Meeting
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
and
LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY of SALT LAKE CITY
FORMAL MEETING AGENDA 
April 15, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 PM

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Council Chambers
451 South State Street, Room 315
Salt Lake City, UT  84111
SLCCouncil.com 
 
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Chris Wharton, Chair 
 District 3 		 Alejandro Puy, Vice Chair
District 2
Victoria Petro
District 1		 Eva Lopez Chavez
District 4		 Darin Mano
District 5
Dan Dugan
District 6		 Sarah Young
District 7
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LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY of
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH MEETING
Please note: Dates not identified in the FYI - Project Timeline are either not applicable or not yet determined.

WELCOME AND PUBLIC MEETING RULES
 
A.
LBA OPENING CEREMONY:
1.
Board/Council Member Sarah Young will conduct the formal meeting.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
B.
LBA CONSENT:

 

1.
Resolution: Budget for the Capital Projects Fund of the Local Building Authority for Fiscal Year 2025-26
The Board will set the dates of Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider approving a resolution that would adopt the final budget for the Capital Projects Fund of the Local Building Authority of Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

The LBA’s Capital Projects Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26 only includes the bond debt services for the Glendale and Marmalade Libraries. (Other Capital projects throughout the City are included in the Mayor’s Recommended Budget.) The LBA is a financing tool for cities and government entities, like libraries, to bond for capital projects at better interest rates. Capital projects are big projects like parks, public buildings, and street projects. 
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - TBD
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
 
  Staff Recommendation - Set date.



 
C.
LBA ADJOURNMENT:
 

SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Please note: Dates not identified in the FYI - Project Timeline are either not applicable or not yet determined.
 
D.
OPENING CEREMONY:
1.
Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
2.
YouthCity Government will present the Youth State of the City Address.
E.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.
Ordinance: Yalecrest-Upper Yale 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 - Upper Yale Local Historic District. The district would include 24 homes at approximately 1802 to 1885 East Yale Avenue, along both sides of Yale Avenue. The proposal would also update the 2005 Yalecrest Reconnaissance Level Survey. Local Historic Districts are designed to maintain the historic character of a neighborhood by protecting historic features and preventing out-of-character alterations. The properties are located in Council District 6. Petitioner: Patricia Goede. Petition No.: PLNHLC2023-00571.

For more information visit tinyurl.com/HistoricDistrictsSLC.
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
2.
Ordinance: Permitting Outdoor Theaters in Commercial Districts
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code relating to Outdoor Theaters in Commercial Districts. The proposal would permit live performance theaters, either indoor or outdoor, within the CG (General Commercial) District and other districts that may be appropriate based on intensity, scale, and location. Currently, only indoor live performance theaters are permitted. Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this petition. Petition No.: PLNPCM2024-00595.
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
3.
Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 273 East 800 South
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of the property at approximately 273 East 800 South from I (Institutional District) to RMF-45 (Moderate/High-Density Multi-Family Residential District). The proposal would enable a deeply affordable housing project development with 34 one-bedroom apartments available to those with 30% Area Median Income (AMI) or lower. The property currently contains a vacant office building. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 4. Petitioner: Harold Woodruff, on behalf of First Step House. Petition No.: PLNPCM2024-01153.
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
4.
Ordinance: Alley Vacation Near 1409 South Edison Street
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate a portion of City-owned alley adjacent to properties at approximately 1409 South Edison Street and 1404 South 200 East. If approved, the alley segment property would be divided and transferred to the abutting property owners. The Planning Commission forwarded a negative recommendation. Located within Council District 5. Petitioner: Davis Oatway, an adjacent property owner. Petition No.: PLNPCM2024-00439.
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
5.
Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.5 for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will 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 funding to cover remaining costs for the 400 South Bridge Reconstruction project, funds to repair homes in the Community Land Trust, additional funding for the Hive Pass program because of increased usage, and funding to expand the scope of a public restroom study.

For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 1, 2025; Tuesday, April 8, 2025; and Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
6.
Grant Application: Victim of Crime Act Grant – City Attorney Prosecutor’s Office
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the City Attorney Prosecutor’s Office to the Utah Office for Crime Victims. If awarded, the Administration has requested two additional full-time grant-funded Victim Advocates, and the continuation of one exiting full-time grant-funded Victim Advocate. The grant would also fund a software license for Victim Services Tracking (VSTracking), training, travel, information packet for victims, workshop materials, and emergency services funds.
 
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, April 15, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
 
  Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.



 
F.
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
 
1.
2025-29 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan Update and Timeline
The Council will 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).



 
2.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funding Allocations One-year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant & Other Federal Grants
The Council will consider adopting an appropriations resolution that would allocate grant funding provided through four federal Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) programs. For fiscal year 2025-26, approximately $7.7 million dollars is expected to flow through the Division of Housing Stability to community service providers selected by the Council. The HUD programs that provide this funding and oversee activities of grant recipients are: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnership Program, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). The resolution under consideration would also approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as well as the new fiscal year 2025-29 Consolidated Plan.

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; Tuesday, March 25, 2025; and Tuesday, April 1, 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).



 
G.
COMMENTS:
 
1.
Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
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.)
H.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.
Ordinance: Approving an MOU between Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake City Police Association
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake City Police Association. 
 
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, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider motions.



 
2.
Legislative Action: Review City Code Pertaining to the Number of Unrelated People in a Dwelling Unit
The Council will consider adopting a Legislative Action that would request the Administration review City code sections regarding the number of unrelated people living together in a dwelling unit, and provide recommendations for potential updates for the definition of "family”
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
3.
Ordinance: Enacting Temporary Zoning Regulations - Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance enacting a temporary zoning regulation authorizing the Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center at approximately 888 South 400 West to increase the maximum capacity up to fifty individuals, as long as the maximum occupancy meets building and fire code safety standard. The ordinance will take effect on June 4, 2025, for up to 180 days.
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider motions.



 
4.
Ordinance: Enacting Temporary Zoning Regulations - Geraldine E. King Women’s Resource Center
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance extending a temporary zoning regulation authorizing the Geraldine E. King Women’s Resource Center at approximately 131 East 700 South to increase the maximum capacity up to 250 individuals, as long as the maximum occupancy meets building and fire code safety standards. The ordinance will take effect on May 1, 2025, for up to 180 days.
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider motions.



 
5.
Ordinance: Enacting Temporary Zoning Regulations - Gail Miller Resource Center
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance extending a temporary zoning regulation authorizing the Gail Miller Resource Center at 242 West Paramount Avenue to increase the maximum capacity up to 250 individuals, as long as the maximum occupancy meets building and fire code safety standards. The ordinance will take effect on May 1, 2025, for up to 180 days.
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider motions.



 
6.
Ordinance: Enacting Temporary Zoning Regulations - St. Vincent de Paul Center
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance extending a temporary zoning regulation authorizing the St. Vincent de Paul Center located at 437 West 200 South, to provide overnight homeless shelter accommodations beyond April 15th, and at the current level of occupancy, as long as the maximum occupancy meets building and fire code safety standards. The ordinance will take effect on April 16, 2025, for up to 180 days. 
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider motions.



 
I.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NONE.
 
J.
CONSENT:
1.
Ordinances relating to Fiscal Year 2025-26 City Budget, including the budget for the Library Fund
The Council will set the dates of Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment regarding an ordinance adopting the final budget and the employment staffing document for Salt Lake City, Utah and related ordinances for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY26.
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - TBD
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
 
  Staff Recommendation - Set date.



 
2.
Ordinance: Alley Vacation Near 2680 South Chadwick
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate a City-owned alley between approximately 2615 South and 2700 South, and between Beverly Street and Chadwick Streets. If approved, the alley would be divided and given to the property owners that abut the alley. The applicant has requested the vacation due to various structures and vegetation in the alley, as well as an overall lack of use. The request is supported by the Sugar House Master Plan. Located within Council District 7. Petitioner: Taylor Thomas, owner of 2680 South Chadwick. Petition No.: PLNPCM2024-00973.
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Set date.



 
3.
Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No.4) for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will consider approving Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No.4) for Fiscal Year 2024-25. 
 
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, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.



 
4.
Board Appointment: Art Design Board – Michelle Buhler
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Michelle Buhler to the Art Design Board for a term ending April 15, 2028. 
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.



 
5.
Board Appointment: Art Design Board – Wisam Khudhair
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Wisam Khudair to the Art Design Board for a term ending April 15, 2028. 
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.



 
6.
Board Appointment: Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails (PNUT) Advisory Board – Sarah Foran 
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Sarah Foran to the PNUT Board for a term ending April 15, 2028.
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.



 
7.
Board Appointment: Transportation Advisory Board – Kelbe Goupil
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Kelbe Goupil to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term ending September 25, 2028. 
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.



 
8.
Board Appointment: Transportation Advisory Board – Turner Bitton
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Turner Bitton to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term ending September 25, 2028. 
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.



 
9.
Board Appointment: Transportation Advisory Board – Ari Tepper
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Ari Tepper to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term ending September 25, 2028. 
 
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.

 


 
K.
ADJOURNMENT:
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, 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.


KEITH REYNOLDS
SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
















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