Ogden council adopts drinking-establishment rules 4-3, elects Bart Blair chair and Marcia White vice chair
January 5, 2021, 6:00 p.m. · Electronic meeting via Zoom
The council adopted Ordinance 2021-1 on drinking establishments in the CBDI zone by a 4-3 vote. It elected Council Member Bart Blair chair, 7-0, and Council Member Marcia White vice chair, 6-1, and committed to the Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. It also adopted a consolidated plan amendment, a $2,020,400 budget amendment, microenterprise loan changes and golf cart fees.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 9a · Zoning
Drinking establishment and linear block definition text amendments (Ordinance 2021-1)
Approved · 4-3
On a Planning Commission report, the council adopted Ordinance 2021-1 amending provisions on drinking establishments in the CBDI zone. The results document records the vote as 4-3 and does not name the members who voted no.
- Zone: CBDI
Item 10a-i · Appointment
Election of council chair
Approved · 7-0
The council approved Council Member Bart Blair as Council Chair.
Item 10a-ii · Appointment
Election of council vice chair
Approved · 6-1
The council approved Council Member Marcia White as Council Vice Chair. The results document records the vote as 6-1 and does not name the dissenting member.
Item 4a · Other
Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Joint Resolution 2021-1)
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted a joint resolution committing the city to the Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Item 8a · Budget
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan Amendment #1; budget and microenterprise loan changes
Approved · 7-0
After a public hearing, the council adopted Resolution 2020-33 (Amendment #1 to the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan and FY2021 Annual Action Plan), Ordinance 2020-63 raising the FY2021 budget by $2,020,400, and Resolution 2021-1 amending Micro Enterprise Loan Program guidelines, each 7-0.
- Budget$2.02 million
Item 8b · Taxes and fees
Golf cart fee adjustments at El Monte and Mount Ogden (Ordinance 2020-64)
Approved · 7-0
After a public hearing, the council adopted Ordinance 2020-64 amending golf cart fees for El Monte and Mount Ogden golf courses.
Item 6a-b · Roads and utilities
FrontRunner North expansion and Business Depot Ogden station: capital plan and $3 million budget set for Jan. 19 hearing
Approved · 7-0
By common consent the council set Jan. 19 hearings on Ordinance 2021-4, adding Project EN009 for the FrontRunner North expansion and a new station at Business Depot Ogden, and Ordinance 2021-3, a $3,000,000 budget increase to recognize funding from the Weber Area Council of Governments.
- Grant$3.00 million to Weber Area Council of Governments
Item 6c · Roads and utilities
26th Street improvements budget amendment set for Jan. 19 hearing (Ordinance 2021-2)
Approved · 7-0
By common consent the council set a Jan. 19 hearing on Ordinance 2021-2, a $5,723,550 gross budget increase for 26th Street improvements.
- Budget$5.72 million
Item 6d · Other
Council rules and norms on electronic meetings (Resolution 2021-2)
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Resolution 2021-2 amending its rules and norms regarding electronic meetings.
Item 5a-b · Presentation
Fiscal Year 2020 audit report and annual financial report accepted for review
Approved · 7-0
The council voted to accept for review the FY2020 audit report from independent auditors HMBE and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presented by the city comptroller.
Item 3a · Presentation
Recognition of Amy Mabey
No action
The council recognized Council Policy Analyst Amy Mabey for 12 years of service in the council office.