Council presses for affordability in 1300 South rezone and reviews Budget Amendment No. 3 and tenant displacement rules
January 16, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
The council heard briefings on a rezone at 2260-2290 East 1300 South, an Avenues restrictive covenant release, tenant displacement and community benefit rules, a $100,000 loan to a bakery, Budget Amendment No. 3, the Library budget amendment and the state legislative session. Straw polls backed a left turn on Douglas Street and pulling a parking pay-station purchase from the budget amendment for more information.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Rezone at 2260, 2270 and 2290 East 1300 South | Discussed |
| Avenues restrictive covenant release | Discussed |
| Community benefit and tenant displacement amendments | Discussed |
| Economic Development Loan Fund: Eats, LLC | Discussed |
| Budget Amendment No. 3, fiscal 2023-24 (follow-up) | Discussed |
| Library Budget Amendment No. 1, fiscal 2023-24 | Discussed |
| Board appointment interviews | Discussed |
| Motion to enter closed session | Approved · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Administration updates
Discussed
Staff listed public engagement efforts (Donner Trail Park, Liberty Park playground, Connect SLC transportation plan, Landscaping and Buffers) and homeless services updates: the Homeless Resource Center was at 99% capacity, Code Blue beds were not full, the Medically Vulnerable Persons site was to open as soon as the next week and the Point in Time count was set for Jan. 25-27.
Item 2 · Zoning
Rezone at 2260, 2270 and 2290 East 1300 South
Discussed
The council was briefed on a request to rezone three parcels from R-1/7,000 single-family to CB (Community Business), which would allow multi-family, commercial, retail and restaurant uses. No development plans were submitted. The applicant said a restaurant on the site would be retained and the large parking lot eliminated, and that affordable housing was not viable at this time; he preferred no restrictions on unit rates but said options could be considered if needed to get approval. Council members said they preferred some affordability be included before a final rezone and asked whether the applicant would enter a development agreement.
- Applicant: the applicant, for the property owner
- Current zone to proposed: R-1/7,000 to CB
- Council District 6
Item 3 · City code
Avenues restrictive covenant release
Discussed
Staff briefed an ordinance relinquishing the city's interest in restrictive covenants on 18 single-family properties in the Avenues near LDS Hospital in District 3. Staff said the covenant restricted uses that the SR-1A zone now allows, and the ordinance would not change zoning.
Item 4 · City code
Community benefit and tenant displacement amendments
Discussed
Planning staff presented ordinance amendments to Titles 19, 18 and 21A to prevent loss of affordable housing, counter displacement and provide relocation help, implementing the 2023 Thriving in Place plan. Council members asked about enforcement cost, how the housing replacement and tenant relocation funds would be kept up, waiving requirements case by case, application to city-owned property, on-site versus off-site benefits, whether tenants choose where they relocate, and rent levels versus Area Median Income. They asked why housing was listed as a community benefit and suggested adding sustainability and walkability.
Item 5 · Contract
Economic Development Loan Fund: Eats, LLC
Discussed
The council was briefed on a $100,000 loan to Eats, LLC, a vegan bakery at 159 West Broadway Suite 200, to create three jobs in the next year and retain two.
- Contract$100,000 to Eats, LLC (Eats Bakery)
Item 6 · Budget
Budget Amendment No. 3, fiscal 2023-24 (follow-up)
Discussed
Finance staff gave a revenue update, noting $30 million was one-time savings and that vacancy rates showed departments trying to keep employees. Staff reviewed items A-2 through A-14, including $3,323,950 in transportation impact fees for 2100 South reconstruction in Sugar House (A-5), $3,204,371 for the 600/700 North reconstruction (A-6), $400,000 for security access control upgrades, $200,000 for road markings maintenance, $135,993 for downtown parking pay stations (A-10), $205,000 to re-appropriate for rail spur removal, $500,000 in unused ARPA funds for police overtime tied to the sanctioned campground pilot, $250,000 for enterprise billing consulting and two grants-related positions. Straw polls supported A-5 with a left turn from the property remaining on Douglas Street, and separating A-10 until more information on kiosk versus phone-app use was gathered; both were supported by all members present. Staff could not immediately answer questions on the rail spur contract and agreed to send information.
- Budget$3.32 million
- Budget$3.20 million
- Budget$400,000
- Purchase$135,993
- Budget$500,000
- Contract$250,000
Item 7 · Presentation
State of Utah Fraud Risk Assessment for 2023
Discussed
The chief financial officer presented the annual assessment and questionnaire required by state law.
Item 9 · Budget
Library Budget Amendment No. 1, fiscal 2023-24
Discussed
Library staff requested $166,240 from Library Fund balance for a 1% cost-of-living adjustment and higher medical premiums, and $63,430 for one new full-time safety associate, with $395,310 in revenue above the budgeted amount. Council members asked how library misbehavior is defined, the benefits of full-time staff over contracted security, giving a mid-year raise when other departments were not receiving one, and how Mobile Patrol success is measured. They requested regular safety incident reporting.
- Budget$166,240
- Budget$63,430
Item 10 · Presentation
Central Wasatch Commission update
Discussed
The commission's executive director presented its mission, member jurisdictions, short-term projects and transit work. Council members asked for information on grants available to community councils.
Item 11 · Presentation
State legislative briefing
Discussed
Legislative affairs staff and a contract lobbyist reviewed city priorities (homelessness, housing, energy, water, environment) and bills including HB298, HB207, HB306, HB261 (equal opportunity initiatives), HB453 and HB13. Council members discussed local control concerns about HB261 and Council Member Mano said he wanted to be involved on HB306.
Item 12-16 · Appointment
Board appointment interviews
Discussed
The council interviewed Sheridan Mordue and Barri Allaire (Business Advisory Board, terms to Dec. 27, 2027), Travis English (Arts Council Board, to Jan. 16, 2027), and Lisia Santini and Lucia Rodriguez (Human Rights Commission, to Dec. 25, 2028). Council Member Victoria Petro said each name was on the consent agenda.
Other
Motion to enter closed session
Approved · 6-0
The council voted 6-0 to enter a closed session on deployment of security personnel, devices or systems and attorney-client advice (Council Member Petro absent for that vote), then 7-0 to exit and adjourn. The session began at 6:10 p.m. and the meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
What residents said
Affordability in rezonesTenant displacementLibrary safety