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SUMMARY of the SEPTEMBER 26 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING |
IN THE REGULAR MEETING
APPOINTMENTS
Appointment of City Treasurer
City Council appointed Sara Nagel as the Park City Municipal’s Treasurer.
City Treasurer Staff Report
COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES
Park City Municipal Awarded Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement
In August, Park City Municipal was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2018 fiscal year comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). This is the 14th consecutive year that PCMC has received the award, which is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.
GFOA Award Staff Report
GFOA AFRA
GFOA Certificate of Achievement for FY2018
Permitting Process Task Force Update
The City has formed a task force to identify and prioritize areas for improvement in the application of recently adopted design guidelines and permitting process for Park City’s Historic District and Historic Sites. The group is comprised of architects, contractors, developers, and residents who are tasked with balancing regulation and preservation goals with efficiency, livability and design.
Permitting Process Taskforce Staff Report
City Council Meeting Closed Captioning Service
Council discussed closed captioning services for City Council meetings, which was implemented in January 2019 for a one year pilot. Council is requesting public feedback on the service to gauge its effectiveness and use. Feedback can be sent to michelle.kellogg@parkcity.org.
Closed Captioning Service Staff Report
Transportation Demand Management Plan Update
In an effort to support the Critical Community Priority of Transportation and reduce single-occupant vehicle travel, staff has implemented recommended strategies to change travel behavior of residents, commuters, and visitors. Staff provided an update on the implementation process, highlighting progress, upcoming projects, use of innovative tools, and success metrics.
TDM Staff Report
PUBLIC INPUT
City Tour 2019 Debrief
Myles Rademen provided an overview of Leadership’s 2019 City Tour to Crested Butte, Montrose, and Grand Junction, Colorado.
CityTour 2019 Debrief Report
Attachment A: PC 2019 City Tour Report
Leadership Park City Class 25 Project Presentation
Representatives from Leadership Park City Class 25 presented their Class project: Community Wildfire Preparedness. The project goal was to increase community awareness about wildfire risk, and encourage homeowners to protect their homes against wildfire. The project included public outreach and education, a community resource guide, and a landscape analysis of soil carbon content.
Class 25 Project Debrief Staff Report
Wildfire Preparedness Resource Guide Presentation
CONSENT AGENDA
Council approved the following items on the consent agenda:
- A Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with RideAmigos for $24,995.00 for up to three years. RideAmigos is a web and mobile-based platform designed to assist with vehicle trip reduction.
RideAmigos Staff Report - Resolution 19-2019, authorizing specified City staff to make changes to the Utah Public Treasurers’ Investment Fund (PTIF) accounts.
PTIF Staff Report
PTIF Entity Resolution Form - A Professional Service Agreement with Electric Highway Co. for $49,940.00 for electric vehicle charging equipment on City properties.
Charging Stations Staff Report EV Charger Installation Scope of Services
Appendix A: Locations of EV Charger installations
Appendix B: Existing Charger Locations
OLD BUSINESS
Council discussed the following old business item:
- Special service contracts in support of the Community Critical Priority of Social Equity.
Special Service Contracts Staff Report
Special Service Contract Round Two RFP
NEW BUSINESS
Council approved the following new business items:
- The continuation of an ordinance amending Lots 9, 10, and 11 of the Aerie Phase I, located at 1312, 1324, and 1336 Aerie Drive in Park City. This item was continued to the Council meeting on October 10.
The Aerie Phase I Staff Report - Ordinance 2019-50, approving the third amendment to the first amended and restated Nakoma Condominium Plat located at 8782 Marsac Avenue, Nakoma Unit 17 in Park City.
Nakoma Condominium Plat Staff Report
Exhibit A: Existing and Proposed Condo Plat
Exhibit B: Amended Development Agreement
Exhibit C: Technical Reports
Exhibit D: September 11, 2019 PC Meeting Staff Report
Exhibit E: September 11, 2019 PC Meeting Minutes
Exhibit F: Notice of City Council Action
UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS
- Historic Preservation Board Meeting: 10/2, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall
- Planning Commission Meeting: 10/9, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
- City Council Meeting: 10/10, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
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Departments » Sustainability » For Homes
Cleaning Supplies
When looking for natural and non-toxic cleaning products, avoid anything with synthetic ingredients or fragrances, petrochemicals, VOCs, chlorine bleach, phthalates, formaldehydes and more. You should always read the labels of any product, and if a product does not have a label with ingredients then it almost surely has harmful chemicals inside. Look out for words like Caution, Warning, Notice and Danger, which could signal a potential harmful chemical. Learn more about healthy cleaning products here.
When purchasing natural cleaning products make sure they bottle includes a list of ingredients. You should be able to pronounce the names of all of them and should know exactly what each one is. The best kind of natural cleaning product you can buy should be made with simple ingredients that you could find in the store and make yourself.
Exposure to these toxins indoors can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches; loss of coordination; nausea; and damage to liver, kidney, and central nervous systems. And we certainly don't want ourselves, our family or our pets to come in contact with these toxins or experience any of these health problems. Children and pets are especially at risk because they experience a higher dose of toxins, not to mention their immune systems are still developing and not able to shed toxins from the bodies as quickly as adults.
There are three categories into which most of the hazardous ingredients in household cleaning products fall are:
1. Carcinogens – Carcinogens cause cancer and/or promote cancer’s growth.
2. Endocrine disruptors – Endocrine disruptors mimic human hormones, confusing the body with false signals. Exposure to endocrine disruptors can lead to numerous health concerns including reproductive, developmental, growth and behavior problems. Endocrine disruptors have been linked to reduced fertility, premature puberty, miscarriage, menstrual problems, challenged immune systems, abnormal prostate size, ADHD, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and certain cancers.
3. Neurotoxins – Neurotoxins alter neurons, affecting brain activity, causing a range of problems from headaches to loss of intellect.
Here are some startling facts about the chemicals found in cleaning products.
- 17,000: the number of petrochemicals available for home use, only 30 percent of which have been tested for exposure to human health and the environment.
- 63: the number of synthetic chemical products found in the average American home, translating to roughly 10 gallons of harmful chemicals.
- 100: the number of times higher that indoor air pollution levels can be above outdoor air pollution levels, according to US EPA estimates.
- 275: the number of active ingredients in antimicrobials that the EPA classifies as pesticides because they are designed to kill microbes.
- 5 billion: the number of pounds of chemicals that the institutional cleaning industry uses each year.
- 23: the average gallons of chemicals (that's 87 liters) that a janitor uses each year, 25 percent of which are hazardous.
- White Vinegar
- Baking Soda
- Borax
- Hydrogen Peroxide (3% concentration)
- Club Soda (plain)
- Lemon Juice
- Liquid Castile Soap
- Corn Meal
- Olive Oil or Walnut Oil
- Toothpaste
- Pure Essential Oils - like lavender, lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, lemongrass, and tea tree oils
With all of these ingredients you can make your own natural and non-toxic cleaning supplies, which cost a lot less as well.
- All-Purpose Cleaners: This cleaner can be used for just about every surface in your home, from kitchen counters and appliances to bathroom surfaces and walls.
- Carpet Cleaner: To clean and disinfect your carpet, blend 1/2 cup baking soda, 1 cup borax, and 1 cup cornmeal. Sprinkle mixture over rug and rub with a cloth. Let rest for several hours or overnight, then vacuum. An even simpler way to clean your carpet is to sprinkly plain baking soda on your carpet, let rest for an hour and then vacuum up. You can also add dry lavender buds to the baking soda for an extra fresh smell.
- Hard Floor Cleaner: This solution can be used for all hard floors (except when directed by the manufacturer to avoid even mild detergents): Combine 1/4 liquid castile soap, up to 1/2 cup white vinegar or lemon juice, and 2 gallons of warm water in a large plastic bucket. Use with a mop or sponge.
- Glass Cleaner: To make your windows shine, you can simply use club soda in a spray bottle. Add 1 tsp. of lemon juice to increase your window cleaner’s degreasing power. Leftover newspaper works very well to reduce streaks
- Bathroom Surface Cleaners: You can use the all-purpose cleaners recommended above or, for even simpler bathroom cleaning, use baking soda or borax as a scouring powder. For a softer scrub, combine 1/2 cup baking soda with enough liquid soap to achieve a frosting-like consistency. You may want to add 5-10 drops of an essential oil for fragrance. Club soda works wonders on plumbing fixtures.
- Toilet Cleaner: Sprinkle baking soda or borax, or pour white vinegar into the toilet, and let sit for a few minutes. Scrub with a good toilet brush.
- Oven Cleaner: Cover the oven floor with baking soda, spray with water until very damp, and let set overnight. Spray with water every few hours before you go to bed to keep damp. In the morning, clean out the baking soda, and the stuck-on gunk will be loosened and ready to scrub off.
- Drain Cleaner: Put two tablespoons of baking soda into/over the drain of your sink or tub. Then pour one cup of vinegar on the baking soda. This will begin to fizz a lot and is completely normal. Wait a few minutes, and then pour a kettle of boiling water over the soda/vinegar residue.
- Mold Remover: Combe 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide or white vinegar with 1 cup water. Spray on mold and do not rinse. You can also treat mold with a spray mixture of 2 tsp. tea tree oil and 2 cups water.
- Wood Polish: To polish wood furniture, dab olive oil or walnut oil onto a soft cloth and rub.
- Silver Polish: Just put some toothpaste on an old toothbrush or wet cloth and go to town. When you’re done polishing, rinse the item well in warm water and then dry with a soft cloth.