SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
FORMAL MEETING
July 8, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 PM
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Council Chambers
451 South State Street, Room 315 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 SLCCouncil.com
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Chris Wharton, Chair
District 3
Alejandro Puy, Vice Chair
District 2
Victoria Petro
District 1
Dan Dugan
District 6
Eva Lopez Chavez
District 4
Darin Mano
District 5
Sarah Young
District 7
Please note: Dates not identified in the FYI - Project Timeline are either not applicable or not yet determined.
WELCOME AND PUBLIC MEETING RULES
A. OPENING CEREMONY:
1. Council Member Chris Wharton will conduct the formal meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
4. The Council will approve the work session meeting minutes of March 4, 2025, and March 18, 2025.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Items B1 - B4 will be heard as one public hearing.
1. Grant Application: Fiscal Year 2026 Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Grant Application
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Police Department to the Department of Workforce Services Homeless Services. If awarded, the grant would continue to fund 19 existing full-time positions (15 Officers, 3 Sergeants, and 1 Lieutenant).
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.
2. Grant Application: Fiscal Year 2026 Salt Lake County Youth Advocacy Anti- Drug Coalition Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Department of Community and Neighborhoods to the Salt Lake County Health Department. If awarded, the grant would fund anti-drug advocacy projects for the 2025-26 school year and travel to the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.
3. Grant Application: Utah State Board of Education Summer Food Service Program Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Department of Community and Neighborhoods-Youth and Family Division to the Utah State Board of Education. If awarded, the grant would fund reimbursement to provide snacks to Youth City participants during the summer of 2025.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.
4. Grant Application: Utah Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Affiliate Funding Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Police Department to the Utah Attorney General's Office - Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. If awarded, the grant would fund detective overtime, travel, and local training to assist in the efforts to combat internet facilitated offenses against children.
The project period of the award is for 12 months.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.
5. Resolution: Capital Improvement Program
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution for project funding allocations in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which involves the construction, purchase or renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other City-owned physical structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of at least five years and cost
$50,000 or more. The Council approves debt service and overall CIP funding in June with the annual budget process, while project-specific funding is approved by September 1 of the same calendar year.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY26CIP.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, June 5, 2025; Tuesday, July 1, 2025; and Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025; Tuesday, June 3, 2025; and Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 10, 2025 and Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinance: Mixed-Use (MU) Zoning Consolidation Zoning Text and Map Amendment
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the City's zoning ordinance and zoning map by consolidating up to 27 existing commercial, form-based, and mixed-use zoning districts into six new mixed-use (MU) districts. The proposal aims to simplify zoning regulations, improve clarity of language, and incorporate missing design standards. The new mixed-use districts will be similar to the current districts but will have changes to setbacks, building height, lot coverage, and permitted land uses.
Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this petition. Petition No.: PLNPCM2024-00707.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCMixedUse.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 4, 2025; Tuesday, April 8, 2025; Tuesday, April 15, 2025; Tuesday, July 1, 2025; and Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 6, 2025 and Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
D. COMMENTS:
1. Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
2. Comments to the City Council. (This is a one-hour time slot for the public to comment on any City business not scheduled for a public hearing. Each person will have two minutes to talk. General comment registration closes at 7:30 p.m.)
E. NEW BUSINESS: NONE.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Resolution: Naming The Northeast Baseball Field at Riverside Park as The Neil Draper Field
The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would rename the northeast baseball field at Riverside Park as the Neil Draper Field. Mr. Draper was an engaged member of the community and business owner who passed away in March 2025. His dedication and contributions to Rose Park Baseball had a positive impact on many in the area.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
G. CONSENT:
1. Ordinances: Truth-in-Taxation Hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-26
The Council will set the date for Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting one or more ordinances approving the final rate of tax levy, for all City funds including the Library Fund, in an amount greater than the Certified Tax Rate, upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City made taxable by law for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and adopting the final budget, including the Library Budget, for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2. Ordinance: Design Review Standards Amendment
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend Chapter 21A.59 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to Design Review. The proposal would clarify when each section applies to a project, ensure code language clearly communicates the standard's intent, and delete duplicative standards from the chapter. The proposal would also introduce new design standards to further the purpose of the design review process.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
3. Ordinance: Parking Regulations in the Downtown Zoning Districts Text Amendment
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting a ordinance that would amend the parking regulations in the Downtown and Gateway zoning districts sections of the Salt Lake City Code. The proposal is a Citywide text amendment that will affect the D-1 (Central Business District), D-2 (Downtown Support District), D-3 (Downtown Warehouse/Residential District), D-4 (Downtown Secondary Central Business District) and G-MU (Gateway-Mixed Use District) zoning district regulations. Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this petition.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
4. Ordinance Amendment of Chapter 11.14 Parties, Gatherings, or Events
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an Ordinance that would amend Chapter 11.14 of the Salt Lake City Code to establish an administrative process and civil fine in the event of
large, unruly gatherings on private property that include illegal activity and disturbances. The proposal would establish a civil enforcement remedy for the City to replace the recently eliminated service fee associated with police officers responding to such calls for service. A companion ordinance will be transmitted and will establish the appeals process for any of these citations.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
5. Board Appointment: Library Board - Sarah Vaughn
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Sarah Vaughn to the Library Board for a term ending June 30, 2028.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
6. Board Appointment: Library Board - Margaret Neville
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Margaret Neville to the Library Board for a term ending June 30, 2028.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
7. Board Appointment: Transportation Advisory Board - Solomon Brumbaugh The Council will consider approving the appointment of Solomon Brumbaugh to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term ending September 25, 2028.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
H. ADJOURNMENT:
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025, the undersigned, duly appointed City Recorder, does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1) posted on the Utah Public Notice Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701, and (2) a copy of the foregoing provided to The Salt Lake Tribune and/or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any others who have indicated interest.
KEITH REYNOLDS
SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda, including but not limited to adoption, rejection, amendment, addition of conditions and variations of options discussed.
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