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Proposed Westline Connect Pipeline Project

The Council received a briefing from HF Sinclair on the proposed construction of the Westline Connect Pipeline to better understand the potential impacts to Salt Lake City. Council members asked questions about concerns raised by residents and City staff in four main areas:

• Drinking water and watershed protection
• Environmental seismic risks
• Infrastructure safety and impacts
• Regulatory compliance

Following the work session the Council and Mayor issued a joint statement which can be found on the project website. Any future work session briefings on this topic will be posted on the same page.

Rio Grande District Updates

The Council received a presentation on Phase 1 of the Rio Grande District public improvements, including new streets, public spaces, upgraded utilities and the creation of plazas for both festivals and multiple transportation modes. The City is additionally exploring a partnership with UTA to address parking and transit strategies.

Tackling Housing & Development

The Council, acting as the Community Reinvestment Agency (C.R.A.) was briefed on the following items during the work session:

• Approved a resolution to support the operations of HomeInn Rio Grande, an income-targeted, transitional, shared housing facility. The program has successfully assisted hundreds of individuals in transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing.
• Approved funding six projects to support commercial and mixed-use development projects in CRA Project Areas.
• A briefing on a request for a discounted land sale of the Parry Block to support the creation of homeownership opportunities in the expired Depot District Project Area. The Council requested further discussion on the project proposal to address concerns about property value.

Briefings

The Council was briefed on the following items during the work session:

• A follow-up briefing on establishing zoning regulations to align with the Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan. Council Member Erika Carlsen noted new additional open space and natural landscaping in response to public feedback. The Council will tentatively vote on the rezones next Tues., Oct. 20.
• A request to evaluate the coverage and coordination administered by Risk Management and provide the Council information on any improvements that could be made to the process.

Next Council Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 20

The Council meets for their work session at 2 p.m. and ends at approximately 6:30 p.m. The formal meeting begins at 7 p.m. and ends upon the conclusion of items listed on the agenda.

Council staff can provide parking validations for the City Library.

*Please confirm meeting times and agenda items 24 hours in advance*

Scheduled Items