2026-08-18 - City Council Formal Meeting
Summary
Built from official minutes (approved October 6, 2026).
- Regular formal meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 7:02 to 8:48 p.m.; all seven council members present.
- Approved previous meeting minutes from April through June 2026.
- Five public hearings held on community planning and regulatory matters; most deferred action to future meetings.
- Adopted two resolutions immediately: proximity waivers for liquor licenses at Via Veneto Pizzarium and (after study) Silverside Deli.
- Adopted Ordinance 46 of 2026 amending mobile business regulations to comply with state law changes.
- Approved Resolution 15 of 2026 clarifying tax increment allocations between the City, Library and Community Reinvestment Agency.
- Approved four board appointments to planning, parks, and policing commissions in Consent Agenda (excluding George LeBoeuf).
- Public comment focused on immigration enforcement, utility costs, transparency, and short-term rental enforcement.
Sugar House Business District special assessment area
Public hearing held on proposed special assessment district (SHBD-27) and secondary assessment for lighting and signage (three-year period). Motion to close hearing and defer action passed 7-0.
Maximum Daily Water Use Ordinance
Public hearing held on proposed ordinance limiting non-residential water use to 200,000 gallons per day, modifying exemptions under temporary regulation adopted March 24, 2026. Exemptions proposed for agriculture, schools, government facilities providing social services, places of worship, and hospitals. Motion to close hearing and defer action passed 7-0.
Northwest Community Plan
Public hearing held on 15-year comprehensive land use plan for Rose Park, Fairpark, Jordan Meadows, Poplar Grove, and Westpointe neighborhoods (Council Districts 1 and 2), including North Temple Station Area Plans. Motion to close hearing and defer action passed 7-0. (Plan previously moved at August 25 Formal Meeting to a future Council meeting.)
Ballpark rezoning follow-up
Public hearing held on zoning map and text amendments for Ballpark property. Proposed to rezone multiple parcels from PL (Public Lands) or RMF-35 to MU-8 (Mixed-Use 8) or MU-5 (Mixed-Use 5), aligning with Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan adopted by CRA in December 2025. Council noted prior straw poll (July 14 work session) supported MU-8 instead of MU-11. Motion to close hearing and defer action passed 7-0.
Via Veneto Pizzarium proximity waiver
Resolution 14 of 2026 adopted 7-0 establishing waiver of proximity for liquor license at 511 East 900 South (across from Liberty Park, Council District 5), per Utah Code 32B-1-202. Motion moved by Victoria Petro, seconded by Dan Dugan.
Mobile Business Text Amendment
Ordinance 46 of 2026 adopted 7-0 amending Title 21A of Salt Lake City Code to bring mobile business regulations into compliance with state law changes limiting types of regulations cities can impose on mobile businesses. Motion moved by Dan Dugan, seconded by Sarah Young.
Library Tax Increment Interlocal Agreement
Resolution 15 of 2026 adopted 7-0 amending interlocal agreements between City and Community Reinvestment Agency to clarify that Salt Lake City Library is not a separate taxing entity. Following determination by Salt Lake County District Attorney and Utah State Tax Commission, Library tax increment (tax years 2024 and 2025) directed to CRA. Motion moved by Dan Dugan, seconded by Chris Wharton.
Silverside Deli proximity waiver
Public hearing held on proposed resolution establishing waiver of proximity for liquor license at 2122 South Highland Drive (across from Sprague Library, Council District 7), per Utah Code 32B-1-202 requirement (state code effective May 2026). Motion to close hearing and defer action to future meeting passed 7-0.
Automatic License Plate Reader Ordinance
Consent Agenda item: set public hearing date for September 15, 2026 to consider ordinance amending Chapter 2.10 of Salt Lake City Code to regulate Police Department's use of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems, governing use, access, retention, sharing, training, security, and auditing.