Citizens Agenda for Meetings on September 19, 2023

PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Work Meeting 3:00 PM, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Council Chambers (Room 100) Hybrid meeting: 445 W. Center Street, Provo, UT 84601 or https://www.youtube.com/provocitycouncil

The in-person meeting will be held in the Council Chambers. The meeting will be available to the public for live broadcast and on-demand viewing on YouTube and Facebook at: youtube.com/provocitycouncil and facebook.com/provocouncil. If one platform is unavailable, please try the other.

Agenda

 

Roll Call

 

Prayer

 

Approval of Minutes

 

August 22, 2023

 

Business

 

1.

A resolution to place a 0.353 acre parcel of ground located generally at 3110 West (Lakeshore Drive) and Center Street on the surplus property list and sell it to the adjourning property owner.  This property, which was part of a larger parcel, was acquired from KBO Limited Partnership in April of 2009 for the expansion of 3110 West (known as Lakeshore Drive). Once the road was designed and constructed, it left this 0.353 acre parcel of ground as a remnant parcel. A departmental review has been completed and it has been determined that this remnant parcel has no functional use for the city and should be surplussed and sold. This parcel was acquired using Corridor Preservation Funds from MAG, so the revenue will be reimbursed to MAG.

 

2.

An ordinance amending Provo City Code regarding Performance Development Overlay Zones and Open Space Subdivisions.  The Planning Division of Development Services is bringing forward some proposed amendments to the Provo City Code regarding “Open Space” subdivisions and “Performance Development” subdivisions, in Chapters 14.31 and 15.04.

 

3.	A quarterly update from the Mayor's Office regarding the "Big 6".   In a continuation of the update at last Work Meeting, Mayor Kaufusi will give the final update on the last "Big 6 priority- Website Redesign.

 

4.	An update regarding economic development initatives This update will go over economic/redevelopment projects that have recently been completed, what is in the pipeline under development, and what is planned for the future.

 

5.

A presentation regarding the Innovation Grant Fund Program funded projects from FY 2023.  The Administration has requested and the Council has funded an annual allocation of certain dollars for the Innovation Grant Fund Program. The program solicits innovative and cutting edge ideas and programs from the Provo City employees from all the departments and divisions. The submissions are made each Spring to the Administration for consideration. A review panel made up of Provo residents and/or entities located in Provo to help the Administration rank and recommend innovative ideas to be funded. Those ideas that are selected may receive up to $25,000 to implement the proposed idea or product.

 

Closed Meeting

The Municipal Council or the Governing Board of the Redevelopment Agency will consider a motion to close the meeting for the purposes of holding a strategy session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, and/or to discuss the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property, and/or the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual in conformance with 52-4-204 and 52-4-205 et. seq., Utah Code.

 

Adjournment

Citizens Agenda for Meetings on September 5, 2023

PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Redevelopment Agency Governing Board Work Meeting 12:00 PM, Tuesday, September 05, 2023 Council Chambers (Room 100) Hybrid meeting: 445 W. Center Street, Provo, UT 84601 or https://www.youtube.com/provocitycouncil

The in-person meeting will be held in the Council Chambers. The meeting will be available to the public for live broadcast and on-demand viewing on YouTube and Facebook at: youtube.com/provocitycouncil and facebook.com/provocouncil. If one platform is unavailable, please try the other. 

To listen to the meeting by phone: September 05 Work Meeting: Dial 346-248-7799. Enter Meeting ID
886 6152 4235 and press #. When asked for a participant ID, press #.

 

 

Agenda

Roll Call

Prayer

 

Approval of Minutes
	August 22, 2023 Work Meeting Minutes
	June 20, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes
	July 18, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes
	August 1, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes

 

Business

 

1.	A discussion regarding short-term rental properties Councilors requested staff to review short-term rentals' status including regulation, zoning, enforcement, and other policies

 

2.

A discussion regarding tenant-landlord governance and rental dwelling policies and regulations.  Early in the year, the Council submitted a variety of requests regarding tenant landlord governance. This presentation aims to go over how the City is limited in some areas of enforcement and ordinance creation and what the City is currently doing to enforce.

 

3.

A discussion on tiered water rates This is a follow-up to the August 1st discussion on tiered water rates where the Council motioned to have public works return with recommendations on expanding the tiers. Public Works will be engaging their consultant, Bown Collins & Associates who will use the most recent water data to formulate options. The last time this group performed a tiered water rate study they were given the following goals from the city:  • Meet state law for tiered water rates  • Be revenue neutral for the City (i.e. generate the same amount of money as generated by current rates)  • Have minimal impact on the average water user in Provo  • Keep rates affordable for indoor water use used to meet basic health and sanitation needs  • Provide an incentive for additional conservation of water (especially outdoors) without placing overly punitive costs on any individual users  The purpose of this discussion is to review the goals and decide if there are goals, we would like to modify, delete, or add.

 

4.

A presentation regarding the River District Project & boundary line adjustments. As part of the new River District residential and commercial development in north Provo, the developers are exploring the potential of a boundary line adjustment with the City of Orem. The Council received a presentation on August 1st where they indicated that they would like to receive context and more detail regarding this adjustment from Administrative staff. As the City has not received the official plat maps from Dudley and Associates, staff will review some drawings to show the proposed areas.

 

5.

An update regarding the "Big 6". Mayor Kaufusi announced the "Big 6" as her priorities for the coming year and will give quarterly updates to the Council on these items:  1. Regional Sports Park  2. Fire Station 1/Former City Hall Redevelopment  3. Airport Terminal Expansion – including international access  4. Westside Grocery Store  5. Water Treatment Plant/Aquifer Recharge  6. Website Redesign

 

6.

A discussion regarding funding for Fire Station 1  It is proposed that $1,500,000 be appropriated in the Legacy CIP for rebuilding Fire Station 1. The funding sources for the appropriation are a) $500,000 in the Legacy CIP fund balance; b) $650,000 from Fire Department impact fee revenue; and c) $350,000 from the General Fund’s fund balance.

 

7.

A presentation on the 5-year public safety staffing plan  During the FY24 Council Priorities Retreat, Council requested a report to be brought back outlining the Administration's plan for a 5-year staffing plan for public safety positions. Public Safety departments have been working with HR and Finance staff over the past several months on this issue.

 

Redevelopment Agency Governing Board

 

8.

A discussion regarding expanding the tax increment finance agreement with the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine.  During the August 22nd Work Meeting, the Board moved to move the target date for the taxation increment agreement to 2023-2043 (from 2021-2032) and that the maximum amount of the tax increment for the Provo Medical School Community Project Area be increased to $37,100,000 (from $1,253,669). In addition, the Council requested a proposal from Noorda regarding penalties for not achieving certain project milestones.

 

Closed Meeting

The Municipal Council or the Governing Board of the Redevelopment Agency will consider a motion to close the meeting for the purposes of holding a strategy session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, and/or to discuss the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property, and/or the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual in conformance with 52-4-204 and 52-4-205 et. seq., Utah Code.

 

Adjournment

Citizens Agenda for Meetings on August 22, 2023

PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Redevelopment Agency of Provo City Work Meeting 12:30 PM, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Council Chambers (Room 100) Hybrid meeting: 445 W. Center Street, Provo, UT 84601 or https://www.youtube.com/provocitycouncil

The in-person meeting will be held in the Council Chambers. The meeting will be available to the public for live broadcast and on-demand viewing on YouTube and Facebook at: youtube.com/provocitycouncil and facebook.com/provocouncil. If one platform is unavailable, please try the other. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can join via telephone following the instructions below.

To listen to the meeting by phone: August 22 Work Meeting: Dial 346-248-7799. Enter Meeting ID 840 6409 7219 and press #. When asked for a participant ID, press #.

 

Agenda

 

Roll Call

 

Prayer

 

Approval of Minutes

 

June 6, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes

 

July 18, 2023 Work Meeting Minutes

 

August 1, 2023 Work Meeting Minutes

 

August 8, 2023 Truth in Taxation

 

Business

 

1.

An ordinance amending the Zone Map classification of 3155 W Center Street, from A1 (Agricultural) to AI (Airport Industrial).  Ryan McCoard is requesting a zone change for his parcels at 3155 West Center Street, from the Agricultural Zone to the Airport Industrial Zone, in order to build warehouses on the property. The conceptual site plan with the rezone request shows four (4) warehouses providing just over 100,000 square feet of floor space. This use would be permitted under the AI Zone and the concept generally meets the standards of the proposed zone.

 

2.

An ordinance regarding communication towers and antennas. Development Services is proposing to amend the ordinance regulating the standards for conditional uses for communication towers (monopoles) and antennas. The proposed amendment will align Provo City Code with federal laws that regulate communication towers. Federal law requires approval unless there is a substantial change, such as increasing the height by ten percent. The City Code currently requires a conditional use permit when co-locating additional antennas on existing monopoles, and this does not meet their definition of a substantial change. This text amendment will also add clarification to the process when there is a need to change the tower location.

 

3.

An update regarding improvements on Center Street in downtown Provo and associated construction. The Transportation and Mobility Advisory Committee reviewed and prioritized a number of improvements in order to enhance pedestrian safety and overall improve the quality of the user experience in downtown Provo. Engineering Staff will present a few proposed improvements which will take place shortly in downtown on Center Street - raised pedestrian crosswalks

 

4.

A presentation regarding code-required and administrative reports.  Pursuant to Provo City Code 2.50.130(2)(i), the Council Exceutice Director is to Evaluate, report, and make reccomendations to the Council as to whether the general intent of Council policies, in the form of ordinances and resolutions, are being complied with and carried forth by the City. City Code references 29 reports that are required to be given to the Council at various points of the year for various reasons. The purpose of this presentation is to revisit required reports to the Council. Many of these reports have not been received in over ten years. Council staff is seeking direction on what reports to keep, delete, add, or amend. Staff will review the code and provide recommendations.

 

5.	A presentation regarding the Annual Fraud Risk Assessment.  The State Auditor requires all Governmental entities do an annual Fraud Risk Assessment and have it signed by the CAO and CFO and then reviewed on a public meeting with the Governing Body.

 

6.	A presentation regarding the balance of the Legacy CIP Fund. As follow up to a Council motion, Finance will report on the status of the Legacy CIP fund and CARES and ARPA funds, either spent, encumbered, or in fund balance.

 

7.

A presentation addressing the dog problem. Many residents have complained about dogs running at large in city parks and on trails contrary to city leash laws, as well as dogs leaving animal waste behind. The Administration has been studying the issue and desires to bring the Municipal Council up to date on options for legislative, budgetary, enforcement and educational actions that could be taken to address the issues more proactively.

 

8.

A discussion regarding the property tax rate for general operations.   During the August 8th Truth in Taxation hearing, staff was directed to prepare two possible rates for the general operations portion of the Provo City property tax. Council staff will present tax rates of 0.000587, which would bring additional revenue into the general fund of $254,316, and a rate of 0.000567, which would bring in additional revenue to the general fund of $$151,943.

 

Redevelopment Agency Governing Board

 

9.

A discussion regarding expanding the tax increment finance agreement with the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine.  The economic costs of constructing on this site have increased due to the removal of thousands of tons of trash as well as the required foundational systems, and the installation of a methane mitigation system to dissipate methane gasses. The initial scope of the project was estimated at $160 million but has now increased to over $400 million. Expanding the scope and term of the agreement will increase the estimated value of the property from $22 million to over $400 million.

 

Adjournment