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Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City Council

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WORK SESSION AGENDA

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Business

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Event Start Date & Time

November 17, 2020 02:00 PM

Description/Agenda

SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION November 17, 2020 Tuesday 2:00 PM This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the Salt Lake City Emergency Proclamation. SLCCouncil.com 7:00 pm Formal Meeting (See separate agenda) 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 not yet determined. Item start times and durations are approximate and are subject to change at the Chair's discretion. Generated: 15:15:26 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: - Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/slcCouncil/ - YouTube: www.youtube.com/slclivemeetings - Web Agenda: www.slc.gov/council/agendas/ - SLCtv Channel 17 Live: www.slctv.com/livestream/SLCtv-Live/2 If you are interested in participating during the Formal Meeting for the Public Hearings or general comment period, you may do so through the Webex platform. To learn how to connect through Webex, or if you need call-in phone options, please visit our website or call us at 801-535-7607 to learn more. 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 More info and resources can be found at: www.slc.gov/council/contact-us/ 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 Windstorm ~ 2:00 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 windstorm. 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 - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a 2. Informational: Updates on Relieving the Condition of People Experiencing Homelessness ~ 2:20 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 - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a 3. Informational: Updates on Racial Equity and Policing ~ 2:40 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 - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a 4. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 Follow-up ~ 3:00 p.m. 15 min. The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about an ordinance that would amend the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2020-21. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. The proposal includes: - $1.5 million as part of a proposed expansion to the Accelerator program ($500 prepaid debit cards in direct aid to residents ineligible for CARES Act stimulus checks); - a new apprentice program pairing high school students and young adults with City employees; - additional funding for the enhanced YouthCity program; - homeless camp clean-up funding; - a downtown ambassadors program expansion into the Rio Grande neighborhood and North Temple area; - authorizing the third round of CARES Act funding the City may receive in the coming weeks to cover payroll expenses in the Fire Department and 911 Department; - and other items. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, November 10, 2020 and Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 10, 2020 and Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 17, 2020 5. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No. 5 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 ~ 3:15 p.m. 30 min. The Council will be briefed about an ordinance that would amend the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2020-21. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. The proposal includes: - accepting $7.1 million in U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CARES Act grants which will be awarded to specific community organizations through a separate, open, and competitive process; - adding temporary lighting near homeless resource centers; - repairs to City sidewalks damaged during the September 8 windstorm; - demolition of the Glendale water park; - $20.5 million from the next issuance of the $87 million voter-approved Streets Reconstruction Bond; - and other items. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 10, 2020 and Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 8, 2020 6. Tentative Break ~ 3:45 p.m. 20 min. 7. Ordinances: Creating an Appeal Hearing Officer System by Repealing Civil Service Commission and Employee Appeals Board ~ 4:05 p.m. 30 min. The Council will be briefed about a proposal to replace both the Civil Service Commission and the Employee Appeals Board with an appeal hearing officer system. The proposal also includes a new chapter in Salt Lake City Code to establish competitive merit-based recruitment and promotion processes for the Fire Department and the Police Department. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 8, 2020 8. Ordinance: Demolition of Dangerous or Boarded Buildings Follow-up Briefing ~ 4:35 p.m. 30 min. The Council will receive a follow-up briefing on changes to the City's Demolition ordinance. The proposed changes are intended to streamline the process for demolitions on commercial and residential properties, remove the requirement for a replacement use, landscape plan and bond, and provide clarity to the enforcement process for boarded buildings. Chapters 18.48, 18.64 and 2.21.030 of the Salt Lake City Code will be amended as part of this proposal. The continued public hearing for this item is scheduled during the November 17th formal meeting. The Council may consider taking action after the public hearing. *Note, a previous agenda occurrence incorrectly listed Chapter 18.84 instead of 18.48. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, September 15, 2020 and Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 6, 2020; Tuesday, October 20, 2020; and Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Standing Items 9. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair 10. 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: - City Boards and Commissions Vacancies; and - Scheduling items. 11. 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 § 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 Friday, November 13, 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.

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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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November 13, 2020 03:59 PM

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