PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Emigration Canyon Council will hold a meeting at 7:00 PM on the 26th day of August 2025 at the Emigration Canyon Fire Station, 5025 E Emigration Canyon Road, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 as follows:
** Portions of the meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed below, including final action, may be taken.
7:00 PM - PUBLIC MEETING
1. Call to Order and Determine Quorum
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognize Visiting Officials
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to 3 minutes per person)
Comments should be limited to no more than three (3) minutes per person unless additional time is authorized by the Governing Body.
5. STAKEHOLDER REPORTS
A. Unified Police Department (UPD) - Detective Dawn Larsen
B. Unified Fire Authority (UFA) - Chief Bryan Case
C. Salt Lake County Animal Services - Gary Bowen
6. PROJECT UPDATES - None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes
1. November 19, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes
8. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - None
9. PRESENTATION ITEMS
A. Granite School District Presentation on a Potential District Split and Population Analysis Study - Benjamin Horsley, Superintendent
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS: (Discussion/Motion)
A. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Ordinance 2025-O-10, Updated Fee Schedule - Cameron Platt, Legal Counsel
B. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Ordinance 2025-O-08, an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Emigration Canyon's Special Event Code Chapter 14.56 - Cameron Platt, Legal Counsel
C. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Ordinance 2025-O-05, Ordinance Eliminating the Agricultural Exemption to the Requirement for Building and Land use Permits in Section 19.02.090 of the Emigration Canyon Code and Repealing and Replacing Chapter 19.02 General Provisions and Administration of the Emigration Canyon Code - Brian Tucker, Planning Manager
D. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Ordinance 2025-O-09, Rezone RM Parcel to A-20 - Brian Tucker, Planning Manager
E. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Ordinance 2025-O-07, An Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 19.88, Nonconforming Uses and Noncomplying Structures of the Emigration Canyon Code - Brian Tucker, Planning Manager
F. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Ordinance 2025-O-06, An Ordinance Repealing Chapters 19.08, 19.44, 19.56, and 19.86 of Title 19 of the Emigration Canyon Zoning Ordinance - Brian Tucker, Planning Manager
G. Discussion and Possible Action on a Lease Renewal for the 6291 E. Emigration Road Property - Cameron Platt, Legal Counsel
H. Discussion Regarding Micropaving - Stephen Kuhlmeier, Salt Lake County
I. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Ordinance 2025-O-11, Regarding Stage 2 Fire Restrictions - Cameron Platt, Legal Counsel
J. Dark Sky License Plate Initiative Updates - Council Member Catherine Harris
K. Discussion Regarding Dogwalkers and Dog Waste Dispensers - Council Member Catherine Harris
L. House Bill 48 Updates (Wildland Urban Interface Modification)- Council Member Catherine Harris
M. Healthy Utah Designation Updates - Council Member Robert Pinon
N. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Franchise and MET Taxes - Mayor Joe Smolka
11. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATES (Discussion/Motion)
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Council Member Brems
1. Unified Police Department (UPD) & Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area (SLVLESA)
2. Emigration Canyon Planning Commission
3. Community Renewable Energy Program
B. Council Member Harris
1. Unified Fire Authority (UFA) & Unified Fire Service Area (UFSA)
2. Watershed Plan
C. Council Member Pinon
1. Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District (WFWRD)
2. Utah Broadband
3. Update on Possible High-Density Development
D. Deputy Mayor Hawkes
1. Website (www.emigration.utah.gov)
2. CodeRED
3. Association of Municipal Governments
4. Utah League of Cities and Townes
E. Mayor Smolka
1. Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District (MSD)
2. Landfill Council
3. Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) Transportation Committee
4. Council of Governments (COG)
5. Legislative Updates
13. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to 3 minutes per person)
Comments should be limited to no more than three (3) minutes per person unless additional time is authorized by the Governing Body.
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15. CLOSED SESSIONS IF NEEDED AS ALLOWED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205
A. Discussion of the character, professional competence or physical or mental health of an individual.
B. Strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation.
C. Strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property.
D. Discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and
E. Other lawful purposes as listed in Utah Code §52-4-205
16. ADJOURN
ZOOM MEETING:
Topic: Emigration Canyon City Council Meeting
Time: August 26, 2025, 7:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 870 1345 4018
Passcode: 777539
Upon request with three (3) working days' notice, the Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District will make reasonable accommodations for participation in the meeting. To request assistance, please call (385) 377-9466 - TTY 711.
Posted on: August 25, 2025
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
Upon request with three working day's notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.). For assistance, please call (385) 468-7130 - TTY 711. The Public May Attend.
Meetings May Be Closed For Reasons Allowed By Statute.