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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 Agenda

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Event Start Date & Time

July 21, 2026 02:00 PM

Description/Agenda

SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION July 21, 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 Jennifer Napier-Pearce 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. 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. Resolution: Waiver of Proximity for Silverside Deli at 2122 South Highland Drive 2:00pm, 10 min. The Council will receive a briefing on a resolution that would grant a waiver of proximity for Silverside Deli at 2122 South Highland Drive, pursuant to Utah Code 32B-1-202. The restaurant is located across the street from Sprague Library within Council District 7. 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 a specific proximity to a community location, such as a library, public park, or playground. 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, July 21, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 22, 2026 2. Ordinance: Maximum Daily Water Use Text Amendment 2:10 pm, 20 min. The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code to clarify that non-residential land uses are subject to the maximum daily water consumption of 200,000 gallons per day. On March 24, 2026, the Council adopted a temporary land use regulation (TLUR) that modified the exemptions to the maximum daily water use allowed. The proposal would formally adopt the TLUR, modifying the daily maximum water consumption allowed by limiting the exemptions to agriculture, schools, government-owned or operated facilities that primarily provide social services, places of worship, and hospitals. The proposal would apply to all zoning districts. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 25, 2026 3. Ordinance: Enhancing Transparency for Police Automatic License Plate Reader Systems 2:30pm, 20 min. The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend Chapter 2.10 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the regulation of the Police Department's use of the City's Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) system. The proposal would establish a regulatory framework to govern the use, access, retention, sharing, training, security, and auditing of the Police Department's use of the City's ALPR systems and data. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 22, 2026 4. Ordinance: Northwest Community Plan 2:50 pm, 40 min. The Council will receive a briefing about the Northwest Community Plan. The plan is designed to guide existing and anticipated development for the Rose Park, Fairpark, Jordan Meadows, Poplar Grove, and Westpointe neighborhoods for the next 15 years. The plan also includes the North Temple Station Area Plans for the four TRAX Stations within the plan area, as well as the future land use map. The plan is located in Council Districts 1 and 2. For more information visit link.slc.gov/NorthwestPlanUpdate. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 25, 2026 5. Informational: Central Community Plan Update 3:30pm, 30 min. The Council will receive a briefing from the Planning Division about an update to the Central Community Plan. The briefing will include an understanding of the scope of work and project timeline, any barriers that may impact the process, and provide the Council with an opportunity to give input on the public engagement process, stakeholders, and other information relevant to the project. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a 6. Tentative Break 4:00pm, 20 min. 7. Informational: Affordable Housing Incentives Two-Year Report 4:20 pm, 30 min. The Council will receive a briefing from the Community and Neighborhoods Division about the City's Affordable Housing Incentives (AHI). In 2024, the Council adopted the AHI, which included a request that the administration provide a report containing an analysis of the costs and benefits of administering the incentives after two years. As of April 2026, only two projects have been completed. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a 8. Resolution: Capital Improvement Program Follow-Up 4:50 pm, 60 min. The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about the City's 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 and Tuesday, July 21, 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 9. Board Appointment: Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails (PNUT) Advisory Board - Tyler Thunell ~ 5:50 p.m., 5 min. The Council will interview Tyler Thunell, resident of District 6, prior to considering appointment to the PNUT Board for a term ending July 21, 2029. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Standing Items 10. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair Report of the Chair and Vice Chair 11. 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 scheduling items. 12. Tentative Closed Meeting The Council will consider a motion to enter into 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, July 16, 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

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451 South State Street, Room 315
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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July 16, 2026 03:33 PM

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July 16, 2026 03:33 PM

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