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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/2017 - Meeting Minutes MINUTES FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BOARD MEETING (CDCIP) Monday, February 27, 2017 451 South State Street, Room 118 City & County Building Salt Lake City, Utah 5:30 p.in. 1. Board Members Mario Organista Jade Sarver- Jennifer McGrath Pamela Silberman Loree Hagen Also Present Michael Akerlow Melissa Jensen Todd Reeder Holly Draney Shyann Herbert 2. Staff Updates Ms. Draney updated the board on the 700 S Bridge near 4800 W. She stated that this applicant has withdrawn their application. 3. Approval of the minutes. There were no minutes for approval. 4. Business A. Welcome Ms. Silberman welcomed the CDCIP Members and opened the meeting on February 27, 2017 at 5:39PM. B. Application Review 1. SLC Police Crime Lab & Evidence Storage Lot: Mr. Reeder, the Capital Asset Manager for the City explained that the City is currently leasing The Crime Lab building for the Police Department. He added that the Police Department is currently using the Fleet Block for their evidence storage, but that the Fleet Block is being redeveloped and the Police Department needs CDCIP Meeting Minutes (DATE) Page 2 to find a new storage lot. Mr. Reeder included that the lot identified in the proposal is adjacent to the Police Department's current Crime Lab Building. Mr. Bill Silver, the Property Manager for the Police Department, stated that State Law requires all homicide investigation evidence may be held indefinitely. Ms. Silberman asked how many cars could be stored at the proposed lot. Mr. Silver identified that about 80 cars could be stored. He followed up with the Metro Crash Team estimates about 30 cars annually are kept until trial which is generally within 12 months; estimated rotation of up to 60 cars on constant. 2. East West Connections Study: Mr. Kevin Young, the Acting Interim Director, stated that the proposal would study barriers such as I15 and railways. He added that the Department is having significant problems with the railway by West High School located on 300 N because students go through train cars and/or crawl underneath the train cars. Mr. Young explained that once this study is finished they are going to receive Federal Money to install a pedestrian bridge. 3. Transportation Safety Improvements: Mr. Young stated that this application would be for pedestrian safety, hawk lights, flashers, bulb outs, islands, and pedestrian refuge island. He said that needs for these devices come up at various times and this funding would help the Department to be more reactive to situations when they arise. Ms. Silberman asked about the remaining balance in the account and what projects this money has left to spend or will be allotted in the future. Mr. Young responded that the balance has been allotted, and now the projects are in the design process. He added sometimes new signals are funded out of this balance and are very expensive so this money can and will be spent quite quickly. 4. Traffic Signal Upgrades: Mr. Young stated that there are 240 signals in the City that need to be maintained. He included that there are some signals in the City that are wire signals, and funding this application will upgrade 6 intersections with each intersection costing roughly $240K. Ms. Silberman asked what the life span is of each intersection. Mr. Young responded that the life span is 40 years if not longer. Mr. Akerlow asked if this project was impact fee eligible. Mr. Young stated that this project is 20% impact fee eligible. 5. CW Traffic Signal Synchronization: Mr. Young stated that the $1 Million Dollar application from last year was partially funded at $300K and this application is to apply for the remainder of the original $1 Million. He added that this application would synchronize the signals on 1300 E from 600 S to 800 S. Mr. Young included that Federal Guidelines state that signals need to be retimed every 3 years to keep current with traffic patterns. 6. Bikeways-Urban Trails-Neighborhoods Byways: Mr. Young stated that this application has elements of the Pedestrian/Bike Master Plan. He explained that this funding would help the Transportation Department to collaborate with other departments when they are upgrading streets or resurfacing streets so that together they can add or upgrade bike amenities. Mr. Young added that this funding would help till in the gaps in the bike system. 7. Rose Park Pedestrian Byway: Mr. Brandon Hansen stated he is presenting on behalf of the CDCIP Meeting Minutes (DATE) Page 3 neighborhood community council to try to improve walking and bike riding experience. He added that this pedestrian byway would reduce anxiety, improve safety, and connect assets in neighborhoods. Ms. Silberman asked the Transportation Acting Interim Director how many pedestrian crossings require byways. Mr. Young responded that there are so many needs in the community and when it comes to improving pedestrian and bike safety at crossings, the Department will use any funding the project it can get. 8. 9 Line Trail- Central 9th: Mr. Young stated that the Transportation Department is working in conjunction with the RDA to improve the area, and would like to add bike lanes/trails that are separate from the road. He added that they would also like to enhance crosswalks, curbs, and gutters. Mr. Organista asked if projects like this one have been done in the past, and have they been successful. Mr. Young responded that although it is hard to count bikes the Department is seeing an increase in ridership and with these improvements more people are feeling comfortable and safer-to go out and ride. 9. Bus Stop hnprovements 900 W: Ms. Young and Mr. Haskell, both UTA Administrators briefly spoke about the proposal for 16 bus stop improvements on 900 W frorn 1400 S to 2100 S. Ms. Young stated that this proposal includes a landing pad, a shelter pad, shelter; and the maintenance for all. but the funding for the City's portion is only for the concrete pad. She also stated that bus stops on this road are currently inaccessible to the disabled, and that the proposed improvements would add quality to the area and increase a wider regional transit network. Mr. Akerlow asked if this project had any correlation with other projects. Mr. Young replied that this project would tie in well with the current lane configuration. Ms. Silberman asked how the department prioritizes which bus stop needs improvements. Mr. Haskell responded that it is part of a bus stop master plan and that the criteria includes ridership, the number of persons boarding, the percentage of disabled households in the area, and partnerships within the City. Ms. Silberman asked how this project would work if partial funding were approved and the cost of each bus stop. Ms. Young stated that each landing pad is $2,000, and each shelter-is $5,000, but those numbers are rough estimates, until surveying is complete. 10. 1400 E at Sunnyside Ave Intersection Reconfiguration: Ms. Carbaugh stated that this application would be to create a safer roadway for pedestrians, bike riders, and vehicles. She mentioned that this reconfiguration would prevent improper driving maneuvers and would increase the visual field for pedestrians and bike riders. Ms. Carbaugh added that this proposal is supported by East High School. Ms. Silberman asked if there was currently any other work proposed for Sunny Side street. Mr. Young stated that current work includes a trail on the North side of the street, and added that this intersection reconfiguration proposal would be very compatible with what work has been completed. C. Other Business CDCIP Meeting Minutes (DATE) Page 4 There was no further business. 5. Adjournment There being no further business. The meeting was adjourned at 6:48PM. CDC IP,-BoUatrf a' This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the CDCIP Board meeting held February 27, 2017.