Salt Lake City public meetings in 2025

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency board will discuss public comments and consider a resolution to adopt the Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan for the city‑owned Smith’s Ballpark and parking lot. The board will also review and approve the Fiscal Year 2024‑25 CRA audit. Reports from the Executive Director and from the Chair and Vice Chair will be presented. A motion to enter a closed session will be considered.

• Resolution to adopt the Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan for Smith’s Ballpark and parking lot
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024‑25 CRA audit
• Public comment period (written comments and two‑minute oral comments)
• Report from the Executive Director and report from the Chair and Vice Chair
• Consideration of a motion to enter a closed session for specified topics

The Community Reinvestment Agency Board approved the Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan for the city‑owned Smith’s Ballpark with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The board also unanimously approved the FY 2024‑25 CRA audit. It entered and later exited a closed session for real‑property discussions, both votes 6‑0. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Adopt Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan (Resolution 20 of 2025) – passed 6‑0
• Approve FY 2024‑25 CRA audit – passed 6‑0
• Enter closed session to discuss real‑property matters – passed 6‑0
• Exit closed session – passed 6‑0
• Adjourn meeting – passed 6‑0

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will hold a work session to discuss city bond capacity, public safety planning, and the Utah Renewable Communities program. Members will also review a fee schedule amendment and a potential board appointment.

• Temporary zoning for Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center at 888 South 400 West to increase capacity to 50 individuals for up to 180 days
• Proposed amendment to the Consolidated Fee Schedule to exempt certain Public Lands Department credit card surcharge fees
• Briefing on city bond capacity, expiring bonds, and a Space Needs Assessment for city facilities
• Interview of Mark McGrath for appointment to the Historic Landmark Commission
• Status briefing on the Utah Renewable Communities (URC) program

The council approved a motion to enter a closed session for strategy discussions about the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property and for privileged attorney‑client matters. The motion was moved by Council Member Darin Mano, seconded by Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez, and passed unanimously 5‑0. Council Members Victoria Petro and Alejandro Puy were absent for the vote.

• Motion to enter Closed Session for real‑property and attorney‑client matters passed 5‑0

Council Formal Meeting

The Council will hold public hearings on a budget amendment and a supportive housing project. Members will also consider zoning updates for multi-family residential districts and a temporary capacity increase for a youth resource center.

• Budget Amendment No.3 for FY 2025-26 funding license plate readers, Jordan River vegetation removal, and homeless shelter police staffing
• Proposed release of city interest in 107 South 800 West for the 68-unit Saltair Lofts supportive housing project
• Zoning text amendment to change some RMF-35 properties to RMF-45 to facilitate infill housing
• Temporary zoning regulation for Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center at 888 South 400 West to increase capacity to 50 individuals
• TEFRA public hearing for Sky Harbour hangar development on 8.4 acres at Salt Lake City International Airport

The council adopted Ordinances 74A‑74D, eliminating the 100‑foot building length limit and increasing the maximum number of dwelling units per building to 50 in the RMF‑45 moderate‑density zoning district. The vote passed 6‑1. Earlier, the council also approved grants for the Jordan River Restoration ($666,000) and a FY26 homeless shelter project ($3,249,704) while deferring a $224,000 COPS technology grant. Additional actions included closing a public hearing on the Sky Harbour hangar project and authorizing the release of city property for the Saltair Lofts supportive‑housing development.

• Closed Sky Harbour hangar public hearing (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 73, approving $666,000 Jordan River Restoration grant and $3,249,704 FY26 Homeless Shelter grant, deferring $224,000 COPS Technology grant (5‑2)
• Adopted Resolution 42, authorizing release of reversionary interest for Saltair Lofts supportive‑housing project (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinances 74A‑74D, raising max units per building to 50 in RMF‑45 zoning district (6‑1)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council work session will brief members on several ongoing projects and proposals. Items include an informational update on homelessness services, a TEFRA public hearing for the Sky Harbour hangar development, and discussions of budget, zoning, and fee schedule amendments. The council will also interview candidates for two Metropolitan Water District Board seats and a Citizens Compensation Advisory Committee seat. No formal actions are listed for most items, but a resolution on the Valley Behavioral Health property release is slated for tentative approval.

• Resolution to release reversionary interest at 107 South 800 West for Valley Behavioral Health, enabling a 68‑unit permanent supportive housing project with a 50‑year restrictive use agreement
• Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing on Sky Harbour Hangar Development, an 8.4‑acre aircraft storage facility funded by a tax‑exempt private activity bond with no city financial liability
• Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.3 for FY 2025‑26, adding grants for license‑plate reader cameras, hazardous vegetation removal along the Jordan River, and police staffing for homeless shelter safety
• Ordinance: RMF‑35 to RMF‑45 multi‑family zoning text amendment to increase density, reduce lot size requirements, and allow multiple buildings per lot
• Ordinance: Consolidated Fee Schedule corrections adding a "Fire Lines – Per Inch" rate for public utilities

The council postponed the informational updates item to a future meeting. A straw poll on household occupancy definitions showed all present members supporting Option 3, which would remove the occupant limit. No other council actions were taken during the session.

• Postponed informational updates item to a future meeting
• Straw poll supported Option 3 to remove occupant limit in zoning code

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a formal meeting to consider three ordinances regarding parking standards and water conservation, along with three appointments to city boards. The meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

• Ordinance: Parking Dimensions and Off-Street Parking Standards Manual Update
• Ordinance: Water Conservation and Land Use Element-General Plan Amendment
• Resolution: 2025 Water Conservation Plan
• Board Appointment: Citizens Compensation Advisory Committee – David Warnock
• Board Appointment: Metropolitan Water District Board – Ralph Becker and Daniel Salmon

The Salt Lake City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Utah Parent Teacher Association’s centennial, passed ordinances updating parking standards and the city’s water‑conservation element, and adopted the 2025 Water Conservation Plan. The council also approved three board appointments on the consent agenda. All motions passed unanimously, with the PTA resolution passing 5‑0 and the others 6‑0.

• Adopted Resolution 40 of 2025 honoring Utah PTA Centennial (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 70 of 2025, Parking Dimensions and Off‑Street Parking Standards Manual Update (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 71 of 2025, Water Conservation and Land Use Element‑General Plan Amendment (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 41 of 2025, Water Conservation Plan of 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved appointment of David Warnock to Citizens Compensation Advisory Committee (6‑0)
• Approved appointment of Ralph Becker to Metropolitan Water District Board (6‑0)
• Approved appointment of Daniel Salmon to Metropolitan Water District Board (6‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will hold a work session to discuss a second bond issuance for parks, trails, and open space and receive briefings on water conservation and climate strategies. Members will also review corrections to the city's consolidated fee schedule and a west-east connectivity study.

• Proposed second issuance of General Obligation Bond for Parks, Trails, and Open Space between $26 million and $49 million
• Briefing on the 2025 Water Conservation Plan
• Recommendation to deposit $33,475 in CIP Percent-for-Art funds to the Public Art Program Maintenance Fund
• Proposed corrections to the Consolidated Fee Schedule regarding Public Utilities 'Fire Lines'
• Interview of Parviz Faiz for the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board

The council held a straw poll on releasing $49,336,400 from the second issuance of the General Obligation Bond for parks, trails, and open space. Six members voted in support and one voted against. The poll indicates council preference, though formal adoption has not occurred. All other agenda items were informational briefings with no votes recorded.

• Straw poll on $49,336,400 bond tranche – 6 support, 1 oppose
• Water Conservation Plan briefing – no decision
• Public Art Program maintenance report – no decision
• Climate Forward SLC Plan update – no decision
• Consolidated Fee Schedule corrections follow‑up – no decision
• West‑East Connections Study update – no decision
• 2026 Annual Meeting calendar review – no decision

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will set the date of Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. for public comment hearings on three items: a TEFRA hearing for the Sky Harbour hangar development at the airport, Budget Amendment No. 3 for FY 2025‑26, and the release of a reversionary interest for the Valley Behavioral Health property to enable the Saltair Lofts supportive housing project. The council will also consider appointing Parviz Faiz to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board and will approve work session minutes from July 8, 2025 and formal meeting minutes from September 2, 2025.

• Set Dec 9, 2025 public hearing for Sky Harbour Hangar Development (8.4‑acre airport storage facility).
• Set Dec 9, 2025 public hearing to consider Budget Amendment No. 3, including grants for license‑plate cameras, Jordan River vegetation removal, and homeless shelter expenses.
• Set Dec 9, 2025 public hearing to consider releasing reversionary interest in 107 South 800 West for Saltair Lofts 68‑unit supportive housing.
• Consider appointment of Parviz Faiz to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board (term ends June 5, 2028).
• Approve work session minutes of July 8, 2025 and formal meeting minutes of September 2, 2025.

The council approved the July 8 work‑session minutes and the September 2 formal‑meeting minutes (6‑0). It adopted Joint Resolution 39, naming November as Native American Heritage Month (6‑0). The council set Dec 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. as the public‑comment date for three items—a Sky Harbour hangar TEFRA hearing, a FY 2025‑26 budget amendment, and a Valley Behavioral Health property release—and approved the appointment of Parviz Faiz to the Community Development Advisory Board. All consent‑agenda items were approved by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved July 8, 2025 work‑session minutes and Sep 2, 2025 formal minutes (6‑0)
• Adopted Joint Resolution 39 declaring November Native American Heritage Month (6‑0)
• Set Dec 9, 2025 7 p.m. for Sky Harbour Hangar TEFRA public hearing (approved in consent agenda)
• Set Dec 9, 2025 7 p.m. for public comment on Budget Amendment No. 3 FY 2025‑26 (approved in consent agenda)
• Set Dec 9, 2025 7 p.m. for public comment on Valley Behavioral Health property release (approved in consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of Parviz Faiz to Community Development & Capital Improvement Advisory Board (approved in consent agenda)
• Approved the entire consent agenda (7‑0)

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Board will consider a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget, including reallocating funds for Depot District infrastructure. Members will also receive briefings on land disposition and streetscape design.

• Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2025-26, reallocating funds from Depot District Infrastructure Improvements and Program Income Fund to Depot District Infrastructure Property Acquisition
• Proposed sale of 2.33 acres at 100 South between 600 West and Dansie Drive for housing, artist spaces, and urban farming
• Update on Japantown Streetscape Design and public art efforts
• Semi-Annual Property Report on Tier 1 and Tier 2 properties owned by the CRA

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from June 3 and June 10, 2025. It then adopted Resolution 19 of 2025, CRA Budget Amendment No. 2 for fiscal year 2025‑26, reallocating funds from the Depot District Infrastructure Improvements Program and Program Income Fund to the Depot District Infrastructure Property Acquisition Program, with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were taken; informational briefings on a 2.33‑acre property disposition and the Japantown streetscape were presented but not voted on.

• Approved June 3 and June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Adopted CRA Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2025‑26, reallocating funds (7‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive briefings on homelessness updates, climate strategy, and water conservation planning. Members will discuss updating the zoning code's definition of family to improve affordable housing access and review proposed changes to off-street parking standards.

• Proposed update to zoning code regarding the number of unrelated people permitted to live in one home
• Proposal to integrate the 2022 Water Master Plan into the City's General Plan
• Proposed amendments to Title 21A regarding parking dimensions and off-street parking standards
• Briefing on a proposed homeless campus in Salt Lake City and winter overflow plans
• Interviews for appointments to the Library Board and PNUT Board

The council received informational updates on homelessness, water conservation, parking standards, and the Climate Forward SLC Plan. It also conducted interviews for Library and PNUT board appointments. No motions were voted on and all items are slated for future consideration.

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold public hearings on multi-family zoning changes and the adoption of a state fire code. The body will also consider a budget amendment for FY 2025-26 and zoning changes for the reconstruction of West High School.

• Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2025-26 including funding for YouthCity and Green Bike stations
• Ordinance to amend RMF-35 to RMF-45 multi-family zoning districts
• Adoption of the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Code
• Zoning text amendment and street vacation at 240 West 200 North for West High School
• Grant applications for Sugar House Station Area development and Police Department LPR cameras

The Salt Lake City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance. It approved the Wildland Urban Interface Fire Code amendment and a FY 2025‑26 budget amendment, both with unanimous 7‑0 votes. Public hearings on two grant applications and a multi‑family zoning amendment were closed and referred to future agendas. The council also adopted a legislative intent for a private‑donation policy.

• Adopt Resolution 36 recognizing Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance (7‑0)
• Close public hearing on Transportation and Police grant applications and refer to future consent agenda (7‑0)
• Close public hearing on RMF‑35/45 zoning amendment and defer action (7‑0)
• Adopt Ordinance 68, Wildland Urban Interface Fire Code Text Amendment (7‑0)
• Adopt Ordinance 69, FY 2025‑26 Budget Amendment including adjusted transition costs (7‑0)
• Adopt legislative intent to develop a policy for private donations to CIP projects (7‑0)

Board of Canvassers Meeting

The Salt Lake City Board of Canvassers will meet on November 18, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the meeting minutes from December 5, 2023. The board will consider a resolution to canvass, accept, and approve the results of the municipal general election held on November 4, 2025. No public hearings or other business are scheduled.

• Resolution to canvass, accept, and approve results of the November 4, 2025 municipal general election
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 5, 2023

The Salt Lake City Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes from December 5, 2023. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 37 of 2025, certifying and accepting the results of the November 4, 2025 municipal general election for City Council Districts One, Three, Five, and Seven.

• Approved Dec 5, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 37 certifying 2025 municipal election results (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will receive briefings on several items, including a resolution to exempt six transit stations from the required Station Area Plans. An ordinance will be discussed to approve a $40,000 loan for Rich’s Burgers N Grub at 30 East Broadway. The council will also consider adopting the Wildland Urban Interface fire code amendment and follow up on Budget Amendment No.2 for FY 2025-26. Additional items include a partial street vacation at 1101 West 400 South and interviews for three board appointments.

• Resolution: Station Area Plan Exception for six stations (Airport, Stadium, Central Campus, Fort Douglas, University of Utah Medical Center, River Trail)
• Ordinance: $40,000 Economic Development Loan to Rich’s Burgers N Grub, 30 East Broadway
• Ordinance: Wildland Urban Interface Fire Code Text Amendment to City Code
• Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.2 FY 2025-26 follow‑up (funding youth programs, summit, Inland Port Authority, Green Bike stations, crime‑victim grants)
• Ordinance: Partial street vacation at approximately 1101 West 400 South

The Salt Lake City Council received briefings on a Station Area Plan exception, a $40,000 economic development loan, a Wildland Urban Interface fire code amendment, a FY 2025‑26 budget amendment follow‑up, a partial street vacation at 1101 West 400 South, and three board appointments. All items were presented as tentative actions with future public hearing dates; no approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during this session.

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a formal meeting on October 21, 2025, to accept public comment on four grant applications and three ordinances, including a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The body will also consider adopting a resolution to reallocate $230,306 in HOME-ARP funds and an ordinance to approve a $40,000 loan for a local restaurant.

• Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Ordinance: Modify Residential Buffer Prohibitions Text Amendment
• Ordinance: Utility Installation Exemptions Text Amendment
• Ordinance: Patriot Rail Street Vacations at Approximately 6500 West
• Resolution: Substantial Amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

The council unanimously approved the February 18 and June 3, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted a joint resolution recognizing October as Italian‑American Heritage Month. It moved four grant applications to a future consent agenda, adopted Ordinance 63 modifying residential buffer prohibitions, continued the utility installation exemptions hearing, and adopted Ordinance 64 authorizing Patriot Rail Street Vacations.

• Approved February 18 and June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 32 recognizing Italian‑American Heritage Month (6‑0)
• Closed public hearing and moved grant items B‑1 through B‑4 to future consent agenda (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 63 modifying Residential Buffer Prohibitions (6‑0)
• Continued public hearing on Utility Installation Exemptions ordinance to a future meeting (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 64 Patriot Rail Street Vacations (6‑0)

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Community Reinvestment Agency will discuss two budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and a new Disaster Relief Loan Program. The Board will also consider loan modifications for affordable housing and a sustainability waiver for workforce housing projects.

• Proposed $4.74 million loan modification for Book Cliffs Lodge at 1159 South West Temple
• $2.1 million in CRA Funds for NeighborWorks Salt Lake projects at 1002 West 200 South and 319 North 800 West
• Proposed Disaster Relief Loan Program to assist businesses damaged by fire, flooding, earthquakes, or storms
• Straw poll for $600,000 for 9-Line Strategic Intervention Funds and $50,000 for 9-Line public art
• Disposition of properties at 1085 East Simpson Drive and 2234 South Highland Drive for S-Line extension

The board approved several resolutions, including the creation of the Disaster Relief Loan Program, a $14.4 M budget amendment consolidating funds for disaster relief and commercial development loans, and an amendment of loan terms for the Book Cliffs Lodge affordable‑housing project. It also approved a $2.1 M term‑sheet waiver for NeighborWorks Salt Lake’s Maltair Lanes project, and adopted the Salt Lake Central Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone interlocal agreement. All motions passed unanimously except the NeighborWorks waiver, which passed 5‑1.

• Adopted Resolution 14 of 2025, creating Disaster Relief Loan Program (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 15 of 2025, FY 2025‑26 budget amendment $14.4 M (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 16 of 2025, modified loan terms for Book Cliffs Lodge ($4.74 M) (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 17 of 2025, amended term sheet for NeighborWorks Salt Lake, $2.1 M waiver (5‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 18 of 2025, Salt Lake Central HTRZ interlocal agreement (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of June 3 and June 10, 2025 (5‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council Work Session will brief members on an ordinance to correct errors in the Consolidated Fee Schedule, including adding a "Fire Lines" title and "Per Inch" description. Additional briefings will cover the Convention & Tourism Assessment Area performance, a proposed Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone interlocal agreement, and an interview for a Transportation Advisory Board appointment. The session includes standing reports and a tentative closed‑session motion, with tentative council action on some items scheduled for October 21, 2025.

• Ordinance: Consolidated Fee Schedule Corrections – add "Fire Lines" title and "Per Inch" description to a rate table
• Informational briefing: Convention and Tourism Assessment Update – highlights increased hotel revenue and visitor spending
• Resolution: Salt Lake Central Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone Interlocal Agreement – authorizes tax‑increment sharing with the Community Reinvestment Agency
• Board Appointment interview: Brian Conley for the Transportation Advisory Board (term ends September 25, 2028)
• Standing items: reports from the Chair, Vice Chair, and Executive Director; tentative motion to enter a closed session

The council received briefings on Consolidated Fee Schedule corrections, the Convention & Tourism Assessment Area, and a housing and transit reinvestment zone interlocal agreement. An interview was held for a Transportation Advisory Board appointment. No votes or formal actions were taken during the session.

Council Work Session Meeting

The work session will brief council members on a proposed amendment that would change select RMF-35 properties to RMF-45 moderate‑density multi‑family residential zoning. Additional briefings will cover a street‑vacation ordinance for a rail corridor, an affordable‑housing project at 203 West Paxton Avenue, and a FY 2025‑26 budget amendment. The council will also receive updates on the Salt Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan, electrified‑transportation studies, and several board appointments.

• Ordinance: RMF-35 to RMF-45 moderate‑density multi‑family zoning amendment
• Ordinance: Patriot Rail Street Vacations near 6500 West Interstate 80 Eastbound Freeway
• 203 West Paxton Avenue affordable‑housing development (272 units) public hearing
• Ordinance: Budget Amendment No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2025‑26
• Resolution: Salt Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan briefing

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session and received informational updates on the city feedback site, parks, mobility plan, flood recovery, homelessness services, and other programs. Briefings were given on a proposed RMF-35 to RMF-45 zoning amendment, a rail right‑of‑way vacation, an affordable‑housing project at 203 West Paxton Avenue, the County Hazard Mitigation Plan, electrified‑vehicle infrastructure, and Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2025‑26. Council members discussed the items but no votes or formal decisions were recorded.

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a public hearing to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing up to $50 million in Series 2025B and $50 million in Series 2025C public‑utilities revenue bonds, reallocating $230,306 of HUD HOME‑ARP funds, and amending zoning incentives for building preservation and adaptive reuse. Additional items include street and alley vacation requests, a local landmark designation, and a justice‑court capacity text amendment. Public comment will be accepted on each item before any council action.

• Resolution to authorize issuance and sale of up to $50 M Series 2025B and $50 M Series 2025C public‑utilities revenue bonds
• Resolution to reallocate $230,306 of HUD HOME‑ARP funds to supportive services
• Ordinance to amend Title 21A zoning incentives for building preservation/adaptive reuse (Petition PLNPCM2025-00039)
• Ordinance for partial street vacation at 1101 West 400 South (Petition PLNPCM2025-00178)
• Ordinance to vacate a City‑owned alley between ~1430 E and 1500 E, and 1300 S and Sherman Ave (Petition PLNPCM2025-00219)

The council approved the work‑session and Truth‑in‑Taxation minutes and adopted a resolution naming the second Monday in October Indigenous Peoples Day. It also approved bond authorizations, reallocated HUD ARP funds, and passed several zoning and landmark ordinances, while deferring a street‑vacation request.

• Approved work session and Truth‑in‑Taxation meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 31 of 2025 declaring second Monday in October Indigenous Peoples Day (5‑0)
• Approved Public Utilities revenue bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds up to $50 million each (6‑0)
• Adopted resolution reallocating $230,306 HUD HOME‑ARP funds to Supportive Services (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 58 of 2025 amending zoning incentives for building preservation/adaptive reuse (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 59 of 2025 vacating a City alley between 1430 E and 1500 E (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 60 of 2025 designating 276 E 300 S & 310 S 300 E as local landmark sites (6‑0)
• Deferred action on partial street vacation at 1101 W 400 S, hearing closed (6‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The work session will include a briefing on an ordinance to designate the Sampson and Altadena Apartments as a local landmark site. Council members will also receive an informational briefing on the updated Avenues Community Plan and a written briefing on corrections to the Consolidated Fee Schedule. The meeting will conclude with standard reports and a motion to consider a closed‑session meeting.

• Briefing on ordinance to designate Sampson‑Altadena Apartments (≈276 E 300 S & 310 S 300 E) as a local landmark
• Informational briefing on the Avenues Community Plan update (10‑year vision)
• Written briefing on corrections to the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule (adding "Fire Lines" and "Per Inch" entry)
• Report of Chair and Vice Chair
• Motion to enter a closed session for specified purposes

The September 16, 2025 work session included briefings on a local landmark designation for the Sampson‑Altadena Apartments, an update to the Avenues Community Plan, and corrections to the Consolidated Fee Schedule. No votes or formal actions were taken on any agenda items. The meeting concluded with routine reports and an announcement of the next council meeting location.

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency Board will approve minutes from its April‑August 2025 meetings. It will receive briefings and consider three resolutions: endorsing the Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan for the city‑owned Smith’s Ballpark, adopting a Disaster Relief Loan Program to aid businesses affected by disasters, and amending the FY 2025‑26 budget to fund the disaster relief and commercial development loan programs. The board will also hear reports from the Executive Director, Chair and Vice Chair, staff updates, and may enter a closed session.

• Approve minutes from April 8, May 13, May 20, and July 8 2025 meetings
• Resolution to endorse the Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan for Smith’s Ballpark
• Resolution to adopt the Disaster Relief Loan Program policy
• Resolution to amend the FY 2025‑26 CRA budget, consolidating funding for disaster relief and commercial development loans
• Set date (Oct 14 2025) for public comment on the budget amendment

The board voted 5‑0 to approve the minutes from the April 8, May 13, May 20, and July 8, 2025 meetings. It also voted 6‑0 to approve the consent agenda setting Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2 p.m. for public comment on the FY 2025‑26 budget amendment. No other resolutions were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved April 8, May 13, May 20, July 8, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda to set Oct 14, 2025 public comment date for FY 2025‑26 budget amendment (6‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will receive briefings on a proposed seven-story parking garage for the Delta Center Arena and a budget-neutral reallocation of $230,306 in HUD funds. The body will also interview candidates for Arts Council appointments and consider a closed session.

• Ordinance: Master Development Agreement for Delta Center parking garage at 301 West South Temple
• Resolution: Substantial Amendment to HOME-ARP Allocation Plan ($230,306)
• Ordinance: Justice Court Capacity Text Amendment
• Ordinance: Recurring Nuisance Properties and After Hours Alcohol Consumption
• Ordinance: Alley Vacation at Liberty Heights Plat

The work session included briefings on a Delta Center parking garage zoning amendment, an alley vacation, a justice court capacity amendment, and a nuisance‑alcohol ordinance. It also featured interviews for several Arts Council appointments and discussion of a Metro Water District Board subcommittee. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Revised Council Formal Meeting

The Council will hold a public hearing on a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to fund rental assistance and emergency loans following the August 11 Main Street fire. The body will also consider several zoning changes and a development agreement for a Delta Center parking garage.

• Budget Amendment No.1 for FY 2025-26 including Main Street fire relief funding
• Master Development Agreement for a 452-stall parking garage at 301 West South Temple
• Zoning and street vacation for West High School reconstruction at 240 West 200 North
• Zoning map amendment at 247 North 800 West from R-1/7,000 and SR-3 to R-1/5,000 and SR-3
• Alley vacation at 373 West American Avenue

The council adopted a joint resolution declaring September 15–October 15, 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month. It approved budget items for public‑right‑of‑way safety barricades, an emergency loan program, and deferred rental assistance. It also adopted a zoning map amendment at 247 North 800 West and approved the zoning map amendment and development agreement for the Delta Center Parking Garage. A request for more information on emergency‑loan criteria and a postponement of a West High School street‑vacation were also adopted.

• Approved Joint Ceremonial Resolution 30 for Hispanic Heritage Month (6‑0)
• Approved Item A‑3 Public Right‑of‑Way Safety barricades (6‑0)
• Approved Item A‑1 Emergency Loan Program (6‑0)
• Deferred Item A‑4 Rental Assistance (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 56 of 2025 Zoning Map Amendment at 247 North 800 West (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 57 of 2025 Zoning Map Amendment / Development Agreement for Delta Center Parking Garage (6‑0)
• Postponed action on West High School zoning text amendment and street vacation (6‑0)
• Requested additional information on emergency‑loan program criteria and related policies (6‑0)

Revised Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will review a proposal for a new parking garage at the Delta Center and discuss the issuance of $100 million in Public Utilities bonds. Members will also consider budget amendments related to a Main Street fire and various zoning code updates.

• Proposed seven-story, 452-stall parking garage at 301 West South Temple
• Issuance of up to $50,000,000 in Public Utilities revenue bond anticipation notes and $50,000,000 in revenue refunding bonds
• Budget Amendment No.1 for FY 2025-26 including emergency loan and rental assistance for Main Street fire victims
• Proposed public right-of-way closure at 1101 West 400 South for a single-family residence
• Text amendments to Title 21A regarding residential buffer prohibitions and utility installation exemptions

The work session provided updates on mixed‑use zoning, the Delta Center parking garage proposal, a partial street vacation, residential buffer and utility exemption amendments, and a bond financing plan. All items were briefed or scheduled for future public hearings, and no votes or final actions were recorded.

Revised Council Formal Meeting

The council will approve work session minutes, consider a joint ceremonial resolution recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month, and hold a public hearing on multiple grant applications and ordinance proposals. It will also consider a resolution authorizing up to $50,000,000 each of Public Utilities revenue bond anticipation notes (Series 2025B) and revenue refunding bonds (Series 2025C) to fund a utilities campus. Additional items include fee‑waiver resolutions for two affordable‑housing projects and several zoning and street‑vacation ordinances.

• Resolution authorizing up to $50,000,000 Series 2025B and $50,000,000 Series 2025C public‑utilities revenue bonds
• Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at approximately 247 North 800 West
• Ordinance: Alley Vacation at approximately 373 West American Avenue
• Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment and Street Vacation for West High School at approximately 240 West 200 North
• Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment for Delta Center Parking Garage at approximately 301 West South Temple

The council approved the work‑session minutes from April 1 and May 20, 2025 (6‑0). It adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 27 of 2025 recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month (6‑0). The public hearing for grant items B1‑B6 was closed and referred to a future consent agenda (6‑0). The hearings for a zoning map amendment at 247 North 800 West and an alley vacation at 373 West American Avenue were each closed and referred to a future council meeting (7‑0 each). The Community Engagement Academy Grant (Item B7) was removed from the agenda.

• Approved April 1 and May 20, 2025 work‑session minutes (6‑0)
• Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 27 of 2025, National Suicide Prevention Month (6‑0)
• Closed public hearing for grant items B1‑B6, referred to future consent agenda (6‑0)
• Closed public hearing for zoning map amendment at 247 North 800 West, referred to future council meeting (7‑0)
• Closed public hearing for alley vacation at 373 West American Avenue, referred to future council meeting (7‑0)
• Item B7 (Community Engagement Academy Grant) pulled from agenda (no vote)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council work session will brief members on several pending items, including a zoning text amendment and street vacation related to the West High School reconstruction. Additional briefings cover a transportation study, building preservation code changes, rezoning proposals, fee waivers for affordable housing projects, and an amendment to the city’s employee compensation plan. The session also includes reports from council leadership, a library board appointment interview, and a motion to enter a closed session.

• Zoning Text Amendment (Petition PLNPCM2025-00320) and Street Vacation (Petition PLNPCM2025-00321) at approx. 240 West 200 North for West High School reconstruction
• Ordinance to amend Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Compensation Plan for non‑represented employees
• Building Permit Fee Waivers for Alliance House (16 units at 1805 South Main Street) and First Step House (67 units at 44 North 1000 West)
• Rezoning proposal for approx. 247 North 800 West from R‑1/7,000 to R‑1/5,000
• Alley Vacation at approx. 373 West American Avenue

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session and received briefings on a transportation study, several zoning and street‑vacation proposals, an alley vacation, housing fee waivers, and a compensation‑plan amendment. Public hearing dates were set for many items, but no approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Received Power District Transportation Study briefing (informational, no vote)
• Discussed West High School zoning text amendment and street vacation; public hearing set for Aug 19, comment hearing Sep 2 (no decision)
• Reviewed proposed changes to building preservation incentives; public hearing set for Sep 2 (no decision)
• Considered alley vacation at 373 W American Ave; public hearing set for Aug 19, comment hearing Sep 2 (no decision)
• Examined zoning map amendment for 247 N 800 W; public hearing set for Aug 19, comment hearing Sep 2 (no decision)
• Considered building permit fee waivers for Alliance House and First Step House; council action scheduled for Sep 2 (no decision)
• Reviewed amendment to FY 2025‑26 compensation plan for non‑represented employees; council action scheduled for Sep 2 (no decision)

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a formal meeting to consider approving an ordinance that would amend the administrative hearing process for civil violations and adopt resolutions updating housing program policies. The agenda also includes public hearings on design review standards and consent items for zoning changes and alley vacations.

• Ordinance: Amending Administrative Hearing Process
• Ordinance: Design Review Standards Amendment
• Resolution: Capital Improvement Program funding allocations
• Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at 247 North 800 West
• Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment for Jazz Arena Parking Garage at 301 West South Temple

The Salt Lake City Council unanimously approved Resolution 16, adopting the Capital Improvement Program project‑specific allocations for fiscal year 2025‑26. The resolution earmarks existing transportation and public lands funds for curb, gutter, and irrigation work on the 1200 East medians and directs review of traffic‑calming projects for possible reallocation to school‑safety initiatives. In the same meeting, the council also adopted several ordinances and housing‑related resolutions, each passing with a 7‑0 vote.

• Adopt Ordinance 50 (Amending Administrative Hearing Process) – Passed 7‑0
• Adopt Ordinance 51 (Design Review Standards Amendment) – Passed 7‑0
• Adopt Resolution 16 (Capital Improvement Program Project‑Specific Allocations FY 2025‑26) – Passed 7‑0
• Adopt Resolution 22 (Admit Holladay to Central Wasatch Commission) – Passed 7‑0
• Adopt Resolution 23 (Housing Program Funding and Loan Committee) – Passed 7‑0
• Adopt Resolution 24 (Home Repair Program Legislative Policy) – Passed 7‑0
• Adopt Resolution 25 (Community Land Trust Program Legislative Policy) – Passed 7‑0
• Adopt Resolution 26 (NOAH Preservation Program Legislative Policy) – Passed 7‑0

Limited Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a Truth‑in‑Taxation public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025‑26. Council members will hear public comment and consider adopting ordinances that set the final tax levy rate for all City funds, including the Library Fund, and adopt the FY 2025‑26 budget. No other business or action items are listed on the agenda.

• Truth‑in‑Taxation hearing to adopt FY 2025‑26 tax levy rate and budget

The council voted 7‑0 to adopt Ordinance 52 of 2025, which sets the final rate of the property tax levy, including the Library Fund, for fiscal year 2025‑26. The same vote also ratified the city budget for FY 2025‑26 that was adopted by the council in June. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 52 of 2025 establishing final property tax levy rates (including Library Fund) (7‑0)
• Ratified FY 2025‑26 city budget as adopted in June (7‑0)

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The board will approve the minutes from the May 5 and May 20, 2025 meetings and receive a briefing on a resolution to modify the terms of a 2008 $3,000,000 loan with Shelter the Homeless II, LC for the Gardens at Palmer affordable housing redevelopment at 999 South Main Street. It will also consider a tentative resolution to amend and restate the lease for the Delta Center. Additional items include reports from the Executive Director and board officers, and a possible motion to enter a closed session.

• Approve minutes of the May 5 2025 and May 20 2025 meetings
• Consider resolution to amend the 2008 $3,000,000 loan with Shelter the Homeless II, LC for the Gardens at Palmer project at 999 South Main Street
• Tentative resolution to amend and restate the lease for the Delta Center
• Report and announcements from the Executive Director (project, event, staff updates)
• Consider motion to enter a closed session under Utah law

The CRA Board approved the minutes from May 6 and May 20, 2025. It adopted a resolution amending a 2008 $3 million loan for the Palmer Court affordable housing project. The board also approved an amended lease for the Delta Center and entered, then exited, a closed session for real‑property and attorney‑client matters.

• Approved May 6 & May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0 Pass)
• Adopted Resolution 12 (Palmer Court loan amendment) (5-0 Pass)
• Adopted Resolution 13 (Delta Center lease amendment) (6-0 Pass)
• Entered Closed Session for real‑property strategy and attorney‑client matters (6-0 Pass)
• Exited Closed Session (6-0 Pass)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to receive briefings on city projects, traffic safety, and legal processes. The body is discussing updates to the Capital Improvement Program and a proposal to change how civil violation appeals are handled.

• Follow-up briefing on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for projects costing $50,000 or more
• Briefing on the Safe Streets Action Plan (Vision Zero) to eliminate traffic deaths by 2035
• Proposed amendment to the administrative hearing process for civil violations, including a new appeal fee
• Resolution to admit the City of Holladay to the Central Wasatch Commission
• Zoning map amendment extension for 2157 South Lincoln Street

The council received updates on the Main Street fire response, homelessness services, and the Capital Improvement Program. Straw polls were held on reallocating $50,000 to bike‑rack projects and $76,000 to Glendale traffic calming, with the latter receiving unanimous support. No formal motions or approvals were recorded during the work session.

Council Formal Meeting

The Council will hold public hearings on amendments to design review standards, downtown parking regulations, and fines for unruly parties. The body will also consider policy updates for several city housing programs.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 21A.59 Design Review Standards
• Public hearing on parking regulation amendments for Downtown and Gateway zoning districts
• Proposed administrative fine for unruly parties on private property (Chapter 11.14)
• Zoning map amendment extension for 2157 South Lincoln Street Extension
• Policy updates for Housing Program Funding, Home Repair, Community Land Trust, and NOAH Preservation programs

The council approved the work‑session and formal meeting minutes from earlier 2025 sessions unanimously. It adopted Ordinance 48 amending parking regulations in downtown districts and Ordinance 49 setting fines for private‑property parties, each passing 7‑0. It also approved Resolution 20 extending the compliance period for the 2157 South Lincoln Street rezoning and Resolution 21 updating the Council Policy Manual communication budget, both unanimously.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (Feb‑May 2025) – 7‑0 Pass
• Closed Design Review Standards hearing and deferred action – 7‑0 Pass
• Adopted Ordinance 48: Parking Regulations amendment – 7‑0 Pass
• Adopted Ordinance 49: Parties, Gatherings, or Events fine amendment – 7‑0 Pass
• Adopted Resolution 20: Extend zoning compliance deadline by six months – 7‑0 Pass
• Adopted Resolution 21: Update Council Policy Manual communication budget – 7‑0 Pass

Council Work Session Meeting

The work session will brief Council members on several pending items. The primary focus is a proposal to amend the city's zoning ordinance and map, consolidating up to 27 commercial, form‑based, and mixed‑use districts into six new mixed‑use districts with changes to setbacks, height, lot coverage, and permitted uses. Additional briefings cover a civil‑fine ordinance for large unruly private‑property gatherings, housing program policy resolutions, a communication‑budget policy update, and the Capital Improvement Program. The session also includes interviews for Library Board and Transportation Advisory Board appointments.

• Zoning ordinance and map amendment to create six mixed‑use districts (consolidating up to 27 districts)
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 11.14 establishing civil fines for large unruly private‑property gatherings
• Resolutions setting policies for Housing Program Funds, Home Repair, Community Land Trust, and NOAH programs
• Discussion of updating the Communication Budget section of the Council Policy Manual
• Briefing on the Capital Improvement Program covering projects costing $50,000 or more

The council received briefings on a mixed‑use zoning consolidation, an amendment to Chapter 11.14 for large private gatherings, housing program funding policies, the communication budget, and the Capital Improvement Program. Members requested various reports and analyses related to those items. Interviews were conducted for two Library Board appointments, but no appointments were made.

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a formal meeting on July 8, 2025 to consider several items. Key actions include a proposal to consolidate up to 27 commercial and mixed‑use districts into six new mixed‑use zones. The council will also hear public comments on four grant applications and consider a resolution for the Capital Improvement Program. Additional agenda items set future hearing dates for tax and design‑review ordinances and appoint three members to city boards.

• Ordinance: Mixed-Use Zoning Consolidation – consolidate up to 27 districts into six new mixed-use zones (Petition No. PLNPCM2024-00707)
• Resolution: Capital Improvement Program funding allocations (projects $50,000 or more)
• Grant Application: FY 2026 Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Grant from Police Department
• Ordinance: Truth-in-Taxation Hearing set for August 19, 2025 to adopt tax levy rates
• Board Appointments: Library Board – Sarah Vaughn and Margaret Neville (terms ending June 30, 2028)

The council unanimously approved the work‑session minutes from March 4 and March 18, 2025. It closed the public hearing on four grant applications and referred them to a future consent agenda with a 7‑0 vote. The council also approved changes to the Capital Improvement Program budget, removing a Public Lands GO Bond tranche and allocating $300,000 for CPTED lighting, passing 7‑0. Lastly, Ordinance 47 of 2025 was adopted to consolidate 27 commercial and mixed‑use districts into six new mixed‑use districts, passing 4‑3.

• Approved work‑session minutes of March 4 and March 18, 2025 (7‑0)
• Closed public hearing and referred grant items B1‑B4 to future consent agenda (7‑0)
• Approved CIP budget changes: removed second tranche of Public Lands GO Bonds and allowed $300,000 for CPTED lighting (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 47 of 2025, consolidating mixed‑use zoning districts (4‑3)
• Approved removal of bond tranche and CPTED lighting allocation as part of CIP budget (7‑0)

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency board will receive a briefing on the Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan for the city‑owned Smith’s Ballpark. It will consider a resolution to amend the Sunrise Metro loan (2006 terms) by forgiving accrued interest to support permanent supportive housing. The board will also hold a straw poll on using $603,444 from the 9 Line Fund‑Strategic Intervention Program for property acquisition in the 9 Line Community Reinvestment Area. A closed‑session motion may also be considered.

• Briefing on the Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan for Smith’s Ballpark
• Resolution to amend the Sunrise Metro loan and forgive accrued interest for permanent supportive housing
• Straw poll on allocating $603,444 from the 9 Line Fund‑Strategic Intervention Program for property acquisition
• Report and announcements from the Executive Director
• Motion to enter a closed session for specified purposes

The CRA Board approved Resolution 11 of 2025, amending the 2006 Sunrise Metro Acquisition Loan to forgive accrued interest for permanent supportive housing (6‑0 vote). Directors also approved a straw poll to allocate $603,444 from the 9 Line Fund for property acquisition, with all present directors in favor. The Board entered and later exited a closed session to discuss real‑property matters, both motions passing unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 11 of 2025 amending Sunrise Metro loan to forgive interest (6‑0)
• Approved straw poll to use $603,444 from 9 Line Fund for property acquisition (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for real‑property strategy discussions (7‑0)
• Exited closed session (6‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will hold a work session to discuss several zoning and design standard amendments, including parking regulations in downtown districts. Members will also review housing program policies, the Capital Improvement Program, and the Northwest Community Plan. The session includes interviews for three Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer appointments.

• Proposal to consolidate up to 27 commercial and mixed-use zoning districts into six new mixed-use (MU) districts
• Proposed amendments to Design Review standards in Chapter 21A.59 and parking regulations in Downtown and Gateway districts
• Budget update for 'THE BLOCKS' (Cultural Core initiative) with an annual city appropriation of $300,000
• Proposed resolutions for Housing Program Funds, Home Repair, Community Land Trust, and NOAH Preservation programs
• Interviews for Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer appointments: Bradley Jeppsen, Christine Hashimoto, and Neal Geddes

The July 1 work session consisted of updates on public lands, homelessness services, park security, mixed‑use zoning consolidation, design‑review standards, downtown parking regulations, the Northwest Community Plan, and the Cultural Core budget. No votes or formal approvals were recorded for any agenda items.

Council Formal Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on airport financing, zoning consolidations, and specific property rezonings. The body will also consider appointments for Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officers.

• Proposed issuance of up to $700 million in Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2025
• Consolidation of up to 27 commercial and mixed-use zoning districts into six new districts
• Proposed alley closure at approximately 9 North Chicago Street for Madsen Park improvements
• Zoning amendment at 128 North N Street to allow three residential infill rental units
• Zoning text amendment to comply with HB368 regarding public hearing requirements for appeals and variances

The Salt Lake City Council voted 7‑0 to adopt the parameters for issuing up to $700 million in Airport Revenue Bonds Series 2025. It also adopted ordinances closing an alley at 9 North Chicago Street, amending the zoning map at 128 North N Street, and updating public‑hearing requirements for appeals and variances. The consent agenda appointing five Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officers was approved, and the public hearing on the mixed‑use zoning consolidation was closed and deferred.

• Approved parameters for Airport Revenue Bonds Series 2025, up to $700 M (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 44 of 2025 – Alley Closure at approx 9 North Chicago Street (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 45 of 2025 – Zoning Map Amendment at approx 128 North N Street (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 46 of 2025 – Zoning Text Amendment for public hearing requirements (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda appointing Bradley Jeppsen, Christine Hashimoto, Neal Geddes, reappointing Kirsten R. Allen and Clinton Drake as Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officers (7‑0)
• Closed public hearing on Mixed‑Use Zoning Consolidation Ordinance and deferred action (7‑0)

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency board will discuss and vote on a resolution to provide $2.1 million in financial assistance to NeighborWorks Salt Lake for two affordable homeownership projects within a community land trust. The board will also consider a budget amendment for FY 2024‑25 that adds $4.8 million in interest revenue and corrects a $1.8 million accounting error. Additional briefings include a report on the Eccles Theater, a straw poll on using $75,000 for Smith’s Ballpark activation, and routine reports from staff and leadership.

• Resolution: $2.1 million assistance to NeighborWorks Salt Lake for affordable housing projects
• Resolution: CRA Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2024‑25 – adds $4.8 million interest revenue, corrects $1.8 million error
• Straw poll: use $75,000 from State Street Fund for Professional Services Agreement to activate Smith’s Ballpark (July‑Dec)
• Briefing: Eccles Theater year‑end financial and attendance report
• Public comment period on any CRA business (two‑minute limit per speaker)

The board unanimously approved the second amendment to the CRA’s FY 2024‑25 budget, which incorporates $4.8 million in additional interest revenue and corrects a $1.8 million accounting error. It also adopted a resolution providing $2.1 million in financial assistance to NeighborWorks Salt Lake for two shared‑equity homeownership projects, with a waiver of a sustainability policy threshold for natural‑gas HVAC. A straw poll unanimously supported using $75,000 from the State Street Fund‑Strategic Intervention Program for a professional services agreement to activate Smith’s Ballpark stadium from July to December 2025. The board entered and later exited a closed session, both votes 7‑0.

• Approved FY 2024‑25 budget amendment (adds $4.8 M interest, fixes $1.8 M error) (7‑0)
• Adopted $2.1 M financial assistance to NeighborWorks for affordable housing (7‑0)
• Straw‑poll approved $75 000 for Smith’s Ballpark activation (7‑0)
• Entered closed session for property‑related discussions (7‑0)
• Exited closed session (7‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council Work Session will include briefings on unresolved issues in the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 budget and a proposal to amend Chapter 21A.59 of the city code on Design Review standards. Additional items are a naming proposal for the northeast baseball field at Riverside Park, an interview for an Airport Board appointment, and a motion to enter a closed session. No final actions are listed; all items are tentative.

• FY 2025‑26 budget unresolved issues follow‑up briefing
• Design Review Standards Amendment (Chapter 21A.59) briefing
• Naming the northeast baseball field at Riverside Park as the Neil Draper Field
• Interview of Jonathan Freedman for Airport Board appointment (term ends June 10, 2029)
• Motion to enter a closed session for specified discussion topics

The council received briefings on the FY 2025‑26 budget and a design‑review amendment, and interviewed a candidate for the Airport Board. Items were postponed or set for future consideration, and no motions were adopted.

LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget, including the Library Fund, and a tax levy rate. The meeting also includes ordinances on employee compensation, parking enforcement, and a resolution for the Capital Improvement Program.

• Ordinance: Adopting the Budget for the Library Fund of Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Ordinance: Adopting the Rate of Tax Levy, Including the Levy for the Library Fund, for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Ordinance: Compensation Adjustment for Elected and Statutory Officers and Executive Municipal Officers
• Ordinance: Compensation Plan for All Non-Represented Employees of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Resolution: Capital Improvement Program

The council approved the city’s fiscal year 2025‑26 budget, the associated tax levy rate, and the Library Fund budget. It also adopted a joint resolution recognizing June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth Freedom Day. The Local Building Authority and Community Reinvestment Agency each approved their FY 2025‑26 budgets. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved LBA Capital Projects Fund FY 2025‑26 budget (6‑0)
• Approved CRA FY 2025‑26 budget (6‑0)
• Adopted Juneteenth Freedom Day resolution (7‑0)
• Adopted City FY 2025‑26 budget (excluding capital projects & Library Fund) (7‑0)
• Adopted Library Fund FY 2025‑26 budget (7‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 tax levy rate (7‑0)
• Amended Consolidated Fee Schedule FY 2025‑26 (7‑0)
• Approved compensation adjustment for elected and statutory officers (7‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive briefings on proposed budgets for the 911 Department, the Sustainability Department, and the Refuse Fund. Members will also discuss legislative intents and the City's Capital Improvement Program.

• Proposed FY 2025-26 budget for 911 Department (Police and Fire Dispatch)
• Proposed FY 2025-26 budget for Sustainability Department and Refuse Fund
• Briefing on Capital Improvement Program for projects costing $50,000 or more
• Discussion on new legislative intents for the FY 2026 budget
• Follow-up briefing on unresolved FY 2025-26 budget issues

The council held straw polls that received unanimous support to allocate $74,000 of unused CIP funds to deferred Public Lands maintenance projects and CIP Project No. 5 – Street Reconstruction. A separate straw poll also passed unanimously to approve additional expenditures for the Foothill Trails and to change paragraph 2C language from “may” to “shall.” No other formal actions were taken; remaining items remained briefings or tentative.

• Approved $74,000 reallocation of unused CIP funds to Public Lands maintenance and CIP Project No. 5 – Street Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved additional expenditures for Foothill Trails and updated paragraph 2C language to “shall” (unanimous)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council is holding a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budgets for the Fire Department and Arts Council Division. Members will also review a proposal to change public hearing requirements for land use appeals and a loan for a local business.

• Proposed $200,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loan for Hruskas, LLC at 1751 South 1100 East
• Proposed zoning text amendment to Title 21A to comply with House Bill 368 regarding public hearing requirements
• Review of Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget for the Fire Department
• Review of Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget for the Arts Council Division
• Interview of Aleksei Hernandez-Nietling for the Racial Equity in Policing Commission

During the June 3 work session, council members used straw polls to decide the status of numerous pending legislative intents. They voted to close the FY25 Compensation Plan, FY24 Pay Parity for attorneys, and the FY23 Boarded Building Fee, while keeping other items such as Neighborhood District Signs and Noise Enforcement open. No formal votes were recorded on the economic development loan or fire department budget proposals.

• Closed FY25 Compensation Plan (straw poll, all present in favor, Member Young absent)
• Closed FY24 Pay Parity among Attorneys (straw poll, all present in favor)
• Closed FY23 Boarded Building Fee (straw poll, all present in favor)
• Kept FY25 Neighborhood District Signs open (straw poll, all present in favor)
• Kept FY25 Noise Enforcement (vehicular and non‑vehicular) open (straw poll, all present in favor)
• Closed FY25 Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles (straw poll, all present in favor)
• Closed FY21 Police Department Reporting Ordinance (no straw poll, supported by council members)
• Closed FY24 Pay Parity among Attorneys (no straw poll, supported by all council members)

LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

The June 3 meeting includes public hearings on the Local Building Authority and Community Reinvestment Agency budgets for fiscal year 2025‑26. Council members will also hear a combined public hearing on a series of ordinances that implement the Mayor’s Recommended Budget, covering the overall city budget, the Library Fund budget, the tax levy rate, fee schedule changes, and employee compensation adjustments. The Council will vote on adopting these budgets and ordinances and will approve the work session minutes from February 4, 2025.

• Resolution to adopt the Local Building Authority Capital Projects Fund budget for FY 2025‑26 (covers Glendale and Marmalade Libraries bond debt)
• Resolution to adopt the Community Reinvestment Agency budget for FY 2025‑26
• Ordinance adopting the FY 2025‑26 city budget (excluding the Library Fund) and the FY 2024‑25 employment staffing document
• Ordinance adopting the FY 2025‑26 Library Fund budget
• Ordinance adopting the FY 2025‑26 rate of tax levy, including the levy for the Library Fund

The board closed the Local Building Authority budget hearing and referred it to a future date (7‑0). It then adjourned the LBA and reconvened as the Community Reinvestment Agency (7‑0). The CRA hearing was also closed and referred (7‑0) and the CRA was adjourned to reconvene as the City Council (7‑0). Finally, the council approved the work‑session minutes from February 4, 2025 (7‑0).

• Closed LBA budget public hearing and referred to future date (7‑0)
• Adjourned LBA and reconvened as CRA (7‑0)
• Closed CRA budget public hearing and referred to future date (7‑0)
• Adjourned CRA and reconvened as City Council (7‑0)
• Approved work‑session meeting minutes of February 4, 2025 (7‑0)

Limited Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. The Board may consider a motion to enter into a closed session for specific legal or real estate purposes.

• Potential closed session for litigation, real property transactions, or personnel matters

The CRA Board approved a motion to enter a closed session for litigation strategy and attorney‑client matters, passing 7‑0. After discussion, the Board approved a motion to exit the closed session, also passing 7‑0. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Enter closed session for litigation strategy and attorney‑client matters – approved 7‑0
• Exit closed session – approved 7‑0
• Adjourn meeting – approved 7‑0

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to receive briefings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025‑26 budgets for the non‑departmental funds, Police Department, Community and Neighborhoods Department, and Human Resources Department. The agenda notes that each briefing includes a timeline for public hearings and that council action on the items is tentative. The council will also hear reports from the Chair, Vice Chair, and Executive Director, and will consider a motion to enter a closed session for specified purposes.

• Briefing on the FY 2025‑26 Non‑Departmental budget, including the Legal Defender Association contract
• Briefing on the FY 2025‑26 Police Department budget
• Briefing on the FY 2025‑26 Community and Neighborhoods Department budget
• Written briefing on the FY 2025‑26 Human Resources Department budget
• Motion to enter a closed session for matters such as personnel health, collective bargaining, litigation, and real‑property transactions

The Salt Lake City Council approved a motion (6‑0) to enter a closed session for strategy sessions on pending litigation and privileged attorney‑client matters. After the closed session, the Council approved a motion (7‑0) to exit the closed meeting. No other formal actions or approvals were taken; the remainder of the work session consisted of budget briefings and information requests.

• Enter closed session for litigation and attorney‑client matters (6‑0)
• Exit closed session (7‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to receive briefings on the proposed FY 2025‑26 budgets for the Department of Public Lands, the Golf Fund, the Department of Economic Development, and the City Attorney's Office. The Council will also hear reports from the Chair, Vice Chair, and the Executive Director. A motion to enter a closed session for certain matters will be considered. All actions are tentative pending further discussion.

• Briefing on the Department of Public Lands FY 2025‑26 budget
• Briefing on the Golf Fund FY 2025‑26 budget
• Briefing on the Department of Economic Development FY 2025‑26 budget
• Written briefing on the City Attorney’s FY 2025‑26 General Fund budget
• Motion to enter a closed session for specified topics

The council received briefings on the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 budgets for the Department of Public Lands, the Golf Fund, the Department of Economic Development, and the Office of the City Attorney. Council members asked for additional reports on park‑ranger metrics, water‑use data, critical maintenance projects, and Open Streets program costs. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 4:18 p.m.

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The CRA Board will receive a general overview of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025‑26 and will continue discussing the Mayor’s recommended budget over the next several weeks. Public hearings on the budget are scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7 p.m., with adoption expected in mid‑June. The meeting also includes reports from the Executive Director and from the Chair and Vice Chair, and a motion to enter a closed session for certain matters.

• Overview of the Community Reinvestment Agency budget for FY 2025‑26 (public hearing)
• Report and announcements from the Executive Director
• Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
• Motion to enter a closed session for topics such as litigation, property transactions, and security matters
• Public hearing schedule: May 20 and June 3, 2025 at 7 p.m.

The CRA Board reviewed a general overview of the proposed Community Reinvestment Agency budget for fiscal year 2025‑26. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded; several agenda items were noted as not held. The Board will continue discussing the Mayor’s recommended budget in upcoming weeks.

Council Work Session Meeting

The council will receive briefings on several FY 2025‑26 budget items, including Information Management Services, Department of Public Services, Justice Court, and Public Utilities code updates. It will also discuss a proposed zoning map amendment for 128 North N Street to allow three infill rental units. Additionally, the council will interview candidates for the Planning Commission and the Bicycle Advisory Committee and consider a motion to enter closed session.

• Proposed zoning map amendment at approx. 128 North N Street (SR‑1A to RMF‑30) for three rental units
• FY 2025‑26 Information Management Services budget briefing
• FY 2025‑26 Department of Public Services budget briefing
• Interviews for Planning Commission appointments (Lilah Rosenfield, Michael Vela, Jeffrey Barrett)
• Motion to enter closed session

The council interviewed Lilah Rosenfield, Michael Vela, Jeffrey Barrett, and Esther Daranciang for upcoming board positions. After each interview, Council Member Wharton indicated that the candidates' names would be added to the consent agenda for formal consideration of their appointments to the Planning Commission or Bicycle Advisory Committee.

• Interviewed Lilah Rosenfield; name placed on Consent Agenda for Planning Commission appointment
• Interviewed Michael Vela; name placed on Consent Agenda for Planning Commission appointment
• Interviewed Jeffrey Barrett; name placed on Consent Agenda for Planning Commission appointment
• Interviewed Esther Daranciang; name placed on Consent Agenda for Bicycle Advisory Committee appointment

LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council, Local Building Authority, and Community Reinvestment Agency will review and vote on budget resolutions for the LBA and CRA for fiscal year 2025‑26. The council will also hear multiple ordinances, including the adoption of the city’s overall budget, the Library Fund budget, tax levy rates, fee schedule changes, and employee compensation plans. Several grant applications will be presented for public comment, covering police victim services, a Bonneville Shoreline Trailhead land purchase, and youth program funding.

• Resolution to adopt the Capital Projects Fund budget for the LBA FY 2025‑26 (bond debt service for Glendale and Marmalade Libraries)
• Resolution to adopt the Community Reinvestment Agency budget for FY 2025‑26
• Ordinance adopting the Salt Lake City budget for FY 2025‑26, excluding the Library Fund
• Ordinance adopting the Library Fund budget for FY 2025‑26
• Grant application to purchase ~10 acres for a Bonneville Shoreline Trailhead

The Salt Lake City Council approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted Resolution 13, celebrating June 2025 as Pride Month. The Council also adopted Ordinance 29, amending the FY 2025 library budget. Several public hearings were closed and referred to a June 3, 2025 hearing or to a future consent agenda.

• Approved April 1, 2025 Council meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 13 of 2025, celebrating June 2025 as Pride Month (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 29 of 2025, amending FY 2025 Library Fund budget (7‑0)
• Closed LBA public hearing, referred to June 3, 2025 hearing (6‑0)
• Adjourned LBA and convened as CRA (6‑0)
• Closed CRA public hearing, referred to June 3, 2025 hearing (6‑0)
• Adjourned CRA and convened as City Council (6‑0)
• Closed public hearing for grant items G1‑G4, referred to future Consent Agenda (7‑0)

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Community Reinvestment Agency Board will review a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and consider funding for two property acquisitions in the 9-Line Community Reinvestment Area. The Board will also receive a semi-annual report on agency-owned properties.

• Budget Amendment No.2 for FY 2024-25, including $4.8 million in interest revenue and a $1.8 million accounting error
• Straw polls for funding two property acquisitions in the 9-Line Community Reinvestment Area
• Semi-Annual Property Report on Tier 1 and Tier 2 properties owned by the CRA
• Setting June 10, 2025, as the date to accept public comment on the budget amendment

The CRA Board approved the minutes from three prior meetings (7‑0). A straw poll unanimously authorized the release of 9‑Line Strategic Intervention Fund money to complete two property acquisitions, with Director Lopez Chavez absent. The consent agenda, including setting June 10, 2025 for a budget amendment hearing, passed 7‑0. The Board entered and later exited a closed session and adjourned, each motion passing 7‑0.

• Approved minutes of Jan 21, Mar 18, and Mar 25, 2025 (7‑0 Pass)
• Straw poll: authorized release of 9‑Line Fund for property purchases (unanimous among those present; Director Lopez Chavez absent)
• Adopted consent agenda and set June 10, 2025 date for CRA Budget Amendment No.2 hearing (7‑0 Pass)
• Entered closed session for real‑property strategy discussions (7‑0 Pass)
• Exited closed session and returned to open meeting (7‑0 Pass)
• Adjourned CRA meeting and reconvened as City Council work session (7‑0 Pass)

Council Work Session Meeting

The council held a work session with briefings on economic forecasts and the Mayor’s recommended FY 2025‑26 budget. It received a resolution briefing to authorize up to $700 million in Airport Revenue Bonds for capital improvements at Salt Lake City International Airport. Additional items included updates on the General Obligation Bond for parks, a library budget amendment, and a discussion of the council policy manual’s communication budget. No formal public comment period or votes were scheduled for this session.

• Resolution briefing: authorize issuance and sale of up to $700 million Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2025
• Update and request for second issuance of General Obligation Bond for Parks, Trails and Open Space – nearly $35 million for projects such as Glendale Park
• Ordinance: Library Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2024‑25 – written briefing on budget adjustments
• Mayor’s Recommended Budget for FY 2025‑26 – administration and council staff overviews
• Council Policy Manual: follow‑up discussion on the Communication Budget section

The council voted 7‑0 to adjourn the work session and reconvene as the Community Reinvestment Agency Board. A second 7‑0 vote approved reconvening as the CRA Board to address the Consent Agenda. Unanimous straw‑poll votes supported several communication‑budget policies, while the council unanimously rejected a proposal to ban donations to non‑profits from the communications budget.

• Adjourn work session and meet as CRA Board (7‑0)
• Reconvene as CRA Board to approve Consent Agenda (7‑0)
• Unanimous support for using council communication funds for all communication efforts except promotional material
• Unanimous support for no limits on City Council Fund Balance used for communication efforts and materials
• Unanimous support for no limits on funds used by council members for direct communication initiatives
• Unanimous support to limit fund contributions to 10% of district total for community events
• All members voted against prohibiting donations to non‑profits from the communications budget

Revised Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council work session will receive briefings on several pending items, including a proposal to annex unincorporated properties north‑northeast of the Salt Lake International Airport. Other topics include an indefinite closure of an alley at approximately 9 North Chicago Street to consolidate Madsen Park parcels, a revenue update for the FY 2025‑26 budget, a follow‑up on Budget Amendment No. 5 for FY 2024‑25, and a discussion of city flag design standards. The session also includes interviews for multiple advisory board appointments.

• Ordinance: Northpoint Area Annexation – proposal to annex unincorporated land near the airport (tentative council action May 20, 2025)
• Ordinance: Alley Closure at approx. 9 North Chicago Street (Madsen Park) – to consolidate park parcels funded by the Parks, Trails, & Open Space GO Bond (tentative action July 8, 2025)
• Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Budget: Administration’s Revenue Update – briefing on the mayor’s recommended budget
• Ordinance: Budget Amendment No. 5 for FY 2024‑25 – follow‑up briefing covering funding for 400 South Bridge reconstruction, Community Land Trust home repairs, Hive Pass program, and public restroom study
• Ordinance: City Flag Standards – briefing on flag designs and display standards (tentative action May 6, 2025)

The council received updates on the Rio Grande District Plan, homelessness shelter availability, and the FY 2025‑26 revenue outlook. Staff presented briefings on the Northpoint annexation, an alley closure at 9 North Chicago Street, and the Metropolitan Water District budget. Interviews were conducted for several board appointments, with candidates slated for consent‑agenda approval at a later meeting. No formal motions or votes were recorded during the work session.

Revised LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance to consolidate up to 27 existing commercial, form‑based and mixed‑use districts into six new mixed‑use districts. The council will also hear public comment on an alley vacation near 2680 South Chadwick, a FY 2024‑25 budget amendment, and the tentative FY 2025‑26 budgets for the city and its Library Fund. Additional items include appointments to the Transportation Advisory Board, Racial Equity in Policing Commission, and Bicycle Advisory Committee.

• Ordinance: Mixed‑Use Zoning Consolidation (Petition No. PLNPCM2024-00707)
• Ordinance: Alley Vacation near 2680 South Chadwick (Petition No. PLNPCM2024-00973)
• Ordinance: Budget Amendment No. 5 for FY 2024‑25 (funds 400 South Bridge, Community Land Trust, Hive Pass, restroom study)
• Resolution: Tentative FY 2025‑26 budgets for Salt Lake City and Library Fund
• Board appointments: Transportation Advisory Board (Ari Tepper), Racial Equity in Policing Commission (Cenezhana Rokhaneevna), Bicycle Advisory Committee (Maxwell Hoagland, Kerry Doane, William D. Davis)

The council approved four prior meeting minutes and the work‑session minutes from early 2025. It adopted the tentative budgets for the Local Building Authority and the Community Reinvestment Agency for fiscal year 2025‑26, each passing 7‑0. The body also moved the mixed‑use zoning public hearing to a future meeting, also by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved May 7, 2024; May 21, 2024; June 4, 2024; June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 01 of 2025: tentative budget for LBA Capital Projects Fund FY 2025‑26 (7‑0)
• Adjourned LBA session and convened as Community Reinvestment Agency (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 07 of 2025: tentative budget for CRA FY 2025‑26 (7‑0)
• Adjourned CRA session and reconvened as City Council (7‑0)
• Approved work‑session minutes of Feb 18, Mar 4, Apr 15 2025 and formal minutes of Mar 25, Apr 15 2025 (7‑0)
• Moved to continue the mixed‑use zoning public hearing to a future council meeting (7‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive briefings on consolidating up to 27 zoning districts into six new mixed-use districts. Members will also review proposed FY 2025-26 budgets for the Department of Airports, Public Library System, and Department of Public Utilities.

• Proposal to consolidate up to 27 commercial, form-based, and mixed-use zoning districts into six new districts
• FY 2025-26 budget briefings for Department of Airports, Public Library System, and Department of Public Utilities
• Budget Amendment No. 5 for FY 2024-25 including 400 South Bridge Reconstruction and Community Land Trust home repairs
• Temporary zoning regulations for Volunteers of America, Geraldine E. King, Gail Miller, and St. Vincent de Paul resource centers
• Interviews for board appointments including Art Design, PNUT, and Transportation Advisory boards

During the work session, council members used straw polls to record unanimous support for several proposals, including raising the height limit for private directional signs, updating the public‑notice code, rezoning parcels on North Temple/Chicago Street to MU‑8, adding kennels as a conditional use, downzoning single‑family homes in mixed‑use zones, updating the Central City Master Plan, and approving affordable‑housing incentive options. A separate straw poll also showed all members present supporting a $5.2 million one‑time Funding Our Future allocation for vehicle replacements. No formal votes or final actions were taken; all items remain pending further action.

• Support raising private directional sign height limit from 4 ft to 8 ft (all members present)
• Support modifications to the Public Notice Code to align with 2025 State Code (all members present)
• Support rezoning 955 North Temple/Chicago Street to MU‑8 (all members present)
• Support adding kennel as a conditional use in MU‑2/3/5 (all members present)
• Support staff draft to downzone single‑family dwellings in MU zones (all members present)
• Support updating Central City Master Plan along State Street Corridor (all members present)
• Support affordable‑housing incentive bonus options (all members present)
• Support $5.2 M one‑time Funding Our Future for vehicle replacements (all members present)

LBA and Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council and Local Building Authority will accept public comment and consider adopting several ordinances, including a historic district for Yalecrest‑Upper Yale and changes to outdoor theater permits. They will also review a budget amendment that funds the 400 South Bridge reconstruction and other city programs, and an appropriation resolution allocating about $7.7 million in HUD federal grants for FY 2025‑26. Additional items include a zoning change for affordable housing at 273 East 800 South and a grant request for victim‑services staffing.

• Ordinance to create the Yalecrest‑Upper Yale Local Historic District covering 24 homes at 1802‑1885 East Yale Avenue.
• Ordinance to permit outdoor theaters in commercial districts by amending Title 21A of the city code.
• Zoning map amendment at ~273 East 800 South to RMF‑45 for a 34‑unit affordable housing project.
• Budget Amendment No.5 FY 2024‑25 adding funds for the 400 South Bridge Reconstruction, Community Land Trust home repairs, Hive Pass program, and a public restroom study.
• Appropriation resolution allocating approximately $7.7 million in HUD grants for FY 2025‑26.

The council approved the Yalecrest-Upper Yale Local Historic District ordinance with a 5‑1 vote. It also adopted the Outdoor Theaters ordinance (6‑0) and the zoning amendment for the 273 East 800 South site (5‑1) that adds a development‑agreement condition. The consent agenda was approved unanimously (5‑0). All motions were recorded as passed.

• Adopted Yalecrest-Upper Yale Local Historic District ordinance (5‑1)
• Adopted Outdoor Theaters ordinance (6‑0)
• Adopted zoning amendment for 273 East 800 South with development‑agreement condition (5‑1)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Adjourned LBA meeting and convened City Council (5‑0)

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency Board will approve the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss a resolution to adopt the Housing Development Funding Strategy for fiscal year 2025‑26. The board will also hold a straw poll on allocating $100,000 from the Program Income Fund for a sustainability consultant. Additional agenda items include setting dates for public comment on the FY 2025‑26 CRA budget and a possible motion to enter a closed session.

• Approve minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting
• Consider resolution adopting FY 2025‑26 Housing Development Funding Strategy
• Straw poll to allocate $100,000 for a sustainability consultant from the Program Income Fund
• Set dates (May 20 and June 3, 2025) for public comment on the FY 2025‑26 CRA budget
• Potential motion to enter a closed session for confidential matters

The CRA Board approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting. It adopted Resolution 06, establishing the FY 2025‑26 affordable housing funding priorities. The Board also approved a $100,000 allocation for a sustainability consultant, set public‑comment dates for the FY 2025‑26 budget, and entered a closed session for real‑property discussions.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 06 FY 2025‑26 Housing Development Funding Priorities (6‑0)
• Approved $100,000 sustainability consultant allocation (unanimously in favor)
• Set public‑comment dates May 20 and June 3, 2025 for FY 2025‑26 budget (6‑0)
• Entered Closed Session for real‑property strategy discussions (6‑0)
• Exited Closed Session and adjourned the meeting (6‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council work session will include briefings on a mixed‑use zoning consolidation proposal, an alley vacation near 2680 South Chadwick, the Sister Cities 2024 annual report, Budget Amendment No. 5 for FY 2024‑25, and HUD grant funding allocations. The council will discuss these items but no final actions are scheduled for this meeting; decisions are tentative and set for future dates. The session is a discussion among council members and select presenters, with the public invited to listen.

• Mixed‑Use (MU) Zoning Consolidation – consolidating up to 27 commercial, form‑based, and mixed‑use districts into six new MU districts
• Alley Vacation near 2680 South Chadwick – vacate city‑owned alley between approximately 2615‑2700 South and Beverly to Chadwick Streets
• Budget Amendment No. 5 – funding for the 400 South Bridge reconstruction, Community Land Trust home repairs, Hive Pass program expansion, and a public restroom study
• HUD Grant Funding Allocation – approximately $7.7 million for Community Development Block Grants, HOME Investment Partnership, Emergency Solutions Grants, and HOPWA programs
• Sister Cities Annual Report 2024 – briefing on 2024 accomplishments and future goals

The April 8 work session consisted of briefings on a mixed‑use zoning consolidation, an alley vacation request, the Sister Cities annual report, a budget amendment, and HUD grant allocations. Council members participated in informal straw polls, all of which showed support for the discussed items. No formal votes or approvals were recorded, and all actions remain tentative pending future public hearings.

Limited Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will consider a resolution to create the Convention Center Public Infrastructure District. This district is proposed to help finance the redevelopment of the Delta Center, the Salt Palace, and SEG's entertainment district.

• Resolution to create the Convention Center Public Infrastructure District

The council voted to adopt Resolution 09 of 2025, which creates a Public Infrastructure District to help finance redevelopment of the Delta Center, Salt Palace, Abravanel Hall and UMOCA. The motion was moved by Council Member Daniel Dugan, seconded by Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez, and passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote. The resolution defines the district’s role in supporting public assets and related projects.

• Adopted Resolution 09 of 2025 creating Public Infrastructure District (7‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive briefings on federal housing grant allocations and a proposal to create a Public Infrastructure District for the Convention Center area. Members will also discuss budget amendments for the 400 South Bridge and the Hive Pass program, and review transit concepts for Grand Boulevards.

• Allocation of approximately $7.7 million in HUD grant funding for FY 2025-26
• Resolution to create the Convention Center Public Infrastructure District for Delta Center, SEG entertainment district, and Salt Palace redevelopment
• Budget Amendment No. 5 for FY 2024-25 including 400 South Bridge Reconstruction and Community Land Trust home repairs
• Ordinance to re-establish the Salt Lake City Central Improvement Assessment Area (CBIA-25) for economic promotion and holiday lighting
• Concept development project for 500 South and 600 South Grand Boulevards from I-15 to 700 East

The Salt Lake City Council met in a work session and received informational briefings on homelessness services, wildfire risk, the 500 & 600 South Grand Boulevards concept, the Central Business Improvement Area ordinance, Budget Amendment No. 5, HUD grant allocations, and a Utah Transit Authority presentation. Council members requested additional information on several items, but no votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded.

Council Formal Meeting

The City Council is considering the creation of a public infrastructure district to help finance the redevelopment of the Delta Center, Salt Palace, and SEG's entertainment district. The body is also deciding on the use of ranked choice voting for the 2025 municipal election and the re-establishment of the Central Business Improvement Area.

• Public hearing for the Convention Center Public Infrastructure District
• Ordinance to re-establish the Salt Lake City Central Improvement Assessment Area (CBIA-25)
• Resolution regarding Ranked Choice Voting for the 2025 Municipal Election
• Proposed consolidation of up to 27 zoning districts into six new mixed-use (MU) districts
• Budget Amendment No. 5 for FY 2024-25 including 400 South Bridge Reconstruction funding

The council approved the work‑session and formal meeting minutes from December 2024 through February 2025. It adopted a joint ceremonial resolution recognizing April 2, 2025 as Start by Believing Day. Council members closed the public hearing on the proposed Public Infrastructure District and deferred further action. The council also adopted the CBIA‑25 assessment ordinance and approved an interlocal election services agreement with Salt Lake County.

• Approved work‑session and formal meeting minutes (Dec 10 2024, Jan 21 2025, Feb 4 2025) – 7‑0 Pass
• Adopted Resolution 08 of 2025 recognizing April 2 as Start by Believing Day – 7‑0 Pass
• Closed public hearing on Public Infrastructure District and deferred action – 7‑0 Pass
• Adopted Ordinance 16 of 2025 (CBIA‑25 Assessment Ordinance) – 7‑0 Pass
• Adopted Resolution 07 of 2025 for election services interlocal cooperation agreement – 7‑0 Pass

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will set an April 15, 2025 hearing to consider an ordinance creating the Yalecrest‑Upper Yale Local Historic District, amending the zoning map for 24 homes on East Yale Avenue. The council will also set April 15 hearings for ordinances on outdoor theaters, a zoning change at 273 East 800 South for affordable housing, and an alley vacation near 1409 South Edison Street. Public comment will be accepted on a FY 2024‑25 budget amendment and a sustainability grant application, and the council will vote on three Arts Council board appointments.

• Ordinance: Yalecrest‑Upper Yale Local Historic District – hearing set for April 15, 2025
• Ordinance: Permit outdoor theaters in Commercial Districts – hearing set for April 15, 2025
• Ordinance: Zoning map amendment at approx. 273 East 800 South for affordable housing – hearing set for April 15, 2025
• Ordinance: Alley vacation near 1409 South Edison Street – hearing set for April 15, 2025
• Board appointments: Ignacio Rosenberg, Eugenie Jaffe, and Ryan Canter to the Arts Council

The council approved the January 14, 2025 retreat minutes (6‑0) and adopted a joint ceremonial resolution recognizing March 31, 2025 as International Transgender Day of Visibility (6‑0). It then passed Ordinance 15 of 2025 amending the FY 2025 budget, including a $3,998,800.21 lead‑hazard reduction grant (7‑0). The council also referred a sustainability grant application to a future consent agenda (7‑0) and approved the consent agenda covering several future hearing dates and arts‑council appointments (7‑0).

• Approved retreat minutes of Jan 14 2025 (6‑0)
• Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution for International Transgender Day of Visibility (6‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 15 of 2025 amending FY 2025 budget, adding $3,998,800.21 lead‑hazard grant (7‑0)
• Referred Coalition for Green Capital grant application to future consent agenda (7‑0)
• Approved Consent agenda covering future hearing dates and arts‑council appointments (7‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The council will receive a briefing on the 2025 Annual Report from the Citizens’ Compensation Advisory Committee. They will consider a resolution to allocate approximately $7.7 million in federal HUD grant funds for FY 2025‑26 and to approve an interlocal agreement with HUD. The council will discuss confirming ranked‑choice voting for the 2025 municipal election through an interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County. The session also includes interviews for three Arts Council board appointments, routine reports, and a motion to enter closed session.

• Allocate ~ $7.7 million in HUD grant funding for FY 2025‑26 and approve HUD interlocal agreement
• Discuss confirmation of ranked‑choice voting for the 2025 municipal election and related interlocal agreement
• Interview Ignacio Rosenberg for appointment to the Arts Council Board (term through March 2028)
• Interview Eugenie Jaffe for appointment to the Arts Council Board (term through March 2028)
• Interview Ryan Canter for appointment to the Arts Council Board (term through March 2028)

The Salt Lake City Council approved a motion, 7‑0, to enter a closed session to discuss procurement information under the Utah Procurement Code. After the discussion, the council voted 7‑0 to exit the closed session and adjourn. Earlier in the work session, council members unanimously supported participation in ranked‑choice voting without a primary and approved several funding reallocations via straw polls.

• Enter closed session for procurement discussion (7‑0)
• Exit closed session and adjourn (7‑0)
• Support participation in Ranked Choice Voting without a primary (unanimous straw poll)
• Support continuing Interlocal Agreement with Salt Lake County (unanimous straw poll)
• Support moving $30,000 from South Valley Services to YWCA (unanimous straw poll)
• Support awarding $600,000 to line item #10 and moving $50,000 to Utah Film Center (unanimous straw poll)
• Support tabling line item #7 CDBG for later discussion (unanimous straw poll)
• Support remaining at $30,000 for current round then increasing to $50,000 (unanimous straw poll)

Limited Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency Board will receive information and discuss authorizing a portion of State Street CRA Strategic Intervention funds to develop a futsal court and possibly a pickleball court beneath the Mead Avenue underpass. No action is scheduled; staff will prepare an official proposal for a future meeting in April if the Board supports the idea.

• Informational discussion on Mead Avenue Underpass project
• Potential authorization of State Street CRA funds for a futsal court
• Potential authorization of State Street CRA funds for a pickleball court
• Staff to develop and present an official proposal in April

The board discussed a proposal to use $50,000 from the State Street Strategic Intervention Fund to build futsal and possibly pickleball courts under the Mead Avenue underpass. In a straw poll, all directors present voted to support releasing the funds, contingent on agreements with UDOT and the city. No other decisions were made at this meeting.

• Support release of $50,000 from State Street Strategic Intervention Fund for Mead Avenue Underpass project (unanimous)

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Community Reinvestment Agency Board will consider several funding resolutions for affordable housing, accessory dwelling units, and residential wealth-building. The board will also discuss a new commercial development loan policy and a tax reimbursement agreement for a mixed-use project.

• Up to $5.3 million in FY25 affordable housing allocations from the Housing Development Loan Program
• $2.9 million for the Community Development Corporation of Utah’s ADU Financing Program
• Nearly $3.3 million for Residential Wealth-Building funding allocations
• Proposed Commercial Development Loan Program (CDLP) policy to replace existing loan and adaptive reuse policies
• Tax Increment Reimbursement Agreement with Mountain West Development, LLC for the Pickle & Hide development

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council work session will include briefings on several pending items. Council members will discuss a zoning map amendment for a property at approximately 273 East 800 South to enable 34 affordable apartments, an alley vacation near 1409 South Edison Street, and a $7.7 million allocation of HUD grant funds for community development programs. Additional briefings will cover a state legislative update and a FY 2024‑25 budget amendment that includes a lead‑paint mitigation grant. No formal public comment period is scheduled for this meeting.

• Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at approx. 273 East 800 South – change from Institutional to RMF‑45 for 34 affordable units
• Ordinance: Alley Vacation near 1409 South Edison Street – transfer of city‑owned alley segment to adjacent owners
• Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Funding Allocations for HUD Community Development Block Grant, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA programs – about $7.7 million
• Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.4 for FY 2024‑25 – includes grant to mitigate lead‑paint hazards
• Informational: State Legislative Briefing Follow‑up – issues from the 2025 Utah legislative session

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hear public comment and decide on several items, including adopting a five‑year HUD Consolidated Plan, approving funding allocations for federal housing grants, and voting on a $100,000 Economic Development Loan for Cold Plunge Coffee, LLC. The meeting also includes appointments for the Director of Public Lands, the Police Chief, and several advisory boards, as well as a budget amendment date setting.

• Ordinance: $100,000 loan to Cold Plunge Coffee, LLC at 475 East 300 South from the Economic Development Loan Fund
• Public hearing on adopting the 2025‑29 HUD Consolidated Plan and related federal grant funding
• Adoption of an appropriations resolution for FY 2025‑26 Community Development Block Grant and other federal grants
• Ordinance: Alley vacation between 1161 South 300 West and 268 West Paxton Avenue
• Appointments: Director of Public Lands (Kim Shelley) and Police Chief (Brian Redd)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will brief on several proposals, including a zoning map amendment to establish the Yalecrest‑Upper Yale Local Historic District covering 24 homes on East Yale Avenue. Other items include an ordinance to allow outdoor theaters in commercial districts, a $100,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loan to Cold Plunge Coffee, LLC, and discussions of citywide parking policy and federal housing grant recommendations. The session also includes interviews for the police chief and other board appointments.

• Ordinance: Yalecrest‑Upper Yale Local Historic District (24 homes, 1802‑1885 East Yale Ave)
• Ordinance: Permit outdoor theaters in Commercial (CG) Districts
• Economic Development Loan Fund: $100,000 loan to Cold Plunge Coffee, LLC (475 East 300 South)
• Mayor’s recommendations for FY 2025‑26 CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA grant budgets
• Interview with Police Chief candidate Brian Redd

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will discuss several zoning amendments, including R-1 residential districts and public school standards. The body is also considering a loan for a local brewery and interviewing candidates for city appointments.

• Proposed $75,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loan for Policy Kings Brewery, LLC at 79 West 900 South
• Zoning map amendment proposal for 455 and 475 East 500 South to allow additional building height
• Proposed zoning text amendment to consolidate and simplify R-1 Single-Family Residential districts
• Temporary Land Use Regulation for K-12 public school development in the Public Lands District
• Interview of Mark Kittrell for appointment as Salt Lake City Attorney

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will consider a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-25, approve a $75,000 loan for Policy Kings Brewery, and set dates for public hearings on HUD funding and a zoning map amendment.

• Budget Amendment No.3 for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Ordinance approving $75,000 loan for Policy Kings Brewery, LLC
• Ordinance extending time for 704 East 900 South rezoning conditions
• Ordinance enacting temporary land use regulation for public schools
• Ordinance vacating alley between 1161 South 300 West and 268 West Paxton Avenue

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency Board will consider a motion to ratify the Chair and Vice Chair nominations, review and approve the Fiscal Year 2023-24 audit, and receive reports from the Executive Director, staff, and officers. The agenda also includes consent items to reappoint two members to the Reinvestment Advisory Committee and a proposal to enter a closed session for undisclosed matters.

• Motion to ratify Chair and Vice Chair nominations
• Review and approval of FY 2023-24 CRA/RDA audit
• Reappointment of Rosa Bandeirinha to Reinvestment Advisory Committee (term ends Jan 15, 2029)
• Reappointment of Nicholas Peterson to Reinvestment Advisory Committee (term ends Jan 15, 2029)
• Consideration of a closed‑session meeting

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a hybrid work session to discuss winter shelter plans, proposed zoning text amendments for single-family districts, and a plan to increase golf course fees. The meeting will also include briefings on the Liberty Park cultural landscape, the 2025-29 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan, and the upcoming State Legislative Session.

• Informational: Winter Shelter Plans Update
• Informational: R-1 Single-Family Residential Districts Proposed Zoning Text Amendment
• Informational: Proposed Golf Fee Increases (~$553,000 new revenue)
• Informational: Upcoming Liberty Park Cultural Landscape Report and Vision Plan
• 2025-29 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan Follow-up

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposal to consolidate up to 27 zoning districts into six new mixed-use districts and review a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The meeting also includes a briefing on a $350,000 loan for a local restaurant and updates on the Central Business Improvement Area.

• Ordinance to consolidate up to 27 zoning districts into six new mixed-use districts
• Budget Amendment No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• $350,000 Economic Development Loan for Himalayan Kitchen
• Ordinance to vacate an alley near 300 West and Paxton Avenue
• Ordinance to amend Title 2 for departmental policy guidance

Revised Council Formal Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings for 11 grant applications and a budget amendment. The body is also deciding on a business loan for a downtown restaurant and a collective bargaining resolution for the Public Library Board.

• Proposed $350,000 Economic Development Loan Fund loan for Himalayan Kitchen at 1388 South 300 West
• Public hearing for Budget Amendment No.3 for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Zoning map amendments for 2760, 2800, and 2828 North 2200 West from AG-2 to M-1
• Grant application for conversion of traffic signal at 1700 East and 2100 South to a roundabout
• Resolution to enable the Public Library to begin a Collective Bargaining Agreement process

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The CRA Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve recent meeting minutes, and receive briefings on a proposed Commercial Development Loan Program policy and the Gallivan Center. The Board will also hear reports from the Executive Director, staff, and the Chair and Vice Chair, and consider entering a closed session. Public comments are invited at the start of the meeting.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair (straw poll)
• Approval of November 12 and December 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Briefing on Commercial Development Loan Program policy
• Briefing on Gallivan Center overview
• Reports and announcements from Executive Director, staff, Chair and Vice Chair

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will discuss a budget amendment for FY 2024-25 and a proposal to increase development potential at 3052 East Emigration Canyon Road. Other items include a request for $3.1 million for Green Loop project guidelines and a resolution regarding collective bargaining for the Public Library Board.

• Zoning amendment for 3052 East Emigration Canyon Road from FR-2/21,780 to RMF-75
• Budget Amendment No. 3 for FY 2024-25 including Fleet Block infrastructure and a Justice Bus
• Request to release $3.1 million in CIP funding for Green Loop project guidelines and design
• Collective bargaining resolution for the Salt Lake City Public Library Board
• Interview of Keith Reynolds for appointment as City Recorder

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will consider several ordinances, including a Library Budget Amendment that moves $190,000 from unused employee benefits to fund the Main Library roof renovation, a gas‑station zoning amendment that tightens distance requirements from water bodies and parks, and an alley vacation for the alley near 373 West American Avenue. The council will also vote on appointments for City Recorder, the Housing Authority, and the Business Advisory Board, and on a fee‑schedule amendment that makes the Rate Stabilization Fee waiver retroactive to July 1 2024.

• Library Budget Amendment No.1 – reallocate $190,000 to Main Library roof renovation
• Ordinance amending Title 21A to set stricter gas‑station distance standards
• Ordinance to vacate alley adjacent to approximately 373 West American Avenue
• Consolidated Fee Schedule Amendment – retroactive Rate Stabilization Fee waiver to July 1 2024
• Appointment of Keith Reynolds as City Recorder

City Council Retreat

The Salt Lake City Council will meet at the Thomas S. Monson Center for a retreat to discuss priorities for the coming year. A standing agenda item is a tentative closed session, where the Council may vote to enter a closed meeting for matters such as personnel issues, collective bargaining strategy, litigation, real‑property transactions, security deployment, or attorney‑client matters.

• Consider motion to enter Closed Session under Section 52-4-205 for specified purposes

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to nominate its 2025 Chair and Vice Chair and interview candidates for city leadership roles. Members will receive briefings on utility rates, legislative priorities, and proposed budget and zoning changes.

• 2024 Comprehensive Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Rate Study briefing
• Proposed alley vacation at approximately 373 West American Avenue
• Library budget amendment to re-appropriate $190,000 for Main Library roof renovation
• Proposed $40,000 deposit to Public Art Program Maintenance Fund
• Residential waste and recycling collection route changes starting February 3, 2025

Council Formal Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on two grant applications and two zoning amendments. The body is also deciding on a new light industrial zoning district, campaign finance changes, and several city appointments.

• Northpoint Light Industrial (M-1A) Zoning District text amendment
• Zoning amendment for 333 West 700 South to change CG to D-2
• Zoning amendment for 238 South Concord Street and 1255 West Pierpont Avenue to RMF-30
• Proposed $190,000 budget re-appropriation for Main Library roof renovation
• Legislative action to increase maximum hedge height to 6 feet and fence height to 7 feet