The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in an electronic Special Limited Formal Session on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 pursuant to the Chair’s determination and Salt Lake City Emergency Proclamation No. 2 of 2020 (2)(b).
The following Council Members were in virtual attendance:
Chris Wharton Analia Valdemoros James Rogers
Daniel Dugan Darin Mano Andrew Johnston
The following Councilmember was absent:
Amy Fowler
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Erin Mendenhall, Mayor; Rachel Otto, Mayor’s Chief of Staff; Katherine Lewis, City Attorney; Benjamin Luedtke, Council Public Policy Analyst; Robert Nutzman, Council Administrative Assistant; Amanda Lau, Council Public Engagement/Communications Specialist; Cindy Lou Trishman, City Recorder; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder were also in virtual attendance.
The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m.
A. OPENING CEREMONY
#1. 4:10:00 PM Council Member Chris Wharton will conduct the formal meetings.
#2. 4:10:37 PM The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall declaring November as Native American Heritage Month in Salt Lake City. View Attachment
Note: Councilmember Wharton said the item was originally addressed during the October 20, 2020 meeting (resolution was read and presented to Moroni Benally). He said formal action was needed because the Council inadvertently neglected to make a motion approving the resolution.
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Valdemoros seconded to adopt Resolution 37 of 2020, approving the joint ceremonial resolution, which motion carried, all members present voted aye (roll call).
(R 20-1)
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4:12:14 PM
Note: 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. 4:14:40 PM Ordinance: Budget Amendment No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2020-21
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2020-21. 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 Airport Projects, Racial Equity in Policing Commission operating costs and windstorm expenses, among other items. View Attachment
(B 20-10)
Benjamin Luedtke, Council Public Policy Analyst, introduced the attached item.
4:16:20 PM Anne Charles spoke in support of proposed funding for the Racial Equity in Policing Commission. She requested that future budget amendments include detailed information about each item listed in the budget. Councilmember Johnston asked Staff to work with Ms. Charles to provide that information.
Margaret Hostetter indicated she just wanted to listen.
Councilmember Dugan moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 49 of 2020, approving Budget Amendment No. 3 for fiscal year 2020-21 (view motion sheet), which motion carried, all members present voted aye (roll call).
C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
NONE
D. COMMENTS
NONE
E. NEW BUSINESS
#1. 4:21:14 PM Motion: Meeting Remotely Without an Anchor Location
The Council will consider a motion to ratify the determination that the Council will continue to meet remotely and without an anchor location under HB5002. View Attachment
Councilmember Mano moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to adopt the motion, which motion carried, all members present voted aye (roll call).
(G 20-9)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
G. CONSENT
NONE
The meeting adjourned at 4:29 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 Special Limited Formal Session held October 28, 2020.
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