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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/2026 - Meeting AgendaREGULAR MEETING OF THE BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD February 11, 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. 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 335, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Agenda Business Advisory Board Members District 1: Alfonso Brito, Santo Taco Mazhar Kathi, The Catalyst District 2: Brittany Dew, Sugar Space Isaac Atencio, Salt Lake Barber Co., Culture Coffee District 3: Jeff Carleton, Mountain West Cider Andy Robertson, BioHive District 4: Pook Carson, Patrick 402 Partners Abudujannah Soud, Kafe Mamai Kandi Tessen, Eats Bakery District 5: Sheridan Mordue, Vice Chair, Hip & Humble District 6: Vacant District 7: Scott Lyttle, Chair, Tea Zaanti Jocelyn Kearl, Third Sun Productions Ex-Officio: Kristen Lavelett, Downtown Alliance Ex-Officio: Bryce Wurtsbaugh, Suazo Business Center Ex-Officio: Vacant Ex-Officio: Alyn Toalepai, Utah Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of the minutes a. Review and Approval of January 14, 2026, BAB Minutes BAB members will review January 14, 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 Director. Economic Development staff will provide updates on the work of the Department of Economic Development to the Board. 5. Business Items a. Introduction and Welcome Councilmember Dugan 15 minutes Councilmember Dugan will introduce himself to the Board and discuss his priorities representing District 6 on City Council. b. Salt Lake City Fire Department 15 minutes Battalion Chief Tony Allred will provide an overview of Salt Lake City Fire to the Board and engage the Board in discussion. c. Japantown Overview 15 minutes Lynne Ward, Japanese Church of Christ, and Rolen Yoshinaga, Salt Lake Buddhist Temple, will provide an overview of Japantown and engage the Board in discussion. d. Letter of Support for Harvey Milk Boulevard 5 minutes The Legislative sub-committee will review a letter of support for Harvey Milk Boulevard with the Board and consider for approval. 6. City Council Announcements – Austin Kimmel 5 minutes a. The Grove Northwest Pipeline Building b. Library Union c. Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 265 E 100 S d. February 10 Council meeting updates: i. EDLF program update from the Department of Economic Development ii. Briefing about temporary street closure for the 2027 Temple Square reopening. 7. BAB Member Announcements 5 minutes a. New board members will introduce themselves to the Board. b. 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.