Salt Lake City, UT

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council holds a work session to interview three residents for appointed boards: John Milliken and Clarence Verhoef for the Public Utilities Advisory Board, and Landon Kraczek for the Planning Commission. The Council will also receive an informational update from the Administration on city projects and may vote to enter a closed meeting for legally permitted purposes. The work session is a discussion; a separate formal meeting follows at 7:00 pm.

• Interview of John Milliken (District 3) for Public Utilities Advisory Board, term ending January 20, 2031
• Interview of Clarence Verhoef (Salt Lake County) for Public Utilities Advisory Board, term ending January 20, 2031
• Interview of Landon Kraczek (District 2) for Planning Commission, term ending October 6, 2030
• Administration update on homelessness services, wildfire mitigation, public engagement, and department staffing
• Possible motion to enter closed meeting under Utah Code §52-4-205 for personnel, litigation, collective bargaining, real property, security, or criminal investigation matters

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council holds a formal meeting on October 6, 2026 with seven public hearings, including a proposal to remove community correctional facilities and jails from the land use tables, making them prohibited uses. The Council will also take public comment on a liquor proximity waiver for Taste of Thai, several rezoning requests, and a first-increase-since-1999 utility impact fee. A budget amendment with $11.5 million in grant funding for Fleet Block and 9 Line improvements is among the potential action items.

• Ordinance to remove community correctional facilities and jails from land use tables, making them prohibited (does not affect state or federal properties)
• Liquor proximity waiver for Taste of Thai at 2130 South Highland Drive, across from Sprague Library in District 7
• Rezoning of 237 and 239 South 1000 East (10th East Senior Center and Victory Park) from SR-3 and R-2 to PL, Petition PLNPCM2026-00091
• Rezoning of 140 North B Street (Ellerbeck Mansion) and 272 East 3rd Avenue from RMF-35 to MU-2; Planning Commission gave positive recommendation for Ellerbeck and negative for the single-family home
• Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY 2026-27 including $11.5 million in grants for Fleet Block and 9 Line, $1 million for a pump track and skate park at Glendale Park, and a $700,000 transfer for the Old Library Building Project

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances, including a zoning change for light industrial use, a budget amendment, and new utility impact fees. They will also take potential action on a liquor proximity waiver, an alley vacation, and a zoning change for townhomes. The meeting includes public comment periods and consent items to set future hearing dates.

• Budget Amendment No.1 for FY 2026-27: $11.5M for Fleet Block and 9 Line, $1M for Glendale Park pump track, $700K for Old Library Building
• Public Utilities Impact Fee Facilities Plan: first utility impact fee increase since 1999
• Zoning map amendment at 2025/2075 W 2670 N and 2620 N 2200 W from AG-2 to M1-A (light industrial)
• Zoning map amendment at 1990/2002 S 500 E from R-1/5000 to RMF-35 for 22 townhomes
• Resolution to waive proximity for Silverside Deli liquor permit at 2122 S Highland Dr

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to discuss several informational briefings, including a follow-up on Budget Amendment No. 1 for the FY 2026-27 budget, which proposes $11.5 million in grant funding for Fleet Block and 9 Line improvements, $1 million for a pump track and skate park at Glendale Park, and a $700,000 transfer for the Old Library Building Project. The Council will also receive briefings on the Liberty Park Vision Plan, Parks Bond projects, North Temple beautification, the Youth and Family Division strategic plan, the 600 and 700 North transportation project, and housing programs. Additionally, the Council will interview candidates for a Justice Court judge and an Administrative Appeals Officer, and recognize a local business owner. The meeting is primarily informational, with no final votes scheduled except for potential appointments.

• Budget Amendment No. 1: $11.5M grant for Fleet Block and 9 Line, $1M for Glendale Park pump track/skate park, $700K for Old Library Building Project
• Liberty Park Vision Plan briefing based on Cultural Landscape Report
• Parks Bond projects update from Public Lands Department
• Interview of Nick Stiles for Salt Lake City Justice Court appointment
• Interview of Tracy Scott Cowdell for Administrative Appeals Officer appointment

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to discuss several zoning amendments, a liquor waiver, budget adjustments, and board appointments. Key items include a proposal to rezone the Ellerbeck Mansion and a nearby home to allow commercial use, a proposal to rezone city-owned property to match public use, and a budget amendment with over $13 million in funding. The council will also interview candidates for board appointments and may enter a closed meeting.

• Rezoning 140 N B St and 272 E 3rd Ave from RMF-35 to MU-2 to allow commercial use at Ellerbeck Mansion
• Rezoning 237 and 239 S 1000 E to Public Lands District for senior center and park
• Budget Amendment No.1: $11.5M for Fleet Block and 9 Line, $1M for Glendale Park pump track, $700K for Old Library Building
• Proposal to prohibit jails and correctional facilities as conditional uses
• Liquor waiver for Taste of Thai at 2130 S Highland Dr near Sprague Library

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances, including a zoning change to allow 22 townhomes in the Liberty Wells neighborhood, alley vacations, and three police grant applications. The Council will also vote on a water use text amendment, a building permit fee waiver for an affordable housing project, and administrative code changes. Several items are scheduled for future public hearings, including a budget amendment with $11.5 million for Fleet Block and 9 Line improvements.

• Zoning change at 1990 and 2002 S 500 East from R-1/5000 to RMF-35 for 22 townhomes
• Alley vacation near 750 S Main Street for hospital parking structure
• COPS Hiring Program grant for 12 officers (up to 75% salary/benefits)
• Building permit fee waiver for 66-unit affordable housing at 707 S 400 East
• Budget amendment with $11.5M for Fleet Block and 9 Line improvements

The Salt Lake City Council held a formal meeting on September 15, 2026, adopting several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included adopting Ordinance 48 to limit non-residential daily water use to 200,000 gallons, adopting Ordinance 49 to reorganize city departments, and adopting Resolution 18 to waive building permit fees for an affordable housing project. The council also approved the consent agenda, which set public hearing dates for budget amendments and other items, and heard public comments on police grant applications and a zoning change, referring those items to future meetings.

• Adopted Ordinance 48 (Maximum Daily Water Use) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 49 (Administrative Organization for Public Services) (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 18 (Fee Waiver for Ivory Innovations affordable housing) (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda setting hearing dates for budget amendment, liquor waiver, conservation easement, and board appointments (7-0)
• Closed public hearing and referred three police grant applications to future consent agenda (7-0)
• Continued public hearing on zoning change at 1990/2002 S 500 E to future date (7-0)
• Closed public hearing and deferred action on alley vacation near 2553 S Chadwick St (7-0)
• Closed public hearing and deferred action on alley vacation at 750 S Main St (7-0)

Council Limited Formal Meeting

The Council will consider a resolution to extend a deadline for a zoning amendment at 247 North 800 West. They will also set dates for public comment regarding new water, sewer, and stormwater impact fees.

• Zoning Map Amendment at 247 North 800 West to extend conditions by one year
• Ordinance to adopt Public Utilities Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Analysis
• Proposed increase to utility impact fees for the first time since 1999
• Setting public comment dates for October 6, 2026, regarding utility fees

The Salt Lake City Council voted 6-0 to adopt Resolution 17 of 2026, extending the time period for satisfying conditions in Ordinance 56 of 2025 by one year to September 9, 2027, for the property at 247 North 800 West. The council also approved the consent agenda, setting public hearing dates for a proposed utility impact fee increase. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 17 of 2026 extending zoning condition deadline to Sept 9, 2027 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda setting Sept 22 and Oct 6, 2026 public hearings for utility impact fee ordinance

Council Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to receive briefings on several major projects. Topics include a proposal to sell 900 acres of surplus airport wetland property and an update on the Expanding Housing Options zoning amendment.

• Resolution to extend conditions for rezoning 247 North 800 West to September 9, 2027
• Proposal to sell ~900 acres of surplus airport wetland property to the Utah DNR
• Briefing on maintaining free electric vehicle charging station fees at the airport
• Update on the Expanding Housing Options zoning text amendment

This was a work session, so most items were briefings with no binding decisions. The Council held a straw poll in which all members present supported sending a mailer to all addresses in the affected zoning districts after the Planning Commission recommendation, plus funding for digital or targeted advertising. Briefings covered a one-year extension of conditions for a zoning map amendment at approximately 247 North 800 West Extension, a proposal to sell about 900 acres of surplus wetland property to the Utah Department of Natural Resources with a conservation easement to Utah Open Lands, Airport electric vehicle charging fees, and the Expanding Housing Options zoning text amendment. The Council also voted 6-0 to recess into a limited formal meeting and then a closed meeting for attorney-client matters, and 6-0 to exit; the closed meeting ran from 6:05 p.m. to 6:48 p.m. Council Member Jennifer Napier-Pearce was absent. These minutes are marked pending and not approved.

• Straw poll: all members present supported a mailer to all addresses in affected zoning districts after the Planning Commission recommendation, plus funding for digital or targeted advertising
• Moved to recess from Work Session, enter a limited formal meeting, then a closed meeting for attorney-client matters — passed 6-0 (Napier-Pearce absent)
• Moved to exit the closed meeting — passed 6-0 (Napier-Pearce absent)
• Zoning map amendment extension at approximately 247 North 800 West Extension: briefed only; Council Member Puy said the extension request would go to a Limited Formal meeting for consideration
• Wetland mitigation public benefits analysis and disposition of ~900-acre surplus parcel: briefed only; public hearing set for October 6, 2026 at 7 p.m., tentative Council action October 20, 2026
• Public-facing EV charging station fees: briefed only; Airports recommends maintaining free EV charging at the Airport
• Expanding Housing Options zoning text amendment: briefed only; no tentative Council action listed
• Informational update from the Administration: moved to a future Council meeting

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will consider adopting the Northwest Community Plan, a 15-year guide for development in five neighborhoods, and ordinances for the six-year Capital Asset Plan and Capital Improvement Program funding. The council will also set public hearing dates for several zoning changes and alley vacations, and consider board appointments.

• Adoption of Northwest Community Plan for Rose Park, Fairpark, Jordan Meadows, Poplar Grove, Westpointe
• Ordinance approving six-year Capital Asset Plan for General Fund
• Resolution for Capital Improvement Program project funding allocations
• Set hearing for rezoning 2025/2075 W 2670 N and 2620 N 2200 W to light industrial (negative Planning Commission recommendation)
• Set hearing for rezoning 1990/2002 S 500 E to allow 22 townhomes

The Salt Lake City Council approved Ordinance 47 of 2026 adopting the six-year Capital Asset Plan for the General Fund and Resolution 16 of 2026 adopting Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Program project-specific allocations, both by 6-0 votes. The Council also approved the consent agenda, which set public hearing dates for several zoning and alley vacation items and approved board appointments/reappointments. The Northwest Community Plan was moved to a future meeting. Minutes from the August 11 Truth-in-Taxation meeting were approved.

• Approved Ordinance 47 of 2026 adopting six-year Capital Asset Plan (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 16 of 2026 adopting FY2027 CIP allocations (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda setting hearing dates for zoning/alley items and board appointments (6-0)
• Approved Truth-in-Taxation meeting minutes of August 11, 2026 (6-0)
• Moved Northwest Community Plan to future meeting

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to discuss several land-use proposals, including rezoning agricultural land for light industrial use, rezoning a Liberty Wells site for 22 townhomes, and vacating two City-owned alleys. They will also review a fee waiver for a 66-unit affordable housing project and a code amendment for department changes. The council will interview a Planning Commission appointee and may enter a closed meeting.

• Rezone 2025/2075 W 2670 N and 2620 N 2200 W from AG-2 to M1-A (negative Planning Commission recommendation)
• Rezone 1990/2002 S 500 E to RMF-35 for 22 townhomes (Liberty Wells)
• Vacate alley near 750 S Main St for hospital parking structure
• Vacate alleys near 2553 S Chadwick St for adjacent property owners
• Fee waiver for 66-unit housing project at 707 S 400 E (75% affordable)

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session with briefings on several items but took no final votes. They discussed a rezoning for light industrial use, a townhome development, two alley vacations, a building fee waiver for affordable housing, and organizational code changes. A straw poll showed unanimous support for prohibiting data centers on the industrial rezoning site. The meeting was procedural, with public hearings and final actions scheduled for September and October.

• Straw poll: all present members favored prohibiting data centers on 2025/2075 W 2670 N and 2620 N 2200 W rezoning (Dugan absent)
• Set public hearing for Sept 22, 2026 on AG-2 to M1-A rezoning at 2025/2075 W 2670 N and 2620 N 2200 W
• Set public hearing for Sept 15, 2026 on R-1/5000 to RMF-35 rezoning at 1990/2002 S 500 E
• Set public hearing for Sept 15, 2026 on alley vacation at 750 S Main St
• Set public hearing for Sept 15, 2026 on alley vacation near 2553 S Chadwick St
• Set tentative action for Sept 15, 2026 on building fee waiver for Ivory Innovations at 707 S 400 E
• Set tentative action for Sept 15, 2026 on administrative organization text amendment for Public Services
• Ben Raskin interview for Planning Commission; appointment placed on consent agenda

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold public hearings on five items: designating a Special Assessment Area in Sugar House, a liquor proximity waiver for Silverside Deli, a water use ordinance, the Northwest Community Plan, and a Ballpark zoning amendment. It will also consider action on a liquor waiver for Via Veneto Pizzarium, a mobile business ordinance, and a library tax increment agreement, plus several board appointments.

• Sugar House Special Assessment Area (SHBD-27) with secondary assessment for lighting and signage
• Waiver of proximity for Silverside Deli at 2122 South Highland Drive
• Ordinance limiting non-residential daily water use to 200,000 gallons, with exemptions for agriculture, schools, social services, worship, hospitals
• Northwest Community Plan for Rose Park, Fairpark, Jordan Meadows, Poplar Grove, Westpointe
• Ballpark rezoning: multiple parcels to MU-8 and MU-5, removing Ballpark-specific sign requirements

The Salt Lake City Council adopted an ordinance to align local mobile business regulations with state law and approved an interlocal agreement regarding library tax increment allocations. Public hearings were held for several items, including the Sugar House Special Assessment Area, the Northwest Community Plan, and Ballpark zoning amendments, with final action on these items deferred to future meetings.

• Approved Ordinance 46 of 2026 regarding mobile business regulations (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 15 of 2026 regarding library tax increment (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 14 of 2026 for Via Veneto Pizzarium proximity waiver (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from multiple 2026 dates (7-0)
• Appointed Regan Hale to the PNUT Advisory Board (7-0)
• Appointed Liz Joerger to the City and County Building Conservancy (7-0)
• Appointed Avery McAffee and Nicholas Pensari to the Racial Equity in Policing Commission (7-0)
• Deferred action on Sugar House SAA, Northwest Community Plan, and Ballpark rezone (7-0)

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency board will consider a budget amendment moving $6.5 million to mayoral initiatives, approve a $1 million disaster-relief loan for a fire-damaged building, and take a straw poll on $450,000 for demolition at the Peacock Blocks. They will also vote on amendments to a library tax-increment agreement, a 1995 supportive-housing loan, and the 2021 Art Policy. A closed meeting is tentatively planned for legal, property, or personnel discussions.

• $6.5M budget amendment for Main Street Revitalization, Civic Center, 500 West Improvements
• $1,000,000 Disaster Relief Loan Program loan to 323 LLC at 323 South Main Street for fire reconstruction
• $450,000 straw poll for site prep and demolition at Peacock Blocks, 400 South and 900 West
• Amendment to interlocal agreement with Salt Lake City Library on tax increment allocations
• Extension of $150,000 Sedona Apartments (Pendleton House) loan by five years

The CRA Board approved a $6.5 million budget amendment reallocating funds to mayoral initiatives including Main Street revitalization, Civic Center, and 500 West improvements. They also approved a $1 million disaster relief loan for 323 LLC, a $450,000 straw poll for demolition at Peacock Blocks, and several other resolutions. All votes were unanimous with no public comments.

• Adopted Resolution 15 of 2026 approving $6.5M budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved minutes from six prior meetings (5-0)
• Straw poll supported $450,000 for Peacock Blocks demolition (all present in favor)
• Adopted Resolution 16 of 2026 approving $1M disaster relief loan to 323 LLC (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 17 of 2026 amending interlocal agreement to exclude library tax increment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 18 of 2026 extending Sedona Apartments loan by five years (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 19 of 2026 approving Art Policy Amendment (5-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will receive briefings on proposed updates to utility impact fees for new construction, a follow-up on the Capital Improvement Program, and several board appointments. The council will also receive a written briefing on a resolution amending the interlocal agreement with the Salt Lake City Library regarding tax increment allocations. The meeting includes standing items and a possible closed session.

• Briefing on proposed utility impact fee increases for water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure
• Follow-up briefing on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY27
• Interviews for appointments to the Racial Equity in Policing Commission (3 candidates), PNUT Advisory Board, and City and County Building Conservancy and Use Committee
• Written briefing on resolution to amend interlocal agreement with Salt Lake City Library on tax increment allocations
• Possible motion to enter closed meeting

The Council received briefings on utility impact fee updates and Capital Improvement Program items, holding straw polls but taking no formal votes. All members favored a sewer fee structure based on meter size and a phased fee increase reaching full amounts by July 2028. They also supported funding a crosswalk at Mead Avenue and West Temple, but split on pausing or fully funding a park restroom project. Board appointments were interviewed and slated for the consent agenda.

• Straw poll: Support for sewer impact fee Option 1 (meter-size based) - all present in favor
• Straw poll: Support for phased impact fee implementation (70% from Jan 2027 to Jun 2028, full from Jul 2028) - all present in favor
• Straw poll: Fund crosswalk with flashing beacons at Mead Ave & West Temple using Item #9 funding - all present in favor
• Straw poll: Pause Item #31 (park restroom) funding - 5 in favor, 2 opposed
• Straw poll: Fully fund Item #31 ($568,000) - 4 in favor, 3 opposed
• Interviews held for Racial Equity in Policing Commission and Building Conservancy appointments; names placed on consent agenda

Limited Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the final property tax levy and the FY 2026-27 city budget, including a property tax increase. These are the only substantive items on the agenda; all other sections are marked as none.

• Truth-in-Taxation hearing on final tax levy for all city funds, including Library Fund, FY 2026-27
• Final FY 2026-27 budget adoption with property tax increase exceeding certified tax rate
• Release of revenue from tax rate increase from restricted fund

The Council held a Truth-in-Taxation hearing, heard public comment, and voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance 44 of 2026, setting the final property tax levy for all City funds including the Library Fund. It also voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance 45 of 2026, approving the final FY 2026-27 budget, which includes a property tax increase and releases revenue from the restricted fund. The minutes are pending approval.

• Adopted Ordinance 44 of 2026, approving the final property tax levy for all City funds, including the Library Fund, for FY 2026-27 (7-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 45 of 2026, approving the final FY 2026-27 City budget, including the property tax increase and release of restricted funds (7-0).
• Closed the public hearing for the tax levy and budget after hearing public comments.

Council Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold briefings on several proposed code amendments and community development plans. Discussions include water consumption limits for non-residential uses and a regulatory framework for police license plate readers. The body will also review the Northwest Community Plan and a liquor proximity waiver.

• Liquor proximity waiver for Silverside Deli at 2122 South Highland Drive
• Proposed 200,000 gallon per day maximum water consumption for non-residential land uses
• Proposed regulatory framework for Police Department Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems
• Northwest Community Plan for Rose Park, Fairpark, Jordan Meadows, Poplar Grove, and Westpointe
• Appointment interview for Tyler Thunell to the PNUT Board

This was a work session with no formal votes. The Council received briefings on a liquor proximity waiver for Silverside Deli, a permanent water-use ordinance, an ALPR ordinance, the Northwest and Central Community Plans, an affordable housing incentives report, and the Capital Improvement Program. Public hearings were scheduled for August 18, 2026, on several items. No decisions were made.

• Scheduled public hearing for Silverside Deli proximity waiver (Aug 18, 2026)
• Scheduled public hearing for maximum daily water use ordinance (Aug 18, 2026)
• Scheduled public hearing for Northwest Community Plan (Aug 18, 2026)
• No action taken on ALPR ordinance; briefing only
• No action taken on Central Community Plan; briefing only
• No action taken on Affordable Housing Incentives report; briefing only
• No action taken on Capital Improvement Program; follow-up requested
• Interviewed Tyler Thunell for PNUT Board; name to be on consent agenda

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will approve minutes from prior meetings and accept public comment on a My Brother’s Keeper grant application. Council members will consider adopting an ordinance for the six-year Capital Asset Plan and a resolution for the Capital Improvement Program. Several future public hearings will be scheduled, including a Ballpark zoning amendment, a water‑use text amendment, and a Northwest Community Plan adoption.

• Ordinance: Six-Year Capital Asset Plan for the General Fund
• Resolution: Capital Improvement Program project funding allocations
• Ordinance: Alley Vacation at approximately 567 East Warnock Avenue
• Ordinance: Ballpark Zoning Map and Text Amendment (public hearing set for Aug 18, 2026)
• Resolution: Waiver of Proximity for Silverside Deli at 2122 South Highland Drive (public hearing set for Aug 18, 2026)

The Salt Lake City Council approved an ordinance to vacate a City-owned alley near 567 East Warnock Avenue, dividing it between neighboring property owners. The council also closed public hearings for a grant application, the Six-Year Capital Asset Plan, and the Capital Improvement Program, deferring action on the latter two to future meetings. Consent agenda items were approved, setting public hearing dates for the Ballpark zoning amendment, a liquor proximity waiver for Silverside Deli, a water use text amendment, and the Northwest Community Plan, as well as appointing Tyler Thunell to the PNUT Advisory Board.

• Approved alley vacation ordinance at 567 East Warnock Avenue (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for My Brother's Keeper grant application, referred to consent agenda (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for Six-Year Capital Asset Plan, deferred action (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for Capital Improvement Program, deferred action (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda setting hearing dates for Ballpark rezone, Silverside Deli waiver, water use amendment, Northwest Community Plan, and PNUT board appointment (6-0)

Council Formal Meeting

The Council is considering several ordinances including a mobile business code amendment and an indefinite alleyway closure in Jefferson Park. They are also setting dates for public comment regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-27 final city budget and tax levy rates.

• Grant application for Jordan River Trail rest stop stations
• Grant application for Red Pine Dam engineering and design upgrades
• Ordinance for indefinite alleyway closure in Jefferson Park
• Ordinance to vacate an alley near 567 East Warnock Avenue
• Ordinance amending mobile business regulations on private property

The Council adopted Ordinance 42 of 2026, setting the final property tax levy for FY 2026-27 at a rate of 0.003482 per dollar of taxable valuation, generating $181.6 million in total revenue across all funds. They also adopted Ordinance 41 of 2026, indefinitely closing a portion of an alleyway in Jefferson Park to consolidate parcels for park improvements. Several other items were deferred to future meetings, including a mobile business text amendment and a liquor proximity waiver for Via Veneto Pizzarium.

• Adopted Ordinance 42 of 2026 setting FY 2026-27 property tax levy at 0.003482 per dollar (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 41 of 2026 closing alleyway in Jefferson Park for park improvements (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and referred Jordan River Trail and Red Pine Dam grant applications to future consent agenda (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and deferred action on alley vacation at 567 East Warnock Avenue (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and deferred action on mobile business text amendment (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and deferred action on liquor proximity waiver for Via Veneto Pizzarium (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 16 board appointments and reappointments (5-0)
• Set August 11, 2026 for public hearing on final FY 2026-27 budget adoption and truth-in-taxation hearing (5-0)

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Board will consider a tax increment reimbursement agreement for the Silo Park Development at 455 West 500 South. Additionally, members will review a $2,000,000 disaster relief loan for property reconstruction and a budget amendment to reallocate $6.5 million toward mayoral initiatives.

• Tax increment reimbursement agreement for Silo Park Development at 455 West 500 South
• $2,000,000 Disaster Relief Loan for Chenzo, LLC at 319-321 South Main Street
• Budget amendment allocating $6.5 million to mayoral initiatives including Main Street Revitalization, Civic Center, and 500 West Improvements

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency Board approved meeting minutes, a tax increment reimbursement agreement for the Silo Park Development, and a $2,000,000 disaster relief loan for Chenzo LLC to reconstruct a fire-damaged property at 319-321 South Main Street. The Board also set an August 18, 2026 public hearing date for a proposed $6.5 million FY 2026-27 budget amendment allocating funds to mayoral initiatives.

• Approved meeting minutes of March 10, April 14, April 21, and May 12, 2026 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 13 of 2026 approving Silo Park Development Tax Increment Reimbursement Agreement (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 14 of 2026 approving a $2,000,000 Disaster Relief Loan for Chenzo LLC (7-0)
• Set August 18, 2026 at 2 p.m. for a public hearing on FY 2026-27 CRA Budget Amendment No. 1 (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to receive briefings on several city initiatives, including an update to the Climate Forward SLC Plan, the Capital Asset Plan, and the Capital Improvement Program. A primary focus is a proposed zoning amendment for multiple properties around the former Ballpark site, which would shift districts to MU-11 and MU-5 to align with the Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan. The council will also review a follow-up on short-term rental license rules and interview candidates for two advisory boards. No final votes are scheduled for this work session.

• Zoning amendment for properties at 55 West Paxton Avenue, 77 West 1300 South, and multiple South West Temple and South Main Street addresses from PL/RMF-35 to MU-11/MU-5.
• Briefing on the Climate Forward SLC Plan Existing Conditions Report, with formal adoption targeted for late 2026 or early 2027.
• Follow-up discussion on the ordinance governing short-term rental business licenses under Chapter 5.13 of the Salt Lake City Code.
• Briefings on the Capital Asset Plan for the General Fund and the City's Capital Improvement Program for buildings, parks, and streets.
• Interviews for six candidates for the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board and five for the Fire Code Board of Appeals.

The Council held a work session with no formal votes. Members unanimously favored rezoning Ballpark parcels from MU-11 to MU-8 and keeping the short-term rental ordinance in effect while amendments are developed. They also received updates on homelessness, climate planning, and capital projects.

• Straw poll: All present favored MU-8 instead of MU-11 for Ballpark parcels
• Straw poll: All present favored keeping short-term rental ordinance in effect
• Interviews held for advisory board appointments; names added to consent agenda

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive follow-up briefings on unresolved issues for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and a proposed property tax impact schedule. They will also consider a resolution to waive proximity rules for a liquor permit at Via Veneto Pizzarium (511 East 900 South) and an ordinance to create short-term rental business licenses. A tentative closed meeting is listed for possible discussions on litigation, property, or personnel.

• Resolution to waive liquor proximity for Via Veneto Pizzarium at 511 East 900 South, across from Liberty Park
• Ordinance enacting Chapter 5.13 for short-term rental business licenses
• Follow-up briefing on unresolved FY 2026-27 budget issues
• Proposed property tax impact schedule for FY 2026-27 (tentative)
• Possible closed meeting for litigation, collective bargaining, or real estate

The Council held a work session with no formal votes, discussing a liquor proximity waiver for Via Veneto Pizzarium, a proposed short-term rental licensing ordinance, and unresolved FY2026-27 budget items. Straw polls showed support for several budget adjustments, including a one-time Council Office budget cut and restoring funding for seasonal Public Lands employees, but no final decisions were made.

• Straw poll: Support for one-time $34,121 reduction to Council Office operations budget (all in favor)
• Straw poll: Support for funding Police drone pilot for ~5 months instead of 10 (all in favor)
• Straw poll: Support for accepting ALPR subgrant to reduce Line Item #25 by $50k (all in favor, Petro opposed)
• Straw poll: Support for restoring Police leadership development program to Mayor's level (5-2, Carlsen and Napier-Pearce opposed)
• Straw poll: Support for restoring seasonal Public Lands employees funding at $311,600 (all in favor)
• Straw poll: Support for retaining Park Ranger staffing at Mayor's level (all in favor)
• Straw poll: Support for reducing IMS Innovation Program from $100k to $65k (all in favor, Young absent)
• Straw poll: Support for restoring Urban Trails allocation to $450,000 (all in favor, Young absent)

LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

The Council will decide on the interim budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, which includes a property tax increase, and adopt related ordinances for the tax levy, fee schedule, and employee compensation. Public hearings will be held on four grant applications: Safe Streets for All intersection improvements, an all-abilities playground at Civic Center, police positions near homeless shelters, and a justice reinvestment program. The Local Building Authority and Community Reinvestment Agency will also approve their FY2026-27 budgets.

• Interim budget with property tax rate adjustment exceeding certified tax rate for FY 2026-27
• Ordinance adopting rate of tax levy, including Library Fund levy
• Grant application for pedestrian safety improvements at 110 intersections (Safe Streets for All)
• Grant application for Civic Center All Abilities Destination Playground (Salt Lake County Recreation Bond)
• Grant application to fund 19 police positions near homeless shelters (Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Grant)

The Local Building Authority and Community Reinvestment Agency approved their final budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The City Council also adopted two ceremonial resolutions and referred four grant applications to a future consent agenda following a public hearing.

• Approved LBA Resolution 2 of 2026 adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Projects Fund budget (7-0)
• Adopted CRA Resolution 12 of 2026 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget (7-0)
• Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 7 of 2026 celebrating Immigration Heritage Month (7-0)
• Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 8 of 2026 supporting America250 Utah (7-0)
• Referred grant applications G-1 through G-4 to a future consent agenda (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

This is a scheduled work session briefing where the Salt Lake City Council will receive a follow-up briefing on unresolved issues related to the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. The Council will also discuss the proposed property tax impact schedule, which includes items funded through a property tax increase. No formal action or public comment period is scheduled; the meeting is for Council discussion and staff direction.

• Follow-up briefing on unresolved issues for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget
• Discussion of the proposed property tax impact schedule from the Mayor's Recommended Budget
• Review of items proposed for funding through a property tax increase
• Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
• Possible closed meeting under Utah Code for strategy sessions on litigation, property, or personnel

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on June 11, 2026, discussing unresolved issues in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. No formal votes or decisions were made. Council members reviewed potential cuts and adjustments to several programs including Hive Pass, Landscape Exchange, Drone Program, Police equipment, Park Rangers, and others. The council will continue budget deliberations after receiving updated revenue estimates.

• No decisions were made; council discussed budget options without voting

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The CRA Board will receive a briefing and consider adopting a resolution to approve a tax increment reimbursement agreement with Silos South BCG LPG Partners LLC for phases I‑V of the Silo Park Development at approximately 455 West 500 South in the Salt Lake Central Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone. The meeting also includes public comments on CRA business, reports from the Executive Director and the Chair and Vice Chair, and a motion to hold a closed meeting under Utah law.

• Resolution: Silo Park Development Tax Increment Reimbursement Request with Silos South BCG LPG Partners LLC (phases I‑V)
• Public comments on CRA business (written and two‑minute oral comments)
• Report of the Executive Director
• Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
• Motion to enter a closed meeting under Utah Code §52-4-205

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency board met June 9, 2026, but took no formal votes. The main agenda item was a briefing and discussion on a $51.5 million tax increment reimbursement request for the Silo Park development at 455 West 500 South. Directors raised concerns about sustainability policy waivers, workforce housing requirements, and decision-making timeline, but no motion or resolution was adopted. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• No formal votes or resolutions were adopted during the meeting.
• Discussed $51.5M tax increment reimbursement request for Silo Park development phases I-V (no action taken).
• Heard staff report on hiring of Senior Project Manager Mack Mcdonald.

Limited Council Formal Meeting

This is a Limited Formal Meeting with only one action item: a resolution to appoint a new member to the Salt Lake City Council for District 4, filling the vacancy until January 4, 2028. The council will also administer the Oath of Office. No public hearings, consent items, or other business are scheduled.

• Resolution appointing new council member for District 4 (term until January 4, 2028)

The Salt Lake City Council adopted Resolution 11 of 2026 to fill a vacancy in District Four. Jennifer Napier-Pierce was appointed to the position for a term ending January 3, 2028.

• Adopted Resolution 11 of 2026 appointing Jennifer Napier-Pierce to District Four (6-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, including the 911 department budget, unresolved budget issues, and legislative intents. They will also receive a briefing on a proposed addendum with UTA to implement frequent bus service on 200 South, 900 South, 2100 South, and 1000 North. Additionally, the Council will interview applicants for the vacant District Four seat and candidates for the Judicial Nominating Commission.

• Briefing on addendum No.10 to Interlocal Agreement with UTA for Frequent Service Network routes on 200 South, 900 South, 2100 South, and 1000 North
• Briefing and discussion of proposed FY 2026-27 911 Department budget (police and fire dispatch)
• Review of legislative intents and potential new ones for FY 2027 budget
• Discussion of property tax impact schedule and items proposed for funding through a property tax increase
• Interviews for Council District Four vacancy and Judicial Nominating Commission members (Kate Fairchild and David Quealy)

The Salt Lake City Council interviewed 20 applicants for the vacant District Four seat. Council members verbally cast votes for their preferred candidates, with Jennifer Napier-Pearce receiving votes from Wharton, Carlsen, and Dugan, and Scott Lyttle receiving votes from Young and Puy. The meeting concluded with the Council moving to a second round of voting.

• Council agreed to meet on June 11, 2026, to discuss potential budget reductions
• Council agreed to close FY24 Attorney Pay Parity item
• Council agreed to close FY23 Youth & Family Program Streamlining item
• Council agreed to keep FY27 Push Carts and Mobile Vendors item open
• Council agreed to close FY25 Policy Goals for Zero-Based Budgeting item
• Council agreed to close FY25 Consolidated Fee Schedules item B (business license fees)
• Council agreed to add FY27 Performance Benchmarks for UTA Ridersthip as a legislative intent
• Council agreed to add FY27 Citywide Communications as a legislative intent

Council Formal Meeting

The council will consider adopting Budget Amendment No.5 for FY2025-26, which includes funding for new police officers, replacement of aging patrol vehicles, and property tax pass-through to the library. They will also hold public hearings on a Jefferson Park alley closure to facilitate park improvements funded by a GO Bond, and consider a resolution to designate the Sugar House Special Assessment Area. Additional items include appointments to the Judicial Nominating Commission and setting public hearing dates for an alley vacation and a mobile business code amendment.

• Ordinance closing alleyways in Jefferson Park to consolidate parcels for park improvements funded by GO Bond and CIP
• Resolution of intention to designate Sugar House Business District 2027 special assessment area with secondary assessment for lighting and signage
• Appointment of Kate Fairchild and David Quealy to the Salt Lake City Judicial Nominating Commission
• Setting public hearing for alley vacation at 567 East Warnock Avenue adjacent to Interstate 80
• Setting public hearing for mobile business text amendment to comply with state law changes

The Salt Lake City Council approved a budget amendment for police staffing and vehicle replacement, appointed two members to the Judicial Nominating Commission, and adopted a resolution to designate a Sugar House special assessment area. The meeting also included a ceremonial Juneteenth resolution and continued public hearings on alleyway closures.

• Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 6 of 2026 recognizing Juneteenth (7-0)
• Continued public hearing on Jefferson Park alleyway closure (6-0)
• Adopted Budget Amendment No.5 for FY 2025-26 (6-0)
• Approved appointments of Kate Fairchild and David Quealy to Judicial Nominating Commission (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 12 of 2026 to designate Sugar House Special Assessment Area (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda setting July 14, 2026 for alley vacation and mobile business text amendment (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda setting July 21, 2026 for Capital Improvement Program (6-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will review several proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including the Office of the City Attorney and Sustainability Department. Discussion includes land use updates regarding artificial turf, mobile businesses, and an alley vacation near East Warnock Avenue. Additionally, the Council will conduct interviews for various board appointments.

• Amendment to Landscaping and Buffers Chapter regarding artificial turf
• Alley vacation proposal at approximately 567 East Warnock Avenue
• Mobile Business text amendment to align with state law
• Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget briefings for multiple city departments
• Interviews for Metropolitan Water District, Human Rights Commission, and Racial Equity in Policing Commission

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on June 2, 2026, receiving informational briefings on homelessness initiatives, proposed landscaping code amendments (including artificial turf regulations), an alley vacation, mobile business ordinance updates, Opportunity Zone program changes, and the City Attorney's FY 2026-27 budget. No formal votes or decisions were made; all items remain under consideration with public hearings scheduled for future dates.

LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

The Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2026-27 city budget, which includes a 12.5% property tax increase generating $13.5 million, and on related ordinances including fee schedule amendments, employee compensation, and labor agreements. Also up for public comment are three federal grant applications for airport taxiway reconstruction, police Real Time Crime Center expansion, and snowpack water supply forecasting. A budget amendment for FY2025-26 with new police officers and patrol vehicles, and a compensation adjustment for elected officers, will be considered.

• Proposed 12.5% property tax increase ($13.5M) for FY2026-27 city budget
• Grant application for Salt Lake City International Airport Taxiway F & G reconstruction
• Grant application for Police Department Real Time Crime Center expansion technology
• Budget Amendment No.5 for FY2025-26 funding new police officers and patrol vehicles
• Adoption of consolidated fee schedule amendments for FY2026-27

The Salt Lake City Council approved an FY25 budget amendment and closed public hearings on FY27 budget items, but deferred final action on the FY27 budget and officer compensation.

• Closed public hearing and adopted Ordinance 25 of 2026 (FY25 budget amendment) 6-0
• Closed public hearing and referred airport taxiway reconstruction grant to future consent agenda 6-0
• Closed public hearing and referred justice assistance grant to future consent agenda 6-0
• Closed public hearing and referred snow water supply forecasting grant to future consent agenda 6-0
• Deferred action on FY27 City Budget and Library Fund ordinances 6-0
• Deferred action on FY26-27 officer compensation ordinance 6-0
• LBA closed public hearing and referred FY26-27 budget to future date 6-0
• CRA closed public hearing and referred FY26-27 budget to future date 6-0

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive a briefing on a resolution to designate the Sugar House Business District 2027 as a Special Assessment Area, with a secondary assessment for specialty lighting and signage. Multiple work-session discussions will cover FY2026-27 budget items: Non-Departmental, Public Utilities (follow-up and utility bill review), Fleet Fund, unresolved issues, and the property tax impact schedule. The Council will also interview Rosemary Stum for appointment to the Historic Landmark Commission. This is a briefing meeting with no formal public comment.

• Briefing on Resolution of Intention to designate Sugar House Business District 2027 (SHBD-27) as a Special Assessment Area with a secondary assessment for lighting and signage
• Briefing on the Non-Departmental budget for FY2026-27 covering transfers and special revenue funds
• Follow-up briefing on Public Utilities budget, including utility bill demonstration
• Discussion of the proposed property tax impact schedule for FY2026-27, including items funded through a property tax increase
• Interview of Rosemary Stum for a term on the Historic Landmark Commission ending June 2, 2030

The May 28, 2026 work session covered briefings on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, a proposed Sugar House Special Assessment Area that would fund commercial district improvements, and a board appointment. Council members discussed unresolved budget items, utility bill education, and fleet maintenance funding. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council holds a work session to receive briefings on proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budgets for Public Lands, Golf Fund, Fleet Fund, Public Services, and Fire Department. The Council will also discuss the proposed property tax impact schedule, including items funded through a property tax increase. No formal action or public comment will occur.

• Discussion of proposed property tax impact schedule and items funded by a property tax increase
• Briefing on Department of Public Lands budget for FY 2026-27
• Briefing on Golf Fund budget for FY 2026-27
• Briefing on Fleet Fund budget (vehicles, fuel, maintenance for city departments)
• Briefing on Fire Department budget for FY 2026-27

The Council held a work session to receive informational briefings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budgets for five city departments. Staff presented funding proposals, operational changes, and capital projects for each department. The meeting recorded no substantive decisions, votes, or final actions.

• Received briefing on Department of Public Lands budget (no action)
• Received briefing on Golf Fund budget (no action)
• Moved Fleet Fund budget briefing to a future meeting
• Received briefing on Department of Public Services budget (no action)
• Received briefing on Fire Department budget (no action)
• Requested staff follow-up on Folsom Trail, tree maintenance, and Park Ranger metrics
• Requested staff follow-up on EV charging fee logistics and Ballpark administrator timeline
• Requested staff follow-up on Fire Department response costs near University of Utah

Limited Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The CRA Board will receive an overview of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and continue discussions. Public hearings are scheduled for May 19 and June 2 at 7 p.m., with budget adoption expected in mid-June. The Board may also consider entering a closed meeting for litigation, property, or personnel discussions.

• Overview of the proposed Community Reinvestment Agency budget for FY 2026-27
• Public hearings on the budget on May 19, 2026 and June 2, 2026 at 7 p.m.
• Reports from the Executive Director, Chair, and Vice Chair
• Possible motion to enter closed meeting under Utah Code for specified purposes including litigation, real property, and personnel
• Board may take final action on any listed topic

The Board received a general overview of the proposed FY 2026-27 budget, including revenues totaling approximately $72.6 million. No formal votes were taken; the Board expects to adopt the budget in mid-June following further discussion and public hearings.

• Reviewed proposed FY 2026-27 budget (no action taken)
• Cancelled $400k in previously approved funding for Main Street lightposts

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will receive briefings on proposed budgets for Economic Development, Information Management Services, and Human Resources for FY 2026-27. They will also discuss Budget Amendment No.5 for FY 2025-26, which includes funding for new police officers, replacement of patrol vehicles, and a property tax revenue pass-through to the Public Library. Additionally, the council will consider a tentative property tax impact schedule and interview candidates for board appointments to the Housing Authority, Planning Commission, and Historic Landmark Commission.

• Briefing on proposed Department of Economic Development budget for FY 2026-27
• Briefing on proposed Information Management Services budget for FY 2026-27
• Budget Amendment No.5 for FY 2025-26 including new police officers, patrol vehicle replacements, and property tax pass-through to Salt Lake City Public Library
• Discussion of proposed property tax impact schedule for FY 2026-27
• Interviews for board appointments: Turner Bitton to Housing Authority, Kevin Chung to Planning Commission, Rosemary Stum to Historic Landmark Commission

The Council held a work session to review proposed FY 2026-27 budgets for Economic Development, Information Management Services, and Human Resources. Members also reviewed Budget Amendment No. 5 for FY 2025-26, which includes public safety staffing and equipment updates. No final votes were taken on the budgets or the amendment.

• Straw Poll: All Council Members supported accepting Utah Inland Port Authority funding for 12 sworn and one civilian police positions