Citizens Agenda for Meetings on March 5, 2019

Citizens Agenda

Council meeting agendas are often difficult for people to navigate. Filled with jargon and legal requirements on how an item must be listed, it can be a challenge to determine what Council members are actually discussing or deciding on.
What follows is a staff interpretation of the agendas.
The official published agendas and supporting materials can be found here:  http://agendas.provo.org

PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Work Meeting Agenda
1:00 PM, Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Work Meetings are designed to be a less formal venue for discussion among Council Members. Generally, no public input is taken during the meeting.

Business

1. A discussion on the Economic Development Impact the has been produced through Parks and Recreation efforts (19-031)
   
   • Parks and Recreation facility operations staff would like to present the economic impact of Parks and Recreation facilities/events in the community.  All areas have worked with the Utah Valley Conventions and Visitors Bureau to compile impact numbers. Presentation and discussion will include the Regional Sports Park concept.
2. A discussion concerning House Bill 324 which proposes raising the minimum age for tobacco purchase and other alternatives available to Provo City (19-029)
   
   • Recently, Lehi City became the first city in Utah to pass a law which raised the minimum age for tobacco purchases from 18 to 21. Included in this item is a discussion about sending the resolution of support to the Utah State Legislature. In order to have any impact during this Legislative session, the Council needs to approve something at Council Meeting on March 5, 2019.
3. A discussion regarding a proposed ordinance amendment prohibiting the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits from commercial animal establishments (19-030))
   
   • Some Utah municipalities have passed legislation that prohibits the sale live dogs, cats or rabbits, unless they are sourced from somewhere like a shelter. The primary concerns are the conditions of some "puppy mills" which supply pets to retail pet stores, illnesses that can then be spread to other pets in the community, and the current over supply of pet that fill local animal shelters. The Provo Council is not necessarily concerned about any currently registered pet store in Provo City, but is concerned about new pet stores after seeing other cities in Utah grapple with problems arising from pet stores locating in their limits.
4. A discussion regarding the Provo City Parking goals and objectives (19-018)
   
   • There are several listed goals and objectives within Chapter 9 of the General Plan regarding implementation of a parking strategy. Council has invited Austin Taylor to come before the Council to discuss with Council how he intends to manage parking issues within Provo City.
5. A discussion an ordinance to correct inconsistencies and provide clarification regarding boards and commissions in Provo City Code Title 2 (19-033)
   
   • Due to some inconsistency and confusion regarding different board- and commission-related items, Council staff has been working to update the code to reflect recent changes.
6. A discussion on Council work efforts (19-032)
   
   • Council has had a few meetings where they discussed their goals, priorities, committee structure, etc. A list of issues that the Council may address was adopted two weeks ago. This item is intended to review the ongoing efforts to address these issues and how to track those efforts, as well as discuss any changes to the list of issues or proposals to start new efforts.

Policy Items Referred from the Planning Commission

7. A discussion on an ordinance amending the Zone Map Classification of approximately 4.99 acres of real property, generally located at 504 South 2470 West from Agriculture (A1.5) to One-Family Residential (R1.8). Provo Bay Neighborhood. (PLRZ20180426)
   
   • The applicant is requesting a zone change from the A1.5 zone to R1.8 zone. The proposed rezoning is to provide additional residential lots on an infill piece of property. The homes will be single-family, detached dwellings. The Southwest Neighborhood Land Use Plan anticipates this type of housing at this location. The subject property is surrounded primarily by one-family, residential zoning. Across the street to the west of 2470 West lies single-family residential. North of the property abuts single-family residential homes. West and south of the subject property, across 560 South, the land is in an agriculture zone.

Budget Committee

8. A discussion on Council requests for FY 2019-2020 budget emphasis (19-004)
   
   • To inform the Administration of particular points of interest and areas of emphasis where the Council would like to see budget priority. During the January 22, 2019 Work Meeting discussion, the Council took time to list a few areas they were interested in placing budget emphasis this year. Those areas identified were:
     
     • Officer safety and staffing retention
     • Relating to the Public Safety and City Facilities Bond to ensure the best outcome on facilities
     • Parking - another License Plate Reader to help enforcement efforts throughout Provo City
     • Zoning Enforcement - to find ways to achieve compliance
     • Housing Audit - research our housing situation (Based on GP Goal 3.4.2.1)
9. A presentation on the Council Office and potential budget requests. (19-004)
   
   • The Council Office will (1) report on how its operations contribute to City goals and objectives, and (2) identify potential budget needs for the department.
10. A presentation on the Police Department and potential budget requests (19-004)
    
    • The Police Department will (1) report on how its operations contribute to City goals and objectives, and (2) identify potential budget needs for the department.
11. A presentation on the Fire Department and potential budget requests (19-004)
    
    • The Fire Department will (1) report on how its operations contribute to City goals and objectives, and (2) identify potential budget needs for the department.

Closed Meeting

• Closed meetings (aka executive meetings) are held without the public present and must meet one of the conditions listed in Utah State Code (§ 52-4-204 and 52-4-205 et. seq.). If a closed meeting is needed, it will be announced at that time.

Adjournment

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PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Agenda
5:30 PM, Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Opening Ceremony

• Items in this category do not involve legislative action.

Approval of Minutes

1. February 5, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes

Public Comment

• This public comment period is intended to allow comment on matters that do not appear on the agenda. Each speaker will generally be limited to two minutes. Fifteen minutes has been set aside for this comment period.
• For items on the agenda requiring a public hearing, time to comment will be provided, after the item is presented, for all those who wish to speak.
• For items not requiring a public hearing, public comment will still be taken following presentation of the item, but will be limited to a ten minute total comment period.

Action Agenda

2. An ordinance amending the Zone Map Classification of approximately 0.96 acres of real property, generally located at 1356 South 500 West, from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Residential (R1.8). Lakewood Neighborhood. (17-0017R)
   
   • Angela Eckstein is requesting a zone change for her property at 1356 S 500 W from the RA zone to the R1.8 zone, in order to subdivide the land into three residential lots. The property currently includes a home that is on the east side of the property, along 500 West. Two new lots would be created on the west side of the lot which would access off of 570 West. The subject property is bordered by R1.10 zoning on the north and RA zoning to the south. R1.8 zoning is across 570 West, to the west and R1.8 zoning is in place to the east, across 500 West. The General Land Use for the property is classified as Residential. This proposal and the related subdivision application have been through staff review and have received approval to move forward.
3. An ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the General Plan and changing the designation for approximately 35 acres, generally located at 178 E 1860 S. East Bay Neighborhood. (PLGPA20180407)
   
   • In 2018 Provo City transferred 23 acres of property to the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine for the development of a medical school, the south parcel. An additional 12 acres located between the golf course parcel and 1860 South have been acquired for the development of apartment housing for students, the north parcel. The zoning map has previously been amended such that all the surrounding golf course property is now completely within the Public Facilities Zone. The two parcels that are the subject of this application remain zoned SC3, Regional Shopping Center.
4. A resolution of the Municipal Council to express support for the Utah State Legislature to increase the minimum age for tobacco purchases and otherwise to consider passing a City law to that effect. (19-029)
   
   • This is item 2 on the work meeting agenda.
5. An ordinance to amend Downtown Streetscape standards to clarify right-of-way improvements for 100 West. Citywide Impact. (PLOTA20190007)
   
   • The Community Development Department has proposed to amend the Provo Downtown Streetscape Standards. This amendment is to further the goals and objectives of the Downtown Master Plan and General Plan. One goal from these plans is to encourage streets that reflect and reinforce a sense of place. Staff has identified that additional standards to the 100 West section would reinforce the street as a pedestrian corridor.
6. An ordinance amending the Zone Map Classification of approximately 4.99 acres of real property, generally located at 504 South 2470 West from Agriculture (A1.5) to One-Family Residential (R1.8). Provo Bay Neighborhood. (PLRZ20180426)
   
   • This is item 7 on the work meeting agenda.
7. An ordinance amending Provo City Code to clarify provisions regarding boards and commissions. (19-033)
   
   • Due to some inconsistency and confusion regarding different board and commission-related items, Council staff has been working to update the code to
     reflect recent changes.

Adjournment

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What do those numbers at the ends of the agenda items mean?

• Items on the agenda are given a file number by Council staff or Community Development staff to help with tracking the item through the legislative process and to organize the supporting materials.
• You may find it helpful in cases where an item may be worded a little differently on different agendas. Matching up that file number helps you see that it is the same issue.

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