HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/2026 - Meeting AgendaREGULAR MEETING OF THE
BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD
April 8, 2026
451 S State Street, Room 118
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Housed in the Department of Economic Development, the Business Advisory Board seeks to encourage economic
development and target industry relocation within City boundaries. The board also helps direct City economic policy,
promote small business growth, support local entrepreneurship, and assist the City in remaining responsive to the business
community.
Agenda
Business Advisory Board Members
District 1: Alfonso Brito, Santo Taco
Mazhar Kathi, The Catalyst
District 2: Brittany Dew, Sugar Space
Isaac Atencio, Vice-Chair
Salt Lake Barber Co.,
Culture Coffee
District 3: Jeff Carleton, Mountain West Cider
District 4: Pook Carson, Patrick 402 Partners
Abudujannah Soud, Kafe Mamai
Kandi Tessen, Eats Bakery
District 5: Sheridan Mordue, Chair, Hip & Humble
District 6: Vacant
District 7: Scott Lyttle, Tea Zaanti
Jocelyn Kearl, Third Sun Productions
Non-Voting: Kristen Lavelett, Downtown Alliance
Non-Voting: Bryce Wurtsbaugh, Suazo Business Center
Non-Voting: Andy Robertson, BioHive
Non-Voting: Kim Stowe, Visit Salt Lake
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of the minutes
a. Review and Approval of March 11, 2026, BAB Minutes
BAB members will review March 11, 2026, meeting minutes and consider for approval.
3. Briefing by SLCPD 5 minutes
The Salt Lake City Police Department will provide an update to the Board.
4. Briefings by the Staff 5 minutes
a. Report from the Department of Economic Development.
Economic Development staff will provide updates on the work of the Department
of Economic Development to the Board.
5. Business Items
a. 2026 Legislative Session Review 20 minutes
Michelle Hoon, Legislative Affairs Deputy Director, will give an overview of 2026
Utah Legislative Session and discuss how it may impact the City with the Board.
b. Parking 101 Presentation 20 minutes
Allison Dupler, Urban Services Director, will provide the Board with an overview of
City Parking
6. City Council Announcements – Austin Kimmel 15 minutes
a. Temporary Street Closure for 2027 Temple Reopening Celebration
b. Metro Water Board Vacancy
c. Extending Public Transportation in Sugar House
d. Salt Lake City Recurring Nuisance Properties Ordinance
e. Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Budget
7. BAB Member Announcements 10 minutes
a. Downtown Alliance Update
b. Article Highlighting Mazhar Kathi
c. BAB Member Announcements
Adjournment
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.