Council Formal Meeting
Regular MeetingSalt Lake City, UT · September 2, 2025
Agenda
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
REVISED AGENDA
FORMAL MEETING
September 2, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 PM
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Council Chambers
451 South State Street, Room 315
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Chris Wharton, Chair Alejandro Puy, Vice Chair
District 3 District 2
Victoria Petro Eva Lopez Chavez Darin Mano
District 1 District 4 District 5
Dan Dugan Sarah Young
District 6 District 7
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Please note: Dates not identified in the FYI - Project Timeline are either not applicable or not yet
determined.
WELCOME AND PUBLIC MEETING RULES
A. OPENING CEREMONY:
1. Council Member Darin Mano will conduct the formal meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
4. The Council will approve the work session meeting minutes of April 1, 2025, and May
20, 2025.
5. The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor
Mendenhall recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month in Salt Lake
City.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Items B1 – B7 will be heard as one public hearing.
1. Grant Application: Regional Athletic Complex – Tourism, Recreation,
Cultural, Convention, and Airport Facilities Tax Act
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the
Department of Public Lands to Salt Lake County. If awarded, the grant would fund the
full build out of the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) to add extra fields and
infrastructure in order to host larger-scale tournaments.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.
2. Grant Application: Civic Center District / Green Loop – Tourism,
Recreation, Cultural, Convention, and Airport Facilities Tax Act
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the
Department of Public Lands to Salt Lake County. If awarded, the grant would fund design
documents for a network of Civic Center District public spaces, transportation needs and
the Downtown neighborhood.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.
3. Grant Application: Jordan River Trail – Tourism, Recreation, Cultural,
Convention, and Airport Facilities Tax Act
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the
Department of Public Lands to Salt Lake County. If awarded, the grant would fund the
Jordan River Trail project consultant fees for interpretive programming development,
materials, design, and engineering services.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.
4. Grant Application: Fiscal Year 2025 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-
Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Police
Department to The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services. If awarded, the grant would fund training programs to build
and maintain officers’ de-escalation proficiency including the purchase of a virtual reality
(VR) simulator, setup and training, FEMA ICAT Train the Trainer and attendance at
conferences, overtime for staff providing and receiving training, and local and
department training in de-escalation and crisis response.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.
5. Grant Application: River & Roots: Memory, Place, and the Jordan River
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Mayor’s
Office to 2892 Miles to Go. If awarded, the grant would fund participant compensation,
audio/video support, and project expenses/supplies for the River & Roots: Memory,
Place, and the Jordan River community storytelling and environmental engagement
project for Westside youth.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.
6. Grant Application: Juvenile Fire Setter Prevention Program Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Fire
Department to FEMA. If awarded, the grant would fund the creation of a Task Force to
intervene with youth who show fire-setting tendencies. The grant will also provide travel
and educational materials for National Fire Academy accreditation, outreach material,
leased or purchased assessment software, and consultation with specialists.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.
7. Grant Application: Community Engagement Academy Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Mayor’s
Office to The National League of Cities (NLC). If awarded, the grant would fund direct
technical assistance from the NLC, in creating more effective public outreach; workshops
to learn from other municipalities; and in-person workshops in Washington DC.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.
8. Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 247 North 800 West
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that
would amend the zoning for the properties at approximately 247 North 800 West from
R-1/7,000 (Single-Family Residential) and SR-3 (Special Development Pattern
Residential) to R-1/5,000 (Single-Family Residential) and SR-3 (Special Development
Pattern Residential). The proposal would enable development to the west of the existing
single-family home. Any new development will be accessed from Hoyt Place, which is a
private road. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 2. Petitioner:
Bert Holland, representing the property owner. Petition No.:PLNPCM2024-00629.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
9. Ordinance: Alley Vacation at Approximately 373 West American Avenue
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
vacate a City-owned alley situated adjacent to properties located at approximately 373
West American Avenue. The proposal would close the alley to public use and allow the
property owner of three of the four adjacent properties to potentially redevelop this site
(the other adjacent property owner also supports the alley vacation.) The alley cannot be
used as a mid-block connection because the 900 South viaduct is directly to the south.
Located within Council District 5. Petitioner: Jarod Hall. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-
00636.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 7, 2025 and Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
10. Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment Public Lands (PL) and Street
Vacation - West High School
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting the proposed Text
Amendment and Street Vacation ordinances at approximately 240 West 200 North,
related to the reconstruction of West High School.
The proposed changes include:
• Zoning Text Amendment: The amendments alter building height restrictions,
buffering requirements, and allowed uses. This would apply to all PL zoning
districts. Additionally, new construction would be exempt from review associated
with the Historic Preservation Overlay District. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-
00320.
• Street Vacation: Street vacation for a 130-foot-wide and 530-foot-long portion of
200 North between 300 West and 200 West, which is currently incorporated
into West High School's campus. This application would vacate public
ownership and interest of a portion of the street. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-
00321.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/2fdcpe2z.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
11. Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment for the Delta Center Parking Garage at
Approximately 301 West South Temple
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
approve a Master Development Agreement for the construction of the Delta Center
parking garage at approximately 301 West South Temple. The proposal includes the
construction of a seven-story parking garage with approximately 452 parking stalls at
the southwest corner of the site, which is intended to provide parking for patrons of the
Delta Center Arena and improve the site's functionality. The applicant is requesting
approval of the development agreement associated with the project, which establishes
specific rules for constructing the parking garage at the Delta Center Arena. If approved,
the proposed development agreement could supersede several of the City's rules and
regulations. Located within Council District 4. Petitioner: Jazz Arena Investors LLC.
Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00619.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/DeltaCenterParking.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
NONE.
D. COMMENTS:
1. Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
2. Comments to the City Council. (This is a one-hour time slot for the public to comment
on any City business not scheduled for a public hearing. Each person will have two
minutes to talk. General comment registration closes at 7:30 p.m.)
E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution: Public Utilities Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2025B and
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025C
The Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to
$50,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Public Utilities revenue bond anticipation
notes, Series 2025B, and up $50,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Public Utilities
revenue refunding bond, Series 2025C. The notes will finance the acquisition,
construction, remodeling, and improvement of a campus for Public Utilities. The Bonds
will be issued for the purpose of refunding in advance of their maturity all or a portion of
the currently outstanding Public Utilities Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2017.
The Council's action includes authorizing the execution of a supplemental indenture, a
bond purchase agreement, and other documents as required.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Resolution: Building Permit Fee Waivers for Alliance House and First Step
House
The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would approve a request for building
permit fee waivers from two non-profit developers, Alliance House and First Step House,
for two new deeply affordable housing projects. Alliance House, Inc., intends to develop
16 one-bedroom housing units at approximately 1805 South Main Street to serve
households at or below 30% AMI. First Step House intends to develop 67 one- and two-
bedroom housing units at approximately 44 North 1000 West for households at or below
40% AMI. Approval of these waivers was recommended by the Community and
Neighborhood (CAN) Department.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
2. Ordinance: Amending the Annual Compensation Plan for All Non-
Represented Employees Fiscal Year 2025-26
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the Fiscal Year 2025-
26 Annual Compensation Plan for all non-represented employees.The Administration’s
proposal includes several amendments which include policy updates to improve
operational efficiency and employee retention. Additionally, corrections related to City
retirement contributions are also included.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
G. CONSENT:
1. Ordinance: Changes to Zoning Incentives for Building
Preservation/Adaptive Reuse
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of Title
21A of the Salt Lake City Code relating to Building Preservation Incentives/Adaptive
Reuse. The proposal would expand the types of modifications that can be reviewed
administratively through the Design Review and Planned Development process, clarifies
design standards for new construction, and introduces the option for applicants to
request a one-year time extension of preliminary approval. Other sections of Title 21A
may also be amended as part of this petition. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00039.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2. Resolution: Public Utilities Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2025B and
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025C
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment on a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $50,000,000
aggregate principal amount of Public Utilities revenue bond anticipation notes, Series
2025B, and up $50,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Public Utilities revenue
refunding bond, Series 2025C. The notes will finance the acquisition, construction,
remodeling, and improvement of a campus for Public Utilities. The Bonds will be issued
for the purpose of refunding in advance of their maturity all or a portion of the currently
outstanding Public Utilities Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2017.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
3. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 7, 2025 September 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider an ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake
City, including the employment staffing document for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.
Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City’s
budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. The proposed
amendment includes items which relate to the Main Street fire on August 11, 2025,
including funding for an emergency loan fund program, rental assistance, and funding for
barriers to allow safe pedestrian passage in front of the buildings burned in the recent
fire.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY26.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 9, 2025 or Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
4. Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No.1) for Fiscal Year 2025-26
The Council will consider approving Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No.1) for Fiscal
Year 2025-26.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
5. Board Appointment: Public Utilities Advisory Committee – Sean McKelvie
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Sean McKelvie, resident of Salt
Lake County, to the Public Utilities Advisory Committee for a term ending January 15,
2029.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
6. Board Appointment: Public Utilities Advisory Committee – Kamiron
Anderson
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Kamiron Anderson, resident of
District 1, to the Public Utilities Advisory Committee for a term ending January 15, 2029.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
7. Board Reappointment: Planning Commission – Aimee Burrows
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Aimee Burrows, resident of
District 6, to the Planning Commission for a term ending September 2, 2029.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
8. Board Reappointment: Historic Landmark Commission – Carlton Getz
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Carlton Getz, resident of
District 3, to the Historic Landmark Commission for a term ending September 2, 2029.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
9. Board Reappointment: Historic Landmark Commission – Michael
Abrahamson
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Michael Abrahamson, resident
of District 2, to the Historic Landmark Commission for a term ending September 2,
2029.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
H. ADJOURNMENT:
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m. on , the undersigned, duly appointed City
Recorder, does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1) posted on the Utah Public
Notice Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701, and (2) a copy of the foregoing provided
to The Salt Lake Tribune and/or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any
others who have indicated interest.
KEITH REYNOLDS
SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
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