Magna council rezones a medical office site to commercial, 5-0, and tables a playground purchase; speakers weigh in on the mayor investigation report
September 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m. · Broadway Building, 3151 S. Broadway Street
Magna's City Council voted 5-0 on Sept. 22 to approve Ordinance 2026-O-23, rezoning the parcel at 3665 S. 8400 W. from R-M multi-family residential to C-1 commercial to match its existing medical offices, and 5-0 to table a Play & Park playground equipment purchase until the long-range planner can present the full park plan. Thirteen residents and a former mayor spoke in public comment, most about a report of investigation into Mayor Mick Sudbury; the minutes record no council action on it. The council also heard the fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 financial report, which said revenues beat projections by about 10 percent, and the minutes were approved Oct. 13.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 30, 2026.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 1 approved, 1 continued, and 1 discussed.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
6 members were present.
Residents raised residents asked about accountability and possible sanctions after a report of investigation into the mayor; no council action recorded.
The next one was on October 13, 2026: Magna council agenda: municipal code restatement, park study and federal aid agreement for 2810 South realignment
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Rezone 3665 S. 8400 W. from R-M to C-1 | Approved · 5-0 |
| Playground equipment from Play & Park for a neighborhood park | Continued · 5-0 |
| Proposed updates to Titles 1 and 2 of the Magna municipal code | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item Ordinance 2026-O-23 · Development
Rezone 3665 S. 8400 W. from R-M to C-1
Approved · 5-0
Planning Manager Brian Tucker said the existing medical office building no longer fit the multi-family zone under the city's updated code. Staff noted the original R-M approval limited height to 45 feet and barred residential uses, and the C-1 zone has the same 45-foot limit and no residential use. The parcel sits on Magna's primary commercial corridor under the 2021 general plan.
- From R-M to C-1
- Height limit 45 feet, no residential use
Item 8.A · Contract
Playground equipment from Play & Park for a neighborhood park
Continued · 5-0
Grant Coordinator Lea Kingsley presented two options: about $93,110 (option 1) and about $99,136 (option 2) after a 50 percent grant discount on the main structure and freight. The council wanted to see the broader park plan from Long Range Planner Matt Starley first and tabled the item.
- Option 1: $93,109.66
- Option 2: $99,135.91
Item Discussion · Other
Proposed updates to Titles 1 and 2 of the Magna municipal code
Discussed
Clayton Preece said Magna inherited Salt Lake County ordinances at incorporation and needs language reflecting its own structure. Discussion only; council asked for more review time before adoption.
What residents said
Residents asked about accountability and possible sanctions after a report of investigation into the mayor; no council action recorded
Thirteen people spoke in public comment and one email was read into the record. Several asked that public comment move earlier in the agenda and that the limit be extended. Most remarks concerned the report of investigation into Mayor Sudbury: some speakers supported the mayor and urged cooperation and patience while the process concludes, while others said they found the report's findings concerning and asked about accountability and sanctions. Council Member Prokopis said the council intends to implement recommendations to protect the city and its staff. The minutes record no vote on the report.