8/10/2022 - Meeting Minutes MINUTES FOR THE
BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD
Wednesday, August loth, 2022
8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
I, Jeff Carleton, Vice-Chair of the Business Advisory Board(BAB), hereby determine that
conducting the Business Advisory Board meeting at an anchor location presents a substantial risk
to the health and safety of those who may be present.
1. Roll Call
The following members of the Business Advisory Board were present:
Jeff Carleton, Vice-Chair Scott Lyttle
Pook Carson Andy Robertson
Abudujannah Soud Jocelyn Kearl
The following members of the Business Advisory Board were absent:
Darin Piccoli, Chair Sue Rice
Alfonso Brito Karen Gunn
Also Present:
Veronica Cavanagh, Department of Economic Development; Lorena Riffo Jenson,
Department of Economic Development; Roberta Reichgelt, Department of Economic
Development; Will Wright, Department of Economic Development; Cathie Rigby,
Department of Economic Development; Todd Andersen, Department of Economic
Development; Peter Makowski, Department of Economic Development; Lindsey Day,
Department of Economic Development; Lindsey Day, Department of Economic
Development; Brittney Hemingway, Department of Economic Development; Katie
Matheson, Department of Economic Development; Vinay Cardwell, Young Professionals of
Salt Lake City, Allison Rowland, Salt Lake City Council Office; Michaela Oktay, Planning
Department; Stephanie Duer, Public Utilities,Nicki Powell, Maddaus Water Management;
Hannah Braun, Maddaus Water Management; Michelle Maddaus, Maddaus Water
Management.
2. Briefings by the Staff
Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF)
Ms. Reichgelt stated that staff provided a transmittal to the City Council regarding potential
changes to the Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) in October2021. She explained that
the discussion has not been placed on a Council agenda yet, due to the City considering options
for a city-wide loan program where all the loan programs within the City fall under an umbrella
program.
Ms. Reichgelt said the Department of Economic Development has contracted with the
International Rescue Committee to provide outreach and support applicants of the EDLF.
Ms. Reichgelt stated that staff is in the process of updating the logo and branding for the EDLF
program.
Ms. Reichgelt explained that in FY22 six EDLF loan were approved by the City Council totaling
$960,000.
Ms. Rowland said the Council loves the EDLF program, and loves supporting small businesses.
Sugar House Special Assessment
Ms. Reichgelt said that the Department Economic Development received a letter from the
Sugarhouse Chamber Community Alliance in Fall 2021 regarding its interest in creating an
economic promotion special assessment area within Sugarhouse. Ms. Reichgelt said that the
process for a special assessment area is a very long and technical process. However, if approved
it will be a great opportunity for the area.
3. Approval of the minutes
Mr. Robertson made a motion to approve the minutes from July 13th, 2022 meeting. Ms. Kearl
seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion passed unanimously.
4. Business
A. Zoning Ordinance around Homeless Resource Centers
Ms. Michaela Oktay, Deputy Director of the Planning Division,provided a presentation on a
zoning ordinance change concerning Homeless Resource Centers (HRCs)and how the City has
been exploring new ways to properly zone the centers that are within Salt Lake City.
Ms. Oktay explained that Mayor Mendenhall has put a moratorium on any future permanent
shelter uses in the City for six-months and recently the City Council approved a text amendment
removing the conditional use from all zones in the City with a sunset date, with the expectation
that a new zoning ordinance would be completed prior to January 31, 2023. She added that the
goal is to use this timeframe to create a plan and process to develop a new, more equitable, and
more fair zoning process for the siting of any future shelters.
Ms. Rowland stated that from the City Council's perspective, the question of siting additional
HRCs, temporary or permanent, is a complicated discussion in terms of how much of the burden
City should bear compared to other cities and municipalities around the metropolitan area. The
Planning division is doing the technical work for this to make sure the City can have some say in
what happens within the City boundaries.
B. CII Water Conservation Pilot Program— Stephanie Duer, Public Utilities
Ms. Stephanie Duer, with Salt Lake City's Public Utilities provided a presentation on the Pilot
Commercial Water Audit and Fixture Replacement Program. Ms. Nicki Powell, Ms. Hannah
Braun, and Ms. Michelle Maddaus from the Maddaus Water Management were present to
answer any questions regarding the audit. The goal of is the program is to have businesses join
and guide them to use less water.
Mr. Lyttle asked if the program was up and running and once a business has completed the
program are they provided some form of documentation as proof of completion. Ms. Duer said
yes, however they are still developing a certification process. She added that until the
certification part is finalized, they are promoting any businesses that participates in the audit
program.
Vice Chair Carleton asked if Salt Lake City are wasteful with water usage compared to other
western cities. Ms. Duer said isn't a fair way to make that type of comparison. The way water
use is measured depends on where a person is. She said that she thinks Salt Lake City is doing a
great job, but they can do more. She said that commercial customers play a role in how much
water Salt Lake City uses, and they will not reach the City's goal without the participation of
businesses. The goal for Salt Lake City is to be down to 192 gallons per capita by 2025. Ms.
Maddaus added that Salt Lake is a leader for Utah regarding conserving water and they have one
of the top tier programs in the country.
C. ARPA Community Grants Program Updates
Ms. Rigby provided a presentation regarding the American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)
Community Grant Program for Small Businesses that will launch on September 1, 2022. The
Department of Economic Development has been directed to use 2 million dollars to provide
direct financial assistance to small businesses, Art business, and nonprofits. This assistance can
include grants for businesses not included in other governmental programs during the pandemic,
especially small, independent, and local businesses, and artist/artisan businesses. The grant funds
are to be spent on the business or nonprofit's operations or employees who have been
economically impacted by the pandemic.
Highlights of the program:
Amount:
• Maximum request: $50,000 for eligible small business
• Maximum request: $50,000 for eligible business in travel, tourism, and hospitality
• Maximum request: $50,000 for eligible artist-artisan businesses
• Maximum request: $100,000 for eligible art and small business-related nonprofit serving
as a sub-recipient
Dates
• Funding will be available for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024.
• Phase 1 will begin accepting applications September 1, 2022
• Phase 2 will begin accepting applications January 2, 2023
• Eligible costs must be incurred after March 3, 2021, to qualify for reimbursement
• All funds must be expended by December 31, 2024
Mr. Robertson asked if a small business received other recovery funds already, are they
disqualified from this grant. Ms. Rigby said no they are not.
5. City Council Announcements
A. No Updates
6. BAB Member Announcements
A. No Announcements
7. Adiournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Jeffrey C Car ton(Nov 8,202213:58 MST)
Jeff Carleton, Vice Chairperson
This document and the recording constitute the official minutes of the Economic Development
Business Advisory Board meeting held August loth, 2022.
BAB Minutes 08102022
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