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Laura Lewis, an Ogden City resident, told the council she fears the site’s steep terrain and proposed road connections could create dangerous vehicle access. “If you get in that car, you've got 1 foot in the grave and another on a banana peel,” Lewis said, using a personal anecdote to underscore what she described as numerous design problems. She asked the council to consider buying the parcel and turning it into public open space or a nature park rather than approving a development.

Heath Sato, speaking online as an Ogden resident, said he generally supports smaller lot sizes and housing types that may increase affordability but urged the city to ensure developers can physically build in the location before approving detailed plans.

Council discussion reflected mixed but cautious views. One council member who said they grew up in the neighborhood acknowledged the many hurdles for development but said the city should allow a developer “some reign to overcome them” if possible. Another council member clarified that a conditional overlay associated with the current proposal would bind the specific project; a different developer could not substitute a different plan unless they used the same overlay or the council approved a new application.

Why it matters: The site sits near a steep hill and established traffic routes; residents cited past crashes and a memorial at the Monroe location as context for their safety concerns. Council members said they will continue reviewing the rezoning and expect the developer to demonstrate how emergency access, road widths and sight lines will meet code.

Next steps: The rezoning matter was discussed in a previous work session and will return for additional consideration; council members asked staff and the developer to provide more detailed plans showing road widths, fire-department access and engineering solutions before a final land-use decision is made.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Ogden City Board of Canvassers and City Council Meetings - August 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters and council members discussed a proposed rezoning of property near Seventh and Monroe, raising concerns about fire-department access, a steep blind entrance, traffic history and the possibility of a public open-space purchase instead of developer-led building.","taxTitle","South Ogden City Council, South Ogden , Weber County, Utah","taxId",24541,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6134375,"Ogden council adopts ordinance letting city police enforce traffic rules on school property",422,682000,1104000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5685331-2df7e0c2f5e671fc75791dc9c55bb4bd&start=682&end=1104","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5685331-2df7e0c2f5e671fc75791dc9c55bb4bd/thumbnail_682000.jpg","/articles/6134375/Utah/Ogden-council-adopts-ordinance-letting-city-police-enforce-traffic-rules-on-school-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6134375-3c7016c9b23cc5e1386b782e70edb1dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770948483&Signature=ifwNBTPiyvq1JpDTuKo9aI2ryQUZaD3sPJJ86qxEGlmwPwma47WaizeDK9fKM9FZgKxnqSZ513GSWhm4AuxbFj2agEJIYVPfr9~VjdbHN0JIj7d2c1w0grgjOodHbapTqmnosv5pTGd662zMTzowaSFkgj5CABQtvLlq~R~xVt5GGN0y0WetBc-ckL3YNYtT6fokLB88EptaXHXPg5dK97ZGbxmLW3p1jmp-VpbLHOanb8eUCGB4hnDhX4tE28HLgAFITVOiA51jwSJ5BZRGrX4RHtQVPOlQBjKBZO2LOdu9WadHftapyTDWCQ9VCivlRudbc5F8Bx0pNqB8mUDa1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ogden City Council voted unanimously Aug. 26, 2025, to adopt an amendment to Municipal Code Title 10 that authorizes city police to enforce vehicle- and traffic-related provisions on Ogden School District property within the city limits.

Ogden City Police Chief Subhi told the council the ordinance implements authority authorized by state code for a school district to request local enforcement. “Pursuant to Utah code annotated section 53 8 6 0 4 … any city ordinance related to the control of vehicular traffic … is adopted as regulation governing vehicular traffic and parking on all Ogden City School District property located within the corporate limits of the city,” Chief Subhi read into the record while summarizing the proposed ordinance.

Why it matters: The change gives officers the power to stop drivers and enforce moving-vehicle violations on school grounds — an ability Chief Subhi said the department lacked previously. He described the driving force as campus safety: “This isn’t about enforcement. It’s a tool to take action if needed,” Subhi said, adding the department plans an education-first approach and will refer habitual or severe offenders for formal enforcement.

Key facts and scope: Chief Subhi said the ordinance adopts enforcement of a range of motor-vehicle provisions as they apply on school district property, referencing the state and city traffic statutes named in his presentation. He said the department averages 19 vehicle accidents per year on school property from 2020 to 2024 and that, as of mid-2025, there have been 14 accidents with four months remaining in the year. He also said high schools accounted for the highest number of incidents, followed by elementary schools, then junior highs.

The chief explained limits and examples: certain criminal offenses (driving under the influence, reckless driving, leaving the scene, negligent or automobile homicide) can already be enforced on private property under broader law; the proposed municipal ordinance adds the city’s traffic-control rules on school sites so officers can stop and educate before accidents occur. Subhi noted some traffic offenses, such as reckless driving, have statutory definitions (for example, repeated violations or extremely high speeds) that may limit immediate application absent those statutory elements.

Council action: Council Member Hyer moved to adopt the proposed Ordinance 2025-27; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote with all members present voting in favor. Chair Marsha White said she appreciated the education-first approach.

Implementation notes: The ordinance takes effect once final administrative steps are completed and city staff complete any required signoffs with the school district. Chief Subhi said the department would emphasize education and collaboration with school staff; enforcement would be used for habitual or dangerous behavior.","The council adopted Ordinance 2025-27 to allow Ogden City officers to enforce municipal traffic rules on Ogden School District property within city limits; city police stressed an education-first approach and provided incident statistics from 2020–2024.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6134380,"Ogden board of canvassers certifies Aug. 12 primary; local turnout 22%",231,273000,504000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5685331-2df7e0c2f5e671fc75791dc9c55bb4bd&start=273&end=504","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5685331-2df7e0c2f5e671fc75791dc9c55bb4bd/thumbnail_273000.jpg","/articles/6134380/Utah/Ogden-board-of-canvassers-certifies-Aug-12-primary-local-turnout-22","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6134380-15bbfb71108116dc1fc34353ba589a2c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770948483&Signature=gVpWAKpE9JQ4XgtFHNf6mHp2MwkCv59UMPX04T0jz2Ml7xnq6FKIzKC-2PPlMdWCt-DqPJXpFBYQ-JHV044LAWHZJpaqK7AdvqyIQyFRDWHjle7c3TERRuVJ5FRhNQnjcA6A08ENLtd25fpjS4LXj~Q2sbRrgNsjT~Wpi0fmS1Nq8eFfuauQnX~ZOH5BHNXFBEhe70V~kYA9Uu3aGvcWILjwWDW1483nya7n2IckU9l2TZSrNzhF7cwkZNry9Ke~3hKtI4z8ddVXhukeNAqPeDioeCRAb6aY4yxXkShNzc-CwIYz~4QU6-TSkMlZJi-gCYWXReyqrHOW5nTUrIfJ3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ogden City’s board of canvassers certified the results of the Aug. 12, 2025 municipal primary at a meeting earlier in the evening, city election staff told the council. Tracy, a city elections staff member, presented the report and asked the governing body to certify the totals.

The certification matter was procedural: council members moved to approve the canvass report and voted by voice to adopt it. “If you just, take a look at the reports … in the at large seat, Alicia Washington and Marsha White are nominated,” Tracy said while summarizing the results and packet materials. Council Member Chbuka moved to certify the results; Council Member Myers seconded the motion and the council approved it by voice vote.

Why it matters: Certification finalizes which candidates advance from the municipal primary and records the official vote totals for each precinct. Tracy told the council the city will publish the detailed precinct results online and that state law governs the canvass process.

Key details: Tracy said overall turnout for the primary was about 22%. There were nine provisional ballots; five of those were counted. Reasons given in the report for ballots not being counted included insufficient ID (two), an incomplete form (one) and one described as “other” related to citizenship verification. Staff also reported ballots returned after the county deadline — 86 ballots were returned past the county cutoff — and that a change in state law this year requires ballots to be in the county by 8 p.m. on election day; postmarks no longer suffice. Tracy described additional categories of rejected ballots: seven signatures that did not match voter records and eight unsigned envelopes.

Discussion and follow-up: Council members expressed disappointment at the low turnout and discussed reminding voters about the new ballot-receipt rule ahead of the general election. Tracy said the county provides an opportunity for voters whose ballots were rejected to cure problems (staff calls, emails and mailed notices). No additional policy action was taken at the meeting.

Meeting context and procedure: The canvass was conducted under the board’s statutory role to prepare a report showing vote totals, rejected ballots and certification statements. The certification was completed by motion and voice vote during the board of canvassers portion of the meeting.","The Ogden City Board of Canvassers certified results of the Aug. 12, 2025 municipal primary, officials said, noting 22% turnout, nine provisional ballots (five counted) and new state rules requiring ballots be received by counties before 8 p.m.","actionData","errors"]

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