Council Formal Meeting - 3/5/2025 2:00:00 AM
PENDING MINUTES – NOT APPROVED

The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 

The following Council Members were present:
Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro, Eva Lopez Chavez

Present Legislative Leadership:
Jennifer Bruno – Executive Director, Lehua Weaver – Deputy Director, Nick Tarbet – Deputy Director

Present Administrative Leadership:
Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff 

Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Keith Reynolds – City Recorder, DeeDee Robinson – Minutes & Records Clerk, Thais Stewart – Deputy City Recorder, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst, Brian Fullmer – Public Policy Analyst, Sylvia Richards – Public Policy Analyst, Allison Rowland – Public Policy Analyst, Scott Corpany – Staff Assistant, Lindsey Nikola – Mayor's Deputy Chief of Staff 

The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm. 
 
A.
OPENING CEREMONY:
1.
Council Member Dan Dugan 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.

Council Member Young read the Resolution. 

Katharine Biele (President, League of Women Voters Utah) was present to accept the Resolution.

 Motion:
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Lopez Chavez to adopt Joint Ceremonial Resolution 5 of 2025 with Mayor Mendenhall, recognizing March as National Women’s History Month in Salt Lake City.
 
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
B.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.

2025-29 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan Update and Timeline
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance approving the City’s next five-year Consolidated Plan for 2025-29 as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Consolidated Plan details the City’s goals and objectives that determine funding eligibility and prioritize how to spend four federal grants: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), Home Investment Partnerships, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA).
 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 1, 2024 and Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 

Allison Rowland provided a brief introduction.

Nichole Keddington was called to speak but did not have a comment for this item.

 Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Young to close the public hearing and refer the item to a future date for action.
 
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
2.

Fiscal Year 2025-26 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 2025-26. 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 18, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 

Allison Rowland provided a brief introduction.

Katie Dwyer (Director, Wasatch Community Gardens) thanked Council for their support for gardens in Salt Lake and spoke to the details of their request for funding. 
 
Josie White (Philanthropic Officer, Shelter The Homeless), thanked Council for support of their organization and homelessness as a cause, and spoke to the details of their request for funding.

Nichole Keddington spoke in support of the Salt Lake City Tai Chi group that supported homeless individuals in Salt Lake and to their need for more attention and focus.

Carin Crowe (CEO, Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake), expressed gratitude for funding recommended by the City for their critical home repair program, spoke to details and impacts of the organization’s services.

Sasha Harvey (Executive Director, Salt Lake Donated Dental Services), thanked Salt Lake City for being a partner and supporter, spoke of impacts to oral health from recent legislation, requested consideration of funding for their program.

Rebecca Dutson, expressed gratitude for funding recommended by the City for The Children’s Center Utah and their therapeutic preschool program, provided details, benefits, and impacts of the organization’s services.

Mary Calhoon (First Step House) thanked Community Development & Capital Improvement Program (CDCIP) Board, Mayor, and Council for support and effort put into funding process, spoke to various benefits and services the funding would provide. 

Jason Wheeler (Director, Assist Community Design Center), expressed gratitude for funding recommend by the City for their assisted emergency home repair and accessibility home design program, and detailed benefits the funding would provide.

Roxie Harshbarger (International Rescue Committee) spoke to details of their request for funding and thanked Council for their consideration.

Janice Kimball (CEO, Housing Connect) thanked the City for continued support and recommended funding for housing people with AIDS program, spoke to benefits the funding would provide.

Jeanette Padilla, thanked CDCIP Board and Mayor for supporting Food Justice Coalition’s request for funding, provided details of their programs and individuals served.

Abdirizak Ibrahim spoke to arriving in Salt Lake as a refugee, provided details of the services provided by Salt Lake American Refugee Services.

Council Member Puy expressed gratitude for the show of support for the various programs and services, spoke to the challenges in dispersing funds equitably across all needs in the City.

 Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Young to close the public hearing and refer the item to a future date for action.
 
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
3.

Ordinance: Alley Vacation between 1161 South 300 West and 268 West Paxton Avenue
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate an L-shaped City-owned alley that begins at approximately 268 West Paxton Avenue. The proposal would create an easement beginning at 300 West to provide access for abutting property owners. Located within Council District 5. Petitioner: RCB Rental Properties and Little Garage, Inc. Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-01128.
 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 25, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 

Brian Fullmer provided a brief introduction.

There were no public comments.

 Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Young to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 13 of 2025, vacating an L-shaped City-owned alley that begins at approximately 268 West Paxton Avenue. 
 
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
4.

Grant Application: Fiscal Year 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Police Department to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. If awarded, the grant would fund travel, training, cameras, crime center equipment, community policing, and targeted enforcement overtime. 
 

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 4, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
 
  Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.



 

Sylvia Richards provided a brief introduction.

There were no public comments. 

 Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Young to close the public hearing and refer Item B-4 to a future Consent Agenda for action.
 
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
C.
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
NONE.

 
D.
COMMENTS:
1.
Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.

There were no questions.
 
2.
Comments to the City Council. (This is a one-hour time slot for the public to comment on any City business not scheduled for a public hearing. Each person will have two minutes to talk. General comment registration closes at 7:30 p.m.)

Cindy Cromer spoke regarding the proposed changes to RMF-35/45 zones and the lack of community benefit within the new proposal.

Margaret Holloway spoke to a letter sent to the Council and Mayor regarding a collapsed individual on a TRAX train and to better future collaboration between Salt Lake Police and Utah Transit Authority (UTA).

Polly Haertel expressed support for Bernie (Hart) and remained silent for the remainder of their time.

Jennifer Haertel expressed support for Bernie Hart on behalf of the homeless in Salt Lake City and remained silent for the remainder of their time. 

M Scott Green spoke to the life and death of Cameron (no last name) and less lethal options needing to be implemented (by Salt Lake City Police).

James Webster spoke to the loss of over 35 acres of viable open space in the Yalecrest area and a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) submitted eight-years ago to restore the ecology and riparian habitat that had never been completed.

Bernie Hart approached the podium, stated their name, and remained silent for the remainder of their time.

Andrew Whitmer approached the podium, stated their name, and that they were homeless.

Wendy Garvin spoke to reporting continuous abuse of the unsheltered by officers of the Salt Lake City Police Department and not receiving updates or results of disciplinary action.

Ann Ruth Isaacson spoke regarding the protection of historic properties, urged the Council to support protection of National Historic and Local Historic Landmark registered properties within the proposed zoning merge.

Marco Garcia spoke to the mistreatment/criminalization of homeless people and requested more compassion, help, affordable housing, etc.

Devante Washington-Balthazar spoke to being homeless, the mistreatment of homeless individuals by police, and wanting to see change in the treatment of homelessness.

Ronald Clum offered assistance to the City Council. 

Kseniya Kniazeva spoke to the chronic condition and criminalization of homelessness, and to impacts of receiving camping citations.

John Mendez spoke to being homeless for six-years and the difficulties they and others faced living on the streets of Salt Lake City.

Amber Pond spoke to being in recovery and previously homeless, suffering humiliation by police, urged the City to do better with the treatment of the homeless.

Tabitha Smith spoke to being homeless for the past four-years, impacts of shelters being full and encampments being continuously moved, said being homeless was not a crime.

Council Member Dugan expressed gratitude for those who came to speak, recognized the challenges faced by those who spoke, and shared appreciation for the public’s engagement.
 

 
E.
NEW BUSINESS:
 
1.

Ordinance: Economic Development Loan Fund - Cold Plunge Coffee, LLC.
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would approve a $100,000 loan for Cold Plunge Coffee, LLC. at 475 East 300 South from the Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF). Cold Plunge Coffee, LLC. offers craft coffee and cold plunges or cold-water immersion therapy. This loan will assist in the creation of nine new jobs in the next year and the retention of one current job.
 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Lopez Chavez to adopt Ordinance 14 of 2025, approving a $100,000 loan for Cold Plunge Coffee, LLC from the Economic Development Loan Fund.
 
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
2.

Legislative Action: R-1 Single-Family Residential Districts Proposed Zoning Text Amendment
The Council will consider adopting a legislative action requesting continued work by the Planning Division on a text amendment to consolidate and simplify the R-1 single-family residential districts.
 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 

Council Member Wharton provided clarification of the Council’s action for this item.

 Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Puy to adopt a legislative action initiating a text amendment to consolidate and simplify the R-1 single-family residential districts, including updates to the residential flag lot standards, the addition of new housing options, and to the extent possible, eliminating barriers to homeownership and consider similar changes to the other low density districts such as the R-2, SR-1, and SR1-A zones.
The intent is to continue to study the benefits and impacts through the process of drafting, engaging the public, and finalizing a proposal leading to consideration by the Planning Commission and potential adoption by the Council. Specifically, the Council wants to identify how these potential changes impact the affordable housing incentives and City goals related to housing, walkability, and water conservation.
A guiding principle of the Council is to increase home ownership opportunities for families in Salt Lake City. It is a priority of this Council to include affordable “missing middle” housing options along with family sized housing in any text amendment.
 
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
3.

Advice and Consent: Director of Public Lands – Kim Shelley
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Kim Shelley as the Director of Public Lands.
 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider motions.



 
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Young to approve the appointment of Kim Shelley as the Director of Public Lands.
 
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
4.

Advice and Consent: Salt Lake City Police Chief – Brian Redd
 The Council will consider approving the appointment of Brian Redd as the Salt Lake City Chief of Police.
 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider motions.



 
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Puy to approve the appointment of Brian Redd as the Salt Lake City Chief of Police.
 
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass

 
F.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NONE.
 

 
G.
CONSENT:
1.

Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.4 for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider an ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget. 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 a grant to mitigate lead paint hazards.

For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.




 
2.

Board Appointment: Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails Advisory Board – James Alfandre 
The Council will consider approving the appointment of James Alfandre to the Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails Advisory Board for a term ending March 4, 2028.




 
3.

Board Appointment: Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails Advisory Board – Eric Mcgill
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Eric Mcgill to the Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails Advisory Board for a term ending March 4, 2028.




 
4.

Board Appointment: Planning Commission – Richard Leverett
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Richard Leverett to the Planning Commission for a term ending March 4, 2029.




 
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Young to approve the Consent Agenda.
 .
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
H.
ADJOURNMENT:

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:23 pm. 

Minutes Approved: 



_______________________________ 
City Council Chair – Chris Wharton


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City Recorder – Keith Reynolds


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