Council briefed on Inland Port studies, $11.3 million in housing grants and a 200,000-gallon water cap for new nonresidential uses
March 24, 2026, 2:30 p.m. · Salt Lake City and County Building, 451 South State Street
The revised work session covered Utah Inland Port Authority impact studies, recommendations for about $11.3 million in housing grants, a legislative session wrap-up, a Navajo Street rezone, a water use cap for new nonresidential development and the Cesar Chavez Boulevard honorary name. The council met in closed session for attorney-client matters.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Community and environmental impact studies for the Utah Inland Port Authority
Discussed
Sustainability staff, the Inland Port Authority and consultant WSP USA presented baseline and preferred scenario findings for the Northwest Quadrant. Members discussed engagement findings, wetlands, water and air quality, effects on Westside communities, recommended investments in conservation, public safety, workforce and transit, rail crossings and truck parking, and transparency in use of tax differential funds.
Item 2 · Budget
Fiscal year 2026-27 federal housing and community development grants and Funding Our Future housing programs
Discussed
Staff presented recommendations on allocating about $11.3 million through CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA and the sales-tax-funded Funding Our Future housing programs, including differences between the advisory board's and the administration's recommendations. Members discussed unspent balances and recapture, limits on moving funds between categories and service levels. Council Member Daniel Dugan asked for households served by Fix the Bricks, organizations with unspent balances over 5% and First Step House outcomes; Council Member Alejandro Puy asked why Fix the Bricks funds went unspent; Council Member Victoria Petro asked about residents served by South Valley Services; Council Member Erika Carlsen asked about unspent funds for the Asian Association of Utah.
- Grant$11.3 million
Item 4 · Presentation
State legislative briefing follow-up
Discussed
Angela Price said staff tracked 351 bills in the 2026 session. Members discussed outcomes on tax, transportation, homelessness, energy, water and immigration, city-supported bills that advanced (property tax transparency, airport operations, water conservation, community renewable energy), a transportation bill requiring coordination with UDOT on a critical capacity routes map, and bills that did not pass on city flags, street renaming, billboard relocation and firearm storage.
Item 5 · Zoning
Zoning map amendment at approximately 1073 South Navajo Street
Discussed
Staff presented a request from the property owner to rezone a 0.49-acre lot from R-1/5,000 to RMF-30 to allow additional for-sale homes while keeping the existing house. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. Members discussed consistency with the Westside Plan, development on the underused rear of the lot, whether owner-occupancy requirements could go in the development agreement, and general support for more housing on a large lot.
- Acres: 0.49
- Current zone → proposed: R-1/5,000 → RMF-30
- Council District 2
- Timeline: hearing Apr. 7; tentative action Apr. 21
Item 6 · Appointment
Business Advisory Board appointment: Kim Stowe
Discussed
The council interviewed Kim Stowe, a Salt Lake County resident, for a term ending Dec. 31, 2029. Council Member Puy said the name would be on the consent agenda.
Item 7 · City code
Daily water consumption amendments and temporary zoning regulations
Discussed
Staff briefed members on ordinances that would apply the city's existing 200,000-gallon annual average daily potable water cap to all new nonresidential development, including institutional uses, and narrow exemptions to agriculture, schools, government-run social service facilities, places of worship and hospitals. A companion temporary land use regulation would apply the same limit for 180 days. Members discussed equitable conservation, drought conditions and the city's recent Stage 2 drought declaration, and supported extending requirements to institutional users.
Item 8 · Other
Cesar Chavez Boulevard honorary street name
Discussed
Jennifer Bruno reviewed the process for changing the honorary street name after requests from several members. Members expressed support for a community-driven public process recognizing the Latino community's contributions while considering a new honorary name.
Item 9 · Contract
Sugar House Streetcar Extension interlocal agreement with the Utah Transit Authority
Discussed
The council received a written briefing only, with no discussion, on a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement among the city, the Community Reinvestment Agency and UTA so the project can proceed through construction; UTA would own, operate and maintain the future rail.
Item 10 · Contract
Second amendment to Utah Inland Port Authority interlocal agreement
Discussed
The council received a written briefing only, with no discussion, on a second amendment to the 2022 interlocal agreement among the Community Reinvestment Agency, the city and the Inland Port Authority; the first amendment was signed July 25, 2024.
Item 12 · Appointment
Report of the executive director
Discussed
Jennifer Bruno announced a Metro Water Board vacancy after a resignation. Council Members Dugan and Puy volunteered for the interview group.
Item 13 · Other
Closed meeting
Approved · 7-0
The council voted to enter a closed meeting for attorney-client matters, held from 4:34 p.m. to 5:25 p.m., with Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez attending online, and voted to exit.
What residents said
Inland Port environmental and health effectsWater conservation and droughtUnspent housing grant balances