Council Work Session Meeting
Regular MeetingSalt Lake City, UT · December 6, 2022
Agenda
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
December 6, 2022 Tuesday 1:00 PM
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Council Work Room
451 South State Street Room 326
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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7:00 pm Formal Meeting
(See separate agenda)
Welcome and public meeting rules
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.
Please note: Dates not identified in the FYI - Project Timeline are either not applicable or not yet determined. Item start times
and durations are approximate and are subject to change at the Chair’s discretion.
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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Work Session Items
1. Informational: Updates from the Administration ~ 1:00 p.m.
30 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: Equity Update ~ 1:30 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will hold a discussion about various initiatives led by the City's Office of
Equity and Inclusion. These initiatives include, but are not limited to, improving racial
equity and justice in policing. Discussion may also include updates on the City's other
work to achieve equitable service delivery, decision-making, and community engagement
through the Citywide Equity Plan, increased ADA resources, language access, and other
topics addressed in the ongoing work of the Human Rights Commission and the Racial
Equity in Policing Commission.
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
3. Informational: State Legislative Briefing ~ 1:50 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about issues affecting the City that may arise during
the 2023 Utah State Legislative Session.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 4, 2022 and Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
4. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.4 for Fiscal Year 2022- ~ 2:20 p.m.
23 Follow-up
30 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about an ordinance that would amend the
final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal
Year 2022-23. 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 sales tax revenue bond funds for
critical infrastructure and investments in historic city-owned properties, additional
funding for phase one of creating the Glendale Regional Park, police officer overtime,
renovations to fire stations for gender equity improvements and emergency rental
assistance funds from the U.S. Treasury among other items.
For more information on this item visit https://fy23-slc-budget-slcgov.hub.arcgis.com/
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, November 10, 2022 and Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Thursday, November 10, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 13, 2022
5. Resolution: $6 Million Deeply Affordable Housing Grant ~ 2:50 p.m.
Awards
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a resolution that would adopt funding
allocations to create deeply affordable housing for residents experiencing or at risk of
homelessness. The new units would be permanent supportive housing and/or
transitional housing for tenants with 40% area median incomes or less.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 13, 2022
6. Tentative Break ~ 3:20 p.m.
20 min.
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 - n/a
7. Informational: Cultural Core and THE BLOCKS Update ~ 3:40 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive an update of the Cultural Core plan. The update will include an
executive summary of year-five, and the budget plan for year-six. The update is the result
of an agreement between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County to develop, improve and
market arts and cultural activities in downtown Salt Lake City. The goal of the Cultural
Core is to enhance downtown as a key cultural center for the city, region and nation.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
8. Informational: Downtown Alliance Updates ~ 4:00 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing from the Downtown Alliance about program updates
and developments in the downtown such as the Ambassador Program, Open Main Street,
and planning for the NBA All Star Weekend among other topics. The Downtown Alliance
is funded by a special assessment of commercial properties downtown to pay for
economic promotion activities and holiday lighting. The assessment was originally
established in 1991 and has been reviewed, adjusted and renewed every three years.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
9. Informational: Salt Lake City Watershed Management Plan ~ 4:30 p.m.
Update
40 min.
The Council will receive an update about the Watershed Management Plan. The primary
goal of the Watershed Management Plan is to protect the high quality source of the City’s
drinking water supply that originates from the Central Wasatch Mountains watershed
areas. The watershed is managed conjunctively with partners like Sandy City and Salt
Lake County. The current phase of the plan development is focused on engagement and
feedback. There is not a draft plan for this item.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
10. Ordinance: Establishing Limits for New Water Availability ~ 5:10 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would amend City code
17.16.10(c) and 17.16.020 to include water use limits mirroring limits the Council
adopted through the land use code in a recent previous amendment. That 2021
ordinance prohibits new commercial or industrial land uses that would consume more
than an annual average of 200,000 gallons per day. This proposed ordinance expands
that prohibition to the City’s entire water service area, which goes beyond Salt Lake City
into neighboring jurisdictions.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
11. Informational: Central Wasatch Commission Update ~ 5:30 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Central Wasatch Commission (CWC) about
engagement and other activity related to local mountain areas, such as Millcreek, Big
Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood canyons.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
12. Board Appointment: Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer – ~ 6:00 p.m.
David Quealy
5 min.
The Council will interview David Quealy prior to considering appointment as a
Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer for a term ending December 6, 2027.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
13. Board Appointment: Airport Board - Jess Bird ~ 6:05 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Jess Bird prior to considering appointment to the Airport
Board for a term ending December 6, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
14. Board Appointment: Arts Council – Marti Woolford ~ 6:10 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Marti Woolford prior to considering appointment to the Arts
Council for a term ending December 6, 2025.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
15. Board Appointment: Arts Council – Ebay Hamilton ~ 6:15 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Ebay Hamilton prior to considering appointment to the Arts
Council for a term ending December 6, 2025.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Standing Items
16. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
17. Report and Announcements from the Executive Director -
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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;
• Approval of the 2023 Annual Meeting Calendar; and
• Scheduling Items.
18. Tentative Closed Session -
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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, December 1, 2022, 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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