Council agenda: budget hearings continue, Central Wasatch Commission change and City Recorder appointment up for action
June 2, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
The revised June 2 formal meeting agenda lists continued hearings on the fiscal year 2020-21 budget and labor agreements, Budget Amendment No. 6, the Central Wasatch Commission agreement and the City Recorder appointment. The wildfire vegetation permit hearing was listed as postponed. No minutes are posted, so results are not recorded here.
From the agenda; results are added when minutes are posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item F.2 · Other
Ceremonial resolution celebrating Pride Month
Pending
The Council was to consider a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall celebrating Pride Month.
Item G.1 · City code
Vegetation reduction permits for wildfire mitigation (hearing postponed)
Pending
The agenda says this public hearing was postponed and the Council would set a new date once one is identified. The ordinance would create a permit program letting qualifying residents reduce vegetation on a strip of City open land next to their property.
Item G.2 · Budget
Budget Amendment No. 6 for fiscal year 2019-20
Pending
Public comment and possible adoption of the amendment, which includes $2 million for earthquake repairs to City buildings and $1.5 million from the Volkswagen settlement for 11 diesel trucks. The Council might also consider other appropriations tied to the emergency declarations, such as year-end public safety expenses and specialized training.
- Budget$2.00 million
- Budget$1.50 million
Item G.3-G.8 · Budget
Employee agreements: AFSCME, firefighters and police association MOUs and non-represented compensation plan
Pending
Continued hearings on ordinances appropriating funds for and approving fiscal year 2020-21 memoranda of understanding with AFSCME Local 1004, the International Association of Firefighters Local 81 and the Salt Lake Police Association, and a compensation plan for non-represented employees. Action was tentatively set for June 9.
Item G.9-G.13 · Taxes and fees
Fiscal year 2020-21 budget, tax levy, Library Fund, fee schedule and enterprise fund payments in lieu of taxes
Pending
Continued hearings on the property tax levy (including the Library Fund levy), the Library Fund budget, Consolidated Fee Schedule amendments, the main City budget and staffing document, and enterprise fund payments in lieu of taxes. Action was tentatively set for June 9.
Item B.1, D.1 · Budget
Local Building Authority and Redevelopment Agency fiscal year 2020-21 budgets
Pending
The Local Building Authority and Redevelopment Agency boards were to continue hearings on their final fiscal year 2020-21 budgets.
Item G.14 · Parks
Grant application: 2020 YouthCity Summer Food Service Program
Pending
Public comment on a $6,500 application to provide a daily snack to YouthCity summer participants at Central City Recreation Center, Fairmont Park, Liberty Park, Ottinger Hall and Sorenson Unity Center. Staff recommended closing the hearing and referring it to a future consent agenda.
- Grant$6,500
Item G.15 · Public safety
Grant application: Camp Athena and Camp Prometheus, Motorola Solutions Foundation
Pending
Public comment on a Fire Department application for $45,000 to support Camp Athena and Camp Prometheus, covering turnout gear, firefighter overtime and items such as food, t-shirts, bags and water bottles. Staff recommended closing the hearing and referring it to a future consent agenda.
- Grant$45,000 to Motorola Solutions Foundation
Item J.1 · Appointment
Advice and consent: City Recorder appointment
Pending
The Council was to consider approving Cindy Lou Trishman as Salt Lake City Recorder. Staff recommended suspending the rules to consider motions.
Item K.1 · Other
Amendment to the Central Wasatch Commission interlocal agreement, including admitting the Town of Brighton
Pending
The Council was to consider a resolution amending the commission's interlocal agreement to change membership criteria, make structural changes and add the newly incorporated Town of Brighton. The commission implements the 2017 Mountain Accord.