Council Work Session Meeting
Regular MeetingSalt Lake City, UT · October 17, 2023
Agenda
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
REVISED AGENDA
WORK SESSION
October 17, 2023 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 326
(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.
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.
Generated: 09:48:00
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. Ordinance: Northpoint Small Area Plan Follow-up ~ 2:15 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about an ordinance that would adopt the
Northpoint Small Area Plan. The Northpoint Small Area Plan is a land use plan for the
land that is located between the Salt Lake City International Airport and the northern
boundary of the city along the 2200 West corridor. The updated plan will provide
guidance on existing and anticipated development in the area, as well as annexation-
related issues. As part of the plan update, the Salt Lake City Major Streets Plan will be
amended to reflect recommended roadway alignments.
For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/NorthpointSmallAreaPlan.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 21, 2023 and Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
3. Ordinance: Historic Preservation Overlay District Text ~ 2:45 p.m.
Amendment
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend various sections of
Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the H Historic Preservation Overlay
District. The proposal would also amend the consolidated fee schedule. The proposed
amendments would make the ordinance easier to use for applicants, property owners,
staff, and the Historic Landmark Commission in its administration, as well as create new
processes for adopting and updating historic resource surveys. The proposed
amendments would involve multiple chapters of the zoning ordinance related to the H
Historic Preservation Overlay District and changes would apply citywide.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
4. Ordinance: Alley Vacation at Approximately 1518 South 300 ~ 3:15 p.m.
West
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would vacate City-owned
alleys situated adjacent to properties located at 1518, 1528, 1540, and 1546 South 300
West, 325 and 333 West Andrew Avenue, and 352 West Van Buren Avenue. The proposal
would allow the property owner to redevelop the surrounding property, which would
include the right-of-way within the proposed development. The proposed vacation will
not impose access concerns as all of the subject properties that abut the alleys also have
frontage on a public street. Located within Council District 5. Petitioner: Jarod Hall,
representing the property owner.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
5. Informational: Emergency Loan Program Repayment, ~ 3:35 p.m.
Legislative Intents Follow-up
30 min.
The Council will receive an update about the Administration's progress fulfilling
Legislative Intents, which were added to the Emergency Loan Program in September
2022. This program offered no-interest loans to local small businesses and nonprofits for
short-term relief at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
6. 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 -
7. Ordinance: Open Space Lands Amendments ~ 4:25 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the Open Space
Lands Ordinance to allow more flexibility for removing certain properties from the Open
Space Inventory. The amendments would provide more flexibility for granting utility
easements and the sale or exchange of de minimis parcels.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
8. Informational: Utah Transit Authority TechLink Study -
-
The Council will receive a briefing from the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) about the
TechLink Study, which studies new TRAX connections in downtown Salt Lake City,
Research Park, and potential operational 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 - TBD
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
9. Resolution: Local Nonprofit Direct Assistance Grant ~ 4:45 p.m.
Awards
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a resolution that would approve the
disbursement of local nonprofit direct assistance grant awards. The Council will review
the Community Recovery Committee’s funding recommendations of twenty-three
applicants for the $2,000,000 of available one-time awards.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
10. Resolution: Amended Interlocal Agreement for 2023 Written Briefing
Election Services
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The Council will receive a written briefing about a resolution for an amendment to the
election services interlocal agreement between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County. The
amendment is necessary to reflect the City Council District Seven special election. It
defines the services the County will provide the City for the 2023 General Election,
through the Ranked Choice Voting method, on November 21, 2023. The City will be
responsible for any additional charges exceeding the estimated cost such as a recount
which would be invoiced to the City after the election.
For more information visit www.slc.gov/attorney/recorder/elections/.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
11. Board Appointment Interviews for the Police Civilian Review ~ 5:15 p.m.
Board
10 min.
The Council will interview the following candidates prior to considering their
appointment to the Police Civilian Review Board:
• Ben Raskin
• Thomas Walker
• Antonio Esquibel
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
12. Board Appointment Interviews for the Historic Landmark ~ 5:25 p.m.
Commission
10 min.
The Council will interview the following candidates prior to considering their
appointment to the Historic Landmark Commission:
• Alan Barnett
• Adrienne White
• Jared Stewart
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Standing Items
13. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
14. 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 scheduling items.
15. 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 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023, 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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