Council Formal Meeting
Regular MeetingSalt Lake City, UT · August 27, 2024
Agenda
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
FORMAL MEETING
August 27, 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 Chris Wharton, Vice Chair
District 1 District 3
Alejandro Puy Eva Lopez Chavez Darin Mano
District 2 District 4 District 5
Dan Dugan Sarah Young
District 6 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 Victoria Petro will conduct the formal meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
4. The Council will approve the work session meeting minutes of July 9, 2024, as
well as the formal meeting minutes of June 11, 2024 and July 2, 2024.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Items B1 & B2 will be heard as one public hearing.
1. Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment to the D-1 Central Business District
Zone
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend the text of Section 21A.33.050 of the Salt Lake City Code to add Hospitals
(including accessory lodging facility), and Ambulance Services (indoor & outdoor) as
Conditional Uses in the D-1 Central Business District. Petitioner: Kirton McConkie,
Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-01109. This item is related to the proposed Zoning Map
Amendment at 754 South State Street (former Sears site).
For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/754StateStreetRezone.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 and Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 and Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 and Tuesday,
August 27, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
2. Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 754 South State
Street
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend the zoning of property at approximately 754 South State Street from D-2
(Downtown Support District) to D-1 (Central Business District). The purpose of the
proposed amendment is to allow for the redevelopment of the property with an urban
hospital. The Council will also consider an ordinance that would amend the text of
Section 21A.33.050 of the Salt Lake City Code to add Hospitals (including accessory
lodging facility), and Ambulance Services (indoor & outdoor) as Conditional Uses in the
D-1 Central Business District. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to
another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petitioner: Kirton McConkie, Petition
No.: PLNPCM2022-01109.
For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/754StateStreetRezone.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 11, 2023; Tuesday, June 11, 2024; and Tuesday, August
27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 and Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 and Tuesday,
August 27, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
3. Grant Application: Fiscal Year 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science
Improvement Competitive Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Police
Department to the U.S. DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance. If awarded, the grant would
fund training; evidence testing supplies; Integrated Ballistics Identification System
(IBIS) access subscription and correlation service for access to the National Integrated
Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN); and a computer to run IBIS access for NIBIN.
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, August 27, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Capital Improvement Program
The Council will consider adopting a resolution for project funding allocations in the
Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which involves the construction, purchase or
renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other city-owned physical structures. Generally,
projects have a useful life of at least five years and cost $50,000 or more. The Council
approves debt service and overall CIP funding in June with the annual budget process,
while project-specific funding is approved by September 1 of the same calendar year.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25CIP.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, June 6, 2024; Tuesday, July 2, 2024; Tuesday, July 9, 2024;
Tuesday, August 13, 2024; and Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7 p.m. and
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
2. Ordinance: Request to Vacate a Portion of 700 South
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate a portion of 700
South adjacent to the petitioner's property at 717 South 5600 West. The subject portion
of 700 South abuts the north side of the applicant’s property. A new section of 700 South
was constructed which connects to 5600 West north of the old 700 South street segment.
If the street is vacated, it will be sold to the applicant at fair market value and converted
to private use. Petitioner: Brent Bateman, representing the property owner. Petition
No.:PLNPCM2023-00482.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
3. Ordinance: Projecting Business Signs Zoning 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 projecting business signs. The proposal
would create consistency and update the standards for projecting business signs in
commercial and mixed-use districts. Other sections of Title 21A – Zoning may also be
amended as part of this petition to increase clarity in the sign ordinance. Petition
No.:PLNPCM2023-00996.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
4. Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment to Allow Single-Family Attached
Dwellings in Select Commercial Zones
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of
Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code to allow single-family attached dwellings in select
commercial zones where multifamily dwellings are already permitted. The proposal
includes Community Business (CB), Community Shopping (CS), Commercial Corridor
(CC), General Commercial (CG), and Sugar House Business Districts (CSHBD 1 & 2)
districts. Petitioner: Natalie Linchenko of TAG SLC. Petition No.:PLNPCM2023-00894.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/pwcay6ep.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
5. Ordinance: Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District Text
Amendment
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the D4 Secondary
Central Business District zoning district to support the creation of a Sports,
Entertainment, Culture, and Convention (SECC). The proposed text amendments would
make the following changes to the D4 zoning district:
1. Modify the maximum height allowed through design review from 125
feet to 600 feet.
2. Modifying the required front and corner yard setback requirements are
changing to clarify that buildings with plazas and other similar public spaces
are allowed to exceed the maximum setback.
3. Change the table of allowed uses for the D4 zoning district would
change as follows:
o Stadiums change from a conditional use to a permitted use.
o Commercial parking would be changed from a conditional use to a
permitted use. (A current requirement prohibiting the demolition of a
building for principal use parking on the property would remain.)
4. Expand the existing sign overlay that applies to the Delta Center to
extend to the blocks that contain the Salt Palace. This allows more flexibility
for signs related to the entertainment venues within the overlay and allows
modifications to signs through the design review process for buildings that
are subject to design review.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCRevitalizationZone.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 2, 2024; Tuesday, August 13, 2024; and Tuesday, August
27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
D. 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.)
E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Advice and Consent: Salt Lake City Council Executive Director – Jennifer
Bruno
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Jennifer Bruno as the Salt Lake
City Council Executive Director.
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, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider
motions.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NONE.
G. CONSENT:
1. Ordinance: Text Amendment to Prohibit Demolition of Dwelling Units for
Parking Uses
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of Title
21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the development of parking facilities. The
proposal would prohibit the demolition of dwelling units for stand-alone parking uses
and the expansion or modification of parking for existing uses unless it includes
additional housing units. 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, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2. Board Appointment: Sister Cities Advisory Board – Jane Kim
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Jane Kim to the Sister Cities
Board for a term ending July 3, 2028.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
3. Board Appointment: City and County Building Conservation and Use
Committee – Steven Burt
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Steven Burt to the City and
County Building Conservation and Use Committee for a term ending July 17, 2028.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
H. ADJOURNMENT:
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 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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