SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
January 16, 2024 Tuesday 2:00 PM
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Council Work Room
451 South State Street, Room 326
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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7:00 pm Formal Meeting
Room 315
(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. Ordinance: Rezone at 2260, 2270, and 2290 East 1300 South ~ 2:15 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning of properties located at 2260, 2270, and 2290 East 1300 South from R-1/7,000 (Single-Family Residential District) to CB (Community Business District). The proposal would allow for a wider range of land uses including multi-family, commercial, retail, and restaurants. Future development plans were not submitted by the applicant at this time. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 6. Petitioner: Tyler Morris, representing the property owner.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
3. Ordinance: Avenues Restrictive Covenant ~ 2:35 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would relinquish Salt Lake City's interests in restrictive covenants on 18 single-family properties in the Avenues neighborhood near LDS Hospital in Council District 3. The proposal would not change the zoning of the affected properties.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
4. Ordinance: Community Benefit and Tenant Displacement Amendments ~ 2:55 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance designed to prevent the loss of existing affordable housing, counteract tenant displacement, and provide tenant relocation assistance when they are displaced by new development. The amendments to Salt Lake City Code would enact a new ordinance on General Plans (Title 19) and make corresponding changes in sections related to zoning (Titles 18 and 21A). These changes are designed to help implement policies approved by the Council in 2023 in the Thriving in Place anti-displacement plan.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
5. Ordinance: Economic Development Loan Fund - Eats, LLC. ~ 3:15 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would approve a $100,000 loan for Eats, LLC, doing business as Eats Bakery at 159 West Broadway Suite #200 from the Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF). Eats, LLC is a vegan bakery specializing in donuts, sweet rolls, and cookies. This loan will assist in the creation of three new jobs in the next year and the retention of two current jobs.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
6. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.3 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Follow-up ~ 3:25 p.m.
35 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about Budget Amendment No.3 for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget. 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 four new full-time paramedic employees in the Fire Department's Medical Response Team, creation of a Legislative Division with four new full-time employees in the City Attorney's Office, over $6 million of additional transportation impact fees for reconstructing 2100 South through the Sugar House Business district and the 600 North / 700 North corridor transformation project among other items.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY24.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 5, 2023; Tuesday, December 12, 2023; Tuesday, January 9, 2024 and Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
7. Informational: State of Utah Fraud Risk Assessment for 2023 ~ 4:00 p.m.
5 min
The Council will receive a briefing from the Administration on the 2023 official fraud risk assessment. This annual report is required by state law to be presented to the legislative body.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
8. Tentative Break ~ 4:05 p.m.
20 min.
9. Ordinance: Library Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 ~ 4:25 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would amend the budget for the Library Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-24. 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 a 1% cost of living increase for all Library employees and a new full-time employee for the Safety Team, among other items.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
10. Informational: Central Wasatch Commission Update ~ 4:40 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Central Wasatch Commission (CWC) about engagement and other activity related to local mountain areas, such as Millcreek, Big Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood canyons.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
11. Informational: State Legislative Briefing ~ 5:00 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about issues affecting the City that may arise during the 2024 Utah State Legislative Session.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
12. Board Appointment: Business Advisory Board - Sheridan Mordue ~ 5:30 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Sheridan Mordue prior to considering appointment to the Business Advisory Board for a term ending December 27, 2027.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
13. Board Appointment: Business Advisory Board - Barri Allaire ~ 5:35 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Barri Allaire prior to considering appointment to the Business Advisory Board for a term ending December 27, 2027.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
14. Board Appointment: Arts Council Board -Travis English ~ 5:40 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Travis English prior to considering appointment to the Arts Council Board for a term ending January 16, 2027.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
15. Board Appointment: Human Rights Commission - Lisia Santini ~ 5:45 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Lisia Santini prior to considering appointment to the Human Rights Commission Board for a term ending December 25, 2028.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
16. Board Appointment: Human Rights Commission - Lucia Rodriguez ~ 5:50 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Lucia Rodriguez prior to considering appointment to the Human Rights Commission Board for a term ending December 25, 2028.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Standing Items
17. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
18. 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 scheduling items.
19. 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 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, 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.
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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 Zoom. For more information, including Zoom connection information, please visit www.slc.gov/council/virtual-meetings.