SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
September 29, 2020
Tuesday 4:00 PM
This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the Salt Lake City Emergency Proclamation.
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4:00 PM Work Session
Or immediately following the 2:00 PM
Redevelopment Agency Meeting
No Formal Meeting
Welcome and public meeting rules
The Work Session is a discussion among Council Members and select presenters. The public is welcome to listen. Items scheduled on the Work Session or Formal Meeting may be moved and / or discussed during a different portion of the Meeting based on circumstance or availability of speakers.
Please note: Dates not identified in the FYI - Project Timeline are either not applicable or will be made available as the agenda item progresses.
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This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the Chair's determination that conducting the City Council meeting at a physical location presents a substantial risk to the health and safety of those who may be present at the anchor location.
The Salt Lake City Council Chair has determined that conducting a meeting at an anchor location under the current state of public health emergency constitutes a substantial risk to the health and safety of those who may attend in person. For these reasons, the Council Meeting will not have a physical location at the City and County Building and all attendees will connect remotely.
Members of the public are encouraged to participate in meetings. We want to make sure everyone interested in the City Council meetings can still access the meetings how they feel most comfortable. If you are interested in watching the City Council meetings, they are available on the following platforms:
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As always, if you would like to provide feedback or comment, please call us or send us an email:
- 24-Hour comment line: 801-535-7654
- council.comments@slcgov.com
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Upcoming meetings and meeting information can be found here: www.slc.gov/council/agendas/
We welcome and encourage your comments! We have Council staff monitoring inboxes and voicemail, as always, to receive and share your comments with Council Members. All agenda-related and general comments received in the Council office are shared with the Council Members and added to the public meeting record. View comments by visiting the Council Virtual Meeting Comments page.
Work Session items
1. Informational: Updates Relating to Mayor's Proclamations Declaring Local Emergencies for COVID-19, March Earthquake, and Wind Storm ~ 4:45 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Administration about the Mayor's emergency declarations relating to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the March 18th earthquake in the Salt Lake Valley, and the September 8th wind storm. As part of the update, the Council may discuss public health and other public safety, policy and budget issues stemming from the emergency declarations. The Council may also receive information or updates from organizations or experts related to the emergency responses and coordination, including but not limited to earthquake damage to the City, the functioning of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), City response and aid, and the status of City buildings.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Recurring Briefing
Set Public Hearing Date -
Hold hearing to accept public comment -
TENTATIVE Council Action -
2. Informational: Updates on Relieving the Condition of People Experiencing Homelessness ~ 5:05 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will hear updates and discuss issues pertaining to relieving the condition of people experiencing homelessness in neighborhoods throughout Salt Lake City.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Recurring Briefing
Set Public Hearing Date -
Hold hearing to accept public comment -
TENTATIVE Council Action -
3. Informational: Updates on Racial Equity and Policing ~ 5:25 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will hold a discussion about recent efforts on various projects City staff are working on related to racial equity and policing in the City. The conversation may include issues of community concern about race, equity, and justice in relation to law enforcement policies, procedures, budget, and ordinances. Discussion may include:
- An update or report on the newly-created Commission on Racial Equity in Policing; and
- Other project updates or discussion.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Recurring Briefing
Set Public Hearing Date -
Hold hearing to accept public comment -
TENTATIVE Council Action -
4. Resolution: Salt Lake City Flag Redesign Briefing ~ 5:45 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing on the proposed redesign of the Salt Lake City Flag.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Set Public Hearing Date -
Hold hearing to accept public comment -
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 6, 2020
5. Ordinance: Early Notification Text Amendment Follow-up ~ 6:05 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about an ordinance that would make various changes to Salt Lake City Code relating to early notification of the public and recognized community organizations for land use projects. The Council initiated this petition to clarify early notification regulations and public outreach. The purpose of the proposed changes is to increase awareness and participation by the public for various types of City projects while still providing a timely review process for applicants.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 4, 2020; Tuesday, March 3, 2020; and Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 4, 2020 and Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 3, 2020; Tuesday, October 6, 2020; and Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -
Standing Items
6. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
7. 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.
8. Tentative Closed Session
The Council will consider a motion to enter into Closed Session. A closed meeting described under Section 52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes including, but not limited to:
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; and
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 ยง 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 September 24, 2020, 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.
CINDY LOU TRISHMAN
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.
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@slcgov.com, 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@slcgov.com, 801-535-7600, or relay service 711.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the Chair determination that conducting the City Council meeting at a physical location presents a substantial risk to the health and safety of those who may be present at the anchor location. For these reasons, the Council Meeting will not have a physical location at the City and County Building and all attendees will connect remotely.
Meeting Information
Meeting Location
This meeting will be electronic per Chair determination that conducting the meeting at a physical location presents a substantial risk to the health & safety of those who may be present at the anchor location, and pursuant to SLC Emergency Proclamation.
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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