Meeting

SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
REVISED AGENDA
FORMAL MEETING 
March 5, 2024 Tuesday 7:00 PM

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Council Chambers
451 South State Street, Room 315
Salt Lake City, UT  84111

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CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Victoria Petro, Chair 
District 1 
Chris Wharton, Vice Chair
District 3
Alejandro Puy
District 2
Eva Lopez Chavez
District 4
Darin Mano
 District 5
Dan Dugan
District 6
Sarah Young
District 7
 
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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 Chris Wharton will conduct the formal meeting.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
4.
The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall recognizing March as National Women's History Month in Salt Lake City.
B.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Items B1 – B6 will be heard as one public hearing.
 
1.

Grant Application: Rudy Drainage Property Acquisition and Enhancement 
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from Public Utilities to the State of Utah Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust. If awarded, the grant would fund the acquisition of up to 200 acres of undeveloped land currently zoned for Business Park development adjacent to an extensive area of Great Salt Lake wetlands and to develop a long-term management plan for the property. 

 

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 - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
 
  Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.

 


 
2.

Grant Application: Reconstruction of 1300 East from 2100 South to the Southern City Boundary – Surface Transportation Program (STP) Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Transportation Division to the Wasatch Front Regional Council. If awarded, the grant would fund removal and replacement of the pavement, curb and gutter, and pedestrian/bicycle improvements on 1300 East from 2100 South to the Southern City Boundary.
 

 

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 - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
 
  Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.



 
3.

Grant Application: 2024 Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area – Salt Lake Metro Narcotics Task Force
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Police Department to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. If awarded, the grant would fund two existing full-time employees, outside agency overtime, training and travel, K9 (detection dog) service contracts, maintenance equipment, administrative costs and evidence fees.

 

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 - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
 
  Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.

 


 
4.

Grant Application: 2024 Annual Formula Per Capita Grant 
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Fire Department to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. If awarded, the grant would fund medical supplies. 

 

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 - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
 
  Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.



 
5.

Grant Application: Utah Children’s Outdoor Recreation and Education Grant (UCORE) 
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Public Lands Department to the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation. If awarded, the grant would supplement the Park Rangers’ educational programming supplies budget. 

 

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 - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
 
  Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.

 


 
6.

Grant Application: First Responder Grant – Marathon Community Investment Programs 
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Fire Department to the Marathon Community Investment Programs. If awarded, the grant would fund a Flammable Gases Flaring System. 

 

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 - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
 
  Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.



 
7.

Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment for Daycare Facilities
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 pertaining to childcare facilities, including Daycare Centers, Home Daycares, and Home Occupations. The proposal would amend sections 21A.33 Land Use Tables, 21A.36.030 Home Occupations, 21A.36.130 Daycares, 21A.60.020 List of Defined terms, and 21A.62.040 Definitions of Terms. The proposed amendments intend to align City daycare related regulations more closely with Utah State Code and reduce zoning barriers to childcare facilities in the City. The proposed amendments would apply citywide. Petition No.: PLNPCM2019-00225.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).

 


 
8.

Ordinance: Zoning Map and General Plan Amendments at Approximately 2445 South 500 East (Woodland Commons)
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of properties located at approximately 2445 South 500 East from R-1/7,000 (Single-Family Residential) to RMF-35 (Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential). This proposal would also amend the Sugar House Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map. The proposed amendments would facilitate the construction of eight townhomes at this property. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 7. Petitioner: Jason Foster with Atlas Architects representing the property owner. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00538 & PLNPCM2023-00462.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
9.

Ordinance: Yalecrest – Laird Heights Local Historic District
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning map to apply the H-Historic Overlay District, establishing the Yalecrest-Laird Heights Local Historic District. The proposal includes 66 homes located on Laird Avenue from 1300 East to 1500 East, including the homes on Laird Circle and Uintah Circle. The project is within Council District 6. Petitioner: Kelly McAleer. Petition No.: PLNHLC2023-00074.

For more information visit tinyurl.com/HistoricDistrictsSLC.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).

 


 
10.

Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 803, 805, 807, and 815 West Simondi Avenue and 802, 806, 810, and 814 West 300 North
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of properties located at approximately 803, 805, 807, and 815 West Simondi Avenue and 802, 806, 810, and 814 West 300 North from R1/7000 (Single-Family Residential) to RMF-30 (Low Density Multi-Family). The proposal would also amend the Northwest Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map. The proposal would allow greater flexibility in housing types to develop these properties. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 2. Petitioner: NeighborWorks. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00361 & PLNPCM2023-00499.

For more information visit http://tinyurl.com/SimondiAve300NorthRezone

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
11.

Ordinance: Zoning Terms and Definitions Amendment
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of Title 21A of Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the zoning ordinance. The proposal would remove Chapter 21A.60 List of Terms and would also amend Chapter 21A.62 Definitions. Other amendments are made throughout Title 21A for clarity and consistency. No zoning standards or land use regulations are changed by this text amendment. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00194.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
12.

Resolution: Authorizing the Salt Lake County Housing Authority to Operate within Salt Lake City for The Deeply Affordable Housing Development 44 North Apartments
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution declaring there is a need for the Salt Lake County Housing Authority, doing business as Housing Connect, to exercise its powers within the boundaries of Salt Lake City. The Resolution would allow Housing Connect, in partnership with the nonprofit First Step House, to develop 67 apartments of one and two bedrooms as an affordable housing development at 44 and 48 North 1000 West. The rents would be affordable to tenants earning 25% - 35% of area median income or AMI.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
13.

Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funding Allocations for One-year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant & Other Federal Grants
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an appropriations resolution that would authorize grant funding to selected applicants and adopt the One-Year Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The plan includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, HOME Investment Partnership Program funding, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding. The resolution would also approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This year, the Council will also consider funding recommendations for one-time federal pandemic-related grants for tenant-based rental assistance authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act and CDBG coronavirus response CARES Act funds. 

For more information visit www.tinyurl.com/annualhudgrants.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
C.
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1.

TENTATIVE – Resolution: University of Utah Baseball Stadium Public Benefits Analysis 
The Council will consider authorizing a 99-year below-market ground lease to the University of Utah of 1.175 acres of Salt Lake City-owned property at approximately 1735 Sunnyside Avenue. This lease would facilitate the expansion of the University’s baseball field to meet the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) requirements for a competition field, but also result in the removal of one existing City-owned softball field and one multi-purpose field located at Sunnyside Park. In exchange for this lease, the University would commit $4.2 million to the City for improvements and new amenities at Sunnyside Park, as well as, possibly, other public benefits. The types of improvements and amenities would be determined through a community engagement process.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 6, 2024 and Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
2.

Ordinance: Community Benefit and Tenant Displacement Amendments 
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance designed to prevent the loss of existing affordable housing, counteract tenant displacement, and provide tenant relocation assistance when they are displaced by new development. The amendments to Salt Lake City Code would enact a new ordinance on General Plans (Title 19) and make corresponding changes in sections related to zoning (Titles 18 and 21A). These changes are designed to help implement policies approved by the Council in 2023 in the Thriving in Place anti-displacement plan.

For more information visit tinyurl.com/ThrivingInPlace.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
3.

Ordinance: Landscaping and Buffers Chapter Text Amendment
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to Landscaping and Buffers chapter amendments. The proposed amendments would seek to reduce water consumption, enhance the urban forest, and improve air quality and green infrastructure city-wide. The proposal would also seek to clarify, simplify, and reorganize the landscaping and buffer chapter to be more user-friendly. The City Council may consider modifications to other related sections of the code as part of this proposal.

For more information visit http://tinyurl.com/SLCLandscapingAndBuffers

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 5, 2023; Tuesday, December 12, 2023; Tuesday, February 6, 2024; Tuesday, February 20, 2024; and Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
4.

Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.4 for Fiscal Year 2023-24
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The proposed amendment includes over $1.8 million for police officer overtime related to the Clean Neighborhoods Program, three new full-time mechanics in the Fleet Division, $230,000 to expand a City air quality incentives program, and a new software tool to identify non-compliant short-term rentals among other items. There is a separate ordinance to create a Division of Planning and Design in the Public Lands Department related to an item in the budget amendment.

For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY24.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 13, 2024; Tuesday, February 20, 2024; and Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
G.
CONSENT:
1.

Ordinance: Yalecrest - Princeton Heights Local Historic District
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning map to apply the H-Historic Overlay District, establishing the Yalecrest-Princeton Heights Local Historic District. The proposal includes 43 homes located at approximately 1323 Princeton Avenue to 1500 East along Princeton Avenue. The project is within Council District 6. Petitioner: Paula Harline.Petition No.: PLNHLC2023-00044. 

For more information visit tinyurl.com/HistoricDistrictsSLC.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 2, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Set date.



 
2.

Ordinance: Rezone at Approximately 756 South Montgomery Street
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of the property located at approximately 756 South Montgomery Street from R-1/5,000 (Single-Family Residential District) to RMF-30 (Low-Density Multi-Family Residential District). The proposal would allow the construction of a higher number of residential dwellings on this property and is intended to support appropriately scaled housing choices as recommended by the Westside Master Plan. Consideration may be given to rezoning the properties to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 2. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00607.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 2, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Set date.



 
3.

Ordinance: Library Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year 2023-24
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the budget for the Library Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-24. 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 over $1.3 million in additional funding for the Main Library roof renovation project. 

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
 
  Staff Recommendation - Set date.



 
4.

Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No. 5) for Fiscal Year 2023-24
The Council will consider approving Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No. 5) for Fiscal Year 2023-24. 

 

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 - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.

 


 
5.

Board Appointment: Appeals Hearing Officer – Aaron McKnight 
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Aaron McKnight as an Appeals Hearing Officer for a term ending March 5, 2029.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.



 
6.

Board Appointment: Appeals Hearing Officer – Clayton Preece
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Clayton Preece as an Appeals Hearing Officer for a term ending March 5, 2029.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.



 
7.

Board Appointment: Airport Board – Craig Smith 
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Craig Smith to the Airport Board for a term ending March 5, 2028.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.



 
8.

Board Appointment: Business Advisory Board – Brittany Dew 
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Brittany Dew to the Business Advisory Board for a term ending December 25, 2028.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.



 
9.

Board Reappointment: Business Advisory Board – Jeff Carleton 
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Jeff Carleton to the Business Advisory Board for a term ending December 25, 2028. 

 

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 - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.

 


 
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, 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













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