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09/13/2023 - Meeting Materials REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD September 13, 2023 451 S State Street, Room 128 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 8:30 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Business Advisory Board meetings are held in a hybrid meeting format. Board Members and staff may participate through an online format, and members of the public may join in person at the City&County Building:451 South State Street, Room 128, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Agenda Business Advisory Board Members District 1: Alfonso Brito, Santo Taco District 5: Abudujannah Soud, Kafe Mamai District 2: Siliveinusi Niu, Concord Electric District 6: Karen Gunn, Gunn Consulting Cooperative District 3: Jeff Carleton, Chair, Mountain West Cider Sue Rice, Celtic Bank Andy Robertson, Vice Chair, IONIQ Sciences District 7: Scott Lyttle, Tea Zaanti Jocelyn Kearl,Third Sun Productions District 4: Pook Carlson, Patrick 402 Partners Darin Piccoli,The State Room Ex-Officio: Kristina Olivas, Downtown Alliance Ex-Officio: Edward Bennett, Suazo Business Center Ex-Officio: Anne Olson, The Shop 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of the minutes A. Review and Approval of June 141h, 2023 and July 12th, 2023, BAB Minutes BAB members will review the June 141h and July 121h, 2023 meeting minutes and consider for approval. 3. Briefings by the Staff A. Report from the Department 10 minutes Roberta Reichgelt will provide updates on recent loans approved from the EDLF program and the Construction Mitigation Grant program. Peter Makowski will provide updates on Open Streets 2023 and the Main Street Pedestrian Mall Conceptual Design Study. B. Public Meetings Update 5 minutes 4. Business A. Council Member Valdemoros and Council Member Young Introductions 15 minutes Council Member's Valdemoros and Young will introduce themselves and take questions from the Board. B. New Board Member Introduction and Board Member Terms Update 10 minutes Board Chair Jeff Carleton will introduce new Business Advisory Board Ex-Officio Member Anne Olson to the Board, and Peter Makowski will provide an update on the current Board Member term dates. C. Downtown Police Precinct Update 10 minutes Captain Derek Dimond, Salt Lake City Police Department, will provide an update on the new SLCPD police precinct in downtown Salt Lake City. D. Sugar House Drive-Throughs Text Amendment Update 15 minutes Andrew Hulka, SLC Planning Division, will update the Board on the proposed Sugar House Drive-Throughs Text Amendment. More information can be found here:https://www.slc.gov/planning/20231031011openhouse-000261 E. Board Member Videos 20 minutes The Board will watch the new Board Member introduction videos. The videos can be found here: https://www.sic.govledl20231081281about-our-business-advisory-board-members-part-1/ https://www.sic.govledl20231081281about-our-business-advisory-board-members-part-2/ 5. City Council Announcements 5 minutes A. Northpoint Small Area Plan B. Sugar House Drive Throughs C. Open Streets 2023 Funding 6. BAB Member Announcements A. Community Outreach Hours Vice Chair Andy Robertson will provide discuss hosting community outreach hours. 7. Adlournment People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation no later than 48 hours in advance in order to attend this Business Advisory Board. Accommodations may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids. This is an accessible facility. For questions, requests, or additional information,please contact the Department of Economic Development at 801-535-7200. Currently residing in Salt Lake City. Focused on the nne rising tech and coworking markets in Utah and Abeyond. A strong advocate of arts,culture and raising up under-represented communities. Olsen Skills Summary Project Management Event Coordination Budgeting and Cost Analysis Building Strong Partnerships Community Building Process Improvement Work Experience Shop Workspace I Community Manager Jul 2020 - Present • Project Manage new location from construction to operation • Maintain a balanced and efficient budget • Manage a world class member experience • Build strong relationships with local partners • Actively seek new ways to generate revenue Kiln Coworking I Associate Oct 2018 - Jun 2020 • Maintain and retain client, partner and vendor relationships • Establish and implement improved operating procedures • Manage and generate content for all social media platforms • Plan, manage and execute events of all sizes • Provide a world class member experience SLUG Magazine I Community Development Coordinator May 2016 - Sept 2018 • Plan and execute events with as many as 25k attendees • Coordinate all social media and digital advertising platforms • Maintain magazine partnerships, sales and client relationships • Manage all contributors and their trade payouts • Actively stayed ahead of local trends, hot spots and new development Education Weber State University Aug 2013 - Jun 2016 • Competitive Debate o Nationally Ranked o Team Captain • President of Sociology Club • President of Amnesty International Student Organization o Best College Group of Amnesty West (2014) Volunteer Experience Sundance Film Festival (2017-Present) o Assistant Theatre Manager at The Grand ■ Managed 720+ Volunteer Shifts Craft Lake City (2016-2018) 0 Volunteer Coordinator ■ Managed 500+ Volunteer Shifts Contact me at: Phone: 801-232-8705 Email: olsenvanne(d)gmail.com Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/annevolsen/ 5/25/23, 12:23 PM BCA-00409--Salesforce-Unlimited Edition • Close Window E • Print This Page • Expand All I Collapse All BCA-00409 BC Boards and BCA-00409 Outcome Commissions Application Name Board Applied For Business Advisory Board Case 00079822 Second Choice Arts Council Owner SLCCRM Third Choice Cultural Core Stage New Profession Community Manager, Coworking Previous contact with Yes board or members Previous Contact I've hosted the majority of these people Details in different meetings at The Shop SLC. How Heard Current Board or Commission member Applicant Applicant Anne Olsen Applicant City Council District Applicant Email olsenvanne@gmail.com Contact Anne Olsen Applicant Phone Contact Email olsenvanne@gmail.com Applicant Address 330 East 400 South 641 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Questionaire Reason for interest in Since starting my career, community Civic/Professional Org *Director of Board Operations,Young this board building and small business support has Memberships Professionals of SLC*Executive been on the forefront of everything I do. Committee Member, Utah Independent In my current capacity with the Utah Business Coalition Independent Business Coalition,Young Professionals of Salt Lake City and as the Community Manager of The Shop SLC- I am in a unique position to support small businesses in SLC. From an arts perspective, I've been enjoying the fruits of their labor for years and would love to find a way to support in a board capacity with different initatives around town. Community Service *Sundance Film Festival,Theater Other Information activ. past/present Manager, 2018 to Present*Utah Food Bank, General Support and Turkey Trot, 2020 to Present*The Road Home, Monthly Lunch Making/Donation, 2021 to Present*Green Urban Lunchbox, Garden Support, 2021 to Present *Planned Parenthood, Student Organizer, 2015-2020*Amnesty International, Local Coordinator, 2014- 2019 References https://slcgov.my.salesforce.com/a7S5G0000004bdjUAA/p 1/2 5/25/23, 12:23 PM BCA-00409- Salesforce-Unlimited Edition Reference 1 Name Jennifer Reference 3 Name Kinsee Reference 1 Last Davidson Reference 3 Last Gaither Name Name Reference 1 Phone 914-262-1051 Reference 3 Phone 801-520-9011 Reference 2 Name Katie Reference 2 Last Butterfield Name Reference 2 Phone 801-608-5586 Demographics Ethnic Group White/Caucasian/Anglo Gender Identity Female Disabled No Veteran No Languages English Housing Rent ID as LGBTQ No Education Level Some College Created By SLCCRM Site Guest User, 3/3/2023 Last Modified By SLCCRM Site Guest User, 3/3/2023 11:10 AM 11:10 AM Files Anne Olsen Last Modified 3/3/2023 11:11 AM Created By SLCCRM Copyright©2000-2023 salesforce.com, inc.All rights reserved. https://slcgov.my.salesforce.com/a7S5G0000004bdjUAA/p 2/2 Wi ERIN MENDENHALL =� ^� , i; LORENA RIFFO JENSON MAYOR DIRECTOR 1 DEPARTMENT of ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD (BAB) MEMO DATE: Septmeber 7, 2023 PREPARED BY: Peter Makowski, Project Manager RE: Salt Lake City Police Department Downtown Precinct REQUESTED ACTION: Provide Comments POLICY ITEM: NA BUDGET IMPACTS: None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Salt Lake City Police Department is opening a downtown precinct to service the greater downtown area.The new precint will be located on iio Regent Street and construction will begin in the coming weeks. Completion is expected in 4-6 months. ANALYSIS & ISSUES: • Impact to businesses in the downtown neighborhood • Neighborhood traffic concerns with more police cars downtown • Who will this precinct service? PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL ACTION: None Wi ERIN MENDENHALL =� ^� , i; LORENA RIFFO JENSON MAYOR DIRECTOR 1 DEPARTMENT of ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD (BAB) MEMO DATE: Septmeber 7, 2023 PREPARED BY: Peter Makowski, Project Manager RE: Sugar House Drive-Throughs Text Amendment REQUESTED ACTION: Provide Comments POLICY ITEM: Zoning Text Amendment BUDGET IMPACTS: None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Salt Lake City Planning Commission has initiated a petition to amend the zoning ordinance related to drive-through uses within the Sugar House Business District.The proposed amendment would prohibit new drive-through uses in the Sugar House Business District(CSHBD1& CSHBD2). The zoning ordinance defines a drive-through facility as"a facility which by design,physical facilities,service or packaging procedures, encourages or permits customers to transact business, receive services or goods, or be entertained while remaining in their motor vehicles" (21A.62.040). Drive-through facilities for financial institutions,restaurants,retail goods establishments, and retail service establishments are currently permitted uses in the Sugar House Business District. Permitted uses are approved through a building permit and do not require any public hearing.The proposed text amendment would prohibit new drive-through facilities in the Sugar House Business District by removing the permitted use designations for all drive-through facilities under CSHBD 1 and CSHBD 2 in the Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses for Commercial Districts (21A.33.o3o). ANALYSIS & ISSUES: • Impact to businesses in the Sugar House neighborhood • Neighborhood traffic concerns PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL ACTION: None ATTACHMENTS: Sugar House Drive-Throughs Text Amendments Presentation P W PCM2023 00026 �jT'� SUGAR HOUSE DRIVE - THROUGH TEXT AMENDMENT Planning Commission // April 26, 2023 REQUEST & RECOMMENDATION This petition would prohibit new drive-through '�- p p g uses in the Sugar House Business District (CSHBD1 & CSHBD2). • Drive-through uses are currently permitted # _ _ „ f , ,. • : _ uses in the Sugar House Business District. ,`,i1 '� - • Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward a positive } "�: recommendation to the City Council regarding this proposal. Nr Sugar House Business District 1 Sugar House Business District 2 BACKGROUND PlanningJune 2022 The Commission asked staff to place on agenda. August 2022 CSHBD SUGAR HOUSE BUSINESS DISTRICT (CSHBD 1 AND CSHBD2): 0 The Planning Commission voted to initiate a petition. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the CSHBD Sugar House November 1 MOP• District is to promote a walkable community with a _ _ _ _ transit oriented, mixed use town center that can support a Staff • • options • • • • consider: twenty-four (24) hour population. The CSHBD provides for Modify ' standards to address" ' residential, commercial and office use opportunities, with • Make the use a conditional usincentives for high density residential land use in a manner • Make the use a conditional use with modified compatible with the existing form and function of the Sugar standardsHouse master plan and the Sugar House Business District. • Prohibit the use in part or of - district recommendation) • Make no changes Planning• The Commission voted unanimously to proceed with the staff recommendation to prohibit the use. Salt Lake City // PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 21-A-33.030: TABLE OF PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES FOR =A.40.o6o: DRNE-THROUGH FACILITY REGULATIONS: COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS: B. Applicability And Permit Requirements: Legend: C = Conditional P = Permitted 2. Drive-through facilities may be authorized Use Permitted And Conditional Uses By Districtpet!mitted uses at! eandifiona4 uses as when listed on the tables of CN CB CS, CC CSHBDI CG SNB permitted and conditional uses set forth in part III of this title, specific Financial institution P P P P P P district regulations for residential, commercial, manufacturing, downtown, gateway, and special purpose districts when developed in through facility Financial institution with drive- P9 P9 p9 —PQ— p9 accordance with the standards of this section. Restaurant P P P P P P Restaurant with drive-through facility P9 P9 P9 —PQ— P9 Retail goods establishment P P P P P P P This minor modification is proposed to clarify that drive-through Plant and garden shop with P P P P P P P facilities must • _ expressly permitted • use tables. outdoor retail sales area With drive-through facility P9 P9 P9 —PQ— P9 Retail service establishment P P P P P P P Furniture repair shop C P P P P I P With drive-through facility P9 P9 P9 —PQ— I P9 Salt Lake City // Planning Division EXISTING DRIVEmTHROUGH FACILITIES Nonconforming Uses Existing drive-through facilities in the Sugar House Business '•='- RF1P- �.t?= ,�, r District would become legal nonconforming uses. Muff-..13D The proposed amendment will not affect the ability of existing _ cii businesses with drive-through facilities to continue their .,CB normal operations. Nonconforming uses are allowed to continue operating as `'i " Y "�"' �-' = �• '` ` originally permitted until deemed abandoned or voluntarily E' removed. Appeals Hearin Officer pp 9 When a nonconforming drive-throw h use is proposed to 9 9 P P ` change to another nonconforming drive-throw h use, the ` = g g 9 request would be subject to determination by the Appeals Hearing Officer. Salt Lake City // Planning Division MASTER PLAN POLICIES & INITIATIVES Plan Salt Lake Sugar House Master Plan Transportation & Mobility • `Implement a pedestrian-first'policy for the Sugar House Business District zone." • "A transportation and mobility network that is safe, accessible, reliable, affordable, and sustainable, providing real choices and connecting people • "Develop the Sugar House Community to be a sustainable, attractive, with places." harmonious and pedestrian oriented community." • 'Automobile dependency increases air pollution and traffic, and encourages • "Directing development to be transit and pedestrian oriented." development that is designed for cars, not people." • "Retain the small scale of the Business District to maintain a more pedestrian • "Reduce automobile dependency and single occupancy vehicle trips." friendly environment." Air Quality • "Ensure that new development is managed, balanced, and designed with multi-modal options so that automobile travel does not exceed the capacity of • "Reduce greenhouse gas emissions." the street infrastructure within the Business District." • "Minimize impact of car emissions." • "Support locally-owned businesses to operate within the Sugar House Economy Business District." "A balanced economy that produces quality jobs and fosters an environment • "Examine ways to preserve small businesses and provide incentives for • for commerce, local business, and industry to thrive." developers to accommodate these businesses into new projects." Beautiful City • 'A beautiful city that is people focused." • "Support and encourage architecture, development, and infrastructure that is people-focused." Salt Lake City // Planning Division ARE DRIVEmTHROUGH FACILITIES ESSENTIAL9. Benefits of Drive-Throughs Business access for individuals with disabilities. Convenient access to services while social distancing. F F Other Considerations 0 Individuals without access to a vehicle may benefit from a walkable community. a Other social distancing options available (delivery, r = " parking for online order pick-up, appointment times, etc.). - � Existing drive-through facilities will continue to operate f' within the Sugar House Business District. This ro osal is not a citywide amendment. Drive- through Y through facilities will continue to be allowed in other { f =�• ` - �� zoning districts throughout the city. Salt Lake City // Planning Division WHERE ARE DRIVEmTHROUGH FACILITIES ALLOWED IN SALT LAKE CITY7. Where are Drive-Through Facilities Allowed in Salt Lake City? �.,--i Drive-Through Facilities by District _ I Districts Permitted Use Permitted for Some Uses Prohibited Use _ I I� � /•r•1 / i Residential - - All Residential Districts TSA-MUEC-T CN,SNB, - j (Banks Permitted, TSA-UC-C,TSA-UC-T, Commercial CB,CS,CC,CG Restaurants Conditional), TSA-UN-C,TSA-UN-T, TSA-SP-T(Banks Permitted) TSA-MUEC-C,TSA-SP-C 11 1! IMEAN, :.... IN I'll'=""-""" ""� °• Form Based All Form Based Districts I lone■.YY,Y1.C_ ..??:.: -r �L ■ii fi ■Y■ :: 7 Y I�_IYY�=YJi'YYYYYYY=1 . _ _R'liil ■liif iii YYlllllla Yl Manufacturing M-1 - M-2 I--_ �,7 ►Pillll�o-- ■li-:■in■■N0.HI Y"III �1■�e5-1111 ■lY•■o E YnYi-YMNI : m:': ■i. ■YYYYiYeill I L -�- 1 r 1 53i111� ■.1 �-■ Y7117Y=YYYOI YI -u�- gin[ iii l:nll■YYIII, D-2(Banks& lll:�Ylrn■ ninnnnn=Yn11 � ■ __�• IP �.Yi'!11 111111::VIIIY.IIIiliie,-���.. _i.jH. !i i t ; --= Downtown& �'�_ -._ 0, I;I~�eN=''! � - Restaurants Permitted), D-1,D-3,G-MU MIN pr„Ce ;n.,>..'_ ��.� Gateway 111 1111 , - ■,�����_c„-=_ilk,----= 11a-- �� D-4(Banks Permitted) 1���-i- Legend ■■ ■ -IIsPy�! i i jAI . "a.YAlllf■!ll��i�s = BP(Banks& 0�a u■�"\o 1 lYiYr.9h Permitted Use0l°1����� I! Special Purpose - Restaurants Permitted All Except RP&BP �i■u P 1P )> P �Prohibited Use ._i■II■umnm� Permitted for Some Uses Iy 1�!I , —"' RP(Banks Permitted) Salt Lake City // Planning Division BUSINE' ES IN WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOODS 11 sea - or Millie's Burgers, 2092 S. 1000 E. Apollo Burger, 400 S. & Main St. (D-1) 7, oil 't i FIX� I v>• BGR, 1202 E. Wilmington Ave. #120 Beans & Brews, 268 S. State St. (D-1) Salt Lake City // Planning Division PROFESSIONAL BEST PRACTICES Drive-through Uses Not Appropriate for Walkable Districts a; - - • Areas with frequent drive-throughs can make pedestrians feel unwelcome. AIN Economic Benefits of Walkable Districts � � � • Increased tax revenue • Less costly maintenance j • Increased goods and services produced • More money spent locally • More economically productive development pattern �A. Salt Lake City // Planning Division PUBLIC COMMENTS • Sugar House Community Council's Land Use and Zoning Committee (Mar. 2023) • Five Written Comments RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending that the Commission forward a favorable recommendation on this request to the City Council. Salt Lake City // Planning Division Andy Hulka // Principal Planner andy.huiKa(a)sicgov.com o MINUTES FOR THE BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. 1. Roll Call The following members of the Business Advisory Board were present: Jeff Carleton, Chair Andy Robertson, Vice-Chair Scott Lyttle Darin Piccoli Pook Carson Alfonso Brito Abudujannah Soud Jocelyn Kearl Karen Gunn Sue Rice The following members of the Business Advisory Board were absent: Siliveinusi Niu 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; Peter Makowski, Department of Economic Development;, Andie Feldman: Department of Economic Development; Todd Andersen, Department of Economic Development; Ibrahim Ramazani, Department of Economic Development; Ashley Lichtle, Mayor's Office; James Mccormack, Business Services; Christopher Jennings, Department of Finance; Joe Taylor, Transportation Department, Michelle Saucedo, Suazo Business Center. 2. Briefings by the Staff EDLF Updates Ms. Reichgelt provided updates on the EDLF program. She said Trackland LLC, a tech company, had a $350,000 loan approved by City Council and Salt Lake Sandwich Company, a food truck, was also approved for a$100,000 loan. She also mentioned that the EDLF application process would soon be available online. Ms. Reichgelt also discussed plans for a monthly online orientation to increase awareness about the program and its resources. Construction Mitigation Grant Director Riffo Jenson shared that the council had approved additional funding of$300,000 for construction mitigation, totaling $500,000 for the program. She explained that this funding would be available after July 1 st and encouraged the attendees to spread the word about the application process to affected businesses. Open Streets and Main Street Mall Project Updates Mr. Makowski Peter Makowski provided updates on the Open Streets event, which had been rescheduled to run from September 1 st to October 21 st. He mentioned efforts to enhance the event's activation and attract more participants. Peter also announced that Dig Studio from Denver, Colorado, had been selected as the vendor for the Main Street Mall conceptual design study. He highlighted their experience with the 16th Street Mall redevelopment in Colorado. Board Member Pay Update Ms. Cavanagh said members will be compensated for their time for each meeting they attend. This was approved by the City Council in September 2022, and the Board and Commissions team are in the process of setting this up. All members who attended Business Advisory Board meetings will receive $40 stipend for each meeting they have attended since September 22nd. If any members wish to not receive compensation, they can fill out an opt out form. 3. Approval of the minutes A. Review and Approval of April 12th, 2023, BAB Minutes Ms. Gunn made a motion to approve the minutes from April 12th, 2023, meeting. Ms. Rice seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion passed unanimously. 4. Business A. City Procurement and Contracts Christopher Jennings, Chief Procurement Officer of the Division of Purchasing and Contract Management, discussed the importance of establishing a public face for the division, especially for the benefit of local businesses. He talked about an upcoming lunch and learn event scheduled for June 21st at the Airport Training Center. The purpose of the event is to engage with the business community and provide insights into public procurement processes. The event will include short talks on public procurement, the procurement code, and the distinctions between public and private businesses. Various representatives from different city departments, such as Statewide Cooperative Contracts and the Airport Authority, will also participate in the event. Ms. Rice inquired about how the event is being promoted. Mr. Jennings mentioned that the event has been shared on the City's social media accounts and website. He encouraged BAB members to share the information with their networks to maximize participation. He also said that this event marks the beginning of ongoing efforts to connect with local businesses. Ms. Rice asked questions about support for local small businesses and potential collaborations with larger corporations. Mr. Jennings acknowledged the challenges faced by small businesses competing with larger entities and expressed interest in exploring strategies to level the playing field. He mentioned consideration in their scoring methodology, especially in for local business but it is not a massive amount. Director Riffo Jenson asked what is defined as local. Mr. Jennings replied that determining what qualifies as a local business can be complex, considering factors such as location, employee count, and existing definitions from federal resources. He highlighted the need to balance various interests and emphasized the importance of driving value back to the City. B. Rio Grande Train Box Update Mr. Joe Taylor, Transportation Planner for Salt Lake City, gave a presentation on the Rio Grande Train Box Update. Here are the main points he discussed: - Mr. Taylor discussed Salt Lake City's East-West connections and transportation challenges and mentioned the divide in Salt Lake City and its impact on mobility and the community. - He discussed ongoing projects, including a pedestrian bridge, bike path upgrades, and the Rio Grande plan to address the divide. - Mr. Taylor explained that a federal grant was awarded for planning to address the divide, focusing on community engagement and co-creation of solutions. - Chairperson Carleton mentioned that other cities like Boston and Denver have undertaken similar projects to reconnect their communities and improve transportation infrastructure and he looks forward to seeing what Salt Lake City will do. - Chairperson Carleton asked when the completion of the pedestrian bridge will happen, and Mr. Taylor said he hopes before the school year starts. - Chairperson Carleton inquired about the decision-making process for implementing the projects, and Mr. Taylor mentioned that it would likely involve a collaboration between various levels of government, including federal, state, and local authorities. C. Business Requirements for Closed Captions Ashley Lichtle, ADA Coordinator, updated the Board on the City's new Closed Captioning Ordinance. She highlighted the commission's first formal recommendation, an adopted ordinance requiring closed captioning on public-facing TVs in places of public accommodation. Ms. Lichtle explained that the ordinance aims to make the city more inclusive for various groups beyond the deaf and hard of hearing community. She provided guides for setting up closed captioning, including options within streaming apps, cable settings, and TV settings. She emphasized the ordinance doesn't cost money and shared resources on the website for businesses to comply and confirmed the availability of information and resources in both English and Spanish. Chairperson Carleton suggested reaching out to the Salt Lake Area Restaurant Association to spread awareness. Ms. Rice asked if the ordinance is currently enforced. Ms. Lichtle confirmed there is an enforceable ordinance, noting the initial emphasis on education rather than financial penalties. Ms. Reichgelt asked about caption translations, and Ms. Lichtle clarified that if a language is available on streaming services, it should be used. Mr. Soud inquired about using non-English captions based on the clientele, and Ms. Lichtle affirmed the flexibility to cater to the predominant language. D. Special Event Permitting Subcommittee Update Chairperson Carleton reported on the recent special event permitting subcommittee meeting which included members from the BAB, Black Chamber of Commerce, Suazo Business Center, Economic Development department, and Planning department. Chairperson Carleton will write a letter which will be sent to the Mayor's Office, once BAB members have a chance to review it and vote on it, that will have recommended changes to the special event permitting process. The letter will include the following recommendations: - To extend submission period to 60 days for large events (>500 attendees). - Considered eliminating 30-day limit due to complexity of large events. - Proposed a 5-day pre-event deadline if unprepared. - Suggested YouTube tutorial and monthly meetings for guidance. - Discussed dashboard or visual cues for tracking progress and deadlines. 5. BAB Member Announcements Vice-chair Robertson discussed the Mayor's Community Outreach Office hours which he attended in Rose Park recently. He suggested that BAB members should attend to make connections with the community. 6. Adiournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Jeff Carleton, Chairperson This document and the recording constitute the official minutes of the Economic Development Business Advisory Board meeting held on June 14th, 2023. MINUTES FOR THE BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, July 121h, 2023 1. Roll Call The following members of the Business Advisory Board were present: Jeff Carleton, Chair Andy Robertson, Vice-Chair Scott Lyttle Jocelyn Kearl Abudujannah Soud Siliveninusi Niu Karen Gunn The following members of the Business Advisory Board were absent: Darin Piccoli Pook Carson Alfonso Brito Sue Rice Also Present: Veronica Cavanagh, Department of Economic Development; Lorena Riffo Jenson, Department of Economic Development; Roberta Reichgelt, Department of Economic Development; Peter Makowski, Department of Economic Development; Will Wright, Department of Economic Development; Cathie Rigby, Department of Economic Development; Ibrahim Ramazani, Department of Economic Development, Andie Feldman: Department of Economic Development; James McCormack, Building Services; Michelle Saucedo, Suazo Business Center, Allison Rowland, City Council Office; Darin Mano, Salt Lake City Council; Bill Vitek, Dig Studio; Cassie Younger, Planning Division; Aaron Bartlow, Planning Division, 1. Approval of the minutes A. Review and Approval of May loth, 2023, BAB Minutes. Vice-Chair Robertson made a motion to approve the minutes from May 1 Oth, 2023, meeting. Ms. Gunn seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion passed unanimously. 2. Briefings by the Staff Mr. Makowski announced that the Economic Development team has hired a new Project Manager, Brian Pantle. Mr. Pantle briefly introduced himself, highlighting his 11 years of experience working with the City. EDLF Updates Ms. Reichgelt said City Council has approved a $100,000 loan for Salt Lake Sandwich, a food truck, and shared details about the startup. Construction Mitigation Program Ms. Reichgelt announced City Council provided additional funding of$300,000 to the Construction Mitigation Program. The program aims to support businesses affected by construction, focusing on commercial corridors like downtown and Sugar House. Open Streets Update Ms. Reichgelt provided an update on the upcoming Open Streets event scheduled from September 1 st to October 21 st. She mentioned improvements being made to the road closure process and emphasized the goal of making the event a vibrant and engaging destination for the community. 3. Business A. Council Member Mano Introduction Coumcil Member Darin Mano briefly introduced himself, mentioning he represents District 5 on the City Council. He outlined the boundaries of his district and highlighted some of the key business nodes and neighborhoods within his district. He also mentioned his background in architecture and urban planning and expressed his enthusiasm for supporting neighborhood businesses and urban design. Vice-Chairperson Robertson asked Council Member Mano how the Business Advisory Board could support his goals and if there were any areas of collaboration or focus that he had in mind. Council Member Mano expressed his appreciation for the invitation and mentioned the importance of supporting businesses during construction projects and the need for grants to mitigate the impacts of construction. Council Member Mano further discussed the potential of revitalizing the Ballpark neighborhood after the baseball stadium's departure. He highlighted the opportunity for creative urban design and vibrancy in the area. He discussed his interest in exploring new business nodes and improving zoning ordinances to promote vibrant business districts. He welcomed input from the BAB on identifying suitable areas for new business and addressing zoning-related challenges. Vice-chair Robertson inquired about Council Member Mano's perspective on homelessness, its challenges, and potential solutions. Council Member Mano discussed homelessness as a multifaceted issue that requires collaboration across different levels of government. He emphasized the City's role in addressing immediate issues related to public safety, including mental health support and housing accessibility. He noted the City's initiatives to improve downtown cleanliness and safety, including mental health support for police and fire departments. He also highlighted the need for long-term solutions, such as affordable housing and comprehensive case management services. He mentioned the challenge of finding suitable locations for encampments and the City's efforts to address this issue. B. Main Street Pedestrian Mall Study Mr. Makowski introduced Mr. Bill Vitek from Dig Studio who the City has chosen to carry out the Main Street Pedestrian Mall Study. They have just begun their public engagement portion of the study and wanted to present to the BAB what they have done thus far and get the BAB's feedback. Mr. Vitek highlighted the study area, which extends from Temple south to 400 S with a consideration for extending the scope to 100 South. He discussed the importance of creating a place that caters to people and enhances downtown activation. The project's goal is to increase vibrancy, support local businesses, and make Main Street a destination. Mr. Vitek discussed the team members working on the project, including city representatives, consultants, and local experts and highlighted the collaboration between various departments and divisions for the project's success. Mr. Vitek presented the initial analysis findings, including the study of the street's fabric and building conditions. He mentioned the importance of accommodating different modes of transportation and creating inviting spaces for the public. He announced the plan to integrate components of the study into the upcoming Open Streets event and mentioned interactive displays, engagement opportunities, and real-time feedback collection during the event. Mr. Vitek outlined the project timeline, which includes presenting alternative plans based on stakeholder feedback, developing a preferred plan direction, and ultimately shaping a high-level vision concept plan for Main Street's revitalization. BAB members expressed concern for businesses and the overall impact of construction that may make things challenging. Mr. Vitek highlighted the challenges and considerations related to the construction that will impact businesses on Main Street. He addressed the need for careful planning, especially regarding the mitigation of disruptions. He discussed that the mitigation piece will be an essential part of the project and emphasized the importance of planning for actual construction. Chairperson Carleton asked what the time frame would be for the Pedestrian Mall. Mr. Vitek said it will take several years to complete the project and highlighting the importance of feedback from participants. Mr. Soud raised concerns about coordination between private companies and the City during development projects. He brought up the need for better communication and coordination to prevent disruptions to local businesses. Ms. Reichgelt acknowledged these concerns and explained that the City is aware of the challenges and is working on improving coordination efforts through liaisons and regular meetings. Vice-Chair Robertson commented on the need for a liaison who is both visible and accessible to business owners to provide support during construction projects. Ms. Reichgelt said they have a liaison that is contracted with the City, Bill Knowles, for the Sugarhouse area but with all the construction currently that someone full-time in that position might be needed. C. Child Daycare Center Amendments Ms. Cassie Younger and Mr. Aaron Barlow, from the Planning Division, presented on the proposed child daycare center and home daycares zoning text amendments and addressed the current daycare crisis in the country and highlighted the shortage of childcare options and rising costs. Ms. Younger explained that the proposed amendments aim to simplify and align City regulations with State regulations, reducing barriers for new daycare businesses. Ms. Younger explained the different types of daycares being considered: home daycares and daycare centers. Mr. Barlow followed with further details on the proposed amendments and discussed the limitations and challenges posed by the current zoning regulations for daycare centers. He highlighted the proposed changes that would allow daycare centers in all parts of the City, except in incompatible districts. Mr. Barlow also mentioned the plan to increase the maximum number of children allowed in home daycares to align with State requirements. Ms. Gunn inquired about any existing data on daycare centers opting out of Salt Lake City due to confusing codes. Ms. Younger responded that they had not received such feedback, but the audience might be biased as they were mainly communicating with existing daycare providers. D. Special Event Permitting Subcommittee Update and Letter to Mayor Chairperson Carleton provided an update on the work of the Special Event Permitting Subcommittee have discussed and what recommendations they have included in the letter to the Mayor. Here are some of the recommendations: • Large Event Notification: The most significant recommendation was to increase the notification period for large events from 30 to 60 days prior to the event. Chairperson Carleton noted that a "large event" would be defined as an event with more than 500 attendees. • Deadline for Permits: Chairperson Carleton mentioned that if event organizers had not completed the permitting process at least 5 days before the event's start date, a hard stop would be enforced, and the event would not proceed. • Develop a visual dashboard so that as organizers work their way through the multiple approvals they are presented with alerts that they're in good shape, or cautions that they're falling behind and need to concentrate their resources and time to catch up. • Develop a video/YouTube recording, walk through of the approval process so that applicants can gain an understanding of time frames, requirements and departments they'll need to interact with to gain approval. Mr. Lyttle made a motion to approve the letter to the Mayor. Vice-Chair Robertson seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion passed unanimously. 4. City Council Announcements Ms. Rowland provided a high-level summary of the following items: • Ms. Rowland provided an overview of the budget for the fiscal year 24, totaling about 2 billion dollars which included airport operations and various business-related items such as more funding for the Construction Mitigation Grant and a proposed Granary District study for a potential Special Assessment Area. • She highlighted the Redevelopment Agency's 3.8 million dollars in commercial assistance programs. • Ms. Rowland discussed new investments for programs to address housing instability and homelessness. For the past four years the City has provided over 57 million for the creation of affordable housing and this year the budget included 20 million in new affordable housing funding. • She mentioned City Council approved 39.7 million for the Capital Improvement Program and they are currently finalizing the project list. She added that in August there will be public comments at a Truth and Taxation hearing. Vice-chair Roberston asked if the City runs the same size budget surplus year to year.Ms.Rowland said that the budget surplus percentage has been around 13-14%. 5. BAB Member Announcements A. None Adiournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Jeff Carleton, Chairperson This document and the recording constitute the official minutes of the Economic Development Business Advisory Board meeting held on July 12th, 2023.