Salt Lake City Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
Notice Type(s)
Notice,
Meeting
Event Start Date & Time
September 9, 2025 04:00 PM
Description/Agenda
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION
September 9, 2025 Tuesday 4:00 PM
Council meetings are held in a hybrid meeting format. Hybrid meetings allow people to join online or in
person at the City & County Building. Learn more at www.slc.gov/council/agendas.
Council Work Room
451 South State Street, Room 326
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
SLCCouncil.com
4:00 PM Work Session
Or immediately following the 2:00 PM
Community Reinvestment Agency Meeting
7:00 pm Formal Meeting
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.
Generated: 16:33:31
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. Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment for Delta Center Arena
Parking Garage at Approximately 301 West South Temple
Follow-Up
~ 4:00 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about a proposal that would approve a
Master Development Agreement for the construction of the Delta Center parking garage
at approximately 301 West South Temple. The proposal includes the construction of a
seven-story parking garage with approximately 452 parking stalls at the southwest corner
of the site, which is intended to provide parking for patrons of the Delta Center Arena and
improve the site's functionality. The applicant is requesting approval of the development
agreement associated with the project, which establishes specific rules for constructing
the parking garage at the Delta Center Arena. If approved, the proposed development
agreement could supersede several of the City's rules and regulations. Located within
Council District 4. Petitioner: Jazz Arena Investors LLC.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 and Tuesday, September 9, 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
2. Ordinance: Alley Vacation at Liberty Heights Plat ~ 4:15 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would vacate a portion of Cityowned
alley between approximately 1430 East and 1500 East, and between 1300 South
and Sherman Avenue. The alley segment is not utilized for access by any abutting
property and is obstructed at multiple points. Located within Council District 6.
Petitioner: Philip Wilkes, adjacent property owner.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 21, 2025
3. Ordinance: Justice Court Capacity Text Amendment ~ 4:35 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend sections 2.84.020
and 2.84.030 of the Salt Lake City Code to allow for increased capacity of the Salt Lake
City Justice Court. The proposal would clarify the City's ability to expand the number of
authorized judgeships, subject to Judicial Council approval. This amendment is intended
to ensure the Court has the structural capacity to respond to growth in caseloads and
community needs.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 7, 2025
4. Ordinance: Recurring Nuisance Properties and After Hours
Alcohol Consumption ~ 4:55 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal pertaining to nuisance private
property and after-hours consumption of alcohol in the common areas of commercial
establishments and non-residential premises. The ordinance could be used for escalated
action for property or business owners for recurring nuisance activity, including unruly
parties, gatherings, and events on their premises. The proposal would also prohibit
alcohol consumption in common areas of commercial and non-residential properties
between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. If approved, the changes would amend Titles 5 and 11 of the
Salt Lake City Code.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 7, 2025
5. Resolution: Substantial Amendment to the HOME-ARP
Allocation Plan ~ 5:15 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a budget-neutral reallocation of $230,306 in
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) HOME-American Rescue
Plan (ARP) funds. Since these funds were allocated in 2024, Housing Stability Division
staff and the service providers have recognized the need for case management to support
some of the households receiving Tenant-Based Rental Assistance. Shifting funds to the
Supportive Services category will enable the contracted organizations to provide this
additional service while remaining within the City's existing HUD allocation.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 21, 2025
6. Board Appointment: Arts Council - Anthony Wright ~ 5:35 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Anthony Wright, resident of District 6, prior to considering
appointment to the Arts Council for a term ending September 9, 2028.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
7. Board Appointment: Arts Council - Denise Begue ~ 5:40 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Denise Begue, resident of District 3, prior to considering
appointment to the Arts Council for a term ending September 9, 2028.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
8. Board Appointment: Arts Council - Pablo Cruz-Ayalo ~ 5:45 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Pablo Cruz-Ayalo, resident of District 5, prior to considering
appointment to the Arts Council for a term ending September 9, 2028.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
9. Board Appointment: Arts Council - Nicholas Pedersen ~ 5:50 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Nicholas Pedersen, resident of District 2, prior to considering
appointment to the Arts Council for a term ending September 9, 2028.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Standing Items
10. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair -
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Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
11. Report and Announcements from the Executive Director -
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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 Subcommittee; and
- Scheduling Items.
12. Tentative Closed Session -
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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 Thursday, September 4, 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.
The City & County Building is an accessible facility. People with disabilities may make requests for
reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary
aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request,
please contact the City Council Office at council.comments@slc.gov, 801-535-7600, or relay service
711.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact the City Council Office at council.comments@slc.gov, 801-535-7600, or relay service 711.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
The public will be able to provide comments in-person in Room 315 of the City Hall or online through Zoom. For more information, including Zoom connection information, please visit www.slc.gov/council/agendas.