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Salt Lake City Council Formal Session Agenda

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February 17, 2026 07:00 PM

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SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORMAL MEETING February 17, 2026 Tuesday 7:00 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 tinyurl.com/SLCCouncilMeetings. Council Chambers 451 South State Street, Room 315 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 SLCCouncil.com CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Alejandro Puy, Chair District 2 Erika Carlsen, Vice Chair District 5 Victoria Petro District 1 Dan Dugan District 6 Chris Wharton District 3 Eva Lopez Chavez District 4 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 Victoria Petro 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 August 12, 2025, November 25, 2025, and January 27, 2026, and the formal meeting minutes of July 1, 2025, and August 12, 2025, as well as the January 5, 2026 Oath of Office minutes. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Items B1 - B5 will be heard as one public hearing. 1. Grant Application: Transportation Alternatives Program 2025 for Fiscal Year 2028 - GREENBike Capital Care The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Community and Neighborhoods Transportation Department to the U.S. Department of Transportation administered by Utah Department of Transportation and Wasatch Front Regional Council. If awarded, the grant would fund the addition of six more stations and 58 e-bikes. 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, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda. 2. Grant Application: Carbon Reduction Program 2025 for Fiscal Year 2032 - GREENBike Expansion The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Community and Neighborhoods Transportation Department to the U.S. Department of Transportation administered by Utah Department of Transportation and Wasatch Front Regional Council. If awarded, the grant would fund four new stations stocked with eBikes, expand the system and link the east and west sides of the City. 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, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda. 3. Grant Application: Transportation Alternative Program 2025 for Fiscal Year 2028 - Red Butte Creek Trail The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Community and Neighborhoods Transportation Department to the U.S. Department of Transportation administered by Utah Department of Transportation and Wasatch Front Regional Council. If awarded, the grant would fund a conceptual design and preliminary cost estimate for the Red Butte Creek Trail, which would bridge a gap between employment, current and planned housing, and existing networks of trails. 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, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda. 4. Grant Application: Rocky Mountain Power Foundation - Public Safety Wellness Grant The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from SLC911 to the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation. If awarded, the grant would fund durable, commercial-grade massage chairs for their break room to improve mental and physical health and enhance focus, and reduce absenteeism. 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, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda. 5. Grant Application: Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Fiscal Year 2026 The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Police Department to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. If awarded, the grant would fund salary and benefits for an existing Police Department K9 officer and financial manager assigned to the task force. The grant would also fund travel, training, supplies, administrative costs and obtaining evidence. 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, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda. 6. Resolution: Northwest Pipeline Building and New Construction Public Benefits Analysis The Council will accept public comment and consider approving a resolution that would authorize the sales price and term sheet for The Grove Project at 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 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). 7. Ordinance: Disposition of Alleys and Street Text Amendment The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance 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. Petition No.:PLNPCM2025-00423. 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 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS: 1. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.4 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 The Council will consider adopting an ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document for 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 3, 2026 and Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). D. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Resolution: Alley Vacation Near 300 West and Paxton Avenue Extension The Council will consider adopting a resolution extending the time period for satisfying the conditions set forth in Ordinance No.13 of 2025 vacating an L-shaped City-owned alley that begins at approximately 268 West Paxton Avenue. The deadline extension would give the property owner an additional 12 months to satisfy the conditions of the ordinance. 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 - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider motions. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Resolution: Second Issuance of General Obligation Bond for Parks, Trails, and Open Space Improvements The Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing up to $51,000,000 in Federally Taxable General Obligation Bonds for the purpose of 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 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). 2. Motion: Approval of Conference Travel per Council Policy Manual The Council will consider a motion approving attendance at this year's National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Conference in Los Angeles from Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - Thursday, July 16, 2026. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). F. CONSENT: 1. Ordinance: Rio Grande Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendment The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance 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. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00180 and PLNPCM2025-00181. 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 Staff Recommendation - Set date. 2. Ordinance: Fence and Hedge Height Text Amendment The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend multiple sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code. The first proposal would increase the fence height of front yard fences (between the front lot line and the primary façade of the principal structure) from the required four feet to a maximum of six feet in all M-1 (Light Manufacturing) and M-1A (Northpoint Light Industrial) zoning districts City-wide. A second proposal would clarify the height and location of fences, walls, and hedges in residential districts, in accordance with the defined clear view standards. Currently, fences, walls, and hedges are all regulated the same in the ordinance. Planning staff has recommended removing the word 'hedges' to be replaced with the word 'landscaping' in the fencing ordinance and the ground mounted utility boxes ordinance. They have also recommended increasing the rear and side yard fence height to a maximum of seven feet. Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this petition. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00045 and PLNPCM2025-00138. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 10, 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 Staff Recommendation - Set date. 3. Ordinance: Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 527, 537, and 539 South 400 East The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of properties at approximately 527, 537 and 539 South 400 East from RMF-45 (Moderate/High Density Multi-Family Residential District) to MU-5 (Mixed-Use 5 District). The proposal would also amend the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map from Medium-High Density Residential to High-Density Mixed-Use. The proposed amendments would allow the developer to build a five-story residential building with ground-floor commercial space to complement the neighboring property to the north under the same ownership. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 4. Petitioner: Russ Poulsen with Thrive Development, the property owner. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00704 and PLNPCM2025-00984. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 17, 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 Staff Recommendation - Set date. 4. Ordinance: Recurring Nuisance Properties The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to nuisance private property. The proposal is intended to address persistent nuisance activity occurring on private properties and at commercial businesses where owners have failed to take proactive steps to curb illegal or disruptive conduct, including unruly parties, gatherings, and events on their premises. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, and Tuesday, February 17, 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 Staff Recommendation - Set date. 5. Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No.2) for Fiscal Year 2025-26 The Council will consider approving Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No.2) for Fiscal Year 2025-26. 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 - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 6. Board Appointment: Planning Commission - Anna Sullivan The Council will consider approving the appointment of Anna Sullivan, resident of District 1, to the Planning Commission for a term ending February 17, 2030. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 7. Board Reappointment: Arts Council - Matthew Coles The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Matthew Coles, resident of District 7, to the Arts Council for a term ending February 17, 2029. 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 - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. G. 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.) H. ADJOURNMENT: CERTIFICATE OF POSTING On or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 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. 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SLC, UT 84111
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February 13, 2026 09:03 AM

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