Council Formal Meeting

SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORMAL MEETING October 7, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 PM Sorenson Unity Center 1383 S. 900 W., Black Box Theater Room Salt Lake City, UT 84111 SLCCouncil.com 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 Public Comments: The public can give comments to the Council during the 7 p.m. formal meeting in person at the Sorenson Unity Center 1383 S. 900 W., Black Box Theater Room. Attendees can fill out a comment card in order to be added to the comment queue. Comments on scheduled public hearing items can be made until the hearing is closed. General Comment 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. Agenda Information: For more information, please visit www.slc.gov/council Generated: 14:07:59  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 Victoria Petro 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 May 22, 2025; May 29, 2025; June 5, 2025; June 10, 2025; and August 19, 2025, as well as the Truth- in-Taxation meeting minutes of August 19, 2025. 5. The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall declaring the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day in Salt Lake City. 6. The Council will Recognize Former Salt Lake County Council Member Jim Bradley for his 28 years of Service. 7. The Council will Recognize The Rose Park Lions Club for over 75 years of Service in Salt Lake City. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Resolution: Public Utilities Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2025B and Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025C The Council will 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 to $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 - Refer to motion sheet(s). 2. Resolution: Substantial Amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution that would reallocate $230,306 in U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. Since these funds were allocated in 2024, Housing Stability Division staff and the service providers have recognized the need for case management to support some of the households receiving Tenant-Based Rental Assistance. Shifting funds to the Supportive Services category will enable the contracted organizations to provide this additional service while remaining within the City’s existing HUD allocation. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). 3. Ordinance: Changes to Zoning Incentives for Building Preservation/Adaptive Reuse The Council will 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 - Refer to motion sheet(s). 4. Ordinance: Partial Street Vacation at Approximately 1101 West 400 South The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would close a portion of the public right-of-way on both 1100 West and 400 South adjacent to the property located at 1101 West 400 South. The closure would facilitate the future construction of a new single-family residence on the property. The petitioner is requesting to purchase this portion of the right-of-way and include it in their property boundary. The area is approximately five feet between the property boundary and the public sidewalk. The sidewalk would not be impacted by this request. Located within Council District 2. Petitioner: Erik Sansom, property owner. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025- 00178. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). 5. Ordinance: Alley Vacation at Liberty Heights Plat The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate a portion of City-owned alley between approximately 1430 East and 1500 East, and between 1300 South and Sherman Avenue. The alley segment is not utilized for access by any abutting property and is obstructed at multiple points. Located within Council District 6. Petitioner: Philip Wilkes, adjacent property owner. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00219. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).  6. Ordinance: Local Landmark Site Designation for Sampson-Altadena Apartments The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting and ordinance that would establish the Sampson and Altadena Apartments as a local landmark site. The site consists of two buildings on one lot at approximately 276 East 300 South and 310 South 300 East. Located within Council District 4. Petitioner: The Sampson-Altadena Condominiums Homeowner Association. Petition No.: PLNHLC2025-00357. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS: 1. Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment Public Lands (PL) and Street Vacation - West High School The Council will 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, October 7, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).  2. Ordinances: Alley Vacation at Approximately 373 West American Avenue The Council will consider adopting two separate ordinances that would vacate a City- owned alley situated adjacent to properties at approximately 373 West and 389 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 property owner proposed purchasing the alley segment adjacent to their property for private use. 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, October 7, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). 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: NONE. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Ordinance: Justice Court Capacity Text Amendment The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend sections 2.84.020 and 2.84.030 of the Salt Lake City Code allow for increased capacity of the Salt Lake City Justice Court. The proposal would clarify the City’s ability to expand the number of authorized judgeships, subject to Judicial Council approval. This amendment is intended to ensure the Court has the structural capacity to respond to growth in caseloads and community needs. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). G. CONSENT: 1. 2026-2027 U.S. Housing and Urban Development General Community Development Needs Annual Public Hearing The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment for the 2026-2027 U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) General Community Development needs. Each year Salt Lake City receives several million dollars in grants from HUD for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) programs. HUD requires an annual public hearing for the City to hear about community development needs from the public. This feedback helps to prioritize the grant funds between many competing needs. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - n/a Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD Staff Recommendation - Set date. 2. 203 West Paxton Avenue Affordable Housing Development Public Hearing The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment for the Pax Station Apartment project, a 272-unit affordable housing project at 203 West Paxton Avenue, which would be funded through a tax-exempt private activity bond (PAB) issued by the Public Finance Authority of Wisconsin. The development entails no financial liability for Salt Lake City, but Federal regulations for tax-exempt PABs require the Council to hold what is known as a TEFRA (Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act) public hearing on this proposal. No other Council action is required. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Staff Recommendation - Set date. 3. Ordinance: Patriot Rail Street Vacations at Approximately 6500 West Interstate 80 Eastbound Freeway The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would close portions of the public right-of-way at approximately 6500 West Interstate 80 Eastbound Freeway. The proposal would allow the petitioner to purchase these portions of right-of-way to include in their property boundary for future railroad-related uses. There are no existing structures on the property. These are areas that were platted and dedicated to the City for use as public streets but were never constructed. Located within Council District 2. Petitioner: Salt Lake Garfield & Western Railway, the property owners. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00432. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Set date. 4. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 21, 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 funding for the Youth & Family Division in support of YouthCity afterschool programs; funding for the National League of Cities Annual Cities Summit being held in November in Salt Lake City; funding for the Inland Port Authority to help fund the expansion of the Trainfo system; funding for additional Green Bike stations; and grant funding to support victims of violent crimes, among other items. For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY26. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Set date. 5. Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board – Cooper Fankhauser The Council will consider approving the appointment of Cooper Fankhuaser, resident of District 5, to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term ending June 5, 2028. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 6. Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board – Parviz Faiz The Council will consider approving the appointment of Parviz Faiz, resident of District 3, to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term ending June 5, 2028. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 7. Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board – Sean Weeks The Council will consider approving the appointment of Sean Weeks, resident of District 2, to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term ending June 5, 2028. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Approve. 8. Board Appointment: Transportation Advisory Board – Samantha DeSeelhorst The Council will consider approving the appointment of Samantha DeSeelhorst, resident of District 6, to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term ending September 25, 2028. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 7, 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 Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda, including but not limited to adoption, rejection, amendment, addition of conditions and variations of options discussed. The City & County Building is an accessible facility. People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact the City Council Office at council.comments@slc.gov, 801-535-7600, or relay service 711.