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.
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PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Work Meeting Agenda
1:00 pm, Tuesday, October 20, 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 2020 4th Quarter Financial Report. (20-137)
Staff will provide to the Municipal Council a high level overview of the revenues and expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.
An update from Fire Chief Miguel regarding protective equipment purchased with CARES Act funding, plans for Fire Station 21, and needs for the Airport. (20-136)
Fire Chief Jim Miguel will update the Council regarding the following topics: protective equipment purchases with CARES Act funding, Fire Station 21 plans, Airport needs.
A discussion regarding proposed amendments from the Sign Committee to Provo City Code regarding electronic sign hold times and permitted locations. (20-101)
This item is a continuation of the discussion from July 7, 2020. The Sign Committee has spent the last year reviewing Provo City's policy regarding electronic signs. At the suggestion of the committee, the Council approved an ordinance prohibiting electronic signs in residential and agricultural zones in October 2019. The committee is now bringing a second proposal to the Council for consideration.
The committee proposes that Provo be divided into three areas:
1. areas where digital signs are prohibited
2. areas where long hold times no shorter than one hour are permitted
3. areas where short hold times no shorter than one minute are permitted (unless the sign is in an SC3 zone and represents 20 or more tenants, in which case the shortest permitted hold time would be 15 seconds)
Digital Sign Hold Time Principles v6 gives more details and outlines where each would be applied. After reviewing the available academic literature and visiting with local business owners, the committee believes that this is the best compromise between Provo's commitment to public safety and the need to create an environment where local businesses can thrive. A more thorough explanation of the rationale behind this proposal, including a short list of studies consulted, is available in the Digital Sign Ordinance Preamble. In Provo City Code, the current long hold time is that a sign may change up to three times per day. The short hold time is eight seconds, which is the most common hold time in neighboring cities.
Policy Items Referred from the Planning Commission
An ordinance amending the zone map classification of approx 5.33 acres of real property, generally located at 1724 S State St, from Agricultural (A1.5) & Residential (R1.6) to Community Shopping Center (SC2). Spring Creek Neighborhood. (PLRZ20190426)
The subject property lies on South State, just north of the intersection of State Street and Lakeview Parkway (1860 South). It is bordered on the north and east by vacant land that is the subject of a sizeable medium density residential project (204 units). A railway lies to the west of the property. The Provo City Transportation Master Plan 2020, Major and Local Street Plan calls for a future collector to run parallel with, and east of, the railway. The land west of the subject property lies in unincorporated Utah County and has an industrial zoning designation. Some of the land to the south also lies in unincorporated Utah County and has an agricultural/residential designation. A portion of the land to the south lies within the city boundaries and has an A1.5 zoning designation. The subject land is in a high-water table area and the National Wetlands Inventory Mapper shows potential wetlands on the property. Portions of the subject property (new construction, etc., which are located within one hundred [100] feet of South State Street) lies in the South State Street Design Corridor. This Design Corridor has a set of design standards to, among other things, “promote attractive development” and “attract customers to businesses.” Planning Commission recommended denial.
Business
A discussion regarding a Council policy intent statement for Center Street. (20-138)
Councilors Dave Harding and Shannon Ellsworth met with several members of City staff to discuss policies for Center Street and wanted to discuss a policy intent statement from the Council to guide future Administrative decisions.
A presentation regarding the Central Corridor Transit Study's findings. (20-133)
The Central Corridor Transit Study (CCTS) Team has asked to present their progress and findings to the Council. The CCTS was a collaborative with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG), and seven cities in Utah County (Lehi, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Orem, Vineyard and Provo) to evaluate options for faster and more frequent high-capacity transit service between Lehi and Provo.
A discussion regarding the renewal of certain requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic responses, including face coverings and public gatherings. (20-118)
This item is scheduled for the Council Meeting this evening, where the Council may vote on whether to renew Provo City Code Chapter 9.25. Chapter 9.25 was originally set to expire on November 15, 2020. The Council agreed to discuss renewing it in their meetings on October 20, 2020.
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, October 20, 2020
Opening Ceremony
Items in this category do not involve legislative action.
Public Comment
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Action Agenda
A resolution appropriating $56,147 in the General Fund to correct elements of the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget related to the Cemetery. (20-228)
In the preparation of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, there were errors made in Cemetery Personnel accounts that need to be corrected in order for Cemetery to have the budgeted funds necessary to operate at current staffing levels through the end of the fiscal year.
A resolution authorizing the consolidation of two Utah State Infrastructure Bank Loans to create a new consolidated Bank Loan from the Utah Department of Transportation to the Airport Fund. (20-234)
On October 29, 2019, the Council authorized a $5,000,000 Utah State Infrastructure Bank Loan to the Airport Fund to be repaid at 2.1% interest over five years to partially fund the cost of infrastructure construction for the new airport terminal. The Provo Public Works Department has secured a second Utah State Infrastructure Bank Loan for $5,149,553. This resolution would consolidate the two loans for the airport terminal. The new consolidated loan of $10,149,553 will be paid back at a 0.79% interest rate over five years starting in Fiscal Year 2023 and ending in Fiscal Year 2027.
A resolution authorizing an interfund loan of up to $9,100,000 from the Energy Fund to the Airport Fund. (20-135)
The Public Works Department requests authorization of an interfund loan of up to $9,100,000 from the Energy Fund to the Airport Fund to help finance the completion of the new airport terminal. Interest on the interfund loan will be calculated monthly at a variable interest rate equal to the monthly State Pool interest rate. Principal on the interfund loan will be paid back in the following years and amounts: $807,792 in Fiscal Year 2022, $1,798,962 in Fiscal Year 2023, $3,470,858 in Fiscal Year 2024, and $3,022,388 in Fiscal Year 2025.
A resolution to place approximately 1.69 acres of vacant land at 1100 West Center Street on the surplus property list. (20-134)
Starting in 2000, Provo City and the Provo City Redevelopment Agency have acquired several parcels of property at approximately 1100 West Center Street. The intent of these property acquisitions has been to control property for a project that would enhance the entrance onto the Center Street corridor. Over the years, we have received many offers to purchase the property for uses that have ranged from storage units to higher density housing. Recently, we have received viable inquiries about the property and have determined that it is the right time to add the property to the surplus property list. Having the property surplused will ease the process in negotiating the sale of the property. It should be noted that there is a Community Garden located on the parcel. Community Action, our partner for the management of the Community Garden, recognizes that the Community Garden is a temporary use and that the garden will need to be removed and possibly relocated at the time of the sale.
An ordinance amending Provo City Code regarding swimming pool fencing and covering. Citywide Application. (PLOTA20200286)
Provo City Development Services is requesting approval for an ordinance amendment to Section 14.34.210, Provo City Code. This amendment comes by request of the Building Division as a way to update the zoning codes on swimming pools to better match the International codes that the building inspectors review from. The current city code states one option for securing pools on private property, a six (6) foot high fence surrounding the pool. However, the International Building Code now allows for a variety of measures including a safety cover. In an attempt to have the City Code parallel today’s building codes, staff has prepared the text amendment for adoption. Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation.
An ordinance amending the zone map classification of approximately 5.33 acres of real property, generally located at 1724 S State St, from Agricultural (A1.5) & Residential (R1.6) to Community Shopping Center (SC2). Spring Creek Neighborhood. (PLRZ20190426)
This was item 4 in the work meeting.
An ordinance amending Provo City Code 6.20 Special Events and Expressive Activities (20-223)
The Council’s subcommittee focused on public gatherings has prepared proposed changes to Chapter 6.20 of the Provo City Code to address guaranteeing the rights of expressive speech while balancing the need for public safety. Included in this proposal is the definition of a spontaneous event, a ban on protesting in front of private residences, and a definition of what types of expressive speech events need a permit before they can take place.
A discussion regarding the renewal of certain requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic responses, including face coverings and public gatherings. (20-118)
This was item 7 in the work meeting.
***CONTINUED*** An ordinance amending Provo City Code to increase the permissible lot coverage in the Del Coronado PRO Zone. Maeser Neighborhood. (PLOTA20200318)
This item was not ready to be heard.
***CONTINUED*** An ordinance amending the zone map classification of approximately 1.7 acres of real property, generally located at 1320 South 1080 East, from Residential (R1.10) to Low Density Residential (LDR). Spring Creek Neighborhood. (PLRZ20200319)
This item was not ready to be heard.
***CONTINUED*** An ordinance amending the zone map classification of approximately 18 acres of real property, generally located at 1920 South 500 West, from Agricultural (A1.20) to Low Density Residential (LDR). Lakewood Neighborhood. (PLRZ20190182)
This item was not ready to be heard.
***CONTINUED*** Adding Open Space, Preservation and Recreation (OSPR) zone as City Code Chapter 14.33. Amend City Codes: 15.20.080(2)(c), supplemental landscape requirements; 14.38.075, signs permitted within OSPR zone. Citywide application. (PLOTA20200140)
This item was not ready to be heard.
***CONTINUED*** The Community and Neighborhood Services Dept. requests Zone Changes for various city parks from Public Facilities (PF) to the Open Space, Preservation and Recreation (OSPR) zone. Citywide Impact PLRZ20200304
This item was not ready to be heard.
***CONTINUED*** An Ordinance Text Amendment request to Sections 1.2.9 and 1.2.10 of the Provo City General Plan, relating to key land use policies and the annexation policy plan. Citywide application. (PLOTA20200341)
This item was not ready to be heard.
***CONTINUED*** An ordinance amending the zone map classification of approximately 0.25 ac of property, generally located at 189 S 500 W, from Residential Conservation (RC) to Very Low Density Residential (VLDR). Franklin Neighborhood. (PLRZ20200124)
This item was not ready to be heard.
Adjournment
What do those numbers at the ends of the agenda items mean?
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