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Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City Council

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Salt Lake City Council Work Session Meeting Agenda

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Business, Meeting

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Notice, Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

February 3, 2026 02:00 PM

Description/Agenda

SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION February 3, 2026 Tuesday 2:00 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 7:00 pm Formal Meeting Room 315 (See separate agenda) CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Alejandro Puy, Chair District 2 Victoria Petro District 1 Dan Dugan District 6 Chris Wharton District 3 Erika Carlsen, Vice Chair District 5 Eva Lopez Chavez District 4 Sarah Young District 7 The Work Session is a discussion among Council Members and select presenters. The public is welcome to listen. Items scheduled on the Work Session 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: 14:20:56 Welcome and public meeting rules 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: Updates from the Administration 2:00 PM 15 Min The Council will receive information from the Administration on major items or projects in progress. Topics may relate to major events or emergencies (if needed), services and resources related to people experiencing homelessness, active public engagement efforts, wildfire mitigation, and projects or staffing updates from City Departments, or other items as appropriate. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Recurring Briefing Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a 2. Ordinance: Disposition of Alleys and Street Text Amendment 2:15 PM 20 Min The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend sections 14.52 and 20.16.050 of the Salt Lake City Code to establish a consistent process for requests to close or vacate City-owned public streets or alleys. The proposal would also make the disposition process consistent in the context of a subdivision application and update the polices and standards that must be adhered to. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 3. Ordinance: Rio Grande Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendment 2:35 PM 20 Min The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning for 32 properties located in the Rio Grande District, between 200 South and 400 South, and 500 West and 600 West, from G-MU (Gateway-Mixed Use District) to D-4 (Downtown Secondary Central Business District). The proposal would allow for additional building height. The proposal would also amend the Downtown Plan to include the mid-block walkways within the Rio Grande District and update the Implementation Plan. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 2. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 4. Resolution: Northwest Pipeline Building and New Construction Public Benefits Analysis 2:55 PM 30 Min The Council will receive a briefing about a public benefit analysis conducted by the Department of Community and Neighborhoods (CAN) for a housing development project known as The Grove, at approximately 321 East 200 South. The proposed development, which would include the historic Northwest Pipeline building as well as new construction, would provide 196 affordable housing units, plus commercial space, a parking structure, a public plaza, and more. The City would sell the 2.42-acre property at a below-market sales price of $1 million, paid over a 55-year period. The public benefit analysis finds that this development project would promote City goals of increasing affordable housing, elimination of a development impediment, and preservation of historic structures and property, among others. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 5. Tentative Break 6. Resolution: Second Issuance of General Obligation Bond for Parks, Trails, and Open Space Improvements 3:45 PM 30 Min The Council will receive a briefing about the second issuance of the General Obligation Bond for Parks, Trails, and Open Space, Series 2026. Voters authorized no more than $85 million for the bond in November 2022. The second issuance would be up to $51 million to fund acquiring, improving, renovating and upgrading various parks, trails, open space and related facilities and recreational amenities in the City, delegating authority to certain officials and officers of the City, and providing for related matters. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 7. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.4 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Follow-Up 4:15 PM 20 Min The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about Budget Amendment No.4 for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. The proposed amendment includes the rescoping of Open Streets funds, a mobile command center purchase, Old Library (formerly known as the Leonardo) capital improvements, a pedestrian bridge, and Fleet purchases, among other items. For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY26. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 8. Advice and Consent: Salt Lake City Chief Information Officer - Zach Posner 4:35 PM 10 Min The Council will interview Zach Posner prior to considering his appointment as the Salt Lake City Chief Information Officer (Director of Information Management Services or IMS). FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 9. Informational: State Legislative Briefing Follow-Up 4:45 PM 20 Min The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about issues affecting the City that may arise during the 2026 Utah State Legislative Session. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, January 13, 2026 and Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a 10. Board Appointment: Historic Landmark Commission - Steven Cornell 5:05 PM 5 Min The Council will interview Steven Cornell, resident of District 7, prior to considering appointment to the Historic Landmark Commission for a term ending February 3, 2030. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Standing Items 11. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair Report of the Chair and Vice Chair 12. 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: - Public Utilities Newsletter - Scheduling Items. 13. Tentative Closed Meeting The Council will consider a motion to enter into a Closed Meeting. A closed meeting described under Utah Code Annotated (UCA) Section §52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes including, but not limited to discussing: 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. 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 § 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, January 29, 2026, 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.

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

451 South State Street Room 326
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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Salt Lake City Council Office

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council.comments@slc.gov

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(801)535-7600

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Notice Posted On

January 29, 2026 03:02 PM

Notice Last Edited On

January 29, 2026 04:13 PM

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