Regular Meeting of the Utah Transit Authority Local Advisory Council
Notice Type(s)
Meeting
Event Start Date & Time
February 18, 2026 11:00 AM
Description/Agenda
Utah Transit Authority Local Advisory Council
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 11:00 AM FrontLines Headquarters
1. Call to Order & Opening Remarks - Chair Bob Stevenson
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Chair Bob Stevenson
3. Safety First Minute - Viola Miller
4. Public Comment - Chair Bob Stevenson
5. Oath of Office
a. Oath of Office: New UTA Local Advisory Council Members and Alternates - Bob Stevenson, Cathie Griffiths
6. Consent - Chair Bob Stevenson
a. Approval of the November 5, 2025 Local Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
b. Constituent and Customer Service - 2025 Annual Report
7. Discussion
a. Legislative Update on Senate Bill 197 - Paul Ray
b. Open Dialogue with the Board of Trustees - Bob Stevenson, Carlton Christensen
8. Transit Oriented Development
a. Consultation on Central Pointe and South Salt Lake City Station Area Plan ('South Salt Lake Downtown
Connect') - Paul Drake, Valarie Williams, Cherie Wood, Jonathan Weidenhamer
9. Finance and Budget
a. Consultation on Bond Issuance Strategy for Potential Refinancing Opportunity - Viola Miller, Brian Reeves, Brian Baker
b. Consultation on Proposed 2026 Operating Budget Amendment - Viola Miller
c. Consultation on Proposed 2026-2030 Five-Year Capital Plan Amendment - Viola Miller, Daniel Hofer
10. Fares
a. Consultation on Fare Rate - Brian Reeves, Monica Howe
11. Discussion
a. Facility Strategic Assessment and Implementation Plan - Paul Drake
12. Resolutions
a. AR2026-02-01 - Resolution of the Local Advisory Council of the Utah Transit Authority Appointing Council Officers for the Year 2026 - Bob Stevenson
13. Reports
a. Executive Director Report - Jay Fox
- UTA 2025 Highlights
- April Change Day
14. Other Business - Chair Bob Stevenson
a. Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
15. Adjourn - Chair Bob Stevenson
Meeting Information:
- Special Accommodation: Information related to this meeting is available in alternate formats upon request by contacting adacompliance@rideuta.com or (801) 287-3536. Requests for accommodations should be made at least two business days in advance of the scheduled meeting.
- Meeting proceedings may be viewed remotely by following the meeting video link on the UTA Public Meeting Portal - https://rideuta.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
- In the event of technical difficulties with the remote connection or live-stream, the meeting will proceed in person and in compliance with the Open and Public Meetings Act.
- Public Comment may be given live during the meeting by attending in person at the meeting location OR by joining the remote Zoom meeting.
o Comments are limited to 3 minutes per commenter.
o One person's time may not be combined with another person's time.
o Distribution of handouts or other materials to meeting participants or attendees is not allowed .
o To support a respectful meeting environment, actions or words that disrupt the meeting, intimidate other participants, obstruct the view or hearing of others, or may cause safety concerns are not allowed.
o To join by Zoom:
Use this link: https://bit.ly/UTA_LAC_02-18-26 and follow the instructions to register for the meeting.
Use the 'raise hand' function in Zoom to indicate you would like to make a comment.
- Public Comment may also be given through alternate means. See instructions below.
o Comment online at https://www.rideuta.com/Board-of-Trustees
o Comment via email at boardoftrustees@rideuta.com
o Comment by telephone at 801-743-3882 option 5 (801-RideUTA option 5) - please specify that your comment is for the upcoming Local Advisory Council meeting.
o Comments submitted before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17th will be distributed to council members prior to the meeting.
- Meetings are audio and video recorded and live-streamed.
- Motions, including final actions, may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
Special Accommodation: Information related to this meeting is available in alternate format upon request by contacting adacompliance@rideuta.com or (801) 287-3536. Request for accommodations should be made at least two business days in advance of the scheduled meeting.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
- Local Advisory Council Members may participate electronically.
- Meeting proceedings may be viewed remotely by following the instructions and link on the UTA Board Meetings page -
https://www.rideuta.com/Board-of-Trustees/Meetings