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OCtober 2020 Meeting recording

10/23/2020

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In this video: 

- Elected Official Updates

- 900 South Redesign Discussion - Kent Jorgenson  

- Salt Lake City Police Department Update - Detective Oliver

​- Community Events, Updates, and Open Discussion
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September 2020 MEETING RECORDING

9/22/2020

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In this video: 

- Elected Official Updates - Councilman Andrew Johnston, Representative Angela Romero, and Josh Rebollo (representing the mayor's office)

- Salt Lake City Parks and Public Lands Program Master Plan

- Salt Lake City Police Department Update - Detective Oliver

- Raging Waters Update - Kyle Strayer, Salt Lake City Civic Engagement and JP Goates from Salt Lake City Real Estate Services

​- Community Events and Updates
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May 2020 meeting recording

5/20/2020

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In this video:

- The latest legislative session and COVID-19 updates from Senator Luz Escamilla, Representative Angela Romero, and Representative Sandra Hollins.

- Councilman Andrew Johnston and Josh Rebollo present on Salt Lake City Council and Salt Lake City Government business.

- Brian Tonetti of Seven Canyons Trust and Tyler Murdock from Salt Lake City discuss the status of the Three Creeks Confluence project.

- North Temple Redesign updates from Jeff Gulden at Salt Lake City Transportation.

- Plans for a nature center on the Jordan River by the Wasatch Mountain Institute.

​There's a lot to get caught up on, be sure to watch! 
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March 19, 2020 MEETING CANCELED

3/11/2020

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Dear Neighbors,

​We have received word from the Salt Lake City Library that they are canceling all public meetings and events at all branches through April 15th in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. With this in mind, we have made the decision to cancel our March and April community council meetings. 


We understand that the current situation can be overwhelming. On behalf of all of the board members of the Glendale Community Council - Ashley, Latu, Jeremy, Dane, and Ryan - I would like to reassure you that times like this are an occasion to come together as neighbors. 

We encourage you to practice acts of neighborly kindness and to support one another at this time. We encourage you to support your neighbors - particularly those who might have mobility or health challenges that make grocery shopping or other tasks difficult. 

We also encourage you to rely on trustworthy sources for news about Coronavirus, like: 
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Salt Lake City's Coronavirus Fact Page

- Utah Department of Health Coronavirus Information

Our neighborhood and our city are strongest when our neighbors care for one another. Should you or your family need support or assistance during this time, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. 

Thank you,
Turner C. Bitton
Chair - Glendale Community Council
chair@glendaleutah.org
(801) 564-3860 
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February 19, 2020 Minutes

2/24/2020

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Location: Glendale Library
Turner opened the meeting at 7:00 pm, meeting adjourned at 7:58 pm. 

Item 1: Election for Secretary position on the GCC Board –postponed till March meeting.

Item 2: Detective Eldon Oliver – Salt Lake City Police Department
Aware of 1700 S RV parking problem.
Crime statistics are at the lowest point in 5 year average but be aware. Jordan River is being patrolled through funding by Salt Lake City Parks.

Item 3: Chad Jepperson – Salt Lake City Fire Department Station 14

Fire Department is in hiring season. The online application deadline is March 31. Reminder about the anti‐idling ordinance.

David Troester - Urban Treehouse

Proposed removing the Urban Treehouse at Bend in the River due to increased vagrant activity. Apparently Salt Lake City Open Lands and Parks are in favor but also have some ideas for the space. Some people spoke about the significant community investment in the early years of the project. A vote was not held on the proposal because input is needed from University of Utah Bennion Center / University Neighborhood Partners.
Feedback & Announcements

  • May 30 is the date for the planned Glendale neighborhood community festival. 
  • Grant received from Jordan River Commission to start Glendale Chapter – Keep Glendale Beautiful. Training begins at the end of April.
  • Look out for Paddle the River night at end May with Jordan River Commission. 
  • 3 Creeks Park will be completed this summer. 
  • ​US Census 2020 is still hiring until the end February –paying $18/hr.
  • Follow the SLC Council District 2 website for more news from Andrew Johnson.

Surveys:

Salt Lake City / Utah Transit Authority Survey link: https://slcgov.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78TwxbH2uMdvpxr 

Prepared by Jeremy King –please send any corrections or additional information to the board at: council@glendalecouncil.org or chair@glendaleutah.org.
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January 15, 2020 MINUTES

1/22/2020

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Location: Glendale Library
Dane Hess opened the meeting at 7:05 pm



Item 1: Election for Chair, 1st Vice Chair and 2nd Vice Chair positions on the Council Board (paper vote ballots, 4 volunteer counters)

Chair candidates: Turner Bitton, Van Turner, and Jay Ingleby
Result: Turner Bitton won by clear margin on first ballot.

1st Vice Chair candidates: Ashley King, Dixie Carter (declined)
Result: Ashley King won by acclamation


​​2nd Vice Chair candidates: Latu Patetefa
Ryan Curtis (declined), Amy Jordan (declined) Result: Latu Patetefa won by acclamation
The Secretary position vacated by Turner Bitton will be elected at next month’s meeting.

Item 2: 
Sean Martin – Sorenson Campus

New locker rooms are being constructed. Pool is open and will undergo repairs at end March.

Item 3: Josh Rebollo – Mayor’s office

Reminder about the anti‐idling ordinance. Census 2020 is still hiring go to 2020census.gov/jobs

Item 4: Andrew Johnston ‐ City Council District 2

3 Creeks Park will be completed this summer. Waterpark still in limbo. Improved #9 Bus Route – showing improved ridership and bus stop upgrades are in progress. Residents encouraged to support affordable housing issues during legislative session. Follow the SLC Council District 2 website for more news from Andrew Johnson.


ACTION: Glendale Community Council by‐laws will be posted online for reference.
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Prepared by Jeremy King, please send any corrections or additional information to the board at: council@glendalecouncil.org or chair@glendaleutah.org
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November 20, 2019 Meeting minutes

11/27/2019

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Location: Glendale Library
7:00 pm (meeting started 7:06 ended 8:30)
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Item 1: Det. Eldon Oliver –SLPD
Burglaries have increased dramatically recently. Be aware.
One outreach team continues to engage homeless camps on the JR Parkway. The SL County wide # for homeless issues is 801 990 9999

Item 2: Andrew Johnston –City Council Dist. 2
Rio Grande Homeless shelter decommissioned this week. Currently about 2,000 unsheltered per night – adequate beds are now available
CIT trained officers should be requested when there is a mental health issue.
Affordable housing: Andrew supports inclusionary zoning as incentive for more units.

Item 3: Josh Rebollo –Mayor’s Office City has 2 surveys out currently;
Encouraged use of the SLC Mobile app. 2020 Census still hiring –see flyer
‐Waste Services
‐Draft Ordinance on scooters

Item 4: Ayana Amaechi –AIRU Project

They are looking for volunteers to host air quality monitors in Glendale. ‐10 min to install and requires 5V power and WiFi.

Item 5: Dan Potts –Oxbow Nature Preserve/Wetland area status
Dan explained why this natural area needs restoration work to make it less a ‘people park’ and more a ‘nature park.' A Capital Improvement Plan Grant application was submitted for this but will be retracted and resubmitted.

Item 6: Recruitment for upcoming vacant board positions

3 positions are open for the next election in January. Discussion showed importance on outreach to Polynesian and Hispanic communities.

Announcements 
Town Hall meeting for Hispanic community on Dec 5 at Glendale Library.

Glendale Middle School hosting a Thanksgiving meal on Saturday Nov. 23 from 11:00 am to 2:00 om. 

Prepared by Jeremy King, please send any corrections or additional information to the board at council@glendalecouncil.org or chair@glendaleutah.org.
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September 18, 2019 Minutes

9/25/2019

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Location: Glendale Library
7:00 pm (meeting started 7:07 ended 8:35)


Item 1: Mayoral Candidate Forum
Topic 1: Access to High-Quality Education
Erin Mendenhall:
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Explained that the City admin doesn’t control funding.

Pledged to work with the Salt Lake City School District, which has capacity, towards more efficiency.

Pledged to explore more public-private investment partnerships.
Luz Escamilla

Cited a large number of existingprograms and pledged to work toward improvements in all of them.





Topic 2: Parks, Open Space, and the Jordan River Parkway
Erin Mendenhall:
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Explained that city departments compete fiercely for Capital Improvement Plan funds.

Declared that right now eastside has better trees and walkability and she pledged to  address this when she is Mayor.  

City admin needs to be more proactive in seeking federal funds and grants as well as potential bonds in the future. 

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Luz Escamilla

Does not want to see property tax increases.

Pledged to encourage public-private partnerships.

Shared that she understands Eastside Westside funding disparities on infrastructure and lighting because she has been Senator since 2008.

Pledged that her budget would address Westside-Eastside disparities.
Topic 3: Eastside and Westside Disparities
Explained her position zoning policies have to be corrected to promote geographic housing equality.
Shared her belief that the West Side has paid its dues and time for more a more
equitable distribution of resources and costs throughout the city. 
Topic 4: Community-Police Relations
Shared that Salt Lake City is in a time of transition and operational changes that allows for progress to be made. 

Pledged to prioritize 
better training and mental health facilities for officers. 
Stated the need for more accountability and transparency at the Salt Lake City Policy Department, she will work with activists to do this. 
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Chief Brown has made a positive difference through his presence and willingness to carry a dialogue with citizens. 
Topic 5: Raging Waters
high cost of improvements
solution will be a public / private partnership
will look to improve recreational and cultural
amenities on westside including Fairground
Topic 6: Air Quality
This issue is her reason for public office in the first place.

Explained that air quality impacts everything from 
climate change to our local neighborhoods.

Pledged to actively seek s
cience-based education for leaders to bring more understanding of the issue. 

Noted that the city will renegotiate city contract with Rocky Mountain Power, she pledged to use the meeting to 
make sure that clean energy by 2030 is a reality. 

She stated her desire to recruit more new economy businesses to Salt Lake City. She stated that Silicon Slopes should be in Salt Lake City. 
Pledged to put emphasis on upgrading public transit. She outlined her successful efforts to require stricter monitors to gather and measure air quality data at the Utah Inland Port.

​Pledged to seek to engage state for additional incentives to improve air quality. 
Topic 7: Inland Port
​Shared that she feels that the state is willing to act catastrophically with an unelected board that isn't representative of local needs.

City has now worked with private land owners to maintain some control.

The inland port has never been a good deal but we now have the best of the bad scenarios, we have to stay at the table to make this happen.  

She encouraged public activism on the issue. 
City in a horrible situation but will continue to work with private property owners. 

Stated the importance of preserving and building working relationships with State Legislature. Shared that she already has these lines of communication established.

Shared that her most important priority is to
 get land use authority back and is in a better position to get this done because of her legislative experience. 
Prepared by Jeremy King, please send any corrections or additional information to the board at: council@glendalecouncil.org or chair@glendaleutah.org.
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August 21, 2019 Minutes

8/28/2019

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Location: Glendale Library
7:00 pm (meeting started 7:05)


Item 1: Josh Rebollo Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office

Salt Lake City is hosting the UN Civil Society conference next week, expect road closures and some traffic changes. The city is looking for more crossing guards at schools. The new high frequency bus line routes are now in operation. Residents are encouraged to use the SLC Mobile App (iPhone download or Android download) to report homeless encampments and other community issues. 

Item 2: Detective Eldon Oliver Salt Lake City Police Department

The police department is aware of the numerous hom camps along the JR Parkway and continues to address the problem one camp at a time. They will place emphasis on the camp at the Bend-in-the-River site. Detective Oliver will find out what has happened to the Westside bike squad, we are not seeing patrols. 17 out of 29 officers have been moved to other units.

The RV parking on 1700 S is difficult to police because of the 48 hour allowance to park. Pole mounted 360‘ cameras are being used (temporarily relocated downtown for conference next week). Residents are encouraged to register bikes online with the Salt Lake City Police Department.

Item 3: Tyler Murdock Public Services Parks and Public Lands

Gave us an update on current projects including the 3 Creeks Confluence project. It is out to a bid through September. Construction set to begin November 2019 to June 2020 and a 5 year maintenance plan will follow.

Fisher Mansion Carriage House, funding appears secure, will include boat access ramp​

Folsom Trail project, fully funded, east – west connector trail to downtown

Parks & Public Lands are also busy with other upgrade projects in the Jordan Park area.

Item 4: Katherine Nix Salt Lake City Arts Council

Update on Glendale Park art project; artist has been selected and the design will be presented at our September meeting.

A conversation with Ifa Motuliki followed which highlighted the tennis courts in the park being available for everyone to use. A walking tour and official opening of the art project at the North Temple underpass will happen on September 6th. 

Item 5: Andrew Johnston Salt Lake City Council District Two

Inland Port: City has developed a new masterplan. Andrew outlined the pros and cons of the complex issue. Look for op-ed from City Council next week.

City is working with the lessor and other entities to get the waterpark back in operation.

Item 6: Margarita Satini Sierra Club / 2020 Census

If you support renewable energy, petition Rock Mountain Power to move off coal generated electricity at the Peoples Energy Summit Saturday, September 21. Everyone is reminded to encourage friends and neighbors to complete 2020 census forms we need our westside
population counted to get fair share of Federal funding for next 10 years! A discussion followed on the lack of affordable housing in the city.


Prepared by Jeremy King, please send any corrections or additional information to the board at: council@glendalecouncil.org or chair@glendaleutah.org
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July 17, 2019 minutes

7/24/2019

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Location: Jordan Park Dog Park
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The July meeting was not formal and no meeting minutes were taken.

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