Work session agenda: briefings on emergencies, homelessness, policing equity, a proposed city flag redesign and early notification rules
September 29, 2020, 4:00 p.m. · Electronic meeting (no physical anchor location)
The Council's September 29, 2020 work session, held after a Redevelopment Agency meeting with no formal meeting that evening, was scheduled to hear recurring updates on the emergency declarations, homelessness and racial equity in policing. It also listed a briefing on a proposed city flag redesign and a follow-up on early notification rules for land use projects. No minutes were available.
From the agenda; results are added when minutes are posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
2 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 discussed.
This write-up links 2 source documents and the meeting video.
Residents raised flag redesign.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on September 15, 2020: Work session agenda: briefings on demolition rules, Telegraph Exchange Lofts, tax diversion for two project areas and military surplus equipment
The next one was on October 6, 2020: Council agenda: nine public hearings, plus votes on police military surplus limits, a city flag redesign and Gateway building height
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake City flag redesign | Discussed |
| Early notification text amendment, follow-up | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Updates on emergency proclamations (COVID-19, March earthquake, windstorm)
Discussed
Recurring Administration update on the local emergency declarations, including the September 8 windstorm.
Item 2 · Presentation
Updates on relieving the condition of people experiencing homelessness
Discussed
Recurring updates and discussion on homelessness in neighborhoods across the city.
Item 3 · Presentation
Updates on racial equity and policing
Discussed
Recurring discussion of staff projects on racial equity and policing, including the new Commission on Racial Equity in Policing.
Item 4 · Other
Salt Lake City flag redesign
Discussed
Briefing on a resolution to approve a proposed redesign of the city flag. Council action was tentatively set for October 6.
Item 5 · City code
Early notification text amendment, follow-up
Discussed
Follow-up briefing on an ordinance changing how the public and recognized community organizations are notified of land use projects, intended to raise awareness and participation while keeping reviews timely for applicants.
What residents said
Flag redesign