Meeting
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
 
February 7, 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)
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.
  15 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.
Informational: Equity Update 2:15 p.m.
  20 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: Public Accommodation Closed Captioning ~ 2:35 p.m.
  20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would activate closed captioning on televisions in public areas. Closed captioning can provide better access for veterans with hearing loss, the elderly, people with autism or sensory disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, learning disabilities, down syndrome and auditory neuropathy, and people who are learning English as a second language or are limited English proficient (LEP). In a noisy environment, hearing people can benefit from having the captions turned on and such enhanced access can be helpful when there's an emergency broadcast.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 21, 2023

 






4.
Informational: Land Exchange to Facilitate the Bridge to Backman Project ~ 2:55 p.m.
  20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a transfer of certain Open Space Lands owned by Salt Lake City located at 592 N. Riverside Drive for $0 to Riverwood Cove, LLC in exchange for another open space parcel of equal size. This exchange will facilitate the development of a new public park, a community outdoor classroom, and a new walking and bicycling connection to/from Backman Elementary School for Backman Elementary School students, and will resolve a current encroachment issue.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date -  Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 7, 2023 and Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - tbd

 






5.
Ordinance: Right of Way Permit Notification Fee ~ 3:15 p.m.
  20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would amend notice requirements for work in the public way permits and impose a fee related to such notices. If adopted, the fee associated with the pre-notification postcards would be in the existing Consolidated Fee Schedule so that the appropriate fees can be assessed to the public way permit applicant along with the other required public way permit fees prior to approval and issuance of the permit.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date -  Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 21, 2023

 






6.
Informational: Transparency in the Housing Stability Division Budget ~ 3:35 p.m.
  45 min.
The Council will receive a briefing on the Administration’s process of aligning budget and procedural practices in several Housing Stability Division programs with current City best practices. The objective is to improve transparency and budgeting processes, particularly for the Home Rehabilitation, Homebuyer, and Community Land Trust programs, which are complex and use both federal and local funds.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a

 






7.
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

 






8.
Ordinance: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Text Amendment Follow-up ~ 4:40 p.m.
  30 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about a proposal that would amend various sections of the 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 construction of ADUs in general. The proposed changes would seek to strike a better balance between encouraging construction of ADUs and mitigating impacts to neighboring properties. 

For more information on this item visit www.tinyurl.com/ADUTextAmendment 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 17, 2023 and Tuesday, February 7, 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

 






9.
Ordinance: Rezone at approximately 130 North 2100 West ~ 5:10 p.m.
  20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning map pertaining to a parcel at approximately 130 North 2100 West to remove the AFPP (Airport Flight Path Protection) Overlay District Influence Zone B. The property is currently occupied by a hotel building and associated parking. The desired result is to allow the building to operate as permanent supportive housing primarily for those ages 62 and older. ​​Petitioner: Friends of Switchpoint. 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date -  Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 7, 2023

 






10.
Ordinance: Local Link Study Update to 2013 Sugar House Circulation Plan ~ 5:30 p.m.
  30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed update to the 2013 Sugar House Circulation Plan for walking, biking, and public transit within and through the business district. The Local Link study has project and program recommendations, and a Transit Alternatives Analysis evaluating various transit options including streetcar extensions connecting the Sugar House Business District to the Brickyard, Millcreek, and Holladay.

For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/transportationslc 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date -  Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 7, 2023

 






11.
Informational: State of Utah Fraud Risk Assessment for 2022 ~ 6:00 p.m.
  10 min.
The Council will receive a briefing from the Administration on the 2022 official Fraud Risk Assessment. This report is required to be presented to the legislative body by State law.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a

 






12.
Board Appointment: Transportation Advisory Board – Julie Bjornstad ~ 6:10 p.m.
  5 min
The Council will interview Julie Bjornstad prior to considering appointment to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term ending September 29, 2025.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 7, 2023

 






Standing Items
 
13.
Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
 
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.

 

14.
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:
  • Notification of removal of Artworks from the City’s Public Art Collection;
  • Feedback Request on Parks, Trails and Open Space Bond; and
  • Scheduling Items.

 

15.
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 Thursday, February 2, 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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