Council adopts three rezones and downtown assessment; fireworks funding fails 3-4
March 1, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
The Council unanimously adopted rezones for the former Fire Station No. 3 property, 1193 West California Avenue and 2060 North 2200 West, and the three-year downtown CBIA-22 assessment. A motion to fund a July fireworks show in Budget Amendment No. 6 failed 3-4, while three new Arts Council positions passed 6-1. The minutes are marked pending and not yet approved.
From the draft minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Mayor's recommendations for CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA funding | Discussed |
| Art Barn lease fee waiver | Approved · 7-0 |
| Budget Amendment No. 6, fiscal year 2021-22 | Approved with conditions · 7-0 |
| Postponed: one-year action plan for CDBG and other federal grants, fiscal year 2022-23 | Continued |
| Rezone and master plan amendment for former Fire Station No. 3 property | Approved · 7-0 |
| Rezone at 1193 West California Avenue | Approved · 7-0 |
| Rezone at 2060 North 2200 West | Approved · 7-0 |
| Assessment for the Central Business Improvement Area (CBIA-22) | Approved · 7-0 |
| Consent agenda: hearing dates and board appointments | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item A5 · Budget
Mayor's recommendations for CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA funding
Discussed
Mayor Erin Mendenhall presented funding recommendations for federal housing and community development grants, saying they advance goals in the HUD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. Council Member Amy Fowler thanked her and the resident advisory boards. No vote was taken.
Item B1 · Contract
Art Barn lease fee waiver
Approved · 7-0
After a hearing with no public comment, the Council adopted Resolution 5 of 2022 waiving lease fees for the Salt Lake City Arts Council Foundation's use of the Art Barn at 54 Finch Lane, which houses Arts Council headquarters and the Finch Lane Gallery.
- FeeAmount not given to Salt Lake City Arts Council Foundation
Item B2 · Budget
Budget Amendment No. 6, fiscal year 2021-22
Approved with conditions · 7-0
After a hearing with no public comment, the Council partly adopted Ordinance 6 of 2022 as shown on the motion sheet, 7-0. It then voted 6-1 to create three full-time Arts Council positions (item A-9), with Council Member Fowler opposed. A motion by Council Member Darin Mano to fund a city fireworks event (item A-7) failed 3-4. Council Member Alejandro Puy raised fire safety and air quality and said the money could be used in other ways; the discussion also noted drought and dry conditions. A motion to defer item A-7 was made but no vote was held.
Item B3 · Budget
Postponed: one-year action plan for CDBG and other federal grants, fiscal year 2022-23
Continued
The item was rescheduled to March 22 at 7 p.m. because public information was not available. No one was present to comment.
Item C1 · Zoning
Rezone and master plan amendment for former Fire Station No. 3 property
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 7 of 2022 rezoning four Redevelopment Agency parcels from PL (Public Lands) to CSHBD1 (Sugar House Business District) and amending the Sugar House plan map, to combine them with property to the east for future development. No development proposal is attached.
- Current zone → proposed: PL → CSHBD1
- Owner: Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City
Item C2 · Zoning
Rezone at 1193 West California Avenue
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 8 of 2022 rezoning the property from R-1/7,000 to R-1/5,000 single-family residential. The owner intends to subdivide and build two homes, possibly with attached accessory dwelling units.
- Current zone → proposed: R-1/7,000 → R-1/5,000
Item C3 · Zoning
Rezone at 2060 North 2200 West
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 9 of 2022 rezoning one parcel from AG-2 (Agricultural) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to implement master plan zoning for future commercial use.
- Current zone → proposed: AG-2 → M-1
Item F1 · Taxes and fees
Assessment for the Central Business Improvement Area (CBIA-22)
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 10 of 2022 confirming the equalized assessment list and levying the downtown special assessment for three years to fund economic promotion. An appellant property owner told the Council his property is mostly non-street-facing and benefits only marginally. A senior city attorney said the Board of Equalization had found the property benefited and that the decision was the Council's.
Item G · Other
Consent agenda: hearing dates and board appointments
Approved · 7-0
The Council set March 22 hearings on special event permits under 31 days, a rezone at 2333 West North Temple Street (Airport Inn), a street vacation at 601 South 900 East, and homeless resource center and shelter text amendments. It also appointed Katie Darter (Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board), Kristina Olivas (Business Advisory Board), John Bradshaw (Airport Board) and Sarah Reale (Library Board), and reappointed Darin Piccoli to the Business Advisory Board. Council Member Mano's friendly amendment removed item G1 (special event permits), following the work session discussion.
What residents said
Development agreementsTrain horn noise on the west sideSafety in Poplar GroveFireworks, drought and air quality
Four speakers addressed the Council. A downtown property owner appealed the CBIA-22 assessment on his property. One speaker raised concerns about development agreements and called for more public hearings. One asked for a new train quiet zone on the west side, citing horns late at night. One said the Poplar Grove neighborhood had speeding, fires, crime and trash in the park and felt less safe.