Council Work Session Meeting

SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION October 7, 2025 Tuesday 2:00 PM Sorenson Unity Center 1383 S. 900 W., Black Box Theater Room Salt Lake City, UT 84104 SLCCouncil.com 7:00 pm Formal Meeting (See separate agenda) Welcome and public meeting rules 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. Public Comments: The public can give comments to the Council during the 7 p.m. formal meeting in person at the Sorenson Unity Center 1383 S. 900 W., Black Box Theater Room. Agenda Information: For more information, please visit www.slc.gov/council Generated: 16:06:24  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, wildfire mitigation, 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: RMF-35 and RMF-45 Multi-Family Zoning District ~ 2:15 p.m. Text Amendment 45 min. The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code related to RMF-35 (Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District) to RMF-45 (Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District). As part of the proposal a small number of RMF-35 properties would be changed to RMF-45. The proposal aims to remove barriers to new housing developments and facilitate compatible infill within the City’s moderate-density neighborhoods. These proposed updates introduce design standards for new development, reduce minimum lot size requirements, eliminate lot width minimums, permit multiple buildings per lot, and offer a density bonus for preserving existing housing units. Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this petition. For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/RMFZoneUpdates. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 2, 2025 3. Ordinance: Patriot Rail Street Vacations at Approximately ~ 3:00 p.m. 6500 West Interstate 80 Eastbound Freeway 20 min. The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would close portions of the public right-of-way at approximately 6500 West Interstate 80 Eastbound Freeway. The proposal would allow the petitioner to purchase these portions of right-of-way to include in their property boundary for future railroad-related uses. There are no existing structures on the property. These are areas that were platted and dedicated to the City for use as public streets but were never constructed. Located within Council District 2. Petitioner: Salt Lake Garfield & Western Railway, the property owners. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 18, 2025 4. 203 West Paxton Avenue Affordable Housing Development ~ 3:20 p.m. Public Hearing 15 min. The Council will receive a briefing on the Pax Station Apartment project, a 272-unit affordable housing project at 203 West Paxton Avenue, which would be funded through a tax-exempt private activity bond (PAB) issued by the Public Finance Authority of Wisconsin. The development entails no financial liability for Salt Lake City, but Federal regulations for tax-exempt PABs require the Council to hold what is known as a TEFRA (Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act) public hearing on this proposal. No other Council action is required. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a 5. Tentative Break ~ 3:35 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 - 6. Resolution: Salt Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan ~ 3:55 p.m. 20 min. The Council will receive a briefing about the Salt Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan, which includes information such as demographics, a hazard profile, and identified necessary/potential mitigation projects to minimize damage and loss of life. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires these updates every five years for an entity to be eligible for pre-disaster mitigation funds and post-disaster assistance. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 7. Informational: Salt Lake City Electrified Transportation and ~ 4:15 p.m. Fleet EV Charging Infrastructure Plans 20 min. The Council will receive a briefing on the Community Electrified Transportation Study and the Fleet Electrification Charging Infrastructure Study. Sustainability and Public Services will share the findings and request Council feedback on the studies, implementation strategies, and discussion on the existing policy direction from Joint Resolution 45 of 2020. The materials also include a Donation Agreement between the City and the Kiessner Foundation for the donation of up to 100 electric vehicle charging stations. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a 8. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year 2025- ~ 4:35 p.m. 26 30 min. The Council will receive a briefing about Budget Amendment No.2 for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 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 for the Youth & Family Division in support of YouthCity afterschool programs; funding for the National League of Cities Annual Cities Summit being held in November in Salt Lake City; funding for the Inland Port Authority to help fund the expansion of the Trainfo system; funding for additional Green Bike stations; and grant funding to support victims of violent crimes, among other items. For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY26. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 18, 2025 9. Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital ~ 5:05 p.m. Improvement Programs Advisory Board – Cooper Fankhauser 5 min. The Council will interview Cooper Fankhuaser, resident of District 5, prior to considering appointment to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term ending June 5, 2028. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 10. Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital ~ 5:10 p.m. Improvement Programs Advisory Board – Parviz Faiz 5 min. The Council will interview Parviz Faiz, resident of District 3, prior to considering appointment to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term ending June 5, 2028. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 11. Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital ~ 5:15 p.m. Improvement Programs Advisory Board – Sean Weeks 5 min. The Council will interview Sean Weeks, resident of District 2, prior to considering appointment to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term ending June 5, 2028. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 12. Board Appointment: Transportation Advisory Board – ~ 5:20 p.m. Samantha DeSeelhorst 5 min. The Council will interview Samantha DeSeelhorst, resident of District 6, prior to considering appointment 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, October 7, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Standing Items 13. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair - - Report of Chair and Vice Chair. 14. Report and Announcements from the Executive Director - - 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 - - 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 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 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 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. The City & County Building is an accessible facility. People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact the City Council Office at council.comments@slc.gov, 801-535-7600, or relay service 711.