Mayor’s Office Update
April 20, 2015
SLCTV’s Capital City News: Watch the City’s very own news program and other clips at www.youtube.com/slctvmedia.
See this week’s news update: Capital City News 4/13/15. Other highlights: Neighborhood Cleanup, William Shatner,
Homeless Site Commission, GREENbike, Seat Belt Laws, Mark Twain, Glendale Library, Mayor Introduces President,
Parking Pay System Upgrade, Use of Force-Chief Burbank, SLC Mobile App, EnterpriseSLC, 5000 Doors.
Homeless Services Site Evaluation Commission Seeks Public Input: The City is hosting an open house to gather public
input on the commission’s draft community values and commitments, as well as input on options for facilities serving
the homeless. Wed, April 29, from 6-8 pm at City Hall. Also, coming soon to Open City Hall for online comment. 4/13
Protecting the City Water Supply: Mayor Ralph Becker is working to protect the City’s water supply in the face of
another year of below average snow levels and spring run-off by declaring a Stage 1 Advisory which calls for water
customers to avoid overwatering and water waste. Learn more at www.slcgov.com/waterconservation 4/13
Station Center Redevelopment Project Announced: The RDA’s new “Station Center” project located in the Depot
District is envisioned to become the City’s premier mixed-use urban neighborhood with retail, commercial and
residential developments in a public transit hub. www.slcrda.com. 4/6
Eccles Theater Update: The theater’s logo and one of its first shows was announced in a press conference with Mayor
Becker and other leaders. The City is excited to announce The Lion King is coming. www.ecclestheater.com 3/30
City Earns #1 National Ranking in Jobs: A Gallup report named Salt Lake City the country’s top job creating city. Forbes
Magazine said Salt Lake is “the new benchmark for business and quality of life.” www.slcgov.com/news 3/30
Google Fiber Announcement: Mayor Becker joined Google Fiber in announcing Salt Lake City has been picked to receive
Google’s ultra-fast internet and TV services. Follow the project at https://fiber.google.com/cities/saltlakecity. 3/24
Envision Utah Seeks Your Vision: You can help shape Utah’s future and ensure we are prepared for population growth
by taking the “Your Utah Your Future” survey at envisionutah.org by May 31. 3/30
Mayor Becker’s Statement on Prison Relocation: “I continue to be strenuously opposed to the state relocating the
prison to Salt Lake City.” See Mayor’s petition at www.change.org (search for Utah prison). www.slcgov.com/news
3/16
New Digital App: Mayor Becker announced a new, multi-platform free digital application that creates 24/7 access to
City services and a host of helpful information for residents and visitors. Visit www.slcgov.com/slcmobile. 3/16
City Council Meeting Topics: Next meeting is Apr 28. Apr 14 meeting topics (RDA meeting & work session): Hazard
Mitigation Plan 2014 Written Briefing; Budget Preview Fiscal Year 2015; Update on Internal Council Policies; Local
Option Transportation Tax Funding; City-owned Property Amendments –Parks and Public Lands; Five-Year and One-Year
Plans for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Other Federal Grants. www.slccouncil.com/recent-agenda
Active “Open City Hall” Topics
www.slcgov.com/opencityhall
1. Expanding Recycling: Do you think apartments, multi-unit condos, and businesses should be required to recycle?
2. Parley's Way Corridor Plan Survey: Please take a few moments to answer our survey.
3. Fiber Optic Networks and Salt Lake City: A blog chat about applying for Google Fiber and other opportunities for
fiber service, with a debate on pros and cons.
4. Police Use of Force: Help us shape the conversation: Salt Lake City government officials recognize that there is
concern in the community about officer-involved shootings and other use of force issues. Give us your feedback.
5. Sugar House Streetcar Corridor Master Plan and Zoning Amendments: What do you think of the proposed Sugar
House Streetcar corridor master plan and zoning amendments?
6. Revised Salt Lake City Downtown Community Plan: Based on the feedback we received on the first draft of the
Downtown Community Plan, revisions were made and a revised plan is now being taken back to you.
7. SLC Main Library expanded to 24/7: What do think of keeping the Main Library open twenty-four hours a day?
8. SLC & Off-Leash Dogs: The Salt Lake City Council wants your suggestions for how to balance off-leash dogs with
other park and trail uses.
9. Downtown Streetcar: Share your ideas and learn more.
City Projects
1300 South Viaduct: Under construction. Target opening Fall 2015. www.slcgov.com/engineering/1300-South-Viaduct
900 South Oxbow Restoration: Seeding was completed last Dec. Target opening late spring. http://www.slcgov.com/oxbow
Eccles Theater: Target opening Jun 2016. Grand opening Oct/Nov 2016. www.newperformingartscenter.org
Jordan River Trail, North Temple to 200 South: Preparing the initial concept & cost estimate for a bridge design.
Marmalade Library: In construction. Target opening June 2015. http://marmaladelibraryslc.wordpress.com
Model Airport Relocation: Target opening later Summer 2015. www.slcgov.com/parks
Parks Projects: Bike Terrain Parks; 600 East Median Irrigation; Parley’s Nature Park; Off-Leash Parks; Regional Athletic Center; Model
Airport Relocation; Wasatch Hollow Preserve; Dog Guardian Policies; Open Space Signage Plan www.slcgov.com/parks
Planning Master Plans: 9 Line; Downtown; East Bench; Plan Salt Lake; Sugar House Streetcar. www.slcgov.com/planning
Railroad Quiet Zone: At Navajo St, 1400 West, Pueblo St, 1600 West & Orange St. In design with the RR’s.
RDA Projects: Eccles Theater, The Plaza at State Street, Marmalade Block Redevelopment, S-Line Streetcar and Greenway,
Downtown Streetcar; West Temple Gateway/Granary District; Depot District. http://www.slcrda.com/projects.htm
Regional Athletic Complex: Under construction. Target opening late Summer 2015. www.slcgov.com/RAC
Transportation Master Plans: Transit; Downtown; Bicycle & Pedestrian; Sugar House. www.slcgov.com/transportation
Stay Informed, Get Involved!
Press Releases: Catch the latest information coming from the City. www.slcgov.com/news
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Capital City News: Watch the City’s very own news program and other clips. www.youtube.com/slctvmedia
SLCTV: Watch meetings, special topic discussions & educational clips. www.slcgov.com/slctv/slctv-videos-demand
Email Lists: Choose from 30 topics to subscribe to for regular email updates. www.slcgov.com/subscribe
Permitting: Check the status of several types of permits and licensing. https://aca.slcgov.com/citizen
Open City Hall: Learn about current proposals & share your opinion online. www.slcgov.com/opencityhall
Boards & Commissions: A great way to volunteer! Learn more & apply. www.slcgov.com/bc/vacancies
Service in the City: See the many volunteer opportunities. Join the email list. www.slcgov.com/volunteer