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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/2025 - Meeting Minutes PARKS,NATURAL LANDS,URBAN FORESTRY AND TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD of SALT LAKE CITY Formal Meeting Thursday,June 5,2025 5:00 p.m. -7:25 p.m. Join Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89828999866?pwd=shEg2QHShXbkX9XysoQ67wkNV6sUjG.1 Or Join at the Public Lands Administrative Building:1965 W.500 S.Salt Lake City,UT 84104 Upstairs Parks Training Room Join by phone Phone:+1 346 248 7799 Webinar ID: 898 2899 9866 Access code: 148730 APPROVED MINUTES 1. Convening the Meeting 5:00 PM A. Call to order 5:05 PM Present: Taula Pontuti Brianna BinneBose Eric McGill Ginger Cannon Kerri Nakamura James Alfandre Clayton Scrivner Sarah Foran B. Chair Comments 5 mins 2. Approval of Minutes 5:05 PM - Approve May 1, 2025, meeting minutes 5 mins A motion to approve and adopt the May 1 sc meeting minutes for the Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails Advisory Board was made by Board Member Brianna BinneBose. The motion was seconded by Board Member Eric McGill. The vote passed unanimously from the Board Members present to approve and adopt minutes from the May 2024 Advisory Board meeting. 3. Public Comment 5:10 PM - Verbal comments are limited to no more than 3 minutes; 15 minutes total. Written comments are welcome. Member of the Public Present Anne Cannon commended the recent Planning presentation by Makaylah Maponga, Public Lands Planner, and provided a recommendation to the Public Lands Department. 4. Director's Report 5:25 PM - Introduce Dustin Wiberg - Tom Millar 5 mins Dustine Wiberg, Associate Landscape Architect, provided the Board with a brief introduction, including his current priorities assigned to his role. • Clayton Scrivner and James Alfandre provided a comment - Introduce Maria Romero - Kim Shelley 5 mins Maria Romero, Executive Assistant to the Public Lands Director, provided the Board with a brief introduction. — Summary of current high-priority department items. — Kim Shelley 5 mins Kim Shelley provided the board with an update on the recent Public Lands Council Budget Presentation, Bonneville Trailhead Grand Opening, Glendale Pickleball Courts, and recent Public Lands staff additions. Eric McGill directed a question regarding the new garbage receptacles, and Taylor Murdock and Kim Shelley responded. Sara Foran provided a question on the new garbage receptacles. 5. Staff Presentations, Updates &Discussions 5:45 PM A. City Creek Canyon Update—Public Utilities 20 mins Jesse Stewart, Public Utilities Deputy Director, provided a brief history of City Creek Canyon Irrigation, provided an overview of the treatment plant, and the timeline of improvement of the Treatment Plant. Jordan King, Public Utilities Consultant, provided an overview of the public engagement and education efforts related to water treatment. This included internal communications, social media outreach, and a City Council presentation focused on funding. He also discussed the other forms of outreach his team is focusing on; a survey, hotline,and website were developed specifically for primary recreational users.The engagement strategy was refined using quantitative data collected from these targeted districts. Jared Carr from Public Utilities provided an overview of the General Overview of work completed, information about safety during construction, • Board Vice Chair Ginger Cannon, Board Member Sarah Foran, and Board Member James Alfandre further discussed the matter. B. Athletic Field Reservation Presentation — Ryen Schlegel 20 mins Ryen Schlegel provided an overview of the Salt Lake City Athletic reservation system. As well as information about the historic use group category, and fee schedule, and the types of fields in the Salt Lake City inventory.. • Board Vice Chair Ginger Cannon, Board Member Brianna Binnebose, Board Member Eric McGill, Board Member Sarah Foran, and Board Chair Kerri Nakamura further discussed the matter. C. Staff Updates. —Ashlyn Larsen, Board Manager, addressed the Board with a few important 5 mins reminders. She noted the upcoming transition to the new Board Manager, Maria Romero, and reminded board members to complete their Open Public Meetings Act training and submit their certificates. Ashlyn also informed the Board that she will share a draft of the Public Lands Donation Policy for their review once it is complete. 6. Closed Session 6:25 PM A. Action Item: Vote to Close the Session 2 mins The Board will recess to a Closed Session at approximately 6:20 PM B. Pursuant to Government Code Section 52-4-205(d): Conference with Legal Counsel - LOIs 20 mins D. Action Item: Vote to Open the Session 2 mins A motion to open the closed the session for the Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails Advisory Board was made by Board Chair Kerri Nakamura. For the record, the following Board Members voted in favor of closing the meeting Taula Pontuti Brianna BinneBose Eric McGill Ginger Cannon Kerri Nakamura James Alfandre Clayton Scrivner Sarah Foran The meeting was closed for the purposes under Utah Code Section 52-4-205(d)to discuss Real Estate Acquisition. Cameron Johnson began the motion to open the session with all members present, with the presence of City staff, Tyler Murdock, Public Lands Deputy Director, Kim Shelley, Public Lands Director, Cameron Johnson, Senior City Attorney, Maria Romero, Executive Assistant, and Ashlyn Larsen, Board Manager. The meeting is taking place on June 5ch at the Public Lands Building from approximately 6:55 PM to 7:20 PM, Board Chair Kerri Nakamura made a motion to close the close session, Board Member Brianna Binnebose voted in favor to close the closed session, the vote passed as anonymous by majority vote of Board Members present. 7. Board Discussion 6:50 PM A. Committee Reporting 10 mins Board Member Brianna Binnebose provided an update on behalf of the Communications Committee. She shared information about upcoming communication requirements identified by the Subcommittee and reminded the Board of her resignation, as well as the resignation of Board Member Samantha Finch. Board Member Samantha Finch provided a comment. • Board Member Sarah Foran volunteered to be a member of the Communications subcommittee. • Board Chair Kerri Nakamura commented on the future board vacancies. Board Chair Kerri Nakamura provided an update on behalf of the Urban Trails Subcommittee. She reports they did not meet in May, and there is no updates at this time. Board Vice Chair Ginger Cannon did not have any updates for the Jordan River Trail Committee. Board Member Eric McGill provided information on the Board's priority to create a Golf Subcommittee. he reports this initiative is currently in a research phase. • Kim Shelley, Public Lands Director, and Board Vice Chair Ginger Cannon commented on the matter. B. Board comments and question period & Request for future agenda items 15 mins Ashlyn Larsen, Board Manager presented a question to the board on a future presentation from Rocky Mountain Power. • Board Vice Chair Ginger Cannon Board Chair Kerri Nakamura has requested that the board receive a briefing on the Field Reservations Draft Policy in the fall of 2025, along with a briefing from Parks. • Tyler Murdock has provided a comment Ashlyn Larsen, Board Manager, commented on the board having the City Civic Engagement present on the engagement software. • Board Chair Ginger Cannon, Tyler Murdock, Public Lands Deputy Director, discussed the matter. Board Member Brianna Binnebose requested a briefing of the board on the Water Shed Policy Protection Policy. • Board Vice Chair Ginger Cannon, Board Member Eric McGill, and Cameron Johnson, Senior City Attorney, further discussed the matter. Board Member Eric McGill provided a comment on the Allen Park Bond and the recent activity of camping occurring after the Jordan River Trail closure in parks around the city. He has requested a briefing on the issue. • Kim Shelley, Public Lands Director, and Board Chair Kerri Nakamura provided a comment. Board Chair Kerri Nakamura commended the work of Public Lands on the 9-Line trail and the overall maintenance of Parks and provided feedback on the recent work. Board Member Sarah Foran commended the communication and engagement opportunities for Public Lands, as well as a comment on water park and watershed opportunities for Salt Lake City. • Board Member Clayton Scrivner, Kim Shelley, Public Lands Director, Cameron Johnson, Senior City Attorney, Board Member Eric Mcgill commented on the issue. • Board Member Brianna Binnebose provided a clarification on her comment of the watershed. C. Board Engagement Opportunities/Requests 5 mins D. Next meeting: August 7, 2025 5 mins 8. Adjourn 7:25 PM Board Chair Kerri Nakamura made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Board Member Clayton Scrivner seconded the motion, and all members present voted in favor to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM.