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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/04/2025 - Meeting Minutes PARKS,NATURAL LANDS,URBAN FORESTRY AND TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD Of SALT LAKE CITY Formal Meeting Thursday, September 4, 2025 5:00 p.m. - 7:25 p.m. Or Join at the Public Lands Administrative Building:1965 W.500 S.Salt Lake City,UT 84104,2nd Floor,Parks Training Room Join Zoom Meeting i tps:;/us02web.zoom.u§(y3703674458?pwd=xigAA5545gKVfbjuBUjQhpOPQtUb20.1 Meeting ID:370 367 4458 Passcode:133477 Approved Minutes 1. Convening the Meeting 5:00 PM A. Call to order 5:04 PM Board Members: Kerri Nakamura Ginger Cannon Aaron Wiley Eric McGill Clayton Scrivner Steve Bloch Brianna Binnebose Sarah Foran James Alfandre B. Chair Comments 5 mins We commemorate Brianna Binnebose, Meredith Benally, and Talula Pontuti for completing their service on the Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry,and Trails Advisory Board of Salt Lake City. Board Chair Kerri Nakamura commended Board Member Talula Pontuti and Brianna Binnebose for their work and completion of their terms, citing Board Member Meredith Benally will apply for reappointment. • Board Vice Chair Ginger Cannon thanked the exciting Board Members and commended Board Member Brianna Binnebose's work and priorities during her term. Board Member Brianna Binnebose commented and thanked the board. 2. Approval of Minutes 5:05 PM - Approve August 7, 2025, meeting minutes 5 mins A motion to approve and adopt the Thursday, August 7th, meeting minutes for the Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails Advisory Board was made by Board Member Steve Bloch. The motion was seconded by Board Vice Chair Ginger Cannon. The vote passed unanimously from the Board Members present to approve and adopt minutes from the Thursday, August 7th, 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. Constituent Austine Whitehead D5 provided the board with a brief introduction and commented that he had joined the September meeting to observe, as he is considering applying for the open board seat. Constituent Ella commented that they attended the meeting to observe the work of the board. 4. Director's Report 5:15 PM — Summary of current high-priority department items. — Kim Shelley, Public Lands Director 20 mins Kim Shelley updated the board that the Liberty Park Rotary Play Playground has closed on September 2nd, 2025. Prior to closure, staff monitored the playground closely. She added that Taufer Park has closed for maintenance. The Fairmont Park fire pit has been closed for repair. Additionally, Kim Shelley briefed the board on the Homeless Campus that will be built in the 16-acre property on 2520 N. 2200 W. She reports that the property has a Purchase and Sale Agreement that has recently been executed by the State and the City. • Board Chair Kerri Nakamura directed a question. • Board Member Eric McGill asked where the funds from the property would go, along with whether the property was being held by the City for the purpose of use. Kim Shelley responded that she hopes the funds will be used to purchase additional open space, or if there is a clause for a land swap with the state. Also mentioned that the property, if not sold, could have been used for a wood reutilization project. • Board Member Kerri Nakamura addressed a question about the transportation of clients to the future facility. • Board Member Sarah Foran asked whether the land is fully state-owned. Whether the State is more likely to build a relationship with the city. Kim Shelley responded. Board Member Sarah asked whether the Park Ranger Program would be involved. Kim Shelley reported that the CIP Budget was approved on August 19t", adding that it has been the most successful CIP Budget Public Lands has had. There is$16 million appropriated for 14 projects. She further discussed the success of the applications. Kim Shelley provided an update on the July Public Lands volunteer summary: 150 volunteers, 540 hours of service, and a staff wage equivalent to$18,000. S. Board Action Item 5:35 PM — Board Members will discuss the proposed SLC Indigenous Commission document 20 mins and vote on the proposal — Meredith Benally, Board Member Board Member Kerri Nakamura has requested that the board postpone the item, as Board Member Meredith Benally is not present. • The following Board Members further discussed the matter: Board Member Ginger Cannon, Eric McGill, and Brianna Binnebose. • Board Members agreed to continue providing feedback on the draft proposal, and complete feedback by the next meeting. 6. Urban Trails Committee Nominations 5:55 PM — Nominations for Urban Trails Committee: Brianna Binnebose— Kerri Nakamura, Board Chair 5 mins Board Members agreed to have Brianna Binnebose serve in the Urban Trails Committee. 7. Staff Presentations, Updates & Discussions 6:00 PM A. Public Lands Capital Improvement Projects—Kat Andra, Senior Planning Strategist, and Tom 30 mins Millar, Planning & Design Division Director Tom Millar provided the board with an overview of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026, including the funding amount, the projects funded, and information that all CIP Projects from Public Lands were approved total of$16,753,56, towards the 14 projects. • Board Chair Kerri Nakamura asked a clarifying question about the Playground Replacement line item. Tom Millar provided the board information on Constituent CIP Applications, and how Public Lands can collaborate with the application Downtown Farmers Market— Upgraded Electrical Service under the Pioneer Park Project that is happening is a couple of months. • Board Vice Chair Ginger Cannon asked whether the standardization of the process has accounted for the success. Kat Andra commented on the matter. Kat, Andra, Senior Planning Strategist provided a brief introduction of her role for Public Lands, and her role in the CIP Process in the next cycle. Kat included information on the City Code on the duties of PNUT Advisory Board in the CIP process. She also included a high-level overview of the City CIP Process, Constituent CIP Applications, and the Public Lands CIP Application Process. Kat Andra anticipated the PNUT Board will receive CIP Public Lands Applications in the October meeting to discuss. Kat Andra, shared with the Finance Department, is implementing a 10-year Capital Asset Plan for all City departments and divisions, to unify CIP requests. In addition, Kat briefed the board on the Strategic Capital, Acquisition and Asset Management Plan, a guide for the department for the next 10 years. • Board Chair Kerri Nakamura asked a clarifying question about the Strategic Capital, Acquisition and Asset Management Plan. Board Vice Chair provided a comment on the matter. Board Member Sarah Foran provided feedback for the constituent application process. • Tom Millar, Kat Andra, and Board Chair Kerri Nakamura further discussed the matter Board Steve Bloch requested for the October CIP presentation to include information on the Go Bond and Impact Fees funded projects. Board Member Eric McGill posed the question, if a constituent needs guidance on a Public Lands related Constituent CIP Application, they can be referred to the Public Lands Planning & Design Team. D. Staff Updates.—Maria Romero, Board Manager 5 mins Board Manager Maria Romero provided the board with an update on recruitment for the open positions, along with the focus on indigenous representation when recruiting. Maria Romero shared her experience tabling on behalf of the PNUT Advisory Board at the Native Excellence Center event Blessing the Journey. Maria Romero discussed her conversations with the Mayor's Office staff in regard to the Indigenous Commission Proposal. • Board Member Sarah Foran requested a written update on the Warm Springs Park 8. Board Discussion 6:35 PM A. Committee Reporting 10 mins Board Chair Kerri Nakamura provided the board with an update on the Urban Trails Subcommittee. She reported the committee receiving a presentation from Tom Millar on Transportation, Parks, and Urban Trails items. As we have Sarah Bennett from Trails, Utah. Additionally, speaking with Lynn Wang, from the City IMS department, on the GIS maps for trails. • Board Member Melanie Pehrson commented on the matter. Board Member Brianna Binnebose commented that when the trails map is ready, the PNUT Board to be part of the testing phase. • Board Member Meanie Pehrson asked if there is a document with a timeline with CIP Projects. Board Member Meanie Pehrson provided the board with an update on the Jordan River. She reports having a meeting scheduled with Makaylah Maponga, Public Lands Planner, and Kim Shelley, Public Lands Director Board Member Brianna Binnebose provided an update on the Communications Committee. She committed to sharing the login information for Google Drive as well as permissions to many of the current working documents. Board Member Clayton Scrivner will be the person to take on the ownership. She included recommendations on communication best practices that can be discussed in the retreat and included in the bylaws. Board Member Steve Bloch provided an update on the Foothills Committee on the University of Utah Environmental Dispute Resolution. • Board Chair Ginger Cannon asked whether there is a timeline for the MOU. Board Member Steve Bloch and Vice Chair Ginger Cannon further discussed the matter. Board Member Eric McGill asked a clarifying question. • Board Vice Chair Ginger Cannon discussed the focus to include general information about filing best practices. Maria Romero, Board Manager, and Cameron Johnson, Senior City Attorney, provided comments. Board Vice Chair Ginger Cannon provided an update on her attendance at meetings on Strategic Capital, Acquisition, and Asset Management Plan. Ginger commented that she has provided feedback on documents to the consultants. • Board Chair Kerri Nakamura provided a comment • Board Member Eric McGill further discussed with Ginger Cannon on pursuing a Golf Committee. B. Board comments and question period, & request for future agenda items 10 mins Board Member Steve Bloch requested a presentation from the Urban Forestry Division, and to add Parks and other Divisions in rotation for presenting. Board Member Steve Bloch requested a detailed paper map. • Board Chair Kerri Nakamura, Board Vice Chair further discussed the matter. Board Member Clayton Scrivner asked about the Seven Canyons Construction at Liberty Park • Kim Shelley, Public Lands Director, provided information. Board Member Melanie Pehrson reminded Public Lands Staff to prioritize equitable disbursement of efforts in assets around the city. Additionally, requesting information about the Glendale Park Pool Constituent feedback • Kim Shelley, Public Lands Director, provided comments on the matter. Board Member Clayton Scrivner provided a comment. Board Member Eric McGill requested information about the Downtown Alliance • Kim Shelley, Public Lands Director, added that there will be an update in January. C. Board Engagement Opportunities/Requests 5 mins D. Written Updates Packet Overview: • Allen Park Update • Parks Fire Safety • Korean Pavilion Update • Planning & Design Update; Glendale Park, Jefferson Park • Park Ranger Program Schedule Change • Urban Forestry Sycamore Anthracnose Study Progress • Golf Division Updates • Community&Volunteer Event E. Next meeting: October 2, 2025 3 mins 9. Adjourn 7:04 PM Board Member Clayton Scrivner made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Steve Bloch seconded the motion to adjourn at 7:04 PM