Patrick Harris
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- Total speaking time
- 1:28:28
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- 2:13
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District 1 Council Member Patrick Harris on the recordAI-generated · 13 meetingsCouncil Member Patrick Harris consistently prioritizes fiscal transparency and long-term sustainability, often challenging staff on the financial implications of tax increases, debt management, and the necessity of recurring fee hikes. Throughout his tenure, he has focused heavily on infrastructure and public services, balancing the need for modernization with concerns about resident convenience, such as his opposition to reduced recycling schedules and his advocacy for clear communication regarding city mandates. His legislative approach is marked by detailed questioning regarding the impact of new projects—ranging from ADU regulations to major water infrastructure—on neighborhood character and municipal financial health, while actively seeking regional solutions to mitigate local costs.
Top issues during term (8)(Development)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
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Daybreak Development Growth
The developer is contributing $350,000 toward a city pedestrian bridge project.
Autumn Ridge Dental Condominium Subdivision
The applicant noted a municipal review fee of $6,995 associated with processing the condominium subdivision.
Master Auto Tech Vehicle Service Facility
Private commercial investment on infill property along Redwood Road.
HOA Maintenance Responsibility
The city would incur ongoing maintenance costs for the 0.7-acre parcel if it were to accept the request.
economic development
Potential for increased revenue to fund city services and reduce reliance on property taxes.
senior housing development
This could mean more construction jobs and potentially boost local businesses that cater to seniors.
data center development
This could mean big bucks for the city through tax incentives, but also a hefty electricity bill.
Moved or seconded (34)
Motions Harris 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.
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-17
adjourn the executive closed session and move back to the City Council Study Meeting
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-03
Council Member Shelton motioned to approve the D.1. January 6, 2026 City Council Study Meeting D.2. January 6, 2026 City Council Meeting as published.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-03
Herriman High Chinese New Year Celebration
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-01-20
Recess to Executive Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-01-06
Resolution R2026-01: Religious Freedom Day
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-01-06
Council Member McGuire motioned to approve the November 18, 2025 City Council Study Meeting; November 18, 2025 City Council Meeting; December 2, 2025 City Council Study Meeting; De…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Council Member Shelton motioned to amend the agenda to add an executive closed session Item E.2 to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a…
- movedwithdrawn2025-12-02
Council Member Harris motioned to approve Resolution R-2025-57, with the condition that the rear-load unit garage sizes reflect the dimensions discussed during the meeting, as docu…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02
approve the October 7, 2025 City Council Study Meeting, October 7, 2025 City Council Meeting, October 21, 2025 City Council Study Meeting, October 21, 2025 City Council Meeting, an…
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Ordinance 2025-18: Storm Water Impact Fees
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Council Member Harris motioned to approve the September 16, 2025 City Council Study Meeting and the September 16, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes as published.
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Council Member Harris motioned to adjourn the October 21, 2025 City Council Meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02025-10-07
September 2, 2025 City Council Study Meeting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-07
Ordinance 2025-16: Amending Municipal Code Chapters
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-10-07
Council Member Johnson motioned to adjourn the October 7, 2025 City Council Meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02025-10-07
Resolution R2025-52: Adopting the 2025 Water Conservation Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-16
Recess to Executive Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-16
to amend the September 16, 2025 City Council Meeting Agenda to move item E. Public Comment to after item G. Council Member
- movedpassed 4-02025-09-02
Council Member Harris motioned to adjourn the September 2, 2025 City Council Study Meeting.
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-02
Resolution R2025-38: Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (18)
Recorded while Harris was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Ordinance 2026-16: BH-MU Zone Allowed Uses & Development Agreement Requirement
June 2, 2026 Combined City Council & Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Second Amendment to Development Agreement for Kunkler Trust Property
May 5, 2026 Combined City Council & Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Resolution R2026-03: Historical Chapel Development Agreement
Resolution R2026-04: Park Place Phase 5 Development Agreement
Park Place Phase 5 Land Use Amendment, Rezone, and Development Agreement
Approval of Ordinance 2026-04 (ADU Development Standards)
Purple Church Rezone Development Recommendation
Ordinance 2026-03, Amending Development Standards (Monument Signs, C-N Zone, P-C Zone)
Resolution R2025-57, Horizon Development Agreement
Horizon Rezone with Development Agreement Recommendation
Resolution R2025-41: Bess Dental Office Development Agreement
Development Agreement Recommendation for Bess Dental Office
Resolution R2025-37: Development Services Fee Schedule Amendment
Resolution R2025-12: Altitude Development Agreement
Voting record (29)(Development)
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approve Resolution R2026-21, Authorizing the Mayor to sign the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement for the development of the Kunkler Trust property by The Boyer Company, LC.
approve Ordinance 2026-16, Amending Chapter 17.18.020: Allowed Uses, adding residential permitted uses to the BH-MU Zone; and amending Chapter 17.70.020: Zone Establishment, requiring a development ag
Ordinance 2026-16: BH-MU Zone Allowed Uses & Development Agreement Requirement
Resolution R2026-21: Second Amendment to Kunkler Trust Development Agreement
RDA Resolution 2026-02: Redevelopment Agency Budget
approve RDA Resolution 2026-02, Adopting a Final Budget for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of South Jordan, Utah, for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Council Member Zander motioned to approve Resolution R2026-06, Approving the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and authorizing the City to ente
motioned to approve Ordinance 2026-05, Amending sections 17.18.020 (Uses) and 17.54.100 (Mixed Use-Research and Development Zone) of the City of South Jordan Municipal Code to allow Personal Services
Council Member Johnson motioned to approve Resolution R2026-03, Authorizing the Mayor of the City of South Jordan to enter into a Development Agreement with Destinations, Inc. pertaining to property l
Council Member McGuire motioned to approve Resolution R2026-04, Authorizing the Mayor of the City of South Jordan to enter into a Development Agreement with Bach Land and Development, LLC. pertaining
Resolution R2026-03: Historical Chapel Development Agreement
Resolution R2026-04: Park Place Phase 5 Development Agreement
Approval of Ordinance 2026-04 (ADU Development Standards)
Ordinance 2026-03, Amending Development Standards (Monument Signs, C-N Zone, P-C Zone)
Council Member Johnson motioned to approve Resolution R-2025-57, Authorizing the Mayor to sign a Development Agreement pertaining to the development of property approximately located at 10378 South Jo
Resolution R2025-57, Horizon Development Agreement
approve Resolution R2025-63, Amending the South Jordan Fee Schedule to reinstate the Planned Community “PC” Zone development fees.
Resolution R2025-41: Bess Dental Office Development Agreement
Concluded that despite the dentist's thorough proposal and low-impact nature, the surrounding area felt residential in character.