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09-25-20 E-NEWS: NEFF'S CANYON FIRE; RENTAL ASSISTANCE; MASK UP; WINDSTORM UPDATE; etc. View this email in your browser The Census ends next Wednesday, September 30th. Millcreek's response rate is 72%. IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO RESPOND! Click HERE to complete the Census! ---PAGE BREAK--- Photo by Amanda Crawford, early Tuesday morning from Diana Way. NEWS ---PAGE BREAK--- Announcements UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS City Council Mon., 9/28/2020 Work Session 6 pm Regular Meeting 7 pm City Hall 3330 S 1300 E Agenda below NEFF'S CANYON FIRE CONTINUES TO BURN MILLCREEK. A fire that started early Tuesday morning a mile above the Neff's Canyon trailhead near the Olympus Cove neighborhood continues to burn. As of today, the fire is zero percent contained. Thankfully, it has been slow-growing, now affecting 55 acres, up from 53 acres on Wednesday. Lightning has been determined to be the cause of the fire. The fire is within a congressionally-designated wilderness area, with rugged terrain and rules that require nature to still "call the shots." U.S. Forest Service. Firefighters will protect nearby residences, but the Forest Service notes that "fire suppression tactics [within wilderness areas] are well calculated to keep the integrity of the areas." The Forest Service indicates, "Minimal impact suppression tactics regulate the use of equipment and retardant, but can be used when necessary." Evacuations HAVE NOT been ordered, but residents in the area, particularly above Matthews Way and Park Terrace Drive and north of Brockbank Drive above Oakridge Elementary, should think about preparations they can undertake now in case such becomes necessary. Note that an evacuation order, if issued, is mandatory. Currently, four helicopters, four fixed-wing aircraft, five engines, and more than 130 personnel are assigned to the fire. Helicopters have been dropping water on areas where potential growth is highest and closest to the community. Ground crews are constructing a planned six-mile fire line, 25% of which is completed. Steep hillsides and trees unstable from the recent windstorm are posing safety hazards for the firefighters. ---PAGE BREAK--- Lightning-struck tree that was the likely cause of the Neff's Canyon fire. Photo courtesy of USFS. Closures include all the Neff’s Canyon Trail as well as all trails and trailheads and all National Forest System land between Mill Creek Canyon road on the north and Big Cottonwood Canyon road on the south to Quartzite -33115 then straight west. On the west the closure begins at the forest boundary and goes east to the Big Water trail, then south to where the Big Water trail connects with Big Cottonwood Canyon road. ---PAGE BREAK--- A drone was flying in the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) area last night after aviation resources were on the ground. The TFR needs to be adhered to day and night, and the UPD will investigate any violations. The neighbors have been wanting to help, and while appreciated, the Incident Command Posts carefully regulate health and safety for the first responders. If you want to contribute, contact the Red Cross or local fire stations for donation opportunities. Click here for tips on evacuation planning and more information on how you'll receive notice of any evacuation order. Sign up here for reverse 911 notification. If you've already signed up, check to make sure you've filled out all the information correctly, as we've learned that some registrations are invalid for lack of complete information. Map shows area of fire. Photo by Amber Burnham-Noel, taken from her kitchen window earlier this week. Neff Fire Virtual Information Meeting TONIGHT, Friday, September 25th, 7-8 PM ---PAGE BREAK--- VIEWING OPTIONS View Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 950 5755 1421 Password: 8675309 View Facebook Live Stream RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS IN SALT LAKE COUNTY SALT LAKE COUNTY. The Utah Housing Assistance Program can help renters who are unable to pay their rent and utilities due to circumstances related to COVID-19. Residents in need should access rental assistance funds and pay rent now so they do not fall off a financial cliff when the eviction moratorium ends. Please call Utah Community Action at [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule an appointment. Additional information can be found on the Rent Relief website. ---PAGE BREAK--- MASK UP OR MISS OUT! MILLCREEK. It is good to know that teens are doing an excellent job of wearing masks in school. Good work!! However it appears our kids aren't doing such a good job of wearing masks during activities before and after school. To slow the spread, we need to do better. School events and sporting activities are important in creating a sense of normalcy this year. Millcreek wants to make sure our families can continue to enjoy these kinds of events. Face coverings are the easiest way to stay safe, so we don’t have to miss out. #MaskUpOrMissOut #PromwithMom Millcreek is asking our residents and parents to set a good example for students. Mask up by wearing a face covering to school events and ---PAGE BREAK--- sporting activities, so our kids don’t have to miss out. #MaskUpOrMissOut #PromwithMom We don’t have to miss out on prom, football, or the school play. We simply need to add a mask up before and after school and when we can’t social distance with friends. #MaskUpOrMissOut #PromwithMom Windstorm Debris Clean-up Update ---PAGE BREAK--- MILLCREEK. The windstorm that occurred earlier this month toppled approximately 500 trees throughout Millcreek, requiring major clean up efforts. City crews first cleared roadways and then shifted to assist residents in the hardest hit neighborhoods. They cleared park strips and staged dumpsters where residents could deposit debris from their yards. The County opened the salt pile yard on Wasatch Blvd for residents to unload trucks and trailer loads full of green waste. Our residents volunteered to help their neighbors, once again highlighting how Millcreek comes together when there is a need. The yard on Wasatch Blvd has now been closed. We need to have the area cleared in order for salt deliveries to begin in preparation for the coming winter's snowplowing. Additionally, we may need to use this area to stockpile sandbags in case we experience flooding or debris flows running down from the Neffs fire burn area. At this point, green waste dumped in parks and along roadways is illegal and only increases the City's already substantial costs of the clean up. Any remaining debris should be taken to the Salt Lake County landfill at 6030 California Avenue. Please note that clearing out storm debris on private property is the responsibility of the property owner. We appreciate your cooperation. ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Opportunities for Public Input On Transportation Connections Between Millcreek, South Salt Lake, Holladay and Sugarhouse MILLCREEK. Big transportation changes are coming to our community. Local Link is a planning effort among Millcreek, Holladay, South Salt Lake, and Salt Lake City to better connect our communities. There are currently several opportunities for you to provide input and transform the way you travel. 1. Join the Local Link study team's live Facebook event on Thursday, October 1, 2020, between 10:30 and 11:30 AM to learn more about possible improvements and how you can get involved. Go to the SLCGovernment Facebook page. 2. Take the Transit Survey: Possible transit improvements to 1300 East or Highland Drive are being studied to better connect Sugar House, Millcreek and Holladay and to give these growing communities more convenient travel choices. New transit options could include enhanced bus service, a streetcar extension or a bus rapid transit (BRT) solution. Click here to take the short survey about how you use transit today and where you want transit to take you along these roads in the future. 3. Prioritize Projects: With input from the public, eight recommended projects have been developed to improve how pedestrians, cyclists and drivers get around Sugar House and South Salt Lake through safe, accessible and efficient transportation choices. Click here to review the projects and tell the study team which are important to you. ---PAGE BREAK--- Visit locallinkstudy.com/feedback today to make sure your voice is heard and to sign up for updates about other opportunities to get involved in the process. VOTER REGISTRATION ---PAGE BREAK--- PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING BLOOD ARUP Blood Services is the sole provider to the University of Utah Hospitals, Shriners and Huntsman. Recently, we’ve had some patients require a lot of blood and we have an urgent need to replenish our blood supply. If you can help out, please schedule an appointment at one of our two donor centers: Sandy Donor Center – 9786 S. 500 W. in Sandy; or Research Park Donor Center – 565 Komas Drive near the University of Utah by calling [PHONE REDACTED] or visit utahblood.org. MILLCREEK. Millcreek businesses have adapted to the challenges of the COVID19 pandemic and the difficulties it brings: safety for employees and patrons through social distancing, hand washing, masks. Click here to see what special services Millcreek businesses are providing during this critical time. ---PAGE BREAK--- If you would like to add your business information to this list, please email your message (up to 100 words) to [EMAIL REDACTED]. Note that all businesses with a valid business license in Millcreek are automatically members of the Millcreek Business Council. Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini (socially distanced and masked, of course). Please call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule a slot. VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Millcreek City Council Meeting Agenda September 28, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Millcreek will assemble in a public work meeting and regular meeting on Monday, 28 September 2020 at City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 6:00 p.m. for the work meeting and 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting. Please see additional note below.* 6:00 p.m. – WORK MEETING: Documents: WORK MTG. ITEM 1 _ MILLCREEK URBAN FORESTRY STANDARD DRAFT.PDF 1. Discussion on Millcreek Urban Forestry Standard for City Center; Francis Lilly, Planning & Zoning Director 2. Discussion on Future City Hall Public Outreach; Mike Winder, Economic Development Director 3. Staff Reports 4. Discussion of Agenda Items, Correspondence, and/or Future Agenda Items 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING: Documents: ITEM 2.1 _ ORDINANCE 20-49 AMENDING CODE TITLE 19.PDF ITEM 3.1 _ ORDINANCE 20-50 SURPLUS PROPERTY 3216 HIGHLAND DR.PDF ITEM 3.2 _ RESOLUTION 20-44 CARES ACT FUNDING.PDF ITEM 3.3 _ ORDINANCE 20-51 PENDING ORDINANCE ON HOTELS.PDF ITEM 5.1 _ CC 9-14-20 DRAFT MINUTES.PDF 1. Welcome, Introduction and Preliminary Matters ---PAGE BREAK--- 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance 1.2 Unified Police Department Millcreek Precinct Officer of the Month for August 2020 1.3 Public Comment - Audience members may bring any item to the Council's attention. Comments are subject to the Public Comment and Policy set forth below. Public comment can be submitted via the City’s website at: State Law prohibits the Council from acting on items that do not appear on the agenda. 2. Planning Matters 2.1 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 20-49, Amending Title 19 of the Millcreek Code of Ordinances with Respect to Mixed Use Developments in Commercial Zones 3. Business Matters 3.1 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 20-50, Declaring Approximately .38 Acres of Real Property Located at or near 3216 Highland Drive, Millcreek, Salt Lake County, Utah, as Surplus; Establishing a Minimum Bid; and Establishing a Method to Determine the Highest and Best Economic Returns to the City 3.2 Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 20-44, Approving the Use of CARES Act Funds for Public Open Space and Trails 3.3 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 20-51, Notifying the Public of a Pending Ordinance that Would Amend the Definitions of Hotel, Tourist Court, and Resort Hotel and Add Specific Use Standards for Hotels 4. Reports 4.1 Mayor’s Report 4.2 City Council Member Reports 4.3 Staff Reports 4.4 Unified Police Department Report 4.5 Unified Fire Authority Report 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 Approval of September 14, 2020 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes 6. New Items for Subsequent Consideration 7. Calendar of Upcoming Events East Mill Creek Community Council Mtg., 10/1/20, 6:30 p.m. TBD Mt. Olympus Community Council Mtg., 10/6/20, 6:00 p.m. TBD Millcreek Community Council Mtg., 10/6/20, 6:30 p.m. TBD Canyon Rim Citizens Association Mtg., 10/7/20, 7:00 p.m. TBD City Council Mtg., 10/12/20, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall ADU Open House 10/13/20, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Planning Commission Mtg., 10/21/20, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall ---PAGE BREAK--- 8. Closed Session (If Needed) - The Council may convene in a closed session to discuss items as provided by Utah Code Ann. §52-4-205. 9. Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Millcreek will make reasonable accommodation for participation in the meeting. Individuals may request assistance by contacting the ADA Coordinator, 801- 214-2751 or [EMAIL REDACTED], at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Public Comment Policy and Procedure: The purpose of public comment is to allow citizens to address items on the agenda. Citizens requesting to address the Council may be asked to complete a written comment form and present it to the City Recorder. In general, the Chair will allow an individual two minutes to address the Council. A spokesperson, recognized as representing a group in attendance, may be allowed up to five minutes. At the conclusion of the citizen comment time, the Chair may direct staff to assist the citizen on the issue presented; direct the citizen to the proper administrative department(s); or take no action. This policy also applies to all public hearings. Citizens may also submit written requests (outlining their issue) for an item to be considered at a future council meeting. The Chair may place the item on the agenda under citizen comments; direct staff to assist the citizen; direct the citizen to the proper administrative departments; or take no action. THE UNDERSIGNED DULY APPOINTED CITY RECORDER FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF MILLCREEK HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT A COPY OF THE FOREGOING NOTICE WAS EMAILED OR POSTED TO: City Offices; City Website http://millcreek.us ; Utah Public Notice Website http://pmn.utah.gov; those listed on the agenda. DATE: September 24, 2020 CITY RECORDER: Elyse Sullivan Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Council and Agency. *The meeting will be conducted electronically per Millcreek State of Local Emergency Directive No. 2 of 2020 and live streamed via the City’s website at: Copyright © 2020 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? 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