Subscribe Past Issues RSS Translate Keeping you involved, informed, and engaged in city business. View this email in your browser Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Highlights of Council Agenda Items Temporary Overflow Shelter Zoning Regulations The Council discussed and later adopted a temporary zoning regulation to allow a temporary overflow winter shelter at approximately 1659 West North Temple. Discussion centered around how to balance the urgency of providing shelter for people in the cold and how to mitigate the negative impacts to this Westside neighborhood. Council Members had detailed discussions about the security plan, the need for additional funding sources to cover the cost of operating the temporary shelter location, impacts to neighboring businesses, and availability of medical care for onsite residents. The discussion led to some conditions that were included in the Council's motion. Part of the Council's discussion identified the need for others in the County and State to provide more support for winter emergency needs. Council Member Victoria Petro-Eschler, whose district will house the temporary shelter, voted against the ordinance as did Council Member Ana Valdemoros. Petro-Eschler stated, "I in no way make light of the crisis, nor do I absolve myself of the responsibility to work toward permanent and sustainable solutions. But, winter comes on a predictable schedule each year. To ask the City to shoulder this burden once is an emergency. To have been asked now several times, with the Westside targeted significantly, is a pattern. This pattern should disqualify this type of ask on an emergency basis. Instead, it's a seasonal request." Petro-Eschler referenced the necessity of the winter shelter for people seeking refuge, but identified numerous concerns about the location, characterizing the community as carrying an undue sense of stress. Council Members each voiced the weight of this decision and cited the grave concern for people to be unsheltered in winter as the overriding reason to support the winter shelter location. The temporary land use regulation passed 5 to 2. To sum up the Council's decision, Council Chair Amy Fowler shared, "One of the things that I hope our residents know is that this decision is not taken lightly. Two things that make it ok is that we have placed conditions on this and tried in the best ways possible, to balance the needs and safety of the surrounding community with the needs and safety of our unsheltered communities." Each Council Member expressed concern about the centralization of homeless services in Salt Lake City, rather than distributing services throughout Salt Lake County and the State of Utah. The Council also approved a request of the City administration to prepare recommendations relating to limiting further winter overflow services in Salt Lake City until other areas of the County and State provide a similar level of service. The Council is allowed by state law to enact legislation to address urgent situations without following the typical public hearing process. This legislation will only be in effect for six months. Board Of Canvassers - 2021 SLC Municipal General Election Results The Council, acting as the Board of Canvassers, adopted a resolution accepting, approving, and certifying the 2021 Municipal General Election results. The election results were declared as follows: District 1 Victoria Petro-Eschler, District 2 Alejandro “Ale” Puy, District 3 Chris Wharton, District 5 Darin Mano, and District 7 Amy Fowler. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Amendment No. 4 The Council heard public comment on this amendment and reviewed several funding requests, which includes: creating a new Community Health Access Team (CHAT) program, creating a new park ranger pilot program, several items to spend American Rescue Plan Act or ARPA funds including a new Westside perpetual housing fund, a one-time community grant for non-profits and businesses; and creating additional funding for the Community Commitment Program. Te hearing and adopted some items of the budget amendment. View motion sheet. Other items will be considered at a future Council meeting. University Ivory House Zoning Map Amendment The Council approved an ordinance that would amend the zoning map for property located at 1780 East South Campus Drive to Residential/Mixed Use. The amendment was requested to accommodate a student housing development. The specific design includes a multi-building development with approximately 536 student housing units and will be linked to the Clark and Christine Ivory foundation’s scholarship efforts at the University. On the Council’s agenda, the Council: Adopted two joint ceremonial resolutions with Mayor Mendenhall, one declaring November 20th as Transgender Day of Remembrance in Salt Lake City and a second resolution recognizing December 1st as World AIDS Day. Designated a new Business Improvement Assessment Area in Sugar House. Received an update from the Mayor’s Chief Equity Officer about more focus on the City’s language access & diversity efforts, and introduced the City’s new ADA Coordinator. Discussed setting water use limits for certain businesses with commercial and industrial land uses, in order to reach water conservation goals. Listened to public comment regarding a proposed rezone at 1945 South 1300 East, which received some comments in opposition to the proposal. Held a briefing on a few land use requests, including allowing commercial uses on building rooftops taller than two stories and a rezone on the 700 East block of Bueno Avenue for medium-high density residential. Also approved: technology-related land use amendments, the appointment of Angela Dean to the Art Design Advisory Board, Local Building Authority Budget Amendment No.1. The amendment includes the bond debt services for the Glendale and Marmalade Libraries, and a new vehicle lease program for trash collection trucks. The Council also rescheduled briefings on: The rezone at Redwood Road & Indiana Avenue; alley vacation at the 1200 block of Kensington and Bryan Avenues; and the alley vacation request for Columbus Street. These briefings will be held on December 7th, before the scheduled public hearings are held that night. An informational briefing about the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute study on A Blueprint for Growing Salt Lake City’s Health Care Innovation Economy. This will likely be held in early January. A new proposed bond for various community projects, which would be paid for with other bonds that have recently expired. Agendas, Supporting Documents & Meeting Videos Next Meeting Tuesday, December 7, 2021 The Council’s work session begins at 2 p.m. and ends at approximately 6:30 p.m. The formal meeting begins at 7 p.m. and ends upon conclusion of items listed on the agenda. *Please confirm the meeting schedule and start times on the Council's website 24 hours in advance of the meeting. 2021 Meeting Schedule Learn How to Participate in Meetings Questions? Contact Us 801-535-7600 ccCommunicationsGroup@slcgov.com Forward to a friend! Copyright © 2021 Salt Lake City Council, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.