In a meeting held on July 21, 2026, the Emigration Canyon City Council approved updates to land use ordinances and discussed various community safety and infrastructure initiatives. The council also reviewed reports from the Unified Police Department and the Unified Fire Authority.
The council voted unanimously to approve two land use ordinances. Ordinance 2026-O-07 enacts Title 19.03 regarding development agreements, which provides a discretionary tool for negotiating terms for specific developments. Additionally, the council approved Ordinance 2026-O-08, which repeals and replaces Title 19.84 regarding conditional uses to provide clearer procedures for applications and review standards.
Regarding public safety, the council discussed wildfire mitigation measures, including a proposal by Council Member Catherine Harris to reduce roadside grasses and brush to lower ignition risks from vehicles. The council also discussed the use of the Code Red notification system, with officials emphasizing the need for redundancy and training to ensure effective community communication during emergencies.
The Unified Police Department provided updates on organizational changes, including the appointment of Justin Hoyle as Assistant Chief. Chief Jason Mazuran noted the department's need to improve communication regarding shared services. Council members also discussed the possibility of sharing noise camera equipment with other cities to address nighttime speeding and vehicle noise.
In infrastructure and engineering updates, the council discussed the Municipal Services District Transportation Master Plan and a potential near-miss analysis to evaluate roadway safety. Additionally, the council reviewed draft design guidelines for the public right-of-way intended to protect the community character and roadway users.
Mayor David Brems reported that Salt Lake County intends to terminate a master interlocal agreement with the Municipal Services District, which could have significant financial implications for the area. The council also discussed the potential withdrawal of Salt Lake County from the Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area, which could result in funding shortfalls.
