Council Work Session Meeting
Regular MeetingSalt Lake City, UT · February 15, 2022
Agenda
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
February 15, 2022 Tuesday 2:00 PM
Council Work Room
451 South State Street Room 326
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
SLCCouncil.com
7:00 pm Formal Meeting
Room 326
(See separate agenda)
Welcome and public meeting rules
In accordance with State Statute and City Ordinance, the meeting may be held electronically. After 5:00 p.m., please enter the City
& County Building through the main east entrance.
The Work Session is a discussion among Council Members and select presenters. The public is welcome to listen. Items scheduled
on the Work Session or Formal Meeting may be moved and / or discussed during a different portion of the Meeting based on
circumstance or availability of speakers.
Please note: Dates not identified in the FYI - Project Timeline are either not applicable or not yet determined. Item start times and
durations are approximate and are subject to change at the Chair’s discretion.
Generated: 12:57:54
The Council has returned to a hybrid meeting approach. Hybrid Council meetings
allow people to join online through Webex or in person at the City & County
Building.
Public Comments: The public can give comments to the Council during their 7
p.m. formal meetings online through Webex and in-person in Room 326 of the City
and County Building. For more information, including Webex connection
information, please visit www.slc.gov/council/virtual-meetings. (A phone line will
also be available for people whose only option is to call in.)
What to Expect: The hybrid format allows in-person participation and remains
mindful of existing COVID-19 protocols and gathering limits. A maximum of 24
people, including Council members and City staff, will be permitted in a meeting
room. If the capacity has been reached in the primary meeting room, overflow space
will be provided. Social distancing will be maintained.
Per an executive order signed by Mayor Mendenhall, face coverings are required for
vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals inside Salt Lake City facilities.
Work Session Items
1. Informational: Updates from the Administration ~ 2:00 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Administration on major items or projects,
including but not limited to:
• COVID-19, the March 2020 Earthquake, and the September 2020 Windstorm;
• Updates on relieving the condition of people experiencing homelessness;
• Police Department work, projects, and staffing, etc.; and
• Other projects or updates.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Recurring Briefing
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
2. Informational: Equity Update ~ 2:30 p.m.
15 min
The Council will hold a discussion about various initiatives led by the City's Office of Equity
and Inclusion. These initiatives include, but are not limited to, improving racial equity and
justice in policing. Discussion may also include updates on the City's other work to achieve
equitable service delivery, decision-making, and community engagement through the
Citywide Equity Plan, increased ADA resources, language access, and other topics
addressed in the ongoing work of the Human Rights Commission and the Racial Equity in
Policing Commission.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Recurring Briefing
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
3. Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 1583 East ~ 2:45 p.m.
Stratford Avenue
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning of property
located at approximately 1583 East Stratford Avenue from RMF-35 (Moderate Density Multi-
Family Residential District) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial District) and would amend the
Sugar House Master Plan Future Land Use Map. No specific site development proposal has
been submitted at this time. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another
zoning district with similar characteristics.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 22, 2022
4. Informational: Pioneer Park Improvements Project Update and ~ 3:05 p.m.
Conceptual Design
45 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the conceptual design project, known as Your
Downtown Park, that is intended to guide future investments in Pioneer Park improvements.
The design was developed from analysis of past City actions, recent changes in the nearby
Downtown area, and feedback from robust public engagement. The total budget impact of the
improvements outlined in the conceptual design is estimated preliminarily at $20 million.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
5. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.4 for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Follow- ~ 3:50 p.m.
up
20 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about an ordinance that would amend the final
budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year
2021-22. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the
City’s budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. The Council will
discuss potential funding related to the emergency winter overflow shelter, among other
items. The Council adopted most items in this amendment at previous public meetings.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 9, 2021; Tuesday, November 16, 2021; Tuesday, December 7,
2021; Tuesday, December 14, 2021; and Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 14, 2021 and Tuesday, February 15, 2022
6. Tentative Break ~ 4:10 p.m.
20 min.
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 - n/a
7. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.6 for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Follow- ~ 4:30 p.m.
up
45 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about an ordinance that would amend the final
budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year
2021-22. 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 new Arts Council employees, adding a second sergeant to
the Special Victims Unit, and additional Emergency Rental Assistance Program funding
from the Federal Government, among other items.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 1, 2022; Tuesday, February 8, 2022; and Tuesday, February 15,
2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 1, 2022
8. Informational: Redistricting Update ~ 5:15 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive an update on the City's redistricting process to update Council
District boundaries based on the 2020 Census results. A resident Redistricting Advisory
Commission will recommend maps to the Council.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 1, 2022; Tuesday, February 8, 2022; and Tuesday, February 15,
2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
9. Informational: State Legislative Briefing ~ 5:35 p.m.
30 min
The Council will be briefed about issues affecting the City that may arise during the 2022
Utah State Legislative Session.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 1, 2022; Tuesday, February 8, 2022; and Tuesday, February 15,
2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
10. Board Appointment: Public Utilities Advisory Committee (PUAC): ~ 6:05 p.m.
Alexander Lovell
5 min.
The Council will interview Alexander Lovell prior to considering appointment to the PUAC
for a term ending January 19, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 15, 2022
11. Board Appointment: Public Utilities Advisory Committee (PUAC): ~ 6:10 p.m.
Kathryn Floor
5 min.
The Council will interview Kathryn Floor prior to considering appointment to the PUAC for a
term ending January 19, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Standing Items
12. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
13. Report and Announcements from the Executive Director
Report of the Executive Director, including a review of Council information items and
announcements. The Council may give feedback or staff direction on any item related to
City Council business, including but not limited to scheduling items.
14. Tentative Closed Session
The Council will consider a motion to enter into Closed Session. A closed meeting described
under Section 52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes including, but not limited to:
a. discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of
an individual;
b. strategy sessions to discuss collective bargaining;
c. strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
d. strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property,
including any form of a water right or water shares, if public discussion of the
transaction would:
(i) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration;
or
(ii) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best possible
terms;
e. strategy sessions to discuss the sale of real property, including any form of a water
right or water shares, if:
(i) public discussion of the transaction would:
(A) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under
consideration; or
(B) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best
possible terms;
(ii) the public body previously gave public notice that the property would be
offered for sale; and
(iii) the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the public body approves
the sale;
f. discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and
g. investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to
Utah Code § 78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of
the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m. on February 10, 2022, 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.
CINDY LOU TRISHMAN
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.
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