10/03/2023 - Formal Meeting - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
The following Council Members were present:
Ana Valdemoros, Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young,
Victoria Petro
Present Legislative Leadership:
Cindy Gust-Jenson – Executive Director, Jennifer Bruno – Deputy Director, Lehua Weaver –
Associate Deputy Director
Present Administrative Leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Lindsey Nikola – Deputy Chief of Staff
Present City Staff:
Katherine Lewis – City Attorney, Cindy Lou Trishman – City Recorder, Brian Fullmer – Public
Policy Analyst, Sylvia Richards – Public Policy Analyst, Stephanie Elliott – Minutes & Records
Clerk, Thais Stewart – Deputy City Recorder, Isaac Canedo – Public Engagement
Communication Specialist, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst, Scott Corpany –
Staff Assistant, Allison Rowland – Public Policy Analyst, Ben Luedtke – Senior Public Policy
Analyst
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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A.OPENING CEREMONY:
1.Council Member Sarah Young will conduct the formal meeting.
2.Pledge of Allegiance.
3.Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
4.The Council will approve the work session meeting minutes of June 12, 2023 and
July 13, 2023, as well as the formal meeting minutes of July 11, 2023; July 13,
2023; July 18, 2023 and August 8, 2023.
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Puy, seconded by Councilmember Valdemoros to
approve work session minutes of June 12, 2023 and July 13, 2023 as well as
the formal meeting minutes of July 11, 2023; July 13, 2023; July 18, 2023 and
August 8, 2023.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
5.The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor
Mendenhall declaring the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day
in Salt Lake City.
Council Member Young welcomed guests from the Indigenous Community and the
Council took a photo with the group.
Council Member Puy read the Resolution 26 of 2023 regarding Indigenous Peoples Day
in Salt Lake City.
Council Member Valdemoros took a point of privilege to thank the Indigenous
community for the poncho gift.
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Petro, seconded by Councilmember Wharton to
adopt Joint Ceremonial Resolution 26 of 2023 with Mayor Mendenhall
declaring the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day in Salt
Lake City.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
6.The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor
Mendenhall declaring November as Native American Heritage Month in Salt Lake
City.
Council member Young read the Resolution 27 of 2023 declaring November as Native
American Heritage Month in Salt Lake City.
Council Member Puy took a point of privilege to thank the Indigenous Community for the
gift of the Poncho and thanked them for their presence in Salt Lake City.
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Puy, seconded by Councilmember Wharton to
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adopt Joint Ceremonial Resolution 27 of 2023 with Mayor
Mendenhall declaring November as Native American Heritage Month in Salt
Lake City.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Items B1 – B3 will be heard as one public hearing.
1. Grant Application: Marathon Community Investment Grant - Fire-Swift
Water Rescue
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Fire
Department to the Marathon Community Investment Program. If awarded, the grant
would fund two Ice Suits and two Water Rescue Dry Suits.
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 3, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
See item B3 for minutes.
2. Grant Application: 2024 Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Allocation
Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Fire
Department to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. If awarded, the
grant would fund medical supplies for the Fire Department.
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 3, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
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agenda.
See item B3 for minutes.
3. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year 2023-24
The Council will accept public comment and consider an ordinance amending the final
budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year
2023-24. The proposed amendment includes $24.8 million from the first issuance of the
Parks, Trails & Open Space bond for several projects, creation of a new Planning &
Design Division in the Public Lands Department, $2 million from the U.S. Treasury’s
Emergency Rental Assistance Program, and a new position to facilitate creation of
Special Assessment Areas or SAAs for business districts among other items. The
proposed amendment also includes an ordinance to amend the Annual Compensation
Plan for Non-Represented Employees.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY24.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 19, 2023 and Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Sylvia Richards and Ben Luedtke gave a brief introduction to items B1, B2, and B3.
Janet Hemming expressed the need for the money to be used for Miller Park and the
trail restoration.
Tom Lund expressed the need to use the Capitol Improvement Plan (CIP) money to
restore the upper trail in the Miller Park area and urged the Council to review the
engineering report.
Steve Long stated the need to have the money used for its original intent and re-install
the lower trail in Miller Park.
Lisa Long expressed disregard for the safety in Miller Park and the trail needs to be
moved back to its original location next to the stream.
Kristina Robb stated the need to support the Emergency Medical Support (EMS)
members in ice and swift water rescue for the Salt Lake City Area and thanked the
Council for working through the Special Assessment Districts along the 900 South
corridor.
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Petro to
close the public hearing and refer the budget amendment and two grants to a
future date for action.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano,
Sarah Young, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
4. Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at Approximately 1435
South State Street
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend the zoning of property located at 1433 and 1435 South State Street and 1420
South Edison Street from CC (Corridor Commercial) to FB-UN2 (Form Based Urban
Neighborhood 2), amending the zoning of property located at 121 East Cleveland Avenue
from R-1/5000 (Single Family Residential) to FB-UN2 (Form Based Urban
Neighborhood 2). This proposal would also amend the Central Community Future Land
Use Map and amend Subsection 21A.27.050.C.3 of the Salt Lake City code to include
additional land area eligible for additional building height. The applicant's intent of these
amendment requests is to accommodate a redevelopment proposal to be submitted at a
later date. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district
with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 5. Petitioner: Matthew
Ratelle of Colmena Group, representing the property owners. Petition No.
PLNPCM2022-01183 & PLNPCM2022-01184
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/1435SouthStateRezone.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction to the Rezone and Master Plan Amendment.
Joe Gallegos stated concerns about the development construction not being separated
from his property, creating parking issues, and suggested parking permits.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Valdemoros to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano,
Sarah Young, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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5. Ordinance: The Anti-Gentrification and -Displacement Plan, Thriving in
Place
The Council will accept public comment and consider an ordinance that would adopt the
Thriving in Place plan as part of the City’s general plan. Thriving in Place is the City's
proposed anti-displacement and mitigation plan, developed with public engagement and
feedback from experts and community organizations.
For more information visit http://tinyurl.com/thrivinginplace.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 12, 2023 and Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Allison Rowland introduced the “Thriving in Place” Plan regarding the Anti-
Gentrification and Displacement Plan.
Cindy Cromer thanked the Council for doing a great job with the Thriving in Place plan
and the help it will have in the community.
Todd McMullin stated the dire need to engage the community with the homeless to
create a better situation for all.
Kristina Robb thanked the Council and City for putting together a plan that will help
the community.
Jason Wessel commended the team and Council for their work on the Thriving in Place
Plan.
Monica Hilding stated their concern for the plan not having enough support to enforce
the laws and regulations.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member
Valdemoros to close the public hearing and defer action to a later date.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano,
Sarah Young, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
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NONE.
D.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
Council Member Valdemoros asked Mayor Mendenhall to talk about the
development agreement that was signed regarding the “Other Side Village".
The Mayor thanked the Council for their work and stated that the Other Side Village was
moving forward.
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.)
Bernie Hart thanked the Council for the work being done in the City and expressed
more need for community involvement.
Kristina Robb spoke in support of the zoning changes to bring in higher-density zoning
in certain residential areas that already allow for it.
E.NEW BUSINESS:
NONE.
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance: Residential Parking Permit Program Amendment
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend Section 12.64.040 of
the Salt Lake City Code to allow the transportation director to waive the minimum
requirement of eight standard block faces for establishing a parking permit area. The
waiver is proposed to be limited to areas where parking impacts are created by a hospital
or medical building, a university or college building, or a TRAX station. The proposed text
changes could allow for the creation of a residential parking permit program in the
Central Ninth neighborhood. The standard process for creating a residential parking
permit area would still need to be followed including petitions, a parking study, ballot,
public hearing, and multiple public notices.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
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TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
adopt Ordinance 51 of 2023 Residential Parking Permit Program
Amendment, amending Section 12.64.040 of Salt Lake City Code related to
criteria for the Parking Permit Program.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Council Member Mano thanked Central 9 Community Council for all the hard work
to get to this point in the ordinance.
2. Ordinance: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Nonprofit Passthrough
Assistance Grant Awards
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would approve the disbursement of
local nonprofit passthrough assistance grant awards from the City’s American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) fiscal recovery funds. The grant funds would be passed through the
nonprofits to the local small businesses and artists that are the ultimate beneficiaries.
Applicants must meet eligibility and compliance standards per federal ARPA guidance.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Council Member Petro disclosed that they were on the organizing committee for the
Suazo Business Centers’ 20th Gala and stated they are no longer with the entity and will
not be benefiting from any of these grants.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
adopt Ordinance 52 of 2023 approving the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) Local Nonprofit Passthrough Assistance Grant Awards as shown in
the Exhibit B Funding Log.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano,
Sarah Young, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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G.CONSENT:
1. Ordinance: Affordable Housing Incentives
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of
the Salt Lake City Code establishing a chapter for zoning incentives and adding
affordable housing incentives. The proposed amendments would incentivize and reduce
barriers for affordable housing. The incentives would include administrative design
review and additional building height in various zoning districts, planned development
requirement modifications, removal of the density requirements in the RMF zoning
districts, and additional dwelling types in various zoning districts. Other sections of Title
21A – Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. The changes would apply
Citywide. The City Council may consider modifications to other related sections of the
code as part of this proposal. Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00658
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/AffordableHousingIncentives.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 19, 2023 and Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2. Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at 1018 East 900 South
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of the
property located at 1018 East 900 South from RMF-35 (Moderate Density Multi-Family
Residential) to RMF-30 (Low-Density Multi-Family Residential). The proposed
amendments are intended to allow the property owner greater flexibility in housing types
if the property were to be redeveloped. Future development plans were not submitted by
the applicant at this time. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to
another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District
5. Petitioners: Tina and Evan Jenkins. Petition No.PLNPCM2022-01120
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
3. Ordinance: Text Amendment Related to Maximum Height in the M-1 Light
Manufacturing District
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend Section 21A.28.020 of
the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to maximum height in the M-1 Light Manufacturing
District. The proposed amendment would allow bulk material storage structures up to
150 feet in height to be built west of 5600 West, between 100 feet and 1000 feet south of
Interstate 80. Petitioner: The Salt Lake Garfield and Western Railway Company. Petition
No. PLNPCM2023-00282
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
4. Board Appointment: Cultural Core Finance Committee – Kathryn Carlisle-
Kesling
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Kathryn Carlisle-Kesling to the
Cultural Core Finance Committee for a term ending October 3, 2027.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
5. Board Appointment: Utah Performing Arts Center Agency – Helen Langan
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The Council will consider approving the appointment of Helen Langan to the Utah
Performing Arts Center Agency Board for a term ending October 3, 2027.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
6. Board Appointment: Transportation Advisory Board – Josh Stewart
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Josh Stewart to the
Transportation Advisory Board for a term ending September 28, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
7. Board Reappointment: Transportation Advisory Board Reappointment: Jim
Espeland
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Jim Espeland to the
Transportation Advisory Board for a term ending September 28, 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 3, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
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8. Term Correction: Board Appointment: Planning Commission – Turner
Bitton
The Council will consider approving a term correction for the reappointment of Turner
Bitton to the Planning Commission for a term ending September 5, 2027.
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 3, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
9. Term Correction: Board Appointment: Planning Commission – Carlos
Santos-Rivera
The Council will consider approving a term correction for the appointment of Carlos
Santos-Rivera to the Planning Commission for a term ending September 5, 2027.
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 3, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Puy to approve
the Consent agenda.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
H.ADJOURNMENT:
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Meeting adjourned at: 7:58 pm
Minutes Approved: November 14, 2023
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City Council Chair Darin Mano
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Darin Mano (Nov 17, 2023 16:06 MST)
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