Sandy City Newsletter | February 2022

FEBRUARY – MARCH 2022 IN THIS ISSUE: Z News.............................................1

Sandy City Quick Statistics ................4

Unplug & Reconnect: Water Wise ......1

February HR Corner...........................4

I am Sandy: Graham Tinius ................2

Meet Our Team: Fire Department........5

Council Corner .................................2

4 Signs That It's a Scam ....................6

Alta Canyon Sports Center.................3

Snow Removal Reminders .................6

River Oaks Golf Course .....................3

Calendar of Events............................6

Parks & Recreation ...........................4

Connect With Us! sandy.utah.gov/citizenconnect

Z News Dear Sandy Resident, Thank you to everyone who attended the Oath of Office ceremony. It was a wonderful event and I was proud to be sworn in with our new councilmembers to publicly pledge our oath of service to the residents of Sandy. I spoke of my desire to build on the innovation and technology advancements the city has undertaken while building a renewed commitment to citizen engagement.

My administration’s first priority is to find new pathways for engagement with your public servants and involve more residents in the decisions made at city hall. We will be re-vamping the community coordinator program and rebranding it as “Sandy Service Ambassadors.” We are looking for citizens to engage with the city on issues you care about such as city art, recreation, community events, housing, and economic development to name a few. We would also like to use this super group of residents to create a vetting process for new initiatives. If you are passionate about implementing fresh ideas for Sandy, please send an email to Jamie Jacobson at jjacobson@sandy.utah.gov.

Creating opportunities for residents to interact with all of the city departments is extremely important to me.

We look forward to holding open houses with each city

department so you can meet the staff who provides your services and give them feedback on how we can improve.

Stay tuned for information on dates and times of these events as the Covid-19 case counts diminish and it is safer to meet in person.

The 2022 Legislative Session is in full swing. Over the past month, I have met with our representatives to ensure they are aware of our needs and vision for transportation, housing, business development, and community engagement. I look forward to working closely with all of our local reps during session and throughout the year.

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The state legislature recently went through the re-districting process and there is a good chance your state representative has changed.

Visit le.utah.gov to find out who represents you. Keeping an open dialogue with the officials who have been elected to represent your interests is vitally important to producing the outcomes we want to see in our community.

Please remember to remove vehicles from the roads during snow storms. Obstacles in the street make it extremely difficult and hazardous for our snow plows to clear the roads quickly.

You can always connect with us by going to our City websites sandy.utah.gov and SandyNow.com and by accessing our social media channels Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube for daily updated information. To sign up for emergency notifications visit sandy.utah.gov/ citizenconnect. To reach me directly, please send an email to mayor@sandy.utah.gov.

Yours in Service, Mayor Monica Zoltanski

Water is used in almost every area of energy production. Therefore, water waste and energy use go hand in hand.

Energy Star's website states: "Using water-saving techniques can save you money and diverts less water from our rivers, bays, and estuaries, which helps keep the environment healthy. It can also reduce water and wastewater treatment costs and the amount of energy used to treat, pump, and heat water. This lowers energy demand."

As we head into the warmer months, it is the perfect time to talk about being mindful of water use and how our consumption affects the planet. Wasting water is wasting energy.

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram and comment on our Water Wise posts to tell us the creative ways you are conserving water. At the end of each month, February–April, one lucky winner will win a prize. February: reusable water bottle, March: reusable straw set, and April: CamelBak backpack.

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I am Sandy: Graham Tinius Fifteen years ago, a teaching opportunity brought Graham Tinius to the Sandy Police Department. As he stepped outside for lunch, the clouds had broken over the Wasatch Mountains, and he knew this place was special.

Graham wrote to his wife, Odessa, “Not exactly sure what I thought Utah would look like, but it wasn’t this. Sandy, UT, is a beautiful city with amazing views!”

Sandy was suddenly very much on his radar. He returned a half dozen times to provide training in the Salt Lake Valley, but mostly to visit those mountains. In 2019, various parts of life fell in sync, and Graham was able to move his wife and two sons to Sandy, where he now lives and works.

Shortly after starting with the Sandy Police Department, Graham moved in to one of the newly established Park Police Officer positions. Most days you can find him hiking through Dimple Dell Park, patrolling the Bonneville Shoreline Trail on a bicycle, snowshoeing the protected water shed areas, or hiking up Bell Canyon toward the waterfall. The mountains and views are what brought him to Sandy, and he takes great pride in being partially responsible for protecting them, and the residents and visitors who enjoy exploring them.

Graham has spent his entire adult life as a public servant: as a crime scene technician, an emergency dispatcher, and a police officer, as well as sitting on the board of a 501(c)3 that provides training to law enforcement across the country. His grandfather was an Air Force Colonel who flew F-86 Sabres over Korea; his father served 10 years as a Captain in the Air Force, and his oldest son is just waiting to graduate high school to join the Army. Public service is calling, embedded in his DNA.

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On Dec. 11, 2021, that calling stirred again. The deadliest December tornado outbreak on record occurred across five mid-south states. In part, an EF4 tornado formed, and with 190mph winds moved 165 miles across Western Kentucky, tearing through the towns of Mayfield, Dawson Springs, Benton, and more, causing catastrophic damage. In Kentucky alone, 75 people were killed, over 125 injured, and thousands were displaced. A request for volunteers went out, and with the blessings and urging of his wife and kids, Graham responded as part of the Fraternal Order of Police’s Disaster Area Relief Team. Expecting to shelter and sleep in vehicles and backpacking tents, the team was elated to be invited into the newly opened Graves County Cooperative Extension Office, where they placed sleeping bags and packs on the floors of offices and storage rooms. For five days, Graham and other police officers (current and retired) from across the country came together in Mayfield, KY, to feed three hot meals a day to local first responders, to help residents pack, move, and load salvageable furniture, possessions, and food, and to cut and remove downed trees and debris from structures and yards.

Returning to Sandy tired, humbled, and honored to have helped, Graham has a renewed appreciation for the little things in life that provide stability and joy.

Striking mountain views, a comfortable home, a family’s love, and the support of the community. We know that Graham has found his home in Sandy, and we are grateful for that. For it is people like Graham who help maintain and improve not only our community, but communities across the country when needed. We are Sandy. That is true. But we are Utah. We are Mayfield. We are Compatriots.

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HOW CAN I CONTACT MY COUNCIL MEMBER? Ryan Mecham, District 1 rmecham@sandy.utah.gov

Alison Stroud, District 2 astroud@sandy.utah.gov

Zach Robinson, District 3 zrobinson@sandy.utah.gov

District 4

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Cyndi Sharkey, At-Large csharkey@sandy.utah.gov

Marci Houseman, At-Large mhouseman@sandy.utah.gov

Brooke D'Sousa, At-Large bdsousa@sandy.utah.gov

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL (K-5TH GRADE)

We provide transportation to and from school. We also provide all-day care for children when off school. Children enjoy games, arts and crafts, field trips, homework time, snacks, and many fun activities throughout the school year.

Call to see if there is room for your child(ren) at (801) 568-4600.

SUMMER CAMPS:

9565 S. Highland Drive, Sandy, Utah 84092 HOLIDAY HOURS

Open registration will begin in March! We offer three camps for kids: Kinder Camp for ages 3–5 • Summer Camp for ages 5–11 • Rebel Camp for ages 11–15 For more information, visit our website.

KARATE:

Presidents’ Day Monday, Feb. 21 Center Hours 5:30 a.m.–7 p.m.

All morning classes available.

Dedicated to teaching Shotokan Karate, IMA is a family-oriented dojo offering classes to children and adults of all abilities and levels.

Friday night class at Alta Canyon Sports Center from 5–6 p.m. imautah.com

RACQUETBALL CHALLENGE NIGHT

Wednesdays from 6–8:30 p.m. Players of all skill levels can meet up and compete with fellow players.

Members: No additional fee Non-Members: Pay the day pass at the front desk when you arrive.

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PERSONAL TRAINING

FACILITY ORIENTATION

Stay on track and build confidence with a Personal Trainer. Trainers learn scientifically proven fundamentals of exercise along with motivational techniques to deliver an unforgettable experience.

Visit our website for more information.

Get to know the equipment in the cardio and weight rooms with this guided tour by our in-house Personal Trainer, Tess.

Free to any member of the Facility.

Please reserve your spot in advance by calling or reserving online.

Visit our website for more information.

NOW HIRING

PRESCHOOL (AGES 3–5)

Through free play, group learning, and outdoor play, we offer a variety of activities to help children learn and grow as individuals. We provide a safe learning environment that allows children to be creative and build confidence.

Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with scheduled class time.

For more information, visit our website.

River Oaks Golf Course

INMOTION SPRING 2022 JUNIOR GOLF

NORTH RANGE Opening March 1, 2022 (weather permitting) D R I V I N G R A N G E AT S A N DY C I T Y

Spring is just around the corner, and now is a great time to tune up your golf game.

River Oaks has one of the best practice facilities and golf instructors in the State. We offer individual private lessons and group lessons. We cover all aspects of your game.

For more information, call Ryan (435) 840-3102.

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Our programs are taught by PGA Professionals, Todd Tanner & Stacey Jones.

Our 1- and 2- hour programs are held once a week. Each class has a 5:1 student to instructor ratio. Students are placed in a class based on their age and skill level.Each program includes short game practice, range balls, in-depth instruction, video analysis and on course playing time.

For more information, call (801) 980-0162 Listed below are our 9-week Spring programs.

Ages: 4–18 years Level: Beginner–Advanced Times: 3–7 p.m. time slots Registration: inmotionjuniorgolf.com

NORTH RANGE TEACHING ACADEMY

Come and join our adult golf leagues. Men’s League begins Tuesday, March 2, 2022.

Women’s and Co-ed leagues begin Monday, April 4, 2022.

Register Now. For more information call (801) 568-4653 or visit sandy.utah.gov/golf

GOLF LESSONS

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Time to schedule your golf tournament.

Call the pro shop to confirm a date (801) 568-4650.

Sandy.utah.gov/golf

B A N Q U E T R O O M AT S A N D Y C I T Y

Alta Canyon is hiring for several positions. To see the full list, visit sandy.utah.gov/1303/Current-Openings

GOLF TOURNAMENT

9300 South Riverside Drive, Sandy, Utah (801) 568-4653

GOLF LEAGUES

For beginner, intermediate, and advanced students ages 4–18.

Twice weekly, 4–5 p.m.

Contact Whitney at (801) 440-8505

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ADULT SOFTBALL Registration: Jan.18–Feb. 25 (Returning 2021 Sandy Teams) March 1–Until Full (New Teams) Cost: $555/Team

UPCOMING EVENTS • Youth Fishing Class: Classes begin May 3 • Junior Golf: Year-Round • Fiesta 5K: May 7

Sandy City Quick Statistics

PARK S & RE C R EAT I O N 2022 SPRING SPORTS SOCCER Registration begins Tuesday, Jan. 18 Grades: Pre-School–9th (Must be 4 years old before season begins March 26, 2022) Coed 10th–12th Cost: $52–67 Registration Deadline: March 6

BOYS BASEBALL Registration begins Monday, Feb. 14 Age: 7–13 yrs.

Cost: $52–62 Registration Deadline: April 17 Games begin: May 2

Ever wonder what where Sandy’s nearly 100,000 residents come from or what the history is behind this great city? The Long-Range Planning Division within the Community Development Department publishes a statistical report on a regular basis (usually every two years). This report is a broad overview of the demographic history, zoning and housing summaries, building activity, and economic highlights of the city. This important information helps us understand the needs and direction of growth and assists in making decisions for the future.

Several interesting facts can be found within this document, including that the major land acquisition (also known as annexation) and population growth occurred in the 1970s and 1980s. A large percentage of the current population is 18 or younger (29%) and approximately 20% are over the age of 60. This report also contains simplified information available from the US Census Bureau that is collected through both he annual American Community Survey and the larger census count done every 10 years.

To view the complete 2020 Sandy City Statistical Report visit: https://bit.ly/3eSvPHP

FEBRUARY HR CORNER

GIRLS SOFTBALL Registration begins Tuesday, Feb 14 Age: 7–12 yrs.

Cost: $52–62 Registration Deadline: April 17 Games begin: May 2

T-BALL/COACH PITCH Registration begins Monday, Feb. 14 Age: 4–6 yrs.

Cost: $40 Registration Deadline: May 15 Games begin: May 31

I N P E R S O N R E G I S T R AT I O N : Sandy Parks & Recreation - 440 E. 8680 S. Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (801) 568-2900

O N L I N E R E G I S T R AT I O N :

sandy.utah.gov/registration (available for most sports & programs)

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Full-Time/Part-time Benefitted • Facilities Maintenance Technician • Street Maintenance Worker • Drainage Maintenance Worker • Senior Civil Attorney • Fleet Apprentice Technician

Part-Time, non-benefitted • Crossing Guard • Custodian • Official/Referee/Scorekeeper • Recreation Site Supervisor • Camp Counselors

Meet Our Team: Sandy City Fire Department Sandy City Fire Department’s Mission Statement is: • To prevent emergencies through public education and positive code enforcement.

• To mitigate emergencies and disasters through proper planning and preparedness.

• To respond promptly and efficiently to all emergencies involving fire, medical, or environmental concerns.

We continue to work with our neighboring departments through the Metro Fire Agency and the automatic aid system to better address needs at the local and county-wide level. This has been supported through our partnership with Salt Lake City 911 Dispatch Center and the Valley Fire Chiefs. These partnerships allow us to provide services more efficiently and cost effectively to the residents of our community, while allowing us to assist other departments in fulfilling their respective missions.

The citizens we serve are the heart of our mission. We continue to strive to maintain the highest standards of public service and integrity. Sandy City is an outstanding community who Sandy City Fire Department is proud to serve. We are dedicated to providing our community with high quality emergency services, as well as life safety educational opportunities and fire prevention training.

Fire Fire alarms continue to be the number one fire response accounting for 18% of our fire calls. In addition to responding to our city, our department also sent several crews out of state to assist with wildland fires these past few years. Additionally, crews mitigated and cleaned up overgrown brush and debris in the urban interface areas in Sandy City. This helps to slow fire spread in the event of a grass fire and gives an extra level of protection to the homes lining those areas.

Medical Falls continue to be our number one medical response equaling 17% of all medical calls. Our department is staffed with EMTs and Paramedics, which allows for critical care response and interfacility transports out of Alta View Hospital. In 2021, the average time from dispatch to arrival at the hospital was 28.06 minutes.

Who We Are • Sandy City Fire Department consists of 76 combat firefighters who are split between three platoons and 11 administrative staff personnel.

• Our department has five stations located at: o Station 31 - 9010 S 150 E o Station 32 - 9475 S 2000 E o Station 33 - 2015 E 11270 S o Station 34 - 10765 S 700 E o Station 35 - 8186 S 1300 E • Sandy City Fire Department’s front-line apparatus consists of: 4 Engines, 1 Ladder Truck, 4 Ambulances, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Haz-Mat Response Unit and 3 Wildland Brush Trucks.

Haz Mat Sandy City Fire Department's Hazardous Material Team responds out of Station 35. In addition to normal fire and medical responses, the crews from this station respond to all hazardous material incidents in Sandy City and the surrounding areas. All combat personnel have completed courses and maintain both Hazardous Materials Awareness and Hazardous Material Operations certifications.

Additionally, 47 members have completed the more extensive Hazardous Material Technician course. Sandy City is a part of the Hazmat Alliance Committee (HAC), which consists of several fire departments in the Salt Lake Valley.

The HAC oversees resources between departments to avoid the duplication of purchasing expensive equipment.

Rescue Extricating individuals after a motor vehicle accident is the most common heavy rescue operation performed by Sandy City Fire Department. Other technical skills, such as: trench rescue, high angle rescue, confined space rescue, and structural collapse require additional training and certifications. The crews are trained and have the necessary equipment to perform these highly technical operations.

We have a large cache of ropes, hardware, patient packaging equipment, tripods and airbags capable of lifting significant amounts of weight.

Training and Classes Offered by Community Risk Reduction Team: • CERT Classes • First Aid, CPR & AED Classes • Fire Extinguisher Training for Businesses • School Fire Prevention Programs • Career Day (Spring) (16- to 20-year-olds) • Junior Firefighter Academy (Summer 8–10-year-olds) • Citizen’s Academy (Fall) • Babysitting Classes (12- to 14-year-olds) For more information • sandy.utah.gov/departments/fire-department • Instagram @sandy_fire_department • Facebook @sandycityfiredepartment • Twitter @SandyCityFD • Administration (801) 568-2930

What We Do Sandy City Fire Department responds to over 8,500 calls annually with 76% of the calls being medical emergencies and 24% of the calls being fire, structural protection, wildland fire response, technical and rope rescues, and hazardous materials responses. In the history of Sandy City Fire, 2021 was our busiest year, in which 418 of those responses were COVID-19 medical responses.

In addition to the calls that we respond to, our daily routine consists of training, apparatus checks and maintenance, business inspections, physical fitness, fire prevention, and life safety education.

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4 Signs that it’s a Scam

Snow Removal Reminders

1. Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know.

Scammers often pretend to be contacting you on behalf of the government. They might use a real name, like the Social Security Administration, the IRS, or Medicare, or make up a name that sounds official. Some pretend to be from a business you know, like a utility company, a tech company, or even a charity asking for donations.

They use technology to change the phone number that appears on your caller ID. So, the name and number you see might not be real.

When inclement winter weather hits, the Public Works Department is hard at work clearing roads for safer travel. Their priority is to make all main arterial roads passable for public safety, schools, and fire stations. If the snow continues to fall, the city’s goal is to keep the main roads clear. In such instances, it is unlikely that residential roads will be reached immediately because main roads must be repeatedly plowed. It is important for residents to keep cars and debris out of the road so that snowplows and other maintenance vehicles can work with little or no interruptions.

As residents of Sandy City, each property owner plays a role in helping to keep roads and sidewalks free of snow and ice. Listed below are reminders for all residents:

2. Scammers say there’s a PROBLEM or a PRIZE. They might say you’re in trouble with the government. Or you owe money. Or someone in your family had an emergency. Or that there’s a virus on your computer. Some scammers say there’s a problem with one of your accounts and that you need to verify some information. Others will lie and say you won money in a lottery or sweepstakes but must pay a fee to get it.

3. Scammers PRESSURE you to act immediately.

Scammers want you to act before you have time to think. If you’re on the phone, they might tell you not to hang up so you can’t check out their story. They might threaten to arrest you, sue you, take away your driver’s or business license, or deport you. They might say your computer is about to be corrupted.

4. Scammers tell you to PAY in a specific way.

They often insist that you pay by sending money through a money transfer company or by putting money on a gift card and then giving them the number on the back.

Some will send you a check (that will later turn out to be fake), tell you to deposit it, and then send them money.

The following actions are not allowed: • Blowing or pushing snow into any city street • Parking on city streets during a snowstorm or during the 24 hours after the end of the storm (Depending on the situation, police officers are authorized to either cite residents or have vehicles towed if they are not in compliance with any ordinance.)

What You Can Do to Avoid a Scam

Block unwanted calls and text messages. Take steps to block unwanted calls and to filter unwanted text messages.

Don’t give your personal or financial information in response to a request that you didn’t expect.

Legitimate organizations won’t call, email, or text to ask for your personal information, like your Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers.

If you get an email or text message from a company you do business with and you think it’s real, it’s still best not to click on any links. Instead, contact them using a website you know is trustworthy. Or look up their phone number. Don’t call a number they gave you or the number from your caller ID. Resist the pressure to act immediately. Legitimate businesses will give you time to decide. Anyone who pressures you to pay or give them your personal information is a scammer.

Know how scammers tell you to pay. Never pay someone who insists you pay with a gift card or by using a money transfer service. And never deposit a check and send money back to someone.

Stop and talk to someone you trust. Before you do anything else, tell someone—a friend, a family member, a neighbor—what happened. Talking about it could help you realize it’s a scam.

Report Scams to the FTC by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP.

SANDY CITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Homeowner Responsibilities: • Removing the snow in front of your mailbox and fire hydrants once plows have been through the neighborhood • Clearing snow from sidewalks in front of their homes within 24 hours of a storm (If possible, please assist elderly or infirmed neighbors.)

For questions regarding snow removal, please call: Streets - Public Works: (801) 568-2999 Private Sidewalks - Code Enforcement: (801) 568-7254 Parking Issues - Police Dispatch: (801) 799-3000 City buildings, trails, & parking lots - Parks & Recreation: (801) 568-2900 During a snowstorm, if you would like to see the locations for the Sandy City snowplows, please go to sandy.utah.gov/plowtracker.

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FEBRUARY – MARCH 2022

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First Aid, CPR and AED Class

9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Station 31: 9010 S 150 E

sandy.utah.gov/fire

FEB 3

Planning Commission

6 p.m.

Sandy Coity Hall Council Chambers

sandyutah.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

FEB 16

First Aid, CPR and AED Class

6–10 p.m.

Station 31: 9010 S 150 E

sandy.utah.gov/fire

FEB 16

BeReadySandy Monthly Meeting

6 p.m.

Sandy City Hall Council Chambers

sandy.utah.gov/862/Calendar

FEB 17

Planning Commission

6 p.m.

Sandy City Hall Council Chambers

sandyutah.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

MARCH 3

Planning Commission

6 p.m.

Sandy City Hall Council Chambers

sandyutah.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

MARCH 17–23

Elementary School Art Show

The Shops at South Town

sandyarts.com

MARCH 24

Babysitting Academy

3:30–6:30 p.m.

Station 31: 9010 S 150 E

sandy.utah.gov/fire

MARCH 16

BeReadySandy Monthly Meeting

6 p.m.

Sandy City Hall Council Chambers

sandy.utah.gov/862/Calendar

MARCH 17

Planning Commission

6 p.m.

Sandy City Hall Council Chambers

sandyutah.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

All events subject to change due to COVID-19. Go to sandy.utah.gov for more events.

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