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Citizens Agenda for Meetings on June 18, 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
12:00 PM, Tuesday, June 18, 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.

 Budget Committee
  1. Approval of minutes.
  2. A discussion regarding changes to the FY 2019-2020 Tentative Budget. (19-004)
    • Some changes have been made to the FY 2019-2020 Tentative Budget. In addition to noting these changes for the Council, John Borget will also discuss the changes to the Consolidated Fee Schedule and the new job descriptions updated after the addition of the deputy chief position in the Police Department.
Business
  1. A discussion regarding an appropriation for the Airport operating budget. (19-078)
    • The Airport would like to increase their operating budget by $60,000; $30,000 for personnel, and $30,000 for operating costs. The need for the increase in personnel is mostly being driven by overtime expenses. The Airport typically goes through this budget by September. It has been increased in the FY2020 budget as a supplemental request, but needs to be increased in FY2019 to cover what has occurred in the current year. This cost is driven by staff's requirement to have someone at the airport for every commercial flight.
    • The need for the increase in operating expenses is due to multiple other factors as well. The cost of snow removal at the airport this year was double what it was last year due to the amount of snow. They also had an unexpected one-time expenditure to receive environmental clearances for new hangar pads; the low bid received for our entry landscaping maintenance contract was much higher this year, and they also had some property appraisals done for potential land purchases. The Airport is covering the cost of this appropriation with higher-than-budgeted revenues. As of today, they are already $26,000 above budget. They are confident that with the remaining parking revenue set to come in (estimated at approximately $30,000, received in account 3832-Lease), $20,000 from Allegiant for passenger and landing fees, and $10,000 anticipated in fuel flowage fees, they will have the revenue needed to cover this appropriation.
  2. A discussion on the creation of Community and Neighborhood Services and Development Services. (19-036)
    • During the Mayor's State of the Union delivery in January 2019, she announced that the Administration would be restructuring to create two separate departments in order to provide better service delivery to residents in the form of a one stop shop for development. The two departments - Dept. of Community and Neighborhood Services and Dept. of Development Services - would be created by taking the tasks held in Economic Development, Redevelopment Agency, and then divvy up some of the services from Community Development and Public Works to get the employees for these departments. The Administration will address the Title 2 amendments necessary to formally create the Department of Community and Neighborhood Services and the Department of Development Services.
  3. A discussion regarding the parking requirements and Transportation Demand Management plans for multi-family developments. (19-074)
    • The Housing Executive Committee has met to discuss the idea of amending the parking requirements for multi-family developments. There is currently an exception for non-profit entities with regards to those building multi-family developments. Council has attempted to provide alternatives to developers by approving a Transportation Demand Management program for developers of multi-family developments. This discussion is intended to provide further clarification on this issue.
  4. A discussion on a proposed ordinance amendment to Provo City Code Chapter 9.17 (Civil Infractions) parking violations (19-023)
    • The amendments to the Civil Infractions chapter are necessary for two reasons. First, to restructure the fee schedule to comply with Utah Legislature HB0336 which modified the assessment of late fees for violations and will cause the City to be out of compliance as of July 1st, 2019. Second, a proposed increase to all the violation fees to generate an average increase of 25% to the annual revenue generated to cover expected Parking Enforcement operations for the next five budgeted years.
    • A couple years ago, Parking Enforcement started the transition to become a stand alone function separate from Police and was officially under the oversight of the Customer Service Department in December of 2017. After a full year of  analyzing the operations, including staffing, rebranding, equipment, establishing routes, etc.as well as identifying potential immediate and future needs for the enforcement effort, an operating costs vs. revenue analysis has been completed. An increase in the current operating budget and the budget for the next few years will be necessary.
    • Provo's City's Civil Infraction or Parking Violation Code has not been modified for over 10 years, and the parking violation fee amounts longer than that. Since the City needs to restructure the fees to comply with the new law, and there is the data to propose and support an increase in fee amounts, it seems appropriate to satisfy both needs at this time. The proposed new fees are in line with surrounding cities and with BYU. The new structure allows for a discount as an incentive to pay on time rather than penalizing a late payer.
  1. A discussion regarding the HOME Consortium Interlocal Agreement. (19-075)
    • This is a renewal of the HOME Consortium agreement that brings several local government agencies together with Provo as the lead entity. The consortium manages federal funds from the HOME Program.
  1. A presentation regarding the annexation process. (19-076)
    • Annexation is a critical but sometimes complicated process. This presentation will outline and clarify the process and highlight the Council's role.
  2. A discussion regarding the East Bay Annexation. (PLANEX20190140)
    • It has been suggested that a parcel of land located at approximately 1860 South and Colorado Avenue be annexed into Provo City. The owners have submitted all of the necessary documentation. There are no conflicting water rights in the area. The plan for the area is to build a storage unit called East Bay Self Storage. Construction on the project is anticipated to be  completed in April 2020.
Redevelopment Agency
  1. A discussion regarding a resolution authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a lease agreement with Blue Sky Development to allow them to utilize parking spaces for a pending mixed-use project at 105 East Center Street. (19-070)
    • Staff has been working with McKay Christensen on a proposed mixed-use development at the corner of Center Street and 100 East. The ground floor will be commercial and the remaining floors will be residential with a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Mr. Christensen intends to provide all the necessary parking for his project in a parking structure at the center of the complex.  However, the cost to provide parking onsite for his commercial uses is proving to be cost prohibitive. Mr. Christensen is requesting he be allowed to utilize a portion of the 204 parking spaces allocated to the Redevelopment Agency in the Wells Fargo parking structure. The Redevelopment Agency previously approved 63 East using 40 of those spaces for the residents of 63 East.
Business
  1. A discussion regarding an update to Provo City Code Title 10 making amendment to the Sewer and Water Chapters of the Title. (19-072)
    • Changes to Title 10 - Water Resources Chapters 10.02 (Water Service - General Provisions), 10.03 (Sewer Service - General Provisions), and 10.04 (Pre-treatment Program). These changes update the code to create consistency with the development guidelines and comply with State and Federal regulations.
  2. A discussion of proposed amendments to Provo City Code 15.03.035 (Grading) to clarify and change requirements related to grading and grading permits. (19-002)
    • The Foothills Protection Committee has met for the last several months to discuss areas they can assist in the preservation and protection of the Provo City Foothills. This particular ordinance amendment stems from the discussion that Council had during the April 23, 2019, Work Meeting. This is the proposed legislation relating to the initial step that was discussed by the Committee to prevent grading issues in the future. The three things which are being discussed are:
      • (1) Require a Project Plan Proposal with each grading permit. Currently, Provo City Code Section § 15.03.035(2) (Grading) indicates that grading permits can be “obtained at the office of the Provo City Engineer after completion of an application for permit complying with any and all permit requirements.” There are 12 requirements from in PCC § 15.03.035(2) for developers to fulfill. However, if developers were required to provide a plan to fulfill these requirements at the project proposal stage, they will be less likely to abandon grading projects. The additional effort on the part of those seeking a grading permit and gives additional information to Engineering in order to help them as they review projects.
      • (2) Increase bonding requirements for grading permit projects. The grading permit requirements found in PCC § 15.03.035(4) currently require that:
        1. - the work is completed by a licensed qualified contractor,
        2. - payment of all required permit fees and bonds are received prior to commencement of any work, and
        3. - the project complies with any special conditions required by the City Engineer.
    • The Foothills Protection Committee believes that the bonding requirements for grading permits should be increased. Any permit which requires cutting should be given special scrutiny to ensure that the projects are completed to the expected standards.
      • (3) Require a landscaping plan as part of the project proposal. If each project has a landscaping plan, this would show the City the contractor intends to beautify the project upon completion and leave the project in better condition than when they began. This would also provide the Engineering Division additional information on how the contractor intends to beautify the area upon completion of the project. The landscaping component of the project proposal would also likely result in an increase of the bonding requirement.
Policy Items Referred From the Planning Commission
  1. A discussion about a Zone Change from Public Facilities (PF) to Low Density Residential and a General Plan Amendment from PF to Residential for 0.78 ac to allow 4 townhomes at 862 E Quail Valley Drive. Edgemont Neighborhood. (PLGPA20190009&PLRZ20180430)
    • The subject property is an infill parcel located between the existing office building on Quail Valley Drive and the Timpview High School Seminary. The applicant is proposing to amend the General Plan Land Use Map designation for the property from Public Facilities (PF) to Residential (R) to allow for a six-unit, single-family townhome development project. Planning Commission recommended approval.
  2. A discussion regarding a request for ordinance text amendments to consolidate Chapter 14.30 S-Supplementary Residential Overlay Zone with Chapter 14.46 A-Accessory Apartment Overlay Zone. City-wide application. (PLOTA20190120)
    • This item is an Ordinance Text Amendment to consolidate Chapter 14.30 S - Supplementary Residential Overlay Zone with Chapter 14.46 A - Accessory Apartment Overlay Zone, as well as adopt related amendments. This item was first heard at the April 24, 2019, Planning Commission meeting where it was continued to the May 22, 2019, meeting. The amendment was discussed in detail at the May 22, 2019, Planning Commission’s Study Session along with the comments submitted by Paul Evans, the Pleasant View Neighborhood Chair. The item was then continued at the May 22nd meeting, to allow time for staff to present the changes discussed at the study session. Staff has made changes to the proposed amendment based on comments at the May 22, 2019 study session. The new changes are of two kinds: The first includes formatting and grammatical changes. The second group includes changes that add wording meant to clarify the intent of particular sections. Planning Commission recommended approval.
  3. A discussion on a request for a zone change for approximately 2.12 acres of real property, from R1.10 to a Project Redevelopment Option Zone (PRO), generally located at 1320 S State Street.  Spring Creek Neighborhood. (PLRZ20190100)
    • The subject property is an infill parcel located between the existing Provo School District bus barn site to the south, State Street to the east, a Provo City Power substation to the west, and the previously approved Autumn View townhome project to the north. The site has been vacant for a number of years and is located in an area intended for medium density development according to the Southeast Provo neighborhood plan. The proposed rezone will allow a new multi-family housing project consisting of 64 two bedroom condominium units divided among four (4) four-story buildings with four (4) units per floor. Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions.

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
PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Agenda
5:30 PM, Tuesday, June 4, 2019

 Opening Ceremony
  • Items in this category do not involve legislative action.
Presentations, Proclamations, and Awards
  • Items in this category do not involve legislative action.
  1. Presentation of Awards from the Utah County Child Abuse Prevention Team. (19-077)
  2. Presentation by the Utah Geographic Information Council Conference Map Contest winner. (19-079)
Public Comment
  • Fifteen minutes have been set aside for any person to express ideas, concerns, comments, or issues that are not on the agenda:
    • Please state your name and city of residence into the microphone.
    • Please limit your comments to two minutes.
    • State Law prohibits the Council from acting on items that do not appear on the agenda.
Action Agenda
  1. A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement to authorize Provo's participation in the UT Valley HOME Consortium in US Dept of Housing and Urban Development's HOME Investment Partnership Program (Fed FY20-22) (19-075)
    • This was item 7 on the work meeting agenda.
  2. A public hearing and an ordinance adopting a budget for Provo City Corporation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020, in the amount of $254,958,760. (19-004)
Stormwater Service District
  1. A public hearing and a resolution adopting a budget for the Provo City Stormwater Service District in the amount of $5,123,278 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. (19-006)
    • This is the final public hearing required to establish the budget.
Redevelopment Agency of Provo
  1. A public hearing and a resolution adopting a budget for the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City Corporation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2019, in the amount of 2,429,132. (19-005)
    • This is the final public hearing required to establish the budget.
  1. A resolution authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a lease agreement with Blue Sky Development to allow them to utilize parking spaces for a pending mixed-use project at 105 East Center Street. (19-070)
    • This was item 10 on the work meeting agenda.
Action Agenda
  1. A resolution appropriating $139,530 from the General Fund in the Fire Dept. General Fund for the purchase of a temporary apparatus facility during the relocation of Fire Station 2 applying to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. (19-073)
    • A resolution appropriating $139,530 from the General Fund for the purchase of a "membrane" structure for the housing of fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles during the demolition and reconstruction of Fire Station #2. The structure will then be relocated to fleet services for reserve apparatus storage and fleet maintenance purposes.
  2. A resolution appropriating $60,000 from the General Fund in the Airport Fund for personnel and operating costs applying to fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. (19-078)
    • This was item 3 on the work meeting agenda.
  3. A resolution accepting or denying an annexation petition for further consideration for approximately 2.55 acres of property generally located at 1860 South and Colorado Avenue. East Bay Neighborhood. (PLANEX20190140)
    • This was item 9 on the work meeting agenda.
  4. An ordinance amending Provo City Code to correct and update Title 10 (Water Resources). (19-072)
    • This was item 11 on the work meeting agenda.
  5. An ordinance amending Provo City Code Chapter 9.17 Civil Infractions (Parking Violations). (19-023)
    • This was item 6 on the work meeting agenda.
  6. An ordinance amending General Plan regarding a designation change from Public Facilities (PF) to Residential (R) for approximately 0.78 acres located at approximately at 862 East Quail Valley Drive. Edgemont Neighborhood. (PLGPA20190009)
    • This was item 13 on the work meeting agenda.
  7. An ordinance amending the Zone Map classification of approximately 0.78 acres of real property, generally located at 862 East Quail Valley Drive, from Public Facilities (PF) Low Density Residential (LDR). Edgemont Neighborhood. (PLRZ20180430)
    • This was item 13 on the work meeting agenda.
  8. An ordinance to amend Provo City Code to consolidate Chapter 14.30 (S-Supplementary Residential Overlay Zone) with Chapter 14.46 (A-Supplementary Residential Overlay Zone) and adopt related amendments. City-wide application. (PLOTA20190120)
    • This was item 14 on the work meeting agenda.
  9. An ordinance amending the Zone Map classification of approximately 2.1 acres generally located at 1320 S State St, from Residential (R1.10) to a new Entry Level Housing (ELH) Project Redevelopment Zone. Spring Creek Neighborhood. (PLRZ20190100)
    • This was item 15 on the work meeting agenda.
  10. ***CONTINUED*** The Community Development Department requests approval of the 2019 Moderate Income Housing Plan, which is an update to the existing plan.  City-wide application.  PLGPA20190194
    • This item was not ready to be heard
  11. ***WITHDRAWN*** Julie Smith requests the annexation (Peay Annexation) of 13.45 acres of property into the incorporated limits of Provo City, located at approximately 5400 N Canyon Road.  North Timpview and Riverbottoms Neighborhoods. PLANEX20180355
    • This item was withdrawn by the applicant.
Adjournment
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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