SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
WORK SESSION
May 20, 2025 Tuesday 2:00 PM
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Council Work Room
451 South State Street, Room 326 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 SLCCouncil.com
2:00 PM Work Session
Or immediately following the 1:00 PM Community Reinvestment Agency Meeting
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
Click Here for the Mayor's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
1. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget: Information Management Services 2:15pm 45 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Information Management Services (IMS) budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The department provides technical and communication support for the City.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY26.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
2. Informational: mySLC Update 3:00pm 30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing from the Administration about mySLC the City's tool for residents to submit requests and feedback. The Administration will review current reporting features, dashboards, and give an update on the implementation of the tool citywide.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
3. Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 128 North N Street 3:30pm 20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning for the property at approximately 128 North N Street from the SR-1A (Special Development Pattern Residential District) to RMF-30 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential District). The proposal would enable the development of three residential infill rental housing units behind the primary structure on the property. The property sits on the East side of N Street one parcel south of the corner of N Street and 3rd Avenue. The property is located in the Avenues Local Historic District. The existing structure is rated as contributing to the historic district and would not be altered under the proposal.
Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 3. Petitioner: John Van Trigt, the property owner.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
4. Tentative Break 3:50pm 20 min.
5. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget: Department of Public Services 4:10pm 45 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Department of Public Services budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY26.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
6. Board Appointment: Planning Commission - Lilah Rosenfield ~ 4:55 p.m.
The Council will interview Lilah Rosenfield prior to considering appointment to the Planning Commission for a term ending May 20, 2029.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
7. Board Appointment: Planning Commission - Michael Vela 5:00pm 5 min.
The Council will interview Michael Vela prior to considering appointment to the Planning Commission for a term ending May 20, 2029.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
8. Board Appointment: Planning Commission - Jeffrey Barrett 5:05pm 5 min.
The Council will interview Jeffrey Barrett prior to considering appointment to the Planning Commission for a term ending May 20, 2029.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
9. Board Appointment: Bicycle Advisory Committee - Esther Daranciang 5:10pm 5 min.
The Council will interview Esther Daranciang prior to considering appointment to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending May 20, 2028.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
10. Follow-up: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget: Public Engagement Info for Department of Public Utilities 5:15 pm 30 min.
The Council will continue to review the proposed rate changes and public engagement of the recommended budget for the Department of Public Utilities for Fiscal Year 2025- 26.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY26.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3,
2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
11. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget: Justice Court Written Briefing
The Council will receive a written briefing about the proposed Justice Court budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The Justice Court handles misdemeanor criminal citations, small claims, traffic citations and traffic school for moving violations.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY26.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
12. Ordinance: Title 17 Updates Compiling with Rate Study and Regulatory Requirements Written Briefing
The Council will receive a written briefing about a proposal that would amend Chapter 17 of the Salt Lake City Code. The Department of Public Utilities requests the updates to align with the City's proposed water, sewer, and stormwater rate structures and to comply with regulatory requirements.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Standing Items
13. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
14. Report and Announcements from the Executive Director
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.
15. Tentative Closed Session
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 Friday, May 16, 2025, 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.
KEITH REYNOLDS
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@slc.gov, 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@slc.gov, 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 315 of the City Hall or online through Zoom. For more information, including Zoom connection information, please visit www.slc.gov/council/agendas.