Salt Lake City

Council Formal Meeting

Agenda Items (28)

Council Member Chris Wharton will conduct the formal meeting.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.

The Council will approve the work session meeting minutes of September 9, 2025, September 16, 2025, October 7, 2025, and October 14, 2025, as well as the formal meeting minutes of August 19, 2025, October 7, 2025, October 21, 2025, and December 9, 2025.

The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall recognizing March as National Women's History Month in Salt Lake City.

The Mayor will present recommendations to the Council on the uses of Federal housing and community grants for the coming year. These include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding, Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding budgets.

Grant Application: Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields 2026 The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Sustainability Department to the Environmental Protection Agency. If awarded, the grant would fund the asbestos remediation portion of the Northwest Pipeline building rehabilitation. This is a resubmission of the Fiscal Year 2024 EPA Brownfields Cleanup application, which was submitted in November 2024. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - n/a Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.

Grant Application: Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Competitive Grants Program The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Police Department to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. If awarded, the grant would fund supplies, contracts, travel and training costs. If awarded, the grant period is from October 2025 to September 2028. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - n/a Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.

Grant Application: 2026 Strategic Planning and Caseflow Technical Assistance Grant The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from Salt Lake City Justice Court to the State Justice Institute (SJI). If awarded, the grant would fund technical assistance from the National Center for State Courts (CNSC). Anticipated outcomes include the development of a strategic plan and a Year One operational plan, and the evaluation of calendaring and case processing practices resulting in case flow management recommendations. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - n/a Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.

Grant Application: Sister Cities International U.S. – Japan Global Impact Grant The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Economic Development Department to Sister Cities International. If awarded, the grant would fund travel costs for the Salt Lake City delegation to Matsumoto, Japan. The grant would also fund workshops and roundtable discussions with stakeholders to develop a tourism model that sustains community benefits from the Olympic Games (both short and long-term). FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - n/a Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.

Grant Application: Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Per Capita Fiscal Year 2027 The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Fire Department to the Utah Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. If awarded, the grant would fund medical supplies used in providing emergency medical services to the public. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - n/a Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.

Ordinance: Rio Grande Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendment The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning for 32 properties located in the Rio Grande District, between 200 South and 400 South, and 500 West and 600 West, from G-MU (Gateway-Mixed Use District) to D-4 (Downtown Secondary Central Business District). The proposal would allow for additional building height. The proposal would also amend the Downtown Plan to include the mid-block walkways within the Rio Grande District and update the Implementation Plan. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 2. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00180 and PLNPCM2025-00181. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).

Ordinance: Fence and Hedge Height Text Amendment The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend multiple sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code. The first proposal would increase the fence height of front yard fences (between the front lot line and the primary façade of the principal structure) from the required four feet to a maximum of six feet in all M-1 (Light Manufacturing) and M-1A (Northpoint Light Industrial) zoning districts City-wide. A second proposal would clarify the height and location of fences, walls, and hedges in residential districts, in accordance with the defined clear view standards. Currently, fences, walls, and hedges are all regulated the same in the ordinance. Planning staff has recommended removing the word “hedges” to be replaced with the word “landscaping” in the fencing ordinance and the ground mounted utility boxes ordinance. They have also recommended increasing the rear and side yard fence height to a maximum of seven feet. Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this petition. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00045 and PLNPCM2025-00138. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).

Ordinance: Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 527, 537, and 539 South 400 East The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of properties at approximately 527, 537, and 539 South 400 East from RMF-45 (Moderate/High Density Multi-Family Residential District) to MU-5 (Mixed-Use 5 District).  The proposal would also amend the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map from Medium-High Density Residential to High-Density Mixed-Use. The proposed amendments would allow the developer to build a five-story residential building with ground-floor commercial space to complement the neighboring property to the north under the same ownership. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 4. Petitioner: Russ Poulsen with Thrive Development, the property owner. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00704 and PLNPCM2025-00984. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).

Ordinance: Recurring Nuisance Properties The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to nuisance private property. The proposal is intended to address persistent nuisance activity occurring on private properties and at commercial businesses where owners have failed to take proactive steps to curb illegal or disruptive conduct, including unruly parties, gatherings, and events on their premises. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, and Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).

Ordinance: Temporary Street Closure for Temple Square 2027 Reopening The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would temporarily close all or portions of City streets adjacent to the Salt Lake City Temple. The proposal would mitigate unsafe conditions and facilitate public safety and crowd management during the Temple Reopening Celebration. The temporary street closures would occur between March 2027 and October 2027. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).

Ordinance: Sugar House Hotel Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendments at Approximately 2111 South 1300 East The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of properties at approximately 2111 South 1300 East from MU-3 (Mixed-Use 3 District) to MU-8 (Mixed-Use 8 District). The proposal would also amend the Sugar House Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map from Mixed Use-Low Intensity to Business District Mixed-Use – Town Center Scale. The proposed amendments would allow the developer to build a hotel on the currently vacant site. The property is approximately .80 acres in size and abuts the northwest corner of Sugar House Park. The property has historically been privately owned and is not a part of the Sugar House Park property. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 7. Petitioner: John Potter with Magnus Commercial Properties, representing the property owner. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Set date.

Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 2260, 2270, and 2290 East 1300 South The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of properties at approximately 2260, 2270, and 2290 East 1300 South from R-1-7000 (Single Family Residential District) to MU-3 (Mixed Use 3 District). The proposal is intended to allow for a portion of a 26-unit residential development, which includes eight townhomes and 18 condominiums. Currently, the property contains existing single-family dwellings. 10% of the units are proposed to be set aside as affordable units for buyers who meet 80% of the Area Medium Income (AMI) as the proposed community benefit. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 6. Petitioner: J-Development, LLC representing the property owner. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00558. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Set date.

Ordinance: Expiration of Land Use Approvals Text Amendment The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend multiple sections of Title 20 Subdivisions and Title 21A Zoning of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the expiration of land use approvals. The proposal would expand the actions a land use applicant may take to prevent an approved land use application from expiring. The proposal helps clarify the actions a land use applicant may take to satisfy the requirement in Utah Code 10-20-902 for an applicant to implement the approval with reasonable diligence. Other sections of Title 20 and 21A may also be amended as part of this petition. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00554. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Set date.

Ordinance: Alley Vacation East of 519 East Browning Avenue The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate a City-owned alley adjacent to properties located at 519 and 523-527 East Browning Avenue, 1379 South 500 East, and 1372 and 1378 South Park Street. If approved, this section of the alley would be divided and allocated to the property owners abutting the portion of the alley that is vacated. The applicant has requested the vacation due to the existing detached garage, which appears to be on the applicant’s property, but was built in 1958, making the alley not passable from Browning Avenue to Sherman Avenue since that time. The northern portion of the alley, from Sherman Avenue to the middle of the block, will not be affected by this vacation request and will remain open to all users. Located within Council District 5. Petitioner: Amy and David Beecham, owners of 519 East Browning Avenue. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00883. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Set date.

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funding Allocations for Federal Housing and Community Development Grants The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an appropriations resolution that would authorize grant funding to selected applicants and adopt the One-Year Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The plan includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, HOME Investment Partnership Program funding, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding. The resolution would also approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For more information visit www.tinyurl.com/annualhudgrants . FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Set date.

Public Hearing: SLC Airport Noise Property Disposition The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment on the disposition of the City-owned property at approximately 840 South Gladiola Street, which is controlled by the Department of Airports. The property was purchased by the City as a “noise mitigation property” with grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). A public hearing was held by the Airport Advisory Board on Feb. 11, 2026. No public comment was received. The Council has elected to hold a second public hearing, which it may do under City Code 2.58.040(D), and the future uses of the property must be restricted under FAA regulations (nonresidential and compatible with the airport operations). No further action is required by the Council. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - n/a Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Staff Recommendation - Set date.

Board Appointment: Airport Board – Jonathan Gardner The Council will consider approving the appointment of Jonathan Gardner, resident of District 6, to the Airport Board for a term ending March 10, 2030. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve.

Board Appointment: Airport Board – Lisa Ramsey Adams The Council will consider approving the appointment of Lisa Ramsey Adams, resident of District 7, to the Airport Board for a term ending March 10, 2030. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve.

Board Reappointment: Airport Board – John Bradshaw The Council will consider approving the reappointment of John Bradshaw, resident of Salt Lake County, to the Airport Board for a term ending March 10, 2030. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - n/a Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve.

Board Reappointment: Arts Council – Hannah Nielsen The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Hannah Nielsen, resident of District 1, to the Arts Council for a term ending March 10, 2029. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - n/a Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Staff Recommendation - Approve.

Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.

Comments to the City Council. (This is a one-hour time slot for the public to comment on any City business not scheduled for a public hearing. Each person will have two minutes to talk. General comment registration closes at 7:30 p.m.)