Salt Lake City, UT

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will consider ordinances to prohibit correctional facilities and jails in certain zones and rezone properties at the former Ballpark site. The body will also hold public hearings on several grant applications and HUD community development needs.

• Proposed rezoning of properties including 55 West Paxton Avenue and 1356 South Main Street to Mixed-Use districts
• Ordinance to make community correctional facilities and jails prohibited uses in Land Use Tables
• Public hearing for 2027-2028 HUD General Community Development Needs
• Grant application for a 3,775-gallon portable water dip source for the Fire Department
• Proposed $36,000 budget increase for a new TSA-required airport badging fee

Council Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to receive briefings on zoning amendments for housing, library renovations, and electric device rules on trails. The body will also discuss water conservation and the Salt Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Proposed zoning amendments to R-1, R-2, SR-1, and SR-1A districts to create 'Small Lot Dwellings'
• Library Capital Projects Plan including reconstruction of Anderson-Foothill and expansion of Day-Riverside branches with $5,985,000 in preparation funding
• Proposed rules for electric-assisted bicycles and motorcycles on Department of Public Lands pathways and trails
• Resolution to adopt the updated Salt Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Briefing on the retracted request for the Sugar House Business District 2027 Special Assessment Area

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Community Reinvestment Agency Board will review funding for commercial projects and a land sale for affordable housing. The body will also discuss lease amendments for a transitional housing facility and updates to reinvestment zone policies.

• Funding allocations for Commercial Development Loan Program requests totaling $9,030,501
• Amended lease term sheet for HomeInn Rio Grande, LLC at 428 West 300 South
• Land disposition to Ulysses Development at 100 South for 116 residential units and artist space
• Policy revisions for Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone and Tax Increment Reimbursement Program
• Briefing on Phase 1 public improvements for the Rio Grande District

Council Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a briefing session to gather information on several proposals. Discussions include updates to electric-device rules on public trails, risk management policies, and zoning changes for the former Ballpark property.

• Briefing on HF Sinclair's proposed expansion of the Westline Connect Pipeline
• Proposed Title 21A amendment regarding electric-assisted bicycles and motorcycles on public trails
• Rezoning of properties at 55 W Paxton Ave, 77 W 1300 S, 1355-1357 S West Temple, 1356 S Main St, 1381 S West Temple, and 1395-1397 S West Temple
• Legislative Action requesting a review of Risk Management coverage levels and emergency coordination

Council Work Session Meeting

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

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

The Council conducted interviews for three appointment positions, which will be placed on a future Consent Agenda for formal approval. The Council also entered a closed meeting to discuss real property and attorney-client matters.

• Interviewed John Milliken for Public Utilities Advisory Board; appointment moved to Consent Agenda
• Interviewed Clarence Verhoef for Public Utilities Advisory Board; appointment moved to Consent Agenda
• Interviewed Landon Kraczek for Planning Commission; appointment moved to Consent Agenda
• Approved motion to enter closed meeting for real property and attorney-client matters (6-0)
• Approved motion to exit closed meeting (6-0)

Council Formal Meeting

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

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

Council Formal Meeting

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

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

The City Council approved a zoning amendment to allow 22 townhomes in the Liberty Wells neighborhood and appointed Nick Stiles to the Justice Court. Several public hearings were held regarding budget amendments and utility fees, with actions deferred to future meetings.

• Approved rezoning at 1990 and 2002 South 500 East for 22 townhomes (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Nick Stiles to the Salt Lake City Justice Court (7-0)
• Approved proximity waiver for liquor permit for Silverside Deli (7-0)
• Approved alley vacation near 2553 South Chadwick Street (7-0)
• Approved work session minutes from August 25, 2026 (7-0)
• Deferred action on zoning amendment at 2025 and 2075 West 2670 North (7-0)
• Referred FY 2026-27 Budget Amendment No.1 to a future date (7-0)
• Referred two COPS grant applications to a future Consent Agenda (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

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

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

Council Formal Meeting

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

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

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

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

Council Work Session Meeting

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

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

Council Work Session Meeting

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

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

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

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

Council Limited Formal Meeting

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

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

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

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

Council Formal Meeting

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

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

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

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

Council Work Session Meeting

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

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

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

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

Council Work Session Meeting

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

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

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

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

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

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

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

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

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

Council Formal Meeting

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

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

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

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

Limited Council Formal Meeting

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

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

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

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

Council Work Session Meeting

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

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

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

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

Council Formal Meeting

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

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

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

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

Council Work Session Meeting

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

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

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

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

Council Formal Meeting

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

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

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

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

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

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

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

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

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

LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

El Concejo decidirá sobre el presupuesto provisional para el año fiscal 2026-27, que incluye un aumento de los impuestos sobre la propiedad, y adoptará las ordenanzas relacionadas con la carga impositiva, el programa de tarifas y la compensación de los empleados. Se llevarán a cabo audiencias públicas sobre cuatro solicitudes de subvención: mejoras de intersecciones de Safe Streets for All, un parque infantil para todas las capacidades en Civic Center, puestos de policía cerca de refugios para personas sin hogar y un programa de reinversión de justicia. La Local Building Authority y la Community Reinvestment Agency también aprobarán sus presupuestos para el año fiscal 2026-27.

• Presupuesto provisional con un ajuste de la tasa de impuestos sobre la propiedad que excede la tasa impositiva certificada para el año fiscal 2026-27
• Ordenanza que adopta la tasa de la carga impositiva, incluyendo la carga del Library Fund
• Solicitud de subvención para mejoras de seguridad peatonal en 110 intersecciones (Safe Streets for All)
• Solicitud de subvención para el Civic Center All Abilities Destination Playground (Salt Lake County Recreation Bond)
• Solicitud de subvención para financiar 19 puestos de policía cerca de refugios para personas sin hogar (Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Grant)

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

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

Council Work Session Meeting

El Concejo recibirá informes de seguimiento sobre asuntos no resueltos para el presupuesto del Año Fiscal 2026-27 y un cronograma propuesto de impacto de los impuestos sobre la propiedad. También considerarán una resolución para eximir las reglas de proximidad para un permiso de licores en Via Veneto Pizzarium (511 East 900 South) y una ordenanza para crear licencias comerciales de alquileres a corto plazo. Se incluye una reunión cerrada tentativa para posibles discusiones sobre litigios, propiedad o personal.

• Resolución para eximir la proximidad de licores para Via Veneto Pizzarium en 511 East 900 South, frente a Liberty Park
• Ordenanza que promulga el Capítulo 5.13 para licencias comerciales de alquileres a corto plazo
• Informe de seguimiento sobre asuntos no resueltos del presupuesto de FY 2026-27
• Cronograma propuesto de impacto de los impuestos sobre la propiedad para FY 2026-27 (tentativo)
• Posible reunión cerrada para litigios, negociación colectiva o bienes raíces

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

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

Council Work Session Meeting

Esta es una sesión de trabajo programada donde el Salt Lake City Council recibirá una sesión informativa de seguimiento sobre asuntos no resueltos relacionados con el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-27. El Concejo también discutirá el cronograma propuesto del impacto de los impuestos sobre la propiedad, que incluye artículos financiados a través de un aumento en los impuestos sobre la propiedad. No se ha programado ninguna acción formal ni período de comentarios públicos; la reunión es para la discusión del Concejo y la dirección del personal.

• Sesión informativa de seguimiento sobre asuntos no resueltos para el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-27
• Discusión del cronograma propuesto del impacto de los impuestos sobre la propiedad del Presupuesto Recomendado del Alcalde
• Revisión de artículos propuestos para financiamiento a través de un aumento en los impuestos sobre la propiedad
• Informe del Presidente y Vicepresidente
• Posible reunión cerrada bajo el Código de Utah para sesiones de estrategia sobre litigios, propiedad o personal

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

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

Limited Council Formal Meeting

Esta es una Reunión Formal Limitada con un solo punto de acción: una resolución para nombrar a un nuevo miembro al Salt Lake City Council para el Distrito 4, cubriendo la vacante hasta el 4 de enero de 2028. El concejo también administrará el Juramento de Cargo. No hay audiencias públicas, artículos de consentimiento u otros asuntos programados.

• Resolución para nombrar a un nuevo miembro del concejo para el Distrito 4 (término hasta el 4 de enero de 2028)

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

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

Council Work Session Meeting

El Concejo de la Ciudad de Salt Lake llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-27, que incluye el presupuesto del departamento de 911, asuntos presupuestarios no resueltos e intenciones legislativas. También recibirán una sesión informativa sobre un anexo propuesto con UTA para implementar un servicio de autobús frecuente en 200 South, 900 South, 2100 South y 1000 North. Además, el Concejo entrevistará a los solicitantes para la vacante del Distrito Cuatro y a los candidatos para la Comisión de Nominación Judicial.

• Sesión informativa sobre el anexo No.10 al Acuerdo Interlocal con UTA para las rutas de la Red de Servicio Frecuente en 200 South, 900 South, 2100 South y 1000 North
• Sesión informativa y discusión del presupuesto propuesto del Departamento de 911 para el año fiscal 2026-27 (despacho de policía y bomberos)
• Revisión de las intenciones legislativas y posibles nuevas intenciones para el presupuesto del año fiscal 2027
• Discusión del cronograma de impacto de los impuestos sobre la propiedad y los elementos propuestos para financiamiento a través de un aumento en los impuestos sobre la propiedad
• Entrevistas para la vacante del Distrito Cuatro del Concejo y miembros de la Comisión de Nominación Judicial (Kate Fairchild y David Quealy)

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

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

Council Formal Meeting

El concejo considerará la adopción de la Enmienda al Presupuesto No. 5 para el año fiscal 2025-26, que incluye financiamiento para nuevos oficiales de policía, reemplazo de vehículos de patrulla antiguos y la transferencia de impuestos sobre la propiedad a la biblioteca. También llevarán a cabo audiencias públicas sobre el cierre de un callejón en Jefferson Park para facilitar mejoras del parque financiadas por un Bono GO, y considerarán una resolución para designar el Área de Evaluación Especial de Sugar House. Los artículos adicionales incluyen nombramientos a la Comisión de Nominación Judicial y la fijación de fechas de audiencias públicas para una vacante de callejón y una enmienda al código de negocios móviles.

• Ordenanza que cierra callejones en Jefferson Park para consolidar parcelas para mejoras del parque financiadas por GO Bond y CIP
• Resolución de intención para designar el área de evaluación especial 2027 del Distrito de Negocios de Sugar House con evaluación secundaria para iluminación y señalización
• Nombramiento de Kate Fairchild y David Quealy a la Comisión de Nominación Judicial de Salt Lake City
• Fijación de audiencia pública para la vacante de callejón en 567 East Warnock Avenue adyacente a la Interestatal 80
• Fijación de audiencia pública para la enmienda de texto de negocios móviles para cumplir con los cambios en la ley estatal

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

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

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

La Junta de la CRA recibirá una sesión informativa y considerará la adopción de una resolución para aprobar un acuerdo de reembolso de incremento de impuestos con Silos South BCG LPG Partners LLC para las fases I‑V de Silo Park Development en aproximadamente 455 West 500 South en la Salt Lake Central Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone. La reunión también incluye comentarios públicos sobre los asuntos de la CRA, informes de la Directora Ejecutiva y del Presidente y Vicepresidente, y una moción para celebrar una reunión cerrada bajo las leyes de Utah.

• Resolución: Solicitud de Reembolso de Incremento de Impuestos de Silo Park Development con Silos South BCG LPG Partners LLC (fases I‑V)
• Comentarios públicos sobre los asuntos de la CRA (comentarios escritos y orales de dos minutos)
• Informe de la Directora Ejecutiva
• Informe del Presidente y Vicepresidente
• Moción para entrar en una reunión cerrada bajo el Código de Utah §52-4-205

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

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