Council Work Session Meeting
Regular MeetingSalt Lake City, UT · January 17, 2023
Agenda
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
January 17, 2023 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.
The Website addresses listed on the agenda may not be available after the Council votes on the item. Not all agenda items will
have a webpage for additional information read associated agenda paperwork.
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Note: Dates not identified in the project timeline are either not applicable or not yet determined. Item start
times and durations are approximate and are subject to change.
Work Session Items
1. Informational: Updates from the Administration ~ 2:00 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive information from the Administration on major items or projects
in progress. Topics may relate to major events or emergencies (if needed), services and
resources related to people experiencing homelessness, active public engagement efforts,
and projects or staffing updates from City Departments, or other items as appropriate.
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. Ordinance: Adopting Urban Forest Action Plan ~ 2:30 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about proposed final version of the Urban Forest
Action Plan. The plan is intended to provide guidance and concrete steps for Salt Lake
City to align its resources and actions in the built environment with its goals for
sustainability and equity. It would also inform a future zoning code amendment that
supports the preservation and promotion of trees on public and private lands and within
the public right-of-way.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 7, 2023
3. Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 704 ~ 3:00 p.m.
East 900 South
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning map for
the property at approximately 704 East 900 South from R-2 (Single- and Two-Family
Residential) to SNB (Small Neighborhood Business). The subject property is 0.24 acres.
Although a specific development is not being proposed at this time, the rezone is in
anticipation of bringing illegally added dwelling units up to code. Petitioner: Ale
Gicqueau.
The Planning Commission forwarded a negative recommendation, therefore an
ordinance has not been drafted. If the Council decides to approve the zone amendment,
an ordinance would be drafted and considered for approval.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 21, 2023
4. Ordinance: Rocky Mountain Power Rezone ~ 3:20 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning of the
property at 1223 West North Temple and portions of properties located at 1219 West,
1275 West, and 1407 West North Temple Street from M-1 Light Manufacturing and TSA-
SP-C Transit Station Area-Special Purpose-Core to TSA-Urban Center-Core. The purpose
of the amendment is to accommodate new office headquarters for Rocky Mountain
Power. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district
with similar characteristics. Petitioner: Rocky Mountain Power.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 21, 2023
5. Ordinance: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Text ~ 3:40 p.m.
Amendment
40 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend various sections of
Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
regulations. The proposed code revisions would eliminate the conditional use
requirement for detached ADUs in single-family residential zones. They would also aim
to lower zoning barriers to the construction of ADUs in general. The proposed changes
would seek to strike a better balance between encouraging the construction of ADUs and
mitigating impacts to neighboring properties.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 21, 2023
6. Tentative Break ~ 4:20 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. City’s Annual Financial Audit Report ~ 4:40 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will be briefed about the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for
the previous fiscal year, and the Management Auditor's letters regarding internal controls
and compliance.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
8. Resolution: Local Emergency Declaration Extension - Shelter ~ 5:10 p.m.
Bed Caps
10 min.
The Council will be briefed about a proposed resolution that would extend the Mayor’s
December 20, 2022 proclamation declaring a local emergency relating to Shelter Bed
Caps.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
9. Ordinance: Amending the Zoning Text Pertaining to the use ~ 5:20 p.m.
of Landscape Materials
10 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning code,
including placing limits on the amount of turf grass that can be planted based on use, size
of landscaped area, and slope and makes other similar changes. The proposed
modifications are being requested in order for the City to be listed as an “eligible city” by
entities that provide rebates for property owners who replace turf with more water-wise
landscaping. The Council may amend other related chapters and sections of Title 21A
Zoning as part of this proposal. The proposal would modify Section 21A.48.050 and
definitions in Title 21A associated with the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the use of
landscape materials.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 21, 2023
10. Board Appointment: Accessibility and Disability Commission - ~ 5:30 p.m.
Kristy Chambers
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The Council will interview Kristy Chambers prior to considering their appointment to
the Accessibility and Disability Commission for a term ending December 28, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
11. Board Appointment - Accessibility and Disability Commission - ~ 5:30 p.m.
Ivana Powell
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The Council will interview Ivana Powell prior to considering their appointment to the
Accessibility and Disability Commission for a term ending December 28, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
12. Board Appointment - Accessibility and Disability Commission - ~ 5:30 p.m.
Damon Talbot
-
The Council will interview Damon Talbot prior to considering their appointment to the
Accessibility and Disability Commission for a term ending December 28, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
13. Board Appointment: Racial Equity in Policing Commission - ~ 5:35 p.m.
Uliva Guadarrama
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The Council will interview Uliva Guadarrama prior to considering their appointment to
the Racial Equity in Policing Commission for a term ending December 30, 2024.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
14. Board Appointment: Racial Equity in Policing Commission - ~ 5:35 p.m.
Olivia Joylani Kavapalu
-
The Council will interview Olivia Joylani Kavapalu prior to considering their
appointment to the Racial Equity in Policing Commission for a term ending December
30, 2024.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Standing Items
15. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
16. Report and Announcements from the Executive Director -
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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.
17. Tentative Closed Session -
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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 Thursday, January 12, 2023, 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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