Meeting
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
 
July 13, 2021 Tuesday 2:00 PM

This Meeting Will be an Electronic Meeting Pursuant to the Chair’s Determination.
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7:00 pm Formal Meeting
(See separate agenda)
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.
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This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the Chair’s determination.

As Salt Lake City Council Chair, I hereby determine that conducting the Salt Lake City Council meeting at an anchor location presents a substantial risk to the health and safety of those who may be present, and that the City and County building has been ordered closed to the public for health and safety reasons.

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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: Updates on Racial Equity and Policing TENTATIVE
 
The Council will hold a discussion about recent efforts on various projects City staff are working on related to racial equity and policing in the City. The conversation may include issues of community concern about race, equity, and justice in relation to law enforcement policies, procedures, budget, and ordinances. Discussion may include:
  • An update or report on the Commission on Racial Equity in Policing; and
  • Other project updates or discussion.


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: Goshen Street Alley Vacation ~ 2:30 p.m.
  15 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would close and vacate a portion of a City-owned alley at approximately 740 South Goshen Street between Goshen Street and approximately 1075 West as a public right-of-way. The applicant owns the adjacent lot north of the alley and would like to incorporate the alleyway with that lot. 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date -  Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 24, 2021

 






4.
Resolution: Capital Improvement Program Projects Follow-up  ~ 2:45 p.m.
  45 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which involves the construction, purchase or renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other physical structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of five or more years and cost $50,000 or more. The Council approves debt service and overall CIP funding in the annual budget process, while project-specific funding is approved by September 1 of the same year.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 1, 2021 and Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date -  Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 24, 2021

 






5.
Informational: Simon and Company Briefing ~ 3:30 p.m.
  30 min.
The Council will receive an overview from Simon and Company on federal resources that are newly available during the current administration, both related to Covid-19 recovery, and then more broadly.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a

 






6.
Tentative Break ~ 4:00 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.
Informational: Mosquito Abatement District Briefing Follow-up ~ 4:20 p.m.
  20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing and later hold a public hearing about the Mosquito Abatement District’s intent to levy a property tax increase for fiscal year 2022, as well as information about the District’s abatement activity in the City. Information to be provided will include the dollar amount of additional tax revenue to be generated by the proposed increase, the approximate percentage increase in tax revenue, and the intended purpose of the additional tax revenue. The District is a taxing entity separate from the City and has its own ability to propose property tax changes within certain parameters.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 and Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date -  Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD

 






8.
Refunding (Refinancing) City and LBA Bonds ~ 4:40 p.m.
  20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing regarding the refunding of City and Local Building Authority (LBA) bonds in order to reduce annual debt service payments. The City’s bonds were to finance the North Temple Viaduct / Boulevard projects in 2012 and the Sugar House Streetcar in 2013.  The Local Building Authority bonds are related to the construction of the Glendale and Marmalade Libraries. 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date -  
Hold hearing to accept public comment - 
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 17, 2021

 






9.
Ordinance: Prohibition of Dogs at Allen Park ~ 5:00 p.m.
  20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would include Allen Park in the list of Salt Lake City open space areas closed to dogs to mitigate conflicts with wildlife, protect site amenities, and ensure public safety.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 20, 2021

 






10.
Resolution: Intention to Designate Central Business Improvement Area 2022  ~ 5:20 p.m.
  20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a resolution of intention to designate Central Business Improvement Area 2022 (CBIA-22). The area is made up of about 50 city blocks and is currently managed by The Downtown Alliance under a contract with the City that expires April 2022. The resolution is the first step in establishing a funding tool for downtown marketing, promotion, business advocacy, and initiatives such as The Blocks, The Farmer’s Market, holiday lighting, and other programs. This resolution would re-establish a special assessment on commercial property in the boundary area (same boundaries as 2019) for a three-year period as well as designate a separate assessment area for holiday lighting.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date -  Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 20, 2021

 






11.
Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2021-22 ~ 5:40 p.m.
  30 min.
The Council will receive a 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 use of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars for police officer compensation and salary adjustments for non-represented employees among other items.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date -  Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD

 






12.
Board Appointment: Bicycle Advisory Committee – Patrick Casey ~ 6:10 p.m.
  5 min.
The Council will interview Patrick Casey prior to considering appointment to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending July 13, 2024.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 13, 2021

 






13.
Board Appointment: Bicycle Advisory Committee – Samantha Janse ~ 6:15 p.m.
  5 min.
The Council will interview Samantha Janse prior to considering appointment to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending July 13, 2024.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 13, 2021

 






 
Standing Items
 
14.
Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
 
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.

 

15.
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;
  • Ranked Choice Voting;
  • Council/School Board Leadership Meeting;
  • Hybrid Meetings; and
  • Scheduling Items.

 

16.
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 _____________________, 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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