Council to be briefed on downtown building height request, capital projects and solar project
August 11, 2020, 2:00 p.m. · Electronic meeting (no physical anchor location)
The agenda listed follow-up briefings on the scooter ordinance, a request to raise building height limits in part of the Gateway Mixed Use zone from 120 to 190 feet, and the Capital Improvement Program. It also listed a municipal renewable energy update, wildfire vegetation permits and interviews for five appointments.
From the agenda; results are added when minutes are posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Other
Updates on emergency declarations (COVID-19, earthquake, protests)
Pending
The Council was scheduled to receive the regular update from the Administration.
Item 2 · Public safety
Updates on racial equity and policing
Pending
The Council was scheduled to discuss the Police Civilian Review Board ordinance, the Commission on Racial Equity in Policing and other projects.
Item 3 · City code
Dockless shared mobility ordinance follow-up
Pending
A follow-up briefing on the scooter ordinance and related fee schedule changes ahead of the 6 p.m. hearing.
Item 4 · Zoning
Zoning text amendment to raise building heights in part of the G-MU zone
Pending
The Council was scheduled for a follow-up on a request to raise the maximum building height in part of the Gateway Mixed Use zone from 120 to 190 feet across portions of two blocks between 500 West and the railroad tracks and 200 South and 400 South. The applicant requested it for a specific development. The Planning Commission forwarded a negative recommendation, so no ordinance had been drafted.
- Current height limit to proposed: 120 feet to 190 feet
- Planning Commission: negative recommendation
- Petition: PLNPCM2019-00639
Item 6 · Budget
Capital Improvement Program projects follow-up
Pending
A follow-up briefing on the resolution allocating funds to Capital Improvement Program projects.
Item 7 · Roads and utilities
Municipal renewable energy project update
Pending
The Council was scheduled to hear about the Administration's efforts to power city operations with renewable energy, mainly a solar project opportunity and its financial impact.
Item 8 · City code
Vegetation reduction permits for wildfire mitigation
Pending
A follow-up on a proposed permit program allowing qualifying residents to reduce vegetation on a strip of city-owned open land next to their property, limited to land managed by Parks and Public Lands such as the Foothills Natural Area or Jordan River Parkway.
Item 9 · Appointment
Advice and consent: Economic Development Director, Ben Kolendar
Pending
Interview before considering the appointment.
Item 10 · Appointment
Advice and consent: Chief Human Resources Officer, Debra Alexander
Pending
Interview before considering the appointment.
Item 11 · Appointment
Board appointment: Utah Performing Arts Center Agency, Danny Walz
Pending
Interview for a term ending August 11, 2024.
Item 12 · Appointment
Board appointment: Business Advisory Board, Alfonso Brito
Pending
Interview for a term ending December 30, 2024.
Item 13 · Other
Sustainability projects written briefing, Q3 fiscal year 2019-20
Pending
A written briefing on the status of sustainability projects funded in the fiscal year 2019-20 budget.
What residents said
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