Salt Lake City public meetings in 2022
91 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting
The RDA Board will review and consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 audit, which shows the agency's financial condition as of June 30, 2022. The Board will also discuss policy changes to the RDA Legislative Branch leadership structure proposed by Board Chair Ana Valdemoros. The meeting includes approval of minutes from October 2022 and reports from the Executive Director and staff.
- Approval of FY 2021-22 RDA Audit
- Discussion of RDA Legislative Branch leadership structure changes
- Approval of meeting minutes from October 11 and October 18, 2022
- Public comment period for RDA business
- Possible closed session for property, litigation, or personnel discussions
The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2021-22 audit and meeting minutes from October. Members held a straw poll supporting a shift from two-year to one-year terms for the Chair and Vice-Chair positions.
- Approved meeting minutes of October 11 and October 18, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved Fiscal Year 2021-22 RDA Audit (7-0)
- Straw poll: Supported amending Chair position from two-year to one-year term (All present in favor)
- Approved entry into Closed Session for real property strategy and attorney-client matters (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will discuss a follow-up briefing on a proposed rezone and master plan amendment for 675 N F Street to allow a 19-lot single-family development called Capitol Park Cottages. They will also receive updates on the Thriving in Place anti-gentrification plan, discuss options for oversight audits, and consider naming the Justice Court building after Judge John L. Baxter. Several board appointments are scheduled for interviews.
- Rezone and master plan amendment at 675 N F Street for Capitol Park Cottages (Ivory Development, 19 lots)
- Thriving in Place anti-gentrification and anti-displacement plan update
- Discussion of options for routine oversight audits
- Naming the Justice Court building the 'John L. Baxter Justice Court'
- Board appointments: Arts Council, Bicycle Advisory Committee (3 seats), Historic Landmark Commission
The Council conducted a work session featuring briefings on the Thriving in Place anti-displacement strategy and a rezoning proposal for Capitol Park Cottages. No substantive votes were taken on these items, though several board appointment interviews were conducted for future formal consideration.
- Approved motion to enter Closed Session for real property and attorney-client matters (7-0)
- Approved motion to exit Closed Session (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Council Formal Meeting
The Council will consider adopting a $6 million deeply affordable housing grant allocation for permanent supportive and transitional housing, and a budget amendment including funds for critical infrastructure, Glendale Regional Park, police overtime, fire station renovations, and emergency rental assistance. Public hearings will be held on three grant applications (brownfields cleanup, transit signal equipment, and DUI enforcement equipment) and a library budget amendment. The Council will also vote on rezonings for a mixed-use development at 1550 S Main Street and a 19-lot single-family development at 675 N F Street, and a resolution to name the justice court building after Judge John L. Baxter.
- $6 million deeply affordable housing grant awards for permanent supportive and transitional housing
- Budget Amendment No.4 for FY 2022-23: sales tax revenue bonds for infrastructure, Glendale Regional Park, police overtime, fire station gender equity improvements, emergency rental assistance
- Rezone and master plan amendment at 1550 S Main Street assemblage for mixed-use/multi-family development
- Rezone and master plan amendment at 675 N F Street for 19-lot single-family 'Capitol Park Cottages' by Ivory Development
- Grant applications: brownfields cleanup at 22 S Jeremy Street, transit signal equipment at 30 intersections on UTA Route 1, and 14 portable breath testing devices for police
The Council approved funding allocations for the Homeless Housing Grant Fund and adopted a comprehensive budget amendment for FY 2022-23. They also approved two zoning changes for mixed-use and residential developments and renamed the Justice Court building.
- Approved Resolution 43 of 2022 for $6M deeply affordable housing grant awards (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 80 of 2022 for FY 2022-23 Budget Amendment 4 (6-0)
- Approved $1.3M Library Fund balance for property acquisition via Ordinance 74 (6-0)
- Approved rezoning and alley vacation at 1550 S Main Street for mixed-use development (6-0)
- Approved rezoning at 675 N F Street for 'Capitol Park Cottages' (4-2)
- Adopted Resolution 45 of 2022 naming the Justice Court building the 'John L. Baxter Justice Court' (7-0)
- Referred three grant applications (Brownfields, SMART, and DUI equipment) to future consent agenda (6-0)
- Approved multiple board appointments for Arts Council, Bicycle Advisory Committee, and Historic Landmark Commission (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Council Work Session Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council will discuss a resolution to award $6 million in grants for deeply affordable housing for residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness. They will also receive a follow-up briefing on Budget Amendment No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2022-23, which includes funding for critical infrastructure, Glendale Regional Park, police overtime, fire station renovations, and emergency rental assistance. Other informational items include updates on equity initiatives, state legislative issues, the Cultural Core plan, Downtown Alliance programs, watershed management, and water use limits.
- Resolution for $6 million in deeply affordable housing grant awards for permanent supportive or transitional housing
- Budget Amendment No. 4 for FY 2022-23 with funds for infrastructure, Glendale Regional Park, police overtime, fire station gender equity improvements, and emergency rental assistance
- Ordinance to establish water use limits for new commercial or industrial uses across the city's entire water service area
- Briefing on state legislative issues affecting Salt Lake City during the 2023 Utah State Legislative Session
- Board appointments: David Quealy (Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer), Jess Bird (Airport Board), Marti Woolford and Ebay Hamilton (Arts Council)
The Council conducted a series of informational briefings and interviews. No substantive ordinances or resolutions were voted on during this work session, though the Council did vote to enter a closed session for collective bargaining and real property discussions.
- Approved motion to enter Closed Session for collective bargaining, real property, and attorney-client matters (5-0)
- Approved motion to exit Closed Session and adjourn (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Council Formal Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council will hold public hearings on a rezone for a mixed-use development at 1550 S Main Street and on Budget Amendment No. 4 for FY 2022-23. The Council will also consider adopting an ordinance to expand water use limits to the entire service area, approve a $250,000 loan to Club Verse, and amend a dispatch agreement with Sandy City. Consent items include board appointments and reappointments.
- Public hearing on rezoning 1518-1546 S Main Street and 1515 S Richards Street to FB-UN2 for a mixed-use development
- Public hearing on Budget Amendment No. 4, including funds for Glendale Regional Park, police overtime, and fire station renovations
- Ordinance to limit new commercial/industrial water use to 200,000 gallons per day citywide
- $250,000 loan to Core Image Investments for Club Verse at 609 S State Street, creating 45 jobs
- Reappointment of Adam Weinacker and Carol Osborn to the Library Board
The City Council adopted an ordinance limiting new water availability across the city's service area and approved a $250,000 economic development loan. The Council also updated a public safety interlocal agreement with Sandy City and approved several board appointments.
- Adopted Ordinance 77 of 2022 establishing limits for new water availability (6-0)
- Approved $250,000 Economic Development Loan to Core Image Investments, LLC - Club Verse (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 44 of 2022 amending interlocal agreement with Sandy City for dispatch and records services (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including appointments to Library, Airport, Arts, and Disciplinary Appeals boards (6-0)
- Approved work session minutes from Nov 10, 2022, and formal minutes from Oct 18, 2022 (5-0)
- Deferred action on Budget Amendment No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Revised - Board Of Canvassers Meeting
The Board of Canvassers will meet to consider certifying the results of the November 8, 2022 Special Bond Election. The $85 million general obligation bond would fund parks, trails, and open spaces across all City Council districts. No other action items, public hearings, or comments are scheduled.
- Certification of the $85 million general obligation bond election results
- Bond funds would be used for parks, trails, and open spaces in all Council districts
- Meeting is limited to this single agenda item
The Board of Canvassers certified the results of the November 8, 2022, Special Bond Election. The $85 million general obligation bond for parks, trails, and open spaces passed with 71.32% of the vote.
- Accepted Salt Lake City Parks, Trails, and Open Space bond special election results (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Revised - Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will receive updates on zoning changes for the Fleet Block (8.75 acres between 300-400 West and 800-900 South) and a $250,000 loan to Core Image Investments for Club Verse at 609 South State Street. They will also discuss budget amendments for FY2022-23, including funding for Glendale Regional Park, police overtime, and fire station renovations, as well as temporary zoning for the Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center. Other items include an interlocal agreement with Sandy City for dispatch services and appointments to the Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officers Board.
- Fleet Block rezoning from Public Land and General Commercial to Form-Based Urban Neighborhood 3 (FB-UN3)
- $250,000 loan to Core Image Investments, LLC - Club Verse at 609 South State Street for 45 new jobs
- Budget Amendment No.4 for FY2022-23 including sales tax revenue bonds for infrastructure, Glendale Regional Park, police overtime, and fire station gender equity improvements
- Temporary zoning to allow Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center at 888 South 400 West to increase capacity by up to 10 individuals
- Amended interlocal agreement with Sandy City for dispatch and records management services
The Council held a work session to review budget amendments, zoning strategies for the Fleet Block, and public safety agreements. Several items received unanimous support via straw polls, though formal actions are pending. The session included interviews for Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officers.
- Straw poll: Unanimous support for 20 additional beds at Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center (total 50 beds)
- Straw poll: Unanimous support for $38K Rocky Mountain Power grant for EV charging on 200 South
- Straw poll: Unanimous support for $1.42M Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant re-scope
- Straw poll: Unanimous support for $5M U.S. Treasury funding for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- Approved motion to enter Closed Session for security deployment and attorney-client matters (6-0)
- Approved motion to exit Closed Session (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Revised - Council Formal Meeting
The Council will consider certifying the results of the November 8 special bond election for $85 million in parks, trails, and open space investments. They will also hold public hearings on four grant applications, including one for police and housing stability funding, and consider a rezone at 856 West 1300 South and a resolution to donate surplus computers. Other items include temporary zoning for a youth resource center and several board appointments.
- Certifying $85 million general obligation bond for parks, trails, and open spaces
- Public hearing on grant for two new patrol officers, one sergeant, and continued funding for 12 police officers and HEART coordinators
- Rezone at 856 West 1300 South from R-1/5,000 to FB-UN1 for potential attached residential project
- Resolution authorizing donation of 146 surplus city computers to disadvantaged communities
- Temporary zoning allowing Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center at 888 South 400 West to increase capacity by up to 10 individuals
The City Council approved a general obligation bond for parks and open space and authorized a digital equipment donation program. They also approved a property rezoning and a temporary capacity increase for a youth homeless resource center.
- Accepted $85 million Special Bond Election results for parks, trails, and open spaces (6-0)
- Approved rezoning of 856 West 1300 South from R-1/5,000 to FB-UN1 with residential-only conditions (6-0)
- Approved temporary zoning to increase capacity by up to 10 people at Youth Homeless Resource Center at 888 South 400 West (6-0)
- Authorized donation of 146 surplus computers to local nonprofits (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 40 recognizing December 1 as World AIDS Day (6-0)
- Closed public hearing and referred four grant applications to a future Consent Agenda (6-0)
- Appointed Kirsten R. Allen, Brandon T. Crowther, Clinton Drake, and Bryan M. Scott as Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officers (6-0)
- Set December 13, 2022, for public comment on Library Budget Amendment No. 1
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting
The RDA Board will hold a public hearing and vote on Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2022-23, which includes a $4 million gap loan for the Spark! affordable housing project, funding for a Station Center development plan contract, and market-based compensation adjustments. The Board will also consider a resolution to approve the term sheet for the Spark! project gap loan and a resolution governing quorum for electronic meetings. Additionally, the Board will receive a semi-annual property report and consider entering closed session for real property or litigation discussions.
- Public hearing and vote on RDA Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2022-23, including a gap loan for the Spark! project at 1500 West North Temple
- Resolution to approve a $4,000,000 gap loan term sheet to Brinshore Development, L.L.C. for a mixed-use affordable housing project at 1500 West North Temple
- Resolution to govern quorum calculation during electronic meetings
- Approval of meeting minutes from nine prior meetings dating back to May 2021
- Informational report on all Tier 1 and Tier 2 properties owned by the RDA
The Board approved a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and authorized a $4 million gap loan for the Spark! mixed-use affordable housing project. The Board also adopted a resolution regarding quorum calculations for electronic meetings.
- Adopted Resolution 18 of 2022 amending the FY 2022-23 budget (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 17 of 2022 approving a $4,000,000 gap loan to Brinshore Development, L.L.C. for the Spark! Project (6-0)
- Approved amendments to the Spark! Project Gap Loan Resolution (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 19 of 2022 regarding electronic meeting quorums (6-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from multiple dates between May 2021 and September 2022 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Revised - Council Work Session Meeting
The City Council will discuss several informational items and consider ordinances including a rezone and master plan amendment for a mixed-use development at 1550 S Main Street, a budget amendment for FY 2022-23, and a resolution approving the airport master plan update. The meeting also includes updates on equity initiatives, transportation planning, and a renewable energy program application.
- Rezone, master plan amendment, and alley vacation at 1518-1546 S Main St and 1515 S Richards St from CC and R-1/5000 to FB-UN2 for mixed-use/multi-family development
- Budget Amendment No.4 for FY 2022-23 including funds for critical infrastructure, Glendale Regional Park, police overtime, fire station gender equity renovations, and emergency rental assistance
- Resolution to approve Salt Lake City International Airport 2022 Master Plan Update
- Briefing on draft Transportation Master Plan (Connect SLC) replacing 1996 version
- Update on Little Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Impact Statement from UDOT
The Council held a work session to receive administrative updates on public health, equity, and transportation. A straw poll showed unanimous support for a budget amendment to fund new computers for Airport Police. Other budget items and zoning proposals were discussed but not formally decided.
- Unanimous straw poll support for $155,028.26 for Airport Police computers
- Approved motion to enter Closed Session for real property and attorney-client matters (6-0)
- Approved motion to exit Closed Session (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Revised - Council Formal Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council will hold public hearings and consider several items, including rezoning properties at 856 West 1300 South and 675 North F Street, a digital equipment donation program for surplus computers, and the Salt Lake City International Airport Master Plan update. The council will also set public hearing dates for a rezoning and alley vacation at 1550 South Main Street and a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022-23.
- Rezone at 856 West 1300 South from R-1/5,000 to FB-UN1
- Rezone and master plan amendment at 675 N F Street for Capitol Park Cottages (19-lot development by Ivory Development)
- Digital Equipment Donation Program donating 146 surplus computers to nonprofits
- Stealth Towers Text Amendments allowing towers up to 75 feet in Public Lands Zoning District
- Budget Amendment No.4 for FY 2022-23 including funds for Glendale Regional Park, police overtime, and fire station renovations
The Council approved the 2022 Airport Master Plan with added priorities for carbon reduction and accessibility. Other actions included approving a stealth tower height increase and an alley vacation. Several rezoning requests and a digital equipment donation program were deferred.
- Adopted Resolution 39 of 2022 approving the International Airport Master Plan (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 73 of 2022 allowing stealth towers up to 75 feet in PL Zoning Districts (5-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 72 of 2022 for alley vacation at 925 South 1200 West (6-0)
- Adopted Joint Resolution 38 of 2022 declaring Nov 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance (6-0)
- Approved Consent agenda including 6 board appointments and reappointments (6-0)
- Deferred action on rezoning at 856 West 1300 South (6-0)
- Deferred action on Digital Equipment Donation Program (6-0)
- Deferred action on rezoning at 675 North F Street (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Revised - Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will receive briefings on several items, including a proposed rezone and master plan amendment at 675 N F Street for a 19-lot single-family development, a $3.5 million HOME-ARPA grant for homelessness and domestic violence survivors, a digital equipment donation program, and stealth tower text amendments. They will also interview candidates for the Director of Economic Development and three Accessibility and Disability Commission appointments.
- Rezone and master plan amendment at 675 N F Street for Capitol Park Cottages (19-lot single-family development by Ivory Development)
- Briefing on $3.5 million HOME-ARPA grant from HUD for housing assistance
- Resolution to donate 146 surplus city computers to low-income families and nonprofits
- Follow-up on stealth wireless tower text amendments allowing towers up to 75 feet in Public Lands district
- Interview of Lorena Riffo-Jenson for Director of Economic Development
Revised - Council Formal Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council will hold public hearings and consider multiple action items, including an $85 million general obligation bond for parks and open space, approval of the airport master plan, and zoning changes for shared housing, off-street parking, and multi-family development. The Council is also set to vote on a 40-year lease for a tiny home village with 54 affordable housing units and a rezoning for permanent supportive housing at 1850 West Indiana Avenue.
- Public hearing on $85 million general obligation bond for parks, trails, and open space
- Vote on zoning text amendments redefining Single Room Occupancy as Shared Housing
- Vote on off-street parking regulation changes to simplify rules and address enforcement
- Vote on rezoning 16 South 800 West to allow a mixed-use building up to 75 feet tall
- Vote on 40-year below-market ground lease for The Other Side Village tiny home project (54 affordable units)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting
The RDA Board of Directors will discuss a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022-23 and several loan requests. Items include financing for an accessory dwelling unit program, the Bicycle Collective headquarters, and a brewery expansion.
- Budget Amendment No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 including a gap loan for the Spark! project
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing Program briefing
- Resolutions regarding Utah Performing Arts Center interlocal agreements
- Resolution for a $500,000 increase to a loan up to $2,250,000 for the Bicycle Collective
- Loan request for Fisher Brewing Company LLC expansion at 316 West 800 South
The RDA Board approved a $500,000 increase to a loan for the Bicycle Collective, bringing the total to $2.25 million, to fund construction of its headquarters at 901 South Gale Street. The Board also adopted resolutions amending interlocal agreements for the Eccles Theater to save on insurance costs, approved a $136,962 forgivable loan to Fisher Brewing for a taproom expansion, and set a November 10 public hearing for a budget amendment. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved $2.25M loan to Bicycle Collective for headquarters at 901 S Gale Street (5-0)
- Adopted third amendment to Eccles Theater operating agreements to streamline insurance (5-0)
- Approved $136,962 forgivable loan to Fisher Brewing for Granary District adaptive reuse project (5-0)
- Set November 10, 2022 public hearing for RDA Budget Amendment No. 2 (consent agenda, 5-0)
- Approved minutes from June 15, 2021 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council is holding a work session to receive briefings on airport planning, budget contingencies, and zoning changes. Members are discussing interlocal agreements regarding the Utah Inland Port Authority and the Utah Performing Arts Center.
- Salt Lake City International Airport 2022 Master Plan Update
- Airport Fund Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Contingency release
- Rezoning of 856 West 1300 South from R-1/5,000 to FB-UN1
- Interlocal Agreement with Utah Inland Port Authority regarding mitigation funds and affordable housing
- Alley vacation at approximately 925 South 1200 West
The Council received briefings on several items but took no final votes, as this was a work session. The most significant discussion was on a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Utah Inland Port Authority, which would set terms for tax increment distribution, environmental and community mitigation, and affordable housing funding. A vote on that resolution is scheduled for October 18, 2022. Other briefings covered the Airport Master Plan, a rezone at 856 West 1300 South, and amendments to Utah Performing Arts Center agreements.
- No final decisions made; all items were briefings only
- Set public hearing for rezone at 856 West 1300 South for October 18, 2022
- Tentative Council action on Airport Fund Budget Contingency set for October 18, 2022
- Tentative Council action on Utah Inland Port Authority Interlocal Agreement set for October 18, 2022
- Tentative Council action on Utah Performing Arts Center Interlocal Agreements set for October 18, 2022
- Tentative Council action on alley vacation at 925 South 1200 West set for November 10, 2022
Limited Formal Meeting
The City Council is accepting public comment regarding a proposed $85 million general obligation bond. If approved by voters on November 8, 2022, the funds would be used for parks, trails, and open space facilities.
- Public hearing on $85 million general obligation bonds for parks, trails, and open space
The City Council held a public hearing to accept comment on a proposed $85 million general obligation bond for parks, trails, and open space, which will be on the November 8, 2022 ballot. No action was taken; a second hearing is scheduled for October 18, 2022. The hearing was closed on a 5-0 vote.
- Closed public hearing on $85M parks bond (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Revised - Council Work Session Meeting
The Council is holding a work session to discuss several zoning changes, land annexations, and project updates. Key topics include a proposed tiny home village and the master plan for Glendale Regional Park.
- Proposed 40-year lease for The Other Side Village tiny home project at 1850 West Indiana Avenue
- Rezoning of 37.1 acres at 1850 West Indiana Avenue and 1965 West 500 South to FB-UN2
- Proposed rezoning and alley vacation for mixed-use development at 1550 S Main Street
- Annexation petition for land at approximately 2200 West between 2800 North – 3300 North
- Updates on the Glendale Regional Park Master Plan
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on October 4, 2022, receiving informational briefings on several items but taking no final votes. Key topics included updates on the Glendale Regional Park Master Plan, a follow-up on The Other Side Village pilot project for affordable housing, and a briefing on FY2023 Sustainability funds for electrified transportation. The council also interviewed two board appointees and held closed sessions for litigation and property discussions. No substantive decisions were made; all items were informational or pending future action.
- No final votes taken; all items were informational briefings or interviews
- Council interviewed Jeremy Beckham for Police Civilian Review Board appointment (placed on consent agenda)
- Council interviewed David Leta for Human Rights Commission appointment (placed on consent agenda)
- Council held closed sessions for litigation strategy and real property discussions (7-0 votes to enter/exit)
Revised - Council Formal Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council is meeting to discuss a budget amendment and several grant applications. The body is also considering ordinances for a new station area plan and a tiny home village project.
- Budget Amendment No. 3 including $6 million for deeply affordable housing
- Proposed 40-year lease for The Other Side Village tiny home project at 1850 West Indiana Avenue
- Rezoning of 37.1 acres at 1850 West Indiana Avenue and 1965 West 500 South to FB-UN2
- Adoption of the Ballpark Station Area Plan (900 South to 1700 South, State Street to I-15)
- Grant applications for Police Department (JAG Grant), Railroad crossing at 4900 West 700 South, YouthCity Snacks, and Western Adaptation Alliance Conference
The Salt Lake City Council approved Budget Amendment No. 3 for FY2022-23, including $6 million for deeply affordable housing, and adopted several other ordinances and resolutions. The council also declared the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day and opposed a gondola alternative for Little Cottonwood Canyon. Public hearings were held on grant applications and the Ballpark Station Area Plan, with action deferred to future meetings.
- Approved Budget Amendment No. 3 for FY2022-23, including $6M for deeply affordable housing (6-0)
- Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 29 declaring Indigenous Peoples Day (7-0)
- Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 30 opposing gondola alternative for Little Cottonwood Canyon (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 62 vacating Green Street alley (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 64 deferring Emergency Loan Program repayments to Dec 31, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 65 for placement of small cell wireless facilities in public way (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 31 accepting annexation petition at 2200 West between 2800-3300 North (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including board appointments to Police Civilian Review Board, Human Rights Commission, Airport Board, and Arts Council (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council is holding a work session to review proposed budget changes, zoning amendments for housing, and the development of a tiny home village. Members will also interview candidates for the City Engineer and Housing Advisory and Appeals Board positions.
- Budget Amendment No. 3 including $6 million for deeply affordable housing
- Proposed 40-year ground lease for The Other Side Village at 1850 West Indiana Avenue
- Rezoning of 37.1 acres at 1850 West Indiana Avenue and 1965 West 500 South to FB-UN2
- Proposed deferral of Emergency Loan Program repayments to December 31, 2024
- Zoning amendments regarding off-street parking, shared housing, and RMF-30
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on September 20, 2022, receiving briefings on several items but taking no final votes. Key discussions included a proposed $6 million budget amendment for deeply affordable housing, an ordinance to defer Emergency Loan Program repayments to December 2024, and updates on zoning changes for shared housing, off-street parking, and RMF-30 districts. The Council also heard presentations on the Northpoint Small Area Master Plan, The Other Side Village pilot project, and small cell wireless facility placement. No substantive decisions were made; all items are scheduled for future formal action.
- No final votes taken; all items remain in briefing stage
- Straw poll supported drafting shared housing ordinance with adaptive reuse option and cap on people per unit (unanimous)
- Straw poll supported rounding up parking requirement for bicycle parking (unanimous)
- Straw poll supported Know Your Neighbor grant with condition that no FTE created without funding (unanimous)
- Closed session entered to discuss real property and attorney-client matters (6-0 vote)
- Closed session exited (7-0 vote)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Council Formal Meeting
The Council will consider several budget amendments for fiscal year 2022-23, including funding for airport expansions and affordable housing. Additionally, the agenda includes zoning changes and lease authorizations related to The Other Side Village pilot project.
- Vacation of City-owned alley in Marion Park Subdivision
- Rezoning and Master Plan amendment at 16 South 800 West
- Budget Amendment No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2022-23
- Budget Amendment No. 3 including $6 million for affordable housing
- Lease authorization for The Other Side Village at 1850 West Indiana Avenue
The Salt Lake City Council held public hearings and voted unanimously on several items, including adopting two budget amendments for FY 2022-23. Budget Amendment No. 2 (Ordinance 57) funded airport expansions and salary adjustments; Budget Amendment No. 3 (Ordinance 58) allocated $6 million for deeply affordable housing. The Council also approved a rezone at 1330 South 700 West, a $50,000 loan for Kahve Cafe, and the appointment of Mark Stephens as City Engineer. Public hearings on the Green Street alley vacation, a rezone at 16 South 800 West, and The Other Side Village project were closed with action deferred.
- Adopted Ordinance 57 (Budget Amendment No. 2) funding airport expansions and salary adjustments (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 58 (Budget Amendment No. 3) allocating $6 million for deeply affordable housing (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 59 amending the Growing SLC housing plan implementation (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 60 rezoning 1330 South 700 West from R-1/7,000 to CB (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 61 approving $50,000 loan for Kahve Cafe from Economic Development Loan Fund (7-0)
- Approved appointment of Mark Stephens as Salt Lake City Engineer (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 28 releasing $125,000 budget contingency for Community Food Assessment (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda setting Ballpark Station Area Plan hearing date and board appointments (7-0)
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting
The Redevelopment Agency Board will discuss amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget to fund the Marmalade Plaza Project and property acquisitions in the Depot District. The Board will also consider a request for a Seller's Note and Gap Loan for a mixed-use housing project.
- Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2022-23
- $4,000,000 Seller’s Note and $4,000,000 Gap Loan for Spark development at 1500 West North Temple
- Funding for Marmalade Plaza Project
- Property acquisition in the Depot District
- Briefing on Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) creation
The RDA Board approved two budget amendments: $1 million to complete Marmalade Plaza and $3.9 million to purchase three parcels in Station Center. The board also approved a $4 million seller's note for the Spark affordable housing project at 1500 W. North Temple and received a briefing on creating Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zones. All votes were 7-0.
- Approved $1M for Marmalade Plaza completion (7-0)
- Approved $3.9M to purchase Station Center parcels (7-0)
- Approved $4M seller's note for Spark development at 1500 W. North Temple (7-0)
- Closed public hearing on budget amendment (7-0)
- Approved minutes from October 12, 2021 meeting (7-0)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council is holding a briefing session to discuss several proposed ordinances and budget amendments. Key topics include zoning changes for housing and development, the Ballpark Station Area Plan, and airport infrastructure funding.
- Proposed $6 million in one-time funding for deeply affordable housing
- Budget Amendment No. 2 for a 16 gate expansion of Concourse B at Salt Lake City International Airport
- Rezoning of 1850 West Indiana Avenue and 1965 West 500 South for The Other Side Village supportive housing
- Rezoning of 16 South 800 West to allow a mixed-use building up to 75 feet
- Adoption of the Ballpark Station Area Plan covering the area between 900 South to 1700 South and State Street to I-15
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on September 13, 2022, receiving briefings on several items but taking no final votes. Key discussions included a $6 million proposal for deeply affordable housing, a 16-gate expansion at the airport, and rezoning for a homeless village. No decisions were made; public hearings are scheduled for September 20.
- No formal votes taken; all items were briefings only
- Straw poll unanimously supported releasing $125,000 for a Sustainability Food Assessment
- Public hearing set for September 20 on Green Street alley vacation
- Public hearing set for September 20 on rezone at 16 South 800 West
- Public hearing set for September 20 on rezoning for The Other Side Village
- Public hearing set for October 4 on Ballpark Station Area Plan
- Public hearing set for September 20 on Budget Amendment No. 2
- Public hearing set for September 20 on Growing SLC Implementation Plan
Council Formal Meeting
The City Council is holding public hearings on a sales tax revenue bond and the International Airport Master Plan. The body is also considering a budget amendment for FY 2022-23 and a loan for Kalo Clinical Research.
- Proposed $67.5 million sales tax revenue bonds for projects including road repairs and Pioneer Park improvements
- Proposed $85 million General Obligation bond for parks, trails and open space
- Proposed $262,963.61 loan for Kalo Clinical Research from the Economic Development Loan Fund
- Rezone request for 1330 South 700 West from R-1/7,000 to Community Business
- Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY 2022-23 including 600 North/700 North corridor transformation
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council is holding a work session to discuss a 40-year lease for a tiny home village and a $50,000 loan for Kahve Cafe. Members will also review budget amendments for FY 2022-23 and conduct interviews for several city board appointments.
- Proposed 40-year ground lease for The Other Side Village Pilot Project at 1850 West Indiana Avenue for 54 affordable housing units
- Proposed $50,000 loan for Kahve Café, LLC from the Economic Development Loan Fund
- Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY 2022-23 including transportation impact fees for the 600 North/700 North corridor
- Water Conservation and Landscaping Regulations Report regarding zoning code and water conservation
- Interviews for Police Civilian Review Board and PNUT Advisory Board appointments
The Council received a briefing on a proposed 40-year, $1/year ground lease for The Other Side Village, a tiny home project with 54 affordable housing units at 1850 West Indiana Avenue. No vote was taken; the item remains under discussion. The Council also heard informational updates on COVID-19, equity initiatives, legislative intents, water conservation, and budget amendments, but took no final decisions on these items.
- Discussed 40-year below-market lease for The Other Side Village pilot project (no vote taken)
- Heard COVID-19 update: cases down 17%, new boosters authorized
- Reviewed legislative intents for FY2022-23 budget (no action taken)
- Received water conservation landscaping report (no action taken)
- Interviewed board appointees for PNUT and Police Civilian Review Board (placed on consent agenda)
- Noted $2.75M Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation grant for 13 new FTEs
- Added two new budget amendment items: I4 ($2M governmental immunity fund) and I5 (Outdoor Business Activity Grant)
Special Limited Formal Meeting
The City Council is holding a Truth-in-Taxation hearing to accept public comment. The body will consider adopting the final budget and tax levy rates for all City funds, including the Library Fund, for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
- Truth-in-Taxation Hearing for Fiscal Year 2022-23
- Adoption of final rate of tax levy for all City funds and Library Fund
- Adoption of final budget and Library Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23
The City Council held a truth-in-taxation hearing and then voted unanimously (7-0) to adopt an ordinance establishing the final property tax levy for all City funds including the Library Fund for fiscal year 2022-23, and to ratify the budget as adopted in June. Public comment included both opposition to the tax increase and support for bond-funded projects.
- Adopted ordinance establishing final tax levy and ratifying FY 2022-23 budget (7-0)
Special Limited Formal Meeting
The City Council is meeting to schedule public hearings and reconsider motions regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. The body will also set dates to discuss a lease and rezoning for a tiny home village project.
- Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY 2022-23, including 600 North/700 North corridor transformation project
- Proposed 40-year below-market ground lease for The Other Side Village Pilot Project at 1850 West Indiana Avenue
- Rezoning of 37.1 acres at 1850 West Indiana Avenue and 1965 West 500 South from PL to FB-UN2
- Proposed construction of approximately 54 units of affordable housing at 1850 West Indiana Avenue
The Salt Lake City Council voted unanimously to reconsider and continue the public hearing for Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 to September 6, 2022. The Council also set a September 20, 2022 public hearing for a rezoning and lease-rate resolution to facilitate The Other Side Village pilot project, a 54-unit tiny-home affordable housing development at 1850 West Indiana Avenue. The meeting included a closed session for litigation and attorney-client matters.
- Reconsidered and continued Budget Amendment No. 1 public hearing to Sept. 6, 2022 (7-0)
- Set Sept. 20, 2022 public hearing for The Other Side Village lease rate and term resolution (7-0)
- Set Sept. 20, 2022 public hearing for rezoning 1850 W Indiana Ave and 1965 W 500 South from PL to FB-UN2 (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda setting both public hearing dates (7-0)
- Entered closed session for pending litigation and attorney-client matters (7-0)
- Exited closed session (6-0, Valdemoros absent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Council Formal Meeting
The City Council is discussing several large-scale funding measures, including a general obligation bond for parks and trails and a sales tax revenue bond for infrastructure. The body is also considering a budget amendment for FY 2022-23 and multiple zoning changes across the city.
- Resolution for $80 million General Obligation Bonds for parks, trails, and open space
- Resolution authorizing up to $65 million of sales and excise tax revenue bonds
- Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2022-23
- Rezone of 1902-1954 North Rose Park Lane from R-1/7,000 to Open Space District
- Zoning amendment at 805 South 800 West from M-1 to R-MU-35
The Salt Lake City Council approved a resolution to hold a special election on an $80 million general obligation bond for parks, trails, and open space, with a public hearing set for October 11 and a public meeting on October 18. The Council also adopted several zoning changes, including rezoning properties on Rose Park Lane, Hoyt Place, 800 West, and 500 East, and approved a $350,000 loan to Chip Cookies, LLC. Additionally, the Council adopted the FY2023 Capital Improvement Program allocations and authorized up to $67.5 million in sales tax revenue bonds.
- Adopted Resolution 24 of 2022 for $80M GO bond election (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 25 of 2022 authorizing up to $67.5M sales tax revenue bonds (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 45 of 2022 rezoning Rose Park Lane properties to Open Space (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 46 of 2022 rezoning 858/860 W Hoyt Place to SR-3 (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 47 of 2022 rezoning 805 S 800 W to R-MU-35 (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 48 of 2022 rezoning 2435 S 500 E to RMF-35 (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 52 of 2022 approving $350,000 loan to Chip Cookies, LLC (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including appointments to Community Recovery Committee (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council is holding a work session to review several proposed ordinances and informational updates. Key discussions include budget adjustments for street and bike improvements, a zoning change for a property on South 700 West, and the potential use of ranked choice voting for 2023 elections.
- Proposed rezone of 1330 South 700 West from R-1/7,000 to Community Business
- Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY 2022-23 including transportation impact fees and 600 North/700 North corridor improvements
- Proposed $262,963.61 loan from the Economic Development Loan Fund to Kalo Clinical Research
- Creation of the Outdoor Business Activity Grant Program
- Proposed membership modifications for the Community Recovery Committee regarding American Rescue Plan Act funds
Limited Formal Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council is conducting a Truth-in-Taxation hearing to accept public comment. The Council will consider adopting ordinances for the final tax levy rate and the city budget, including the Library Budget, for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
- Truth-in-Taxation Hearing for Fiscal Year 2022-23 regarding the final tax levy rate and city budget
The council held a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase for FY 2022-23 but continued it to August 29 due to a noticing issue. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.
- Continued truth-in-taxation public hearing to August 29, 2022 at 6:00 pm (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will discuss several major projects including the Salt Lake City International Airport Master Plan update and bond proposals for parks and infrastructure. Additional items include a proposed loan for Chip Cookies, LLC. and various board appointments.
- Salt Lake City International Airport 2022 Master Plan Update briefing
- Deliberation of General Obligation Bond and Sales Tax Revenue Bond
- Capital Improvement Program projects follow-up
- $350,000 loan for Chip Cookies, LLC. at 4752 W California Ave, A100
- Telecommunications franchise agreement for Uniti National, LLC.
The Council held straw polls on several funding items, unanimously supporting $5 million for Fairmont Park, $10 million for Pioneer Park, increasing Warm Springs funding to $8 million, and Fisher Mansion to $3 million, with flexible language for Fairmont Park. They also unanimously supported $300,000 for Riverside Park improvements and $81,012 for the 1000 West Fairpark Traffic Circle, but rejected a $500,000 proposal for Mountain Dell Disc Golf Park (6-1). The Council entered closed session for attorney-client and litigation discussions.
- Straw poll: Supported $5M Fairmont Park, $10M Pioneer Park, $8M Warm Springs, $3M Fisher Mansion (unanimous)
- Straw poll: Supported $300,000 for Riverside Park improvements from Park Impact Fees (unanimous)
- Straw poll: Supported $81,012 for 1000 West Fairpark Traffic Circle from General Fund (unanimous)
- Straw poll: Rejected $500,000 for Mountain Dell Disc Golf Park (6-1)
- Straw poll: Supported moving $152,000 excess funding to cost overrun account (unanimous)
- Motion: Entered closed session for attorney-client and litigation matters (7-0)
- Motion: Exited closed session (7-0)
Council Formal Meeting
The Council is holding public hearings on several zoning amendments and a capital improvement program resolution. They are also considering the issuance of General Obligation bonds for street work and a grant application for homeless shelter mitigation.
- Authorization of up to $23,600,000 in General Obligation bonds for street reconstruction
- Rezone of 1902, 1932, 1944, and 1954 North Rose Park Lane to Open Space District
- Zoning amendment at 858 and 860 West Hoyt Place to allow two new single family homes
- Zoning amendment at 805 South 800 West from Light Manufacturing to Residential/Mixed Use
- Grant application for One HEART Business and Community Liaison and 12 police officers
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting
The Redevelopment Agency Board will discuss allocating $3 million for Emergency Gap Financing through the Housing Development Loan Program. The Board will also review a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and interview candidates for the Redevelopment Advisory Committee.
- Proposed $3 million in Emergency Gap Financing for the Housing Development Loan Program
- Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY 2022-23 including Marmalade Plaza Project and Depot District property acquisition
- Interviews and appointments for the Redevelopment Advisory Committee (Baxter Reecer, Amy Rowland, and Brian Doughty)
- Status report on the RDA commercial loan portfolio
The RDA Board approved Resolution 9 of 2022, allocating $3 million in Emergency Gap Financing through the Housing Development Loan Program to three affordable housing projects, all requesting $1 million and meeting threshold requirements. The Board also approved a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-23, adding $1 million for the Marmalade Plaza Project and $3.9 million for property acquisition in the Depot District, with a public hearing set for September 13, 2022. Additionally, the Board approved the consent agenda, including appointments to the Redevelopment Advisory Committee, and approved the June 14, 2022 meeting minutes.
- Approved Resolution 9 of 2022: $3M Emergency Gap Funding allocations for housing (7-0)
- Approved RDA Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY 2022-23, including $1M for Marmalade Plaza and $3.9M for Depot District property (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda: set Sept 13, 2022 public hearing for budget amendment, appointed Baxter Reecer and Amy Rowland, re-appointed Brian Doughty to RDA Advisory Committee (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes of June 14, 2022 (7-0)
Special Work Session Meeting
The Council is meeting for a special work session. The agenda consists of a motion to enter into a closed session for purposes such as litigation, real property transactions, or personnel matters.
- Motion to enter into Closed Session
The Salt Lake City Council met in a special work session and voted unanimously to enter and then exit a closed session to discuss real property purchase/exchange/lease, security personnel/devices/systems, and attorney-client matters. No other substantive decisions were made; the minutes are pending approval.
- Entered closed session for strategy on property, security, and legal matters (7-0)
- Exited closed session (7-0)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will review several zoning amendments for residential and mixed-use developments. Discussions also include updates on the Urban Forest Action Plan, city bonds, and street reconstruction plans.
- Rezoning of 1902, 1932, 1944, and 1954 N Rose Park Lane to Open Space District
- Zoning amendment for 858 West and 860 West Hoyt Place to Special Development Pattern Residential
- Zoning amendment for 805 South 800 West to Residential/Mixed Use District
- City-wide increase of building coverage for R-2 single-family homes to 45%
- Rezoning of 2435 South 500 East to Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential
This was a work session with no formal votes or final decisions. The Council received briefings on several proposed zoning changes, the Urban Forest Action Plan, and Capital Improvement Program projects, and held interviews for two board appointments. Straw polls showed unanimous support for funding two CIP items, but no binding action was taken.
- Straw poll: unanimous support for adding park impact fees to fund Item 69 (Gateway Triangle Property Park)
- Straw poll: unanimous support for funding Item 78 (Sunnyside Ave Pedestrian Safety Improvements) from Item 22, with $100,000 to Item 26 (California Avenue Safety Improvement Study)
- Interviews held for Bicycle Advisory Committee (Matthew Morriss) and CDCIP Advisory Board (Brad Christensen) appointments; names placed on Consent Agenda
Council Formal Meeting
The Council will discuss a gender equity ordinance and a resolution to adjust interlocal agreements with the Utah Transit Authority. Members will also consider a new ordinance regarding city donation practices and hold public hearings for two police department grant applications.
- Grant applications for the 2022 COPS Grant and State of Utah Asset Forfeiture Grant
- Ordinance to establish policy and guidelines for accepting donations to the city
- Ordinance to enact gender equity code including a compensation policy on equal pay
- Resolution for UTA Transit Master Plan adjustments for routes on 200 South, 900 South, 2100 South, and 1000 North/South Temple
- Setting public hearing dates for rezonings at Rose Park Lane, Hoyt Place, 805 South 800 West, and 2435 South 500 East
The Salt Lake City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 43 of 2022 enacting the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and gender equity provisions, and Resolution 19 of 2022 authorizing the Mayor to enter into adjustments to the Transit Master Plan interlocal agreement with UTA. The Council also approved Ordinance 42 of 2022 updating donation practices, and set public hearing dates for several zoning and rezoning items. All votes were 6-0 with one member absent.
- Adopted Ordinance 43 of 2022 (CEDAW and Gender Equity) (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 19 of 2022 (Transit Master Plan ILA with UTA) (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 42 of 2022 (Updating Practices Regarding Donations) (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including setting public hearing dates for zoning items and board appointments (6-0)
- Closed public hearing and referred two police grant applications to future consent agenda (6-0)
- Approved amended minutes of June 8, 2021 (6-0)
- Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 18 of 2022 recognizing 'One Kind Act A Day' (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will discuss several major initiatives including bond proposals for parks and infrastructure, a new gender equity ordinance, and various city development plans. Members will also conduct interviews for appointments to the Transportation Advisory Board and the Human Rights Commission.
- Proposed ordinance regarding gender equity and equal pay
- Deliberation of General Obligation Bond for parks and public lands
- Deliberation of Sales Tax Revenue Bond for historic properties and infrastructure
- Follow-up on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects
- Update on the Thriving In Place anti-gentrification and displacement plan
The Salt Lake City Council met in a work session on July 12, 2022, receiving informational briefings and holding discussions. No formal votes or final decisions were made; the session was for discussion and staff updates. Straw polls were taken on bond allocations, but these are non-binding and indicate preliminary direction.
- Straw poll: unanimous support to change Allen Park allocation to $4.5M, neighborhood parks to $10.5M, Fleet block to $6M (non-binding)
- Straw poll: unanimous support for remaining GO Bond items as proposed (non-binding)
- Straw poll: unanimous support for Sales Tax Bond items except Warm Springs Plunge, Fisher Mansion, Pioneer Park; revisit in September 2022 (non-binding)
- Interviews held for Transportation Advisory Board and Human Rights Commission appointments; names placed on consent agenda for formal consideration
Revised Council Formal Meeting
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Capital Improvement Program for city structures and projects. Additionally, the Council will consider several board appointments and a tax-related ordinance setting a future hearing date.
- Public hearing on Capital Improvement Program project funding allocations
- Ordinance to set August 16, 2022, as the public hearing date for Fiscal Year 2022-23 tax levy and budget
- Appointment of Johnnae Nardone to the Transportation Advisory Board
- Appointment of Leo Masic to the Transportation Advisory Board
- Appointment of Olivia A. Jaramillo to the Human Rights Commission
The Salt Lake City Council voted unanimously to continue the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) public hearing to August 9, 2022, and set a truth-in-taxation hearing for August 16, 2022. The Council also approved the consent agenda, which included setting the tax hearing date and appointing members to various boards and commissions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.
- Continued CIP public hearing to August 9 (7-0)
- Set truth-in-taxation hearing for August 16, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda (7-0)
- Appointed Johnnae Nardone to Transportation Advisory Board (consent)
- Appointed Leo Masic to Transportation Advisory Board (consent)
- Appointed Olivia A. Jaramillo to Human Rights Commission (consent)
- Appointed Amanda Barth to Mosquito Abatement District (consent)
- Appointed Shireen Mooers to Mosquito Abatement District (consent)
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting
The RDA Board will review a proposal for new and amended commercial assistance programs to support local businesses and non-profits. The Board will also conduct a straw poll regarding the release of funds from the North Temple Strategic Intervention Fund.
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 12, May 10, and May 17, 2022
- Briefing on proposed Commercial Assistance Programs to support local business and non-profit sectors
- Straw poll regarding the release of funds from the North Temple Strategic Intervention Fund
The RDA Board approved minutes from three prior meetings and held a straw poll supporting the release of $1.11 million from the North Temple Strategic Intervention Fund. The board also received an informational briefing on proposed commercial assistance programs and heard about a $3 million NOFA for emergency funding gaps. No formal action was taken on the straw poll or the briefing.
- Approved minutes from April 12, May 10, and May 17, 2022 (7-0)
- Straw poll: unanimous support to release $1.11M from North Temple Strategic Intervention Fund (6 members; Dugan absent)
- Entered closed session for real property and attorney-client discussions (7-0)
- Exited closed session (7-0)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will hold a work session to discuss unresolved issues in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and the Capital Improvement Program. The meeting includes a presentation on urban redevelopment financing in the Ballpark District and several board appointment interviews.
- Follow-up briefing on unresolved Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget issues
- Review of Capital Improvement Program for projects costing $50,000 or more
- Harvard Kennedy School presentation on Public-Private Partnerships in the Ballpark District
- Interview of Vinay Cardwell for the Business Advisory Board
- Interviews for Board of Appeals and Examiners: Lawrence Suggars, George Reid, Paul Hayward, and Tyson James Bell
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on June 14, 2022, receiving updates on COVID-19 and homelessness, discussing unresolved FY2022-23 budget issues, and reviewing the Capital Improvement Program. They held straw polls on several legislative intents, with most supported unanimously, but no formal votes were taken. The Council also interviewed candidates for board appointments, all of whom were placed on the consent agenda for formal consideration.
- Straw poll: Support for adding legislative intent for rotating audits (6-1, Fowler opposed)
- Straw poll: Support for changing legislative intent K to include Department of Economic Development (unanimous)
- Straw poll: Support for adding water saving opportunities to legislative intent J (unanimous)
- Straw poll: Support for changing legislative intent B to be less overbearing on developers (unanimous)
- Straw poll: Support for changing legislative intent C to provide increased flexibility for Administration (unanimous)
- Interviews held for Business Advisory Board and Board of Appeals and Examiners appointments; names placed on consent agenda
LBA, RDA and Council Formal Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Local Building Authority are meeting to adopt final budgets for fiscal year 2022-23. The Council will also consider ordinances regarding tax levy rates, the Library Fund, and employee compensation plans. Public hearings are scheduled for several federal and state grant applications.
- Adoption of FY 2022-23 budgets for the Redevelopment Agency and Local Building Authority
- Ordinance to adopt the tax levy rate, including the Library Fund, for FY 2022-23
- Grant application for RAISE funding for eight multi-modal east-west crossings of I-15 and Union Pacific Railroad
- Grant application for $205,000 in Homeland Security FEMA funds for first responder pods, evacuation software, and communication tools
- Ordinances to fund MOUs for the International Association of Firefighters, AFSCME Local 1004, and Salt Lake Police Association
The Salt Lake City Council, acting as the Local Building Authority, Redevelopment Agency, and City Council, approved the FY 2022-23 budgets, including the LBA Capital Projects Fund, RDA budget, and the city's main budget with a tax levy. They also adopted ordinances for the Library Fund, fee schedule, and employee compensation plans. All votes were unanimous (7-0).
- Adopted LBA Capital Projects Fund budget for FY 2022-23 (7-0)
- Adopted RDA FY 2023 budget with $8,023,449 in holding accounts (7-0)
- Adopted city FY 2022-23 budget excluding Library Fund (Ordinance 32) (7-0)
- Adopted tax levy ordinance including Library Fund (Ordinance 34) (7-0)
- Adopted Library Fund budget (Ordinance 33) (7-0)
- Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule with 6.2% increase (Ordinance 37) (7-0)
- Adopted compensation plan for non-represented employees (Ordinance 41) (7-0)
- Approved $14,043,194 for capital projects (7-0)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will hold a work session to receive briefings on unresolved issues in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and the Capital Improvement Program. Members will also review progress on previous legislative intent statements and interim study items.
- Follow-up briefing on unresolved Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget issues
- Overview of Capital Improvement Program for projects costing $50,000 or more
- Progress report on legislative intents including affordable housing funding and the crossing guard program
The Council held a work session to discuss the FY 2022-23 budget, taking straw polls on several budget items. They unanimously supported maintaining a previous decision to consolidate two Public Lands FTEs into one, and unanimously supported putting new growth revenue into the General Fund balance. A straw poll on approving the proposed $4.36 million property tax increase passed 6-1, with Council Member Valdemoros opposed. The Council also added a legislative intent to evaluate water and irrigation systems to reduce water waste.
- Straw poll: Maintain previous decision to consolidate 2 Public Lands FTEs into 1 (unanimous)
- Straw poll: Put new growth revenue into General Fund balance (unanimous)
- Straw poll: Approve proposed $4.36M property tax increase (6-1, Valdemoros opposed)
- Straw poll: Put new growth revenue into Library Fund balance (6-1, Valdemoros opposed)
- Straw poll: Fund governmental immunity at maximum allowed by state law (unanimous)
- Straw poll: Convert 25% of part-time groundskeepers to full-time (not supported, 3-4)
- Added legislative intent to evaluate water and irrigation systems to reduce water waste
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will review several components of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget, including the Capital Improvement Program and Finance Department. Additionally, the Council will conduct interviews for various board and commission appointments.
- Briefing on the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program
- Briefing on the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Finance Department budget
- Follow-up briefing on unresolved issues for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget
- Interview of Lisia Satini for the Racial Equity in Policing Commission
- Interview of Janis Bennion for the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on June 7, 2022, receiving informational briefings on the FY2022-23 budget, including the Capital Improvement Program, Finance Department budget, and unresolved budget issues. No formal decisions were made; the council conducted straw polls on several budget items, including not supporting the Fisher Mansion Carriage House Coordinator position and supporting a 6.2% increase to all city fees. The minutes are pending approval.
- Straw poll: Not to support Fisher Mansion Carriage House Coordinator position (all members in favor)
- Straw poll: Support all Public Services requested positions (all present in favor, Fowler absent)
- Straw poll: Support increasing all City fees by 6.2% (all present in favor, Fowler opposed)
- Straw poll: Support revisiting Consolidated Fee Schedule as legislative intent (all present in favor)
LBA, RDA and Council Formal Meeting
The City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Local Building Authority are meeting to consider final budgets for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The session includes public hearings on the city tax levy, library funding, and various employee compensation plans.
- Adoption of FY 2022-23 budgets for the City, Library Fund, Redevelopment Agency, and LBA Capital Projects Fund
- Approval of the rate of tax levy for Fiscal Year 2022-23
- Zoning amendment for Western Gardens at 550 South 600 East from CN to FB-UN2 for multifamily residential use
- Proposed $150,000 loan from the Economic Development Loan Fund to Buddies, Inc. at 1150 East 600 South
- Adoption of the 'Reimagine Nature' Twenty-Year Public Lands Master Plan
The Salt Lake City Council, Local Building Authority, and Redevelopment Agency held a joint formal meeting. The Council adopted the Reimagine Nature Twenty-Year Public Lands Master Plan and approved a zoning map amendment for the Western Gardens property at 550 South 600 East. A $150,000 loan was approved for Buddies, Inc. to operate concessions at Liberty Park. Public hearings on the FY 2022-23 budgets and related ordinances were closed and referred to a future date for action.
- Adopted Ordinance 30 of 2022, the Reimagine Nature Master Plan (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 29 of 2022, zoning map amendment at Western Gardens, 550 South 600 East (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 31 of 2022, approving $150,000 loan for Buddies, Inc. from Economic Development Loan Fund (7-0)
- Closed public hearing and referred LBA Capital Projects Fund FY 2022-23 budget to future action (7-0)
- Closed public hearing and referred RDA FY 2022-23 budget to future action (7-0)
- Closed public hearing and referred FY 2022-23 budget ordinances (G1-G10) to future action (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda, including board appointments and CIP hearing dates, except Janis Bennion appointment (7-0)
- Approved minutes from September 14, 2021 work session and May 3, 2022 formal meeting (7-0)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council is holding a work session to discuss proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budgets for several city departments. Members will also review a loan for a business operating in Liberty Park and interview a candidate for the Justice Court.
- Proposed $150,000 Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund loan to Buddies, Inc. at 1150 East 600 South
- FY 2022-23 budget briefings for Information Management Services, 911 Department, and Department of Economic Development
- FY 2022-23 budget briefings for Metropolitan Water District and Governmental Immunity fund
- Interview of Jojo Chou Liu for appointment to the Salt Lake City Justice Court
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session to receive briefings on the FY2022-23 budget, including departments like Information Management Services, 911, Economic Development, and the Metropolitan Water District. No final budget decisions were made, but straw polls showed support for several funding items, including $30,000 for GO Bond election funds and $84,000 for the Fix the Bricks program. The Council also recessed to a Limited Formal meeting to confirm the appointment of Jojo Chou Liu as Salt Lake City Justice Court Judge.
- Confirmed Jojo Chou Liu as Salt Lake City Justice Court Judge (7-0)
- Straw poll: unanimous support for $30,000 for GO Bond ballot measure
- Straw poll: unanimous support for $30,000 for laser-based July celebrations at Jordan Park and Liberty Park
- Straw poll: unanimous support for $84,000 for Fix the Bricks matching program
- Straw poll: unanimous support for $150,000 from RDA and $150,000 from Fund Balance for Open Streets 2022
- Straw poll: unanimous support for $5,000 for HEART Team lunches at Resource Fairs and Kayak Court
- Straw poll: unanimous support for recapturing $586,686 in one-time savings from non-represented employee salary adjustments
- Straw poll: unanimous support for making governmental immunity a property tax line item, amount to be determined June 8
Limited Council Formal Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council is holding a limited formal meeting. The primary purpose is to consider the appointment of Jojo Chou Liu to the Salt Lake City Justice Court.
- Advice and Consent: Appointment of Jojo Chou Liu to the Salt Lake City Justice Court
The Salt Lake City Council held a brief formal meeting with no public hearings or other action items. The only substantive decision was approving the appointment of Jojo Chou Liu to the Salt Lake City Justice Court, passed unanimously 7-0.
- Approved appointment of Jojo Chou Liu to Salt Lake City Justice Court (7-0)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will receive briefings on several proposed departmental budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. These discussions include funding for public services, fire, and sustainability departments.
- Department of Public Services budget briefing
- Department of Public Lands budget briefing
- Fire Department budget briefing
- Fleet Fund budget briefing
- Sustainability Department and Refuse Fund budget briefing
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session to receive informational briefings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budgets for Public Services, Public Lands, Fire, Fleet, Sustainability, Non-Departmental, Golf, Insurance, and Justice Court. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was for discussion and review. The minutes are pending approval.
- No formal decisions made; all items were informational briefings
- Council discussed FY2022-23 budget proposals for multiple departments
- Council requested further information on Hive passes, animal control, GO Bond, and body cameras
- Council requested small group meetings on Zero-Waste plan and lawn mower exchange program
Consul General Welcome - Living Traditions Festival Kickoff Lunch
The Salt Lake City Council meeting includes a casual luncheon to welcome consuls and other diplomats. The event also serves as a kickoff for The Living Traditions Festival.
- Consul General Welcome
- Living Traditions Festival Kickoff Lunch
The Salt Lake City Council held a ceremonial luncheon to welcome consuls and diplomats and to kick off the Living Traditions Festival. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting consisted of welcoming remarks, introductions, and cultural presentations.
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting
The Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors will receive a general overview of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The Board intends to adopt the budget in mid-June following further discussions and public hearings.
- Overview of the Redevelopment Agency Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23
The RDA Board received an overview of the proposed FY2022-23 budget, with discussion of projects, funding sources, and program priorities. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the budget will be considered at future public hearings and adoption is expected in mid-June.
- Received FY2022-23 budget overview (no vote)
- Discussed FY2022 projects: 600 S Main, Folsom Corridor, 800 West Street Improvements, Central Ninth Streetscape
- Discussed FY2023 priorities: Housing, Commercial, Infrastructure
- Noted Granary District extension to 2025 with option to extend further
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will receive briefings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budgets for the Police Department, Community and Neighborhoods Department, Human Resources, and city employee compensation. The session also includes interviews for several board appointments.
- FY 2022-23 budget briefing for the Police Department
- FY 2022-23 budget briefing for the Community and Neighborhoods Department
- FY 2022-23 budget briefing for Human Resources and city employee compensation
- Interview of Sarah Sherer for the Sugar House Park Authority Board of Trustees
- Interviews of Aaron Wiley for the PNUT Advisory Board and Cale Newhouse for the Arts Council
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with informational briefings on the proposed FY2022-23 budgets for the Police, Community and Neighborhoods, Compensation, and Human Resources departments. No formal decisions were made; the only votes were to enter and exit a closed session for collective bargaining and legal advice, both passing 7-0. Board appointments were interviewed but not formally approved, with names placed on the consent agenda for later consideration.
- Entered closed session for collective bargaining and legal advice (7-0)
- Exited closed session (7-0)
- Interviewed Sarah Sherer for Sugar House Park Authority Board (no vote)
- Interviewed Aaron Wiley for PNUT Advisory Board (no vote)
- Interviewed Cale Newhouse for Arts Council (no vote)
Revised - LBA, RDA and Council Formal Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council, Local Building Authority, and Redevelopment Agency are reviewing several fiscal items. Discussions include budget adoption for the LBA and RDA, various grant applications for law enforcement and youth programs, and a resolution regarding public utilities revenue bonds.
- LBA Capital Projects Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 including Glendale and Marmalade Libraries
- RDA final budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23
- Grant application for Salt Lake Metro Narcotics Task Force salary and benefits
- Grant applications for YouthCity afterschool, summer, and snack programs
- Public Utilities revenue bonds up to $360,000,000 for water, sewer, and storm water improvements
The Salt Lake City Council, sitting as the Local Building Authority and Redevelopment Agency, held public hearings and unanimously approved several items. Key actions included adopting two rezones (1950 S West Temple and 1902 S 400 East), a redistricting correction, and a patient privacy ordinance near healthcare facilities. The Council also closed public hearings on budgets and grants, referring them to future meetings.
- Adopted Ordinance 26: Rezone at 1950 S West Temple and 1948 S West Temple to CG with conditions (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 27: Rezone at 1902 S 400 East to RMF-35 (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 9: Redistricting correction moving one property from District Six to Three (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 28: Protecting Patient Privacy and Rights Near Healthcare Facilities (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 25: Library Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY 2021-22 (7-0)
- Closed public hearing on Public Utilities Revenue Bonds Series 2022 (7-0)
- Closed public hearings on four grant applications, referring to consent agenda (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda with four board appointments (7-0)
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting
The Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors will consider a loan for a nonprofit headquarters and a loan extension for a warehouse project. The board will also review reports on the agency's commercial loan portfolio and owned properties.
- Proposed $1.75 million loan to Bicycle Collective for headquarters at 901 South Gale Street
- Proposed 5-year loan extension for West End LLC regarding warehouses at 740 West 900 South
- Status report on RDA Commercial Loan Portfolio
- Semi-Annual Property Report on Tier 1 and Tier 2 properties
The RDA Board approved a $1.75 million loan to the Bicycle Collective for construction of its headquarters at 901 South Gale Street, and approved a five-year loan extension for West End LLC. Both resolutions passed unanimously, with one recusal on the West End item. The board also approved the September 14, 2021 minutes and adjourned.
- Approved Resolution 6 of 2022: $1.75M loan to Bicycle Collective (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 7 of 2022: Loan amendment for West End LLC (6-0, Valdemoros recused)
- Approved September 14, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council is holding a work session to receive briefings on the Mayor's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23, including revenue updates and a presentation on program-based budgeting. Members are also discussing proposed ordinances regarding patient privacy near healthcare facilities and city speed limits.
- Mayor's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 overview and revenue update
- Proposed ordinance to protect patient privacy and rights near healthcare facilities
- Proposed change to default city speed limit to 20 mph in 25 mph zones
- Briefing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget for the Office of the City Attorney
- Briefing on Program Based Budgeting decision making tools
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with informational briefings only. No formal decisions or votes were taken. The administration presented the FY2022-23 recommended budget, including revenue projections and spending priorities, and the council discussed a proposed 20 mph default speed limit ordinance, receiving unanimous straw poll support but taking no official action.
- No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
- Received FY2022-23 budget overview and revenue update
- Discussed proposed 20 mph default speed limit ordinance; straw poll unanimous support
- Discussed proposed ordinance protecting patient privacy near healthcare facilities
- Received briefing on program-based budgeting
- Received briefing on City Attorney's Office budget request (13% increase)
- Received updates on COVID-19, community engagement, and homelessness
Limited Council Formal Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council will consider a resolution to change district boundaries based on the 2020 Census. They will also discuss an ordinance to lower the default city street speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph and a resolution regarding a board appointment.
- Resolution: Redistricting City Council District Boundaries
- Resolution: Appointment to the Utah Inland Port Authority Board
- Ordinance: Change default speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph
The Salt Lake City Council unanimously approved three items: a redistricting resolution based on the 2020 Census, an ordinance lowering the default city speed limit from 25 to 20 mph, and a resolution confirming Council Member Victoria Petro-Eschler's appointment to the Utah Inland Port Authority Board. All votes were 7-0.
- Adopted Resolution 9 of 2022 redistricting City Council district boundaries (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 24 of 2022 setting 20 mph default speed limit on city streets (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 13 of 2022 appointing Council Member Victoria Petro-Eschler to Utah Inland Port Authority Board (7-0)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will review several financial items including a budget amendment for repairs at The Leonardo and the Salt Lake City Public Library system's proposed budget. Additional discussions include a master plan update for Glendale Regional Park and a resolution regarding $360,000,000 in public utilities revenue bonds.
- Budget Amendment No. 7 for Fiscal Year 2021-22 including repairs at The Leonardo
- Proposed FY 2022-23 budget for Salt Lake City Public Library System
- Glendale Regional Park Master Plan update
- Public Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2022 up to $360,000,000
- Redistricting of City Council District boundaries
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with no formal votes, but received briefings on several major items. They discussed a $360 million public utilities revenue bond for water, sewer, and storm water improvements, a proposed FY2022-23 library budget with a property tax increase, and a redistricting map that all members supported in a straw poll. The council also reviewed a budget amendment including police camera funding and a RAISE grant match, and interviewed candidates for board and director positions.
- Straw poll: all council members favored tentatively adopting the redistricting map as proposed
- Scheduled vote on redistricting map for May 10, 2022
- Scheduled public hearing on $360M utility bond for May 17, 2022
- Scheduled public hearings on library budget for May 17 and June 7, 2022
- Interviewed Jorge Chamorro for Public Services Department Director
- Interviewed Pook Carson for Business Advisory Board
- Interviewed Shaleane Gee for Cultural Core Finance Committee
- Interviewed Frances Ngo for PNUT Advisory Board
LBA, RDA and Council Formal Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council, RDA, and LBA are meeting to discuss tentative budgets for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The body will also consider a long-range master plan for public lands and several zoning amendments. Public hearings are scheduled for a police grant and various budget amendments.
- Adoption of the 'Reimagine Nature' Twenty-Year Public Lands Master Plan
- Rezone of 1950 S West Temple and 1948 S West Temple from RMF-35 to CG
- Rezone of 1902 South 400 East from R-1-5,000 to RMF-35 for townhomes
- Budget Amendment No. 6 including $1.3 million state grant for five new trailheads
- Appointment of Jorge Chamorro as Public Services Department Director
The Salt Lake City Council, sitting as the Local Building Authority and Redevelopment Agency, approved the tentative FY2022-23 budgets for the LBA Capital Projects Fund, the RDA, and the City including the Library Fund. The Council also adopted a parameters resolution for up to $360 million in Public Utilities revenue bonds, approved a $10 million transfer for capital investments, and made several other budget and administrative decisions. Public hearings were held on two rezoning requests and budget amendments, with action deferred on the rezonings and the Library budget amendment.
- Approved LBA tentative FY2022-23 budget (7-0)
- Approved RDA tentative FY2022-23 budget (7-0)
- Approved City tentative FY2022-23 budget including Library Fund (7-0)
- Adopted FY2021-22 Budget Amendment No.7 with $10M for capital investments (7-0)
- Adopted parameters for $360M Public Utilities revenue bonds (7-0)
- Deferred action on rezone at 1950 S West Temple, directed staff to prepare height limit agreement (7-0)
- Deferred action on rezone at 1902 S 400 East (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda except PNUT board appointment of Wisam Khudhair (7-0)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council is holding a work session to discuss several proposed ordinances, including budget amendments for the city and library. Members will also review rezoning requests for residential and commercial properties and receive updates on city projects.
- Budget Amendment No. 7 for FY 2021-22 including funding for The Leonardo flood repairs and a Jordan River pedestrian bridge
- Rezone request for 1902 South 400 East from R-1-5,000 to RMF-35 for townhomes
- Rezone request for 1950 S West Temple and 1948 S West Temple from RMF-35 to CG for Intermountain Wood Products
- Proposed ordinance to amend city code regarding the use of city-owned motor vehicles
- Library Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY 2021-22 regarding property tax revenues
LBA and Council Formal Meeting
The Council is considering several items including a twenty-year public lands master plan and city council district redistricting. Additionally, the Local Building Authority will set dates for public comment on its fiscal year 2022-23 capital projects fund budget.
- Public Lands Twenty-Year Master Plan, Reimagine Nature ordinance
- City Council District boundary redistricting resolution
- Zoning amendment for Western Gardens at 550 South 600 East
- Budget Amendment No. 4 including $4 million in ARPA funds
- Two $100,000 loans from the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting
The Redevelopment Agency Board will discuss a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and adopt affordable housing funding priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The board will also receive a briefing on the North Temple Strategic Intervention Fund.
- Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2021-22 including Ballpark development and 9-Line accessory dwelling unit pilot
- Transfer of the Housing Trust Fund to the RDA
- North Temple Strategic Intervention Fund briefing regarding an approximate $4 million balance
- Affordable Housing Funding Priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-23
- Setting May 17 and June 7, 2022, as dates for the FY 2022-23 budget resolution
The RDA Board approved Resolution 3 of 2022, amending the FY 2021-22 budget to include funding for Ballpark development, an ADU pilot program, and transferring the Housing Trust Fund. They also adopted Resolution 4 of 2022, setting Affordable Housing Funding Priorities for FY 2022-23. The board expressed unanimous support for expanding the North Temple Strategic Intervention Fund, with final funding review to come later.
- Approved RDA Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2021-22 (6-0)
- Adopted Affordable Housing Funding Priorities for FY 2022-23 (7-0)
- Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 (6-0)
- Set public hearing dates for FY 2022-23 budget: May 17 and June 7, 2022 (7-0)
- Entered closed session for real property and attorney-client matters (7-0)
- Exited closed session (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will receive updates on the Fleet Block redevelopment and city redistricting. Members will also review proposed budgets for the Department of Airports and Department of Public Utilities.
- Update on Fleet Block status and zoning amendments
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget: Department of Airports
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget: Department of Public Utilities
- $100,000 loan for The Current Exchange at 1159 South Richard Street
- $100,000 loan for Mindful Living Wellness Center at 1592 South 1100 East
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items. They received informational updates on the Fleet Block redevelopment, FY2022-23 airport and public utilities budgets, redistricting maps, and several economic development loan proposals. The only votes were to enter and exit a closed session to discuss real property and legal advice, which passed 5-1 and 6-0 respectively.
- Entered closed session to discuss real property purchase/lease and legal advice (5-1)
- Exited closed session (6-0)
- Reviewed Fleet Block redevelopment strategy and public engagement plan
- Heard FY2022-23 proposed budgets for Airports and Public Utilities
- Discussed redistricting map options from the Redistricting Advisory Commission
- Reviewed $100,000 EDLF loan proposals for The Current Exchange and Mindful Living Wellness Center (action scheduled April 19)
- Interviewed candidates for Human Rights Commission and Accessibility and Disability Commission (action scheduled April 19)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Limited Formal Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council will consider adopting two joint ceremonial resolutions with Mayor Mendenhall. One resolution celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mark, and the other recognizes April 12 as Education and Sharing Day.
- Resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mark
- Resolution recognizing April 12th as Education and Sharing Day in Salt Lake City
The Salt Lake City Council held a limited formal meeting and adopted two ceremonial resolutions: one celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Cathedral Church of St. Mark and one recognizing April 12 as Education & Sharing Day. No public hearings, action items, or other business were conducted. The meeting adjourned after the resolutions.
- Adopted Resolution 7 of 2022, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Cathedral Church of St. Mark (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 8 of 2022, recognizing April 12 as Education & Sharing Day in Salt Lake City (6-0)
- Adjourned the limited formal meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Redistricting Advisory Commission
The Commission is meeting to review new maps from working group members and a spreadsheet of District Builder maps submitted by April 5, 2022. The body will also vote on maps during the session.
- Voting on maps
- Review of new maps from Commissioners
- Review of District Builder maps submitted up to April 5, 2022
- Approval of April 6, 2022 meeting minutes
Redistricting Advisory Commission
The Commission is meeting to review reports from neighborhood visits and discuss various proposed redistricting maps. Members will evaluate several map versions and a spreadsheet of submissions from District Builder.
- Report and discussion on Euclid, Fairpark and Ballpark Neighborhoods visits
- Review of new maps from Commissioners
- Discussion of RD2022-01, RD2022-02, RD2022-03, and RD2022-04
- Review of Community Council Boundaries
- Evaluation of District Builder maps submitted March 31 to April 1, 2022
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will receive briefings on several city projects, including a $4 million proposal for community grants using ARPA funds. Discussions also include updates on equity initiatives, public lands master plans, and an annexation petition near Rose Park Lane.
- $4 million proposed for business and nonprofit assistance via ARPA funds
- Annexation application at Rose Park Lane and 2350 North (Hunter Stables)
- One-year Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA federal grants
- Twenty-Year Public Lands Master Plan: Reimagine Nature briefing
- Interviews for Historic Landmark Commission, Sugarhouse Park Authority, and UPACA
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with no formal votes, but straw polls showed unanimous support for redirecting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds: moving CDBG Public Services funds from Shelter the Homeless meals to the YWCA Women in Jeopardy Program, and shifting most HOME funds from Housing Stability to Neighborworks Affordable Home Buydown, with 15% held for later options. The Council also discussed the Community Recovery Committee for $4 million in ARPA funds, the Hunter Stables annexation, and the Reimagine Nature master plan, but took no final action on these items.
- Straw poll: unanimous support to shift CDBG Public Services funds from Shelter the Homeless meals to YWCA Women in Jeopardy Program
- Straw poll: unanimous support to move most HOME funds from Housing Stability to Neighborworks Affordable Home Buydown, keeping 15% in holding
- Straw poll: unanimous support to move $30,000 to Shelter the Homeless meals, $40,000 to South Valley Sanctuary, $37,778 to YWCA, with revenue increases to YWCA
- Straw poll: unanimous support for remaining HOME contingency funds to go to Neighborworks
- Motion to enter Closed Session for collective bargaining and attorney-client matters passed 6-0
- Motion to exit Closed Session passed 6-0
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Revised Council Formal Meeting
The Council will hear public comments on several grant requests for fire equipment, water treatment, and public health. Additionally, the body will consider zoning amendments for wireless towers, residential redevelopment, and hotel conversions.
- Grant application to reduce seismic and flooding hazards at City Creek Water Treatment Plant
- Grant application for Wildland Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Proposed ordinance to allow Stealth Wireless Telecommunication Facilities up to 75 feet tall
- Zoning map amendment for multifamily residential redevelopment at 550 South 600 East
- Rezoning of 2333 West North Temple Street for extended-stay hotel transitional housing
Redistricting Advisory Commission
The Commission will review various redistricting map drafts and a report regarding the Euclid and Fairpark neighborhoods. Members will also discuss a spreadsheet of District Builder maps submitted between March 21 and March 28, 2022.
- Euclid and Fairpark Neighborhoods Visit Report
- Ch/VCH Redistricting Maps
- Minimal Change Map
- Member Vander Most Draft Redistricting Maps
- Member Cannon Redistricting Map for Districts Five and Six
Redistricting Advisory Commission
The Redistricting Advisory Commission is meeting to review draft maps and boundary proposals. Members will discuss specific redistricting options for various districts and review maps submitted by the public.
- Commission Member Vander Most Draft Redistricting Maps
- Commission Member Cannon Redistricting Map for Districts Five and Six
- Wasatch Hollow Boundaries
- CH/VCH Redistricting Maps
- District Builder maps submitted between March 14, 2022 and March 21, 2022
Revised - Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will discuss several zoning amendments regarding homeless shelters, wireless towers, and residential redevelopment. They will also review a one-year action plan for various federal grants and consider budget amendments for fiscal year 2021-22.
- Zoning amendment for Homeless Resource Centers and Homeless Shelters
- Zoning amendment for Stealth Wireless Telecommunication Facilities up to 75 feet
- Zoning map amendment for Western Gardens at 550 South 600 East
- One-year Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA federal grants
- Budget Amendment No. 6 for Fiscal Year 2021-22
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with informational briefings and discussions but took no final votes on substantive items. They discussed a proposed ordinance to remove homeless resource centers and shelters as conditional uses in certain zoning districts, with a public hearing and potential action scheduled for later that evening. The council also received updates on COVID-19, homelessness, police work, equity initiatives, a zoning map amendment for Western Gardens, federal grant funding, and employee compensation reports. Board appointments were interviewed and placed on the consent agenda for formal consideration.
- Moved to enter Closed Session for security and attorney-client matters (6-0)
- Moved to exit Closed Session (6-0)
- Interviewed Rich Tuttle for Planning Commission appointment; placed on consent agenda
- Interviewed Catherine Tucker for City and County Building Conservation and Use Committee; placed on consent agenda
- Interviewed Sarah Johnson for Bicycle Advisory Committee; placed on consent agenda
- Interviewed Tyler Schmidt for Transportation Advisory Board; placed on consent agenda
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Revised - Council Formal Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on several federal grant applications for transportation and water efficiency. Members are also considering zoning amendments for homeless shelters and a specific rezone for transitional housing at 2333 West North Temple Street.
- Zoning amendments for Homeless Resource Centers and Homeless Shelters
- Rezone of 2333 West North Temple Street for transitional housing
- Grant applications for 900 West reconstruction and Foothill Drive safety improvements
- Grant application for Rose Park Golf Course irrigation efficiency
- Budget Amendment No. 6 for Fiscal Year 2021-22
The Salt Lake City Council voted 6-0 to adopt ordinances 15A and 15B of 2022, amending the zoning code to remove Homeless Resource Centers and Homeless Shelters as conditional uses in certain districts, and approved a legislative intent to promote geographic equity. The Council also adopted Ordinance 6B of 2022, amending the FY 2021-22 budget, including $25,000 for Healthcare Innovation – Biohive and a budget-neutral Violent Crimes Unit COPS Hiring Grant match, while not adopting items like the July Fireworks budget restoration and Bonneville Shoreline Trail grant. Additionally, the Council approved Ordinance 11 of 2022 requiring notice for public way work permits, Ordinance 12 of 2022 extending special event permits to 31 days, and closed public hearings on six grant applications, referring them to a future consent agenda.
- Adopted Ordinance 15A and 15B of 2022, amending zoning to restrict homeless resource centers and shelters (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 6B of 2022, amending FY 2021-22 budget with selected items (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 11 of 2022, requiring notice for public way work permits (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 12 of 2022, extending special event permits to 31 days (6-0)
- Closed public hearing and referred six grant applications to future consent agenda (6-0)
- Closed public hearing and deferred action on rezone at 2333 West North Temple (6-0)
- Closed public hearing and deferred action on street vacation at 601 South 900 East (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including board appointments and public hearing dates (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Redistricting Advisory Commission
The Commission is meeting to discuss draft redistricting maps and review submissions from the District Builder mapping tool. The session includes a review of Council District Four boundaries and changes since the last redistricting.
- Chair and Vice Chair Draft Redistricting Maps
- Council District Four current boundaries and minimal change map
- District Builder mapping tool overview
- Review of District Builder maps submitted March 1, 2022 to March 14, 2022
- Approval of February 24, 2022 meeting minutes
The Redistricting Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its February 24, 2022 meeting, with a correction requested by Commissioner Marti Woolford regarding her involvement in the 2020 Census (not 2010). The revised minutes were approved unanimously. The commission also discussed draft redistricting maps and received a demonstration of the District Builder mapping tool, but no substantive redistricting decisions were made.
- Approved February 24, 2022 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
- Discussed draft redistricting maps RD2022-01 through 04
- Received demonstration of District Builder mapping tool
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting
The Redevelopment Agency Board will consider amendments to the Housing Development Loan Program and the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. The board will also receive a briefing on the proposed Housing Development Funding Strategy for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
- Proposed amendments to the Housing Development Loan Program regarding Emergency Gap Financing Funds
- RDA Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2021-22, including funding for Ballpark development
- Accessory dwelling unit pilot program in the 9-Line project area
- Proposed transfer of the Housing Trust Fund to the RDA
- Housing Development Funding Strategy for Fiscal Year 2022-23
The RDA Board approved Resolution 2 of 2022, amending the Housing Development Loan Program policy to add standards for Emergency Gap Financing Funds and assign review of applications to the RDA Finance Committee. The board also approved prior meeting minutes, set a public hearing for the FY2021-22 budget amendment, and entered closed session for litigation and attorney-client matters. No public comments were received.
- Approved Resolution 2 of 2022: Housing Development Loan Program Amendment (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes of May 4, 2021; May 18, 2021; June 8, 2021; January 18, 2022; February 8, 2022 (7-0)
- Set date of April 12, 2022 for public hearing on RDA Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY2021-22 (7-0)
- Entered closed session for litigation and attorney-client privileged matters (7-0)
Council Work Session Meeting
The City Council is holding a work session to receive briefings on administration updates, state legislation, and equity initiatives. Members will discuss sustainability programs and a proposal to amend zoning codes regarding homeless shelters.
- Proposed zoning amendments to remove Homeless Resource Centers and Homeless Shelters as conditional uses in CG, D-2, and D-3 districts
- Briefing on the Community Renewable Energy Agency (CREA) and Rocky Mountain Power planning documents
- Review of the 2021 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) annual report
- Updates on police department staffing and projects
- Discussion on racial equity and justice in policing initiatives
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items. They received briefings on homelessness updates, the state legislative session, renewable energy programs, a proposed ordinance to temporarily prohibit homeless shelters in certain zoning districts, and the 2021 Accessory Dwelling Unit report. The only votes were to enter and exit a closed session, both passing 7-0.
- Entered closed session to discuss security personnel and legal advice (7-0)
- Exited closed session and adjourned the meeting (7-0)
- Received briefing on proposed ordinance to prohibit homeless shelters in CG, D-2, D-3 zones for 180 days
- Received briefing on 2021 Accessory Dwelling Unit annual report
- Received update on COVID-19 cases, homelessness statistics, and shelter bed usage
- Received briefing on 2022 Utah State Legislative Session outcomes
- Received briefing on Community Renewable Energy Program and Rocky Mountain Power planning documents
- Requested follow-up briefing on proposed ADU ordinance
Revised Council Formal Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council is reviewing a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and several zoning changes. The body is also considering a lease fee waiver for the Art Barn and an assessment for downtown economic promotion.
- Budget Amendment No.6 for FY 2021-22 including funding for Arts Council employees and a Special Victims Unit sergeant
- Rezone of former Fire Station No.3 (1085 E Simpson Ave, 1095 E Simpson Ave, 1097 E Simpson Ave, 1104 E Sugarmont Dr) to Sugar House Business District
- Rezone of 1193 West California Avenue from R-1/7,000 to R-1/5,000
- Rezone of 2060 North 2200 West Street from AG-2 to M-1
- Resolution to waive lease fees for the Art Barn at 54 Finch Lane
The Salt Lake City Council approved a partial adoption of Budget Amendment No. 6 for FY2021-22, including funding for new Arts Council employees, a second Special Victims Unit sergeant, and additional Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds. A motion to fund a City fireworks event failed 3-4, and a motion to defer that item was not voted on. The Council also approved several rezones, the Art Barn lease fee waiver, and the CBIA-22 assessment.
- Adopted Ordinance 6 of 2022 (Budget Amendment No. 6) partially, excluding fireworks funding (7-0)
- Approved creating three new Arts Council full-time positions as part of Ordinance 6 (6-1)
- Failed to fund a City fireworks event (3-4)
- Adopted Resolution 5 of 2022 waiving Art Barn lease fees (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 7 of 2022 rezoning former Fire Station No. 3 property (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 8 of 2022 rezoning 1193 West California Avenue (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 9 of 2022 rezoning 2060 North 2200 West (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 10 of 2022 for CBIA-22 assessment (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with no formal votes, but took straw polls indicating unanimous support for lowering the default city speed limit to 20 mph and for requiring verifiable notices for all public-way work permits, with applicants paying for notifications. The Council also received briefings on homelessness, police use-of-force, drought conditions, and several proposed ordinances, including a rezone to allow transitional housing at 2333 W North Temple Street, which drew concerns from some members. Board appointments were interviewed and placed on the consent agenda for formal consideration.
- Straw poll: support 20 mph default speed limit (unanimous)
- Straw poll: require verifiable notices for all public-way work (unanimous)
- Straw poll: applicant pays for work notifications (unanimous)
- Straw poll: notify residents on all installation/maintenance work (unanimous)
- Interviews held for Housing Trust Fund, Business Advisory, Airport, and Library board appointments; names placed on consent agenda
Special Work Session Meeting
The agenda contains no items listed for the work session. The Council will consider a motion to enter into a closed session at 4:00 p.m.
- Closed Session discussion
Redistricting Advisory Commission
The Commission will meet remotely to select a Chair and Vice Chair and identify future meeting dates. Members will also discuss guiding principles, 2020 Census population data by council district, and legal requirements for redistricting.
- Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Identification of Commission Meeting Dates
- Discussion of Guiding Principles
- Review of 2020 Census Population by Council Districts
- Review of Redistricting Legal Requirements and Considerations Memo
The Salt Lake City Redistricting Advisory Commission held its first regular meeting, during which Erik Lopez volunteered as Chair and Eric Kenney as Vice Chair. Commissioners agreed to meet Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, with a poll to finalize the schedule. They reviewed guiding principles, 2020 census population data by council district, and legal requirements for redistricting. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and organizational.
- Erik Lopez volunteered as Chair
- Eric Kenney volunteered as Vice Chair
- Commissioners agreed to meet Thursdays 5:30-7:30 pm (poll to finalize)
CANCELED! Council Work Session Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council work session scheduled for February 18, 2022, has been canceled. There were no items listed for the work session.
Special Council Work Session Meeting
This emergency meeting contains no scheduled work session items. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a motion to enter into a closed session.
- Closed Session to discuss matters such as litigation, real property, or personnel
The Salt Lake City Council met in a special work session and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation and privileged attorney-client matters. The closed session lasted from 4:15 pm to 5:19 pm, after which the council voted unanimously to exit. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after.
- Approved 7-0 a motion to enter closed session for litigation and attorney-client strategy.
- Approved 7-0 a motion to exit the closed session.
- Adjourned the meeting at 5:19 pm.
Council Work Session Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council will discuss a conceptual design for Pioneer Park and review two budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The body will also consider a rezoning request for 1583 East Stratford Avenue and receive updates on redistricting and equity initiatives.
- Pioneer Park improvements conceptual design with a preliminary estimated budget impact of $20 million
- Proposed rezoning of 1583 East Stratford Avenue from RMF-35 to CN
- Budget Amendment No. 6 including funding for Arts Council employees and a Special Victims Unit sergeant
- Budget Amendment No. 4 discussing funding for emergency winter overflow shelter
- Interviews for Public Utilities Advisory Committee appointments of Alexander Lovell and Kathryn Floor
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with informational briefings and straw polls. They unanimously approved the Redistricting Advisory Committee members, supported funding for the Suazo Business Center, and voted against restoring July fireworks funding. The Council also discussed the Pioneer Park conceptual design and a rezoning proposal at 1583 East Stratford Avenue, which was sent back to the Planning Commission for further review.
- Approved Redistricting Advisory Committee members (unanimous straw poll)
- Supported funding for Suazo Business Center (unanimous straw poll)
- Rejected funding for July fireworks show (4-3 straw poll failed)
- Restricted Bonneville Shoreline Trail grant from new construction (unanimous straw poll)
- Sent 1583 East Stratford Avenue rezoning back to Planning Commission (unanimous straw poll)
- Entered closed session (7-0)
Council Formal Meeting
The City Council is considering two budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and holding public hearings on three separate rezoning requests. The body will also discuss formalizing the Accessibility and Disability Commission.
- Budget Amendment No. 6: Funding for Arts Council employees, a Special Victims Unit sergeant, and Federal Emergency Rental Assistance
- Rezone Former Fire Station No. 3 (1085 E Simpson Ave, 1095 E Simpson Ave, 1097 E Simpson Ave, 1104 E Sugarmont Dr) to Sugar House Business District
- Rezone 1193 West California Avenue from R-1/7,000 to R-1/5,000 to allow for two new homes
- Rezone 2060 North 2200 West Street from Agricultural to Light Manufacturing District
- Budget Amendment No. 4: Potential funding for emergency winter overflow shelter
The Salt Lake City Council approved Ordinance 4 of 2022, Budget Amendment No. 4 for FY 2021-22, specifically for the Emergency Winter Overflow Shelter Lease Payment Support, in a 5-2 vote. The Council also adopted Ordinance 5 of 2022, formally establishing the Accessibility and Disability Commission, in a 7-0 vote. Public hearings were held for three rezoning ordinances and a budget amendment, with action deferred on all four items. The Council approved the consent agenda, excluding the rezone at 1583 East Stratford Avenue, and set a March 1, 2022 public hearing for the One-Year Action Plan for federal grants.
- Approved Ordinance 4 of 2022: Budget Amendment No. 4 for FY 2021-22, item E-2 (Emergency Winter Overflow Shelter Lease Payment Support) — 5-2 pass.
- Adopted Ordinance 5 of 2022 formally establishing the Accessibility and Disability Commission — 7-0 pass.
- Adopted Resolution 4 of 2022 recognizing February as Black History Month — 7-0 pass.
- Approved minutes from multiple work sessions, formal meetings, the Oath of Office Ceremony, and the Council retreat — 7-0 pass.
- Closed public hearing and deferred action on rezone at 1085 East Simpson Avenue (former Fire Station No. 3) — 7-0 pass.
- Closed public hearing and deferred action on rezone at 1193 West California Avenue — 7-0 pass.
- Closed public hearing and deferred action on rezone at 2060 North 2200 West — 7-0 pass.
- Approved consent agenda (excluding rezone at 1583 East Stratford Avenue), setting March 1, 2022 hearing for federal grants plan and approving board appointments/reappointments — 7-0 pass.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting
The Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors will discuss and potentially adopt resolutions to update the Housing Allocation Funds Policy and the Housing Development Loan Program. These changes include incorporating Westside Community Initiative priorities and adding standards for Emergency Gap Financing Funds.
- Resolution to repeal and replace the Housing Allocation Funds Policy
- Resolution to amend the Housing Development Loan Program regarding Emergency Gap Financing Funds
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 9, 2020
The RDA Board approved Resolution 1 of 2022, repealing and replacing the Housing Allocation Funds Policy, which renames the Northwest Quadrant Fund to the Westside Community Initiative Fund and incorporates broader housing goals. The Board also discussed but did not vote on amendments to the Housing Development Loan Program regarding Emergency Gap Financing. The meeting minutes from June 9, 2020, were approved, and the Board entered a closed session for litigation and security discussions.
- Approved Resolution 1 of 2022, repealing and replacing the Housing Allocation Funds Policy (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes of June 9, 2020 (6-0, Wharton absent)
- Entered closed session for litigation, security, and attorney-client matters (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council is holding a work session to receive briefings on city administration updates, redistricting, and a draft Library Master Facilities Plan. Members are also discussing a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and a resolution regarding food justice and equity.
- Budget Amendment No. 6 for FY 2021-22 including funding for Arts Council employees and a Special Victims Unit sergeant
- Draft Library Master Facilities Plan covering capital spending and new locations
- Redistricting update based on 2020 Census results
- Joint Resolution Declaring Salt Lake City’s Commitment to Advancing Food Justice and Equity
- Free Fare February initiative for Utah Transit Authority buses and trains
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with informational briefings only; no formal votes or decisions were made. Topics included administration updates on COVID-19, homelessness, and police; an equity update; the Free Fare February transit initiative; redistricting; the Library Master Facilities Plan; Budget Amendment No. 6; a food justice resolution; and state legislative updates. The minutes are pending approval.
- No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
- Received update on COVID-19, homelessness, and police response times
- Discussed Racial Equity in Policing Commission and Citywide Equity Plan
- Briefed on Free Fare February initiative costing $1.3M
- Reviewed redistricting process with 46 applicants for advisory commission
- Heard Library Master Facilities Plan including $10M deferred maintenance needs
- Discussed Budget Amendment No. 6 including $3.5M HOME-ARP funds
- Introduced food justice resolution; requested future discussion
Council Work Session Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council is holding a work session to discuss budget adjustments for FY 2021-22 and several property rezoning proposals. The body will also receive updates on redistricting, equity initiatives, and the city's apartment market.
- Budget Amendment No.6 for FY 2021-22 including funding for Arts Council employees and a Special Victims Unit sergeant
- Rezone of 1085, 1095, 1097 East Simpson Avenue and 1104 East Sugarmont Drive to Sugar House Business District
- Rezone of 1193 West California Avenue from R-1/7,000 to R-1/5,000 to allow two new homes
- Rezone of 2060 North 2200 West Street from Agricultural to Light Manufacturing District
- Proposed lease fee waiver for the Art Barn at 54 Finch Lane for the Arts Council Foundation
Council Formal Meeting
The Council is considering an ordinance to require notice for permits to work in the public way. The body is also scheduling future public hearings for budget amendments, rezoning requests, and a lease fee waiver for the Art Barn.
- Public hearing for ordinance requiring notice for permits to work in the public way
- Proposed Budget Amendment No. 6 for FY 2021-22 including funding for Arts Council employees and Special Victims Unit sergeant
- Rezoning of 1085, 1095, 1097 East Simpson Avenue and 1104 East Sugarmont Drive to Sugar House Business District
- Rezoning of 1193 West California Avenue from R-1/7,000 to R-1/5,000
- Rezoning of 2060 North 2200 West Street from Agricultural to Light Manufacturing
City Council Retreat
The Salt Lake City Council is meeting for an annual retreat. The purpose of the meeting is to identify priorities for the coming year.
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting
The Redevelopment Agency Board will consider a resolution to repeal and replace the Housing Allocation Funds Policy to incorporate Westside Community Initiative priorities. The Board will also elect a Vice-Chairperson and receive training on open meetings and records laws.
- Resolution to repeal and replace the Housing Allocation Funds Policy
- Election for RDA Vice-Chairperson
- Verbal update on creating State Street and Research Park project areas
- Annual training on Utah Open Meetings Law and GRAMA
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will hold a work session to receive administrative updates on COVID-19, homelessness, and policing, and a briefing on Utah's economic outlook. Members will also interview three candidates for the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board.
- Interviews for CDCIP Advisory Board appointments: Richard Nazzaro, Jenny Bonk, and Jacob Skog
- Economic Outlook presentation by the Gardner Policy Institute
- Equity update regarding the Citywide Equity Plan and racial equity in policing
- Administrative updates on COVID-19, the March 2020 Earthquake, and the September 2020 Windstorm
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with informational briefings only. No formal votes or decisions were made. The council received updates on COVID-19, homelessness, equity initiatives, and the economic outlook, and interviewed three CDCIP Advisory Board appointees.
- No formal decisions made; all items were informational
Council Formal Meeting
The Salt Lake City Council is meeting to discuss a budget amendment for FY 2021-22 and several grant applications. The body is also considering ordinances regarding the city's water service area and a state infrastructure loan.
- Budget Amendment No. 5 for FY 2021-22 including funding for low-income senior and veteran transitional housing
- Grant application for the purchase of 0.174 acres on 400 South between 550 West and 600 West
- Grant application for two 14-passenger vans for YouthCity Northwest Recreation Center
- Grant application to increase Employee Assistance Program capacity by 815 hours for first responders
- Ordinance to establish the City's designated water service area
The Salt Lake City Council approved several items, including a budget amendment for FY 2021-22, an ordinance establishing the city's designated water service area, and a resolution amending a state infrastructure loan. They also confirmed a council member to the Utah Inland Port Authority Board and approved three board appointments. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one member absent.
- Approved minutes of Sept 21, 2021 (6-0)
- Closed public hearing and referred three grant applications to consent agenda (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2 of 2022 amending FY 2021-22 budget (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 1 of 2022 appointing Victoria Petro-Eschler to Utah Inland Port Authority Board (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2 of 2022 amending State Infrastructure Bank Loan (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 3 of 2022 establishing designated water service area (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda with three CDCIP board appointments (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council is holding a work session to receive briefings on city administration, financial audits, and legal requirements for redistricting. Members are also discussing water policy and a proposal to establish a designated water service area by ordinance.
- Proposed ordinance to require notice for permits to work in the public way
- Briefing on the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
- Discussion on legal requirements for redistricting Council District boundaries
- Proposed ordinance to establish and map a designated water service area
- Discussion regarding a new appointment to the Utah Inland Port Authority Board
The Salt Lake City Council met in a work session on January 11, 2022, receiving informational updates from the administration on COVID-19, homelessness, police response times, the annual financial audit, redistricting, water policy, and a proposed water service area ordinance. No formal votes were taken; the only action was a straw poll unanimously supporting Council Member Petro-Eschler's appointment to the Utah Inland Port Authority Board, with formal action scheduled for January 18, 2022.
- Straw poll: unanimous support for Petro-Eschler to Inland Port Authority Board (formal vote Jan 18)
- Council Member Fowler to represent City at AMC monthly meetings (agreed)
- Council Members selected months for newsletter inserts in utility bills (April, August, December)
Council Formal Meeting
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a budget amendment for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The body will also consider the nomination of a Council Chair and Vice Chair for 2022 and a board appointment.
- Budget Amendment No. 5 for Fiscal Year 2021-22, including funding for low-income senior and veteran transitional housing and public safety overtime
- Nomination of Council Chair and Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2022
- Appointment of Ashley Lodmell to the Bicycle Advisory Committee
The Salt Lake City Council approved a partial final budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22, which includes funding for police services at homeless resource centers, a COVID-19 grant for the Switchpoint Hotel project, and other adjustments. The council also approved minutes from previous meetings, elected Daniel Dugan as Chair and Darin Mano as Vice Chair for 2022, and appointed Ashley Lodmell to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. All votes were 6-0 with one member absent.
- Approved partial final budget amendment for Ordinance 01 of 2022 (6-0)
- Approved $400,000 for Salt Lake County Police Services at Homeless Resource Centers (6-0)
- Approved $3 million COVID-19 Local Assistance Matching Grant for Switchpoint Hotel Project (6-0)
- Approved Council Office Reclassification and Amending FY22 Appointed Pay Plan (6-0)
- Approved CARES Act Unused Funds for Firefighter Personnel Expenses (6-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from multiple 2021 sessions (6-0)
- Elected Daniel Dugan as Council Chair and Darin Mano as Vice Chair for 2022 (6-0)
- Approved Ashley Lodmell to Bicycle Advisory Committee (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Council Work Session Meeting
The Council will conduct a work session covering leadership nominations, administrative updates, and census results. Discussions include a budget amendment for housing and public safety, as well as a follow-up on $58 million in community capital improvement bonds.
- Nomination of 2022 Council Chair and Vice Chair
- Budget Amendment No. 5 for Fiscal Year 2021-22 regarding senior/veteran housing and public safety overtime
- 2020 Census results briefing for City Council districts
- Follow-up on $58 million in Sales and Excise Tax Revenue Bonds for community capital projects
- Interview of Ashley Lodmell for the Bicycle Advisory Committee
The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with no formal votes on ordinances or resolutions. They elected Daniel Dugan as Council Chair and Darin Mano as Vice Chair for 2022 via straw poll. The council also received informational updates on COVID-19, homelessness, racial equity in policing, emergency management, the 2020 Census, and other topics. A motion to enter closed session passed 7-0.
- Elected Daniel Dugan as Council Chair for 2022 (straw poll)
- Elected Darin Mano as Vice Chair for 2022 (straw poll)
- Approved motion to enter closed session (7-0)
Oath of Office Ceremony
The Salt Lake City Council will hold an oath of office ceremony for several council members. The event includes a flag ceremony by the SLC Police Department Motor Squad and musical performances.
- Oath of Office for Victoria E. Petro-Eschler, District 1
- Oath of Office for Alejandro Puy, District 2
- Oath of Office for Chris Wharton, District 3
- Oath of Office for Darin Mano, District 5
- Oath of Office for Amy N. Fowler, District 7
The Salt Lake City Council held an Oath of Office Ceremony on January 3, 2022, swearing in five council members: Victoria Petro-Eschler, Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Darin Mano, and Amy Fowler. No legislative decisions were made; the meeting was ceremonial and procedural only.
- Administered Oath of Office to Victoria Petro-Eschler
- Administered Oath of Office to Alejandro Puy
- Administered Oath of Office to Chris Wharton
- Administered Oath of Office to Darin Mano
- Administered Oath of Office to Amy Fowler