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2026-06-09 - City Council Formal Meeting

Summary

Built from the official minutes of the formal meeting (approved July 21, 2026). The minutes are not a full transcript.

  • Formal session, called to order at 7:12 p.m. and adjourned at 7:48 p.m., following the limited formal meeting that swore in a new District Four member (2026-06-09 - City Council Limited Formal Meeting). All seven Council Members present: Petro, Puy (conducting), Wharton, Napier-Pearce, Carlsen, Dugan and Young. Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Chief of Staff Rachel Otto attended.
  • Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 6 of 2026 recognizing June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth Freedom Day (Dugan/Carlsen; 7-0). Betty Sawyer of the Project Success Coalition accepted it.
  • Public hearing on the Jefferson Park Alleyway Closure: continued to a future meeting because of a noticing error (Petro/Carlsen; 6-0, Napier-Pearce abstaining). No public comments.
  • Adopted Ordinance 26 of 2026, the final Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget amendment, approving the remaining items and closing the amendment (Petro/Dugan; 6-0, Napier-Pearce abstaining). See Fiscal Year 2025-26 Fifth Budget Amendment.
  • Approved the appointment of Kate Fairchild and David Quealy to the Judicial Nominating Commission (Petro/Young; 6-0, Napier-Pearce abstaining). See Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments.
  • Adopted Resolution 12 of 2026, a Resolution of Intention to designate a Sugar House assessment area for economic promotion over three years (Young/Dugan; 6-0, Napier-Pearce abstaining). See Sugar House Business District special assessment area.
  • Consent Agenda approved 6-0 (Wharton/Dugan; Napier-Pearce abstaining): set July 14, 2026 hearings on the Alley Vacation Near Warnock Avenue and the Mobile Business Text Amendment, and a July 21, 2026 hearing on the Capital Improvement Program.
  • Public comment (one-hour slot, two minutes each): six speakers, including support for continuing the Hive Pass program (see Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Unresolved Items). No questions to the Mayor from the Council.
  • Napier-Pearce, sworn in earlier that evening, abstained on every recorded vote except the Juneteenth resolution, on which she voted aye.

Opening ceremony: Juneteenth Freedom Day

Puy read the joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall, noting the history of emancipation, the ongoing effects of racial oppression and the City's commitment to freedom, dignity, equity and justice. Betty Sawyer, representing the Project Success Coalition, accepted it and spoke about community connection, truth and shared traditions. Moved by Dugan, seconded by Carlsen; AYE: Petro, Puy, Wharton, Napier-Pearce, Carlsen, Dugan, Young. 7-0.

Public hearing: Jefferson Park alleyway closure

Brian Fullmer introduced the proposal to indefinitely close a 16-foot by 275-foot north/south alleyway and part of a 15-foot by 100-foot east/west alleyway in Block 1 of the West Boulevard Subdivision, to consolidate Jefferson Park into one parcel for park improvements funded by the Parks, Trails, and Open Space General Obligation Bond and Capital Improvement Project funding. He said the hearing had to be continued because of a noticing error. Staff recommended continuing the hearing. Moved by Petro, seconded by Carlsen to continue the public hearing to a future Council meeting. AYE: Petro, Puy, Wharton, Carlsen, Dugan, Young. ABSTAIN: Napier-Pearce. 6-0. The agenda timeline shows hearings June 9 and July 14, 2026 with action tentatively July 14. Details: Jefferson Park Alleyway Closure.

Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-26

The amendment includes funding for new police officers, replacement of aging patrol vehicles, a transport van and a pass-through of property tax revenue to the Salt Lake City Public Library, among other items. Moved by Petro, seconded by Dugan to adopt Ordinance 26 of 2026, approving the remaining items as proposed by the Administration and closing the amendment. 6-0 with Napier-Pearce abstaining. Details: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Fifth Budget Amendment.

Public comments

  • Bernie Hart congratulated Napier-Pearce and raised concerns about public communication, City responsiveness and programs not helping residents as intended.
  • Calvin Fors supported House Bill 396, saying it would improve accountability on public projects, protect workers and ensure subcontractor reporting.
  • Mike Juarez supported continuing the Hive Pass program for transit access and affordability.
  • Olive Peterson Jacoby asked the Council to do more for vulnerable residents, rely less on police funding and pursue creative solutions on justice, equity, housing and infrastructure.
  • Annie Isaacson congratulated Napier-Pearce and encouraged engagement with the Central City Community Council.
  • Kenneth Bullock congratulated Napier-Pearce, described long-term community involvement and raised concerns about City spending on lobbyists.

Moved by Petro, seconded by Young to approve the appointment of Kate Fairchild and David Quealy. 6-0 with Napier-Pearce abstaining. Details: Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments.

Sugar House assessment area: resolution of intention

The resolution proposes the Sugar House Business District 2027 (SHBD-27) special assessment area in the core commercial area, with a secondary assessment for specialty lighting and signage for three years. Moved by Young, seconded by Dugan to adopt Resolution 12 of 2026. 6-0 with Napier-Pearce abstaining. The agenda timeline set a hearing date of July 14 and a hearing on August 18, 2026 at 7 p.m. The proposal was postponed on October 20, 2026; see Sugar House Business District special assessment area.

Date-setting items, each recommended as "set date": the Alley Vacation Near Warnock Avenue (approximately 567 East Warnock Avenue, petition PLNPCM2025-01099, hearing July 14 at 7 p.m.); the Mobile Business Text Amendment (Title 21A, hearing July 14 at 7 p.m.); and the Capital Improvement Program resolution (hearing July 21 at 7 p.m.). Moved by Wharton, seconded by Dugan; 6-0 with Napier-Pearce abstaining.

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