City Council Study Meeting - ARCHIVED

SOUTH JORDAN CITY CITY COUNCIL STUDY MEETING February 20, 2024 Present: Mayor Dawn R. Ramsey, Council Member Patrick Harris, Council Member Kathie Johnson, Council Member Don Shelton, Council Member Tamara Zander, Council Member Jason McGuire, City Manager Dustin Lewis, Assistant City Manager Jason Rasmussen, City Attorney Ryan Loose, Director of Commerce Brian Preece, Fire Chief Chris Dawson, Director of Administrative Services Melinda Seager, Assistant Director of Public Works Joey Collins, Director of Recreation Janell Payne, CFO Sunil Naidu, Director of Planning Steven Schaefermeyer, City Engineer Brad Klavano, Deputy City/Transportation Engineer, Jeremy Nielson, Police Chief Jeff Carr, Communications Manager Rachael Van Cleave, Senior Systems Administrator Phill Brown, City Recorder Anna Crookston, Meeting Transcriptionist Diana Baun, Planning Commissioner Sam Bishop Absent: Council Member Tamara Zander Others: Kai Tohinaka, Tim Sullivan, Jeremy Searle, Tim Taylor 4:41 P.M. STUDY MEETING A. Welcome, Roll Call, and Introduction: By Mayor, Dawn R. Ramsey Mayor Ramsey welcomed everyone present and introduced the meeting, excusing Council Member Tamara Zander who was absent. B. Invocation: By Director of City Commerce, Brian Preece Director Preece offered the invocation. Mayor asked for a motion to amend the agenda to move the Executive Closed Session to the next item on the agenda, before Mayor and Council Coordination, due to scheduling issues. Council Member Johnson motioned to amend the agenda as described above by the Mayor. Council Member McGuire seconded the motion; vote was 4-0, unanimous in favor. Council Member Zander was absent from the vote. Council Member Shelton motioned to recess the City Council Study Session and move to Executive Closed Session. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Vote was 4-0, unanimous in favor. Council Member Zander was absent from the vote. RECESS CITY COUNCIL STUDY MEETING AND MOVE TO EXECUTIVE CLOSED SESSION South Jordan City 2 City Council Study Meeting February 20, 2024 C. Executive Closed Session C.1. Discussion of the purchase, exchange or lease of real property. Council Member McGuire motioned to adjourn the Executive Closed Session and return to the City Council Study Meeting. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; vote was 4-0, unanimous in favor. Council Member Zander was absent from the vote. ADJOURN EXECUTIVE CLOSED SESSION AND RETURN CITY COUNCIL STUDY MEETING. D. Mayor and Council Coordination Mayor and Council discussed details for the State of the City Address. E. Discussion/Review of Regular Council Meeting Action Items: Resolution R2024-18, Establishing the Healthy South Jordan Coalition F. Discussion/Presentation Items F.1. Transportation Master Plan. (By Deputy City/Transportation Engineer, Jeremy Nielson) Engineer Nielson introduced Jeremy Searle and Tim Taylor from Wall Consultant Group. Jeremy Searle – Reviewed his prepared presentation (Attachment A). Council Member McGuire shared his concerns with the suggested restriping of 4000 West, especially between 10400 South and 11400 South, with all the on-street parking from those neighborhoods. While this proposal is for 10 years down the road, he just doesn’t see traffic increasing enough to warrant the change. Engineer Nielson acknowledged that it is borderline, whether the restriping is needed or not. Staff has the same concerns about the parking issues as well. Council Member McGuire suggested moving that project to a Phase 2 if there is something else in Phase 2 that would be better served as a higher priority project. Director Klavano noted that there are options for striping 4000 West to add those additional lanes that wouldn’t eliminate all the street parking in the areas of concern. He added that he drives that road, that specific stretch of 4000 West, quite a bit and the traffic has definitely picked up, but that could be due to traffic trying to avoid the stop light at 9800 South and South Jordan City 3 City Council Study Meeting February 20, 2024 Bangerter. There is a chance that after that underpass is completed that traffic returns to Bangerter and 4000 West sees less traffic. Mr. Searle continued reviewing Attachment A, specifically discussing the realignment of U-111 and the change in plans from making it a five lane road to one lane in each direction, which is Phase 1. The Phase 2 project will be to widen the road to five lanes. Director Klavano shared that he just attended a related meeting last Thursday and the plan discussed there was to buy the right-of-way and build one lane in each direction, putting the turn lanes in where all the future streets will come in, and then come back later and widen it to five lanes. He has concerns with the ability to preserve the right-of-way for the future five lanes, but this is still an ongoing discussion with UDOT trying to find more money. Attorney Loose explained that his understanding, as of last year, was that the entire project was included from New Bingham to West Jordan. This year UDOT has come back to the legislature because they no longer have enough money due to inflation on many of their projects, including this one. Mr. Searle moved to discussing Mountain View Corridor, and noted that the environmental committed to having the 5600 West bus line in before it could become a freeway. UTA is looking at starting design for that project next year Director Klavano added that they have to finish from Porter Rockwell to 2100 North, and get the transit in place on 5600 West, before our portion of Mountain View Corridor can be completed. Mayor Ramsey added that once Grandville is complete in South Jordan it will jog and still connect, making it an additional corridor for north to south travel. Mr. Searle continued reviewing Attachment A. F.2. 9800 South Solutions Development update. (By Deputy City/Transportation Engineer, Jeremy Nielson) Engineer Nielson introduced the issues being addressed in regards to 9800 South the challenges this specific road brings. He added that according to data from Strava, this is the busiest corridor in the Southwest Quadrant, being heavily used by cyclists. Kai Tohinaka – Reviewed prepared presentation (Attachment B) and explained the process being used, including the three phases planned. Tim Sullivan– Reviewed Attachment B, specifically discussing the stakeholders and desire for public input. Mayor Ramsey asked who is serving on that committee from the city. South Jordan City 4 City Council Study Meeting February 20, 2024 Engineer Nielson responded Council Member Harris, Council Member Johnson, himself, Director Schaefermeyer and Director Klavano. In addition, Merit Medical will be there, along with five residents, a few school representatives, and bike and running advocates. Mr. Tohinaka shared that they will have a website for interaction, but it is not up and running yet. Engineer Nielson explained that there are no construction plans, this is just high level planning to start getting ideas. Council Member Harris noted it’s important for all the stakeholders to be willing to discuss things in a broad and holistic manner, rather than focusing on one single issue, and he suggested watching for that as things get stared. Council Member McGuire also suggested making sure that along with the avid runners and cyclists, they have someone watching out for the casual users, families trying to connect throughout the city purely for recreational purposes. ADJOURNMENT Council Member McGuire motioned to adjourn the February 20, 2024 City Council Study Meeting. Council Member Shelton seconded the motion; vote was 4-0 unanimous in favor. Council Member Zander was absent from the vote. The February 20, 2024 City Council Study meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m. This is a true and correct copy of the February 20, 2024 City Council Study Meeting Minutes, which were approved on March 19, 2024. South Jordan City Recorder 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan South Jordan Transportation Master Plan Attachment A South Jordan Transportation Master Plan DRAFT South Jordan City October 12, 2023 Introduction The South Jordan Transportation Master Plan (TMP) guides transportation infrastructure investments for the future by addressing deficiencies in the roadway network that will likely occur due to land development and the resulting population growth within South Jordan City. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 1/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospati… 5 mi Powered by Esri Future City Limits Goals and Vision This transportation master plan will be a guide for the City to properly plan, budget and maintain a safe and efficient multi- modal transportation network into the future by: Improving active transportation infrastructure (SC-4, RPI-3, DAOS-1, ED-4, FRG-6) Developing a connected road network (SC-4, RPI-3, ED-4, FRG-6) Improving the public transit network (SC-4, RPI-3, ED-4, SG-4, FRG-6) Enhancing transportation safety within the city (SC-4, RPI-3, FRG-6) Engaging and coordinating with the community and stakeholders through the planning process (SC-5, RPI-1, BRE-3, EC-3) (The goal and vision corresponds with the South Jordan City Strategic Priorities which are listed on the City's website.) Demographics https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 2/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan South Jordan has experienced steady population growth over the past 40 years. The most recent 2020 census shows that South Jordan has a population of 77,487. The image below represents the worker in-flow and out-flow for South Jordan in 2020. This data is from the US Census Bureau’s Center for Economics. The number of workers who live in South Jordan and travel elsewhere for work is slightly greater than the number of workers who live outside of South Jordan and enter the city for work. 5.7% of the South Jordan City workforce both live and work in South Jordan. Active Transportation Existing Active Transportation https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 3/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Es… 2 mi Powered by Esri The following definitions are from the previous ATP which refer to the Salt Lake Count Bikeway Design guidance manual. Bike Lane Bike lanes use signs and pavement markings to delineate street space that is exclusive for bicycling. Bike lanes can encourage predictable traffic flow from both cyclists and motorists. Buffered Bike Lanes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 4/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan Buffered bike lanes use painted buffers which improve bicyclist level of comfort by increasing the distance between traffic and cyclists. As with bike lanes, signs and pavement markings are to designate on-street space exclusive to bicycling. Multi Use Pathway Multi-use paths, also known as shared-use paths, paved trails or greenways, are off street, paved facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians that are physically separated from motor vehicle traffic. These facilities are are preferred by less experienced cyclists, but more experienced cyclists may avoid them due to out of direction travel and slower users. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 5/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan Byway Neighborhood byways also known as bicycle boulevards or greenways, are shared streets optimized for bicycle travel. Signs and pavement markings are used to create a high comfort environment while traffic calming features manage motor vehicle speeds and volumes. Cycle Track A cycle track is physically separated from motor traffic and distinct from the sidewalk. Cycle tracks have different forms but all share common elements—they provide space that is intended to be exclusively or primarily used for bicycles, and https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 6/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan are separated from motor vehicle travel lanes, parking lanes, and sidewalks. Phase #1 Projects - Active Transportation County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Es… 2 mi Powered by Esri Phase #1 Active Transportation Projects Phase #2 Projects - Active Transportation https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 7/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Es… 2 mi Powered by Esri Phase #2 Active Transportation Projects Phase #3 Projects - Active Transportation County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Es… 2 mi Powered by Esri Phase #3 Active Transportation Projects https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 8/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan Transit Existing Transit Routes County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Es… 2 mi Powered by Esri South Jordan TMP - Grey Basemap WFRC Transit Projects https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 9/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Es… 2 mi Powered by Esri Note: 5-year service plan bus route planned North to South on 4800 West/Lake Ave/Grandville. In addition, a 5- year service plan for on-demand Via transit is planned for the whole city. Travel Demand Model 2023 No-Build https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 10/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Es… 2 mi Powered by Esri 2023 No-Build TDM Results 2033 No-Build County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Es… 2 mi Powered by Esri 2033 No-Build TDM Results https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 11/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan 2050 No-Build County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Es… 2 mi Powered by Esri 2050 No-Build TDM Results Roadway Projects By Phase https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 12/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Es… 2 mi Powered by Esri Roadway Projects by Phase By Scope County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Es… 2 mi Powered by Esri Roadway Projects by Scope https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 13/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan Intersection Projects By Phase County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Es… 2 mi Powered by Esri Intersection Projects by Phase By Scope https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 14/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Es… 2 mi Powered by Esri Intersection Projects by Scope TMP Map Application https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 15/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan     Existing Transit Routes  2023 to 2050 RTP Transit Projects (points)  2023 to 2050 RTP Transit Projects (lines)  Intersection Control   County of Salt Lake, County of Utah, Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Esri, TomTom, Garmin, SafeGraph, GeoT… Powered by Esri https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 16/17 2/26/24, 2:46 PM South Jordan Transportation Master Plan End of Presentation Wall Consultant Group South Jordan TMP https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d384f4a5f18c4db397402f2db1c36b9c/print 17/17  Attachment B SOUTH JORDAN CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION February 20, 2024  SOLUTIONS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS  The Shield's Lane Solutions Development Study seeks to model the planning process on UDOT's Solutions Development process.  Solutions Development is a planning process that aims to clearly understand the unique context of a focused area and develop tailored solutions that align with the community's vision and needs.  This process features a robust public engagement process and three distinct phases:  SOLUTIONS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Phase 1 – Phase 2 – Problem Context (Values and Goals) (Criteria and Needs) • Existing conditions Analysis • Evaluation system • Corridor tour and visioning session • Corridor wide traffic and level of • Draft and final goals and objectives traffic stress models • Draft and Final Needs and Problems memo  SOLUTIONS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Phase 3 – Solutions (Opportunities and Solutions) • Design alternatives concepts • Planning-level concept design • Cross sectional analysis • Intersection layouts • Concept-level cost estimate for entire corridor • Draft Action Plan SCHEDULE  STAKEHOLDER AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Stakeholder Engagement Public Engagement • Stakeholder Committee: • Three phases: • Representatives from City leadership, • Context City staff, community, regional • Problem transportation agencies. • Solutions • Will help the team make key project decisions over ~4 meetings. • For each phase – • 15 confirmed members and Kickoff • In-person engagement – Open Houses Meeting scheduled for March 7. • Online engagement – survey, interactive map, website