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Cherie Wood, [email protected]
CITY NEWSLETTEROctober 2018
South Salt LakeCity Council Members Ben B. Pender, District 1 801- 580-0339 [email protected] Thomas, District 2 801-755-8015 [email protected] Bynum, District 3 801-803-4127 [email protected] Portia Mila, District 4 801-792-0912 [email protected]. Shane Siwik, District 5 801-548-7953 [email protected] Mark C. Kindred, At-Large 801-214-8415 [email protected] Ray deWolfe, At-Large 801-347-6939 [email protected]
City OfficesMon-Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 801-483-6000220 East Morris AveSSL, UT 84115Animal Service 801-483-6024Building Permits 801-483-6005Business Licensing 801-483-6063Code Enforcement 801-464-6712Fire Administration 801-483-6043Justice Court 801-483-6072Police Administration 801-412-3606Promise 801-483-6057Public Works 801-483-6045Recreation 801-412-3217Utility Billing 801-483-6074
Emergencies 911Police/Fire Dispatch 801-840-4000
For most people, most of the time, voting and civic engagement do not tend to be an important priority. As Mayor and a single mother of three sons I get it – people are busy working, caring for family members, keeping up their homes, managing school, healthcare and other matters.
But as Election Day 2018 nears, I am thinking a lot about our precious democracy.
While we often think of voting as selecting our elected officials and deciding on ballot propositions – it really is more than that. It is an act of good citizenship and an opportunity to have a voice and make a difference. I urge you to vote, to let your concerns rise up into civic conversations.
Beyond voting, there are other important ways to influence local government. Nearly everything we do each day is touched by government in some way. Roads, parks, water, education, even our garbage. Many of these issues are discussed and decided upon at a local level. The good news is that local leaders want to hear from you, and we are just a phone call, email, social media post or text away.
Your City Council meets twice a month (2nd and 4th Wednesdays)
to talk about issues that directly impact your quality of life – issues like public safety, parks, water and sewer, and current developments like the homeless resource center. Our Planning Commission also meets twice a month (1st and 3rd Thursdays) to discuss land use issues like new residential developments, businesses and office buildings. You can attend and just listen, or take the chance to speak your mind during the public comment periods. You can have the agendas emailed to your inbox to see if there are topics that are of interest to you. Simply email the City Recorder at [email protected] to request.
If meetings aren’t your style, think about other ways to stay informed and involved. Attend a Neighborhood Watch meeting or Coffee with a Cop held monthly on the first Wednesday. Join us for a free BBQ dinner at one of our “Neighborhood Nights.” The final one is October 9 from 6-8 pm at the Columbus Center.
Or join me for a bike ride around our city’s terrific trail system each Monday night in October weather permitting (see my Facebook page for details), we will be riding the Parley’s Trail and discussing new development. In September, we rode the Jordan River Trail and saw the beauty of the Jordan River firsthand. With the weather getting cooler, I’ll be looking for new ways to engage with residents and would love your suggestions. But first, VOTE!
Mayor Cherie Wood
Civic Engagement – Good for Community and You
The City and Fire Department celebrated 80 and 75 years.
Pictured here is Lucy our Mayor for a Day with her grandparents!
City NewsSSL City Council Meetings220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd FloorWednesday, October 10, 7 p.m.Wednesday, October 24, 7 p.m.
SSL City Planning Commission Meetings220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd FloorThursday, October 4, 7 p.m.Thursday, October 18, 7 p.m.
Leaf Bags
South Salt Lake residents can participate in an annual leaf bag collection program. Each fall season, five leaf bags are supplied to residents at no cost. Bags can be picked up at the Public Works building located at 195 W Oakland Ave beginning in October. Residents must show a valid ID with a South Salt Lake address in order to obtain city provided leaf bags. The leaf bags will be picked up curbside through the end of November.
There will be a Business Watch meeting on Monday, Oct. 29 at 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Mountain Land Design 2345 S Main.
New ResidentCORNER
In a recent council meeting I was disheartened by a citizen’s comment. He mentioned there isn’t anything happening in South Salt Lake and all we do as a city is take. His comment was referring to the proposed Stormwater utility fee. Despite mixed feelings on the storm water fee, there truly are a lot of great things happening in SSL. I want to share a few with you now.
• Hundreds of volunteers built a KaBOOM! playground• Get into the River Festival • Free art classes at the Columbus Community Center • SSL 80th Birthday Celebration • Mural Fest • Cool Summer Nights- free movies in the park • Freedom Fest • Huck Finn Day • Coffee with a Cop• Bowl with a Cop • Neighborhood Watch meetings• Night Out Against Crime and Emergency Preparedness Fair• Neighborhood Nights • Lunch on the Move – food trucks at city hall • Weekly recycling
• Granite Legacy Homes• New Businesses including WinCo, Quench It, Moochies and more• Promise SSL• Police Athletics League & after-school programs • Spice Kitchen
There are good things happening in this City if we care to find them. It’s easy to fixate on only the bad things. However, there is just as much to be thankful for. The same is true that there is much more we have in common than we don’t.
The responsibility to find the good in the world is incumbent upon us. There is good in the world, but we need to take personal respon-sibility to find it. And if we don’t find the good we’re looking for, then we must help lead the way. That’s why I chose to be involved with my City and run for city council. I made a personal choice to make change happen and serve my community.
I applaud the gentleman who showed up to the council meeting to express his feelings. I do hope in parallel with expressing our opinions and being involved, we can step back and recognize all the good in the world, the city and people. The times in which we can’t, I hope we help lead the way to make the change we wish to see.
Note: Opinions expressed here may not be representative of all Members of the City Council.
City Council Corner By Ray deWolfe – City Council At-Large
Rock Star – Sheri MillerFinance is one of our front facing, customer
oriented departments. Sheri makes her job look easy and always has a smile to share with those who visit City Hall. She has been with the city for over 7 years working in the cash receipting and utility billing areas where she performs complicated financial and billing tasks on a daily basis. She excels at problem solving and addressing customer concerns. She is exceptionally kind and understanding and will go
the extra mile to ensure that customers receive the best service possible from the City.
Sheri is also the most optimistic and happy individual one will ever meet. She always has a positive and uplifting message posted near her desk for all visitors to see. You can’t help feeling a little happier after being around Sheri for a few minutes. The Finance Department and the City are fortunate that Sheri is part of our group. Thank you Sheri for being a Rock Star!
South Salt Lake City Council Action Report Summary Full agendas, minutes, handouts and video recorded meetings available at: sslc.com/city-government/council-meeting Date Agenda Item Subject Action Next Step 9/5/18 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.12
Subdivision and Development Standards Amending Chapter 15.12 of Municipal code regarding Subdivision and Development Standards
Moved to Unfinished Business for September 19
Further Discussion
9/5/18 Reconsideration of veto ordinance for Council Staff
Reconsideration of the ordinance regarding Council staff after Mayor Veto
Motion Failed No further action
9/5/18 Resolution Approving amendments to Central Valley Water Interlocal Agreement
Council approving changes to the Interlocal agreement with Central Valley Water and Authorizing the City’s Representative to vote in favor of proposed amendment
Moved to Unfinished Business for September 19
Further Discussion
9/5/18 Public Hearing to Discuss proposed Storm Water Utility Fee
Public Comment and Discussion by Council regarding proposed Storm Water Utility Fee
Moved to Unfinished Business for September 19
Further Discussion
9/19/18 Resolution Approving amendments to Central Valley Water Interlocal Agreement
Council approving changes to the Interlocal agreement with Central Valley Water and Authorizing the City’s Representative to vote in favor of proposed amendment
Approved No Further Action
9/19/18 Consideration by Council Enacting Storm Water Enterprise Fund and Utility Fee
Ordinance Enacting the Storm Water Utility Enterprise Fund and Establishing Storm Water Utility Fee
Motion Failed No Further Action
9/19/18 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.12 Subdivision and Development Standards
Amending Chapter 15.12 of Municipal code regarding Subdivision and Development Standards
Approved No Further Action
9/19/18 Resolution Modifying Council Rules Modifying Council Rule to repeal Rule 15 regarding Vetoes
Approved No Further Action
9/19/18 City Council Staffing Ordinance An Ordinance allowing the Council to have own staff person
Approved No Further Action
Public Safety
Coffee with a Cop is part of a national initiative to create a place for community members and police officers to come together. The SSL Chamber supports the program to help businesses increase their involvement in the community’s safety. The event takes place on the first Wednesday of each month from 9-10 a.m. . This month will be at Bjorn’s Brew 2165 S State on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
www.sslchamber.com
PAL Thanksgiving Dinner Kits PAL Youth, Police Officers, Fire-fighters and community/business partners are gathering raw Thanks-giving Dinner kits for South Salt Lake residents in need. Donations of food supplies are needed. Each year we feed roughly 50 families. Items needed: seasoned stuffing croutons, chicken stock (quart boxes), gravy, butter, onions, celery, canned corn, canned yams, brown sugar, potatoes, cranberry sauce, aluminum foil & foil roasting pans. To make a donation or if you know someone in need of a meal on this day contact Jerry Silva [email protected] or Vilia Van Tonder [email protected]
Our Police Department continues to address the threat to public health and safety and the environment created by the numerous homeless and transient camps throughout the City of South Salt Lake. While we are not the only City dealing with this issue, we have seen a significant increase in this activity; the problem has become more serious.
Several areas of the city have become regular locations for illegal encampments that become a haven for dumping, and illegal activity, including criminal violations for narcotics, alcohol, weapons, stolen property, thefts and vandalism. These camps also bring human waste and garbage that end up in our creek, streams and the Jordan River, creating a significant health hazard for humans and wildlife. Human-set wildfires are also more common. The burden on the city to patrol, enforce, and cleanup these sites is growing, but we are not backing down.
Our trained officers recognize there are many challenges related to this issue. We work closely with mental health professionals,
social workers and our community partners to recognize the personal issues surrounding each situation and provide resources and services to those in need prior to enforcement action. We truly want to help people who are suffering. Some pursue a path with help to get off the streets. Unfortunately, many are ‘resource resistant’ and choose to continue to live on the streets and in encampments, some on private property and some on public property.
We have assigned officers to the Jordan River Trail and other locations throughout the City to enforce illegal camping violations and to prevent new camps. Pictured is just one of many sites near the Jordan River. We also find open bathroom areas with human waste and garbage dumps.
The latest clean-up operation was conducted in mid-September. Officers inspected dozens of illegal camp sites on the Jordan River and contacted the people camping where possible. A total of 21 arrests were made and over 12,000 pounds of trash were removed. We appreciate the support of Salt Lake County and the County Health Department in making this possible.
We need your help. If you are experiencing an illegal camp on your property or discover one on public property, please contact the South Salt Lake Police Department. Please do not approach the camp for any reason as these camps can be very dangerous. Officers have found some camps intentionally booby-trapped.
Police Chief Jack Carruth
Illegal Camping
Fire Prevention WeekOctober 7-13, 2018
Each year we nationally observe prevention week in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy.
The majority of fire deaths in North America happen at home. During 2016, South Salt Lake experienced 112 total fires: 24 structure, 16 vehicle, 65 outside and 7 other fires. Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. There are multiple ways to be fire smart.
CREATE A HOME ESCAPE PLANHome fire escape planning and drills are an essential part of fire safety. A home fire escape plan needs to be developed and practiced before a fire strikes.
INSTALL SMOKE ALARMSInstall smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half.
PRACTICE COOKING SAFETYCooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking.
HEAT YOUR HOME SAFELYHeating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during the winter months.
Business & Development
Columbus Senior Center Highlights2531 South 400 East South Salt Lake, Utah 84115 • 385-468-3340
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Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 9:30 a.m. EnhanceFitness
Tuesdays - Tai Chi 10:00 a.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 a.m. - Pickleball
Fridays - 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing
Daily Lunch - Noon $3 suggested donation
Wednesday, Oct 3 Red Hat trip to Gardner Village - 10:30 a.m.
Monday, Oct 8 - Live Entertainment - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct 9 Birthday Lunch - Noon
Thursday, Oct 18 - Pancake Breakfast - 8:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct 24 Art Truck – Utah Museum of Contemporary Art 10 a.m. – 7 p.m
Monday, Oct 29 - Live Entertainment - 11:00 a.m.
Come check out what the Senior Center has to offer!
See us on Facebook: Columbus Senior Center
South Salt Lake CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Reported by: Bill Knowles, Community Ombudsman, South Salt Lake
Contact for questions/concerns: 801-580-2626; [email protected]
Ritz Classic Apartment Homes (former Ritz Bowling)Project description: 300 unitsEstimated completion date: Spring 2019Current status/activity: Construction in full swing. Phase 1 is set to open in October. This project remains on schedule.
2200 S, between State and MainDeveloper: Cowboy PartnersProject description: 95 townhouse unitsEstimated completion date: Spring 2019Current status/activity: Construction has begun with the site being cleared and currently being prepped for foundation pours.
Former Hi-Grade Meat Plant, at Utopia & West TempleProject owner: LD InvestmentsProject description: 100 Apartment unitsEst. completion date: Spring 2019Current status/activity: Under construction
Former Buehner BlockProject Owner: Lake Union DevelopmentProject description: 218 TownhomesEst. completion date: Phase 1 & 2 Spring 2019Current status/activity: Site work, including excavation, footings and foundations and utility connections ongoing.
Richard Street ProjectProject Description: 20 TownhomesEst. Completion date: Summer of 2019 Current status: Eight units are under construction, site work is well on its way to being constructed.
South Salt Lake is pleased to announce the construction of Chartway Credit Union at 2210 S. State Street. Ground was recently broken for this new 5,000 square foot building to replace its current branch at 25 E. 1700 S. This new, modern, full-service branch will be completed in Spring 2019. Chartway Credit Union has over 180,000 members nationwide with 40 branches located in Florida, Texas, Utah and Virginia. The new credit building is part of The Crossing project being developed by the Boyer Company. To date, the Boyer Company has developed the new WinCo Foods site and sold land to the Cowboy Partners for residential development. Cowboy Partners is currently constructing 95 townhomes just south of WinCo’s parking lot.
Chartway Credit Union
FALLClean-up
FIRST TWO WEEKS OF NOVEMBER Boxed, Bundled and Bagged Curbside Cleanup
SAVE the DATE! FALL CLEAN-UP:
The citywide cleanup program is available to all South Salt Lake residents who currently receive City garbage service. Curbside pickup will be provided for approved items that are boxed, bundled or bagged. The intent of this program is to reduce pollution in our streams, rivers and lakes and will keep our city clean. When utilizing curbside collection, residents are reminded that hazardous materials such as oil, batteries, paint, tires and other pollutants will not be collected. Ace Recycling and Disposal, the city’s garbage and recycling contractor, will be collecting bulky waste items during the first two weeks of November. Properly prepared items must be placed on the curb by 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. The pickup schedule will be delivered to your home in advance.
Community Happenings
Basketball
4 years old – 6th GradePractice Starts: Nov. 5Season Ends: Dec 19Fee: $25Register In PersonColumbus Center2531 South 400 EastDeadline Oct. 19
PickleballCentral Park Community Center2797 S 200 EMon, Wed & Fri10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Oct. 22 – Dec. 17Monday Evenings7 – 9 p.m.18 & OlderEquipment for CheckoutFor registration contact:Dustin 801.412.3209 or [email protected]
South Salt Lake Chess Tournament Columbus Center 2531 South 400 East Nov. 3, 2018 8:00 a.m. For registration contact: Myrna 801.483.6076 or [email protected]
South Salt Lake Arts Council began offering free art classes for adults as a way to invest in people. The classes are taught by professional artists, but attended by ordinary people who want to experience the joy of creating art. The benefits of creative activities are well known, but the testimony of students says it best. Here is one response from a student in a recent class.
“The mosaic class was a wonderful experience for me. I signed up not knowing whether I would be able to go through with it because it would require me to leave my house and go out where there would
be people. I tend to isolate myself and try to avoid public situations. I am so happy that I was able to go through with it. Doing the mosaic project gave me confidence that I can do something meaningful. I am so happy with what I made. The other class members said they liked my picture and other people I have shown it to have liked it too. I have accepted these positive comments without brushing them off like I usually would. Thank you for giving me this incredible opportunity and helping me feel that I am competent and capable and I can survive social situations.”
ART CLASSES BRING OUT THE BEST IN US
Promise
The Commonwealth Performing Arts and Youth Entrepreneurial Center has a new location. This school year, Commonwealth will be holding afterschool programming from 3-6 p.m. at the Hip-Hop Education and Resource Center (HERC) 2505 South State. Program includes a variety of dance, music, art, and business classes, with homework help and dinner offered daily. The program is offered for 6th-12th graders who live, work, worship, or go to school in South Salt Lake and is free of charge for all participants. Contact Lauren Levorsen, Promise Program Coordinator, 385-630-9753 or [email protected].
Commonwealth Program Moves