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Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City Council

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FORMAL MEETING AGENDA

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December 8, 2020 07:00 PM

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SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORMAL MEETING December 8, 2020 Tuesday 7:00 PM This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the Salt Lake City Emergency Proclamation. SLCCouncil.com CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chris Wharton, Chair District 3 Andrew Johnston, Vice Chair District 2 James Rogers District 1 Dan Dugan District 6 Ana Valdemoros District 4 Darin Mano District 5 Amy Fowler District 7 Generated: 13:05:03 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/ Based on feedback we have received, we will be going back to our regular Formal Meeting format. Public hearings will be heard in the order on the agenda followed by a general comment session later in the meeting. 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 Chris Wharton will conduct the formal meetings. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Welcome and Public Meeting Rules. 4. Recognition of City Council Member Chris Wharton for his service to Salt Lake City as 2020 Council Chair. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS: 1. Resolution: 2020 Salt Lake City Water Conservation Plan The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would adopt the Department of Public Utilities' 2020 City Water Conservation Plan. The updated plan was developed per the State's Conservation Plan Act, in addition to other State and regional guidelines and industry best practices. Guidelines for plan development, as well as requirements in the conservation plans, include: - Water supply; - Historical water demand; - Water conservation goals; - Conservation program information; and - Adoption or approval by each water provider's governing body. The State Conservation Plan Act requires all water providers with more than 5,000 connections to submit a water conservation plan to the State every five years for review and approval. Implementation of the Water Conservation Program is included in the Public Utilities proposed budget each year. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, November 10, 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 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). 2. Ordinance: Street Vacation Near 800 N and Warm Springs Road The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would close a portion of 800 North Street adjacent to I-15 and Warm Springs Road. The applicant owns the property to the north and proposes that the vacated area will be split between the owners to the north and south. The closure will not impact traffic or access. The subject right-of-way is no longer used as a roadway and is generally unoccupied. Petition No.: PLNPCM2019-00824 FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). 3. Ordinance: Dockless Shared Mobility The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would regulate the use of electric scooters and other dockless, shared mobility devices in the City. The Council would also consider amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule as part of the dockless shared mobility device ordinance. Currently, dockless scooter companies operate under temporary operating agreements until an ordinance is passed. The latest version of a draft ordinance was sent to the Council in March 2020. The updated ordinance incorporates some feedback and concerns including additional requirements for safety features, insurance requirement changes, and language to better differentiate between scooters and devices - motorized or otherwise - used by individuals with reduced or specialized mobility, among other changes. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 5, 2020; Tuesday, June 16, 2020; Tuesday, August 11, 2020; and Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 7, 2020 and Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6 p.m.; Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). 4. Ordinances: Creating an Appeal Hearing Officer System by Repealing Civil Service Commission and Employee Appeals Board The Council will consider adopting two ordinances: 1. One would repeal City Code Chapter 2.16 (the Civil Service Commission ordinance), amend the entirety of City Code 2.24 (the Employee Appeals Board ordinance) and replace both the Civil Service Commission and the Employee Appeals Board with an appeal hearing officer system. 2. One would enact Chapter 2.98 Competitive Merit-based Recruitment and Promotion Processes in the Fire Department and the Police Department. The numbering of City Code 2.24 would remain the same, however the entire text would be replaced with the new hearing officer system for all eligible employee appeals. 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 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). 5. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No. 5 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 The Council will consider adopting 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 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). D. COMMENTS: 1. Questions to the Mayor from the City Council. 2. Comments to the City Council. (Comments are taken on any item not scheduled for a public hearing, as well as on any other City business. Comments are limited to two minutes.) E. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Motion: Meeting Remotely Without an Anchor Location The Council will consider a motion to ratify the determination that the Council will continue to meet remotely and without an anchor location under HB5002. 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 7, 2020; Tuesday, August 11, 2020; Tuesday, September 1, 2020; Tuesday, October 6, 2020; Wednesday, October 28, 2020; Tuesday, November 17, 2020; and Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). 2. Resolution: Local Emergency Declaration Extension - COVID-19 The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would extend the Mayor's March 10 proclamation declaring a local emergency relating to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The Council's most recent extension of the local emergency relating to COVID-19 terminates December 9, 2020. 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, August 11, 2020 and Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). 3. Resolution: Local Emergency Declaration Extension - Windstorm The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would extend the Mayor's September 8, 2020 proclamation declaring a local emergency relating to the windstorm. The Council's most recent extension of the local emergency relating to the windstorm terminates December 9, 2020. 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, October 6, 2020 and Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). 4. Resolution: Local Emergency Declaration Extension - Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would extend the Mayor's March 18 proclamation declaring a local emergency relating to a magnitude 5.7 earthquake.The Council's most recent extension of the local emergency relating to the earthquake terminates December 9, 2020. 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, April 14, 2020; Thursday, July 2, 2020; October 6, 2020; and Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Joint City Council-Mayor Resolution: Establishing Electrified Transportation Goals The Council will consider adopting a joint resolution with Mayor Mendenhall that would establish goals to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The focus of the resolution is electrification of transportation modes that otherwise heavily rely on gasoline, diesel or natural gas (rather than the broader scope of 'travelwise' strategies such as walking, biking or teleworking). If approved, the resolution would memorialize Administration and Council commitment, and provide direction for City departments and divisions to collaborate on transportation strategies that will improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). 2. Ordinance: Proposed Changes to the Police Civilian Review Board The Council will consider adopting ordinance changes to the Police Civilian Review Board (known as the PCRB or the CRB). The ordinance outlines independent civilian oversight of police conduct in specific cases through complaint review processes, and also recommends changes to Police Department policy and procedures. Changes could include expanding the size of the Board, reducing barriers to serving on the Board, and mandating an annual briefing to the Council, among others changes. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). G. CONSENT: 1. Ordinance: Amendment to Require Notice for Permits to Work in the Public Way The Council will set the date of Tuesday, January 19, 2021 to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amendment that would require notice to adjacent property owners for permits for above-ground work in the public way. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD Staff Recommendation - Set date. 2. Board Reappointment: Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails (PNUT) Advisory Board - Brianna Binnebose The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Brianna Binnebose to the PNUT Advisory Board for a term ending May 7, 2022. Brianna was originally appointed to serve an At-Large seat. The Administration would like to reappoint her to serve the remainder of her first term as the D5 representative. 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, December 8, 2020 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 3. Board Appointment: Housing Advisory and Appeals Board - Katie Sims (formerly Fredrickson) The Council will consider approving the appointment of Katie Sims (formerly Fredrickson) to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board for a term ending December 31, 2024. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Staff Recommendation - Approve . 4. Board Appointment: Housing Advisory and Appeals Board - Carrie Eschler The Council will consider approving the appointment of Carrie Eschler to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board for a term ending December 31, 2024. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 5. Board Appointment: Housing Advisory and Appeals Board - Sara Hart The Council will consider approving the appointment of Sara Hart to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board for a term ending December 31, 2024. FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Staff Recommendation - Approve. H. ADJOURNMENT: CERTIFICATE OF POSTING On or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 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.

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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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December 04, 2020 03:59 PM

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