The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in an electronic meeting pursuant to Salt Lake City Emergency Proclamation No. 2 of 2020 (2)(b).
The following Council Members participated in the meeting:
Chris Wharton Analia Valdemoros James Rogers
Amy Fowler Andrew Johnston Daniel Dugan
Darin Mano
Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; Erin Mendenhall, Mayor; Katherine Lewis, City Attorney; Cindy Lou Trishman, City Recorder, and DeeDee Robinson, Deputy City Recorder participated electronically.
Councilmember Wharton presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. 7:07:30 PM
OPENING CEREMONY
#1. 7:08:02 PM Pledge of Allegiance (A moment of silence was held while the American Flag/Anthem was displayed on the video screen)
#2. 7:08:44 PM Welcome and Review of Standards of Conduct.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:11:21 PM
Note: Public Hearings and General Comments were heard as one item. Comments/materials submitted to the City Council have been attached as part of the official record. Click link to view. https://www.slc.gov/council/virtual-meeting-comments/
#1. 7:22:43 PM Accept public comment regarding a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not more than $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Public Utilities revenue bonds, Series 2020, related to water, sewer, and storm water capital improvements. The Council's action includes authorizing the execution of a supplemental indenture, a bond purchase agreement, and other documents as required. View Attachment
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Valdemoros seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll call).
(Q 20-1)
#2. 7:30:40 PM Accept public comment regarding Grant Application: 2020 Fire Prevention and Safety – Salt Lake City Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Grant (request from the Salt Lake City Fire Department). If awarded, the grant would be used to promote awareness of wildfire dangers in the foothills of the City and provide wildfire mitigation strategies for homeowners. The funds would also help the Fire Department organize and host Community Wildfire Preparedness Days events in two to three foothill neighborhoods. View Attachment
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to close the public hearing and refer the item to a future Consent Agenda for action, which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll call).
(B 20-3)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Ryne Booth expressed concerns with comments made during the Work Session meeting regarding defunding the Police Department and increased crime near his business on Paramount Avenue.
Gabby Lemanski and Alexandra Paravaz spoke regarding defunding the Police Department, redirecting funds to invest in the community, demilitarize/abolish Police force, and stop exacerbating violence/perpetuating systemic racism in the City.
Andrew Rixon expressed concerns regarding increased crime (including recent attacks against himself) and with defunding the Police Department with no solutions in place for a sense of wellbeing.
George Chapman said he was in favor of decriminalizing jaywalking and bike use on sidewalks/streets (ticketing offenders creating situations that escalated fast), scooters should not be allowed without a speed switch, and Police often being needed for mental health responses.
Robert Danielson expressed concerns regarding significant increase in crime/drug use/other illegal activities surrounding the resource centers/homeless shelters near Paramount Avenue (including attacks against himself).
Stephanie Finley apologized to fellow residents who had experienced violence and the fear it created when faced with defunding the Police. She said she supported alternative/equitable solutions and defunding the Police was not meant to decrease safety.
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
There were no questions.
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1. 7:32:38 PM Adopting an ordinance amendment to regulate and monitor the City’s storm sewer system. The storm sewer carries rainwater and melted snow through gutters and drains to an underground system that flows to nearby rivers, canals, or creeks. Sometimes pollutants in runoff may enter the storm sewer system and may impact downstream rivers and lakes. While the City has adopted ordinances to protect water quality, the proposed amendments more effectively meet changing federal and State regulations to ensure stormwater quality standards. The amendments also deal with the City's enforcement of the standards. View Attachment
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Valdemoros seconded to adopt Ordinance 29 of 2020, which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll call).
(O 20-7)
NEW BUSINESS
#1. 7:33:42 PM Adopting a resolution extending the Mayor’s March 10 proclamation declaring a local emergency relating to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The Council’s most recent extension of the local emergency relating to COVID-19 terminates July 10, 2020 and the proposed extension would be until August 14, 2020. View Attachment
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Mano seconded to adopt Resolution 21 of 2020, which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll call).
(R 20-5)
#2. 7:35:22 PM Adopting a motion to ratify the determination that the Council will continue to meet remotely and without an anchor location under HB5002. View Attachment
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to ratify the motion, which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll call).
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. 7:36:55 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing the Issuance and the Sale of General Obligation Bonds Consideration of a resolution authorizing up to $20,300,000 General Obligation Bonds (Series 2020); delegating authority to certain officials and officers of the City; and providing for related matters. View Attachment
Councilmember Valdemoros moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to adopt Resolution 22 of 2020, which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll call).
(Q 20-2)
CONSENT 7:38:38 PM
Note: Items 3 through 7 were pulled from the Consent Agenda
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to approve Consent Agenda Items 1, 2, and 8, which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll call).
#1. Confirming the date of Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting one or more ordinances adopting the final rate of tax levy, for all City funds including the Library Fund, in an amount greater than the Certified Tax Rate, upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City made taxable by law for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and adopting the final budget, including the Library Budget, for Fiscal Year 2020-21.
(B 20-1)(B 20-2)
#2. Setting the dates of Tuesday, July 14, 2020 and Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would regulate the use of electric scooters and other dockless, shared mobility devices in the City. The Council would also consider amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule as part of the dockless shared mobility device ordinance. Currently, dockless scooter companies operate under temporary operating agreements until an ordinance is passed. The latest version of a draft ordinance was sent to the Council in March 2020. The updated ordinance incorporates some feedback and concerns including additional requirements for safety features, insurance requirement changes, and language to better differentiate between scooters and devices – motorized or otherwise – used by individuals with reduced or specialized mobility, among other changes. View Attachment
(O 20-12)
#3. Setting the dates of Tuesday, August 11, 2020 and Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would rezone properties at 5525 and 5575 West 1730 South from CG (General Commercial) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00726. The properties are already developed with two identical industrial buildings and occupied by tenants. The applicant has no plans to redevelop the site but would like to allow more land uses and eliminate maximum off-street parking. View Attachment
(P 20-12)
#4. Setting the dates of Tuesday, August 11, 2020 and Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would rezone three properties on 700 North Street (1616 West, 1632 West and 1640 West 700 North) from R-1/5000 (Single-Family Residential) to CB (Community Business) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00923. The applicant would like to consolidate the parcels and develop a commercial use on the combined site. The consolidated parcel would be approximately 50,000 square feet in size. No specific site development proposal was submitted with this request. View Attachment
(P 20-13)
#5. Setting the dates of Tuesday, August 11, 2020 and Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would rezone the property at 1612 West 700 North from R-1/5000 (Single-Family Residential) to CB (Community Business) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00986. The purpose of the rezone is to match the CB zoning of adjacent parcels on the same block of 700 North Street. The proposal would also accommodate future development of the property. No site development proposal has been submitted at this time and the applicant has not indicated what they plan to develop on the property. View Attachment
(P 20-14)
#6. Setting the dates of Tuesday, August 11, 2020 and Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning map and future land use map for two properties at 771 North and 795 North 400 West pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2019-01011 and Petition No. PLNPCM2019-01095. The proposal would change the properties from M-1 (Light Industrial) to MU (Mixed Use) to allow redevelopment of the vacant parcel at 771 North 400 West. The applicant would like to build a multi-family housing development which is not allowed under the current M-1 zoning. No site development proposal has been submitted at this time. View Attachment
(P 20-15)
#7. Setting the dates of Tuesday, August 11, 2020 and Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate an alley adjacent to properties owned by West End LLC, located at approximately 730-740 West and 900 South to Genesee Avenue in the Cumming’s Subdivision pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00813. The alley was partially vacated in 1993. The current petition proposes the City vacate the remaining mid-block portion of the alley in order for West End LLC to redevelop the site. The project was recently approved to receive Redevelopment Agency (RDA) funding for a mixed-use development. The vacation will not impact vehicle or property access to property owners west of the proposed alley vacation. View Attachment
(P 20-16)
#8. Approving the reappointment of Senator Karen Mayne to the Airport Advisory Board for a term ending December 25, 2023. View Attachment
(I 20-19)
The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as additional discussion may have been held; please refer to the audio or video for entire content pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-203(2)(b).
This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the Salt Lake City Formal Session held July 7, 2020.
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