Salt Lake City public meetings in 2024

Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

The Redevelopment Agency Board will approve meeting minutes, receive briefings on the Ballpark NEXT design framework and an ADU financing program, and consider a resolution adopting the Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan. A discussion on amending the agency’s leadership structure is also on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from September 10 2024 and October 8 2024 meetings
• Briefing on Ballpark NEXT Urban Design Framework for Smith’s Ballpark
• Briefing and straw poll on $2.9 million ADU Financing Program for 15‑20 units
• Resolution to adopt Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan (500‑600 W, 200‑400 S)
• Discussion on proposed amendment to RDA bylaws for leadership structure

The RDA Board adopted Resolution 21 of 2024, approving the Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan for a two-block area in the Depot District. The board also approved the minutes from September and October 2024. Informational briefings were held on the Ballpark NEXT design framework and the ADU Financing Program, with a straw poll supporting moving forward with the program.

• Adopted Resolution 21 of 2024, Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of September 10, 2024 and October 8, 2024 (6-0)
• Straw poll: all present directors supported moving forward with ADU Financing Program (Director Petro absent)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council is reviewing several zoning amendments and budget adjustments. Key discussions include a proposal for a new 93-acre redevelopment district and a budget amendment for police staffing and infrastructure.

• Jordan River Fairpark District: Proposal to rezone 93 acres at 1500 West North Temple allowing buildings up to 400 feet
• Economic Development Loan Fund: Proposed $350,000 loan for Frontier Fruit, LLC at 1388 South 300 West
• Budget Amendment No. 2: Includes funding for 12 new police officers and a Capital City Downtown Revitalization Zone sales tax fund
• Northpoint Light Industrial Zoning: Proposal to create a new M-1A Zoning District
• Campaign Finance: Proposed amendments to reporting for political action and interest committees

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items. They received briefings on the Jordan River Fairpark District zoning amendment, Northpoint Light Industrial buffer zones, an Economic Development Loan Fund loan, and Budget Amendment No. 2. A straw poll showed all members favored the three-zone buffer proposal. The Council also entered a closed session for attorney-client matters.

• Straw poll: All members favored three-zone buffer proposal for Northpoint Light Industrial
• Motion to enter closed session for attorney-client matters passed (7-0)
• Motion to exit closed session passed (7-0)
• Council members favored Council Member Mano's attendance at NAHRO conference

Revised Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will consider a budget amendment for FY 2024-25 and a new zoning district for the Jordan River Fairpark area. The body will also discuss implementing ranked choice voting for the 2025 municipal election and a loan for a local business.

• Jordan River Fairpark District zoning to allow buildings up to 400 feet tall across 93 acres
• Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2024-25 including 12 new police officers
• $350,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loan for Frontier Fruit, LLC at 1388 South 300 West
• Resolution to participate in ranked choice voting for 2025 municipal elections
• Interlocal agreement for municipal services for the Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District

The Salt Lake City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 93 of 2024, amending the FY2024-25 budget to create a new fund for the Downtown Revitalization Zone sales tax, fund 12 new police officers (partially via a federal COPS grant), accept a University of Utah donation for Sunnyside Park improvements, and allocate funds for fleet vehicles and other projects. The Council also adopted ordinances updating building codes, creating the Jordan River Fairpark zoning district, and approving a $350,000 loan to Frontier Fruit, LLC. Resolutions were passed to enter a municipal services agreement with the Utah Fairpark District, participate in ranked choice voting for the 2025 election, and approve the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.

• Adopted Ordinance 93 of 2024, amending FY2024-25 budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 91 of 2024, updating building code enforcement and fines (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 92 of 2024, creating Jordan River Fairpark District and rezoning 93 acres (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 94 of 2024, approving $350,000 loan for Frontier Fruit LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 47 of 2024, authorizing interlocal agreement with Utah Fairpark District (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 44 of 2024, requesting ranked choice voting for 2025 election (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 43 of 2024, confirming ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 45 of 2024, amending Council travel policy (6-0)

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a public hearing to accept comments on a $225 million bond issuance for water and sewer improvements, a transfer of city-owned land for the S-Line streetcar extension, and a budget amendment adding police officers and funding for a downtown revitalization zone.

• Public hearing on $225M Public Utilities Revenue Bonds for water and sewer projects
• Public hearing on transferring city property for S-Line streetcar extension to Highland Drive
• Public hearing on Budget Amendment No.2 for FY 2024-25, including 12 new police officers
• Public hearing on Jordan River Fairpark District zoning map and text amendment
• Public hearing on temporarily closing 1000 West between South Temple and 15 South 1000 West

The Salt Lake City Council approved the temporary closure of a portion of 1000 West to facilitate safety improvements. The Council also set public hearing dates for two zoning map amendments and reappointed an Appeals Hearing Officer. Other items, including a budget amendment and a major zoning proposal for the Jordan River Fairpark District, were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved temporary closure of 1000 West (6-0)
• Approved October 1, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Set Jan 7, 2025, public hearing for 333 West 700 South rezone (6-0)
• Set Jan 7, 2025, public hearing for 238 South Concord/1255 West Pierpont rezone (6-0)
• Approved reappointment of Mary J. Woodhead as Appeals Hearing Officer (6-0)
• Tabled Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Amendment No. 2 (6-0)
• Deferred action on Jordan River Fairpark District zoning proposal (6-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council work session will brief members on several pending items, including updates from the administration, ordinance amendments, and policy discussions. Council members will receive follow‑up briefings on a Title 18 building‑code amendment, an ADA self‑evaluation plan, and a proposed Jordan River Fairpark District zoning map and text amendment that would rezone about 93 acres. Additional items include an interlocal agreement for municipal services to the Fairpark District and a budget amendment that adds new police officers and other funding sources. The session also covers internal leadership structure changes and a discussion of ranked‑choice voting for the 2025 municipal election.

• Ordinance: Title 18 Text Amendments Follow-up – updates building‑code enforcement fines and penalties
• Resolution: Americans with Disabilities Act Self‑Evaluation and Transition Plan briefing
• Ordinance: Jordan River Fairpark District Zoning Map & Text Amendment Follow-up – rezoning ~93 acres, allowing buildings up to 400 ft
• Municipal Services Interlocal Agreement with Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District – reimbursement for water, sewer, police, fire, and homelessness services
• Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.2 for FY 2024‑25 – new fund for Capital City Downtown Revitalization Zone sales tax, 12 new police officers, DOJ COPS grant, University of Utah donation, and vehicle fleet funding

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They received briefings on the Jordan River Fairpark District zoning and development agreement, a municipal services interlocal agreement with the Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District, an ADA self-evaluation and transition plan, and Budget Amendment No. 2. Two items (Northpoint Light Industrial zoning and Sugar House Master Plan) were postponed. The Council also discussed ranked choice voting for the 2025 election and approved deferring loan payments for two homeowners.

• Approved deferring loan payments for two homeowners for six months due to economic hardship
• Postponed Northpoint Light Industrial zoning text amendment to a future meeting
• Postponed Sugar House Master Plan and zoning amendment at 1095 East 2100 South to a future meeting
• Discussed Jordan River Fairpark District zoning and development agreement (no vote)
• Discussed interlocal agreement with Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District (no vote)
• Discussed ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (no vote)
• Discussed Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2024-25 (no vote)
• Discussed ranked choice voting for 2025 municipal election (no vote)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will discuss a proposal to create a new zoning district for the Jordan River Fairpark area and review a budget amendment for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The session also includes briefings on smaller zoning changes and economic development loans.

• Proposed Jordan River Fairpark District zoning for 93 acres at 1500 West North Temple allowing buildings up to 400 feet
• Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2024-25, including 12 new police officers and a multi-use trail on 400 South
• $250,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loan for GK Folks Foundation at 1506 South Redwood Road
• $250,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loan for HK Brewing Collective, LLC. at 307 Aspen Avenue
• Zoning map amendment for 238 South Concord Street and 1255 West Pierpont Avenue to RMF-30 for 5-7 family units

The Salt Lake City Council met in a work session on November 19, 2024, to receive updates on winter shelter plans and brief on various zoning amendments and economic development loans. The Council conducted straw polls on proposed zoning standards for the Jordan River Fairpark District and budget adjustments, including funding for police vehicles and hiring grants. The Council also voted unanimously to enter and exit closed sessions for attorney-client matters and collective bargaining discussions.

• Entered Closed Session A for advice of counsel/attorney-client matters (7-0)
• Exited Closed Session A (7-0)
• Entered Closed Session B for collective bargaining and attorney-client matters (6-0)
• Exited Closed Session B (7-0)

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hear public comment and consider several ordinances, including a $225 million revenue bond to fund water and sewer projects, a $250,000 loan to HK Brewing Collective, and a $250,000 loan to GK Folks Foundation. It will also discuss a zoning amendment creating a new Jordan River Fairpark District and a temporary street closure on 1000 West. The meeting includes a joint resolution recognizing World AIDS Day.

• Ordinance: authorize up to $225,000,000 Public Utilities revenue bonds, series 2025 for water and sewer capital improvements
• Ordinance: $250,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loan to HK Brewing Collective, LLC (307 Aspen Ave)
• Ordinance: $250,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loan to GK Folks Foundation (1506 S Redwood Rd)
• Ordinance: Jordan River Fairpark District zoning map & text amendment (≈93 acres near 1500 W North Temple)
• Ordinance: temporary closure of a portion of 1000 West between South Temple and 15 South

The Salt Lake City Council held public hearings and took action on several items. The most significant was continuing the public hearing for the Jordan River Fairpark District zoning map and text amendment, a proposal to rezone approximately 93 acres for redevelopment, to a future meeting. The Council also adopted ordinances for a street vacation, a zoning change, and two economic development loans, and approved a resolution for public utility revenue bonds.

• Continued public hearing for Jordan River Fairpark District zoning amendment (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 87 of 2024 for Brooklyn Avenue street/alley vacation (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 86 of 2024 rezoning 1816 South State Street to Corridor Commercial (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 41 of 2024 for up to $225M Public Utilities Revenue Bonds (7-0)
• Approved $250,000 loan for HK Brewing Collective, LLC (Ordinance 89) (7-0)
• Approved $250,000 loan for GK Folks Foundation (Ordinance 88) (7-0)
• Adopted Joint Resolution 42 of 2024 recognizing World AIDS Day (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda setting Dec. 3 hearing for bond and budget items (7-0)

Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

The Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency Board will discuss several resolutions and informational briefings. The primary action is a resolution to amend the agency’s FY 2024‑25 budget, adding funding for the State Street commercial revolving loans program and an expanded public daycare at the Liberty Corner affordable multifamily development. Additional items include property disposition to the Utah Transit Authority, adoption of the Rio Grande District Vision plan, and briefings on upcoming development projects.

• Resolution: RDA Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2024‑25 – adds funding for State Street commercial revolving loans program and Liberty Corner daycare
• Resolution: Sugar House S‑Line Parcels Property Disposition to Utah Transit Authority – conveyance of two Tier 2 properties at 2211 South 900 East and 1015 East Sugarmont Drive
• Resolution: Rio Grande District Vision and Implementation Plan Follow‑up – adopt plan for transit‑oriented development in the Depot District area
• Informational: 1410 West Indiana Avenue Tier 1 Pre‑Disposition Property Report – proposes retail or mixed‑use development with at least 8,000 sf of ground‑floor retail
• Informational: Rio Grande District Tier 1 Pre‑Disposition Report for properties at approx. 580 West 300 South and 346 South 500 West – includes rezoning petition to D4 for taller building heights

The RDA Board approved a budget amendment for FY 2024-25, including additional funding for a daycare facility at Liberty Corner. It also approved conveying two properties to UTA for zero dollars with a right of reverter. The Board adopted the Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan and received informational briefings on property dispositions.

• Approved RDA Budget Amendment No.1 for FY 2024-25 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 20 of 2024: disposition of two S-Line parcels to UTA for $0 with right of reverter (7-0)
• Adopted Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will brief members on a resolution authorizing up to $225,000,000 in Public Utilities revenue bonds, series 2025, to fund water and sewer capital improvements including the City Creek Water Treatment Plant and a new water reclamation facility. The session also includes a briefing on a proposed Jordan River Fairpark District zoning amendment that would rezone about 93 acres near 1500 West North Temple. Additional items cover a fee‑schedule amendment for utility fee waivers, a temporary closure of a segment of 1000 West, and board appointments for the Arts Council and the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board.

• Ordinance: Jordan River Fairpark District zoning map & text amendment – rezoning ~93 acres near 1500 W North Temple
• Resolution: Public Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 – authorizing up to $225,000,000 for water and sewer projects
• Ordinance: Consolidated Fee Schedule amendment to allow utility fee waivers for non‑use accounts
• Ordinance: Temporary closure of 1000 West between South Temple and 15 South 1000 West for safety improvements
• Board appointments: interview of Cuauhtemoc Sandoval for Arts Council and Dallin Jones for Community Development Advisory Board

The Council received briefings on several items but took no final votes. The main discussion was a proposed zoning amendment creating the Jordan River Fairpark District, which would allow buildings up to 400 feet tall and exempt developments from general plans. Council members requested more details on public benefits, affordable housing, and deadlines. Other briefings covered utility bonds, a street closure, and council compensation, but no decisions were made.

• No formal votes taken on any agenda item
• Straw poll to move compensation proposal forward passed unanimously (7-0)
• Motion to enter Closed Session passed (7-0)
• Motion to exit Closed Session and adjourn passed (7-0)

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance creating the Jordan River Fairpark District, rezoning about 93 acres and allowing buildings up to 400 feet tall. The meeting also includes public comment on a street and alley vacation at Brooklyn Avenue, a zoning map amendment at 1816 South State Street, an amendment to yard‑obstruction and height‑exception rules, and a temporary closure of a segment of 1000 West. Several board appointments and a fee‑schedule amendment will be considered as well.

• Jordan River Fairpark District Zoning Map & Text Amendment (approx. 93 acres, 400‑ft height limit)
• Ordinance to vacate a portion of Brooklyn Avenue and an adjacent city alley
• Zoning Map Amendment changing 1816 South State Street from Business Park to Corridor Commercial
• Amendment to Chapter 21A.36.020 on required yard obstructions and height exceptions
• Temporary closure ordinance for a segment of 1000 West between South Temple and 15 South 1000 West

The Salt Lake City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a text amendment for yard obstructions and height exceptions, an airport code overhaul, a utility fee waiver, temporary zoning for a youth homeless center, and a downtown business improvement area. It also set public hearing dates for the Jordan River Fairpark District rezoning and other items. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Adopted Ordinance 83 of 2024 (yard obstructions/height exceptions) 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance 82 of 2024 (Airport Title 16 amendments) 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance 85 of 2024 (utility fee waiver) 4-0
• Adopted Ordinance 84 of 2024 (temporary zoning for youth homeless center) 4-0
• Adopted Resolution 39 of 2024 (Central Business Improvement Area) 4-0
• Adopted Resolution 40 of 2024 (Board of Equalization) 4-0
• Set public hearing for Jordan River Fairpark District rezoning (Nov 19)
• Approved consent agenda (board appointments, hearing dates) 4-0

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold public hearings on a property tax increase for the Mosquito Abatement District and a fence height amendment. The body is also deciding on a business loan and several redevelopment area boundary changes.

• Proposed $300,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loan for Ski Trucks, LLC at 1260 West North Temple
• Public hearing on Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District request to increase property taxes
• Proposed ordinance to increase front yard fence height from four to six feet in Salt Lake City International Center M-1 districts
• Proposed 900 South Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone Interlocal Agreement
• Proposed boundary amendment for the North Temple Urban Renewal Project Area

The Salt Lake City Council unanimously approved the 900 South Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone Interlocal Agreement with the Redevelopment Agency, a key step in creating the project area. The Council also adopted ordinances amending the North Temple Urban Renewal Project Area boundaries and approving a $300,000 loan for Ski Trucks, LLC. Additionally, the Council passed zoning amendments increasing fence heights in the International Center and set public hearing dates for several upcoming items.

• Adopted Resolution 36 of 2024, 900 South HTRZ Interlocal Agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 81 of 2024, North Temple Urban Renewal boundary amendment (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 80 of 2024, $300,000 loan for Ski Trucks, LLC (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 79 of 2024, International Center fence height increase (6-0)
• Adopted Joint Resolution 34 of 2024, Italian-American Heritage Month (6-0)
• Adopted Joint Resolution 35 of 2024, Hispanic Heritage Month (6-0)
• Closed public hearing and referred Eviction Protection Grant to future consent agenda (6-0)
• Closed public hearing and referred Mosquito Abatement tax increase to District Board (6-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates on winter shelter plans, zoning text amendments, and airport regulations. The body will also receive briefings on housing funds, mosquito abatement tax rates, and transit expansion studies.

• Ordinance: Northpoint Light Industrial Zoning Text Amendment
• Ordinance: Obstructions in Required Yards and Height Exceptions Text Amendment
• Ordinance: Airport Title 16 Amendments Follow-up
• Mosquito Abatement District Property Tax Report
• Informational: Utah Transit Authority Tech Link TRAX Extension Study

The Council received informational briefings on winter shelter plans, housing program funds, and a proposed TRAX extension. No substantive legislative actions were decided, though the Council discussed potential zoning amendments and airport code updates.

• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for privileged attorney-client matters (6-0)
• Approved motion to exit Closed Session (6-0)

Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City will discuss several land transfers, boundary changes, and funding resolutions. Key items include a loan for a commercial daycare and land conveyance for the S-Line Streetcar extension.

• Proposed $1,600,000 loan to Liberty Corner Associates, LLC for a daycare facility at 1300 South 300 West
• Proposed discounted land conveyance of nearly 14,000 square feet along Simpson Avenue for S-Line Streetcar extension
• Proposed boundary amendment for the North Temple Urban Renewal Project Area
• Proposed 900 South Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone Interlocal Agreement
• Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25

The Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors adopted resolutions approving the 900 South Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone interlocal agreement and a $1.6 million loan for a commercial daycare at Liberty Corner. The Board also approved amending the North Temple Urban Renewal Project Area boundaries and a land conveyance for the S-Line Streetcar extension. Additionally, the Board set a public hearing date for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget amendment.

• Adopted Resolution 15 of 2024 for the 900 South HTRZ Interlocal Agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 16 of 2024 approving a $1,600,000 loan for the Liberty Corner daycare (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 17 of 2024 amending the North Temple RDA Project Area boundaries (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 18 of 2024 authorizing discounted land conveyance to Salt Lake City for the S-Line extension (7-0)
• Approved setting a public hearing for November 12, 2024, for RDA Budget Amendment No. 1 via the consent agenda (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The work session will brief Council members on several items, including an informational update on homelessness services and tenant programs. A proposed zoning map amendment would change the designation of a site at approximately 3052 East Emigration Canyon Road to a high‑density multi‑family district. The Council will also receive a briefing on an ordinance to approve a $300,000 loan from the Economic Development Loan Fund for Ski Trucks, LLC.

• Ordinance: Zoning map amendment for approx. 3052 East Emigration Canyon Rd (FR‑2/21,780 to RMF‑75)
• Ordinance: $300,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loan to Ski Trucks, LLC, 1260 West North Temple
• Informational update on homelessness services and resources
• Informational update on Tenant Resource Center and Landlord/Tenant Program

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on October 8, 2024, receiving briefings but making no substantive decisions. A proposed zoning change at approximately 3052 East Emigration Canyon Road was moved to a future meeting. Staff briefed the Council on the Landlord/Tenant Program and the new Tenant Resource Center, and on a proposed $300,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loan to Ski Trucks, LLC. The scheduled Executive Director report and tentative closed session were not held, and the meeting adjourned at 4:53 pm.

• No substantive decisions or votes were recorded at this work session
• Zoning map amendment at approx. 3052 East Emigration Canyon Road moved to a future Council meeting
• Briefed on proposed $300,000 EDLF loan to Ski Trucks, LLC (6.75% fixed, seven years); no vote recorded
• Briefed on Tenant Resource Center (anticipated launch October 2024) and Landlord/Tenant Program; no vote recorded
• Report and Announcements from the Executive Director: item not held
• Tentative Closed Session: item not held

Council Work Session Meeting

The council will receive a briefing on the Capital City Revitalization Zone participation agreement with Smith Entertainment Group and a proposal to impose a citywide 0.5% sales and use tax. Additional items include updates on homelessness services, several zoning map amendments, and loan fund ordinances for local businesses. The work session is for discussion; any final resolutions may be adopted at the formal meeting later that evening.

• Capital City Revitalization Zone participation agreement and proposed 0.5% citywide sales tax with Smith Entertainment Group
• Ordinance to increase front‑yard fence height at the Salt Lake City International Center to a maximum of six feet
• Zoning map amendment for approximately 754 South State Street to allow an urban hospital development
• Street and alley vacation and subdivision amendment at Brooklyn Avenue with property sales at fair market value
• Three $100,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loans to Botanika SLC, LLC; Exotic Foods, LLC; and City Cakes SLC, LLC

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on October 1, 2024, receiving briefings on several items, including the Capital City Revitalization Zone participation agreement with Smith Entertainment Group, a proposed 0.5% citywide sales tax, and various zoning and budget items. No final votes were taken during the work session; formal consideration was scheduled for the October 1 formal meeting. The council also entered a closed session for collective bargaining and attorney-client matters, which passed 7-0.

• Entered closed session for collective bargaining and attorney-client matters (7-0)
• Exited closed session (6-0, Mano absent)
• Scheduled formal votes on SEG agreement and 0.5% sales tax for October 1 formal meeting
• Heard briefing on fence height increase for Delta Airlines training facility
• Heard briefing on rezoning 754 South State Street for urban hospital
• Heard briefing on street vacation at Brooklyn Avenue
• Heard briefing on rezoning 1816 South State Street to Corridor Commercial
• Heard briefing on 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will consider a resolution designating the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day and will hear public comment on a participation agreement with Smith Entertainment Group that could fund a citywide 0.5% sales and use tax. Several zoning and ordinance items will also be discussed, including a new Northpoint Light Industrial district, a rezoning at 450 East 700 South, and a FY 2024‑25 budget amendment. A public hearing on HUD community‑development grant needs will be held, and staff will refer the lead‑hazard reduction grant application to a future consent agenda.

• Adopt joint ceremonial resolution for Indigenous Peoples Day (second Monday in October)
• Approve participation agreement with Smith Entertainment Group and impose a 0.5% citywide sales and use tax
• Ordinance to create Northpoint Light Industrial (M‑1A) zoning district per Northpoint Small Area Plan
• Zoning map amendment at ~450 East 700 South from RMF‑35 to RMF‑30 to allow two new houses
• Budget Amendment No.1 for FY 2024‑25 adding staff positions, line of credit for Airport Redevelopment, and park funding

The Salt Lake City Council approved a 0.5% citywide sales and use tax and a participation agreement with Smith Entertainment Group for the Capital City Revitalization Zone, despite public opposition. The council also adopted several zoning amendments, including a rezone for an urban hospital at 754 South State Street, and approved multiple economic development loans. All votes were 6-0 with Council Member Mano absent.

• Adopted Resolution 31 approving final Capital City Revitalization Zone agreement with Smith Entertainment Group (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 68 imposing 0.5% citywide sales and use tax for 30 years (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 74 rezoning 754 South State Street to D-1 for urban hospital (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 75 adding hospitals and ambulance services as conditional uses in D-1 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 73 amending FY2025 budget including $450,000 for immunity claims and $50,000 for Sugar House mitigation (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 72 prohibiting demolition of dwelling units for parking (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 loans to Exotic Fast Foods, City Cakes SLC, and Botanika SLC (6-0 each)
• Adopted Joint Resolution 33 updating collective bargaining processes (6-0)

Revised Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hear public comment on two ordinance amendments affecting parking demolition and gas‑station siting, consider a FY 2024‑25 budget amendment with new attorney positions and an airport line of credit, and receive an informational briefing on a $507 million county public‑safety bond. The council will also set dates to consider a zoning map amendment at 450 East 700 South and adopt the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

• Ordinance text amendment to prohibit demolition of dwelling units for parking uses (Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00646)
• Ordinance text amendment for gas‑station standards in secondary groundwater recharge areas (Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00260)
• Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY 2024‑25, adding three full‑time attorney positions, a line of credit for the Airport Redevelopment Project, and additional park funding
• Informational briefing on the Salt Lake County Public Safety Bond Initiative, a $507 million bond for jail consolidation, bed expansion, mental‑health services, and a Justice and Accountability Center
• Resolution to adopt the City’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)

The Salt Lake City Council voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance 67 of 2024, amending the FY2024-25 budget. The amendment includes $400 million in interim financing for the Airport Redevelopment Project, funding for parks, public lands maintenance, and other items. The council also adopted a resolution supporting Great Salt Lake health and the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and deferred action on updating collective bargaining processes.

• Adopted Ordinance 67 of 2024 (FY2024-25 budget amendment) (7-0)
• Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 30 of 2024 supporting Great Salt Lake health (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 29 of 2024 (Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan) (7-0)
• Deferred action on collective bargaining resolution to a future date (7-0)
• Continued public hearings on demolition and gas station ordinances to Oct 1 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including zoning map amendment, driveway standards, monument signs, budget hearing date, HUD hearing, grant items, and board appointments (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council work session will provide updates on several city projects, including the Emerald Ribbon Action Plan, Glendale Park, Great Salt Lake restoration, and a federal Reconnecting Communities Grant. Council members will receive a briefing on a proposed amendment to the city code that would change the number of monument signs allowed in manufacturing districts. No formal vote is scheduled, but the ordinance will be discussed and a public hearing date set.

• Ordinance amendment to allow one monument sign per 100 ft of street frontage and an additional sign for each extra 250 ft in manufacturing districts (Petitioner: YESCO Sign Company)
• Informational update on the Emerald Ribbon Action Plan for the Jordan River Corridor
• Informational update on Glendale Park progress and upcoming opening
• Informational report on Great Salt Lake water levels and restoration efforts
• Informational update on the Reconnecting Communities federal grant for transportation planning

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with informational updates only; no ordinances or resolutions were voted on. Presentations covered community engagement, homelessness, monument sign zoning, the Emerald Ribbon Action Plan, Glendale Park, Great Salt Lake restoration, and a federal Reconnecting Communities grant. The Council entered and exited a closed session (7-0) for collective bargaining and attorney-client matters.

• Entered closed session for collective bargaining and attorney-client matters (7-0)
• Exited closed session (7-0)
• Received updates on homelessness, including 50 MicroShelter units reopening
• Heard briefing on monument sign text amendment for M-1 zone (no action)
• Received Emerald Ribbon Action Plan update (no action)
• Received Glendale Park progress update (no action)
• Received Great Salt Lake restoration update (no action)
• Received Reconnecting Communities Grant update (no action)

Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

The Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors will meet to discuss the release of State Street Strategic Intervention Funds for purchasing property. The board will also review a semiannual status report on the agency's commercial loan portfolio.

• Straw poll on releasing State Street Strategic Intervention Funds for property acquisition
• Semiannual Status Report on RDA Commercial Loan Portfolio
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 11, 2024 and July 9, 2024

The RDA Board unanimously supported a straw poll to release State Street Strategic Intervention Funds for property acquisition. The board also approved minutes from June 11 and July 9, 2024, and entered closed session to discuss real property and attorney-client matters. Staff reported on closed loans for four projects expected to yield 700 affordable housing units.

• Approved minutes from June 11 and July 9, 2024 (7-0)
• Supported straw poll to release State Street Strategic Intervention Funds for property acquisition (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for real property and attorney-client discussions (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council Work Session will present briefings on several items, including an ordinance to amend driveway and loading area standards in Title 21A of the city code. The session also includes a briefing on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and a draft plan for Allen Park adaptive reuse. Additional items cover a follow‑up on Budget Amendment No.1, a board appointment interview, and a discussion on council member compensation. No formal public comment period is scheduled for this meeting.

• Ordinance amendment to Title 21A driveway and loading area standards – public hearing set for Sep 17, 2024
• Briefing on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan – tentative council action Sep 17, 2024
• Draft Allen Park Adaptive Reuse and Management Plan briefing – no public hearing scheduled
• Budget Amendment No.1 follow‑up – includes new attorney positions, fleet pre‑development, airport credit line, and park funding
• Interview for Sister Cities Advisory Board appointment (Jane Kim) – tentative action Sep 17, 2024

The Salt Lake City Council met in a work session on September 10, 2024, receiving informational briefings and discussing several items, but no formal decisions were made. The council discussed updates on homelessness, a driveway and loading area ordinance amendment, the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the Allen Park Adaptive Reuse Plan, and Budget Amendment No. 1. They also interviewed Jane Kim for the Sister Cities Advisory Board and held a follow-up discussion on council compensation. The only formal action was a unanimous vote to enter and exit a closed session for attorney-client matters.

• Entered closed session for attorney-client matters (7-0)
• Exited closed session (7-0)
• Interviewed Jane Kim for Sister Cities Advisory Board; name to be placed on consent agenda
• Discussed Budget Amendment No. 1, including $329,150 transfer from Transportation Fund to General Fund
• Discussed driveway and loading area standards text amendment
• Discussed Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
• Discussed Allen Park Adaptive Reuse and Management Plan
• Discussed council compensation; no action taken

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed zoning text amendments and a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The session includes briefings on industrial zoning, gas station standards, a residential zoning map change, and collective bargaining processes.

• Ordinance: Northpoint Light Industrial Zoning Text Amendment
• Ordinance: City-wide Text Amendment for Gas Station Standards
• Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 450 East 700 South
• Resolution: Updating Collective Bargaining and Employee Representation Processes
• Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25

The Salt Lake City Council met in a work session on September 3, 2024, receiving briefings on several proposed ordinances and resolutions, including zoning amendments for Northpoint Light Industrial, gas station standards, a map amendment at 450 East 700 South, and updates to collective bargaining processes. No final votes were taken on these items; the only formal action was a unanimous 7-0 vote to enter and exit closed session for litigation and attorney-client discussions. The council also held straw polls indicating support for park impact fee funding and a transfer for prosecutor office transition services.

• Entered closed session for litigation and attorney-client strategy (7-0)
• Exited closed session (7-0)
• Straw poll: all members favored park impact fee funding for Liberty Park, Folsom Trail, Warm Springs, Smiths Ballpark, and Pioneer Park
• Straw poll: all members supported one-time General Fund transfer for prosecutor office transition consultant services

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a formal meeting to accept public comment on a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and the designation of the Central Business Improvement Area for another three years. The body will also consider a legislative action regarding Redondo Street and set dates for future public hearings on zoning text amendments.

• Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Resolution: Notice of Intention to Designate Central Business Improvement Area – 25
• Legislative Action: Redondo Street
• Ordinance: Northpoint Light Industrial Zoning Text Amendment
• Ordinance: City-wide Text Amendment for Gas Station Standards

The Salt Lake City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 66 of 2024, amending the FY2025 budget to add three new Attorney's Office positions, fund Fleet Block pre-development, and accelerate four parks capital projects. The Council also approved a $5,000 sponsorship for a youth baseball event, adopted a resolution recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month, and set public hearing dates for two zoning text amendments. A legislative intent was passed to clarify ownership of a portion of Redondo Street.

• Adopted Ordinance 66 of 2024, FY2025 budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Smith's Ballpark youth baseball event (7-0)
• Adopted Joint Resolution 28 of 2024 declaring September Suicide Prevention Month (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on CBIA-25 designation (7-0)
• Adopted legislative intent for Redondo Street ownership review (6-0)
• Set Oct 1 hearing for Northpoint Light Industrial zoning text amendment (consent)
• Set Sept 17 hearing for gas station standards text amendment (consent)
• Reappointed Colour Maisch to Arts Design Board (consent)

Council Formal Meeting

At the August 27 formal meeting, the Salt Lake City Council will hold a public hearing on two related ordinances to amend the D‑1 Central Business District zoning, adding hospitals and ambulance services and rezoning the former Sears site at approximately 754 South State Street for an urban hospital. Council members will also hear a police department grant request for forensic science improvements, consider the FY 2024‑25 Capital Improvement Program funding resolution, and review several zoning ordinances and board appointments.

• Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment to D‑1 Central Business District adding hospitals and ambulance services (Petition PLNPCM2022-01109)
• Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at approx. 754 South State Street changing from D‑2 to D‑1 for an urban hospital (Petition PLNPCM2022-01109)
• Grant Application: FY 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Competitive Grant for the Police Department
• Resolution: FY 2024‑25 Capital Improvement Program funding allocation (projects $50,000 or more)
• Ordinance: Vacate a portion of 700 South adjacent to 717 South 5600 West (Petition PLNPCM2023-00482)

The Salt Lake City Council approved the FY2024-25 Capital Improvement Program allocations, adopted several zoning text amendments including one allowing single-family attached dwellings in select commercial zones and another for the Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District, and rejected a street vacation at 700 South. The Council also approved Jennifer Bruno as the new Executive Director. Public hearings on the proposed hospital at 754 South State Street were closed with action deferred.

• Adopted Resolution 27 of 2024 for FY25 Capital Improvement Program allocations (7-0)
• Rejected ordinance to vacate portion of 700 South (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 64 of 2024 updating projecting business signs standards (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 65 of 2024 allowing single-family attached dwellings in select commercial zones (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 63 of 2024 for Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District text amendment (7-0)
• Approved Jennifer Bruno as Council Executive Director (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on 754 South State Street rezone and deferred action (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda, deferring Sister Cities board appointment (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed zoning text amendments, a budget amendment, and a follow-up briefing on a downtown hospital rezone. The session also includes updates on the Capital Improvement Program and the Foothills Trails Plan.

• Ordinance: Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District Text Amendment
• Ordinance: Text Amendment to Prohibit Demolition of Dwelling Units for Parking Uses
• Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 754 South State Street
• Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Informational: R-1 Zoning Districts Study

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with no formal votes, but straw polls indicated support for several proposals. The Council supported rezoning the former Sears site at 754 South State Street for an urban hospital, subject to a development agreement and Planning Commission review. They also supported allocating remaining Capital Improvement Program funds, including $30,000 for Harvey Milk Boulevard banner arms and increasing Item 80 (Art) funding to $200,000. Additionally, the Council supported restricting Foothill trails funding until landowner agreements and a stakeholder group are established, and supported several items in Budget Amendment No. 1, including new Attorney's Office positions and Economic Development Loan Fund reallocation.

• Straw poll: Support for 754 South State Street rezoning with development agreement (all present)
• Straw poll: Support for requiring ordinances not published until development agreement approved (all present)
• Straw poll: Support for adding hospitals and ambulance services as conditional uses in D-1 (all present)
• Straw poll: Support for restricting Foothill trails funding until agreements and stakeholder group established (all present)
• Straw poll: Support for early hire advertising of three new Attorney's Office FTEs (all present)
• Straw poll: Support for reallocating $6,994,737 to Economic Development Loan Fund (all present)
• Straw poll: Support for funding D-8 Impact Fees Tracking FTE (all present)
• Straw poll: Support for expediting Tennis Bubble reimbursement (all present)

Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

The Redevelopment Agency Board will discuss housing and transit zones and commercial assistance programs. The board will also consider a resolution to transfer ownership of the Marmalade Plaza to the city for use as public open space.

• Proposed Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone near 300 South 600 West
• Property disposition plans for 300 West 800 South (over two acres)
• Resolution for discounted land conveyance of Marmalade Plaza (524 North 300 West) to the city
• Proposed amendments to Commercial Assistance Programs, including new community and cultural grants
• Written briefing on property disposition at 167-169 South Regent Street for a residential tower

The RDA Board approved Resolution 14 of 2024, authorizing the fully discounted conveyance of the 0.56-acre Marmalade Plaza property at 524 North 300 West to Salt Lake City Corporation for continued public open space management. The board also approved minutes from five prior meetings. Informational briefings were held on the Salt Lake Central Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone application, the 300 West 800 South property disposition plan, and commercial assistance program amendments, but no action was taken on these items.

• Approved Resolution 14 of 2024 to convey Marmalade Plaza property to Salt Lake City at no cost (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 7, May 21, June 4, June 11, and July 9, 2024 meetings (5-0)

Limited Formal Meeting

The Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the final budget and tax levy rate for Fiscal Year 2024-25. This includes all City funds and the Library Fund.

• Truth-in-Taxation Hearing for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Adoption of final rate of tax levy for City and Library funds
• Adoption of final budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25

The Salt Lake City Council held a truth-in-taxation hearing and then voted 6-0 to adopt Ordinance 62 of 2024, establishing the final property tax levy (including the Library Fund) and ratifying the FY 2024-25 budget as adopted in June. One public commenter raised concerns about the public utilities stabilization fee, but no changes were made. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Adopted Ordinance 62 of 2024, final tax levy and FY 2024-25 budget (6-0)
• Closed public hearing on tax levy and budget (6-0)

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council is accepting public comment on several grant applications and zoning ordinances. Key discussions include a $400 million airport line of credit and various land-use amendments. Most items are scheduled for tentative action on August 27, 2024.

• Airport Redevelopment Project line of credit up to $400,000,000
• Proposed prohibition of distribution centers at 6780 West North Temple Street
• Donation of up to 500 surplus City computers to disadvantaged communities
• Zoning amendment to allow single-family attached dwellings in select commercial zones
• Proposed height increase from 125 to 600 feet in the D4 zoning district for the SECC

The Salt Lake City Council held public hearings and adopted several ordinances, including a resolution to donate up to 500 surplus computers to disadvantaged communities, an ordinance correcting Form Based Zone standards, an ordinance prohibiting distribution centers on the former North Temple Landfill site, and an ordinance approving a $75,000 loan to Policy Kings Brewery. The Council also closed public hearings and deferred action on several other items, including the Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District text amendment and the 700 South street vacation. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Council Member Puy absent.

• Adopted Resolution 26 of 2024 donating up to 500 surplus City computers (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 59 of 2024 correcting Form Based Zone standards (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 60 of 2024 prohibiting distribution centers on former North Temple Landfill site (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 61 of 2024 approving $75,000 loan for Policy Kings Brewery (6-0)
• Closed public hearing and referred four grant applications to future consent agenda (6-0)
• Closed public hearing and deferred action on 700 South street vacation (6-0)
• Closed public hearing and deferred action on Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District text amendment (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Library Board appointment of Tricia Pil (6-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed zoning text amendments for the Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention (SECC) district. The session also includes updates on the Green Loop project, the Capital Improvement Program, and a proposed $75,000 loan for a downtown brewery.

• Ordinance: Text amendment for D4 district to support SECC
• Ordinance: Economic Development Loan Fund - Policy Kings Brewery, LLC
• Informational: Green Loop Project update
• Informational: FY 2024-25 Budget Capital Improvement Program
• Informational: Cultural Core and THE BLOCKS budget update

The Council held straw polls supporting a zoning text amendment for a Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention district, including a 600-foot height limit with design review, plaza setback allowances, and sign regulation changes. They also discussed the Green Loop project, with cost estimates of $250-350M, and reviewed Capital Improvement Program items, deferring final decisions to a later meeting. No formal votes were taken; all actions were straw polls or discussions.

• Straw poll: Support for 600-foot max height with design review at 200 feet (all present in favor, Puy absent)
• Straw poll: Support for allowing plazas to exceed max front yard setback (all present in favor, Puy absent)
• Straw poll: Support for setbacks from adjacent properties via development agreement (all present in favor, Puy absent)
• Straw poll: Support for sign regulations in overlay, no off-premise signs (all present in favor, Puy absent)
• Straw poll: Support for Council Member Mano's trip to Matsumoto, Japan, paid by Council Office (all present in favor except Dugan opposed, Puy absent)
• Agreed to continue CIP discussions to August 27, 2024 work session

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive briefings on several zoning text amendments regarding form-based districts, business signs, and single-family attached dwellings. Discussions also include the Capital Improvement Program, a revitalization agreement with Smith Entertainment Group, and an economic development loan.

• Zoning amendment for Form Based Districts
• Zoning amendment for projecting business signs
• Zoning amendment to allow single-family attached dwellings in select commercial zones
• $100,000.00 loan from the Economic Development Loan Fund for Goat Head, LLC
• Prohibition of distribution centers on the former North Temple Landfill site

The Council held a work session to discuss various Capital Improvement Program projects and zoning text amendments. No final votes were taken on the ordinances or budget items presented during the session. The Council did vote to enter and exit a closed session for attorney-client matters.

• Entered closed session for attorney-client matters (6-0)
• Exited closed session (6-0)

RDA and Council Formal Meeting

The Council will consider a $400 million line of credit for the Airport Redevelopment Project and a revitalization zone agreement with Smith Entertainment Group, LLC. The meeting also includes discussions on transit service updates and a $100,000 loan to Goat Head, LLC. Additionally, public hearings are scheduled regarding the Capital Improvement Program budget and youth snack grants.

• $400,000,000 airport revolving line of credit
• $100,000 loan to Goat Head, LLC at 702 South 300 East
• Capital City Revitalization Zone agreement with Smith Entertainment Group, LLC
• UTA transit service implementation for 200 South and other routes
• Summer Snacks for Youth Programs Grant application

Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

The Board will consider a resolution regarding ground lease rates and terms for the USA Climbing Headquarters at 310 South 500 West. Additionally, the Board will receive a briefing on an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Salt Lake City and the Utah Inland Port Authority.

• Resolution: First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Utah Inland Port Authority
• Resolution: Ground lease rate and terms for USA Climbing at 310 South 500 West
• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

The Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency Board approved Resolution 13 of 2024, authorizing ground lease rate and terms for USA Climbing's headquarters and national training facility at approximately 310 South 500 West. The Board also approved an interlocal agreement amendment authorizing the Mayor to execute a first amendment with the Utah Inland Port Authority. Both votes passed with one dissent on the USA Climbing item. The Board entered and exited closed session to discuss real property strategy and attorney-client matters.

• Approved minutes of May 21, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 13 of 2024 authorizing ground lease rate and terms for USA Climbing facility at ~310 South 500 West (4-1, Mano nay)
• Approved resolution authorizing Mayor to execute First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Utah Inland Port Authority (no tally recorded)
• Entered closed session for real property strategy and attorney-client matters (5-0)
• Exited closed session and adjourned (5-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will discuss several proposals including zoning amendments for 333 West 700 South and a street vacation near 717 South 5600 West. Discussions also cover the Capital Improvement Program, a sports and entertainment district text amendment, and a revitalization agreement with Smith Entertainment Group.

• Zoning map amendment at 333 West 700 South
• Vacation of a portion of 700 South near 717 South 5600 West
• Designation of Central Business Improvement Area – 25
• Capital Improvement Program follow-up briefing
• D4 Secondary Central Business District zoning text amendment

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session to review proposals for a $900 million downtown revitalization agreement with Smith Entertainment Group and zoning amendments for the Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District. No final votes were taken on these major items; instead, staff provided briefings and the Council discussed policy questions, with a vote on the revitalization agreement scheduled for July 9. A zoning map amendment for 333 West 700 South was removed from the agenda, and two closed sessions were held to discuss real property strategy and legal matters.

• Zoning map amendment at 333 West 700 South removed from agenda
• Closed Session #1 entered and exited (5-0 vote)
• Closed Session #2 entered and exited (5-0 vote)
• Board appointments for Emily Khan, Steve Bloch, and Michael Dodd moved to Consent Agenda
• No final vote taken on Capital City Revitalization Zone participation agreement
• No final vote taken on SECC District text amendment

Revised Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council is reviewing several zoning amendments, including incentives for building reuse and height changes in the D4 district. The Council will also consider a participation agreement with Smith Entertainment Group for the Capital City Revitalization Zone. Additionally, members are addressing a $39.5 million bond for water infrastructure improvements.

• Rezoning of 1544 and 1550 South 900 West for townhomes
• $39,525,000 Public Utilities revenue bond for water infrastructure
• Citywide zoning incentives for building reuse and preservation
• Capital City Revitalization Zone agreement with Smith Entertainment Group
• D4 district height limit increase from 125 feet to 600 feet

Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

The Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency will consider a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-24. The Board will also review a tax reimbursement agreement with NWQ, LLC and ground lease terms for the USA Climbing facility. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on housing loan amendments for The Catherine project.

• Budget Amendment No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2023-24
• Tax Increment Reimbursement Agreement with NWQ, LLC
• Housing Development Loan amendment for The Catherine at 1881 West North Temple
• Ground lease terms for USA Climbing at 310 South 500 West

The Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency Board adopted a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and approved amendments to a housing development loan for The Catherine project. The Board also authorized ground lease terms for a USA Climbing facility at 310 South 500 West, though final agreements require further negotiation. A follow-up briefing on the Northwest Quadrant tax increment agreement was provided, but no vote was recorded on that specific resolution during this meeting.

• Approved RDA Budget Amendment No.4 for FY 2023-24 (6-0)
• Approved amendments to The Catherine housing loan, including conditional deed restriction waiver (7-0)
• Authorized ground lease rate and terms for USA Climbing facility at 310 South 500 West
• Approved minutes from April 16 and May 14, 2024 meetings (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on Budget Amendment No.4 (5-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive follow-up briefings on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and the Capital City Revitalization Zone. Discussions include proposed zoning amendments for the former Sears site at 754 S. State Street. The Council will also review a briefing regarding a $39,525,000 revenue bond for water infrastructure improvements.

• Zoning amendment for 754 S. State Street to allow hospitals and ambulance services
• Follow-up on Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget unresolved issues
• Briefing on the Capital City Revitalization Zone near the Delta Center
• $39,525,000 Public Utilities revenue bond for water infrastructure

The Council conducted straw polls to express support for specific budget allocations and administrative changes. The session included briefings on a proposed revitalization zone near the Delta Center and a potential urban hospital at 754 South State Street.

• Supported allocating $500,000 for Line 19, $139,281 for Line 27, $250,000 for CIP Line 31, and $250,000 to General Fund Balance (Straw Poll)
• Supported Public Utilities leading the Jordan River project (Straw Poll)
• Supported evaluating elected official compensation ordinance before end of 2024 (Straw Poll)
• Approved entry into Closed Session for collective bargaining and attorney-client matters (7-0)

LBA, RDA and Council Formal Meeting

The Council will consider ordinances for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, including tax levy rates and fee schedule amendments. Public hearings are scheduled for grant applications regarding Redwood Road safety and emergency management. Additionally, the LBA and RDA will consider their respective budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Adoption of FY 2024-25 City Budget and staffing documents
• Adoption of the tax levy rate for real and personal property
• Amendments to the Consolidated Fee Schedule
• Public hearing for Redwood Road safety improvements grant
• LBA budget for Glendale and Marmalade Libraries bond debt services

The City Council and associated boards approved the final budgets for the city, the Library Fund, the Local Building Authority, and the Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The Council also set the final tax levy rate and approved several employee compensation plans and MOUs.

• Approved FY 2024-25 City Budget excluding Library Fund (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 Library Fund budget (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 LBA Capital Projects Fund budget (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 RDA budget (7-0)
• Adopted tax levy rate of 0.003401 per dollar of taxable valuation (7-0)
• Approved $41,643,495 for Capital Improvement Program (7-0)
• Adopted resolutions recognizing Juneteenth Freedom Day and World Refugee Day (7-0)
• Referred four grant applications for road safety, wildfire, and mental health to future agenda (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will receive briefings on several parts of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget. Discussions include the Sustainability Department, Economic Development, and the Capital Improvement Program. This work session is for discussion only and does not include a public comment period.

• Briefing on Sustainability Department and Refuse Fund budget
• Briefing on Department of Economic Development budget
• Briefing on Governmental Immunity self-insurance fund budget
• Overview of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Update on Public Lands’ Bond Projects

The Council received briefings on the proposed FY 2024-25 budgets for Sustainability, Economic Development, Governmental Immunity, and the Capital Improvement Program. Members conducted several straw polls to indicate preliminary support for specific funding allocations, new staff positions, and legislative policy goals.

• Straw polled support for $500K from Funding Our Future for Jordan River safety team
• Straw polled support for $3M from Funding Our Future for 2100 South utility upgrades
• Straw polled support for most proposed new FTEs (lines 44-76), with split support for line 51
• Straw polled support for moving Engineer IV position to Community & Neighborhoods Department
• Straw polled support for legislative intents regarding zero-based budgeting, public safety response, and noise enforcement
• Straw polled support for legislative intents regarding EV charging stations and neighborhood district signs
• Straw polled support for legislative intent regarding water quality
• Straw polled support for continued contingency for all Funding Our Future sales tax funds

LBA, RDA and Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council, LBA, and RDA will consider several items related to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget. This includes adopting the city budget, library fund, and tax levy rate. The Council will also discuss building code amendments and funding for senior housing development.

• Adopting FY 2024-25 City Budget and Library Fund
• Adopting FY 2024-25 tax levy rate
• $5.6 million CDBG funds for Fairmont Heights Senior Housing at 2257 South 1100 East
• Amendments to Title 18 building code enforcement and fines
• Budget amendment for traffic safety at 2200 West and 2100 North

The City Council approved a business loan for a local microbrewery and allocated $450,000 for traffic safety improvements. Several budget items and building code amendments were referred to future meetings for action. The Council also updated membership rules for planning and historic landmark commissions.

• Approved $350,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loan for Shades, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $450,000 for traffic safety at 2200 West and 2100 North (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 40 of 2024 to reduce minimum required commissioners for Planning and Historic Landmark Commissions (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Feb 6, March 26, May 7, and April 16, 2024 (7-0)
• Tabled FY 2024-25 budgets for Local Building Authority and Redevelopment Agency (7-0)
• Deferred action on Title 18 building code text amendments (7-0)
• Referred FY 2024-25 City Budget and related ordinances to a future agenda (7-0)
• Approved appointments for Karen Ferguson, Talula Pontuti, and Tiffini Porter to various boards (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will review several proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-25, including the 911 Department, Fire Department, and Fleet Fund. Discussions also include a zoning amendment for townhomes on South 900 West and a loan for a local microbrewer.

• Zoning amendment for properties at 1544 and 1550 South 900 West
• Amendments to the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule for FY 2024-25
• Proposed 911 Department budget for FY 2024-25
• Proposed Fire Department budget for FY 2024-25
• Proposed $350,000 loan for Shades of Pale, Inc. from the Economic Development Loan Fund

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, receiving briefings on the 911, Fire, and Fleet Fund departments, a zoning map amendment, the Consolidated Fee Schedule, and an Economic Development Loan Fund request. Council members took several non-binding straw polls, including support for $2 million for the Livable Streets project from Funding Our Future fund balance, $500,000 for restroom facilities, and noise enforcement equipment for police. The Council also voted 7-0 to enter and exit a closed session for collective bargaining and attorney-client matters. No final budget decisions were made; most items remain tentative with action dates to be determined.

• Straw poll: Supported $2 million for Livable Streets project from Funding Our Future fund balance (all present)
• Straw poll: Supported $500,000 for restroom facilities (all present)
• Straw poll: Supported purchase of noise enforcement equipment for police (all present)
• Straw poll: Supported changing speed limit signs to 20 MPH (4-2, with Mano 'maybe')
• Straw poll: Supported general increased funding for Public Lands maintenance (all present)
• Straw poll: Supported budget cleanup items 35, 36, 37 (all present)
• Vote 7-0: Entered closed session for collective bargaining and attorney-client matters
• Vote 7-0: Exited closed session and adjourned

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive briefings on various department budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-25, including Police, Public Services, and Community & Neighborhoods. The session also includes discussions on proposed ordinance amendments regarding building code enforcement and zoning incentives. This is a monthly briefing work session with no formal public comment period scheduled.

• Briefings on Fiscal Year 2024-25 budgets for Police, Public Services, and Community & Neighborhoods departments
• Proposed ordinance to update building code enforcement fines and penalties
• Proposed zoning incentives for the adaptive reuse and preservation of buildings
• Proposed amendments to the functions of the Sustainability Department
• Proposed changes to Planning and Historic Landmark Commission membership and term limits

The City Council held a work session on May 30, 2024, receiving briefings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budgets for the Non-Departmental Fund, Insurance and Risk Management, Community and Neighborhoods, Public Services, and Police Department, plus proposed ordinance amendments on the Sustainability Department, building code enforcement, and zoning incentives for adaptive reuse. No substantive decisions were made on these items; tentative Council action dates were listed as TBD or scheduled for future meetings. The Fleet Fund and Unresolved Issues budget items were moved to a future meeting, and the Human Resources budget and Planning/Historic Landmark Commission term limit amendment were written briefings only with no discussion. The only recorded vote was 7-0 to enter a closed session for attorney-client matters, with a 5-0 vote to exit.

• No votes taken on FY2024-25 budget briefings (Non-Departmental, Insurance/Risk, Community & Neighborhoods, Public Services, Police)
• Fleet Fund budget item moved to a future meeting
• Unresolved Issues budget item moved to a future meeting
• Human Resources budget handled as written briefing only; no discussion
• Planning/Historic Landmark Commission term limit amendment handled as written briefing only; no discussion
• Entered closed session for attorney-client matters (7-0)
• Exited closed session (5-0; Wharton and Puy absent)

Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

The Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency will review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The Board will also consider a straw poll to release 9-Line Strategic Intervention Funds for property acquisition.

• Straw poll to release 9-Line Strategic Intervention Funds for property acquisition
• Overview of the Redevelopment Agency Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25

The Board conducted a straw poll and expressed unanimous support for releasing 9-Line Strategic Intervention funds for property acquisition. Directors also reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, with final adoption expected in mid-June.

• Supported releasing 9-Line Strategic Intervention funds for property acquisition (unanimous straw poll)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will review various budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2024-25. This includes briefings on the Department of Public Lands, Golf Fund, and Information Management Services. The Council will also receive a follow-up regarding a proposed property tax increase by the Metropolitan Water District.

• Follow-up briefing on Metropolitan Water District property tax increase proposal
• Budget briefings for Department of Public Lands, Golf Fund, and Information Management Services
• Briefing on proposed compensation and benefits for City employees
• Interview of Rose Kjesbo for the Sister Cities Board
• Written briefing on Central Business Improvement Area 2025-2028 authorization

The Council held a work session to receive briefings on proposed FY 2024-25 budgets for Public Lands, the Golf Fund, Information Management Services, Compensation and Benefits, and the Justice Court. The session included updates on homelessness and a briefing on a proposed property tax increase by the Metropolitan Water District. No final budget votes were recorded during this session.

• Entered Closed Session for attorney-client matters (5-0)
• Exited Closed Session A (6-0)
• Entered Closed Session for collective bargaining and advice of counsel (6-0)
• Exited Closed Session B (6-0)

LBA, RDA and Council Formal Meeting

The meeting includes public hearings for the Local Building Authority, Redevelopment Agency, and City Council. Key items include adopting the FY 2024-25 city budget and several infrastructure grant applications. The Council will also consider a property tax increase proposal from the Metropolitan Water District.

• Fairmont Heights Senior Housing at 2257 South 1100 East ($5.6 million)
• Metropolitan Water District property tax increase proposal
• Grant for Big Cottonwood and Parley’s water treatment plant resilience
• Sewer trunkline improvements on 1200 West
• Sidewalk and crossing improvements on Redwood Road

The City Council approved several rezoning ordinances for the Ballpark Station area and authorized assistance for the Fairmont Heights senior housing project. The Council also approved a property tax increase for the Metropolitan Water District and various budget amendments. Public hearings for the city's FY 2024-25 budget and the Capital City Revitalization Zone were continued to future dates.

• Approved assistance for Fairmont Heights senior housing at 2257 South 1100 East (7-0)
• Approved Metropolitan Water District property tax increase (7-0)
• Adopted Library Fund budget amendment Ordinance 36 of 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Ballpark Station Area rezoning and MU-8 district creation (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1791 and 1815 South State Street with affordable housing requirements (6-0)
• Approved budget amendment Ordinance 44 of 2023 for police, fire, and infrastructure (7-0)
• Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 14 of 2024 celebrating Pride Month (7-0)
• Tabled Capital City Revitalization Zone and FY 2024-25 budget ordinances to future hearings (7-0)

Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

The Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency will discuss several budget amendments for fiscal year 2023-24. The board will also consider a resolution regarding Ballpark properties and a tax increment reimbursement agreement with NWQ, LLC.

• Budget Amendment No. 3: Reallocations for North Temple property acquisition
• Budget Amendment No. 4: Funding for agency operations and Ballpark NEXT strategy
• Resolution to use State Street Community Reinvestment Area funds for Ballpark properties
• Tax Increment Reimbursement Agreement with NWQ, LLC for infrastructure and property improvements
• Straw poll regarding State Street Strategic Intervention Funds for property acquisition

The Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency Board adopted Budget Amendment No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2023-24, which includes reallocations for property acquisition in the North Temple area. The Board also approved Resolution 07 of 2024, authorizing the use of State Street Community Reinvestment Area funds for Ballpark properties located outside the area boundaries. Additionally, the Board set a future date to consider Budget Amendment No. 4, which would fund the Ballpark NEXT redevelopment strategy, and entered a closed session to discuss real property transactions.

• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopted RDA Budget Amendment No. 3 for FY 2023-24 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 07 of 2024 authorizing State Street CRA funds for Ballpark properties (7-0)
• Set date of June 11, 2024 for public comment on Budget Amendment No. 4 (7-0)
• Entered Closed Session for real property strategy and attorney-client matters (7-0)
• Exited Closed Session (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive briefings on the Mayor’s recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, including updates from the Administration, Council Staff, Finance Department, and City Attorney's Office. Members will also review 2024 Resident Survey Results and conduct interviews for several board appointments. A follow-up briefing regarding Budget Amendment No. 5 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is also scheduled.

• Briefings on the Mayor’s recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Review of 2024 Resident Survey Results
• Interviews for various board appointments
• Follow-up briefing on Budget Amendment No. 5 for Fiscal Year 2023-24
• Youth State of the City Address

The Council held a work session to review the Mayor’s recommended Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, which proposes a General Fund increase of $26.7 million. Staff presented budget overviews, resident survey results, and a follow-up on FY23-24 budget amendments, but no final budget votes were taken. Five board appointees were interviewed and advanced to the Consent Agenda for formal approval on May 21, 2024.

• Advanced Miranda Bradshaw to Transportation Advisory Board for May 21 vote
• Advanced Stacee Adams to Sister Cities Board for May 21 vote
• Advanced Natalie Moldover to Library Board for May 21 vote
• Advanced Gabriella Huggins to Arts Council Board for May 21 vote
• Advanced Bryce Wurtsbaugh to Business Advisory Board for May 21 vote
• Entered Closed Session for attorney-client matters (7-0 vote)
• Straw poll supported Downtown Projects Advisor position (all present)
• Reviewed FY23-24 Budget Amendment No.5 items (no final vote recorded)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive briefings on proposed FY 2024-25 budgets for the Library System and Department of Airports. Members will also discuss using $5.6 million in funds for affordable senior housing at 2257 South 1100 East. Other items include updates on budget amendments and water service requests for Great Salt Lake State Park.

• $5.6 million in CDBG funds for Fairmont Heights senior housing at 2257 South 1100 East
• Proposed FY 2024-25 budgets for the Library System and Department of Airports
• Budget Amendment No. 5 regarding 2100 South reconstruction and police bonuses
• Reduction of Athletic Facility Reservation and Twilight Golf Green fees
• Water service request for Great Salt Lake State Park

The Council held a work session to review proposed FY 2024-25 budgets for the Library, Airports, and Metropolitan Water District. Through straw polls, members expressed support for several budget amendments and the use of $5.6 million in CDBG funds for affordable senior housing.

• Supported $5.6M in CDBG funding for senior housing at 2257 South 1100 East (Unanimous)
• Supported $15M fund balance allocation to Capital Investment Projects holding account (Unanimous)
• Supported $394,000 for Micro-shelter Community site preparation and electricity (Unanimous)
• Supported 2100 South utilities upgrades between 700 East and 1100 East (Unanimous)
• Supported North Temple Jordan River Bridge rock replacement and fencing (Unanimous)
• Supported City Housing Authority PILOT check (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for collective bargaining and attorney-client matters (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit Closed Session (7-0)

LBA, RDA and Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council, Local Building Authority, and Redevelopment Agency will meet to discuss various fiscal and land use items. Key topics include the upcoming Fiscal Year 2024-25 city budget, several zoning amendments, and a proposed property tax increase for the Metropolitan Water District.

• LBA tentative budget for Capital Projects Fund (Glendale and Marmalade Libraries)
• RDA tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Grant application for one-way street walking and biking study (500 South and 600 South)
• Ballpark Station Area rezoning to MU-8 district
• Northpoint area annexation initiation

The Council approved tentative budgets for the City, Library Fund, Local Building Authority, and Redevelopment Agency for FY 2024-25. The Council also adopted 'Connect SLC' as the new citywide transportation plan and approved several zoning amendments.

• Approved tentative FY 2024-25 budgets for City, Library Fund, LBA, and RDA (7-0)
• Adopted 'Connect SLC' as the Citywide Transportation Plan (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 31 of 2024 amending FY 2023-24 budget, including $7M for 2100 South utility upgrades (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 14.33 acres at 2200 West from AG-2 to M-1 (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 30 of 2024 rezoning city-owned property at 1050 West 1300 South to RMF-30 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 29 of 2024 updating attached garage zoning standards (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 35 of 2024 reducing athletic facility and golf fees (7-0)
• Deferred action on Northpoint Area Annexation to evaluate boundary modifications (7-0)

Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

The Board will consider several budget amendments for fiscal year 2023-24, including funding reallocations for the Depot District, Station Center, and North Temple areas. Additionally, the Board will discuss a proposal to rename the agency to the Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency.

• Budget Amendment No. 2: Infrastructure improvements in Station Center
• Affordable Housing Funding Priorities for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Rio Grande District Vision and Implementation Plan briefing
• Budget Amendment No. 3: Property acquisition in North Temple project area
• Renaming the agency to Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency

The Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency Board adopted the Annual Housing Funding Priorities for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and renamed the agency to the Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency. The Board also approved two budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and held an informational briefing on the Rio Grande District Vision Plan, which was not formally adopted but advanced for further discussion.

• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Annual Housing Funding Priorities for FY 2024-25 (7-0)
• Straw poll 7-0 in favor of publishing Rio Grande District Request for Purchase without Governance Structure
• Adopted RDA Budget Amendment No.2 for FY 2023-24 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution renaming RDA to Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda setting dates for FY 2024-25 budget and Budget Amendment No.3 (7-0)

Revised - Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will review the Connect SLC citywide transportation plan and proposed budgets for the Department of Public Utilities and FY 2023-24 amendments. Discussions also include temporary zoning for several homeless resource centers and a rezoning proposal at 1050 West 1300 South.

• Proposed 'Connect SLC' Citywide Transportation Plan
• Zoning amendment for 1050 West 1300 South to RMF-30
• Temporary zoning regulations for several Homeless Resource Centers
• FY 2024-25 Department of Public Utilities budget proposal
• Budget Amendment No. 5 for Fiscal Year 2023-24

This was a work session, so the Council received briefings and gave no recorded votes or final decisions. Staff presented temporary zoning resolutions to extend shelter bed availability at several Homeless Resource Centers from spring through fall 2024, a proposed zoning map amendment at 1050 West 1300 South from single-family to low-density multi-family, the Connect SLC citywide transportation plan, the Mayor's recommended FY2024-25 Public Utilities budget, Budget Amendment No. 5 for FY2023-24, and the process under Senate Bill 272 for a Capital City Revitalization Zone around the Delta Center. The Council also interviewed Isaac Atencio for the Business Advisory Board; his name was placed on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. The Chair/Vice Chair report, Executive Director report, and tentative closed session were not held.

• No votes or final decisions recorded; work session briefings only
• Briefed on temporary zoning resolutions to extend shelter beds at Geraldine E. King, Gail Miller, and VOA Youth Resource Centers from May 1 through October 2024
• Briefed on a temporary zoning resolution for St. Vincent de Paul from mid-April through mid-October 2024
• Briefed on a 60-day temporary land use resolution for June and July 2024, with the State Office of Homeless Services expected to find another location
• Briefed on rezoning City-owned property at approximately 1050 West 1300 South from R-1/5,000 to RMF-30; Planning Commission recommended approval
• Briefed on the Connect SLC 2023 Citywide Transportation Plan to replace the 1996 Transportation Master Plan
• Briefed on the Mayor's recommended FY2024-25 Department of Public Utilities budget, including proposed rate changes
• Briefed on Budget Amendment No. 5 for FY2023-24: 23 proposed items, over $70M in new expenditures, over $24M from General Fund Balance

Revised - Council Formal Meeting

The Council will consider several ordinances regarding zoning amendments, historic preservation standards, and the Connect SLC transportation plan. Additionally, they will review multiple EPA grant applications and a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-24.

• Zoning change for 14.33 acres at 2760, 2800, and 2828 North 2200 West
• Rezoning of 1791 and 1815 South State Street and 118/120 East Coatsville Avenue
• Adoption of the Connect SLC Citywide Transportation Plan
• EPA grant for Utah Renewable Communities program
• EPA grant for Water Reclamation Plant biodigester and heat/power facility

The City Council authorized $1.612 million for downtown parking pay station replacements and approved several temporary zoning regulations to increase capacity at local resource centers and shelters. The Council also adopted federal grant funding allocations for FY 2024-25 and updated historic district demolition notice requirements.

• Approved $1.612 million for downtown parking pay station replacements (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 12 of 2024 for CDBG, ESG, HOME, HOPWA, HOME-ARPA, and CDBG-CV grant programs (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22 of 2024 requiring demolition notices be posted at historic sites (7-0)
• Approved temporary zoning for Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center capacity (7-0)
• Approved temporary zoning for Geraldine E. King Women’s Resource Center capacity (7-0)
• Approved temporary zoning for Gail Miller Resource Center capacity (7-0)
• Approved temporary zoning for St. Vincent de Paul Center overnight shelter (7-0)
• Approved temporary zoning for MicroShelter Community Program operations (7-0)

Revised Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will review a proposed property tax increase by the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy. The session also includes briefings on rezoning the Ballpark Station Area and initiating annexation in Northpoint.

• Proposed property tax increase by the Metropolitan Water District
• $350,000 loan for Parea, LLC at 320 East 900 South
• Ballpark Station Area rezoning to establish a new MU-8 zone
• Initiation of the annexation process for Northpoint area land
• Citywide zoning amendments for attached garages and foundations

The Council held a work session to receive briefings on several proposed ordinances, including Ballpark Station rezoning and historic preservation enforcement. No final votes were taken on the ordinances, though the Council held straw polls regarding meeting schedules and grant funding.

• Approved starting Council meetings at 1:00 pm on April 16 and through budget season (straw poll)
• Supported using recaptured grant funds to bring Housing Connect total to $550K (straw poll)
• Entered Closed Session to discuss collective bargaining and attorney-client matters (6-0)

Revised Council Formal Meeting

The Council will consider several items including property rezoning on East 1300 South and a street closure on 7200 West. Discussion includes multiple grant requests for police, transportation, and fire departments, as well as an annexation initiation for the Northpoint area.

• Rezoning of 2260, 2270, and 2290 East 1300 South to Community Business District
• Temporary closure of 7200 West between I-80 and California Avenue
• $9,280 grant for Police Department Crime Lab accreditation
• $350,000 loan for Parea, LLC at 320 East 900 South
• Northpoint Area annexation initiation resolution

The City Council denied a rezoning request for properties on East 1300 South due to a lack of affordable housing. The Council approved a loan for a new Greek restaurant and initiated the annexation process for the Northpoint area.

• Approved $350,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loan for Parea, LLC (6-0)
• Rejected rezoning of 2260 and 2290 East 1300 South from R-1/7,000 to CB (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 11 of 2024 to initiate Northpoint Area Annexation (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 20 of 2024 for temporary closure of 7200 West between I-80 and California Ave (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Fraser Nelson to Housing Authority of Salt Lake Board (5-0)
• Referred three grant applications for police, transportation, and fire departments to future consent agenda (6-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will discuss proposed changes to window requirements in local historic districts and a temporary road closure for 7200 West. Other items include updates on the 300 West Corridor development plan and the budget for "THE BLOCKS" cultural initiative.

• Proposed window requirements for new construction in historic districts
• Temporary closure of 7200 West between I-80 and California Avenue
• 300 West Corridor and Central Pointe Station Area Plan update
• Interview for Business Advisory Board appointment
• "THE BLOCKS" (Cultural Core) year eight budget plan

This was a Salt Lake City Council work session, and the minutes record briefings and discussion rather than adopted legislation. The Council received informational updates on the 300 West Corridor and Central Pointe Station Area Plan, the 2024 Utah State Legislative Session, proposed window requirements for new construction in local historic districts, the Citizens' Compensation Advisory Committee 2024 report, the Sister Cities 2023 report, THE BLOCKS (Cultural Core) update, a proposed temporary closure of 7200 West, and Council retreat follow-up. The only recorded votes were procedural: entering and exiting closed session, both passing 7-0. Kristen Lavelett was interviewed for the Business Advisory Board and her name was slated for the Consent Agenda; the Council also supported travel payment for the Council Chair to Los Angeles.

• Entered closed session for security deployment and attorney-client matters (7-0)
• Exited closed session (7-0)
• Supported payment and travel for Council Member Petro to Los Angeles with the Mayor (all present supported)
• Interviewed Kristen Lavelett for Business Advisory Board; name placed on Consent Agenda for formal consideration
• No ordinances adopted; window requirements, 7200 West closure, and other items were briefings only

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will consider several zoning amendments and a $1.3 million budget increase for the Main Library roof renovation. The meeting also includes discussions on new historic districts and affordable housing developments.

• $1.3 million library budget amendment for Main Library roof renovation
• Establishment of Yalecrest-Princeton Heights Local Historic District
• Rezoning 756 South Montgomery Street to multi-family residential
• Resolution for 67 affordable apartments at 44 and 48 North 1000 West
• Zoning change for Woodland Commons at 2445 South 500 East

The Council adopted Ordinance 15 of 2024 creating the Yalecrest-Princeton Heights Local Historic District covering 43 homes on Princeton Avenue, and adopted Ordinance 16 of 2024 rezoning about 756 South Montgomery Street from single-family to low-density multi-family. It also adopted a Library Fund budget amendment including over $1.3 million for the Main Library roof renovation, and authorized the Salt Lake County Housing Authority (Housing Connect) to operate in the city for the 44 North Apartments affordable development. A rezoning at 2260, 2270, and 2290 East 1300 South was deferred to a future meeting, and the Council initiated a legislative action to have staff research a Transfer of Development Rights program for Sugar House Business zoning districts.

• Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 09 of 2024 recognizing March 31, 2024 as International Transgender Day of Visibility (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 15 of 2024 establishing the Yalecrest-Princeton Heights Local Historic District, 43 homes on Princeton Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 16 of 2024 rezoning approximately 756 South Montgomery Street from R-1/5,000 to RMF-30 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 17 of 2024 amending the FY2023-24 Library Fund budget, including over $1.3 million for the Main Library roof renovation (7-0)
• Deferred action on rezoning 2260, 2270, and 2290 East 1300 South from R-1/7,000 to CB to a future meeting (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 18 of 2024 for zoning and General Plan amendments at approximately 2445 South 500 East (Woodland Commons) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 19 of 2024 for rezoning and Master Plan amendment at West Simondi Avenue and West 300 North (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10 of 2024 authorizing the Salt Lake County Housing Authority to operate in Salt Lake City for the 44 North Apartments development (7-0)

Revised Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

The Board will discuss the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Housing Development Funding Strategy and consider several funding resolutions. Action items include approving affordable housing loans and a budget amendment for infrastructure in the Station Center area.

• Resolution: Up to $2.7 million for affordable housing projects in high opportunity areas
• Resolution: Up to $15.4 million in affordable housing funding via the Housing Development Loan Program
• Resolution: RDA Budget Amendment No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 involving Depot District and Station Center
• Informational update on the Japantown visioning process at 100 South between 200 and 300 West

The Board approved funding allocations for affordable housing projects in high opportunity areas and gap financing. The Board also scheduled a future date to consider a budget amendment for the 2023-24 fiscal year.

• Approved up to $2.7M for affordable housing in high opportunity areas (7-0)
• Approved up to $15.4M for affordable housing gap financing (7-0)
• Set April 16, 2024, as the date to consider RDA Budget Amendment No. 2 (7-0)

Revised Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will review several zoning amendments for properties in District 1 and District 5. They will also discuss a $1.3 million budget amendment for the Main Library roof renovation project. Additionally, the session includes updates on federal grant allocations and administrative projects.

• Rezoning of approximately 14.33 acres at North 2200 West from agricultural to light manufacturing
• Proposed rezoning and master plan amendment for South State Street and Coatsville Avenue properties
• $1.3 million in additional funding for the Main Library roof renovation project
• Research request for a Sugar House Transfer of Development Rights program
• Follow-up on federal grant allocations including CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds

The Council held a work session to review zoning amendments and grant funding. Members expressed support for a Transfer of Development Rights program in Sugar House and discussed budget increases for the Main Library roof.

• Supported legislative intent to create a Transfer of Development Rights tool for Sugar House (unanimous straw poll)
• Supported funding 'Fix The Bricks' seismic retrofitting over Community Land Trust (unanimous straw poll)
• Supported CDBG-CV Funding Scenario A with remaining $17,752 allocated to Boys & Girls Club (unanimous straw poll)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for real property and attorney-client matters (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit Closed Session (7-0)

Revised Council Formal Meeting

The Council will hold public hearings on several grant requests for utilities, transportation, and public safety. Additionally, the body will consider multiple ordinances regarding zoning amendments, a new local historic district, and affordable housing developments.

• Grant for Rudy Drainage property acquisition of up to 200 acres
• Grant for 1300 East reconstruction from 2100 South to Southern City Boundary
• Zoning amendment for daycare facilities citywide
• Rezoning of 2445 South 500 East for eight townhomes
• Establishment of Yalecrest-Laird Heights Local Historic District

The Salt Lake City Council adopted a resolution authorizing a 99-year ground lease to the University of Utah for a baseball stadium expansion at Sunnyside Park, in exchange for $4.2 million in park improvements. The Council also passed a budget amendment adding over $1.8 million for police overtime and other city services. Several zoning changes were approved, including a historic district designation and daycare facility regulations, while two rezoning proposals were deferred for further discussion.

• Approved 99-year ground lease to University of Utah for baseball stadium (6-0)
• Adopted Budget Amendment No.4 adding $1.8M for police overtime (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 08 amending zoning for daycare facilities (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 09 establishing Yalecrest-Laird Heights Historic District (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 11 on Community Benefit and Tenant Displacement (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 12 amending Landscaping and Buffers chapter (6-0)
• Deferred action on Woodland Commons rezoning at 2445 S 500 E (5-0)
• Deferred action on Simondi Avenue rezoning at 803-815 W Simondi Ave (5-0)

Revised Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will discuss several items including landscaping code amendments and federal grant funding allocations. They will also review a proposed ground lease for University of Utah baseball stadium expansion involving Sunnyside Park.

• Landscaping and Buffers chapter text amendment to reduce water consumption
• FY 2024-25 funding for CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA federal grants
• University of Utah baseball stadium lease involving $4.2 million for Sunnyside Park
• Budget Amendment No. 4 including $1.8 million for police officer overtime
• Proposed amendments to the City Council public comment policy

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on March 5, 2024, with no substantive decisions finalized. Council members received briefings on homelessness funding, landscaping ordinance enforcement, federal grant allocations, a proposed University of Utah baseball stadium lease, and a budget amendment. The Council interviewed Jill Love for Chief Administrative Officer and four board appointees, all of whom were slated for the Consent Agenda. The only recorded vote was to enter and exit a closed session; the meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.

• Entered closed session for personnel and attorney-client matters (6-0)
• Exited closed session (5-0, one abstention)
• No final action taken on landscaping ordinance, budget amendment, or stadium lease
• Interviews held for Chief Administrative Officer and four board appointees; names placed on Consent Agenda

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will review several proposals including a new local historic district and residential rezoning. Discussions also cover water supply reports, climate action plans, and updates to the city budget.

• Proposal for Yalecrest-Princeton Heights Local Historic District covering 43 homes
• Rezoning of 756 South Montgomery Street from single-family to low-density multi-family
• Budget Amendment No. 4 including $1.8 million for police officer overtime and $230,000 for air quality incentives
• Priority Climate Action Plan targeting $4.6 billion in federal grant funding
• Resolution to transfer Foreign Trade Zone authority to World Trade Center Utah

The Council received briefings on several proposed ordinances and budget amendments, including a potential transfer of Foreign-Trade Zone status to WTC Utah. No final votes were taken on the proposed ordinances or budget items during this session. The Council conducted interviews for the Racial Equity in Policing Commission.

• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for security and attorney-client matters (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit Closed Session (7-0)
• Straw poll showed support for $6M CDBG dormant program income move (5-0, 2 absent)

Revised Council Formal Meeting

The Council will hold public hearings on a proposed lease for the University of Utah baseball stadium and several rezoning requests. Other items include budget amendments for police overtime and new tenant displacement protections.

• Proposed 99-year lease for U of U baseball stadium at 1735 Sunnyside Avenue involving $4.2 million in park improvements.
• Budget amendment including $1.8 million for police overtime and $230,000 for air quality incentives.
• Ordinance to relinquish restrictive covenants on 18 properties in the Avenues neighborhood.
• Rezoning of 2260, 2270, and 2290 East 1300 South to a Community Business District.
• New ordinance regarding tenant displacement and relocation assistance.

The Salt Lake City Council deferred action on a proposed 99-year lease for a University of Utah baseball stadium at Sunnyside Park. It adopted a budget amendment adding funds for police overtime, fleet mechanics, and software tools. The Council also approved relinquishing restrictive covenants on 18 properties in the Avenues neighborhood and extended a deadline for a zoning condition at 704 East 900 South.

• Deferred action on University of Utah baseball stadium lease (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 06 of 2024 relinquishing covenants on 18 Avenues properties (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for rezoning at 2260-2290 East 1300 South (7-0)
• Deferred action on Community Benefit and Tenant Displacement amendments (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 07 of 2024 amending FY2023-24 budget (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 04 of 2024 extending zoning condition deadline at 704 E 900 S (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including board appointments and hearing dates (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council is reviewing several proposals during this work session. This includes a budget amendment involving police overtime and air quality incentives, as well as a zoning change for properties near West Simondi Avenue. The meeting also includes updates on state legislative issues.

• Proposed rezoning of West Simondi Avenue and West 300 North to multi-family
• $1.8 million for police officer overtime in budget amendment No. 4
• $230,000 for a City air quality incentives program
• Amendments to Salt Lake City Code Title 21A zoning definitions
• Annual SLC Emergency Management update

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on February 13, 2024, receiving briefings on homelessness, two proposed zoning ordinances, state legislation, GRAMA records training, and a fiscal year 2023-24 budget amendment. No ordinances were voted on; the zoning items were briefings only, with the Planning Commission having forwarded positive recommendations. Council members took non-binding straw polls and were unanimously in favor of four budget amendment items, including $230K for air quality incentives, $194K for mobile phone data extraction software, $203,148 for a Versaterm case service software upgrade, and $400K for fleet maintenance capacity. The Council also voted 7-0 to enter and exit a closed session regarding security personnel deployment and advice of counsel.

• Straw poll: All Council Members in favor of approving $230K Air Quality Incentives Program expansion (Item A-1) for this fiscal year only
• Straw poll: All Council Members in favor of approving $194K Mobile Phone Data Extraction Software (Item A-9)
• Straw poll: All Council Members in favor of approving $203,148 Versaterm Case Service Software Upgrade (Item A-10)
• Straw poll: All Council Members in favor of approving $400K increase in Fleet Maintenance Capacity (Item A-7)
• Approved entering Closed Session for security personnel deployment and advice of counsel (7-0)
• Approved exiting Closed Session (7-0)
• No vote taken on rezone and master plan amendment at West Simondi Avenue and West 300 North; briefing only
• No vote taken on zoning terms and definitions amendment; briefing only

Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

The Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency Board will consider a resolution to approve up to $2.7 million for affordable housing in "high opportunity areas." This funding is part of the Housing Development Loan Program. The board will also review minutes from recent meetings and receive staff project updates.

• Resolution for up to $2.7 million in HDLP funding for high opportunity areas
• Approval of meeting minutes from Nov 14, 2023, Dec 12, 2023, and Jan 9, 2024
• Staff updates regarding Gallivan and other projects

The Board approved meeting minutes from November 2023, December 2023, and January 2024. No action was taken on the proposed Housing Development Loan Program funding allocation, and several reports were not held.

• Approved meeting minutes for Nov 14, 2023, Dec 12, 2023, and Jan 9, 2024 (7-0)
• Entered Closed Session to discuss real property and attorney-client matters (7-0)
• Exited Closed Session (6-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive briefings on several land use and zoning proposals, including a new local historic district and townhome developments. Discussions also cover affordable housing partnerships, city budget amendments, and a potential ground lease for the University of Utah baseball stadium.

• Proposal for Yalecrest–Laird Heights Local Historic District covering 66 homes
• Zoning amendment for eight townhomes at 2445 South 500 East
• Affordable housing development of 67 apartments at 44 and 48 North 1000 West
• Budget Amendment No.3 including $6 million for transportation impact fees
• University of Utah baseball stadium lease involving a $4.2 million park improvement commitment

The Council received briefings on several proposed ordinances and resolutions, including historic district establishment and affordable housing. No final votes were taken on the primary ordinances, though the Council approved travel for two members to a conference.

• Approved travel for Council Members Puy and Mano to the ULI Spring Conference
• Entered Closed Session to discuss collective bargaining, real property, and attorney-client matters (7-0)
• Exited Closed Session (7-0)

Council Formal Meeting

The Council will consider several budget amendments affecting transportation projects, library staff, and police overtime. They will also hear public comments on property rezonings and a university stadium lease. Additionally, the Council may approve a $100,000 loan for Eats Bakery.

• Over $6 million in transportation impact fees for 2100 South and 600/700 North projects
• Rezoning of 357 and 375 East 500 South to allow ground-floor retail and residential units
• A $100,000 loan from the Economic Development Loan Fund to Eats, LLC
• University of Utah baseball stadium lease involving a $4.2 million commitment for park improvements
• Over $1.8 million for police officer overtime in Budget Amendment No. 4

The Council approved budget amendments for the city and the public library, including new staffing for the Fire Department and City Attorney's Office. A $100,000 economic development loan for Eats, LLC was approved. The Council also continued a public hearing regarding rezoning at 500 South and 400 East.

• Approved Library Budget Amendment No.1 for FY 2023-24 (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment No.3 for FY 2023-24 (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 loan for Eats, LLC from Economic Development Loan Fund (7-0)
• Confirmed ground floor active-use requirements for 1435 South State Street (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for rezoning at 357/375 E 500 S and 460-466 S 400 E (7-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing February as Black History Month (7-0)
• Approved Grant Holding Account Items Batch No. 4 for FY 2023-24 (7-0)

City Council Retreat

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a retreat on January 23, 2024. Members will meet to discuss their interests and priorities for the coming year. The agenda also includes a motion to enter a closed session.

• Discussion of council priorities for the upcoming year
• Motion to enter closed session

The City Council conducted a retreat focused on internal operations, separation of powers, and district-specific priorities. The meeting consisted of presentations and discussions; no formal votes or legislative actions were recorded.

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive briefings on several ordinance proposals, including a rezoning request for East 1300 South and new tenant displacement protections. Members will also review budget amendments involving transportation fees and library staffing.

• Rezoning of 2260, 2270, and 2290 East 1300 South to Community Business District
• $100,000 loan for Eats, LLC from the Economic Development Loan Fund
• Budget Amendment No. 3 including over $6 million in transportation impact fees
• Ordinance regarding community benefits and tenant displacement protections
• Library Budget Amendment No. 1 including a 1% cost of living increase

The Council conducted a work session to review several proposed ordinances and budget updates. No final votes were taken on the ordinances, though straw polls were used to gauge support for specific budget items.

• Straw poll: All present members supported $3.3M for 2100 South reconstruction (A-5)
• Straw poll: All present members supported separating downtown parking kiosk replacements from the budget amendment (A-10)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for security and attorney-client matters (6-0)
• Approved motion to exit Closed Session and adjourn (7-0)

Council Formal Meeting

The Council will consider a budget amendment involving new staffing and transportation impact fees. They will also discuss a grant for police drone training and potential rezoning for properties on East 500 South.

• Budget Amendment No.3 including $6 million in transportation impact fees
• Police Department grant application for first responder drone training
• Ordinance to amend zoning for 357 and 375 East 500 South and other locations
• Resolution regarding EMS personnel admission to the Firefighters Retirement System
• Appointments to the Business Advisory Board, Arts Council Board, and Human Rights Commission

The City Council adopted a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2023-24 that adds new paramedic and legislative staff and allocates over $6 million in transportation impact fees. The Council also approved a resolution to admit EMS personnel and social workers to the Tier 2 Firefighter Utah Retirement System.

• Approved Budget Amendment No. 3 for FY 2023-24 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 01 of 2024 for EMS and social worker retirement system admission (7-0)
• Referred Police Department drone grant application to future Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Barri Allaire and Sheridan Mordue to Business Advisory Board (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Travis English to Arts Council Board (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Lisia Santini and Lucia Rodriguez to Human Rights Commission (7-0)
• Approved Grant Holding Account Items Batch No. 3 for FY 2023-24 (7-0)
• Scheduled Feb 6, 2024 public hearing for rezoning at 500 South and 400 East (7-0)

Revised Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

The Board will consider a resolution regarding a ground lease for the USA Climbing National Training Center at 310 South 500 West. The meeting also includes a briefing on the City Creek daylighting design plan along the Folsom Trail. Additionally, the board will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Ground lease resolution for USA Climbing National Training Center at 310 South 500 West
• Review of Fiscal Year 2022-23 RDA Audit
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Briefing on City Creek daylighting design plan along the Folsom Trail

The Redevelopment Agency Board elected its leadership for the year and received training on the Utah Open Meetings Law. The Board also reviewed the Fiscal Year 2022-23 audit and discussed designs for the City Creek Daylighting project.

• Elected Director Alejandro Puy as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Director Darin Mano as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss real estate and legal advice (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will nominate its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024 calendar year. Members will also review a proposal to rezone properties near 500 South and 400 East to allow for ground-floor retail and residential units. Additionally, the Council will receive a briefing on Budget Amendment No. 3 regarding staffing and transportation fees.

• Nomination of 2024 Council Chair and Vice Chair
• Rezoning of properties at 357/375 E 500 S and 460-466 S 400 E
• Over $6 million in additional transportation impact fees for 2100 South and 600/700 North projects
• Creation of four new paramedic positions in the Fire Department
• Interviews for appointments to the Airport Board

The City Council unanimously elected its leadership for the 2024 calendar year. Members also held a straw poll supporting a modified staffing proposal for the Fire Department's Medical Response Team.

• Elected Council Member Victoria Petro as 2024 Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Council Member Chris Wharton as 2024 Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Supported modified proposal for two new Fire Department paramedic FTEs and reclassification of two vacant firefighter FTEs (Straw poll: all present supported)

Council Formal Meeting

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Landscaping and Buffers chapter of the city code. Members will also ratify the election of the 2024 Council Chair and Vice-Chair. Additionally, the Council will set a date for public comment on the Library Fund budget amendment.

• Public hearing for Landscaping and Buffers Chapter text amendment
• Ratification of 2024 Council Chair and Vice-Chair elections
• Ordinance for Airport Board code revisions
• Setting a public comment date for Library Budget Amendment No. 1
• Appointments to the Airport Board and Mosquito Abatement District

The Council ratified Victoria Petro as Chair and Chris Wharton as Vice Chair for 2024. They adopted an ordinance revising the Airport Board code and approved several board appointments. A proposed ordinance regarding landscaping and buffers was deferred after a public hearing.

• Ratified Victoria Petro as Chair and Chris Wharton as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1 of 2024 Airport Board Code Revisions (6-0)
• Deferred action on Landscaping and Buffers Chapter Text Amendment (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Nathan Rafferty and Luz Escamilla to Airport Board (7-0)
• Approved reappointment of Van Turner to Mosquito Abatement District Board (7-0)
• Approved reappointment of Ginger Cannon to Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry and Trails Advisory Board (7-0)
• Approved reappointment of Tanya Hawkins to Racial Equity in Policing Commission Board (7-0)
• Set Feb. 6, 2024, for public hearing on Library Budget Amendment No.1 (7-0)

Oath of Office Ceremony  

The Salt Lake City Council will host its Oath of Office Ceremony at the Main Library on January 2, 2024. The agenda outlines the swearing-in of Mayor Erin Mendenhall and three city council members. This is a ceremonial event; no legislative votes or budget decisions are scheduled.

• Administration of Oath of Office for Mayor Erin Mendenhall
• Swearing-in of Council Members Eva Lopez Chavez (District 4), Dan Dugan (District 6), and Sarah Young (District 7)
• Flag ceremony performed by the Salt Lake City Police Motor Squad
• Cultural performances including a dance by Ballet Folklórico ECK and music by Lil’ Kai
• ADA accommodations, ASL/Spanish interpreters, and free meter parking for disabled vehicles provided at 210 East 400 South

The City Council held an oath of office ceremony. Mayor Erin Mendenhall and several Council members were sworn in to serve their terms.

• Sworn in Mayor Erin Mendenhall
• Sworn in Council Member Alejandro Puy
• Sworn in Council Member Elect Eva Lopez Chavez
• Sworn in Council Member Dan Dugan
• Sworn in Council Member Sarah Young