SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
May 30, 2024 Thursday 1:00 PM
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Council Work Room
451 South State Street, Room 326
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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No Formal Meeting
Please note: A general public comment period will not be held this day. This is the Council's monthly scheduled briefing meeting.
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
Click Here for the Mayor's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
1. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Non-Departmental Fund ~ 1:00 p.m.
40 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Non-Departmental Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, which accounts for transfers to other funds, grants, and other special revenue funds that do not belong to particular City departments.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
2. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Insurance and Risk Management ~ 1:40 p.m.
40 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Insurance and Risk Management fund budget, which accounts for employee insurance plans, for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
3. Ordinance: Amending Title 2 Administrative Organization for the Sustainability Department ~ 2:20 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about potentially amending City Code Chapter 2.08.120 identifying the functions and responsibilities of the Sustainability Department. The amendment responds to a Legislative Intent from the last annual budget. There are four primary functions proposed and some have supporting focus areas and prioritization rankings.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 4, 2024
4. Ordinance: Title 18 Text Amendments ~ 2:40 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the text of Titles 2, 5, 18 and 21A of the Salt Lake City Code to update references to state adopted code, modify building code enforcement appeal process, add and increase building enforcement fines and penalties to match zoning enforcement and cost of operations. The changes are necessary to bring the City's building regulations into compliance with state law.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
5. Ordinance: Zoning Incentives for Adaptive Reuse and Preservation of Buildings Text Amendment ~ 3:00 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 pertaining to zoning incentives for adaptive reuse and preservation of buildings. The proposal would remove zoning barriers that prevent the reuse of buildings and offer zoning incentives to encourage a building to be reused rather than demolished. The proposed amendments involve multiple chapters of the Zoning Ordinance and would apply Citywide.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
6. Tentative Break ~ 3:20 p.m.
20 min.
7. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Community and Neighborhoods Department ~ 3:40 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Community and Neighborhoods Department budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
8. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Department of Public Services ~ 4:25 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Department of Public Services budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
9. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Police Department ~ 5:10 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Police Department budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
10. Dinner Break ~ 5:55 p.m.
30 min.
11. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Fleet Fund ~ 6:25 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Fleet Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, which provides vehicles, fuel, and vehicle maintenance and repair services for all City departments.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
12. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Unresolved Issues ~ 6:55 p.m.
40 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about unresolved issues relating to the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
13. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Human Resources Department Written Briefing
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The Council will receive a written briefing about the proposed Human Resources Department budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
14. Ordinance: Planning and Historic Landmark Commission Membership and Appeals Hearing Officer Term Limit Text Amendment Written Briefing
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The Council will receive a written briefing about a proposal that would amend various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the membership and term length of zoning decision-making bodies. The proposal is intended to reduce the minimum required number of commissioners for both the Planning Commission and Historic Landmark Commission so that if there is a sudden exit of commissioners, both land use authorities would be able to conduct City business. The proposal would also remove the language stating that the appeals hearing officer can serve no more than two consecutive five-year terms. This amendment will affect Chapter 21A.06 Decision Making Bodies and Officials.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Standing Items
15. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair -
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Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
16. 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.
17. 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 4:00 pm, Tuesday, May 28, 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.