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FROM THE
GENERAL NEEDS HEARING
Monday, December 4, 2017
451 South State Street, Room 118
City& County Building
Salt Lake City, Utah
4:30 p.m.
1. Board Members
Jennifer McGrath
Jade Sarver
Also Present
Shyann Hugoe
Dillon Hase
2. Business
A. Welcome
Ms. McGrath welcomed everyone and opened the General Needs Hearing on December 4, 2017 at
4:35PM.
B. Statements
Mr. Jason Wheeler stated that housing is very expensive in the City and the need for affordable housing is
acute.He added that there is need to protect the affordable housing in the City.
Mr. Wheeler addressed that he supports ADUs and that the City has done a lot to improve
pedestrian/bicycle routes,but there are still improvements to be made.He mentioned that there are many
roads that do not consider bicycles at all (regarding markings, signage,and etc).
Mr.Nigel Swaby stated that he lives in Fairpark and that there needs to be more ownership opportunities
for affordable housing.He explained the City is focused on rental,which is not good for long term
affordable housing. Mr. Swaby added that when the City considered ADUs,they carved out a protected
area and that it does not speak equality and sets a poor precedent. He discussed that affordable housing
should be everywhere. Mr. Swaby noted that he is a Real Estate agent and has spoken with developers
and concluded that one of the impediments to affordable housing are historical zones and he would like to
see the City be more supportive of zoning and affordable housing.
Ms. Bobbi Brooks declared she was the Current Chair of the Jordan Meadows Community Council and
that she would like to see more community involvement with the refugee population with more education
and more outreach within the communities. She sees a great need at the 700 N 215 Off/On Ramp,with
landscape and welcome signs.Ms. Brooks added that she wants Salt Lake City residents to have more
ownership of the community.
Mr. Shawn McMillen stated that he was the Executive Director of First Step House. Mr. McMillen
explained that he was in a long-term recovery center and his family afforded him the means to achieve
stable recovery and that individuals with less opportunity do not have options for housing and
employment.He added that these individuals end up with unintended consequence of Housing First
because individuals in recovery sometimes end up in a less stable environment. Mr.McMillen briefly
noted that CDBG resources should fill that gap in services for those in early recovery.
Ms. Elsa Borell noted that she was the Director of the Early Learnnlg Center and she came to the United
States 30 years ago and it was difficult making it day-to-day. She discussed that empowering children
with education is incredibly important, especially for children who have fewer opportunities. Ms. Borell
stated that education leads to opportunities, and that parents need the opportunity to learn the importance
of education. She went on to state that funding for outreach programs and early childhood education is
very important.
Mr. Swaby asked about the purpose of the Board was.Mr. Sarver explained the purpose and discussed
how the Board reviews applications and makes recommendations to the Mayor.Mr. Sarver explained the
difference between federal and city funding. He also explained what Federal funding can be used for.
Ms. McGrath spoke about opportunities to serve on various City boards and gave direction on how to find
the various boards should any participants be interested.
3. Adjournment
There being no further business.The meeting was adjourned at S:OOPM.
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CIP and Chairperson
This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the CDCIP Board
meeting held December 4, 2017.