Subscribe Past Issues RSS Translate Keeping you involved, informed, and engaged in city business. View this email in your browser Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Highlights of Council Agenda Items District One Vacancy Council Members selected Victoria Petro-Eschler to fill the District One seat vacated by James Rogers in October 2021. Petro-Eschler was sworn into office immediately following the established interview and selection process for filling a vacancy. She will serve the remainder of Rogers' term ending January 3, 2022. Read the press release here. American Rescue Plan Act Funding Proposal The Council received a presentation from the Mayor on proposed uses for federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding with the goal of balancing City needs to recover from the pandemic with longer-term investments toward transformative programs throughout the City. The Mayor focused on funding for a new program still in development that would provide high-quality, early childcare combined with workforce training to strengthen lower-income working families. A second major proposed use of funding is the Park Ranger program – a public safety support service in City parks. The ARPA proposal would also allocate $4 million toward community grants, to fund non-profit support and business assistance, similar to CARES grant funds; a westside community land initiative to help with homeownership and equity building on the west side; a rapid intervention team which would continue the Community Commitment program responding with resources to homeless encampments; and city revenue and salary restoration. Next steps will include more discussion on the details of the proposal, including the continuation of programs after ARPA funding expires. Action will happen at future meetings as more information is available and budgets are proposed for adjustment. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Amendment No. 4 The Council reviewed several of the funding requests that make up the budget amendment, most notably additional vehicles for a new “alternative emergency response model” that would allow social workers to partner with paramedics on emergency calls for service, which was identified during earlier budget discussions as a priority. (The Council straw-polled support so that this item could move ahead more quickly.) Other budget amendment funding requests include cyber security insurance coverage, continuation and expansion of the lawnmower exchange program, a new business marketing assessment in Sugar House, and a grant application for improved water conservation measures at Rose Park Golf Course. A hearing is set for Tuesday, November 16 at 7 p.m. and the Council will take action at a later date. Digital Donation Program The Council approved a new test program for donating some City computers to benefit disadvantaged communities. Council Chair Amy Fowler voiced the excitement about implementing this type of program to address digital divide issues. University Ivory House Zoning Map Amendment The Council held a public hearing for a proposed student housing development at 1780 East South Campus Drive near the University of Utah, known as the University Ivory House. Developers and University representatives spoke at the hearing to emphasize the need for additional affordable student housing and providing scholarships for students in need. Informational Updates from the Administration The Council also received updates from the Mayor’s staff on COVID rates and homelessness, as well as a proposed financing tool for trash collection vehicles. On the Council’s action agenda, they approved: starting the process for the annexation of property at approximately Rose Park Lane and 2350 North, known as Hunter Stables, two appointments to the Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry and Trails Advisory Board, vacating a portion of the street near 538 East 14th Avenue, eliminating the special exception process from the zoning ordinance to simplify certain regulations and process requirements. The Council held public hearings on technology-related land use amendments, set the date for two public hearings on November 16 at 7 p.m. for budget amendments in the Local Building Authority budget and General City funds budget. Agendas, Supporting Documents & Meeting Videos Next Meeting Tuesday, November 16, 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 The Council and Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Board meetings continue to be held remotely, but Council Members and staff are monitoring health and safety indicators to determine when to resume hybrid 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.