South Salt Lake | November 2020

November 2020 | Vol. 6 Iss. 11

FREE POLICE CHIEF PROVIDES UPDATE TO COUNCIL ON PRACTICES, POLICIES

By Bill Hardesty | b.hardesty@mycityjournals.com

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t a Sept. 30 South Salt Lake City Council work meeting, Police Chief Jack Carruth gave a report comparing the SSLPD practices and policies against the 8 Can’t Wait police reform actions.

In addition, Hannah Vickery, the city attorney, gave a presentation on the legal foundation for police officers use of force.

Objective Reasonable standard

Vickery started her presentation by explaining three objectives police have when they use force. The objectives are: • detain or arrest a possible law breaker; • self-defense; and • protect another person.

The use of force is considered a seizure under the fourth amendment’s protection against unlawful search and seizure.

When looking at a case, the court assess if the action was reasonable.

The idea of reasonableness is a key concept. The U.S. Supreme Court used two cases to help define reasonableness.

In the first case, Tennessee vs. Garner, the court noted that the officer was reasonably sure that Garner was unarmed. Therefore, the court ruled that the use of deadly force against fleeing, nonviolent felons violated the fourth amendment.

The second case, Graham vs. Conner, concerned a diabetic man, Graham, who was driven to a convenience store by a friend to buy some orange juice to counteract an oncoming insulin reaction. He entered quickly and because of a long Continued page 4

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Continued from front page line, he exited quickly. An officer was suspicious about the behavior and made an investigatory stop.

Graham alerted the police about his condition but was handcuffed after he ran around the car twice. He ended up passing out on the side of the road. The officer be-

lieved he was drunk. Graham suffered multiple injuries.

“The court did write you could determine reasonableness based on the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene, rather than 20/20 hindsight and acknowledging officers are often forced to make split second judgments in circumstances that are

tense and uncertain and rapidly evolving,” Vickery said.

While the Supreme Court did not rule on the case, they did create a new legal standard of objective reasonableness. This new legal standard is imprecise, but it does give some direction to the courts to determine what is reasonable.

It is not completely clear what role police department policies are used to determine reasonableness. Some courts will look at policies and others do not.

“Generally, a violation of a clear and specific policy is treated as an unreasonable use of force,” Vickery said.

In Utah, there are specific state statutes

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Description

SSLPD Policy

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Ban chokeholds & strangleholds

They argue this action can result in unnecessary death or serious injury.

“The South Salt Lake Police Department does not authorize the Lateral Vascular Neck Restraint (LVNR) or “Choke or Strangleholds” as an approved department use of force,” Carruth said

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Require De-escalation

They are asking for officers to de-escalate situations by communicating with subjects, maintaining a distance, and otherwise eliminating the need to use of force.

Carruth explained that police policy promotes alternative de-escalation tactics.

(Policy 300.3.5 Alternative tactics – De-escalation)

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Require warning before shooting

They want to require all officers to give a verbal warning in all situations before shooting.

Carruth spoke to SSLPD policy encourages when reasonable, officers should identify themselves and announce, “deadly force may be used.” (Policy 300.4 Dead Force Applications)

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Exhaust all alternatives before shooting

They want to require all officers to exhaust all other alternatives, including nonforce and less lethal force options prior to using deadly force.

Carruth mentioned that police policy outlines 17 factors to consider “when determining whether to apply force and evaluating whether an officer has used reasonable force.” (Policy 300.3.2 Factors used to Determine the Reasonableness of Force. In addition, Utah State Code 76-2-404 governs Peace Officer’s use of deadly force)

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Duty to intervene

They are asking for a requirement for other officers to intervene and stop excessive force used by other officers and to report the incident immediately.

Carruth mentioned that policy already exists about an officer observing unreasonable behavior has a duty to intervene and report it to their supervisor.

(Policy 300.2.1 Duty to Intercede and Report)

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Ban shooting at moving vehicles

They are asking for a ban on shooting at moving vehicles in all cases.

Carruth showed the moving vehicle policy which indicates that an officer should only discharge a firearm at a moving car … when the officer reasonably believes there are no other reasonable means available. (Policy 300.4.1 Moving Vehicles)

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Require use of force continuum

They want to establish a force continuum that restricts the most severe types of force to the most extreme situations including a clear policy on their use.

Carruth shoed the use of Force policy which reads, “Officer shall use that amount of force that reasonably appears necessary given the facts and circumstances perceived by the officer at the time of the event.” (Policy 300.3 Use of Force)

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Report comprehensive reporting

They want officers to report each time they use force or threaten to use force against an individual.

Carruth reviewed the policy outlining the actions of a supervisor after being notified of a use of force event. (Policy 300.5.1 Use of Force Supervisory Notification & 300.5.2 On-Duty Supervisory Use of Force Review Responsibilities)

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that also guide court decisions.

All police policies are reviewed by the City Attorney’s office.

“The why is a key used often to determine reasonableness,” Vickery concluded.

8 Can’t Wait and SSLPD policies

Carruth stepped through each of the 8 Can’t Wait actions by comparing them to current SSLPD policies. See the accompanying chart for the comparison.

8 Can’t Wait is a project by Campaign Zero. They are calling for the eight actions (listed in the chart) to happen immediately.

At the end of the presentation, chairperson Sharla Bynum said, “For me personally, I think this presentation satisfied my questions about the 8 Can’t Wait and our policies.

I think there certainly will be a check and balance once the Citizen’s Review Board is in place.”

The council listed three additional subjects for future presentation. They are use of no-knock warrants, seizure of property, and the militarization of the police force.

Police training

“The POST (Police Office Standards and Training) training standard is 40 hours each year. Last year, the average in our department was 80 hours,” Danielle Croyle, SSLPD public information officer (PIO) and training coordinator said.

There is training presented each month on a variety of topics.

In October, the training was given by an external presenter, Mark Lowther with Talk To Me Crisis Communications. The training was on ways to de-escalate a situation.

Lowther mentioned that many of these tools are not new. They have been around for more than 50 years.

Once such tool is verbal judo. The process is to talk with a person, provide them with choices and explain the consequences. Give them a second chance to comply. If not, use force.

“We want to move past from verbal judo and ask, tell, make,” Lowther said.

Lowther explained that de-escalation is a tool, but it isn’t a silver bullet. It is not backing down or static or adverse to police work.

He explained the primary goal of de-escalation to get people to do what you need them to do while generating compliance.

In the four-hour training, he discussed ways to de-escalate a situation from a routine traffic stop to a hostage situation. l

SSLPD provides a report of 8 Can’t Wait and present policy to the City Council (Bill Hardesty/City Journal)

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SSL programs help homeowners with fall cleanup

By Bill Hardesty | B.Hardesty@mycityjournals.com

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eaves will fall and tree branches will break despite the worldwide pandemic.

The good news is that for South Salt Lake residents, the city is ready to help with the autumn cleanup.

Replacing and mulching

When the hurricane force winds hit South Salt Lake in early September, Fitts Park and Central Park lost trees.

“Unfortunately, we lost five trees at Fitts Park due to the wind event. Three were medium-sized ash trees, one large maple, and a small chokecherry tree,” Joaquin Garcia, SSL Parks and Facilities manager, said.

“While any tree is a loss, these will be missed by those who would lay in the shade of the ash trees next to the creek and playground.

They signified the change of the season from summer to fall, as the leaves were the first to change to a beautiful yellow color. The maple we lost wasn’t in the best condition but was the second tallest tree we had in the park.”

On the bright side, they chipped up and repurposed the trees as mulch for the remaining trees.

The city was able to plant five trees at Fitts Park and five trees at Central Park. A variety of groups, including those from an Mulch ready to be spread at Fitts Park. Mulch made from fallen September trees. (Bill Hardesty/City Journal) employee volunteer day, Tree Utah project and even a Girl Scout troop helped spread the mulch.

“We are always looking for volunteers to help with tree care and park cleanup,” said Sharen Hauri, Urban Design director.

In addition to trees lost at the parks, David Alexander, Street Division manager, said, “The September wind event impacted both public and private properties. We estimate a loss of somewhere around 75 to 100 street trees. Our street crews worked long days to remove large piles of trees for eight days.”

Leaf bags

Even though residents and the city lost trees, there are still trees full of leaves that with the cooler weather are starting to fall.

Each year, SSL provides five leaf bags at no cost to residents. They can be picked up at the Public Works building, 195 W. Oakland Ave., or requested by calling 801-483-6045.

You will need to provide your name and address to ensure you are SSL resident. If you pick them up, you will need to show a valid ID with a SSL address.

The program runs through the end of November.

The city-provided bags, as well as other small to large plastic garbage bags, will be picked up curbside. The leaves are taken to the landfill for their compost program.

The bags cannot exceed 40 pounds and must only contain leaves. If the bags exceed 40 pounds, Public Works will leave a note and you are responsible for the removal.

It is important that the bags are not placed in the street, gutter, ditches, or other drainage way because this can obstruct the

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Leaves are getting ready to fall. (Bill Hardesty/City Journal)

flow of stormwater. Any leaves raked into the street will not be removed by the city and homeowners/renters may be fined for placing debris in the roadway.

Public Works encourages residents to “clear leaves and other debris from the tops of catch basins adjacent to their property during the fall leaf collection period. This helps prevent localized flooding conditions during the fall and winter months.”

Other cleanup options

In May and November, SSLC sponsor yard cleanup. Residents can place yard debris for the city to take away with some requirements. The yard debris can be placed between the sidewalk and the curb (also

called the parking strip), but it cannot be on the roadway or the sidewalk on main arterial streets. On non-arterial streets, the yard debris can be placed either on the parking strip or in the street, but no further than 8 inches from the curb. No stack can impede the flow of traffic nor the flow of pedestrians nor access to fire hydrants or meters. Stacks cannot be higher than 4 feet. Loose clippings or trimmings must be contained in a package not weighing more than 80 pounds. Limbs and branches must be shorter than 6 feet and no part of a tree more than 8 inches in diameter or weighing more than 80 pounds can be added to the stack.

The city will notify residents of their

pick-up times through fliers, statements on utility billings or other means.

Transfer station: Free passes are available for the transfer station located at 502 W. 3300 South. A transfer station is where waste is consolidated for transfer to a permanent location. This is an alternative to driving across the valley to the Salt Lake Valley Landfill, which can cost $10 or more depending on load weight. With a free pass, residents can dispose of bulk waste including home remodeling material on the first and third Saturdays between 7 and 11 a.m. Passes are available in the Community Development Department.

Call 801-483-6074 and one will be sent.

Roll-off dumpsters: Residents can rent a 12-feet by 8-feet by 4-feet roll-off dumpster for $25. Elsewhere, the same rental could cost you up to $295. This program is popular and the dumpster rental times go fast every summer. According to the SSLC website, “Residents may use roll-off containers to dispose of yard refuse and debris, including tree limbs, leaves, shrubbery, and grass trimmings, as well as items such as used carpet, appliances, auto parts, etc.”

Residents need to call 801-483-6000 to check available dates or stop by City Hall to make a reservation. Reservations are not accepted by phone and are made on a first come, first served basis. Containers go fast so it’s best to book in advance and have alternative dates available in case your first request is booked. Deliveries are made on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. l

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Cottonwood theatre to open with ‘Joseph,’ students hope for full season

By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

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ottonwood High theatre season will open with “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” this November in what students and its directors hope to be the first show of a full season.

Last year, their season ended with the March 13-14 run of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” as the showing of “Mamma Mia” was canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The kids want honesty; they want hope,” Cottonwood theatre director Adam Wilkins said. “I don’t want to be the teacher that is a pessimist. I’m going to be realistic and I’m sure going to try. My intention is that we’ll run a full season.”

That’s after Wilkins recollected that on March 12 when Murray School District was going online in response to the pandemic, he was asked by a student if Cottonwood High also would follow suit.

“I said, ‘of course not, we’re not going to shut down.’ And then it all fell apart the next day. I made a vow that day not to play the guessing game,” he said.

Cottonwood theatre students are planning to present “Joseph” on stage at 7 p.m., Nov. 19-21 and Nov. 23 to a limited capacity in the auditorium.

With social distancing guidelines, Granite School District allows for 25% capacity in the auditorium that seats 2,000. In addition, actors and musicians will be wearing masks.

The cast as well as the musicians will be limited, with a maximum of 50 students in each.

Orchestra pit director Amber Tuckness said with the limited space in the pit, the student musician numbers may be even less.

“We can look at putting an ensemble in the corner of the stage, since we have a large enough stage to socially distance students. If we’re able to, we may be able to give more students the opportunity to participate, but that is something we’re still looking at and wanting to make sure that we’re following all the safety guidelines,” she said.

Wilkins agreed safety is a top concern.

“We have great administrative support at our school. The arts are valued and cherished, especially now. Our intention is to present the musical in a safe environment. If we need to postpone, we will do it, but we don’t want to give up and we don’t want to put anyone in danger,” Wilkins said. “If we can do November’s show, then we can solidify our other plans.”

Those may include the spring shows of “The Book of Will” and “Tuck Everlasting.”

And while Cottonwood’s improvisation team also plans to perform throughout the year in a masked zone environment, the theatre students will not be holding what would have been its eighth annual Haunted Hallway fundraiser.

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Cottonwood High will limit its participation to 50 actors and 50 musicians or less and follow COVID-19 safety precautions including wearing masks, such as this trumpet player, during its upcoming musical, “Joseph” which is planned to be performed in November. (Amber Tuckness/Cottonwood High)

“I’m sad, we loved Haunted Hallway, but we want to make sure everyone is safe,” he said.

Wilkins said that while area schools are considering or have decided to move their musicals to late winter or spring, Cottonwood decided against that.

“If we need to move it, we’ll move it. But I don’t want to plan it later, need to move it, and then regret not having the time for students to perform it,” he said. “I can block it so we’re socially distance and we’re entering in one area and exiting out another. We’re sticklers for wearing masks, cleaning, sanitizing and being socially distant. We don’t want school to cancel for our kids.” l

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CITY NEWSLETTER

November 2020 Cherie Wood, Mayor 801-464-6757 mayor@sslc.com

South Salt Lake City Council Members LeAnne Huff, District 1 801-440-8510 lhuff@sslc.com Corey Thomas, District 2 801-755-8015 cthomas@sslc.com Sharla Bynum, District 3 801-803-4127 sbeverly@sslc.com Portia Mila, District 4 801-792-0912 pmila@sslc.com L. Shane Siwik, District 5 801-548-7953 ssiwik@sslc.com Natalie Pinkney, At-Large 385-775-4980 npinkney@sslc.com Ray deWolfe, At-Large 801-347-6939 rdewolfe@sslc.com

City Offices

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801-483-6000 220 East Morris Ave SSL, UT 84115 Animal Service 801-483-6024 Building Permits 801-483-6005 Business Licensing 801-483-6063 Code Enforcement 801-464-6712 Fire Administration 801-483-6043 Justice Court 801-483-6072 Police Admin 801-412-3606 Promise 801-483-6057 Public Works 801-483-6045 Recreation 801-412-3217 Utility Billing 801-483-6074 Emergencies 911 Police/Fire Dispatch 801-840-4000

Blessings in Disguise During 2020 It’s time we take stock of our blessings and give thanks for all that we have. This has been one tough year, but I am still so grateful for those who have worked tirelessly to keep our City On The Move. We faced challenges— unmatched by any our City has seen in recent history and like nothing I have experienced in my 27 years working Mayor Cherie Wood here. I have declared three local emergency proclamations since March. But together, we have proven that we can withstand extreme difficulties and adapt to meet the needs of our community.

This City, its residents, business owners and employees are resilient to the core. I have had the fortune to have a bird’seye view and see how many have creatively overcome what looked to be insurmountable challenges. I’d like to thank all our rock stars and here are two in particular. These City employees happen to also call South Salt Lake their home. They live, work and play in our City. They are passionate about their work and I am grateful to have them serving our residents and businesses!

Ariel Andrus is our Deputy City Recorder and the 2020 Employee of the Year. She was a rock star long before the pandemic hit or the ground shook.

Her work serves nearly every City department and even with her workload she has always displayed a pleasant attitude. In the face of COVID-19 she became an expert at conducting our City Council, planning commission, and committee meetings in a virtual environment while making sure all City business remains transparent and professional. Thank you!

Edward Lopez is our Promise SSL Community Engagement Coordinator and leads our Family

Liaison team. Their team supports families and youth citywide who may face temporary or sudden life challenges, such as losing housing, needing food assistance, or determining ways to keep kids safe while at school. With boots on the ground, they know the residents, foresee obstacles and lift us up when in need. He is turned to as a lifeline for so many! By connecting residents with resources and programs he is truly investing in people. If you want to lend support to your neighbor in a time of need, I suggest you get in touch with Edward.

As always, I am grateful to residents citywide. I have heard stories, had conversations and witnessed true caring and generosity. Residents have assisted one another in completing their Census survey, registering to vote, making grocery trips for our elders, mulching and planting trees in our parks, donating school supplies and countless other acts of giving and caring for each other. I offer my encouragement and thanks as we wrap up 2020 with a glimpse of light at the end of a year-long tunnel of hardships—this community has become stronger by the efforts of all of you.

City News City Council Corner – The Gift of Self-Care During Holiday Season

SSL City Council Meetings Meetings likely electronic only, visit sslc.com for info.

Wednesday, November 4, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, November 18, 7 p.m

SSL City Planning Commission Meetings Thursday, November 5, 7 p.m.

Thursday, November 19, 7 p.m.

NOTICE: All meetings are subject to postponement, cancellation or live stream only. Check sslc.com for updates.

Holiday Closures South Salt Lake City Offices Will be closed for business: Wednesday, Nov. 11 Thursday, Nov. 26 Friday, Nov. 27

By LeAnne Huff, City Council District 1 We are heading into the seventh month of the pandemic and the holidays are before us, which under normal conditions, is a stressful and hectic time for most. Although many of us think of joy and togetherness, the holidays add another activity to everything that is already going on in our lives, whether you’re working, searching for a job, struggling to pay rent, juggling childcare and other stressors.

Self-care is not an indulgence, it is essential for our overall health and wellness, on an individual level as well as on a community level, and this includes everyone having access to quality healthcare. As individuals, there are some things that we can do to help promote self-care, reduce tension and better manage our stress.

The thought of adding something else to your schedule may seem impossible even if it is good for you, and the good news is many acts of self-care don’t have to take long. For example, exercising regularly, which doesn’t have to be intensive, a 10-minute walk around your block can make all the difference in releasing tension and improving your mood.

Here are six suggestions for managing your stress during the holidays: • Exercise: stretching, bike riding, or walking around the block • Take a prolonged and deliberate break from T.V. and social media • Say or write down three things you are grateful for daily • Ask for help • Acknowledge and accept whatever you are feeling • Find reasons to laugh OTHER RESOURCES: Put the “Me” Back In Merry – Self Care during the Holiday Season: bit.ly/3iYWceW Mayo Clinic Tips for Stress Management: mayocl.in/3iYWkLs CDC guidelines for Holiday Celebrations: bit.ly/3dpzawF Note: Opinions expressed here may not be representative of all Members of the City Council.

South Salt Lake City Council Action Report Summary

We wish you a safe holiday!

Full agendas, minutes, handouts and video recorded meetings available at: sslc.com/city-government/council-meeting Date 9/30/20

Agenda Item Resolution approving additional CARES Act funding for the City

Subject Resolution approving the Mayor’s Acceptance of Additional Payments from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act Funding Agreement between the City and Salt Lake County

Action Approved

Next Step No Further Action

Waste will be collected on Wednesday, Nov. 11

9/30/20

Citizen Review Board Discussion

Citizen Review Board Ordinance Discussion

Further discussion needed

THANKSGIVING DAY

10/14/20

RDA Bond Purchase Agreement and amendment to interlocal agreement with RDA

Consideration of a Resolution of the City Council Authorizing and Approving the Execution and Delivery of a Bond Purchase Agreement by The City of SSL RDA and a Second Amendment Interlocal Agreement between the City and the Agency, Both Pursuant to the Agency’s Issuance and Sale of its Excise Tax and Tax Increment Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020 in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed $11,000,000, in one or more Series and with such additional or Alternate Designations as the Agency may Determine ; and related matters

Council will bring back to a future meeting Approved

10/14/20

Fire Department

The annual report of the Fire Department

Report from the Fire Chief.

No Action needed.

Garbage and Recycling Pickup VETERANS DAY

Waste will not be collected on Thursday, Nov. 26 Service will be delayed one day starting with the holiday. Be certain to have your cans out by 7 a.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. To request your bags, call 801-483-6045 and provide your name and address.

Your leaf bags will then be delivered to your doorstep. The leaf bags will be picked up curbside through the end of November.

No Further Action

Voting in the 2020 Election

November is here—and with it, the 2020 Presidential Election! Here is everything you need to know.

VOTING OPTIONS

Vote by Mail By now, all registered voters in South Salt Lake have received ballots in the mail. Instructions and postage for mailing are included with your ballot. Only ballots postmarked before November 2 will be counted. Residents may also drop off their ballots at a Salt Lake County drop-off location anytime before November 3, 2020 at 8 p.m.

Drop-off locations include: ● Salt Lake County Government Center - 2001 S. State Street ● Millcreek Unified Police Department - 1580 E. 3900 South ● Murray City Hall - 5025 S. State Street ● West Valley City Hall - 3600 S. Constitution Blvd

Vote In-person The Columbus Center (2531 S. 400 East) will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 3 for in-person voting. Salt Lake County provides additional voting centers, including all of the drop-off locations listed above.

Residents must wear a mask to enter these buildings. Make sure to set aside enough time, as there may be a line.

For additional drop-off or in-person voting locations: slco.org/ clerk/elections For questions regarding voting or the 2020 Election, contact Salt Lake County Elections Division at 385-468-7400 or via email at GOT-VOTE@slco.org.

Public Safety It Takes a Community to Keep Us Safe TIPS TO PREVENT CAR THEFT AND BURGLARIES Community involvement makes our City a better place in which to live and do business. In order to prevent crime and keep everyone safe, the police department needs your help because an all eyes approach benefits everyone. If you see something suspicious feel free to call the SSLPD at 801-840-4000.

In our most recent Neighborhood Watch meeting we discussed that the number of vehicle burglaries in our City is up when compared to last year. As we move into the holiday season, while out and about shopping or at home celebrating, being aware is a key deterrent. I would like to share some important crime prevention tips to reduce your exposure of being a target for vehicle burglaries and thefts.

• Always roll up vehicle windows and lock all doors.

• Hide your personal belongings.

• Store items in your trunk before you arrive on-site, avoid storing items in Police Chief your trunk after you park.

Jack Carruth • Keep cell phone cords or other electronic accessories out of sight.

• Do not keep important papers in your vehicle.

• Park in a well-lit area.

• Don’t leave your car running idle (for the environment and for theft).

Look out for suspicious activity such as people walking up and down aisles and checking vehicle door handles. Watch out for cars moving slowly or stopping for extended periods in parking lots. Keep an eye out for anyone on a bike or scooter with no specific purpose in a parking lot.

The SSLPD sends best wishes for a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday!

FALL CODE REMINDERS

1. With colder weather approaching please remember to keep all sidewalks in front of your home free and clear of ice and snow.

2. Placement of any items (furniture, appliances, etc.) on the sidewalk, park strip, curb/ gutter, or street in front of your house or that of a neighbor is prohibited.

3. All operable vehicles must be parked on a hard surface (concrete or asphalt).

4. Keep trees trimmed to a minimum of 14 feet above the street and 7 feet above the sidewalk. Also, keep bushes and weeds trimmed back so they are not encroaching onto sidewalks.

If you have a code question or concerns contact Vedad at vlelo@sslc.com or 801-464-6712

Time Change & Fall Fire Safety Tips As people turn back their clocks on Sunday, November 1st, South Salt Lake Fire reminds the public to review and refresh their fire safety plan for fall. Preparedness tips include: Change smoke alarm batteries – When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms provide early warnings so people can get outside quickly. Check each alarm battery and test them monthly to make sure they are working.

If a fire alarm starts chirping on its own, it is warning you to replace batteries immediately.

Prepare an escape plan – Create a home escape plan and designate a meeting place outside to gather in the event of an emergency.

Be warm and safe – Cooler months are just around the corner, keep anything that can burn at least three-feet away from heating equipment like the furnace, fireplace, or space heater.

Never use your oven to heat your home, and have your heating equipment cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional.

Thanksgiving preparation – On Thanksgiving Day, many

families customarily spend the holiday inside their home or the home of a friend or family member with dinner being the highlight.

Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment by at least three times the average number per-day. If you plan to use a deep-fryer to cook your turkey this year remember that turkey fryers must always be used outdoors and at a safe Fire Chief distance from buildings. Make sure the fryer Terry Addison is placed on a flat surface and never leave it unattended. Don’t overfill the fryer with oil and keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby. Never use water to extinguish a grease or oil fire.

The men and women of the Fire Department hope you and your family have a wonderful, safe Thanksgiving Holiday!

Preparedness Tip #11: Get and Stay Hydrated!

A three day supply of potable water should be stored in the event of an emergency. It is recommended that you should store one gallon of water per person per day. Considerations should be taken into account for heat and activity. Water should be stored in soft drink bottles or water jugs. Decomposable or breakable containers, such as milk cartons or glass bottles should be avoided.

When purified water is not available, it is important to know how to treat contaminated water. By consuming contaminated water, an individual runs the risk of contracting such illnesses as dysentery, cholera, typhoid, hepatitis and all of the associated symptoms. All water of uncertain purity should be treated using one or a combination of the following treatments: Filter: Filter the water using a piece of cloth or coffee filter to remove solid particles.

Boil: Bring water to a rolling boil for one full minute. Cool and then pour it back and forth between two clean containers to improve taste before drinking.

Chlorinate: Add 16 drops (1/8 tsp) of liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water and let stand for 30 minutes. If the chlorine smell is still detected in the water after 30 minutes, it is ready for consumption. If the smell dissipates, add 16 drops of chlorine and let stand for 30 minutes. If the smell continues to dissipate, discard the water and find another source. Because flood water can be contaminated by toxic chemicals, never try to treat flood water.

Join us for a Citywide Neighborhood Watch Zoom Meeting November 5, 2020 7:00 p.m.

Visit sslc.com for link

Business & Development South Salt Lake Food Scene: Support Local Business BEST CHICKEN & RIBS A small but mighty Greek restaurant, Best Chicken & Ribs has a blazing rotisserie grill inside and specializes in kabobs. 111 E. 2700 South, Open M—Sat. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed Sundays.

OLD BRIDGE CAFE A modern European restaurant located at 249 E. 3300 South. Open M—Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Sundays.

VILLAGGIO PIZZERIA They specialize in authentic New York style pizza. Located at 3144 S. State for Dine-in or Take-Out. Open M—Sat. 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed Sundays.

OUR OUTDOOR GALLERY NOW HAS 25 MURALS!

BAMBU DESSERTS AND DRINKS This small Vietnamese Chè, Coffee & Teas Shop accepts phone orders for curbside pickup. 3310 S. 500 East, Open 7 days a week from Noon to 6 p.m.

LEFT FORK GRILL A local diner located at 68 W. 3900 South. They were awarded the Best Comfort Food in Salt Lake in 2011 and Best Breakfast in Salt Lake in 2009. They are open Sunday—Tues. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wed—Sat. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

MANO THAI Open for delivery and take-out. Located at 41 W. 3300 South. They are available M—Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed Sundays.

FALL CLEAN-UP:

FIRST TWO WEEKS OF NOVEMBER Boxed, Bundled and Bagged Curbside Cleanup 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 Get your mind in the GUTTER — Let’s keep it CLEAN Water Quality is Everyone’s Responsibility What happens to the rain or snow after it falls on our streets, sidewalks, parking lots or driveways? It becomes stormwater. As it flows to the nearest storm drain, stormwater picks up fluids and loose material (trash, lawn clippings, excess fertilizer, oils…) and into inlets and catch basins it goes.

Where does it go then? To the nearest river or creek, untreated. Stormwater can have negative effects on our water quality. In fact, according to the Jordan River Commission, the number one issue facing the Jordan River is water quality.

• Leaves, twigs, and grass clippings in stormwater can rob oxygen out of the water, causing plants and wildlife to suffer or even die.

• Trash, sticks, and debris can block inlets and pipes. Large blockages can cause rivers and creeks to back up or even flood.

• High levels of fertilizer feed the natural and introduced plants in the waterways, causing algae bloom and unsafe bacteria.

Good Neighbor Stormwater Practices Follow these tips from Corby Talbot, SSL City’s Stormwater Division Manager: • Place all trash in covered receptacles.

• Properly dispose of grass clippings, leaves, and mulch. Don’t just blow or sweep it away from your property, pick it up, and discard properly. Don’t store piles of mulch or topsoil on hard surfaces.

• If your vehicle is leaking fluids, repair it quickly or place a drip pan under it and keep the drip pan maintained so it doesn’t run off onto the pavement.

• Discard hazardous waste such as paints, oils, and other household items properly.

• Shovel snow into your yard, not into the gutter. Clear snow off of stormwater grates so they don’t ice over and create snow melt ponds.

• Talk to your neighbors, friends, and family members about how they can make a difference.

Visit the SSL Public Works page at sslc.com for more answers to your frequently asked questions. Don’t forget — We All Live Downstream!

10 Ways to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month 1. Buy products made by Native Americans and support Native-owned businesses.

2. Donate to programs that support Native communities directly and participate in community “essential goods” drives for Native people living in rural areas. Start by checking out the local Urban Indian Center in Salt Lake.

3. Review your workplace’s training topics, policies, and hiring practices to ensure they are inclusive and welcoming to American Indian employees.

4. Learn and share accurate American Indian history, especially this month around Thanksgiving. Speak up if your child’s school encourages them to “dress-up” in brown paper and feathers for the holiday.

5. Learn about important issues impacting Native Communities today including murdered and missing Indigenous women, poverty and homelessness, climate change and environmental justice, educational opportunity, land sovereignty, and more.

6. Watch out for language that reinforces stereotypes or belittles American Indian Heritage. Avoid sayings like “sitting Indian style, ” “going off the reservation,” or “spirit animal” as well as using “pow wow” to refer to casual conversations or meetings.

7. Read books or watch movies, like the modern classic “Smoke Signals,” that represent American Indian experiences. Look for books and films made by Native Americans themselves.

8. Avoid makeup, clothing, and accessories that have been appropriated from Indigenous cultures, and NEVER wear headdresses or other Native regalia as a costume or to a sporting event or concert.

9. Support the removal of statues and the renaming of buildings that depict historical figures who contributed to Native American enslavement, displacement, and genocide.

10. Follow Native American activists, artists, and other creators on social media. Try #NativeTwitter, #NativeTikTok, and #NativeAmerican on Instagram and Facebook.

BONUS: Join the Promise SSL Equity Council and help create a safer, equitable, inclusive community for everyone! Contact bowens@sslc. com for more information.

Community Happenings Who was Olene Walker?

Why is her name so fitting for our newest elementary school?

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In 2003, Olene Walker became Utah’s first female Governor. Prior to that, she had served as Lieutenant Governor and in the Utah House of Representatives. She served on several boards advancing childcare, affordable housing, and community efforts, but her passion was always education. While in office, she developed the Read With a Child Early Literacy Initiative and often visited classrooms. As governor, she vetoed against a student voucher system that would take funding away from public schools. She was known for listening to people and then taking action—often surprising those who underestimated her bravery and perseverance. It is hoped that students take her mission and her attitude to heart as they enter the school each day.

DECEMBER

Join us during the first 2 weeks of December to find ornaments hidden throughout the City.

email Myrna mclark@sslc.com Registration closes Nov. 27

It appears the virus Rec-ed Breakfast with Santa.

Our endearing Recreation crew has decided to bring some cheer to you!

So all ye merry citizen, lace up your boots and listen ~ Rudolph, Santa, Frosty and clan have some fun activities and tasks at hand.

New Hair, Who Dis? “Hey Girl Hey!” Quinn walked into my afterschool classroom, beaming from ear to ear. “Like my new wig?” Quinn said as she tossed her long ice blue hair.

Quinn is a young Trans Girl of Color exploring her identities and reaching for her truest self. For youth like Quinn to thrive, it is necessary to create safe spaces that encourage authenticity, bravery,

Classes are taught on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and are free to residents, $40 for all others.

Class size is limited and registration is required. For more info visit: sslarts.org/creative-arts-for-life

By Artist: Lilly Agar

Preregister to participate

In this pandemic year 2020, we have been cooped up and feeling crummy.

Read more about the Olene Walker Wolves on the next page.

Creative Arts for Life is adapting to meet the COVID-19 health and safety concerns by going ONLINE! We are partnering with Bad Dog Arts to bring you a variety of fun and exciting mediums for you to explore in the comfort of your own home via online Zoom classes.

Upcoming offerings include: Holiday Ornaments, Needle Felting, Painted Totebags and Face Mask Hangers.

Virus Rec-ed Holiday

On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the South Salt Lake Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) will be providing Thanksgiving dinner kits for families in need in South Salt Lake.

We will be feeding 60+ families, and are in need of donations to help fund our project. Each family will receive a turkey, a pie, and a grocery store gift card to purchase everything they need for their favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Our friends at Salt Lake Culinary Education will also be providing a recipe packet, with recipes for all the classic Thanksgiving dishes.

and curiosity. However, the Human Rights Campaign has reported that 2020 has proven to be the deadliest year on record for the Transgender community. Violence against Trans Women has reached an all time high, disproportionately affecting Trans Women of Color.

Every year on Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20th, we mourn for the lives of Transgender People that have been lost to violence and bigotry around the world. While we work to create a safer and accepting world for Trans Women of Color, we also work to find the joy in the little things. Quinn changes her hairstyle every month. Soon, she’ll be rocking bangs with a pink highlight. Being a part of her journey is such an honor and having the privilege of witnessing her joy is one that I will carry with me.

Visit www.glaad.org/tdor to learn more about Trans Day of Remembrance and about how to support the Trans community on this day.

Heidi Qin is a Coordinator in the city’s Promise afterschool programs.

To minimize contact and maintain the utmost safety for everyone involved, we will only be accepting online monetary donations this year. Donations can be made at www.sslpal.org using the DONATE NOW link or through PayPal using email address info@sslpal.org.

This Thanksgiving service project is made possible through the continued support of our very generous community! Thanks to all who make it possible for PAL to reach so many families during the holidays, and all year long!

For any questions, please contact: Alli Lachowsky – alli@sslpal.org or 801-412-3607 Chase Hermansen – 801-412-3642

Promise It’s Time for a New Name — SSL’s Youth City Council is Taking the Lead

The Columbus Center is at the heart of our community and is undergoing some exciting changes. The County Library has closed (to reopen at the old Granite High site in 2021), Best Buy Teen Tech Center has become a new hotspot, and a new all-ages and abilities playground is the City’s newest park. Amidst all of this, a suggestion for creating a new name for the Center was brought to the attention of the City through the voice and words of one of our youth.

Jevahjire France moved to the U.S. from Haiti in 2016 when he was 13 years old. Last year, as a participant in the Promise SSL afterschool program he shared his feelings about changing the name of the Columbus Center with members of the staff, including Bonnie Owens, Deputy Director of Promise SSL and Equity Council Chair. As explained by Owens, “This year and following the murder of George Floyd and ensuing protests, many of which involved removing problematic statues in cities across the country seemed to reinvigorate this young person and resolve for change. We consulted with him about ways he could take action to bring that change.” With that Jevahjire gathered friends in support of this effort and sent a formal statement to the City Council. Reading his message, this July members of the Council agreed with his statement and requested that the Youth City Council (YCC) take the lead in creating this change. Since, Jevahjire was accepted into the YCC which has garnered support from the SSL Equity Council and has decided upon the following steps.

1. Gather ideas and submissions from youth in Promise programs using an afterschool lesson plan.

2. Use the City newsletter and social media to solicit submission ideas from the public.

3. The YCC will gather submissions, conduct research, deliberate, and decide on one or more name options to be presented to the City Council.

4. The City Council and Mayor will work together to make a final decision and draft a resolution to rename the community center.

In the words shared by Jevahjire, “You are lucky to be living in a country where there is a system that some of its purposes is to make it easy for ordinary citizens to reach out to their representatives. Columbus is a divisive figure in our society, an oppressor who is responsible for the genocide of an entire group of people, which led to the foundation of colonialism and the practices of slavery here in the Americas because not only he is not a positive influencer in our lives, he does not represent how we see ourselves.”

It’s time to rethink the name of this building and its place in our South Salt Lake community. We are excited to share this change. By renaming and honoring this building it brings about a powerful message to all of us about community accountability and positive progress.

SSL Welcomes New Elementary School — Home of the Olene Walker Wolves

This fall, the Granite School District opened the new Olene Walker Elementary. Affectionately known as Walker, its Riverfront location (3751 S. 900 West) and design were carefully planned to enhance and inspire students, parents and the neighboring community. It will educate students who formerly attended Roosevelt Elementary, who often lived miles away from their school.

Promise South Salt Lake will continue to provide afterschool and summer programs for youth and are exhilarated to be a part of the new school. The Promise SSL Site Coordinator at Walker, Tori Smith, says, “The school is now located where a large majority of the SSL students live. It is now a part of their neighborhood and feels like a second home.”

“The entire school was designed to provide the ultimate flexibility in spatial layouts and open access for education collaboration opportunities,” says Smith. “Classrooms and the gym have garage-style doors that open up to create larger gathering spaces; the halls include collaboration spaces for teachers.”

The playgrounds were installed with shade covers so that students can continue to have access all year long and the fields are artificial astroturf so kids can play freely without worrying about mud and regular wear and tear. Smith says, “Much thought and planning went into a design that will provide students the best educational experience and safety for years to come.”

A new addition, a Family Engagement Center was built alongside the school to give more opportunities for families to take advantage of free classes such as ESL, computer technology, and be more a part of their children’s education.

“Wrap-around” services such as these are a key to academic success and this center gives community partners and additional district programs a new home base.

The neighborhood is equally excited.

Riverfront HOA president Darryl Barber is thrilled, “It’s nice to see children in the neighborhood and all that it brings. Our community seems a lot homier and the school has been a welcome addition.”

Vote-by-mail in Salt Lake County works

Aimee Winder Newton Salt Lake County Council | District 3

Voting by mail has been one of the hot topics of this election season. National headlines have questioned both the security and the process. Salt Lake County voters should not be concerned, as our county has had years of experience in voting by mail, and our Salt Lake County Clerk has been running successful, secure, and reliable voteby-mail elections since 2013. As a Salt Lake County voter, you can be sure that your vote will be counted. In fact, Utah was ranked second in the nation for protecting voter privacy and data.

The Salt Lake County Clerk mailed ballots on October 13th to all active registered voters in the county. Your ballot should have arrived in your mailbox that same week. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before November 2nd (the day before Election Day) to be counted.

Besides having a postage-paid envelope to return your ballot, Salt Lake County has offered 21 secure drop boxes throughout Salt Lake County where ballots can be returned. The locations are listed on the ballot instructions in-

cluded in ballot packets, and can be found at got-vote.org. Ballots can also be returned to the county clerk’s office or to a vote center. If you aren’t returning your ballot by mail, it must be dropped off at one of the above locations before 8 p.m. on Election Day. A limited number of vote centers will be open on Election Day, but with all social distancing guidelines and precautions around the pandemic, voters are encouraged to use the vote-by-mail system to avoid potential lines and long waits. The vote centers are to accommodate those who did not receive a ballot in the mail.

Some people may not realize how ballots are processed and counted.

When the ballots arrive at the clerk’s office to be processed, the first step is a signature match. This is done electronically by a state-of-the-art machine designed just for this purpose. Ballots with signatures that don’t match what the clerk has on file are “challenged” and the voter is contacted to confirm their identity. Once they’ve verified the voter’s identity, the signature and the

ballot are then separated to protect the voter’s privacy and the ballot goes into another machine to be counted.

After the clerk tabulates all the votes, the results are then certified by the Board of Canvassers, comprised of the Salt Lake County Council Members. The official results are then sent to the State Elections Office. In Salt Lake County we have cameras filming all rooms where ballots are held.

There must be at least two people in an area when ballots are handled. Salt Lake County has been complimented by elections attorneys around the country for our secure process. In Utah, you can track your ballot’s progress at vote. utah.gov to make sure it is counted.

I’m sure I’m not the only one who can’t wait for the election season to end, but at least we know that here in Salt Lake County voters can rest assured that their ballots will be counted, that the process is secure, and that their privacy is protected.

Utah National Guard takes to the skies to fight California wildfires

By Alison Brimley | a.brimley@mycityjournals.com

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s unprecedented wildfires raged in California at the end of August, the Utah National Guard was ready to offer what assistance it could.

When guard members answered the call to assist in California, the National Guard’s 97th Aviation Troop Command, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment was acting on a request from California through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. The EMAC is a mutual-aid agreement between states, coordinated through state emergency management agencies. The compact means that “any state can request support from other states if they need it,” said Lt. Colonel Jeremy Tannahill, who led the Utah detachment supporting Californians in their fight against wildfires. “For instance, if Utah had an earthquake, and our forces couldn’t respond appropriately, forces from other states might be called in.”

The Utah detachment arrived in California with two UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and nine soldiers. After departing Aug. 27 from the Army Aviation Support Facility in West Jordan, the soldiers participated in two days of training with an expert forest service firefighter in California. For the next week, they staged out of a helibase in Red Bluff, California (about 100 miles north of Sacramento).

Each day, they flew the helicopters from a small reservoir, where they would fill up with 600 gallons of water, which they would transport to a designated location and dump it on the fire. They flew for 14 hours per day.

The object of the mission was not so much to eradicate the fire as it was to cool down the fire so that ground

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crews could fight it more effectively, said Tannahill. Their aim was to “buy time” for people on the ground. Tannahill said they were able to save at least one cabin and one dozer driver.

Though wildfire fighting is inherently dangerous, Tannahill said he and his crew never felt their lives were in imminent danger. “We’re very well trained,” he said. “We are risk-averse enough to not put ourselves in a situation when we’re in jeopardy. We are flying helicopters at the edge of their limits and at the edge of our limits as pilots.

But we know what we’re doing. And command did a great job at getting us the resources we needed.”

Though the Utah detachment was initially booked for 14 days, Tannahill reported they “started to get a handle on the fires” after only eight days and were able to return home early. “I don’t know the overall strategy,” he said.

His crew was playing a small part in a much larger plan.

What stands out in Tannahill’s mind, though, was not the drama or the danger of the mission, but the camaraderie and support of the crew he worked with. Some canceled family vacations when the call came in from California. One has missed the opportunity to spend the last four holidays with family for his training.

“It amazes me every time how willing and ready our National Guard soldiers are to stand up and serve,” he said. “I’ve been doing it for a lot of years, and it blows my mind every time.” l As of Sept. 14, California wildfires had burned an estimated 3.2 million acres, an area roughly the size of Connecticut.

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What’s your legacy?

City is starting an initiative to rename the Columbus Center. (Bill Hardesty/City Journal)

Youth’s letter prompts possible Columbus Center name change

By Bill Hardesty |B.Hardesty@mycityjournals.com

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n its 103-year history, the Columbus Center, 2530 S. 500 East, has been many things.

It was open in 1917 as a primary school.

It closed in 1968. Shortly after, it was remodeled to house a training center for adults with learning disabilities and was used for this purpose for about 20 years. In the 1980s, it was decided it was too costly to bring the building up to earthquake and safety codes, in addition to removing asbestos. The building was used as a warehouse until 1995.

South Salt Lake bought the building and, in 1997, the architecture firm Cooper Roberts was hired to do a complete renovation of the building. It took four years and $5 million for a new beginning on April 22, 2002 with the opening of the Columbus branch of the Salt Lake County Library Services.

At the Oct. 14 City Council meeting, Mayor Cherie Wood announced another

change. SSL is beginning an initiative to change the name of the center.

Background

As questions of inequality were heating up earlier this year, Jevahjire France wrote a letter to the City Council asking them to consider a name change.

France moved to America from Haiti in 2016 when he was 13 years old. France graduated from Cottonwood High School and is a former member of the award-winning Cottonwood High School Robotics team. France became involved in Promise South Salt Lake in the Fall of 2016. He currently is a member of the Youth City Council.

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frequenting a library named after an oppressor not too different from the one(s) they or their parents were fleeing from back home?”

“Jevahjire’s message resonates with me as we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. I agree with many in our community and believe it is time to rethink the name of this building and how it serves our entire community,” Wood said.

In 1990, South Dakota officially renamed Columbus Day, the second Monday of October, as Native American Day. Later in 1992, Berkeley, California became the first city to make the change renaming Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The idea has caught on. Currently, 13 states do not celebrate Columbus Day. Numerous cities have also changed the name. Because it is a federal holiday, the name, Columbus Day, remains.

Initiative

Promise SSL, the city’s Equity Council, and the Youth City Council are coordinating their efforts to make this change. All involved in the initiative are encouraging resident’s participation by contacting the two Youth City Council coordinators Edward Lopez (elopez@sslc.com) or Kayla Mayers (kmayers@sslc.com).

“This is civic engagement at its best. I am encouraged to see youth, City Council members, staff, and residents engage in dialogue. We all want our community to feel like home and this conversation is a step to

creating that,” Wood said.

Columbus Center

The Columbus Center contains many groups and activities.

There is the Columbus Senior Center operated by the Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services.

There is the Columbus Library, which will close when the Granite Library branch is completed in the coming year.

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SSL Community Development works on new sign ordinance

By Bill Hardesty | b.hardesty@mycityjournals.com

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ign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?

The Five Man Electrical Band made this observation in 1971. The South Salt Lake Community Development is thinking the same thing in 2020.

In an Oct. 1 Planning Commission work meeting, Sean Lewis, deputy community development director, provided an update on the work to revise city ordinances on signs.

The sign ordinance was last updated in 2003. The current work is to conform the code to state regulations as well as reflect current best practices standards. Only new signs will be approved under these new regulations.

It is important to note that this is a work in progress. Actual working on and passing an ordinance update is one or two months State Street in SSL. (Bill Hardesty/City Journals) away.

“We are trying to make the regulations temporary banners (e.g. Spring Cleaning content neutral,” Lewis said.

Sale), real estate signs, construction signs, Exempted signs and small A-frame signs (e.g. Lunch SpeThe working concept exempts certain cial). signs from the regulations. These signs are Prohibited signs directional signs, temporary yard signs under The working concept would prohibit certain conditions (e.g. Heroes work here), certain signs. The first type is called snipe

signs. Think of signs like “I buy homes for cash” or “Roof Cleaning.” Typically, these signs are handwritten and placed in the parking strip. The working concept would eliminate any yard signs on public property including parking strips. For example, a campaign yard sign must be on the house side of

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The working concept is to get away from box signs. This type of sign has a painted front that is back lit. These signs are quite common with small businesses over the front entrance.

The plan is to require channel letters.

The name of the company is spelled out in individual letters. Think of Costco or Smith’s. In some cases, a box sign will be allowed if it is part of a logo. For example, Dempsey’s Sports Bar and Grill.

Marquee signs

While this is not a common sign in SSL, there are some like at Century 21 Theaters, Crown Pawn Shop, or the Parker Theater.

There is not a working concept for this type of sign. However, Lewis asked the Planning Commission to start thinking about if the city should have this type of sign.

Sign location

Sign location often becomes a controversial issue. Businesses want signs but the city wants to make sure they do not overwhelm the area.

“We want to avoid visual clutter and have a clean looking city,” Lewis said.

The working concept is to allow one sign per street frontage. In addition, sign sizes need to be balanced with the building.

In multi-use office buildings, signs will be allowed at the top of the building and on the first floor. It is possible that not all businesses in the building will have an outside sign.

Monument signs

Monument signs are stand-alone signs in front of a business. They are also common at apartment complex entrances. The working concept is to limit the location on the sign. Often only allowing one sign even though there are many entrances to the property.

It is becoming popular to add some type of an electronic messaging center (EMC) in the sign. An EMC is different from an electronic billboard. An electronic billboard is controlled off-site and advertises products and services of a business off-site. An EMC is controlled on site and advertises products and services available at that location.

EMCs have been under fire because the brightness can distract drivers, However, a Texas A&M University’s Transportation Engineering School study in 2012 reported that “the installation of digital on-premise signs does not lead to a statistically significant increase in crashes on major roads.”

Community Development is working on what percentage of the monument sign can be an EMC.

Other signs

Regarding window signs, the working concept is to have some percent of the window be a sign.

In the presentation, billboards were not addressed. However, the amount of billboards are controlled in current code. It is not the number of signs, but the amount of

An example of an EMC incorporated into a monument sign. (Bill Hardesty/City Journals)

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Cottonwood speech, debate students preparing for a season—either online, or in-person

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Cottonwood High School dismissed due to high COVID cases

By Heather Lawrence | h.lawrence@mycityjournals.com

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ottonwood High School was dismissed to distance learning for a two-week period from Oct. 14 -28. COVID case counts at Cottonwood “crossed the threshold” of 15 on A Cottonwood member of the speech and debate team leans in to watch the sparring of fellow debaters.

Oct. 12, said Granite School District spokes(Photo courtesy of Nizhoni Tsosie) person Ben Horsley. The district lists case numbers by school on their website. At the n a world of looking at the positive side of ulation and projection and addressing what time of the dismissal, the school’s cases were things, Cottonwood High speech and de- makes a better speaker. bate teacher Adam Wilkins is doing just that.

Wilkins said that he is encouraging his He is planning the school’s first virtual students to speak about topics that interest debate tournament. them.

“There’s a lot of logistics with judges, “Students are feeling more muzzled, for virtual training, preparing students’ skills set lack of a better term, with masks during this to speak or debate over a Zoom call with just pandemic. They have reason to talk, to exseeing their face and not having body lan- press their opinion. Students want to be heard guage—it makes it more about the speech and validated, especially now when the year itself,” he said. “It’s all a fun challenge. The 2020 will go down as one of the worst years students’ safety is, has to be, and will be my of the last 100 or in their generation politicalprimary concern so if teaching them and hav- ly, socially, economically in the U.S. and in ing them have this experience is virtual, I’m the world. These kids have grown up a lot in happy to oblige and make it work for them.” the last year,” he said.

While Wilkins prepares for this tournaMany of the speeches he expects stument, he still is teaching about 50 speech and dents to address this year may focus on the debate students in person as well as students year’s headlines: social justice, global panonline. It is one of his largest teams despite demic, world-wide recession, and U.S. elechalf his team graduating last spring. tions.

He also is placing more emphasis on “It’s a world of uncertainty and they’ll skills, including a new one—how to speak talk about those issues—and the new ways FACEBOOK.COM/ through masks. we’re facing this world,” he said.

THECITYJOURNALS “Masks aren’t going away here for Historically, Cottonwood’s forensics a while so we need our students to be able team performs well, being amongst the top to communicate with them in what is now for the past dozen or so years. called the ‘new normal,’” Wilkins said. “I Last year, Cottonwood placed second in TWITTER.COM/ think with COVID, it has given me a chance region last February and was already comCITYJOURNALS to re-evaluate what and how I’m teaching peting at state at Wasatch High when Gov. and providing them in class. It has taken the Gary Herbert put schools on soft closure in urgency out of things and given us a chance response to the COVID-19 pandemic. to slow down and evaluate to become better “I don’t know what in-person debate speakers and communicators. We used to be looks like this year. We will hope for the best INSTAGRAM.COM/ go-go-go and get going before a competition, and plan for the worst,” Wilkins said. “The CITYJOURNALS but now we’re able to dive into our speaking kids are excited and are ready to work hard and organizational skills.” and do their best.” l Those may include skills such as artic-

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Thanksgiving culinary traditions and adaptions in 2020

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raditions of Thanksgiving, in terms of celebrations and foods served, has usually varied across cultures and regions in the U.S., and includes modern twists and trends. Utah is known for some unique holiday dishes that are both embraced as favorites and rejected by locals and newcomers alike with an either “love them or hate them” mentality.

Levi Meyers, originally from Salt Lake and now living in Kanab, said he remembers two staple dishes at the Thanksgiving table when he was growing up — funeral potatoes and cottage cheese Jell-O, but he has not elected to continue the tradition of serving or eating either as an adult. His partner, Christelle DelPrete, also of Kanab and originally from Rhode Island, said that they don’t “really celebrate Thanksgiving,” but if invited to a Thanksgiving meal she brings her own contribution. “As a vegan, I try to find a vegan pumpkin pie recipe online. Vegan crust is tough. I've yet to make one I'd recommend, but the filling is generally easy and tasty,” she said.

Funeral potatoes generally consist of grated potatoes, sour cream, cheddar cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup and frosted flakes. They are so much of a staple of culture here that according to a Thanksgiving Utah.com article some local restaurants have adapted their own “foodie” versions. The name seems to derive from what one would expect, the dish being served at funerals and sent to grieving families, particularly within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints community. Cottage cheese Jell-O recipes vary, but most consist of lime Jell-O, cottage cheese, Miracle Whip, pineapple and pecans, while other fruits and nuts may be substituted or added. Starr Wahlen of Cottonwood Heights, originally from New York State, said she makes cottage cheese Jell-O “sometimes,” but prefers another local favor-

Violet Gorman of Sandy waits to help prepare Thanksgiving dinner in 2019. (Katy Whittingham/ City Journals)

A fruit turkey prepared for Thanksgiving 2019 in a vegetarian household in Sandy. (Katy Whittingham/City Journals)

ite, sweet potato and marshmallow casserole, “but without the marshmallows.”

Another local and distinctive Thanksgiving and winter holiday beverage is root beer and eggnog, which is somewhat comparable to a root beer float, but with a nutmeg flavor and overall spicier taste. Several recipes can

be found online on sites like allrecipes.com with some replacing ginger beer or cola for the root beer.

Of course, Thanksgiving isn’t all about the food and drinks and is known for a time to gather together. Dixie-Jo Loveless of Eden said one tradition they have tried to uphold

every year is “inviting those who have no one near.”

With social distancing, travel restrictions, and group gatherings limited in numbers, there certainly will be more Zoom and FaceTime Thanksgiving celebrations this year, but overall we all hopefully can find reasons to celebrate and be grateful. Wahlen said she is most grateful this year, “For my family, friends, and especially my kids and their good health and spirits during these uncertain times.” l

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I started this column dozens of times, but it feels like my funny is numb. I’d begin writing but devolve into an angry rant where I’m pounding the keyboard like a furious Elton John. I’ve gone feral.

During yoga, I asked my students for advice on how to find my funny. They suggested sharing recipes for Doomsday Survival beverages like Meltdown Mimosas and Disaster Daquiris. I’m afraid if I start researching drinks, I’d sober up around Groundhog Day. (If there is a Groundhog Day in 2021.)

I’m run through a gamut of feelings, enough emotions to create a second or third generation of Snow White’s Seven Dwarfs. I start each day with Hangry then work my way through Weepy, Lonely, Screamy, Worry, Panic and Gloomy. My husband never knows which Peri he’ll bump into when we pass in the hall. It makes everyday discussions a bit wobbly.

Hubbie: What sounds good for dinner?

Me: We’re on a spinning planet, slowly moving toward the sun where we’ll be consumed like a fly in a bug zapper.

Hubbie: So . . . enchiladas?

Americans are resilient, right? We’ve been through tough times, right?

We’ll come together and make the best decisions for our country . . . oh, who am I kidding?

I started screaming at the moon every night like some kind of demon weredog. I’m sure my neighbors are terrified. (Sidenote: I hope someone who’s been living in a bunker since Y2K finally emerged this year to see if it’s safe to come out. Joke’s on them.)

My meditation practice has become a slow descent into madness.

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I zoom in close and watch my grandkids teach a disinterested dog to roll over. I see myriad kindnesses in my life like chocolate, warm blankets and Disaster Daquiris. I zoom out and witness this beautiful world with its billions of people just doing the best they can. Compassion is abundant.

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November 2020 | Vol. 6 Iss. 11

FREE POLICE CHIEF PROVIDES UPDATE TO COUNCIL ON PRACTICES, POLICIES

By Bill Hardesty | b.hardesty@mycityjournals.com

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t a Sept. 30 South Salt Lake City Council work meeting, Police Chief Jack Carruth gave a report comparing the SSLPD practices and policies against the 8 Can’t Wait police reform actions.

In addition, Hannah Vickery, the city attorney, gave a presentation on the legal foundation for police officers use of force.

Objective Reasonable standard

Vickery started her presentation by explaining three objectives police have when they use force. The objectives are: • detain or arrest a possible law breaker; • self-defense; and • protect another person.

The use of force is considered a seizure under the fourth amendment’s protection against unlawful search and seizure.

When looking at a case, the court assess if the action was reasonable.

The idea of reasonableness is a key concept. The U.S. Supreme Court used two cases to help define reasonableness.

In the first case, Tennessee vs. Garner, the court noted that the officer was reasonably sure that Garner was unarmed. Therefore, the court ruled that the use of deadly force against fleeing, nonviolent felons violated the fourth amendment.

The second case, Graham vs. Conner, concerned a diabetic man, Graham, who was driven to a convenience store by a friend to buy some orange juice to counteract an oncoming insulin reaction. He entered quickly and because of a long Continued page 4

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The U.S. Supreme Court created the standard of Objective Reasonableness. (Image by Mark Thomas from Pixabay)

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