Council straw-polls CIP shifts, including $76,000 to Glendale traffic calming, after Main Street fire briefing
August 12, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
The August 12 work session opened with a briefing on the August 11 Main Street fire, then turned to the Capital Improvement Program, where members unanimously supported moving $76,000 to Glendale traffic calming and rejected, 5-2, moving $50,000 to bike racks. Members also heard a Safe Streets Action Plan kickoff and briefings on an administrative hearing process, Holladay joining the Central Wasatch Commission, and a rezoning deadline extension.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Updates from the Administration
Discussed
Fire Chief Karl Lieb described the August 11 fire on Main Street that damaged the London Belle restaurant and nearby historic businesses; firefighters worked into the night, three firefighters were injured and there were no deaths. Mayor Mendenhall described activating a Main Street Fire Employee Assistance Fund, reactivating the Tip Your Server program and helping affected businesses rebuild. Staff also covered engagement highlights and homelessness updates, including the need for more shelter beds and the newly opened Community Corner. Council Member Young joined during this item.
Item 2 · Budget
Capital Improvement Program follow-up
Discussed
Staff reviewed funding log items including GREENbike match and bike racks (#18), the 1200 East median restoration (#25), Riverside basketball court (#28), Public Service Building EV charging expansion (#38), Glendale traffic calming (#41), event infrastructure and pavilion replacements (#44), playground shade (#45), Rose Park Lane trail and safety (#48) and Civic Campus and Green Loop (#57). Council Member Dugan proposed moving $30,000 to $50,000 from #57 to bike racks, and Council Member Lopez Chavez proposed moving funds from #57 to the median project. Straw poll on moving $50,000 from #57 to #18: Dugan and Puy in support; Young, Lopez Chavez, Petro, Wharton and Mano opposed. Straw poll on moving $76,000 from #38 to #41 Glendale Traffic Calming: all members in support. Jennifer Bruno clarified that state law limits what projects impact fees can fund.
- Budget$76,000
- Budget$50,000
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
Safe Streets Action Plan (Vision Zero) kickoff
Discussed
Transportation staff presented the roadmap to reach zero traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2035, covering scope, timeline and a systems approach. Council Member Petro asked for data comparing Vision Zero with other safe street programs to avoid overlap with funded projects.
Item 4 · City code
Ordinance amending the administrative hearing process
Discussed
Staff described an update to the general administrative hearing process for civil violations that would replace the Small Claims Court process for formal appeals and add a fee for formal administrative appeals; it would apply to the parties and gatherings ordinance. There was no further discussion. A hearing was set for August 19 at 6 p.m.
Item 5 · Other
Central Wasatch Commission: adding the City of Holladay
Discussed
Staff briefed a resolution that would admit Holladay as a member of the Central Wasatch Commission, which implements the Mountain Accord. There was no further discussion.
Item 6 · Appointment
Board appointment interview: Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer
Discussed
The Council interviewed Heidi Alder for a term ending August 12, 2027. Council Member Young cited her educational and legal background.
Item 7 · Zoning
Extension for conditions on rezone at approximately 2157 South Lincoln Street
Discussed
In a written briefing only, staff described a resolution giving the owner six more months to satisfy conditions of Ordinance 78 of 2023, which rezoned the property from RB to CSHBD2 (Sugar House Business District). No discussion was held.
Item 10 · Other
Closed session
Approved · 7-0
The Council met in closed session from 6:05 p.m. to 7:02 p.m. on strategy for the purchase, exchange or lease of real property and attorney-client matters. No action was reported.
What residents said
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