City Council - Regular Meeting

WELCOME AND PUBLIC MEETING RULES

Council Member Alejandro Puy will conduct the formal meeting.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.

The Council will approve the work session meeting minutes of September 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026.

The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall declaring November as Native American Heritage Month in Salt Lake City.

Grant Application: Older Adults Home Modification Program

The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Community and Neighborhoods Housing Stability Department to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. If awarded, the grant would fund a portion of the salaries of three existing Housing Stability staffers, travel costs, and contractors and consultants who will install low-cost safety improvements (handrails, ramps, chair lifts) that will enable older adults to remain in their homes.

Grant Application: Fiscal Year 2027 Outdoor Recreation Initiative – Allen Park All Abilities Recreation

The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands to the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. If awarded, the grant would fund the development of outdoor recreation capacities of Allen Park for bird watching, hiking, nature study, and community gathering.

Grant Application: Fiscal Year 2026 Cities for Financial Empowerment CityStart

The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Department of Community and Neighborhoods to the Cities for Financial Empowerment. If awarded, the grant would fund the CityStart 2026 program. A portion of the grant would also fund hiring student intern(s) and consultant services. The program outcomes will include strategies such as financial education, counseling, asset building, and access to banking with a focus on communities within the city's high-poverty census tracts.

Grant Application: Fiscal Year 2026 Bureau of Land Management and Community Fire Assistance

The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Salt Lake City Fire Department to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management. If awarded, the grant would fund the Utah I-Street Heliwell, a 3,775-gallon fluid capacity portable water dip source and water support system during prescribed burns, creating fire breaks and reducing fire fuel sources.

Grant Application: Fiscal Year 2026 Utah Children's Outdoor Recreation and Education Grant

The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Salt Lake City Police Department to the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. If awarded, the grant would fund the Promising Youth Summer Opportunity (PYSO) expanded outdoor activities, food, and outdoor equipment and supplies. Activities would focus on mentoring youth ages 12-18, encouraging them to build skills, confidence, and healthy relationships. The grant project period is 18 months.

2027-2028 U.S. Housing and Urban Development General Community Development Needs Annual Public Hearing

The Council will accept public comment for the 2027-2028 U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) General Community Development Needs. Each year Salt Lake City receives several million dollars in grants from HUD for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) programs. HUD requires an annual public hearing for the City to hear about community development needs from the public. This feedback helps prioritize the distribution of grant funds among many competing community needs.

Ordinance: Community Correctional Facilities and Jails Text Amendment

The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to correctional facilities and jails. The proposal would remove community correctional facilities and jails from the Land Use Tables as a conditional use, making these uses prohibited. The amendment does not affect properties owned by the State of Utah or the Federal Government, which are exempt from local zoning regulations.

Ordinance: Ballpark Zoning Map and Text Amendment

The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of multiple properties related to the former Ballpark property. During the July 14 work session, the Council conducted a straw poll to show support for rezoning all parcels proposed for MU-11 (Mixed-Use 11) to MU-8 (Mixed-Use 8). The revised proposal would amend the zoning as follows: - 55 West Paxton Avenue, 77 West 1300 South, 1355 and 1357 South West Temple, and 1356 South Main Street from PL (Public Lands) to MU-8 (Mixed-Use 8). - 1381 South West Temple from PL (Public Lands) and RMF-35 (Moderate Density Residential Multi-Family) to MU-8 (Mixed-Use 8) and MU-5 (Mixed-Use 5). - 1395 and 1397 South West Temple from RMF-35 (Moderate Density Residential Multi-Family) to MU-5 (Mixed-Use 5). The proposal includes a text amendment that would remove Ballpark-specific sign requirements. The proposal would establish zoning regulations that align with the Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan, which was adopted by the Community Reinvestment Agency Board in December 2025. During the October 13 work session, the Council supported additional revisions to the ordinance, such as the inclusion of the Ballpark NEXT open space definition, expectations for open space, and acknowledgment of existing City policy and code regarding trees. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 5. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-01089. For more information visit tinyurl.com/BallparkRezone.

Resolution: Designating the Sugar House Special Assessment Area

The Council will consider adopting a resolution to designate the Sugar House Business District 2027 (SHBD-27) and establish a Special Assessment Area (SAA) in the core commercial area of Sugar House. The proposal would also authorize City officials to proceed with the implementation of the economic promotion activities as described in the Notice of Intention and Related Matters. On October 14, the Sugar House Chamber & Community Alliance retracted its request to establish the SAA. For more information visit link.slc.gov/D7SugarHouseSAA.

Resolution: Appointing the Board of Equalization for the Sugar House Special Assessment Area

The Council will consider adopting a resolution appointing a Board of Equalization (BOE) for the Sugar House Special Assessment Area (SAA). The resolution would also set the dates for the BOE to hear and consider objections and corrections to any proposed assessments, authorizing the City Recorder to publish and mail a Notice of Assessment and Board of Equalization hearings, and related matters. On October 14, the Sugar House Chamber & Community Alliance retracted its request to establish the SAA. For more information visit link.slc.gov/D7SugarHouseSAA.

Legislative Action: Requesting Review of Risk Management Policies

The Council will consider adopting a Legislative Action requesting the Administration to evaluate the current levels of coverage administered by Risk Management and assess whether those levels should be updated to reflect current costs and economic conditions. The