Sandy council vacates part of 9270 South Street 7-0; staff reports state warning on bulk waste program
August 11, 2020, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted 7-0 to vacate a portion of 9270 South Street near State Street, with conditions. Staff told the council about a warning letter from the Utah Division of Water Quality on the bulk waste cleanup program, and the council heard a South Valley Chamber update on small businesses and discussed the future of virtual meetings.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Utah Division of Water Quality warning letter on the bulk waste cleanup program | Discussed |
| Future of virtual and in-person council meetings | Discussed |
| Closed session on the character, professional competence or health of an individual | Approved · 7-0 |
| Partial vacation of 9270 South Street near State Street (Ordinance 20-07) | Approved with conditions · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
South Valley Chamber update on small businesses during COVID-19
Discussed
Greg Summerhays, the outgoing chamber president, described the effects of COVID-19 on local businesses. Business owners Rowena Montoya and Dr. Michael Brown, with Tiffany Brown, spoke about their businesses, and Jay Francis introduced himself as the new chamber president. No vote was taken.
Item 2 · Public safety
Utah Division of Water Quality warning letter on the bulk waste cleanup program
Discussed
Tom Ward briefed the council on a warning letter from the Utah Division of Water Quality about the city's bulk waste cleanup program. Ward, Public Works Director Mike Gladbach and Tyler Shelley answered council questions. No vote was taken.
Item 3 · Other
Future of virtual and in-person council meetings
Discussed
Council Chair Zach Robinson asked for feedback on how and when to return to in-person meetings. Council members, administration and staff discussed technical and legal issues. No vote was taken.
Item 7 · Other
Closed session on the character, professional competence or health of an individual
Approved · 7-0
The council voted unanimously to convene a closed session at about 8:34 p.m. and adjourned afterward. The minutes record no further detail.
Item 8 · Public hearing
Partial vacation of 9270 South Street near State Street (Ordinance 20-07)
Approved with conditions · 7-0
Mike Gladbach introduced Ryan Kump, who presented the request, and Senior Civil Attorney Darien Alcorn explained the vacation process. Area property owner Brian Chamberlin strongly supported the project and said a traffic signal at the intersection would be an asset. The council adopted the ordinance vacating a portion of the street as shown in its exhibits. Findings were that the transfer to abutting owners gives good cause, that there is no material injury to the public interest or any person, and that abutting owners did not object. Conditions: the vacation must be completed through council action, the ordinance must be recorded with the Salt Lake County Recorder, and the property transfer waits until traffic is re-routed using the new right-of-way.
- Item MISC-07-20-5878 CC2
- Ordinance 20-07
What residents said
Street vacation and traffic signalBulk waste program warning letterFiber internetSpiked fences and wildlifeSmall business COVID-19 impactsVirtual meetings
Shawna Bona of the County League of Women Voters thanked the council for its transparency. A written comment from Patty Johnson, read by staff, described COVID-19 impacts and asked for faster internet, including fiber optic service, in Sandy. Greg Summerhays expressed support for the Central Wasatch Commission. Graham Tinnius proposed preventing spiked fences in Sandy to protect wildlife. Brian Chamberlin spoke in favor of the street vacation.