Council Work Session Meeting
Regular MeetingSalt Lake City, UT · November 7, 2023
Agenda
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
REVISED AGENDA
WORK SESSION
November 7, 2023 Tuesday 2:00 PM
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Council Chambers
451 South State Street, Room 315
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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7:00 pm Formal Meeting
Room 315
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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.
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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: Enacting Temporary Zoning Regulations ~ 2:15 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance enacting temporary zoning
regulations authorizing the Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center at
approximately 888 South 400 West to increase the maximum capacity by up to fifty total
individuals, as long as the maximum occupancy meets building and fire code safety
standards. The temporary zoning regulations will expire on April 15, 2024.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
3. Informational: Equity Update ~ 2:25 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
4. Ordinance: Rezone at Approximately 1380 South 900 West ~ 2:45 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning of the
properties located at approximately 1380 South 900 West, 1361 South 1000 West, and
1367 South 1000 West from R-1/7,000 (Single Family Residential District) to RMF-30
(Low-Density Multi-Family Residential District). The applicant owns the property
located at 1380 South 900 West and intends to only develop that property. The other two
properties are owned by a separate organization that asked to be included in this request
to enable additional development flexibility. This proposal would accommodate a
redevelopment proposal to be submitted at a later date. Consideration may be given to
rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project
is within Council District 2. Petitioner: Drake Powell of TAG SLC, representing the
various property owners.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 5, 2023
5. Ordinance: Rezone at 680 South Gladiola Street ~ 3:05 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning of
the property located at approximately 680 South Gladiola Street from M-2 (Heavy
Manufacturing District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). This proposal
would enable the use of the property as a commercial truck driving school, classified as a
vocational school with outdoor activities. The applicant has not included development
plans with this request. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another
zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District
2. Petitioner: Tony Sieverts
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 5, 2023
6. Ordinance: Subdivision Code Amendments ~ 3:25 p.m
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance repealing and replacing all text,
tables, and illustrations in Title 20 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to subdivisions
and condominiums. This proposal reorganizes the subdivision regulations, updates
application requirements, makes minor changes to subdivision approval processes,
updates the standards for approval for dividing land and modifying lots and parcels,
updates the subdivision standards to align with City goals identified in the City's general
plan, and makes changes necessary to align with State code mandates for review times
and review processes. The changes are necessary to bring the City's subdivision
regulations into compliance with recent State code changes that require Cities to update
their codes by February 1, 2024.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SubdivisionCodeUpdates.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 5, 2023
7. Informational: Public Art Program Maintenance and ~ 3:55 p.m.
Conservation Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24
15 min.
The Council will be briefed about the Public Art Program Maintenance and Conservation
Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and the Maintenance and Conservation Artwork
Projections. The Public Art Program recommends to the Finance Department that 20% of
the Fiscal Year 2023-24 CIP Percent-for-Art funds ($32,303.60) be deposited to the
Maintenance Fund based on the information contained in the report.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
8. Tentative Break ~ 4:10 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 -
9. Ordinance: Affordable Housing Incentives Follow-up ~ 4:30 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about an ordinance that would
amend various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code establishing a chapter for
zoning incentives and adding affordable housing incentives. The proposed amendments
would incentivize and reduce barriers for affordable housing. The incentives would
include administrative design review and additional building height in various zoning
districts, planned development requirement modifications, removal of the density
requirements in the RMF zoning districts, and additional dwelling types in various
zoning districts. Other sections of Title 21A – Zoning may also be amended as part of this
petition. The changes would apply Citywide. The City Council may consider
modifications to other related sections of the code as part of this proposal.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/AffordableHousingIncentives.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 19, 2023; Tuesday, October 3, 2023; Tuesday, October 10,
2023 and Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
10. Board Appointment: Public Utilities Advisory Committee ~ 5:00 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will interview the following candidates prior to considering their
appointment to the Public Utilities Advisory Committee:
• Browne Sebright
• Christopher Shope
• Terry Marasco
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 7, 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: Community Development and Capitol ~ 5:10 p.m.
Improvement Programs Advisory Board
5 min.
The Council will interview the following candidates prior to considering their
appointment to the Community Development and Capitol Improvement Programs
Advisory Board:
• Devon Schechinger
• Andrea Schaefer
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
12. Board Appointment: Transportation Advisory Board – Craig ~ 5:15 p.m.
Buschmann
5 min
The Council will interview Craig Buschmann prior to considering appointment to the
Transportation Advisory Board for a term ending September 28, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
13. Board Appointment: City and County Building Conservation ~ 5:20 p.m.
and Use Committee – Travis Sheppard
5 min
The Council will interview Travis Sheppard prior to considering appointment to the City
and County Building Conservation and Use Committee Board for a term ending July 19,
2027.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
14. Ordinance: Alley Vacation at Approximately 1518 South TENTATIVE
300 West Follow-up
15 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up 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 and Tuesday, November 7, 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
Standing Items
15. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
16. 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.
17. 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, November 6, 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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