District 1 Council Member· 2024-2028
Silvia Catten
Millcreek City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 39
- Total speaking time
- 2:04:53
- Avg per meeting
- 3:12
- Segments
- 2355
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District 1 Council Member Silvia Catten on the recordAI-generated · 15 meetingsCouncil Member Silvia Catten consistently prioritizes fiscal oversight and transparent municipal management, frequently presenting detailed financial reports and questioning the long-term cost implications of infrastructure and grant-funded projects. Her legislative engagement focuses heavily on land use, public space ordinances, and transportation policy, where she advocates for traffic mitigation and clear, enforceable regulations. Beyond her budgetary focus, Catten has been a proponent of Jordan River development, successfully moving to approve various grants and interlocal agreements to enhance local amenities. She maintains an active role in council proceedings, often guiding the agenda and calling for operational clarity to ensure both public accountability and the effective delivery of city services.
Top issues during term (20)
Community Clean Energy Program Communications
Includes $27,000 to $37,000 in upcoming budget noticing costs for the renewable energy program.
ALPR Camera Regulation
Taxpayers could be on the hook for legal fees or new oversight programs if the city decides to regulate these private cameras more strictly.
Fiscal Year Budget Adjustments
Adjustments across General Fund, CIP, and utility funds including $20,000 for a compensation study.
Wildfire Risk Mitigation
Residents in high-risk zones may face new building requirements and potential fees.
Zoning Consistency and Lot Consolidation
The financial impact of these code amendments is currently unknown.
Small Business Permitting and Communication
Added roughly $1,600 in unexpected permitting and contractor costs for a small business owner.
City Center Development
Substantial private capital investment in the city center core.
Low-Income Plan Implementation
Assistance programs help qualifying low-income households manage energy costs.
Affordable Housing Strategy
The city has approximately $3 million in housing set-aside funds, with projections to reach $20 million.
Zoning and Subdivision Code Overhaul (ZT-26-002)
May slightly increase surveying costs for applicants while providing greater design flexibility.
Main Street Streetlight Installation & Dark Sky Compliance
Covered under the interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County.
NeighborHelp Property Cleanup Assistance Program
Up to $3,000 allocated from city funds for dumpster services.
Olympus Hills West Village Center Mixed-Use Development & Signage
Private investment expected to enhance commercial activity and housing stock.
Neff House Property Minor Subdivision
Historic Preservation Ordinance Updates
Transportation Access
Changes to zoning could increase property values and development potential along the corridor.
Expansion of City Engineer Parking Authority
Minimal administrative costs associated with signage and traffic control updates.
Parkview B Medical Office Condo Plat Vacation
Financial impacts are expected to be nominal and limited to administrative recording fees.
Agency Budget and Funding
Reconciles internal fund accounts and ensures positive cash balances across CRA project areas.
The Haven Treatment Facility Conditional Use Permit
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Catten personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-03-23
Public Hearing to Consider Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-23
Public Hearing to Consider a Monetary Contribution of up to $8,000 for High School Scholarships
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-23
Approval of Ordinance 26-11 (Silvestrini Scholars High School Scholarships)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-23
Public Hearing to Consider a Monetary Contribution of up to $5,000 to the East Mill Creek Community Council 1
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-09
Council Member Uipi moved to reorder the agenda to have Lisa Dudley go next.
- movedpassed2026-02-23
Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 26-04, Authorizing and Recognizing Mayor Cheri Jackson as the Official Authorized to Execute Agreements for and on Behalf of Millcreek with Salt Lake County Regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for the Program Year 2025-2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-09
Public Hearing to Consider a Monetary Contribution of Up to $5,000 to Utah Transit Authority
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-09
Council Member Uipi moved to move item 3 from the work meeting to before public comment.
- movedpassed2026-01-12
Ordinance 26-01: Vacating Woods at Rosecrest P.U.D.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-12
Council Member Uipi moved to adjourn the work meeting at 6:33 p.m.
- secondedpassed2026-01-12
Ordinance 26-05: Short-Term Rental Amendments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-12
adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
- movedpassed2025-12-08
Ordinance 25-52: Data Privacy Code Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-08
Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 25-43, Appointing Various Members of the Council to the Unified Fire Authority Board, Unified Fire Service Area Board, Unified Police Department Board, Community Renewable Energy Agency, Central Wasatch Commission, Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-24
Resolution 25-42: Appointment of Nicole Handy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-24
adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Council Member DeSirant moved to end the closed session at 5:10 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Council Member DeSirant moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:11 p.m.
- movedpassed2025-11-18
Council Member Catten moved to go into closed session per Utah Code Ann. §52-4-205(c) Strategy Sessions to Discuss Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation at 5:04 p.m.
- movedpassed2025-11-10
Council Member Catten moved to take a recess.
Decisions during term (456)
Recorded while Catten was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Ordinance 26-69: Vacation of Parkview B Medical Office Condominium Plat
Ordinance 26-70: Statutory Officer Compensation Increases
Approval of September 28, 2026 Minutes
Approval of August 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Adjournment
Adjourn
Approval of September 14, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Approval of Historic Preservation Commission Appointments
Approval of NeighborHelp Program Contribution
Amendment of the 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget
Rezoning Property at 3496 and 3500 South 1300 East
Amendments to Title 18 Zoning Code
Establishment of NeighborHelp Code Section 9.56.120
Interlocal Agreement for Main Street Streetlights
Approval of September 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of September 14, 2026 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes
Adjournment
ZT-26-002 Zoning and Subdivision Code Updates Recommendation
CUP-26-007 EquipmentShare Transfer Facility Approval
Voting record (552)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.