SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
WORK SESSION
August 19, 2025 Tuesday 2:00 PM
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Council Work Room
451 South State Street, Room 326 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 SLCCouncil.com
6:00 pm Formal Meeting & 7:00 pm Truth-in-Taxation Room 315
(See separate agenda)
Welcome and public meeting rules
In accordance with State Statute and City Ordinance, the meeting may be held electronically. After 5:00 p.m., please enter the City & County Building through the main east entrance.
The Work Session is a discussion among Council Members and select presenters. The public is welcome to listen. Items scheduled on the Work Session or Formal Meeting may be moved and / or discussed during a different portion of the Meeting based on circumstance or availability of speakers.
The Website addresses listed on the agenda may not be available after the Council votes on the item. Not all agenda items will have a webpage for additional information read associated agenda paperwork.
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Note: Dates not identified in the project timeline are either not applicable or not yet determined. Item start times and durations are approximate and are subject to change.
Work Session Items
1. Informational: Power District Transportation Study - 2:00 PM - 20 min
The Council will receive a briefing from the Wasatch Front Regional Council about the Power District Transportation Study. The Power District Transportation Study is an analysis of transportation options in and up to one mile around the Power District location along North Temple, between approximately interstate 215 and 1000 West. The study aims to inform decision-making for projects that enhance multimodal connectivity both to the site and within the study area.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
2. Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment Public Lands (PL) and Street Vacation - West High School - 2:00 PM - 20 min
The Council will receive a briefing on a proposed Text Amendment and Street Vacation at approximately 240 West 200 North, related to the reconstruction of West High School.
The proposed changes include:
- Zoning Text Amendment: The amendments alter building height restrictions, buffering requirements, and allowed uses. Additionally, new construction would be exempt from review associated with the Historic Preservation Overlay District. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00320.
- Street Vacation: Street vacation for a 130-foot-wide and 530-foot-long portion of 200 North between 300 West and 200 West, which is currently incorporated into West High School's campus. This application would vacate public ownership and interest of a portion of the street. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00321.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/2fdcpe2z.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
3. Ordinance: Changes to Zoning Incentives for Building Preservation/Adaptive Reuse - 2:40 PM - 20 MIN
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code relating to Building Preservation Incentives/Adaptive Reuse. The proposal would expand the types of modifications that can be reviewed administratively through the Design Review and Planned Development process, clarifies design standards for new construction, and introduces the option for applicants to request a one-year time extension of preliminary approval. 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, August 19, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 21, 2025
4. Ordinance: Alley Vacation at Approximately 373 West American Avenue Follow-up - 3:00 PM - 20 min
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about a proposal that would vacate a City- owned alley situated adjacent to properties located at approximately 373 West American Avenue. The proposal would close the alley to public use and allow the property owner of three of the four adjacent properties to potentially redevelop this site (the other adjacent property owner also supports the alley vacation.) The alley cannot be used as a mid-block connection because the 900 South viaduct is directly to the south. Located within Council District 5. Petitioner: Jarod Hall.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, January 7, 2025 and Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
5. Tentative Break - 3:20 PM - 20 min
6. Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 247 North 800 West - 3:40 PM - 20 min
The Council will receive a briefing on a proposal that would amend the zoning for the properties at approximately 247 North 800 West from R-1/7,000 (Single-Family Residential) and SR-3 (Special Development Pattern Residential) to R-1/5,000 (Single- Family Residential) and SR-3 (Special Development Pattern Residential). The proposal would enable development to the west of the existing single-family home. Any new development will be accessed from Hoyt Place, which is a private road. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 2. Petitioner: Bert Holland, representing the property owner.
For more information visit www.tinyurl.com/247N800WRezone.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
7. Resolution: Building Permit Fee Waivers for Alliance House and First Step House - 4:00 PM - 20 min
The Council will receive a briefing about the request for building permit fee waivers from two non-profit developers, Alliance House and First Step House, for two new deeply affordable housing projects. Alliance House Inc., intends to develop 16 one-bedroom housing units at approximately 1805 South Main Street to serve households at or below 30% AMI. First Step House intends to develop 67 one- and two-bedroom housing units at approximately 44 North 1000 West for households at or below 40% AMI. Approval of these waivers was recommended by the Community and Neighborhood (CAN) Department.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
8. Ordinance: Amending the Annual Compensation Plan for All Non-Represented Employees Fiscal Year 2025-26 - 4:20 PM - 20 min
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Compensation Plan for non-represented employees. The Administration's proposal includes several amendments which include policy updates to improve at operational efficiency and employee retention. Additionally, corrections related to City retirement contributions are also included.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
9. Board Appointment: Library Board - Charlotte Dubiel - 4:40 PM - 5 min
The Council will interview Charlotte Dubiel prior to considering appointment 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, August 19, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Standing Items
10. Report of Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
11. Report and Announcements from the Executive Director
Report of the Executive Director, including a review of Council information items and announcements. The Council may give feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council business, including but not limited to:
- Metro Water District Board:
- Citizen Compensation Advisory Committee:
- Boards and Commissions Term Limit: and
- Scheduling Items.
12. Tentative Closed Session
The Council will consider a motion to enter into Closed Session. A closed meeting described under Section 52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes including, but not limited to:
a. discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual:
b. strategy sessions to discuss collective bargaining:
c. strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation:
d. strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, including any form of a water right or water shares, if public discussion of the transaction would:
(i) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration: or
(ii) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best possible terms:
e. strategy sessions to discuss the sale of real property, including any form of a water right or water shares, if:
(i) public discussion of the transaction would:
(A) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration: or
(B) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best possible terms:
(ii) the public body previously gave public notice that the property would be offered for sale: and
(iii) the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the public body approves the sale:
f. discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems: and
g. investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to Utah Code ยง 78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m. on August 15, 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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Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
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Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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