Meeting
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
 
October 15, 2024 Tuesday 2:00 PM

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Council Work Room 
451 South State Street, Room 326
Salt Lake City, UT  84111
SLCCouncil.com

7:00 pm Formal Meeting
Room 315
(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: Winter Shelter Plans Update ~ 2:15 p.m.
  20 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Administration on the State homeless winter shelter plans.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a

 






3.
Ordinance: Northpoint Light Industrial Zoning Text Amendment Follow-up ~ 2:35 p.m.
  20 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about a proposal that would amend various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code creating a new section 21A.28.040 Northpoint Light Industrial (M-1A) Zoning District that aligns with the goals, policies and future land use recommendations established in the Northpoint Small Area Plan. The proposal would include providing an environment for light industrial, office, and research uses, while reducing the impact on adjacent agricultural and residential properties and native habitats. This is a City Council-initiated petition. Other sections of Title 21A – Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. This project is within Council District 1.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 3, 2024 and Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date -  Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD

 






4.
Ordinance: Obstructions in Required Yards and Height Exceptions Text Amendment ~ 2:55 p.m.
  20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend chapter 21A.36.020 of the Salt Lake City Code, specifically tables 21A.36.020.B and 21A.36.020.C, which regulates permitted obstructions in required yards and permitted height exceptions in different zoning districts. The proposal would address zoning administration issues, modify provisions to match building code requirements, eliminate outdated provisions, and allow rooftop uses to exceed the maximum height in some zoning districts. Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this petition. 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date -  Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 19, 2024

 






5.
Informational: Follow-up on Draft Policies for Housing Program Funds ~ 3:15 p.m.
  20 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing on proposed changes to the housing program funds, focusing on changes to the Funding Our Future housing funds categories. These funds are allocated through the annual budget process. The Council was briefed on other aspects of the housing program on August 13, 2024.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a

 






6.
Mosquito Abatement District Property Tax Report ~ 3:35 p.m.
  30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing from the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District regarding a proposal to increase property taxes. In keeping with State Code, the Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees will report to the appointing Legislative Body regarding their intent to increase the certified tax rate, resulting in a property tax increase to Salt Lake City residents in 2025. Following the City Council briefing and hearing, an additional hearing and vote will be held by the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees before the end of the calendar year. The hearing will be held on December 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the district facilities located at 2215 North 2200 West Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date -  Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 12, 2024

 






7.
Tentative Break ~ 4:05 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 - 

 






8.
Ordinance: Airport Title 16 Amendments Follow-up ~ 4:25 p.m.
  30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would repeal and replace Title 16 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to Airports. The proposed amendment would eliminate duplicated and outdated regulations. The proposal also includes moving codified commercial standards to standalone administrative documents for operators doing business at the airport. Language related to ground transportation rules and fees is removed where it is duplicated in City code (Title 5).

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 4, 2023 and Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date -  Tuesday, April 4, 2023 and Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, April 18, 2023 and Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD

 






 
9.
Informational: Utah Transit Authority Tech Link TRAX Extension Study ~ 4:55 p.m.
  30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing from the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) about the TechLink Study, which evaluates and recommends a locally preferred alternative for new TRAX connections in downtown Salt Lake City, Research Park, and potential operational route changes. It explores changing the route of the red line TRAX with new service to the Granary District and Ballpark Area. It also considers adding a new orange line TRAX to connect the Salt Lake International Airport with the University of Utah and Research Park among other potential changes.

For more information visit www.techlinkstudy.com.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a

 






10.
Informational: Collective Bargaining Processes and Legal Concepts ~ 5:25 p.m.
  30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the City's collective bargaining processes, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), State law, and related legal concepts. The City recognizes and negotiates with three bargaining units representing eligible full-time employees. 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a

 






11.
Board Appointment: Racial Equity in Policing Commission - Gloria Mensah  ~ 5:55 p.m.
  5 min
The Council will interview Gloria Mensah prior to considering appointment to the Racial Equity in Policing Commission for a term ending December 28, 2026.

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date -  n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 15, 2024

 






 
Standing Items
 
12.
Report of the Chair and Vice Chair -
  -
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.

 

13.
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.

 

14.
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 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 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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