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, March 10, 2020
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
- A presentation regarding the Provo Police Department's FY 2020-2021 budget. (20-007)
- The Police Department will present a pre-budget summary to review department budget management, trends, and developments in the operations with the Municipal Council.
- A presentation regarding the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for FY 2020-2021. (20-045)
- The information presented will inform future budget discussions. In the final Work Meeting in April 2020, the Council will give the Mayor a list of their budget priorities for consideration as Administration and Finance draft the FY 2021-2022 budget.
- A presentation regarding the Administrative Services FY 2020-2021 budget (Finance and Human Resources Divisions only). (20-007)
- The Administrative Services Department will present a pre-budget summary to review department budget management, trends, and developments in the operations with the Municipal Council. This presentation will cover the Finance and Human Resources Divisions. Other divisions will be presented at another meeting.
- A presentation regarding Library Services' FY 2020-2021 budget. (20-007)
- Library Services will present a pre-budget summary to review department budget management, trends, and developments in the operations with the Municipal Council.
- A presentation regarding the regulation of short-term rentals. (20-049)
- Starting last year, the Council asked that staff investigate the use of short-term (30 days or fewer) rentals in Provo, what the possible impacts they are having in Provo are, and issues Code Enforcement is having with them. Staff have completed that work and will present some recommendations on how to regulate the use of short-term rentals.
- A presentation regarding Stormwater Quality Updates. (20-050)
- Public Works will be bringing to the next regular Council meeting changes to the Drainage Manual and Title 18 of City Code to address the State of Utah's new retention/low-impact development rule.
- A discussion regarding licensing for restaurants with ancillary breweries. (20-057)
- In the last Council Meeting on February 18, 2020, the Council amended Provo City Code to permit restaurants with ancillary microbreweries as a permitted use in General Downtown (DT1), Downtown Core (DT2), and Regional Shopping Center zones. The ordinance included a sunrise clause which specified that the ordinance would not take effect until the Council authorized the issuance of a beer license for such restaurants. It is proposed that the Council create a committee to address licensing for restaurants with ancillary breweries. It is anticipated that the committee would bring a proposal to a Council Work Meeting within the next month or so.
Redevelopment Agency
- A discussion regarding Interlocal Agreements regarding the Medical School project between the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City and Provo City, Utah County, Provo School District, and the Central Utah Water Conservancy District. (20-051, 54-56)
- Provo City and the Redevelopment Agency have previously approved the sale of 3 holes at the Provo Municipal Golf Course to a developer building a medical school and associated housing. Provo also agreed to use its best efforts to create a tax increment area, now known as a Community Reinvestment Area, on the portion of the development that would be utilized for housing in order to help meet the infrastructure obligations of the proposed development. This is not related to the balance of the medical school development or a reimbursement for the developer paying to relocate the 3 golf holes.
- The proposed interlocal agreements allow for the Redevelopment Agency to capture a portion of the increase in tax revenues associated with the construction of the housing units. The City will use these revenues to pay for enhancements to the golf course and to reimburse the developer for certain sewer improvements needed for the construction of the housing units.
- A discussion regarding the Project Area Plan and budget for The Mix Community Reinvestment Project Area. (20-052)
- The new owners of the former Plumtree Plaza on University Parkway (now known as The MIX) plan to demolish and rebuild the portions of the area they own in order to reestablish and revitalize the center. They have requested help with the construction of the sewer upgrades required for the project.
- The Redevelopment Agency (RDA) has requested an estimated $7.92 million in property tax revenues that will be generated by development within the Project Area to fund a portion of project costs within the Project Area. These property tax revenues will be used for the following: mandatory housing allocation as required by statute, payment and reimbursement of infrastructure costs, incentives to developers, RDA administrative expenses, taxing entity mitigation payments, and other expenditures as authorized by law.
- These property taxes will be levied by the following governmental entities, and, assuming current tax rates, each will pay the RDA as follows:
- Provo City - $1,253,669
- Utah County - $ $324,042
- Provo School District - $1,681,946
- Central Utah Water Conservancy District - $ $247,901
- All of the property taxes to be paid to the RDA will be generated only if the Project Area is developed.
- It is important to note approval of this resolution does not commit the Agency or any taxing entities future tax increment to a project. Commitment of tax increment would require the affected taxing entities to enter into voluntary agreements with the Agency. A copy of the Project Area Budget is available at the Redevelopment Agency offices in the Provo City Center building.
- A discussion regarding the Utah County Health Department’s preparations for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). (20-061)
- Members of the Council have requested that the Director of the Utah County Health Department discuss the the coronavirus and the County's preparations.
- A discussion regarding ordinances approving various amendments to Provo City Code Title 14 for consistency and stylistic purposes (PLOTA20200042) and amending Section 15.08.060 (Impact Fee Calculations). Citywide application. (PLOTA20200042)
- The Provo City Council has proposed amendments to Titles 14 (Zoning) and 15 (Land Use and Development) of the Provo City Code to correspond with recent changes in those Titles. Most of the proposed changes are minor. A full list is included below:
- Correcting terminology in regards to accessory living spaces in Sections 14.21A.020 and 14.50(9).020
- Adding “Rail Stations” as a land use type to tables in Sections 14.37.050 and 14.37.065 to clarify that rail/bus terminals and stations/airports bicycle parking standards are reflected under the proper land use
- Correcting the design standard reference for the Medium Density Residential (MDR) and and High Density Residential (HDR) zones in Sections 14.14B.080 and 14.14B.080
- Updating the adopted date for Impact Fee Calculations, Section 15.080.060
- Planning Commission recommended approval.
- The Provo City Council has proposed amendments to Titles 14 (Zoning) and 15 (Land Use and Development) of the Provo City Code to correspond with recent changes in those Titles. Most of the proposed changes are minor. A full list is included below:
- The Public Works Department requests a General Plan Amendment for adoption of the 2020 Transportation Master Plan. Citywide application. (PLGPA20200038)
- The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) is an appendix to the General Plan and provides guidance on future transportation needs within the City. The TMP provides information on current and future transportation conditions to be taken into consideration when reviewing future development projects and capital improvements. Planning Commission recommended approval.
- Text Amendment to the Professional Office (PO) Zone (Section 14.16.020) to allow private educational services as a conditional use. Citywide application. (PLOTA20200047)
- The proposed Ordinance Text Amendment is a staff-initiated amendment to add “Educational Services” to the list of conditional uses in the Professional Office (PO) zone. State law permits public and charter schools in any zoning district; however, a private educational facility is not currently permitted in a PO zone because “Educational Services” is not listed in the list of permitted uses. Staff feel that, with adherence to the proposed conditions, private educational facilities are compatible with other uses in the PO zones.
- It was recently brought to the attention of staff that a private school occupies an existing office building in an existing PO zone. The school was initially permitted there because it was thought to be a charter school; however, it is actually a private school and therefore is not currently permitted. The school has been operational for several months and does not seem to be causing major impacts to the surrounding properties, so the proposal to allow private educational facilities as conditional uses, with specific codified conditions, seemed the logical way to allow the school to continue operating in the zone.
- Proposed conditions to which a private educational facility would be required to adhere when operating in a PO zone include:
- 1. Following the parking provisions of Section 14.37.060 of the Provo City Code;
- 2. Having a detailed parking and circulation plan prepared by a professional which empirically concludes the existing or proposed facility will not negatively affect area traffic or surrounding uses;
- 3. Conform to all health, safety, and building codes; and
- 4. No exterior lighting shall shine directly into adjoining properties.
- The owner of the property had previously requested that a portion of the lot that had been zoned as Public Facilities (PF) be rezoned to Low Density Residential (LDR) to accommodate townhomes, but neighbors had concerns about the impact on traffic, future development, and aesthetics. in the Council Meeting on January 7, 2020, the Council rejected the proposed rezone 7:0.
- Planning Commission recommended approval.
- 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.
PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Redevelopment Agency of Provo
Regular Meeting Agenda
5:30 PM, Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Opening Ceremony
- Items in this category do not involve legislative action.
- 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.
- The Provo Municipal Council also serves as the executive board of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA). Certain items must be heard by the RDA.
- Items in this category will be voted on together.
- A resolution authorizing the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City to enter into an interlocal agreement with Provo School District for the Provo Medical School Community Reinvestment Project Area . (20-056)
- This was item 8 on the work meeting agenda.
- A resolution authorizing the Redevelopment Agency Of Provo City to enter into an interlocal agreement with Central Utah Water Conservancy District for The Provo Medical School Community Reinvestment Project Area. (20-055)
- This was item 8 on the work meeting agenda.
- A resolution authorizing the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City to enter into an interlocal agreement with Provo City for The Provo Medical School Community Reinvestment Project Area. (20-051)
- This was item 8 on the work meeting agenda.
- A resolution authorizing the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City to enter into an interlocal agreement with Utah County for The Provo Medical School Community Reinvestment Project Area. (20-054)
- This was item 8 on the work meeting agenda.
- A resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City Approving adopting the Project Area Plan for The Mix Community Reinvestment Project Area.(20-052)
- This was item 9 on the work meeting agenda.
- A resolution Redevelopment Agency of Provo City approving and adopting The Community Reinvestment Project Area Budget for The Mix Community Reinvestment Project Area. (20-053)
- This was item 9 on the work meeting agenda.
- A resolution appointing individuals to The Metropolitan Water Board Of Provo. (20-003)
- Three people will be appointed to fill vacancies on the Metropolitan Water District Board.
- An ordinance approving various amendments to Provo City Code Title 14 for consistency and stylistic purposes. Citywide application. (PLOTA20200042)
- This was item 11 on the work meeting agenda.
- An ordinance amending Provo City Code Section 15.08.060 (Impact Fee Calculations). Citywide application. (PLOTA20200042)
- This was item 11 on the work meeting agenda.
- A resolution authorizing Provo City to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Redevelopment Agency Of Provo City for The Provo Medical School Community Reinvestment Project Area.(20-051)
- This was item 8 on the work meeting agenda.
- An ordinance amending Provo City Code relating to Section 18.03.040 and the Drainage Manual. Citywide Application. (20-050)
- At a December 2019 Council meeting, Public Works presented generally on the topic of upcoming State of Utah rule changes regarding stormwater retention and low-impact development. Now that the rule is going into effect, they are presenting the specific changes they are recommending be adopted in the Storm Drainage Manual and to Title 18 of City Code.
- An ordinance of Provo City Adopting the Community Reinvestment Project Area Plan for The Mix Community Reinvestment Project Area. (20-052)
- This was item 9 on the work meeting agenda.
- An ordinance amending Provo City Code Relating to the Professional Office (PO) Zone to allow private educational services as a conditional use. Citywide application. (PLOTA20200047)
- This was item 13 on the work meeting agenda.
- An ordinance amending the Provo City General Plan relating to the Transportation Master Plan. Citywide Application. (PLGPA20200038)
- This was item 12 on the work meeting agenda.
- ***CONTINUED*** Comm. & Nbhd. Services Dept. requests ord. amend. to City Code 15.20.090--Parking Lot Landscaping. Request seeks to increase the min. canopy coverage & landscaping arrangement within new parking areas. Citywide appl. (PLOTA20190433)
- This item was not ready to be heard.
- ***CONTINUED*** The Community and Neighborhood Services Department requests various Code Amendments to Titles 14 and 15 to allow for driveway and parking lot surfaces that are more permeable. Citywide application. (PLOTA20190411)
- This item was not ready to be heard.
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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