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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/18/2026 - Meeting Minutes Community Development&Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 18 February 2026 MINUTES FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT&CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CDCIP)ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 18 February 2026 Board Members Present Brad Christensen, Chair Dallin Jones, Co-Chair Jenny Bonk Joseph Murphy Sean Weeks Board Members Not Present: Cooper Frankhauser Staff Present: Rachel Molinari, Bret Montgomery, Sherif Basta, Ben Luedtke, and Mike Atkinson- Finance Department Jeff Gulden, Laura Stevens, Bill Baranowski, Mary Sizemore, Kyle Cook-Transportation Division Constituents Present: Jon Burnett, Jennifer Solomon, Jenni Oman, Bethany and Diego Pardo, Emily Polichette, Megan Lopez, Seth Common, Gretta Millett, Matthew Preston, Kim Paturzo, Marie Jefferies, Sonja Heuscher, Jeff Bair, Anastasia Kaessner, Garth Franklin, Josh Scheuerman, and Amy Hawkins Business A.Welcome & Roll Call Ms. Molinari called the CDCIP Advisory Board meeting to order on February 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM and confirmed that a quorum was present. Community Development&Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 18 February 2026 Board members and staff introduced themselves. Ms. Molinari reviewed meeting procedures, including two-minute presentation limits, participation guidelines for online attendees, and the format for board questions. B.Approval of Minutes The Board reviewed the January 12, 2026, and February 2, 2026, meeting minutes. Motion: Mr. Murphy moved to approve both sets of minutes. Second: Mr. Weeks Vote: Unanimous approval. C. Discussion of Proposed CIP Projects-Constituent Transportation Applications The Board heard presentations and conducted discussions on the following Transportation projects: Hubbard Avenue (200 East-300 East) Constituent: Jon Burnett The applicant described increased traffic congestion and speeding attributed to nearby commercial development and residential growth. Concerns included narrow roadway width, increased parking demand, and pedestrian safety. Nearby streets are much wider, which enables easier flow of traffic. They explained residents have purchased and installed their own speed bumps to slow traffic, and the city has come by to remove them. It was inquired if all the parked cars and the narrow streets work as a natural way to slow traffic. Community members expressed support for traffic calming measures. Roxbury& Kensington Pedestrian Safety Constituent: Jennifer Solomon The proposal addressed pedestrian safety concerns near Indian Hills Elementary School, including missing sidewalks, steep grades, blind curves, and requests for raised crosswalks. The applicant said some neighbors were not in favor of a sidewalk or any other additions that would change the neighborhood. Transportation staff clarified sidewalk and paving requirements and noted neighborhood concerns regarding sidewalk installation. Nible.y Park School Crossing Constituent: Jenni Oman The proposal included ADA ramp improvements and crossing modifications near Nibley Park Elementary, with coordination between Salt Lake City and Millcreek. Discussion focused on traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and bus access. Community Development&Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 18 February 2026 Poplar Grove 500 S Traffic Calming Constituent: Bethany and Diego Pardo The applicants cited speeding, near-miss pedestrian incidents, and proximity to parks, bus stops, and childcare facilities. They requested speed humps, curb extensions, and enhanced crosswalk visibility. This same request was made last year. Transportation staff confirmed the area's inclusion in the Livable Streets prioritization system. Proposal for Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Constituent: Emily Polichette The proposal sought broader traffic calming, including raised crosswalks and school zone safety enhancements near Liberty Elementary. The board inquired about data from speed monitors and Transportation staff indicated that available speed study data would be reviewed. This application is closely aligned with the Hubbard Avenue (200 East-300 East) Traffic Calming application. Rose Park Safe Routes to School Crossing Safet"y Improvements Constituent: Megan Lopez and Seth Common The project proposed bulb-outs, crossing lights, and improved striping along 900 West to enhance pedestrian safety for Rose Park Elementary students and transit users. Information from the Bike Utah study was discussed. Best practices were discussed for all these very similar applications around the city. Rosslyn Heights Corridor Island Constituent: Gretta Millett The applicant explained the request was for a raised island to be installed at the top of the road with a wide area with striping to designate parking areas. The Rosslyn Heights Sports Complex brings a lot of traffic to the area, and a future high school will be built in the same location. The design and application do consider the new high school and the buses that will need to maneuver around. Safe Routes to Beacon Heights, Hillside, and Cosgriff Constituent: Matthew Preston The request is for speed cushions and crosswalks due to the neighborhood being used as a cut-through for people to access 1-80 and 1-215. Other streets in the area do have some form of traffic calming so people are going through this area to avoid those streets. The applicant confirmed the project could be partially funded and completed in phases. Community Development&Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 18 February 2026 Safe Side Street North Extension Constituent: Kim Paturzo The applicant requested continuation of existing traffic calming measures to the northern portion of the Transportation Division's Livable Streets Zone 46 (1700 South to 2100 South; 900 East to 1100 East). Over 120 neighborhood signatures were submitted in support. The proposal emphasized consistency with previously implemented improvements in the southern portion of the zone. Sunniside Ave&Amanda Safe Street Crossing The constituent was not present. Transportation reported that a prior CIP project funded a crossing near 1400 East. This proposal seeks a landscape median and crossing near Amanda Avenue. Development agreement funds could support crossing improvements but would not fund a landscape median. Related projects are currently on hold due to SB195 legislation. Traffic Calming for Sherman Avenue Constituent: Marie Jefferies The applicant explained the need for speed humps along Sherman Avenue due to cut- through traffic and daily speeding above the 20-mph limit. A petition demonstrated neighborhood support. The cost estimate reflects speed humps only; repaving is not included. McClelland Trail Safet-y Improvements Constituent: Sonja Heuscher The proposal requested raised crosswalks and/or rectangular flashing beacons at steep street crossings along the McClelland Trail. The trail serves pedestrians and elementary school students. Previous CIP improvements installed landscape islands and marked crossings; the applicant seeks enhanced measures due to continued speeding. Transportation staff noted improvements were consistent with evolving pedestrian safety practices. Slow Down Liberty Wells South Constituent: Jeff Bair The proposal requested installation of permanent speed humps along 300-600 East between 1700 South and 2100 South. The applicant cited long-standing neighborhood concerns and prior temporary measures that proved ineffective. Transportation staff clarified that permanent engineered features would differ from prior temporary installations. Community Development&Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 18 February 2026 Traffic Circle at 700 South&500 West Constituents: Anastasia Kaessner, Garth Franklin, and Josh Scheuerman The proposal requested construction of a permanent traffic circle at 700 South and 500 West, replacing a successful temporary installation used during Open Streets events. The area is experiencing significant growth and increased pedestrian activity. Estimated costs reflect roundabout construction only; public art would be funded separately. Mr. Atkinson noted a related internal engineering application for broader reconstruction in the area. Pedestrian Placemaking at Ballpark Library Lab Constituent: Amy Hawkins The proposal addressed unsafe pedestrian conditions near the Ballpark Library Lab at 1406 South West Temple. The nearest marked crosswalk does not align with pedestrian traffic patterns, resulting in frequent mid-block crossings. Livable Streets improvements have been delayed due to sewer rehabilitation work. Central9th & Ballpark Traffic Safet-yImprovements The constituent was not present. Ms. Molinari reported a forthcoming scope reduction and updated cost estimate. Sewer rehabilitation is underway in the area. Statement for all Transportation-related proposals: Ms. Molinari provided a general statement that any project found to conflict with Senate Bill 195 (2025) or successor legislation would be modified during the design phase to ensure compliance while maintaining the project's intent where practicable. D. Staff Updates • Next meeting: February 23, 2026 • Topic: Internal Public Lands CIP Proposals • Scoring rubric and timeline to be distributed after all applications are presented • Scoring will occur following completion of all presentations E. Adjournment Motion to Adjourn: Joseph Murphy Second: Jenny Bonk Vote: Unanimous The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:49 PM. Community Development&Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 18 February 2026 IV[ CGcYlkellsen X Brad Christensen (Mar 8,2026 08:47:58 MDT) CDCIP Board Chair This document, along with the digital recording, constitutes the official minutes of the CDCIP Board meeting held February 18, 2026. Meeting Minutes 2. 18.26 Final Audit Report 2026-03-08 Created: 2026-03-03 By: Rachel Molinari(Rachel.Molinari@slc.gov) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAlfk5YGX7AuPJDsDgaEPtWI-1xziF1bRW "Meeting Minutes 2. 18.26" History Document created by Rachel Molinari (Rachel.Molinari@slc.gov) 2026-03-03-3:56:46 PM GMT Document emailed to brad.r.christensen@gmail.com for signature 2026-03-03-3:57:20 PM GMT Email viewed by brad.r.christensen@gmail.com 2026-03-04-6:02:09 AM GMT Email viewed by brad.r.christensen@gmail.com 2026-03-08-6:22:30 AM GMT Signer brad.r.christensen@gmail.com entered name at signing as Brad Christensen 2026-03-08-2:47:56 PM GMT Document e-signed by Brad Christensen (brad.r.christensen@gmail.com) Signature Date:2026-03-08-2:47:58 PM GMT-Time Source:server Agreement completed. 2026-03-08-2:47:58 PM GMT Powered by ., Adobe Acrobat Sign