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Salt Lake City Council Formal Meeting Agenda

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July 14, 2026 07:00 PM

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SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORMAL MEETING July 14, 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 slc.gov/council/agendas. Council Chambers 451 South State Street, Room 315 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 slc.gov/council 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 Jennifer Napier-Pearce 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 Erika Carlsen 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 March 3, 2026, March 24, 2026, April 7, 2026, May 12, 2026, and May 19, 2026, as well as the formal meeting minutes of January 13, 2026, February 17, 2026, March 10, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 21, 2026. 5. Remarks from Council Member Jennifer Napier-Pearce. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Items B1 and B2 will be heard as one public hearing. 1. Grant Application: Tourism, Recreation, Cultural, Convention and Airport Facilities Tax Act (TRCC) - Jordan River Trail The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Department of Public Lands to Salt Lake County. If awarded, the grant would fund consultant fees for interpretive programming development, materials, design, and engineering services, as well as the full construction of up to twenty rest stop stations. 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, July 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda. 2. Grant Application: State Dam Safety Grant - Red Pine Dam The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Department of Public Utilities to the Utah Division of Water Resources, administering funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency. If awarded, the grant would fund engineering investigation and design of upgrades to address deficiencies related to the existing rock fill core, outlet gate, crest, and slope protection, which would bring the dam into compliance. 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, July 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda. 3. 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 §72-5-105. 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 - Refer to motion sheet(s). 4. Ordinance: Alley Vacation at Approximately 567 East Warnock Avenue The Council will 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 - Refer to motion sheet(s). 5. Ordinance: Mobile Business Text Amendment The Council will 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 - Refer to motion sheet(s). 6. Resolution: Waiver of Proximity for Via Veneto Pizzarium at 511 East 900 South The Council will accept public comment on a resolution that would establish a waiver of proximity for Via Veneto Pizzarium at 511 East 900 South, pursuant to Utah Code 32B-1-202. The restaurant is located across the street from Liberty Park within Council District 5. As of May 2026, State code requires local municipalities to approve a waiver of proximity for liquor permits prior to the Utah Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (DABS) granting the license when the location is within specific proximity measurements of a community location. The City is required to hold a public hearing at least 30 days before a waiver can be approved. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS: NONE. D. NEW BUSINESS: NONE. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Ordinance Correction: Adopting the Rate of Tax Levy , Including the Levy for the Library Fund, for Fiscal Year 2026-27 The Council will consider approving a corrected ordinance adopting the proposed rate of tax levy, including the levy for the Library Fund for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Following the adoption of Ordinance 28 of 2026 on June 16, 2026, a technical error was discovered and corrected to align with the approved interim budget. Rates were updated to correct the technical error prior to the statutory deadline of June 22, 2026. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - TBD Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 and Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 and Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 16, 2026 and Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). F. CONSENT: 1. Ordinance: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Final City Budget Adoption The Council will set the date of Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting one or more ordinances approving the final budget for Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including the property tax increase outlined in the Property Tax Impact Schedule. The final budget action includes a tax rate adjustment exceeding the certified tax rate and will release revenue funds received through the tax rate increase from the restricted fund created at the time of the interim budget adoption. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - n/a Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Set date. 2. Ordinance: Truth-in-Taxation Hearing Adopting the Rate of Tax Levy, including the Levy for the Library Fund for Fiscal Year 2026-27 The Council will set the date for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance approving the final rate of tax levy for all City funds, including the Library Fund, upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City made taxable by law for Fiscal Year 2026-27. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - n/a Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Set date. 3. Resolution: Intention to Designate the Sugar House Special Assessment Area The Council will set the date of Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment on 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 a 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 - Set date. 4. Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board - Josh Strickland The Council will consider approving the appointment of Josh Stickland, resident of District 4, to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term ending July 14, 2029. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 5. Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board - My N. Helms The Council will consider approving the appointment of My N. Helms, resident of District 3, to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term ending July 14, 2029. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 6. Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board - Jordan Moss The Council will consider approving the appointment of Jordan Moss, resident of District 7, to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term ending July 14, 2029. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 7. Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board - Brook Bryn The Council will consider approving the appointment of Brook Bryn, resident of District 1, to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term ending July 14, 2029. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 8. Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board - Robert Eccles The Council will consider approving the appointment of Robert Eccles, resident of District 7, to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term ending July 14, 2029. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 9. Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board - Mitchell Roundy The Council will consider approving the appointment of Michelle Roundy, resident of District 4, to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term ending July 14, 2029. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 10. Board Appointment: Fire Code Board of Appeals - Gerald Strebel The Council will consider approving the appointment of Gerald Strebel, resident of Salt Lake County, to the Fire Code Board of Appeals for a term ending July 14, 2030. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 11. Board Appointment: Fire Code Board of Appeals - Lincoln Paxman The Council will consider approving the appointment of Lincoln Paxman, resident of Salt Lake County, to the Fire Code Board of Appeals for a term ending July 14, 2030. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 12. Board Appointment: Fire Code Board of Appeals - Donald Buckley The Council will consider approving the appointment of Donald Buckley, resident of Salt Lake County, to the Fire Code Board of Appeals for a term ending July 14, 2030. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 13. Board Appointment: Fire Code Board of Appeals - Scott White The Council will consider approving the appointment of Scott White, resident of Salt Lake County, to the Fire Code Board of Appeals for a term ending July 14, 2030. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 14. Board Appointment: Fire Code Board of Appeals - Mathew Sacco The Council will consider approving the appointment of Mathew Sacco, resident of Utah County, to the Fire Code Board of Appeals for a term ending July 14, 2030. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 15. Board Reappointment: Parks, Natural Lands, Trails, and Urban Forestry Advisory Board - Kerri Nakamura The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Kerri Nakamura, resident of District 5, to the Parks, Natural Lands, Trails, and Urban Forestry Advisory Board for a term ending July 14, 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, July 14, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 16. Board Reappointment: Library Board - Sariah Toronto The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Sariah Toronto, resident of District 6, to the Library Board for a term ending June 30, 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, July 14, 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 Thursday, July 9, 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.

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451 South State Street, Room 315
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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July 09, 2026 01:25 PM

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