10/18/2022 - Formal Meeting - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
The following Council Members were present:
Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Victoria Petro,
Alejandro Puy
Present Legislative leadership:
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Director; Lehua Weaver, Associate Deputy Director
Present Administrative leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall; Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff
Present City Staff:
Katie Lewis – City Attorney, Cindy Lou Trishman – City Recorder, Brian Fullmer – Constituent
Liaison, Policy Analyst, Sam Owen – Public Policy Analyst, Sylvia Richards – Public Policy
Analyst, Thais Stewart – Deputy City Recorder, Michelle Barney – Minutes & Records Clerk,
Isaac Canedo – Council Staff, Taylor Hill – City Council Staff
Council Member Valdemoros presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 pm
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A.OPENING CEREMONY:
B.Council/Board Member Ana Valdemoros will conduct the formal meeting. Minutes:
Council Member Valdemoros welcomed everyone to the meeting.
C.Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
D.Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
Minutes:
Council Member Valdemoros presented the rules of decorum.
E.The Council will approve the work session meeting minutes of June 2, 2022 and
August 9, 2022 as well as the formal meeting minutes of August 16, 2022 and the
Truth-in-Taxation meeting minutes of August 16, 2022 and August 29, 2022.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Fowler, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
approve the Work Session meeting minutes of June 2, 2022 and August 9,
2022 as well as Formal meeting minutes of August 6, 2022 and Truth-in-
Taxation meeting minutes of August 16, 2022 and August 29, 2022.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Victoria
Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
F.The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor
Mendenhall declaring November as Native American Heritage Month in Salt Lake
City.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Puy to
adopt Resolution 27 of 2022, a joint ceremonial resolution declaring
November as Native American Heritage Month in Salt Lake City.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Victoria
Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Minutes:
Council Member Valdemoros read the resolution and thanked the Native American Tribes
for collaborating with the City to bring about the resolution.
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G. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Grant Application: Know Your Neighbor – Open Society
Foundation Grant The Council will accept public comment for a grant
application request from the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Inclusion to
the Open Society Foundation. If awarded,
the grant would fund the salary for a new part-time program coordinator position
in the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Inclusion. The City, through its Know Your
Neighbor Program, will assist the County in integrating Afghan Refugees subject
to the Operation Afghan Resettlement Support (OARS) program as set forth in the
County’s Response to the Open Society Foundations’ Request for Letters of
Inquiry.
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 - Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/aStaff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
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Minutes:
Sylvia Richards gave a brief introduction.
No public comments.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to close
the Public Hearing and refer Item B-1 to a future Consent Agenda for action.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Victoria
Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
2.Resolution: General Obligation Bond for Parks, Trails and Open
Space
The Council will hold a public meeting to accept public comment and allow for
the presentation of arguments in favor of or against the ballot proposition
authorizing the issuance of $85 million general obligation bonds to finance the
acquisition, improvement, renovation and upgrading of various parks, trails, open
space and related facilities and recreational amenities.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 and Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 11, 2022 and Tuesday,
October 18, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Minutes:
Cindy Lou Trishman read the Pro Argument for the General Obligation Parks, Trails
and Open Space bond.
Joseph Johnson and Nigel Swaby spoke in favor of the bond specifically:
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•Need to prioritize water conservation
•Saving/protecting the Great Salt Lake
•The increased use of trails and outdoor facilities following the pandemic
•Parks needed/deserved the proposed improvements
•Thankful for the projects on the Westside and hope that the projects would bring
attention to the Jordan River
Sean Tomlinson spoke in opposition to raising taxes; other ways to
accomplish the projects without taxing residents, Salt Lake City was becoming
unaffordable and this would exacerbate the issue.
•Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to close
the Public Hearing/Meeting.
•AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton,
Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
3.Resolution: Salt Lake City International Airport Master Plan
The Council will continue to accept public comment and consider adopting a
resolution that would approve the Salt Lake City Department of Airports’ 2022
Master Plan Update for continued development of the Salt Lake City
International Airport. The 2022 Master Plan evaluates the ability of Airport
facilities to accommodate user needs at existing and forecasted demand levels and
provides recommendations regarding additional facilities that are needed to meet
the forecasted demand.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 9, 2022 and Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 6, 2022 and
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Minutes:
Sam Owen gave a brief introduction.
Joseph Johnson spoke to the need to be energy/resource efficient to help the planet
and ensure the resources were available for the future.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Fowler to
close the Public Hearing and defer action to a future meeting.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton,
Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
4.Ordinance: Alley Vacation at approximately 925 South 1200 West
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that
would vacate a portion of City-owned alley situated adjacent to the property at
925 South 1200 West, and a section of the 9-Line trail. The proposal is to vacate
an east/west alley segment and incorporate the vacant land into the neighboring
property. Petition No.: PLNPCM2021-00806
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Thursday, November 10, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Minutes:
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction.
No public comments.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Fowler to
close the Public Hearing and defer action to a future Council Meeting.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton,
Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1.Ordinance: Shared Housing Zoning Text Amendments (formerly
Single Room Occupancy or SROs)
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various
sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to Single Room
Occupancy (SRO) uses (to be called Shared Housing uses). The proposed
amendments would redefine what was previously Single Room Occupancy (SRO)
housing to Shared Housing, and defines it as a residential building, or part of one,
that contains smaller housing units consisting of one or more sleeping rooms and
may contain either a private kitchen or private bathroom, but not both. In the
updated proposal, units could contain multiple sleeping rooms, rather than
limiting the unit to one sleeping room. Other sections of Title 21A – Zoning may
also be amended as part of this petition. Petition No.: PLNPCM2018-00066
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 14, 2020; Tuesday, October 6, 2020; Tuesday, March 23,
2021; and Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 20, 2020 and
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
adopt Ordinance 66 of 2022, amending various sections of Title 21A
pertaining to shared housing.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Victoria
Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler stated constituent concerns were heard and believed recent
changes would be addressed with the minimization of the maximum size (lowering the
maximum number of people in the units sharing bathrooms/kitchens) of the units adds a
dignified alternative and valuable option for affordable housing.
Council Member Wharton stated this was a great way to create shared housing, concerns
were heard and impacted the ordinance for the better and hopefully the ordinance
represented a compromise for the City.
2.Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendments for Off-street Parking
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various
sections of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to off-street parking regulations.
The proposal would:
•Simplify parking regulations;
•Address technical issues in enforcement; and
•Establish a responsive ordinance to the City’s changing development
patterns.
Other sections of Title 21A – Zoning may also be amended as part of this
petition. Petition No.: PLNPCM2017-00753
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 16, 2021; Tuesday, April 13, 2021; Tuesday,
September 21, 2021; and Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
adopt Ordinance 67 of 2022, amending various sections of Title 21A
pertaining to off-street parking, mobility, and loading zones.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton,
Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
3.Ordinance: Text Amendments to the RMF-30 Low Density Multi-
Family Residential Zoning District
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the RMF-30
(Low Density Multi- Family Residential) Zoning District and corresponding
sections of Salt Lake City’s Zoning Ordinance. The changes aim to remove zoning
barriers to multi-family housing developments in RMF-30 zoned areas of the
City. Proposed changes include:
1.Introducing design standards for all new development;
2.Allowing the construction of new building types including sideways row
houses, cottage developments, and tiny houses;
3.Reducing minimum lot area requirements per unit;
4.Removing lot width minimum requirements;
5.Allowing more than one primary structure on a lot;
6.Granting a density bonus for the retention of an existing structure; and
7.Introducing a lot width maximum to discourage land banking.
Related sections of Title 21A – Zoning may also be amended as part of this
petition. Petition No.: PLNPCM2019-00313
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 1, 2020; Tuesday, March 2, 2021; and September
20, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 1, 2020 and Tuesday, March 2,
2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 6, 2020; Tuesday,
October 20, 2020; and Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Petro to adopt
Ordinance 68 of 2022, amending various sections of Title 21A pertaining to
RMF-30 Low Density Multi-family Residential District, and wait to publish
the ordinance for 180 calendar days.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Victoria Petro,
Alejandro Puy
NAY: Amy Fowler
Final Result: 6 – 1 Pass
Minutes:
Council Member Mano moved to approve the ordinance amending various sections of
Title 21A pertaining to RMF-30 Low Density Multi-Family Residential District.
Council Member Puy suggested the substitute motion including the waiting period of 180
days; stated the reasoning for the substitute motion was that there were other ordinances
in the works and there may be unintended consequences if this ordinance were pushed
forward that may be minimized, the 180 days would allow for time to work through other
changes.
Council Members and Cindy Gust-Jensen discussed the process for voting on the
original/substitute motion and what would happen after the 180 days if the other
ordinances were not adopted/ready.
Council Member Fowler stated the other ordinances were mitigation/displacement
policies, appreciated a compromise but did not feel the concerns of the public had been
addressed.
Council Member Valdemoros stated the ordinances Staff was working on were the
Thriving in Place and the Housing Loss Mitigation Plan which were aids to the subject
ordinance.
4.Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 16 South 800
West
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of
property at approximately 16 South 800 West from Transit Station Area District -
Urban Neighborhood Station - Transition (TSA-UN-T) to Transit Station Area
District - Urban Neighborhood Station - Core (TSA-UN-C). The ordinance would
also amend the North Temple Boulevard Plan. The proposed amendments are
intended to allow the property owner to build a mixed-use building with a
possibility of a maximum height of 75 feet. No development plans have been
submitted by the applicant at this time. Consideration may be given to rezoning
the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petition No.:
PLNPCM2021-01242 and PLNPCM2021-01202
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
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discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
adopt Ordinance 69 of 2022, amending the zoning of a property at
approximately 16 South 800 West from Transit Station Area District –
Urban Neighborhood Station Transition (TSA-UN-T) to Transit Station Area
District – Urban Neighborhood Station -Core (TSA-UN-C).
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton,
Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
5.Ordinance: Ballpark Station Area Plan
The Council will consider an ordinance that would adopt the Ballpark Station
Area Plan. The Ballpark Station Area Plan is intended to set a framework to help
guide growth-related issues and to capitalize on the Ballpark as the
neighborhood’s central public asset. The Ballpark Station Area Plan will
encompass the area that runs roughly between 900 South to 1700 South, and
State Street to I-15. The small area plan’s boundaries are within both the Central
Community Master Plan and the Downtown Master Plan.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Mano to adopt
Ordinance 70 of 2022, for the Ballpark Station Area Plan as part of Salt Lake
City’s General Plan.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton,
Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Minutes:
Council Member Mano expressed excitement over the plan being approved as it would
make a big difference in this neighborhood.
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Indiana Avenue, Public Benefits Analysis and a Resolution to
Authorize the Lease Rate and Terms
The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would authorize the Lease
Rate and Term for The Other Side Village Pilot Project at 1850 West Indiana
Avenue. This would allow the City to enter into a 40-year below-market ground
lease agreement with The Other Side Academy, a Utah nonprofit corporation, in
order to facilitate the construction of a tiny home village with approximately 54
units of affordable housing.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 6, 2022; Tuesday, September 20, 2022; and
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Monday, August 29, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 20, 2022 and
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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6.Resolutions: The Other Side Village Pilot Project at 1850 West
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
approve Resolution 32 of 2022 the public benefit analysis and ground lease
terms, subject to the following conditions:
1. The City and The Other Side Village enter into the Ground Lease on the
terms and conditions set forth on the proposed term sheet.
2. The City and The Other Side Village enter into Development Agreement on
the terms and conditions set forth on the proposed term sheet.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton,
Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Minutes:
Council Member Puy stated the village was proposed for District 2, acknowledged the
work done to address community concerns which were now part of an agreement with
the providers; placing a rubric for how Salt Lake City would address difficult projects in
the future, the Westside experienced trauma from the continuation of adding these types
of communities which needed to be kept in mind for future projects; spoke to the
difficulty of the conversations and the feelings of those on the Westside.
Council Member Petro-Eschler read a statement regarding the feelings of those on the
Westside; the crime rates and how the rezone could affect the surrounding
neighborhood, issues with developmental trauma experienced and the results of that
trauma, efforts to help the residents be heard, and need for assurance to be given to the
residents of the Westside that future development would not be taken lightly. (Full
statement attached to the Meeting Materials)
Council Member Wharton thanked the Other Side Village, Staff, and everyone involved in
moving this forward, stated law making was not an even game, all facets of this project
helped make a better outcome, thanked Council Member Puy and Petro-Eschler for
working on this and including Council Member Wharton as one of the Westside
representatives having ensured this project was the best it could be from the beginning.
Council Member Valdemoros stated she struggled with the project because of the need
for economic growth on the Westside, but everyone involved made the project a better
product, the final development agreement was due to Council Members Puy, Petro-
Eschler and the Mayor’s hard work.
7.Ordinance: Rezoning to Facilitate Development of The Other Side
Village at 1850 West Indiana Avenue
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning
map to portions of City-owned properties at 1850 West Indiana Avenue and 1965
West 500 South to rezone the parcels from PL (Public Lands) to FB-UN2 (Form
Based Urban Neighborhood). The proposed uses on the approximately 37.1-acre
site would include permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals as well
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as services and resources to include on-site healthcare, medical services, and
community gathering spaces. This request only relates to the zoning designation
of the property. No specific site development proposal has been submitted or is
under consideration at this time and the Westside Master Plan is not being
changed. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. Petition No.:PLNPCM2021-00787
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 13, 2022; Tuesday, September 20, 2022; and
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Monday, August 29, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 20, 2022 and
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Fowler to
adopt Ordinance 71 of 2022, amending the zoning map to portions of City-
owned properties at 1850 West Indiana Avenue and 1965 West 500 South to
rezone the parcels from PL (Public Lands) to FB-UN2 (Form Based Urban
Neighborhood).
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Victoria Petro,
Alejandro Puy
NAY: Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 1 Pass
Minutes:
Council Member Mano expressed concern over rezoning the entire site, wanted the pilot
program to move forward and be successful but would have liked additional Council and
public input prior to the entire site being rezoned.
D.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
Minutes:
No questions.
2. Comments to the City Council. (Comments are taken on any item not
scheduled for a public hearing, as well as on any other City business.
Comments are limited to two minutes.)
Minutes:
Council Member Valdemoros reiterated the rules of decorum.
Katie Pappas, Brian Moench, Tena Rohr, Maureen Grossman, Monica
Hilding, Nancy Alice McHugh, Carolyn Erickson and Courtney Henley spoke in
opposition of the Interlocal Agreement with the Inland Port, specifically:
•Agreement to be put on hold to allow for public input
•25 years was too long for the agreement as things changed and corrections
might be needed
•Doing it right should take priority over doing it fast
•At the Port Authority meeting, most spoke in opposition to the agreement noting
the need for further review
•The Great Salt Lake needed to be saved and could not give water to the Inland Port
•Property taxes should go to the City, not the Inland Port
•Most impactful thing would be to shut the Inland Port down before more harm was
done to the environment
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•Agreement was not advantageous to Salt Lake City, urged more time to review and
make the necessary changes
•Environmental health study was needed before the Inland Port moved forward
•Air-quality improvement was a must
•More information requested on who was performing the Human Health
Assessment
Cindy Cromer spoke to the loss of housing in the City, gave statistics of renters and
how it had been increasingly difficult for renters to buy homes or find cheaper rentals,
thanked the Council for applying the 180 day waiting period to the RMF-30 proposal,
and thanked Council Member Fowler for her work on the RMF-30 zoning.
Judi Short asked the Council to ensure Staff worked to create ordinances/policies
for housing and keep it affordable, suggested monthly progress reports to ensure the
ordinances were working.
Lynn Schwarz spoke to shared housing; RMF-30 housing ordinances and proposed
affordable housing initiative were likely to have a displacement impact on affordable
housing as it currently stood, mitigation efforts were not working, the need to ensure
people were not being displaced to create developments, and ensuring effective
mitigation was in place before these ordinance took hold.
Bob Danielson commended the Council for approving the Other Side Village, asked for
the current Shelter Providers to be held accountable for conditional use permits and
called out issues within District five.
Council Member Mano read a statement in response to Bob Danielson’s comment and to
the issues being rectified. (Full statement attached to the Meeting Materials).
Nigel Swaby spoke to the property on the west side that was being rezoned from
manufacturing to Transit Station Area, said a Master Plan should be put in place before
the rezone was complete, business were moving out of the area, and a master plan would
help give people confidence in what could happen in the area.
Maureen Botoman stated the rezone on F Street contributed positively to the area as it
fit with the character of the neighborhood, the Avenues Master Plan was outdated and
did not apply to the current nature of the area, requested the Council’s support of the
rezone.
Levy Woodruff spoke in support of a letter from the Seven Faiths regarding adequate
housing for homeless individuals before the winter months and ensuring new housing
was affordable.
Dave Iltis spoke in favor of higher density in the upper Avenues with the addition of a
park and wildlife habitat, agreed with the comments about the Inland Port, detailed a
complaint about violation of complete streets projects (100 South) and the response
received.
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Steve Kubaba spoke to housing affordability, parks bond and how funding was
regulated, and the need to think about the residents that did not have the income to
support the tax increases.
Roger Miller spoke to the tiny home village on the Westside, the need to address the
mental health of the homeless, The Pointe by the Airport being the better option for the
homeless; and air-quality was deteriorating because of the tailings from Rio Tinto that
needed to be addressed.
Rosalba Dominguez spoke in favor of Lorena Riffo-Jenson’s appointment to Director
of Economic Development.
E.NEW BUSINESS:
1.Advice and Consent: Director of Economic Development – Lorena
Riffo-Jenson
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Lorena Riffo-Jenson as
the Director of Economic Development.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider
motions.
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Fowler, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
appoint Lorena Riffo-Jenson as Department Director of Economic
Development.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Victoria
Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1.Resolution: Utah Performing Arts Center Interlocal Agreement
The Council will consider adopting a resolution approving changes to two
interlocal agreements between Salt Lake City, the Redevelopment Agency (RDA),
and the Utah Performing Arts Center Agency (UPACA), for operation of the
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater. The changes are related to insurance
and intended to save taxpayer’s money.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Mano to
adopt Resolution 33 of 2022, amending the operating agreement and
Resolution 34 of 2022 interlocal cooperation agreement for the Utah
Performing Arts Center.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Victoria
Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
2.Resolution: Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Interlocal
Agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation, the Redevelopment
Agency of Salt Lake City, and the Utah Inland Port Authority
The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the
Interlocal Agreement in her capacity as the Mayor of Salt Lake City Corporation
and as the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City with
the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA). The contract fulfills changes made by the
Legislature in March 2022, which requires the City and UIPA to enter into a
contract by December 31, 2022, that includes the following:
•A process for how the Port Authority is to spend the Environmental
Mitigation Money and the Community Mitigation Money
•The Port Authority will consult with the City in determining how to spend
the Environmental Mitigation Money and the Community Mitigation Money
•The Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency spends 10% of exempt area
property tax it receives for affordable housing
•Salt Lake City provides at least one full-time employee as a single point of
contact to facilitate the efficient processing of land use applications relating
to the authority’s jurisdictional land
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Mano to adopt
Resolution 35 of 2022, authorizing an interlocal agreement between Salt
Lake City and the Utah Inland Port Authority.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton,
Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Minutes:
Council Member Petro-Eschler thanked City Attorney Katie Lewis, Mayor Mendenhall
and Mayor’s Chief of Staff Rachel Otto for the work they had done on the interlocal
agreement and how it would benefit the City and reviewed the interactions to ensure the
area was developed correctly and included water conservation.
Council Member Puy recognized Council Member Petro-Eschler for the endless hours of
work with the Port Authority and stated the Port would not stop if the contract was not
signed but provided the City an avenue of protection.
Council Member Fowler commented on the work at the start of the Inland Port formation
and its evolution, commended the work of the Mayor to ensure the City was represented
correctly and as best as it could be for the residents of Salt Lake City.
Council Member Wharton reminded everyone that a lawsuit was filed and the City lost in
the Utah Supreme Court, noted there was a backup plan and read the section of the
agreement pertaining to the required environmental/health studies.
3.Resolution: Fiscal Year 2023 Sustainability Holding Account Funds -
Electrified Transportation
The Council will consider adopting a resolution declaring satisfaction of Budget
Contingency for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget relating to the Department of
Sustainability. The Sustainability Department is providing additional information
to satisfy budget conditions for the Electrified Transportation holding account.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Puy to
adopt Resolution 36 of 2022, and release the holding account funds, with the
following legislative intent:
a. That the department include an evaluation of implementing a fee for
public electrical vehicle charging in its upcoming study on the topic,
and
b. The study of potential fees includes both:
i. Fees to recoup the cost of electricity, and
ii. Fees to recoup other costs related to the public charging stations
such as maintenance, installation and planning
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton,
Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
4.Resolution: Airport Fund Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Contingency
The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would approve the release of
Budget Contingency for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Relating to the
Department of Airports.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
adopt Resolution 37 of 2022, and release holding account funds related to
airport parking lot capital expenditures.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton,
Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Minutes:
Council Member Dugan noted his appreciation for the great work on the Airport and the
funds they had recouped, expressed concern over parking and the car-centric nature (if
parking was available people would use it and not use public transportation), said the
plan was not to pave the land but to conduct a study to determine how people are moved
to the Airport and find a better way for transportation.
Council Member Puy reiterated the commitment to find other ways of transportation to
the Airport and the Airport Director be on board/committed to finding alternatives for
transportation.
Council Member Fowler stated the decision was difficult and appreciated the work by
Council Member Dugan.
G.CONSENT:
1.Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 675 N F Street –
Capitol Park Cottages – Petitioner: Ivory Development
The Council will set the date of Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. to accept
public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the
zoning of property at 675 North F Street from FR-3/12,000 (Foothills Residential
District) to SR-1 (Special Development Pattern Residential District). The
ordinance would also amend the Avenues Community Master Plan Future Land
Use Map from Very Low Density to Low Density so that the master plan will
correspond with their requested low-density zone. The requests are intended to
accommodate two pending Planned Development and Subdivision requests from
Ivory Development for a 19-lot single-family dwelling development titled "Capitol
Park Cottages." Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another
zoning district with similar characteristics. Petition No.: PLNPC2020-
00335/00334
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
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2.Ordinance: Rezone at 856 West 1300 South
The Council will set the date of Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. to accept
public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the
zoning of the property at 856 West 1300 South Street from R-1/5,000 (Single-
Family Residential District) to FB-UN1 (Form Based Urban Neighborhood
District). The parcel is currently occupied by a single-family residential dwelling.
This proposed zoning map amendment change will facilitate potential
redevelopment of this parcel into a single-family attached residential project. The
zoning map amendment does not require an amendment to the Westside Master
Plan. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-00009
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
3.Resolution: Digital Equipment Donation Program - Benefits Analysis
and Recommendation
The Council will set the date of Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. to accept
public comment and consider adopting a resolution that would authorize the
donation of certain City computers to benefit disadvantaged communities and
low-moderate income families through a Digital Donation Program. The program
would donate 146 surplus computers the City no longer intends to use to local
nonprofits for distribution to community members in need. Twenty-five of the
surplus computers will be allocated to Youth and Family Service to support
individuals being served through their programming.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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4.Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No.4) for Fiscal Year 2022-23
The Council will consider approving Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No.4)
for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
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 - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
5.Board Appointment: Accessibility and Disability Commission – Kayci
Lynam
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Kayci Lynam to the
Accessibility and Disability Commission for a term ending October 18, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
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6.Board Appointment: Accessibility and Disability Commission – Rich
Foster
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Rich Foster to the
Accessibility and Disability Commission for a term ending October 18, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
7.Board Appointment: Accessibility and Disability Commission –
Janis Ferré
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Janis Ferré to the
Accessibility and Disability Commission for a term ending December 28, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
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8.Board Reappointment: Airport Board – Theresa Foxley
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Theresa Foxley to the
Airport Board for a term ending October 18, 2026.
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 - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
approve the Consent Agenda.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Victoria
Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
ADJOURNMENT:
H.RDA BUSINESS:
1.Resolution: Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Interlocal
Agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation, the Redevelopment
Agency of Salt Lake City, and the Utah Inland Port Authority
The Board will consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the
Interlocal Agreement in her capacity as the Mayor of Salt Lake City Corporation
and as the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City with
the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA). The contract fulfills changes made by the
Legislature in March 2022, which requires the City and UIPA to enter into a
contract by December 31, 2022, that includes the following:
•A process for how the Port Authority is to spend the Environmental
Mitigation Money and the Community Mitigation Money
•The Port Authority will consult with the City in determining how to spend
the Environmental Mitigation Money and the Community Mitigation Money
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY of
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH MEETING
Please note: Dates not identified in the FYI - Project Timeline are either not applicable or not yet
determined.
•The Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency spends 10% of exempt area
property tax it receives for affordable housing
•Salt Lake City provides at least one full-time employee as a single point of
contact to facilitate the efficient processing of land use applications relating
to the authority’s jurisdictional land
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Director Fowler, seconded by Director Dugan to approve
Resolution 16 of 2022, authorizing an interlocal agreement between the RDA
and the Utah Inland Port Authority.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Victoria
Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
I.RDA ADJOURNMENT:
Motion:
Moved by Director Dugan, seconded by Director Petro to adjourn as the RDA.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Victoria
Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Meeting adjourned at: 9:10 pm
Council Minutes Approved: December 7, 2022
RDA Minutes Approved: December 13, 2022
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RDA Chair
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City Recorder
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Opened Contact Name Popular Topic Subject Description
10/13/2022 10:04 Deborah Candler Proposed Changes to RMF-30 Zoning District Re-zoning 704 E 900 S Greetings,I am writing in opposition to the proposed re-zoning of 704 E 900 S in
Salt Lake City.I am a homeownerjust a few doors down from this property.I am
highly concerned about the negative impacts this re-zoning will have on our
neighborhood.One of my greatest concerns is the potential unexpected
consequences that could occur if this property were re-zoned to officially allow
nightly,hotel-style,rentals.The owners of this property could add more dwellings
or potentially tear down the existing unit,opting for a higher density option.Those
who live in our neighborhood know the challenges we already experience with
public parking.Many of our homes do not have off street parking.We do not have
the infrastructure to accommodate greater growth on our,already crowded,
streets.I have already experienced a loss of parking due to the influx of guests
staying at this property.I have served in public education in our lovely city for over
20 years.Over the past four years,I have witnessed a huge loss in our student
population.We know that one of the greatest issues our community members are
facing is housing.We are not facing a shortage of nightly rentals,but we are facing
a shortage of rental options in our neighborhoods.We are at a time when
supporting our fellow neighbors couldn't be more critical and yet,you are
considering watering down our community with nightly rentals.Prioritizing profits
for out of state investors over those of us who live and work in this neighborhood
is dangerous.We need to stand up for our people,for our communities,for our
neighbors.I plead with you to please stand up for this great neighborhood and my
fellow neighbors by voting no to re-zoning.Much gratitude,Deborah Candler
10/13/2022 16:26 Brad Dobson Parks,Trails Bond Just a comment about the upcoming vote on the bond...I applaud the purpose
etc.,but in a year when the economy is not doing well and my property taxes have
increased over$1,000 this year alone,you might want to reconsider the timing.As
a retired couple with fixed incomes,every yearly increase hurts a bit more.By the
way,your mailer announcing the date of the public hearing came in the mail two
days AFTER the hearing.Thanks for listening.
10/14/2022 7:23 Angeles Martinez Homelessness The other side village vote I support this program as Ive been in communication with leaders who are
committed to helping those experiencing chronic homelessness.As a young adult
with higher education Ive always thought of how as communities we are failing
those experiencing homelessness with not providing adequate resources.Ive also
know that had I more money I would provide housing for the homeless population
at my own expense.The Other Side Village has made huge strides already and they
should be supported in their cause.
10/14/202212:28 James King Homelessness Contract between Salt Lake City and the UIPA This"contract"is flawed in many ways,imperfect,and defective.It is being forced
upon Salt Lake City.The Utah Legislature has no right to impose its terms upon the
city.It is blatantly unfair in giving the state tax revenues that rightly belong to the
city.The period of 25 years is absurd,as well.Language in the contract appears to
be written by an idiot.Various terms are not defined.The city is given no right to
appeal in disputes or in arbitration.The contract binds future city adminstrations
whether they like it or not.There is much more that is flawed in this poorly-written
sophomoric document.The public has been virtually ignored in the creation of the
contract.There has been no time,whatsoever.This is not how democracy works!
Evaluation and revisions of this"contract"require time for careful study as equal
partners.Salt Lake City must fight this overbearing,ridiculous,and evil proposal
with every fiber of its being,even in court if necessary.
Opened Contact Name Popular Topic Subject Description
10/16/2022 23:30 Marvin Hamilton Homelessness Homelessness camps If your strategy is to camps while small,the one on SW corner of Sugarhouse park,
just outsied the fence,is growing.I know ithese are complex issues with no simple
_ solutions..Thanks for vour efforts.
10/17/2022 13:59 Rebecca W Davis Proposed Changes to RMF-30 Zoning District Comments Regarding Zoning Changes to Off Off-Street Parking-Apartment buildings are being built like crazy in Salt Lake City.
Street Parking,RMF-30 and Shared Housing Developers need to be required to provide affordable parking for their tenants
within their buildings.Throughout the city,tenants who are renting apartments in
new apartment buildings that are built close to residential areas,and who are
being charged an extra fee for parking,are parking on neighborhood streets rather
than in the apartment parking lot.Homeowners who live on those streets are no
longer able to park near their home.This negatively impacts elderly and/or
disabled homeowners and renters of homes on these streets when they can't park
near their homes.Apartment building owners should find a way to make parking
affordable for their tenants and include the cost of parking as part of the monthly
rent.RMF-30-My main concern with making changes to RMF-30 zoning is the
potential for the removal of existing single family homes in order for multi-unit
dwellings to be built in place of the single-family homes.The character of the
neighborhoods will be negatively impacted.The majority of the homes on my
street—1500 E to 1600 E Blaine Ave.-are single-family,but we also have duplexes
and a fourplex.There is no way to preserve the single-family homes and
accommodate additional dwellings to be built on the lots without remodeling or
tearing down the existing homes to allow for multi-unit dwellings to be built.I have
my doubts that the multi-unit dwellings will be affordable with today's high real
estate prices.A requirement that they be affordable should be considered.Shared
Housing-An affordability requirement should be incorporated in Shared Housing
zoning.Otherwise,the housing affordability problem is not being addressed by this
type of housing.A bathroom should be included in each unit so that tenants have
privacy when showering and using the bathroom.Tenants shouldn't have to walk
through common areas to use bathroom facilities.Thank you.Rebecca W Davis
Opened Contact Name Popular Topic Subject Description
10/17/2022 14:01 Alessandro Rigolon 1/2 Proposed Changes to RMF-30 Zoning District Support for the pro-housing policies on the Dear SLC City Council,I hope this email finds you well.As a resident of SLC,I am writing to
October 18 agenda express my support for some of the housing policies that SLC is considering during the October
18 meeting.Rather than writing one email for each policy,I thought it would be more
effective to write one comprehensive email where I summarize my support forthese policies.
RMF-30 reform.This is a critical reform to facilitate the construction of more missing-middle
housing,which can create much-needed opportunities for homeownership for middle-income
families.This type of housing-townhomes,triplexes,fourplexes-would be particularly
important for families.And we've seen pretty scary data about our school district losing
enrollment,which speaks about a city that's no longer a good option for families.This needs to
be rectified.Studies in Portland,OR,show that a unit in a fourplex,for example,would be
affordable to purchase for families where the two people are a chef and receptionist.On the
other hand,only a family with a lawyer and a teacher would be able to afford to buy a single-
family home.Update off-street parking regulations.This reform addresses both housing
affordability and climate mitigation.I know the council has passed actions that facilitate
getting around town without driving,like the 20 mph speed limit.Reducing parking minimum
mandates can lower the cost of constructing or transforming housing,and it can also help
reduce our vehicle miles traveled(with positive impacts on reduced emissions and air quality).
Research done at UCLA shows that removing parking minimums can lead to lower vehicle
ownership and lower miles traveled by car.Accessory dwelling units(ADUs)code changes.
This is another key policy change that would,overtime,increase the provision of attainable
housing,including in places that are amenity-rich and have good-performing schools.Research
shows that,when rented long term,ADUs are rented somewhat below market value.Passing
this ordinance will remove one of the two main barriers to building more ADUs-regulations.
The other barrier,cost,would likely remain unless City Council will consider removing the
owner-occupancy requirement for the main unit on the lot.That will make it easier for
developers to purchase single-family homes,build ADUs,and rent the two units.I understand
this is somewhat controversial,and I'm not 100%sold on removing the owner occupancy
requirement.
Opened Contact Name Popular Topic Subject Description
10/17/2022 14:01 Alessandro Rigolon 2/2 CONTINUEDH Proposed Changes to RMF-30 CONTINUEDH Support for the pro-housing But removing zoning-related barriers,at the very least,seems like a good policy to
Zoning District policies on the October 16 agenda help create more attainable housing.On a related note,I also strongly support the
evolving proposal to provide funding for low-income homeowners on the west side
to build ADUs.Shared housing proposal.This is yet another important piece of the
housing puzzle.Shared housing,or single-room occupancy(SRO)buildings,provide
critical housing options for people who are at the edges of homelessness,students,
young adults,and many others.Research in NYC links a rise in homelessness to the
elimination of SROs.Some cities in North America have SRO preservation
ordinances that seek to discourage the conversion of SRO buildings to other
building types.So SROs are another tool in a broader set of toolkits that address
the needs of certain populations.I believe that all the policies above need to be
passed because they can be complementary in the types of households they can
help.They're not enough,though.We need more action to build deeply affordable
housing and to protect low-income tenants from displacement.I am confident that
the revised Housing Loss Mitigation ordinance will help with that,and I am looking
forward to City Council and city staff finding additional funding opportunities to
build deeply affordable housing.I also want to point out that none of the above
policies are"revolutionary"by any means.At some point in SLC's past,missing
middle housing was allowed in the city,parking requirements were not a thing,and
SROs were allowed.Some of these things-like missing middle housing-
contributed to creating some of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the city:
Places like the Avenues,9th and 9th,Liberty Wells,and more.Passing these
ordinances would enable us to remove barriers to create more places like those
neighborhoods.And change wouldn't happen overnight,especially with currently
high-interest rates and construction costs.But at the very least,the city should
signal it's open to creating more of those inclusive neighborhoods that provide
housing for a variety of household types and support small businesses thanks to
their gentle density.I appreciate your attention and your service to our city.Kind
regards,Alessandro Alessandro Rigolon Sugar House(Beacon Heights)resident
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10/17/2022 14:04 Lynn Schwarz Shared Housing Proposal Shared Housing Ordinance Once again,I would like to state my strong objections to several provisions,or lack
thereof,in the updated Shared Housing Ordinance.The new definition states that"
Each individual housing unit consists of one or more sleeping rooms and MAY(my
emphasis added)contain either kitchen or bathroom amenities,but not both.
Whichever amenities are not contained within the individual unit(the kitchen,
bathroom or BOTH)(my emphasis added)shall be provided as a common facility.
This means that BOTH the kitchen and bathroom can be communal facilities and
NOT be in an individual unit.If you think that developers will not take advantage of
this loophole and not provide EITHER a private kitchen or bathroom,you are not
living in Salt Lake City.Where is the dignity in this?Recently,in Oregon,Cascadia(a
behavioral health provider),is pulling out of managing Shared Housing because"
Cascadia has found that having separate bath facilities along with a microwave and
refrigerator for each resident with this population is very important from the
principles of privacy,self-sufficiency,and dignity for all residents."as spokeswoman
Jennifer Moffat said.While 10'x 10'(and 10'x 12')may be enough for a bedroom
in a house,I do not believe that it is enough space for someone to call a home.No
statutory penalties for any breaches of the ordinance's requirements are included.
While this may be standard procedure for Salt Lake City,we have all seen the
consequences of of lack of enforcement in many areas of quality of life issues.In
the case of Shared Housing there is even a greater need for robust oversight.The
examples of areas around HRCs and the sad state of the Magnolia Apartments
speak for themselves.There is a reason many cities which had SROs In the past do
not now allow them as they tend to quickly devolve into very troublesome
properties.A great deal has been made about how Shared Housing will be an
affordable housing option.NOTHING in this ordinance ensures that these will be
anything but market rate housing.The purpose of all housing ordinances should be
to ensure safe and dignified dwellings.This ordinance ensures neither safety,
dignity,or affordability and should be completely reworked.
10/17/2022 14:07 Marco antonio marchelli Nunes Homelessness Transients at Liberty Park To Whom it may Concern:It is incomprehensible why the administration of the city
of Salt Lake allows caming of transients at Liberty Park.Liberty Park is part of a
neighborhood and this green area and amenities should be preserved for all
citizens.There is a large number of transients camping with tents with several
belongings spread all over some areas of the park.Anyone visiting Liberty Park can
see the administration is not working to make it better.The Aviary is run down,and
the facilities around the park need more maintenance.Family with small children,
seniors,and teenagers visit this park.Transients camping around it with tents
make the place unsafe.These transients need proper shelter and not a public
space.Smell of marijuana was evident when I visited this park for the first time.I
just moved from Pasadena,California to Utah and for my disappointment Salt Lake
City is letting it go like Los Angeles.What a shame...One advice:just visit Los
Angeles and you will see what will happen with this city if you do not take care of
the problem.Marco Antonio Marchelli Nunes,MS
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10/17/2022 16:05 Anonymous Constituent Homelessness The Other Side Village A man who appeared to be without a place to go just spent 15 minutes hanging out
on my porch.It sounded like he may have been having a medical emergency.I was
of course scared to go out there and help him,because I was home alone.I had to
call the non emergency line to get him the medical help that I thought he might
need(which he did).This single call took one fire dept van with two people,one
ambulance with at least two people,and two cop cars to handle.He went off in a
stretcher.I can't help but wonder about how much that call cost the tax payers of
the city.Why not do something to give these people a decent place to live?With a
decent place to live,these people can work on healing themselves.They will be
healthier and they will contribute to our city.Why is our response to homelessness
perpetually reactive rather than proactive?If we can take the steps to provide
housing to the unhoused,even if it's just a small number of the unhoused,then we
will certainly see a decrease in these emergency calls that take a phenomenal
amount of city resources.That is why I'm asking you to vote in favor of The Other
Side Village.Even with basic compassion and morality aside,this is the right choice
because it just makes economic sense.
10/18/2022 10:25 Anonymous Constituent Homelessness The Other Side Village Who pays for homelessness?I think a lot of people like to think that homeless
people are paying for homelessness-they are reaping what they've sown-they
couldn't hold a job and now they must suffer.I think about it differently.We all pay
for homelessness.We have chosen not to take care of each other-and now we are
are reaping what we have sown.We pay for our shortcomings in unpaid emergency
room bills,trash on the sidewalk and the sides of the roads,increased crime rates,
visible drug use right outside our doors,and seeing suffering people on a day to day
basis.Why are we choosing to continue paying that high price?A lot of people
think that homeless people don't deserve housing,because it's their fault that they
can't afford it.But why are we letting the quickly expanding gap between minimum
wage and the cost of a humble one bedroom apartment in this city dictate who
does and does not deserve housing?If we simply took a step back and
remembered that the economy is meant to serve us and we are not meant to serve
the economy,we would realize that allowing all humans to access genuinely
affordable housing will increase EVERYONE'S quality of life.I'm sick of paying the
high cost of homelessness.I'm ready to make some investments,conduct some
experiments,try some new solutions out,and do what it takes to house as many of
my neighbors as possible.I want all my neighbors to have their most fundamental
need met so they can join the rest of us in contributing positively to our
community.The Other Side Village is exactly this.It's the first step our city can take
to stop paying this high cost of homelessness.
10/18/2022 10:38 Joseph Johnson Water Conservation Proposed Parks Bond The amount of water misuse in this city is horendous and must seriously be
improved if we are to ensure an adequet supply of our most valuable recourse for
future generations.Much consideration to water effeciency must be included in
the proposed Parks,Trails&Open Space Bond if it is to pass this November.Thank
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10/18/2022 16:14 Turner c Bitton 1/2 Shared Housing Proposal FW:(EXTERNAL)Support for Housing Policy Dear Councilmembers,I am writing to express my support for some of the housing
Changes policies that the Council is considering for Salt Lake City this fall.Rather than
writing one email for each policy,I'm writing one comprehensive email to
summarize SLC Neighbors for More Neighbors support for all of these policies.
We're a network of neighbors who want to live in an inclusive Salt Lake City that
welcomes more neighbors.The following policies are an opportunity to
significantly improve Salt Lake City's policy to address the housing affordability
crisis.The Other Side Village:This pilot project will provide more than just shelter
to future residents.It will also be an important gathering space for all members of
the community.New amenities like a bodega,sport courts,community
performance space,a nondenominational chapel,and green space will revitalize a
currently underutilized area.The proposed social enterprises will provide needed
commercial investment in the Westside and serve the community at-large.RMF-30
Zoning Reform:This proposed reform is critical for facilitating the construction of
more missing-middle housing,such as townhomes,triplexes,and fourplexes,all of
which can create much-needed opportunities for homeownership among middle-
income families.Update to Off-Street Parking Regulations:Reducing the prevalence
of parking minimum mandates can reduce the cost of constructing or renovating
housing,and can also help reduce the city's collective number of miles traveled by
vehicle,which will in turn reduce emissions and help improve air quality.Research
done at UCLA shows that removing parking minimums can lead to lower vehicle
ownership and lower miles traveled by car among city-dwellers.Accessory Dwelling
Units(ADUs)Code Changes:This is another important change that would,over
time,increase the supply of accessible housing for everyone in Salt Lake City,
including in highly desirable neighborhoods occupied with wide,underused plots.
Research shows that,when rented long term,ADUs are rented somewhat below
market value.Passing this ordinance will remove one of the main hurdles to
building more ADUs:regulations.Shared Housing Proposal:Passing this policy will
prove another key piece to the housing puzzle.
10/18/2022 16:14 Turner c Bitton 2/2 CONTINUEDH Shared Housing Proposal CONTINUEDH FW:(EXTERNAL)Support for Shared housing can provide critical housing options for students,young adults,
Housing Policy Changes those who are at the edges of homelessness,and many others.Please make
changes to the proposal to require separate bathroom facilities in each unit prior
to passage.Without the inclusion of in-unit restrooms,the proposal threatens to
weaken housing standards.The inclusion of bathrooms will only strengthen this
promising proposal for workforce housing.I believe that all the policies above need
to be passed,because they can help all types of households.I hope you'll vote in
support of these important policies.Thank you for all that you're doing to make our
city more inclusive and welcoming to more neighbors.Thank you,Turner C.Bitton
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10/18/2022 16:21 Monica Hilding 1/2 Utah Inland Port (EXTERNAL)Interlocal agreement with UIPA My name is Monica Hilding,and I am representing the Utah Environmental Caucus.
This interlocal agreement document which was discussed and approved by the
Utah Inland Port Authority(UIPA)board this morning does not need to be signed
until the end of December,and it should not be signed by Salt Lake City officials in
its current iteration.Opportunities for expert analysis and public review Have been
insufficient to vet such an important,and long lasting agreement.I attended UIPA's I
meeting this morning and raised my hand to speak when the public comment
period was opened.My raised hand was ignored by the UIPA board.I don't know
how many other members of the public were denied the opportunity to speak
despite getting up to attend a 7:30 am meeting and following all recommended
procedures.I assume that the Salt Lake City Council will genuinely listen to public
comments tonight and incorporate some of those ideas into this document.As was
mentioned in this morning's UIPA meeting,the execution language in the contract
is very weak.Unless Salt Lake City dedicates a specific employee to monitor
mitigation and community improvement,having agreed to expedite the
developers'projects,UIPA can easily make any proposed improvement a
bureaucratic nightmare.While they may subsequently agree to a resolution,UIPA
could extract further concessions from Salt Lake City and the public.Given the two
damning Legislative audits on UIPA's contracting process,it is the height of naivete
to trust that UIPA will suddenly find the independent and professional skills to
execute the proposed contract..The Utah Environmental Caucus suggests at a
minimum:-Salt Lake City should lead the consultant selection and management
process directly using existing Salt Lake City sourcing procedures and provide the
UIPA Board with the opportunity to observe and comment but not to be involved in
the execution of the contracts given their poor track record effecting legitimate
contracts.-Salt Lake City should designate the regular time intervals for ongoing
updates of the Health Impact Assessment(HIA),Traffic study,Community Impact
Assessment(CIA)and"master plan".We suggest this interval should be no less
than at least once every three years especially if the contract length is not cut to 10
years.
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10/18/2022 16:21 Monica Hilding 2/2 CONTINUEDH Utah Inland Port CONTINUEDH(EXTERNAL)Interlocal agreement It will be impossible to provide the much-touted"certainty"for the next 25 years if
with UIPA Salt Lake City does not manage the consulting contract process and if data-driven
analysis is not done regularly and used to update the"master plan"at regular
intervals.At this morning's meeting,Rep.Schulz suggested that if this agreement is
not approved,UIPA will be making all the decisions in the jurisdictional area.
However,it appears that this contract allows them to do just that with a
requirement to"consult"with the city before spending the city's mitigation funds
as detailed in the wording of the contract below:c.Process to Review and Identify
Expenditures for the Environmental Differential and Community Differential.During
each fiscal year,within 30 days after receiving the amount of City Differential from
the County,the UIPA executive team will develop a list of priority projects to spend
the Environmental Differential and Community Differential(collectively,the
"Mitigation Money'),in conformance with the priorities of the CIA,Traffic Study
and the HIA.The UIPA executive team will submit any proposed use of Mitigation
Money to the City's advisory group of experts,which will be comprised of members
of City departments,including but not limited to,the Redevelopment Agency,
Planning,Public Utilities,and Sustainability,Mayor's Office and Council Office,and
stakeholders invested in the City's Northwest Quadrant including the Audubon
Society and community leaders from adjacent neighborhoods.Please consider
postponing your agreement to this proposed contract with UIPA,Sincerely,Monica
Hilding Utah Environmental Caucus Chair