Meeting
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
September 17, 2024 Tuesday 2:00 PM
Sorenson Unity Center
1383 S. 900 W., Black Box Theater Room 
Salt Lake City, UT  84104
SLCCouncil.com

7:00 pm Formal Meeting
(See separate agenda)
In accordance with State Statute and City Ordinance, the meeting may be held electronically. 
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.
 
Public Comments: The public can give comments to the Council during the 7 p.m. formal meeting in person at the Sorenson Unity Center 1383 S. 900 W., Black Box Theater Room.

Agenda Information:  For more information, please visit www.slc.gov/council
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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.
Ordinance: Monument Signs in Manufacturing Districts Text Amendment ~ 2:15 p.m.
  20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend section 21A.46.100 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to changing the number of monument signs permitted in Manufacturing Districts. The proposal would allow one monument sign for the first 100 feet of street frontage and one additional sign for every additional 250 feet of street frontage, with each sign separated by at least 150 feet. Petitioner: YESCO Sign Company.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date -  Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 15, 2024

 






 
3.
Informational: Emerald Ribbon Action Plan Update ~ 2:35 p.m.
  40 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Public Lands Department about the Emerald Ribbon Action Plan. This plan will guide the implementation of capital investment, operations, and maintenance along 10 miles of the Jordan River Corridor. 

For more information visit emeraldribbonplan.com.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a

 






4.
Informational: Glendale Park Progress Update ~ 3:15 p.m.
  30 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Public Lands Department on the Glendale Park progress. The goal of this project is to create a new park that serves nearby neighborhoods and also has amenities that create a regional attraction. A portion of this park must open to active use by April 2024.

For more information visit slc.gov/parks/projects/glendale-waterpark.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a

 






 
5.
Tentative Break ~ 3:45 p.m.
  20 min.


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

 






6.
Informational: Great Salt Lake Restoration  ~ 4:05 p.m.
  30 min.
The Council will receive a report on water levels and current conditions at the Great Salt Lake, including State and local efforts to protect and restore the Lake. 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a

 






7.
Informational: Reconnecting Communities Grant ~ 4:35 p.m.
  30 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Administration on a federal Reconnecting Communities Grant, awarded to the City in 2022. The grant will support a planning analysis and prioritization of solutions for the transportation infrastructure surrounding the east-west divide. 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a

 






 
Standing Items
 
8.
Report of the Chair and Vice Chair -
  -
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.

 

9.
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.

 

10.
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, September 12, 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


















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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