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08/17/2021 - Formal Meeting - Meeting Materials (2)
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA LIMITED FORMAL MEETING August 17,2021 Tuesday 7:00 PM This Meeting Will be an Electronic Meeting Pursuant to the Chair’s Determination. SLCCouncil.com CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amy Fowler,Chair District 7 James Rogers,Vice Chair District 1 Dennis Faris District 2 Chris Wharton District 3 Ana Valdemoros District 4 Darin Mano District 5 Dan Dugan District 6 Generated:14:33:07 This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the Chair’s determination. As Salt Lake City Council Chair,I hereby determine that conducting the Salt Lake City Council meeting at an anchor location presents a substantial risk to the health and safety of those who may be present,and that the City and County building has been ordered closed to the public for health and safety reasons. 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As always,if you would like to provide feedback or comment,please call us or send us an email: •24-Hour comment line:801-535-7654 •council.comments@slcgov.com More info and resources can be found at:www.slc.gov/council/contact-us/ Upcoming meetings and meeting information can be found here:www.slc.gov/council/agendas/ Based on feedback we have received,we will be going back to our regular Formal Meeting format.Public hearings will be heard in the order on the agenda followed by a general comment session later in the meeting. Please note:Dates not identified in the FYI -Project Timeline are either not applicable or not yet determined. WELCOME AND PUBLIC MEETING RULES A.OPENING CEREMONY: 1.Council Member Amy Fowler will conduct the formal meeting. B.PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1.Ordinances:Truth-in-Taxation Hearing for Fiscal Year 2021-22 The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting one or more ordinances adopting the final rate of tax levy,for all City funds including the Library Fund,in an amount greater than the Certified Tax Rate,upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City made taxable by law for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and adopting the final budget,including the Library Budget,for Fiscal Year 2021-22. FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,July 13,2021 Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,August 17,2021 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,August 17,2021 Staff Recommendation -Refer to motion sheet(s). C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS: NONE. D.COMMENTS: NONE. E.NEW BUSINESS: NONE. F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. G.CONSENT: NONE. H.ADJOURNMENT: CERTIFICATE OF POSTING On or before 5:00 p.m.on _____________________,the undersigned,duly appointed City Recorder,does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1)posted on the Utah Public Notice Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701,and (2)a copy of the foregoing provided to The Salt Lake Tribune and/or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any others who have indicated interest. CINDY LOU TRISHMAN SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda,including but not limited to adoption,rejection,amendment,addition of conditions and variations of options discussed. People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation,which may include alternate formats,interpreters,and other auxiliary aids and services.Please make requests at least two business days in advance.To make a request,please contact the City Council Office at council.comments@slcgov.com,801-535-7600,or relay service 711. TO:City Council Members FROM: Jennifer Bruno Deputy Director DATE:August 17, 2021 MOTION SHEET CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY RE:Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and Final FY 2022 Budget Ratification MOTION 1 (close the public hearing and adopt the final tax rate and budget) I move the Council close the public hearing and adopt an ordinance establishing the final rate of tax levy, including the final levy for the Library Fund, upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City, made taxable by law for fiscal year 2021-2022, and ratify the budget as adopted by the Council in June. MOTION 2 (close the public hearing and reconsider FY 2022 budget) I move the Council close the public hearing and reconsider FY 2022 Budget and adopt motion establishing different rates. Staff Note: If the Council wants to reduce the final tax rate for the Fiscal Year 2022 budget then expense cuts and/or efficiency savings corresponding to revenue decreases would need to be identified. This is required by state law because cities must pass a balanced budget each fiscal year. CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY 451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 304 P.O. BOX 145476, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5476 SLCCOUNCIL.COM TEL 801-535-7600 FAX 801-535-7651 SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE No. ____ of 2021 (Adopting the final rate of tax levy, including the final levy for the Library Fund, upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City, made taxable by law for fiscal year 2021-2022) An ordinance adopting the final rate of tax levy, including the final levy for the Library Fund, upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City made taxable by law for fiscal year 2021-2022. Be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City: PREAMBLE Chapter 2, Title 59 of the Utah Code states that the governing body of each city shall, by ordinance or resolution, adopt a proposed tax levy or, if the tax rate is not more than the certified tax rate, a final tax levy on the real and personal property for various municipal purposes. Chapter 2, Title 59, of the Utah Code provides for certain notice and hearing requirements if the proposed tax rate exceeds the certified tax rate. In that event, the proposed tax rate does not become final unless approved by resolution of the City Council following such notice and public hearing. It is the intent of Salt Lake City to comply with the mandate of the Utah Legislature, but reserve in itself the power to amend the tax rates set herein to guarantee, after final appraisal figures have been determined, that it does not exceed the amount required for its governmental operations and taxing authority granted by the Legislature. It is the intent of Salt Lake City to adopt a total final tax rate for the general fund that will raise $106,568,124, including $364,464 in new growth property tax revenue. Similarly, it is the intent of Salt Lake City to adopt a final tax rate for the Library that will raise $20,979,2019 including $328,046 in new growth property tax revenue, which the City acknowledges will require a truth in taxation hearing. Further, it is the intent of the City to levy an additional tax, if necessary, to cover costs of State legislative mandates or judicial or administrative orders under Chapter 2, Title 59 of the Utah Code. SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt a final tax levy, which includes the amount of the final library fund tax levy previously adopted, pursuant to Chapter 2, Title 59 of the Utah Code, upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City made taxable by law during fiscal year 2021-2022 to defray the necessary and proper expenses of Salt Lake City to maintain the government thereof and for operating and maintaining its libraries and reading rooms and to pay for costs of State legislative mandates or judicial or administrative orders under Chapter 2, Title 59 of the Utah Code. SECTION 2. FINAL TAX LEVY: 2021-2022. The City Council hereby adopts the following final levy, subject to Chapter 2, Title 59 of the Utah Code, upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City made taxable by law, for the fiscal year of Salt Lake City beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, a tax of .004076 on each dollar of taxable valuation of said property apportioned as follows: a).002854 shall be credited as revenue in the general fund, generating $88,819,132 of ongoing revenue; and b) .000014 shall be credited to the judgment levy for the general fund, a one-year adjustment generating $433,129 of one-time revenue; and c).000649 shall be credited as revenue in the special library fund, generating $20,979,219 of on-going revenue; and d) .000556 shall be credited toward repayment of General Obligation Bonds, generating $17,315,863 of on-going revenue; and e).000003 shall be credited to the judgment levy for the library fund, a one-year adjustment generating $83,5554 of one-time revenue. The City Council hereby further levies a tax to cover the costs of State legislative mandates or judicial or administrative orders under Chapter 2, Title 59 of the Utah Code as determined by the Utah State Tax Commission and the Salt Lake County Auditor’s Office. Said tax levies in this Section 2 shall be subject to Mayor approval and City Council reconsideration pursuant to § 10-3b-204 of the Utah Code. SECTION 3. CERTIFIED TO AUDITOR. The tax levies hereinabove determined and levied shall be certified by the City Recorder to the Auditor of Salt Lake County, State of Utah, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2, Title 59 of the Utah Code. SECTION 4. RESERVED POWER AND RIGHT TO AMEND. The City hereby expressly reserves the power and right to amend any property tax levy made herein as it may deem just, proper and appropriate under the law. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective on July 1, 2021. Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this _______ day of ________________, 2021. ______________________________ CHAIRPERSON ATTEST: ______________________________ CITY RECORDER Transmitted to the Mayor on __________________________. Mayor’s Action: _____Approved. _____Vetoed. ______________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________ CITY RECORDER (SEAL) Bill No. _______ of 2021. Published: ____________________. Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office Approved As To Form Date:____________________ By:_Katherine Lewis__________ Katherine Lewis, City Attorney Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Speeding vehicles on East Capitol Boulevard are a growing threat to public safety.Noise associated with speeding and mufflerless vehicles disrupts the community at all hours of the day and night. Years of pleading,flashing speed trailers,police presence have FAILED.The only solution is traffic calming devices such as raised crosswalks is the only permanent solution on East Capitol Boulevard. There is no need for continued traffic studies and police presence.The only solution is a physical barrier to prevent speeding.The residents in this area pay property taxes at a higher rate than most. The least you can do is supply funding to install raised crosswalks at frequent intervals for the entire length of East Capitol Boulevard.Please do not let this issue continue until somebody is hurt or killed. We have already had a recent incident over the 4th of July where a speeding vehicle hit a parked car and tried to flee the scene.Enough is enough.The only other recourse is the neighborhood taking matters into their own hands which means I will be sitting vigil and using my own measures to reduce 8/12/202115:21 Lori Dalton traffic and speed.Lori Dalton CIP FY2021 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 1 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Greetings:Today(August 7)I hiked a loop of the trail network,both old and new trails,from the top of Terrace Hills Drive.I was particularly interested in seeing the effects of last weekend's deluge on the trails.I was gratified to see that there was NO EROSION AT ALL ON THE NEW TRAILS!So kudos to the constructor!The older trails are a mixed bag.The old road from the top of Terrace Hills to City Creek Saddle has a berm(a raised ridge of dirt above the road surface)on the downhill side of the road,as would be left by a bulldozer.As a result runoff cannot go over the side so is channeled down the road,leading to major erosion gullies.The city built some water bars across the lower part of the road,and they helped,but there are no water bars across the upper part and consequently there was more erosion.In my opinion it will be necessary to remove the berm to prevent channeling.The network of steep social trails in the area has badly eroded.No surprise there.In certain places,the old Bonneville Shoreline Trail has developed a berm that channels rain down the center of the trail.I don't know,but would guess,that this berm developed over years of heavy use in all weather.Last summer,on my trail runs,I noticed your trail constructor cutting gaps in the berm on the section of trail between City Creek Saddle and Dry Gulch(I thanked him for doing this).This needs to be done in a few more places.I noticed that the new trails were constructed without a berm,which might be 8/12/202117:48 Walt Haas one reason there was no erosion on them.I hope this feedback is useful.--Walt Foothills Trail System 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 2 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment To the City Council,We live on East Capitol Boulevard(ECB)just above the Capitol.We're sending this email regarding the noise,speeding and general vehicle mayhem that occurs on ECB.It's been a problem for a while but the situation has deteriorated over the last Covid year and since the Capitol Building parking area has become a collecting and cruising area on many evenings.ECB is a wide, climbing street with no traffic lights or stop signs;it has become a street of choice for evening cruisers who like to blast their way up,loop through the neighborhood and then backfire their way down;it's speed and noise the whole way.Stationing a patrol car sporadically has been tried and not been a deterrent;stationing a full time patrol car is not feasible.Raised crosswalks and stop signs will be a real help,as they have been for the exact same conditions on 11th and 2nd Ayes.The mitigation on the Avenues has been in place for years and has proven effective without impacting city services(fire, plowing,etc.).Please,before the problem gets worse or there is a person injured one night(some of the boulevard doesn't have sidewalks),find some funds for this fairly uncomplicated solution.Thank 8/12/2021 22:16 Dennis Glass you,Dennis Glass Susan Corth CIP FY2021 Hello Council,I am contacting you regarding the capitol improvement program.We believe strongly that not only improving the infrastructure of the building is important but improving the security of the building as well.My company has a very unique ballistic shield that can be folded down to the size of a laptop and carried in a bag while still giving you over 5sgft of ballistic protection when deployed.The shield is very light,only weighing 81bs which is a game changer compared to a regular shield that weighs upwards of 801bs.Our shields are currently being used in courthouses,hospitals, and by police departments throughout the state.We are a local company(West Temple to be exact) and would love to help protect the people who lead our awesome state as well as the awesome people who protect them.We would love to get this product in front of the Council and are requesting a short time to present our product on the 17th.Please let me know what is required or how much time we will have so that we can be as prepared as possible.I look forward to hearing 8/12/2021 22:31 Tyson lex from you soon.Best regards,Tyson lex CIP FY2021 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 3 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Speeding vehicles on East Capitol Boulevard are a growing threat to public safety.Noise associated with speeding and mufflerless vehicles disrupts the community at all hours of the day and night. Years of pleading,flashing speed trailers,police presence have FAILED.The only solution is traffic calming devices such as raised crosswalks is the only permanent solution on East Capitol Boulevard. There is no need for continued traffic studies and police presence.The only solution is a physical barrier to prevent speeding.The residents in this area pay property taxes at a higher rate than most. The least you can do is supply funding to install raised crosswalks at frequent intervals for the entire length of East Capitol Boulevard.Please do not let this issue continue until somebody is hurt or killed. We have already had a recent incident over the 4th of July where a speeding vehicle hit a parked car and tried to flee the scene.Enough is enough.The only other recourse is the neighborhood taking matters into their own hands which means I will be sitting vigil and using my own measures to reduce 8/12/2021 22:34 Lori Dalton traffic and speed.Lori Dalton CIP FY2021 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 4 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Speeding vehicles on East Capitol Boulevard are a growing threat to public safety and welfare.Noise associated with these vehicles disrupts community life at all hours,and it will likely be only a matter of time before a tragedy occurs.You have all had plenty of notice,as the neighborhood has raised this issue for years on end,but nothing has been done.A recent news story highlighted the problem, that noise ordinances are being broken every night and are not being enforced.The noise ordinances are in place for a reason.More importantly,safety is of highest concern.We have already lost a dog in a hit and run due to high speed.It is only a matter of time before it is a child or other individual. Years of temporary measures,such as flashing speed trailers or occasional police presence,have failed to solve the problem.Painted lines in the roadway(which we were informed by Chris Wharton were supposed to slow traffic)have only exacerbated the problem,giving the impression that this is not a residential neighborhood,but rather,it is a"Speedway"where you can go as fast as you'd like. We have seen cars top 100 miles per hour with crowds of young people cheering them on.Many of the cars clearly have noise-increasing mechanics,given the decibels recorded by the news recently. Obviously,this is a known issue,and young people are taking advantage of the problem,especially on weekend nights,when the police are otherwise occupied.Again,this is a huge safety issue,with young,inexperienced drivers racing without concern about other traffic or individuals on the road,let alone the safety of the ones in the reckless cars.Traffic calming devices,such as raised crosswalks, can have a permanent impact on East Capitol Boulevard,as they have elsewhere in the city(such as 15th East and 11th Avenue).We do NOT need more traffic studies or a supposed expanded police presence.We DO NEED physical structures to prevent speeding.This is the only way to stop this.The word is out that this is the place to speed and race.It is beyond ridiculous,and behooves the City to prevent any type of tragic situation,given the notice it has already received for years.As an attorney, I would not want to defend that case.Please put raised crosswalks on East Capitol Boulevard 8/12/2021 22:49 Cheryl Mori immediately!Thank you,Cher Mori and Chris Warner East Capitol Blvd. CIP FY2021 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 5 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment We have lived on East Capitol Blvd for 6 years.We have noticed an increase in speeding vehicles as well as noise associated with acceleration at the curve of our address every year since our move to SLC.We did speak with the traffic engineer and as a result,flashing speed trailers were placed on both sides of the street around our address.Sometimes the flashing speed on the trailer seemed to bring attention,other times,not at all.As soon as the trailers were removed,speeding and noise resumed as before.Traffic calming devices such as raised crosswalks,especially in areas especially prone to acceleration on this wide blvd could have a positive and permanent impact on East Capitol. We have noticed them in other parts of the city in residential areas.What we don't need are further studies to count cars or track noise levels,but rather physical structures such as raised sidewalks to prevent speeding.We would add that we experienced one speeding car land in the median in front of our home when it missed the curve at 988 North;our neighbors to the north both experienced cars in their median and or yard.The most recent car in the median caught on fire and hit a tree which caught fire and burned until it was completely consumed.Please consider this important safety 8/16/2021 22:47 Rg KASER intervention.Richard and Sidney Kaser CIP FY2021 I am writing in support of the Foothills Master Plan.Salt Lake City is an amazing area with tremendous access to trails.However,with the growing population of SLC,the pressure on existing trails is only going to increase.I am a resident of Federal Heights and use the Foothills area above the Avenues 4-5 days per week for both hiking and mountain biking.I urge you to support the Foothills Master Plan and reverse the moratorium.While not everything within the plan is exactly what I want, that is the nature of compromise.The directional trails(eg hiking and mountain bike uphill only)that have been implemented have substantially decreased negative interactions between trail users.I know that there is concern about erosion with new trails,but I was on the trails right after the heavy rains a couple weeks ago and the only trails that saw erosion were the old trails.Please restart 8/16/2021 22:57 Kevin Watt construction on the trails under the Foothills Master Plan.Thanks,Kevin Watt Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 6 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Topic Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/16/2021 22:58 Monica Hilding environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you. Foothills Trail System Master Plan Hi,I like like to ask that you reconsider the Foot Hills Master Plan as it offer healthier alternatives for recreation that also reduce pollution.I've heard that the trail system could have been done better.So let's get the right people involved to do it right and continue to build trail systems and a healthier 8/16/2021 22:59 Jesse Casillas state and community.Thanks,Jesse Foothills Trail System Master Plan Hello Everyone-I really appreciate all the hard work you do.I own a condo in the Marmalade district and have lived in SLC since going to the U in 2001.The area is growing fast!As you know,and we have more and more users.I have appreciated all the hard work that has gone into the expansion of trails.I am an avid mountain biker and trail runner.I enjoy the foothills for both purposes.I think we need more trails for both groups.More mountain bike only trails(especially downhill only)and hike only trails.It will separate the users.As a mountain biker I love choosing the downhill bike only options.I know I don't have to be as worried about encountering hikers on the up.And as a trail runner it is nice to not have to worry about fast bike traffic.I have been excited to read about all the panned trails and jump on them when they are complete.I think the trails project should move 8/16/2021 23:00 Rachel Woolston forward.We need the trails now more than ever.Thank you,Rachel Woolston Foothills Trail System Master Plan Hello,my family and I are residents of Sugarhouse and we would like to voice our vigorous support for the current Foothills Master Plan.We are avid mountain bikers,trail runners,and hikers,and we have been very impressed with the execution of Phase 1.While I understand there is opposition to continuing with Phase 2,we would very much like to see Phase 2 completed as it would give all trail 8/16/2021 23:01 Ken Kanashiro users a place to recreate safely and sustainably.Thank you for your time,Ken Kanashiro Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 7 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Salt Lake City Council,We would like to express our adamant opposition to consideration of including funding for Phase 2 of the Foothills Trails Master Plan in the funding of Capital Improvement Projects at this time.The implementation of Phase 1 of the Foothills Trails Master Plan demonstrates the inadequacy of the Master Plan.Over many objections,the Master Plan was developed and adopted with a faulty methodology supported by data and surveys that were designed to support a predetermined agenda.It is unclear whether the surveys used to create the Master Plan separated the responses of city residents from those of the surrounding areas.The implementation of Phase 1 ran slipshod over objections by,and unkept promises to,many stakeholders.This necessitated a pause in the implementation of the Master Plan that is an admission by the city that while the residents are being asked to'reimage natural lands,'the city should be'reimaging'the Foothills Trail Master Plan.If the Master Plan is in question it is irresponsible to be discussing any further funding of the Master Plan at this time.Among the many deficiencies in the Master Plan are:-There was inadequate study of natural resources impacted by the Plan.The negative impacts to the protected watershed areas at Spring Gulch(with its wonderful waterfall)and the fragile ecology of Dry Creek are just two of the areas given insufficient attention in the Master Plan.Salt Lake City residents deserve better stewardship from their elected officials.-There was a prioritization of biking and hiking use of the limited foothills resource.Our dramatic hillsides are now forever scarred by trails gouged into them to the detriment of city residents who choose not to see our foothills used in that fashion.Parks like the 11th Avenue Park and Popperton Park are being made unusable as parks as the parking lots for each is overrun by hikers and bikers,many of whom are not city residents but nonetheless were irresponsibly encouraged to come and congregate during an unprecedented 8/16/202123:07 John and susan Dawson pandemic.*Continued 1/2* Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 8 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment *Continued 2/2*The infrastructure for supporting the hoards of users being invited to come to the area by the foothills trails is treated as an afterthought.As already mentioned,the parking is totally inadequate.The traffic control needs to be rethought in light of the increased use by motor vehicles, bikers and hikers.Narrow roads like Popperton Park Way cannot handle the vehicular traffic when congested with bikers blocking the road as they unload,regroup and then head off often riding 4 or 5 abreast.As was painfully evident during the Connecticut Fire last year,Popperton Park Way is the ONLY access for residents of the Federal Pointe subdivision and now those residents must contend with groups of people seeking recreation who feel entitled to block the road on invitation of the city.- The opportunities for the handicapped are extremely limited."The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas,including employment, transportation,public accommodations,communications and access to state and local government programs and services."The city has chosen to violate federal law by removing handicapped parking spaces at places like the 11th Avenue Park and Popperton Park.It is a sad commentary to note that a bicycle tire pump was installed at Popperton Park to meet the needs of those bikers who recreate without being properly prepared,but the city has made the conscious decision to exclude the handicapped from not only the foothills trails but also from the adjacent city parks.-There is inadequate planning for sanitation facilities for the trail.This should have been a primary concern as it was a problem before the first backhoe started further carving up the foothills.-There is inadequate planning to provide policing for the trails and the adjacent roadways in the Master Plan. The concept that the trail users would police themselves is a fantasy.Any responsible individual would immediately dismiss this fallacy,filed under the heading'Foxes and Henhouses.'Please revisit the Foothills Trails Master Plan to address these concerns and the ideas expressed by others,some obviously dismissed during the development of the Master Plan,before considering funding of further actions on our valuable,but limited,foothills resource.Thank you for your consideration, John and susan Dawson John and Susan Dawson 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 9 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Dear leaders of Salt Lake City,I am an active outdoor/trail user and lifetime resident of Utah.I engage in almost anything outdoor related,but for mental and physical health have turned to mountain biking and hiking as a source of physical and mental healing.I usually have to drive many miles north or south of my home to be able to ride or hike.I frequent the draper trail system as well as the Snowbasin trail systems.Having trail improvements in SLC has helped me to be closer to home and share this activity with my friends and family.Salt Lake City has a wealth of untapped potential for BEAUTIFUL trails and will help to allow for the large increase in trail users we have seen this past year. Providing more access to mountain recreation has lead to many other families getting outside and enjoying what our fine state has to offer.Other cities have placed a large emphasis on trail development and Salt Lake City has fallen behind.Some great examples of development are Cedar City,Herriman,and of course the model example in Utah...Draper City.If you have ever been to any of the businesses in Draper on any given evening or weekend you will see multiple trail users not just enjoying trails,but the food/retail establishments in the area.There have been multiple studies done on the positive impacts of trail systems,including WalMart's home town of Bentonville Arkansas as the ultimate guidebook to the development of trails and the benefits to the local culture and economy.The bottom line is that Salt Lake City is in a severe need more trails to provide more options for the ever growing population.There is also a need for dedicated bike only trails(as outlined in the Foothills Master Plan)to help provide safer experience for all users.I would like to voice my support for the Foothills Master Plan.I have already spent many hours on the new and improved SLC trails that have already been completed in Phase 1.They are a blast!I would like to see phase 1 finished and phase 2 started.I owe my physical and mental health to being able to access local trails to hike,bike,and enjoy our beautiful state.I would love to see Salt Lake City continue with the Foothills Master Plan.I greatly appreciate your service and hope you will continue support of this 8/16/202123:08 Jake Leonard sorely needed trails plan.Jake Leonard Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 10 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Hello Mayor Mendelhall and Salt Lake City Council,I understand you'll be reviewing the Foothills Master Plan soon.As an active outdoorsman and lifetime resident of Utah,I love mountain biking, hiking,backpacking,and other recreational activities.Salt Lake City has unparalleled access to mountain recreation,as you're well aware.Because our population has grown and the popularity of outdoor activities has increased,Salt Lake City needs to do more.Salt Lake City has lagged behind Draper and other areas in developing new trails and promoting outdoor recreation.We need more Mountain Bike specific trails.Draper has benefited substantially by investing in new trails and promoting healthy outdoor activities.New home developers specifically highlight the Draper trail systems in their marketing.Salt Lake City needs more trails,and I'm writing to voice my support for the Foothills Master Plan.The newly completed trails in the Foothills are fantastic,and I'd love to see phase 1 completed and phase 2 begun on schedule.I appreciate your consideration,and thank you 8/16/2021 23:09 Jared Stokes for your service!Jared Stokes Foothills Trail System Master Plan To:SLC Council&Major Mendenhall,Please move forward with Phase 2 of the Foothills Trails Master Plan.Since the beginning of this project,I followed every step of this wonderful plan.I'm both a hiker &mtn.biker who has enjoyed the new trails in the foothills.Please move forward with the completion of Phase 2 so we can continue to enjoy all of what the foothills trails system can provide 8/16/2021 23:12 Michael White for our users.Thanks,Michael White Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 11 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Hello Mayor Mendelhall and Salt Lake City Council,I understand you'll be reviewing the Foothills Master Plan soon.As an active outdoorsman and lifetime resident of Utah,I love mountain biking, hiking,backpacking,and other recreational activities.Salt Lake City has unparalleled access to mountain recreation,as you're well aware.Because our population has grown and the popularity of outdoor activities has increased,Salt Lake City needs to do more.Salt Lake City has lagged behind Draper and other areas in developing new trails and promoting outdoor recreation.Draper has benefited substantially by investing in new trails and promoting healthy outdoor activities.New home developers specifically highlight the Draper trail systems in their marketing.Salt Lake City needs more trails,and I'm writing to voice my support for the Foothills Master Plan.The newly completed trails in the Foothills are fantastic,and I'd love to see phase 1 completed and phase 2 8/16/2021 23:12 Phil Broadbent begun on schedule.I appreciate your consideration,and thank you for your service!Thanks,Phil Foothills Trail System Master Plan Hello Mayor Mendelhall and Salt Lake City Council,I understand you'll be reviewing the Foothills Master Plan soon.As an active outdoorsman and lifetime resident of Utah,I love mountain biking, hiking,backpacking,and other recreational activities.Salt Lake City has unparalleled access to mountain recreation,as you're well aware.Because our population has grown and the popularity of outdoor activities has increased,Salt Lake City needs to do more.Salt Lake City has lagged behind Draper and other areas in developing new trails and promoting outdoor recreation.Draper has benefited substantially by investing in new trails and promoting healthy outdoor activities.New home developers specifically highlight the Draper trail systems in their marketing.Salt Lake City needs more trails,and I'm writing to voice my support for the Foothills Master Plan.The newly completed trails in the Foothills are fantastic,and I'd love to see phase 1 completed and phase 2 8/16/2021 23:14 Sam Scholes begun on schedule.I appreciate your consideration,and thank you for your service!Sam Scholes Foothills Trail System Master Plan Dear SLC Council members,I've been hiking in the Salt Lake City foothills for over 20 years.I especially enjoy hiking the Ridgeline trail above 18th avenue.I was heartbroken to see the Ridgeline trail closed and replaced with trails that not only don't fit into the natural topography but have such narrow switchbacks that I felt like a hamster in a maze.Please re-evaluate the continuation of the next phase.Please talk to hikers and look at the damage that has already been caused.Thank you, 8/16/2021 23:16 Elizabeth Griffin Elizabeth Griffin Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 12 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Topic Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/16/2021 23:20 Tay Haines environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Amen to these words.Thank you. Foothills Trail System Master Plan Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/16/2021 23:21 Anonymous Constituent environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you. Foothills Trail System Master Plan Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/16/2021 23:22 Joni Wirts environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you.Joni Wirts Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 13 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment I support the following statement because I have been hiking and biking the foothills for the last 50 years.While I always took appropriate,already established bike trails,too many cyclists today think that all terrain is available to them.There must be clear limits on where cyclists can go so as not to destroy fragile terrain.Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess, and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated.There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you.Carolyn 8/16/2021 23:24 Carolyn Morrow R.Morrow Foothills Trail System Master Plan Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/16/2021 23:24 Andrew Acuff environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you. Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 14 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Dear Salt Lake City Council,Attached to this comment is a file containing copies of eight(8)petition pages with signatures and addresses of Capitol Hill residents calling for Salt Lake City officials to take specific actions that would reduce threats to public safety caused by speeding traffic on East Capitol Boulevard.These petitions were presented to the Salt Lake City Council and mayor's representative in fall 2019.They were also appended to the CIP application[also attached]filed by Capitol Hill resident Stanley Holmes at that time.The city failed to honor the petitioners'request and the constituent CIP that was filed.Two years later,the problem remains not only unabated but intensified.East Capitol Boulevard is now referred to as the Wharton-Mendenhall Speedway.Stanley Holmes*See 8/16/2021 23:29 Stan Holmes Corresponding Attachments* CIP FY2021 Dear Council Members and Mayor Mendenhall:I have lived on Edgecombe Drive for over 30 years. expect there to be increased traffic,but the situation of night racing,rewing engines,excessive continual noise to all hours of the morning is beyond anything we in the neighborhood should be expected to accept.This isn't just a little annoyance.Its racers making the loop north up East Capitol Boulevard,and then around and south,down the west streets such as Edgecombe,to resume their laps.Its not just the weekends,although they are the worst.Its many nights a week,for hours,and hours.Its not just excessive,continual noise.Speeders endanger residents who should be able to cross a street at night without fear of being runover by racers.Is that too much to ask?And isn't protecting the safety of residents part of the Council's and the Mayor's charge?I find it extremely frustrating that the City cannot find a way to resolve this issue that has been brought to its attention for months,if not years.Is the only way to finally resolve the issue,to replace those in City 8/16/2021 23:36 Judith Boulden government who turn a deaf ear to our pleas?Respectfully,Judith Boulden CIP FY2021 Dear City Council,We are very concerned about the traffic on east capitol blvd and surrounding streets.We have seen cars and motorcycles going 80mph to 90mph with a posted speed limit of 25mph.As taxpayers and homeowners we strongly support traffic abatement in our area.Sincerely, 8/16/2021 23:42 Roger Harrie Roger Harrie MD CIP FY2021 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 15 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Topic To my elected city representatives-I have gratefully lived lived in,and loved Salt Lake City Utah since 2016.Personally,I find the rapid growth of our wonderful city and state rather alarming and threatening to the natural beauty that exists here.I am writing on behalf of many other citizens and outdoor enthusiasts who are deeply concerned about the plan changes to our natural habitat that so many cherish.Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess, and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated.There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive environmental plan is in place.Thank you for your consideration,and please do right by your integrity and your conviction to be a good steward of this beautiful state.Let's take the time 8/16/2021 23:43 Devin Asher Vernick to do this right!Respectfully,Devin Vernick Foothills Trail System Master Plan Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/16/2021 23:45 Chantal Papillon environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you.Chantal Papillon Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 16 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you.I have been concerned since the first day we saw people walking the future trail just below our home,at the top of F St.As the machinery operators began to hack away at our foothills,my concern grew.Now that I have hiked the new trails,I continue to worry.Erosion is already a problem.Please,let's do this right,Erika 8/16/2021 23:46 Erika Treharne Treharne Foothills Trail System Master Plan Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/16/2021 23:47 Suzie Ellison environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you. Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 17 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Topic Council Members,I would like to thank you for pausing construction of the Trails Master Plan Phase 1 building of the new shared mountain bike/hiking trail up Twin Peaks.There is a very established hiking trail up to the Twins.Why not use funds to maintain that trail,rather than build a new one? How many new trails do we need in this pristine natural landscape which is our backyard?5.3 Million dollars has been budgeted for Phase 2.Let's take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan BEFORE construction begins.•Was there a population use survey done by qualified researchers in the field in the initial planning and assessment?How many bikers,electric bikers?Walkers?Hikers?Runners?What age are they?•What groups were involved in the planning of the Trails Master Plan?Hikers,Bikers?Runners?What percentage of each?•What is budgeted for maintenance?For education of users?Trail etiquette as well as education of new urban users about preservation of natural lands.•What is budgeted for rangers to educate all users?•What kind of geological environmental studies were done?Who did them?•Has the erosion that has occurred on newly built trails been evaluated?By who?Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive environmental plan is in place.Thank you for your continued support,Suzi Elmore 8/16/2021 23:48 Suzi Elmore suzi elmore Foothills Trail System Master Plan Dear Council Members,Under your leadership,it is essential that time is taken to properly evaluate, reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated.Cutting new trails is a form of development every bit as permanent as new roads or buildings.Please halt all funding for Phase 2 until time is taken to prepare a comprehensive environmental plan peer reviewed by all stakeholders and approved with public 8/16/2021 23:49 Brian D Hamos input.Thank you.Sincerely,Brian Hamos Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 18 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment have commented on new Foothill trail construction many times in the past and won't take too much time repeating what I have already said.It is clear to me that this project was not given the appropriate environmental consideration and lacked significant input from users other than bikers (hikers,runners,etc).Furthermore,I have never been given an answer on how the City plans to maintain all the new trials(money and people)given that you can't even maintain the ones that are already there.While I appreciate that the number of users on the Foothill trails is increasing,I don't see the need to construct new trails that parallel each other.Bikers and other users have gotten along for the 20+years I have been using these trails.I see no need to destroy the pristine land just so bikers can avoid other people.Furthermore,I also disagree with cutting new trails to difficult peaks like Wire and Van Cott.If you don't have the skills to ride(or hike)the current trails,there are plenty others that you can use.Finally,there needs to be independent oversight on any construction that is impelmetated.I have seen the photos of the VERY POOR and ILLOGICAL design and construction of some new trails.Please do not approve phase 2 until a better plan is established.Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/16/2021 23:50 Mick Jurynec environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you. Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 19 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Our Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities which I enjoy often and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess, and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated.There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you.Best 8/16/2021 23:52 Steve Anders regards,Steve Anders Foothills Trail System Master Plan Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/16/2021 23:53 Steven Homar environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you. Foothills Trail System Master Plan Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/16/2021 23:54 Pete Choles environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you. Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 20 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Please consider the unique needs of hikers in the redesign of the foothills trails.Recent trails designated just for bikes have been some of the most scenic and shaded.Hikers are in a better position to enjoy the meadows and trees than bikers who just whiz by.Thank you!Sharon Donnelly 8/16/2021 23:56 Sharon Donnelly (frequent hiker) Foothills Trail System Master Plan Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As the steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated.There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/16/2021 23:57 Barbara Wise environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you.Barbara Wise Foothills Trail System Master Plan I am an avid mountain biker but the work done so far is unacceptable,based on the perspective below.The trails are made with big machines and will leave permanent damage in many places.The 19th Street trail to the meadow is an example of this,and it's way too much of a"pump track"design for the average user.Please analyze,revise,and use a contractor who has a good reputation of building bike and hike trails.Please do not decommission the current trail from the Zoo up Mt.Wire! John Woeste Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess, and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated.There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a 8/16/2021 23:58 John Woesteut comprehensive environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you. Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 21 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Topic Dear City Council,As a citizen of Salt Lake County and a small business owner in Salt Lake City,I agree and support the following statement because we need to improve our access to the foothills but we also need to be mindful of any destruction to our natural habits.That is why we need a more thorough environment study.There is no need to rush this!Please read the following statement and know that I agree 100%!!"Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty, recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated.There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!" 8/17/20210:00 Caro Bagley Thank you for your time and consideration.Caroline Bagley Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 22 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Mayor and City Council:Salt Lake City has a goal of converting its streets into complete streets.There is now an opportunity to convert N.EastCapitol Boulevard into a complete street.I know the City Council will be soon consider whether to take the first steps in such a conversion and,if the decision is positive,what these first steps will be.N.EastCapitol is used not only by the residents of Capitol Hill but also by visitors to Ensign Vista Park and to our new Foothills trails.Rather than being an overly wide speed-prone thoroughfare,N.EastCapitol could become a welcoming entry to the Park and the trails.My vision is a set of rotaries up N.EastCapitol and then down Ensign Vista Drive.There could be approximately three or four rotaries on EastCapitol and two on Ensign Vista.These rotaries would utilize xeriscape landscape design,echoing the medians opposite the Capitol.These rotaries would communicate to visitors that they are approaching a destination,Ensign Vista Park:one of SLC's special places.The rotaries,of course,would significantly calm traffic.I hope the City Council considers all approaches to converting N.EastCapitol into a show-place boulevard.Even if the Council cannot endorse a radical make-over of the street,I strongly request that the Council does endorse significant traffic calming physical structures be added to the street.Thank you for your consideration 8/17/2021 11:19 Dennis Struble and for your service to our city,Dennis Struble CIP FY2021 Dear Council Members and Staff,Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty, recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated.There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right! 8/17/2021 11:24 Hilary Jacobs Thank you.Hilary Jacobs Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 23 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Dear Council members,Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess, and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated.There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you.Thank 8/17/202111:29 Shoeleh Assemi you,Shoeleh Foothills Trail System Master Plan Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/17/2021 11:30 K Roger Siversen environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you.Kristen Iversen Foothills Trail System Master Plan Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/17/202111:31 Alisha Matthews environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you.--Alisha Matthews Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 24 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment have hiked the Upper Avenues foothills trails for many years and have enjoyed the views and the exercise.This year,the trails have been ruined with ditches dug across existing trails and poorly constructed,muddy scars across many of the hillsides.I am deeply disappointed by this new construction which seems to be directed at attracting more bicycles at the expense of hikers.Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you.Regards,-Tom Oaks SLC 8/17/2021 11:32 Tom Oaks resident Foothills Trail System Master Plan Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/17/2021 11:34 Elizabeth Owens environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you. Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 25 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Topic Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess,and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated. There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive 8/17/2021 11:36 Peter MacGregor environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you.Peter MacGregor Foothills Trail System Master Plan Good morning.Salt Lake City's Foothills are cherished for their natural beauty,recreational opportunities,and close proximity.In addition to offering immense physical and mental benefits to city residents,the Foothills are home to diverse flora and fauna and have been a vital resource for the area's inhabitants for centuries.As steward of these fragile lands,Salt Lake City has the responsibility to ensure they remain intact for tomorrow.It's essential that we take the time to evaluate,reassess, and revise the Foothills Trails Master Plan so that the chaotic and destructive implementation of Phase 1 isn't repeated.There is too much at stake.Please don't approve funding for Phase 2 until a comprehensive environmental plan is in place.Let's take the time to do this right!Thank you.Eric 8/17/202111:37 Mike Johnson Edelman Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 26 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Comment Topic Hello there,I want to voice my concern for the possible halt in funding for the Foothills Trails Master Plan.With a surge in population here in Salt Lake City,it is so important to provide ample space for outdoor recreation.While the property crime rate in the city is quite high,the violent crime rate is relatively low.In my opinion,this is due to the abundance of free recreation available.The problem, however,is that SLC has grown increasingly more popular over the years and trails are becoming more and more crowded.If the funding is cut for additional trails and trail systems,I fear there will be a direct correlation between the stagnation of recreational trail building,and a rise in violent crime. As a mountain biker who thoroughly enjoys the Foothills trail system,I would personally love to see these trails,and many others,finished.But as someone who cares about her home and those folks who are blessed enough to also live here,I feel the continuation of this work is dire to the health of 8/17/2021 11:38 Anna Booth the community.Thank you for your time,Anna Booth Foothills Trail System Master Plan Constituent called into talk about Mayor Mendenhall and homelessness.He states that the Mayor is 8/17/2021 11:46 Anonymous Constituent not truthful. Homelessness Dear Councilmember Dugan,It's come to my attention that the Council will be addressing the future of additional trails in the Foothills during two upcoming meetings:August 17 and August 24.I'm writing to voice my absolute support FOR more trails above 11th Avenue,Dry Creek,and the Red Butte/Zoo area.Growth is uncomfortable.My preference would have been for more managed and controlled growth 10+years ago.But that train has left the station.So now,the city is in a position of needing to adjust current infrastructure to support this exponential growth.Our Foothill trails must be a part of the infrastructure that needs to grow.It's primarily SLC residents and citizens who use these trails.These trails contribute to the mental health,physical fitness and overall well-being of thousands of people.Trails seem to be a much healthier and much less expensive system to build, versus additional hospitals,and mental health facilities.These multi-use trails are easily assessable to young and old for free.Our city's value only increases with this type of system.I urge you to support Phase 1 and Phase 2 funding for additional trails along the Foothill Corridor.Thank you.Sincerely, 8/17/2021 11:53 Rachel Sweet Rachel Sweet Foothills Trail System Master Plan 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 27 Public Comments 08.11.2021-08.17.2021 Date/Time Opened Contact Name Constituent called in to report that there are homeless people camped out behind the building on 1470 S State and doing drugs and throwing needles and garbage over the fence.He states that they 8/17/2021 11:56 John Doe are being harassed and something needs to be done immediately. Homelessness 12:38 PM 8/17/2021 Page 28 PEETCTj fUN for Public Safety Upgrades to East Capitol BQudevarW. Dear Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Councilman Chris Wharton, We, the undersigned, residents of the greater Capitol Hill neighborhood of Salt Lake City call upon you to take prompt action to substantively address threats to public safety caused by speeding traffic on East Capitol Boulevard. We specifically request that you direct the Streets Department to construct raised crosswalks on East Capitol Boulevard in order to slow' traffic so that pedestrians and wildlife can cross with greater safety. Thank you. NAME ADDRESS _ LVib16/111 r id*Plfj �3 Sri 163 V 3 ieect .4)(03 Ai"it /1- •p 3''4-ra / e., 3 244KA p tip 9'cio3 5 I k' h/\6L y(86 3 Rk I ck 1(t3 JGCi,-niyLe.(_ �m,rAAji. PET for Public S2fecy Upgracies io E sc Capitol r3oulea°are Dear Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Councilman Chris Wharton, We, the undersigned, residents of the greater Capitol Hill neighborhood of Salt Lake City call upon you to take prompt action to substantively address threats to public safety caused by speeding traffic on East Capitol Boulevard. We specifically request that you direct the Streets Department to construct raised crosswalks on East Capitol Boulevard in order to slow traffic so that pedestrians and wildlife can cross with greater safety. Thank you. NAME ADDRESS /1-Ar>A_C 944103 G-4_ vet c-'3 eeittiaAk0 • rwt `// o3 +Vi? 1Q era ) i 3 'wL{ ' _a Uio-71 kits I L:5 '4�ijirvl Y 7 ,C 14 .$t„,t , V4 CgPli,OS R/11 .4),46‘. , 11:3 • PE C 'u [illN for Public Safety Upgrade,to East Capitol BBoulev7rc Dear Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Councilman Chris Wharton,, We, the undersigned, residents of the greater Capitol Hill neighborhood of Salt Lake City call upon you to take prompt action to substantively address threats to public safety caused by speeding traffic on East Capitol Boulevard. We specifically request that you direct the Streets Department to construct raised crosswalks on East Capitol Boulevard in order to slow traffic so that pedestrians and wildlife can cross with greater safety. Thank you. NAME ADDRESS -'/A' LA_' '-:))tip —c. , -1 i c_3 • ��'\E FOTE= L VI°3 C4 - -t2 �h,_1 Lr',,-' (, L-- Y4:r/G3 El-A-C. 5-rary `f r T4 t,3 • Or Ph-4 -4/40. lig,' ../ Ai uktio ,v, \1Qi l._ c L C , c 4, _© N, rke•es\ 0 Si 6•1 03 h;r.( rI —44j LC, 8 a Ooi/ 1 rg- 5`LG a SF/0 d c-1-;1A A; \1r ow 0,? 53,....„,t____ . iisel . .\ (t,INki)--LO \N-ti, d l'o--‘ ''R.,.mil r4 ur cqio3 PETITION for Public Safety Upgrades to East Capitol Boulevard Dear Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Councilman Chris Wharton, We,the undersigned, residents of the greater Capitol Hill neighborhood of Salt Lake City call upon you to take prompt action to substantively address threats to public safety caused by speeding traffic on East Capitol Boulevard. We specifically request that you direct the Streets Department to construct raised crosswalks on East Capitol Boulevard in order to slow traffic so that pedestrians and wildlife can cross with greater safety. Thank you. NAME ADDRESS f4( 4t- LJG3(D ( 8/4/03 (%igPto 1Zi 0/4,5 61 l° 5 K `t c v ►O r. 2 Ivy C�kfrvtA sr-er &4 I (-‘. 16) F,$ 4e 40.4yki I \LJL As,v-4 q( N;c \e 6ce 0163 tictylQ . Mac vrnot-j C64" 145,-rc46-•t' -r 103 rEA-e( Ctf ' , ;f/o3 PETITION for Public Safety Upgrades to East Capitol Boulevard Dear Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Councilman Chris Wharton, We, the undersigned, residents of the greater Capitol Hill neighborhood of Salt Lake City call upon you to take prompt action to substantively address threats to public safety caused by speeding traffic on East Capitol Boulevard. We specifically request that you direct the Streets Department to construct raised crosswalks on East Capitol Boulevard in order to slow traffic so that pedestrians and wildlife can cross with greater safety. Thank you. NAME ADDRESS �(etZAXA-t2 YiZ'. `- , e It , .. :„.,e,d te/ ef.1 .6„,,_, , -; '-'-- T t , ,,.t , I t 4 ao - i SV/43 a'.' / . Cl/r 4.1 - • :,/,..4._--,, L I Lc>,� .-, f/i• .'t ' ewc,si-2_ )/}1 ) • ,0 „6,7,.. .••• • , c---4(-/(1144 ,47,-(------- �: a i ` .-7/ !_)• 7 . • 'cal' :oi---1 . .J PIETuT ON for Public Safety Uperp des to G2st air:ol PoLiDivEird Dear Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Councilman Chris Wharton, We,the undersigned, residents of the greater Capitol Hill neighborhood of Salt Lake City call upon you to take prompt action to substantively address threats to pubic safety caused PI,' speeding traffic on East Capitol Boulevard. We specifically request that you direct the Streets Department to construct raised crosswalks on East Capitol Boulevard in order to slow traffic so that pedestrians and wildlife can cross with greater safety. Thank you. NAME ADDRESS 641 Sens Ury9(63 811-I6' 1QYy\ R; ) s IC, vua JO A ► ( 'kik 7 �1 Apt • - 9_,/ • - .5Lc k54/or: �f. T1e of L C , Q U/d.. C .(14\4__ • /0 ? Gl e n'N flu � � (1 PETITION for Pubic Safety Upgrades to Face Cmpikol Rnolrvard Dear Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Councilman Chris Wharton, We, the undersigned, residents of the greater Capitol Hill neighborhood of Salt Lake City call upon you to take prompt action to substantively address threats to public safety caused by speeding traffic on East Capitol Boulevard. We specifically request that you direct the Streets Department to construct raised crosswalks on East Capitol Boulevard in order to slow traffic so that pedestrians and wildlife can cross with greater safety. Thank you. NAME ADDRESS ""-- a a • 1 ` vct-t1 ?' ,. • P_uP ,� �Mu `C - S1�- c iT S E 0� C-Do y n,.,. . '.l, [, s40 (., 6v/L-seev--., Wel L\\) rdtt'1 f�� 1 J /ii ift l/ 51C AH tic 23nf'` rya l 74- °3- 1 A 1/ L �,,f( F(I ) 03 ?- y io 3 PETITION for Public Safety Upgrades to East Capitol Boulevard Dear Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Councilman Chris Wharton, We, the undersigned, residents of the greater Capitol Hill neighborhood of Salt Lake City call upon you to take prompt action to substantively address threats to public safety caused by speeding traffic on East Capitol Boulevard. We specifically request that you direct the Streets Department to construct raised crosswalks on East Capitol Boulevard in order to slow traffic so that pedestrians and wildlife can cross with greater safety. Thank you. NA E ADDRESS 1 86//03 it/ l ` > /G roci 4 ' • r.�'k V 5`A.11 N t341. z zr3 ?k,/;7^7 ,v 8 / i d"wv.)--pe461,30. rn ,s CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONSTITUENT REQUEST Applicant Contact Information Name: Stanley T. Holmes Organization(if applicable): N/A Address: City: Salt Lake City State: Utah Zip Code: 84103 Proposed Project Information Project Name: East Capitol Boulevard Traffic Calming Project Funding Request—Amount: $90,000 ... based on information provided by the Federal Highway Administration's PEDSAFE case studies on raised pedestrian crossings. See details at www.pedbikesafe.org/PEDSAFE/countermeasures_detail.cfm?CM NUM=7 The actual amount will be determined by City engineering studies and current construction costs. Are there outside/supplemental/matching funds available for this project? If so, how much? No Project Address: East Capitol Boulevard, Salt Lake City; from 700 North to approx. 900 North Project Description: (abstract only) - a project narrative is attached This community improvement project involves the construction of three raised crosswalks or speed tables across East Capitol Boulevard, strategically placed to calm traffic along the entire length of the street. Pending review by the City's Transportation, Engineering, and Streets departments, our initial request is for a raised crosswalk or speed table to be constructed near the intersections of East Capitol Boulevard and 700 North, Edgecombe Drive, and South Sandrun Drive. Please see the attached street map, with suggested raised crosswalk/speed table locations marked with white dots. A photo of a speed table is also attached. How does your project address community and/or general City needs? What is the public benefit? This project addresses an important, long-standing public safety need of the residential neighborhood on an increasingly busy collector street. Traffic calming devices, such as the raised crosswalks or speed tables we request, are required to effectively reduce the vehicular speeding problem and its associated dangers to pedestrians, cyclists, law-abiding motorists, and wildlife that frequent the area. Previous temporary interventions by the Salt Lake City Police Department, while well meaning, have been ineffective. The current dangerous situation is untenable and calls for a permanent, concrete solution. Community Outreach *Community outreach is required. It is preferred that you present your project to your Community Council for their endorsement. If your Community Council is not available, alternative public engagement is acceptable. You must provide documentation of the outreach that you do. List Community Council: Capitol Hill Neighborhood Council (CHNC) We have made three presentations to the Capitol Hill Neighborhood Council this year; twice to the general monthly meeting and once to the CHNC board. Date presented to Community Council: May 15, 2019 ... to CHNC general meeting August 21, 2019 ... to CHNC Board September 18, 2019 ... to CHNC general meeting Describe the type of other community outreach performed: (please include documentation of any additional outreach). Our door-to-door petition drive has thus far collected over 120 signatures. Attached to this application is a copy of each completed petition. Our petition canvass has covered Capitol Hill from Columbus Street to Ensign Vista Drive. These community contacts sometimes involved lengthy conversations with fellow residents who identified numerous traffic safety and flow issues. Even residents distant from East Capitol Boulevard signed the petition with the hope that the City will devote more attention to solving serious traffic problems. Many residents recognized that speeding along East Capitol Boulevard sometimes creates dangers on adjacent streets. We learned from long-time residents that requests for City action go back decades,but have come to nought. Community outreach also involved bringing our concerns and petition copies to this year's budget session of the Salt Lake City Council. Every Council member, and everyone in the audience, was apprised of the concerns Capitol Hill residents have expressed through the petition campaign. Applicant Certification By signing below, I certify that I have read and understand the CIP application instructions and project requirements listed below: • The capital project must have a cost estimate of between $50,000 and$500,000 • The capital project must have a useful life of five or more years • The capital project must be a Salt Lake City owned asset • Community outreach or alternative public engagement is required and MUST be documented • I understand that this is an initial request and must be approved and sponsored by an applicable Salt Lake City division Name of authorized person: Authorized Signature Please attach all supporting documentation to this application and email to cipinfo@slcgov.com or deliver to the Department of Community and Neighborhoods in room 404 in the City and County building.