SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
May 2, 2023
Tuesday 2:00 PM
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Council Work Room
451 South State Street Room 326
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
SLCCouncil.com
7:00 pm Formal Meeting
Room 326
(See separate agenda)
Welcome and public meeting rules
In accordance with State Statute and City Ordinance, the meeting may be held electronically. After 5:00 p.m., please enter the City & County Building through the main east entrance.
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.
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.
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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. Informational: Updates from the Administration ~ 2:00 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will receive information from the Administration on major items or projects in progress. Topics may relate to major events or emergencies (if needed), services and resources related to people experiencing homelessness, active public engagement efforts, and projects or staffing updates from City Departments, or other items as appropriate.
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: Equity Update ~ 2:15 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will hold a discussion about various initiatives led by the City's Office of Equity and Inclusion. These initiatives include, but are not limited to, improving racial equity and justice in policing. Discussion may also include updates on the City's other work to achieve equitable service delivery, decision-making, and community engagement through the Citywide Equity Plan, increased ADA resources, language access, and other topics addressed in the ongoing work of the Human Rights Commission and the Racial Equity in Policing Commission.
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: Planning Director's Local Historic District Reports ~ 2:35 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the Local Historic District Designation reports. The proposed boundaries are the Princeton Heights Local Historic District at approximately 1323 Princeton Avenue to 1500 East along Princeton Avenue. As well as the Yalecrest - Laird Heights Local Historic District from approximately 1300 East to 1500 East, including both the northern and southern sides of Laird Avenue. The Planning Division is requesting acceptance of the report by the City Council in order to continue the designation process.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
4. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.6 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 ~ 2:55 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would amend the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. The proposed amendment includes funding for adapting the Seven Canyons Fountain at Liberty Park into a dry art piece, a roof replacement for the Steiner Aquatics Center, and several proposals to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for revenue replacement and a $10 million contribution to the Perpetual Housing Fund of Utah among other items.
For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY23
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
5. Informational: Proposal for Investing in the Perpetual Housing Fund of Utah ~ 3:40 p.m.
40 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the Administration's proposal to use $10 million from the City's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to invest with the Perpetual Housing Fund of Utah to facilitate the development of affordable rental housing units in Salt Lake City under an equity sharing model.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
6. Tentative Break ~ 4:20 p.m.
20 min.
7. Informational: Review of Department of Public Lands Report Adequately Maintaining SLC's Public Lands ~ 4:40 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will be briefed on a report that the Department of Public Lands produced in response to a Fiscal Year 2022 Legislative Intent. It estimates future maintenance funding needs based on a complex framework that includes full staffing, replacement of failing infrastructure, and unfunded responsibilities, including tasks like weed abatement and tree maintenance.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
8. Informational: Police Department Crime Reduction Strategies ~ 5:10 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing from the University of Texas at San Antonio professors working with the Salt Lake City Police Department on crime reduction strategies. The Police Department's 2022 Crime Control Plan was informed by the group's research, particularly to address violent crime. One of the evidence-based strategies is hot spot policing which increases police visibility in the short-term in areas where violent crime is concentrated. Another strategy is problem oriented placed based policing over the medium term to address underlying conditions contributing to crime-prone areas, such as civil enforcement, nuisance abatement, and environmental design changes. Data is tracked to compare before and after interventions to help evaluate the effectiveness of strategies.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
9. Ordinance: Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund - Trackland, LLC ~ 5:40 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would approve a $350,000 loan for Trackland, LLC., at 2117 East Wilson Avenue from the Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF). Trackland, LLC is a Sugar House based software as a service (SaaS) company that is an add on to Salesforce that improves its function. This loan will assist in the creation of 20 new jobs in the next year and retention of 8 current jobs.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 16, 2023
10. Resolution: Local Emergency Declaration Extension - Flooding ~ 5:50 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will be briefed about a proposed resolution that would extend the Mayor's April 12, 2023 proclamation declaring a local emergency relating to flooding from spring runoff.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
11. Resolution: Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum for 2023 Election Services Written Briefing
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The Council will receive a written briefing about a resolution for an election services interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County. It defines the services the County will provide the City for the 2023 General Election, through the Ranked Choice Voting method, on November 7, 2023. The City will be responsible for any additional charges exceeding the estimated cost such as a recount which would be invoiced to the City after the election.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
12. Informational: Naming the Salt Lake International Airport Greeting Room the Senator Garn Greeting Room Written Briefing
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The Council will receive a written briefing about the proposal from Mayor Mendenhall in naming the Salt Lake International Airport Greeting Room the 'Senator Garn Greeting Room' after former Salt Lake City Mayor and Utah Senator Jake Garn. Senator Jake Garn was elected Salt Lake City Commissioner in 1967 and Mayor in 1971. He went on the serve three terms as a United States Senator from 1974-1992.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
13. Board Appointment Interviews for the Sister Cities Board ~ 6:00 p.m.
10 min
The Council will interview the following candidates prior to considering their appointment to the Sister Cities Board:
- John Wilson
- Matilyn Mortensen
- Ross Chambless
- Annie Quan
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Standing Items
14. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
15. Report and Announcements from the Executive Director -
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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;
- Inland Port Travel;
- Agenda Packet Days; and
- Scheduling Items.
16. Tentative Closed Session -
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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 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023, 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 RECORER
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@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
The public will be able to provide comments in-person in Room 326 of the City and County Building or online through Webex. For more information, including Webex connection information, please visit www.slc.gov/council/virtual-meetings.