SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
FORMAL MEETING
June 9, 2026 Tuesday 7:00 PM
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Council Chambers
451 South State Street, Room 315 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 slc.gov/council
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Alejandro Puy, Chair
District 2
Victoria Petro
District 1
Dan Dugan
District 6
Erika Carlsen, Vice Chair
District 5
Chris Wharton
District 3
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 Alejandro Puy will conduct the formal meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
4. The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall recognizing June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth Freedom Day in Salt Lake City.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Ordinance: Indefinite Alleyway Closure in Jefferson Park
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would indefinitely close a 16-foot by 275-foot north/south alleyway and a portion of a 15-foot by 100-foot east/west alleyway Block 1 of the West Boulevard Subdivision within Jefferson Park, pursuant to Utah Code ยง72-5-105. The proposal would consolidate all parcels that make up Jefferson Park into a single parcel to facilitate park improvements that are being funded by the Parks, Trails, and Open Space General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding. If the closure is approved, the alleyways will continue to be part of Jefferson Park. There are no properties that rely on these alleyways for access. The alley portion used by residents on 200 West and Goltz Avenue to access their properties will not be affected by the proposed closure.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, June 9, 2026 and Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Continue the Public Hearing.
C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.5 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 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 funding for new police officers, replacement of aging police patrol vehicles, the purchase of a transport van, and a pass-through of property tax revenue to the Salt Lake City Public Library, among other items.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY26.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
D. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Advice and Consent: Salt Lake City Judicial Nominating Commission Members
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Kate Fairchild and David Quealy as Salt Lake City's Judicial Nominating Commission Members.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider motions.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Resolution: Intention to Designate The Sugar House Special Assessment Area
The Council will consider adopting a Resolution of Intention to designate the Sugar House Business District 2027 (SHBD-27), establishing a Special Assessment Area (SAA) in the core commercial area of Sugar House. The proposal would also establish secondary assessment for specialty lighting and signage for a three-year period.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 28, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
F. CONSENT:
1. Ordinance: Alley Vacation at Approximately 567 East Warnock Avenue
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate a City-owned alley adjacent to the properties at approximately 567 East Warnock Avenue and 2434 South 600 East, running between Warnock Avenue and the Interstate 80 right-of-way. If approved, the alley would be divided in half and allocated to the neighboring property owners. The alley is 16.5 feet wide and 80 feet long, with no public access, and is currently occupied by power poles for both properties and lines crossing to the other side of Interstate 80. Located within Council District 7. Petitioner: Jill Genessy, on behalf of property owner Gray Willow, LLC. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-01099.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2. Ordinance: Mobile Business Text Amendment
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to mobile businesses on private property. The proposal would address legislative changes in state law that limit the types of regulations cities can impose on mobile businesses and bring the City's mobile business code into compliance.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
3. Resolution: Capital Improvement Program
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. to 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.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 16, 2026 and Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
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, June 5, 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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