SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
March 26, 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.
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: 300 West Corridor and Central Pointe Station Area Plan ~ 2:15 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the 300 West Corridor and Station Area Plan which covers the blocks adjacent to 300 West between approximately 1000 South and 2100 South. The update of the plan will provide guidance on anticipated development in the area. The City was awarded funding from the Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) for the development of the small area plan.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
3. Informational: State Legislative Briefing ~ 2:45 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; Tuesday, February 6, 2024; Tuesday, February 13, 2024; Tuesday, February 20, 2024; and Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
4. Ordinance: Window Requirements for New Construction in The City's Local Historic Districts ~ 3:15 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code and amend the adopted design standards for residential and multifamily structures pertaining to the regulation of windows in the H Historic Preservation Overlay which includes properties within local historic districts and landmark sites. The proposed amendments add clarity to existing processes in terms of appropriate window materials, window location, and window installation in new construction projects. The City currently has 14 local historic districts and approximately 150 Landmark Sites.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 21, 2024
5. Informational: Citizens' Compensation Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report ~ 3:35 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will be briefed by the Citizens' Compensation Advisory Committee to review the 2024 Annual Report. The report includes information and recommendations about market comparisons of City employee salaries, compensation strategies, and is presented for consideration each year prior to the City's budget review process.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
6. Tentative Break ~ 3:55 p.m.
20 min.
7. Informational: Sister Cities Annual Report 2023 ~ 4:15 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the Sister Cities Annual Report. The report includes a summary of the accomplishments achieved in 2023 and an outline of potential objectives and priorities for the future.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
8. Informational: Cultural Core and THE BLOCKS Update ~ 4:35 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive an update on the Cultural Core initiative, now known as 'THE BLOCKS.' The update will include an executive summary of year seven and the budget plan for year eight. The annual update is a requirement of the interlocal agreement between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County to develop, improve and market arts and cultural activities in downtown Salt Lake City. The goal of the Cultural Core initiative is to enhance downtown as a key cultural center for the city, region, and nation.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
9. Ordinance: Temporary Closure of 7200 West Between Interstate 80 and California Avenue ~ 4:55 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about temporarily closing a segment of 7200 West between I-80 and California Ave to mitigate unsafe conditions. State law allows temporarily closing certain streets until the unsafe conditions are mitigated or up to two years, whichever is less. Recurring illegal dumping activity on and adjacent to the road has worsened the risk of fire and caused mitigation expenses to the City.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 9, 2024
10. Informational: Council Retreat Follow-up ~ 5:15 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will review the list of projects that were raised at the Council's annual retreat on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, and discuss priorities and next steps.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
11. Board Appointment: Business Advisory Board - Kristen Lavelett ~ 5:45 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Kristen Lavelett prior to considering appointment to the Business Advisory Board for a term ending December 25, 2028.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Standing Items
12. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
13. 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.
14. 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 § 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, March 21, 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.
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 Zoom. For more information, including Zoom connection information, please visit www.slc.gov/council/virtual-meetings.