Council adopts Budget Amendment No. 3, two rezones and a six-month temporary shelter community
December 12, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
The council adopted Budget Amendment No. 3 for fiscal 2023-24 6-0, approved rezones on 900 West and Lincoln Street, and unanimously enacted temporary rules for a pilot shelter community at 255 South 600 West. It created a Division of Legislative Affairs 7-0 and deferred a firefighters' retirement system resolution. Many residents used public comment to urge a council statement on a cease-fire in Gaza.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item B1 · Budget
Budget Amendment No. 3, fiscal year 2023-24
Approved · 6-0
After a brief introduction from staff and no public comment, the council closed the hearing and adopted Ordinance 81 of 2023. The amendment includes four new paramedic positions in the Fire Department, a Legislative Division with four positions in the City Attorney's Office, and more than $6 million in added transportation impact fees for 2100 South in Sugar House and the 600/700 North corridor. Council Member Puy was absent for this vote.
Item C1 · Zoning
Rezone at approximately 1380 South 900 West
Approved · 6-0
The council adopted Ordinance 82 of 2023 rezoning 1380 South 900 West, 1361 South 1000 West and 1367 South 1000 West from R-1/7,000 single-family to RMF-30 low-density multi-family. The applicant owns only the 900 West parcel and intends to develop only that; the other two are owned by a separate organization that asked to be included. A redevelopment proposal is to be submitted later. Puy was absent.
- Applicant: the applicant of TAG SLC, for the property owners
- Petition: PLNPCM2023-00172
- Current zone to proposed: R-1/7,000 to RMF-30
- Council District 2
Item C2 · Zoning
Rezone at 2157 South Lincoln Street
Approved with conditions · 6-0
The council adopted Ordinance 78 of 2023 rezoning 2157 South Lincoln Street from RB (Residential/Business) to CSHBD2 (Sugar House Business District), subject to a development agreement. The rezone would enable a multi-family project on this and adjacent parcels; the property holds a Victorian home used as an office that would be preserved. The agreement requires the owner to maintain the home's exterior in about its current condition and not materially alter it or change its height, to build sidewalks at least seven feet wide along Lincoln Street, Elm Avenue and 1000 East with street trees reaching 33% vegetation, and runs with the land for 50 years. Puy was absent.
- Applicant: the applicant, for the property owners
- Petition: PLNPCM2023-00239
- Current zone to proposed: RB to CSHBD2
- Conditions: development agreement preserving the Victorian home exterior, 7-foot sidewalks, street trees, 50-year term
- Council District 7
Item E1 · Other
Resolution adopting a Code of Conduct for the City Council
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Resolution 36 of 2023, officially adopting a Code of Conduct for the Salt Lake City Council.
Item E2 · Public safety
Temporary zoning regulations for a temporary shelter community at 255 South 600 West
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Ordinance 79 of 2023 authorizing a temporary shelter community for up to six months. The pilot, managed with the State Office of Homeless Services, has 27 portable living structures for up to 50 people experiencing homelessness and office space for at least two on-site support staff.
Item F1 · Other
Resolution asking to admit emergency medical personnel to the firefighters retirement system
Tabled · 7-0
The council voted to defer action on a resolution asking that paramedics and social workers be admitted to the Tier 2 Firefighter Utah Retirement System. The resolution relates to new paramedic positions in the budget amendment.
Item F2 · City code
Ordinance creating a Division of Legislative Affairs in the City Attorney's Office
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Ordinance 80 of 2023 amending section 2.08.040 of city code to create a Division of Legislative Affairs and clarify functions of the City Attorney's Office, including the City Recorder and outside executive or legislative counsel.
Item G1 · City code
Set Jan. 9, 2024 hearing on Landscaping and Buffers text amendment
Approved · 7-0
On consent, the council set a Jan. 9, 2024, 7 p.m. public hearing on amendments to Title 21A landscaping and buffer rules meant to reduce water use, enhance the urban forest and improve air quality and green infrastructure.
Item G2 · Appointment
Planning Commission appointment: Brian Scott
Approved · 6-0
The council approved Brian Scott for a term ending Dec. 12, 2027. Council Member Mano recused himself.
Item G3-G4, G6 · Appointment
Arts Council Board (Lana Taylor, Sabrina Martinez) and Cultural Core Finance Committee (Durga Ekambaram reappointment) appointments
Approved · 7-0
On consent, the council approved Taylor and Martinez to the Arts Council Board for terms ending Dec. 12, 2026, and reappointed Ekambaram to the Cultural Core Finance Committee for a term ending Dec. 12, 2027.
Item G5 · Appointment
Airport Board appointment: Luz Escamilla
No action
Pulled from the consent agenda; Council Member Mano said it would be revisited once the appointee could be interviewed.
What residents said
Gaza cease-fire statementLandscaping rules burden on low-income households
About two dozen residents urged the council to support a cease-fire in Gaza and to call for ending foreign aid; one asked the council to consider what a cease-fire demand would look like and offer suggestions. One speaker thanked first responders and raised concerns about city engineering and planning departments. Another spoke on the Landscaping and Buffers amendment, citing water conservation, urban forestry cooperation and cost to low-income households.