Citizens Agenda for Meetings on December 1, 2020

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 

Due to the risks of public gathering associated with the spread of COVID-19, these meetings will be conducted entirely via electronic means. For information on how to view the meetings and how to contribute public comments, visit our blog: http://www.provocitycouncil.com/2020/03/virtual-provo-city-council-meetings.html

PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

Work Meeting Agenda

12:00 pm, Tuesday, December 1, 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

1. A discussion regarding the preservation of Bridal Veil Falls for natural and recreational purposes. (20-246)

• Utah County Commission is considering a conservation easement for Bridal Veil Falls and will discuss the easement, along with other proposals for the county-owned property, during a public hearing on Dec. 9.  

2. A discussion regarding Impact Fees and how they apply to non-profit home builders of low income housing. (20-241)

• Currently, Provo charges developers impact fees for new development within the City. These fees help pay for the cost of extending service to the new development. In addition, fees also pay for new amenities for Provo such as parks and trails. Impact fees are applied to all development. There has been a request by a local non-profit group that is building low income housing for Provo to waive or reduce some of the impact fees they are being asked to pay. The administration lacks the authority to waive or reduce these fees and has asked the Council to look at current policy to determine if creating a waiver program for impact fees for low income housing is appropriate. 

3. A presentation from Utah Strong Recovery Project regarding the resource they have available mental health. (20-242)

• Utah Strong Recovery Project is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and operated by the Utah State Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Its purpose is to assist people in finding ways to cope with the stressors of COVID-19 in the present and to help prevent persistent mental health problems.

4. A presentation from Brigham Young University students regarding ways to make Provo more livable to students at the university. (20-243)

• Provo City Planning Supervisor Robert Mills, has been working with the BYU Provo City Lab class this past semester. As part of the class the students, with the help of Mr. Mills, will be making a presentation to the Council with some observations and possible solutions which they have researched to improve the livability of Provo to the large student population.

Summary of Action | Meetings on November 10, 2020

PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Work Meeting
1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Electronic Meeting

Summary of Action

Business 

1. A resolution appointing an audit firm. (20-239) Presentation only. This item was already scheduled for the Council Meeting on November 10, 2020. 

2. An update on Utah Valley Hospital. (20-237) Presentation only. 

3. A presentation on Carterville Parking Permit Program. (19-108) Presentation only. The Council may schedule a public hearing at a future date. 

4. A presentation on Slate Canyon Drive parking permit proposal. (18-084) Presentation only. The Council may schedule a public hearing at a future date. 

5. A presentation on University Gardens parking permit proposal. (20-240) Presentation only. The Council may schedule a public hearing at a future date. 

6. A discussion regarding the renewal of the Urban Deer Program. (20-224) Presentation only. This item was already scheduled for the Council Meeting on November 10, 2020. 

7. A discussion regarding proposed amendments from the Sign Committee to Provo City Code regarding electronic sign hold times. (20-101) Presentation only. 

Citizens Agenda for Meetings on November 10, 2020

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 

Due to the risks of public gathering associated with the spread of COVID-19, these meetings will be conducted entirely via electronic means. For information on how to view the meetings and how to contribute public comments, visit our blog: http://www.provocitycouncil.com/2020/03/virtual-provo-city-council-meetings.html

PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

Work Meeting Agenda

1:00 pm, Tuesday, November 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

1. A resolution appointing an audit firm. (20-239)

• In 2016, the Municipal Council appointed Hansen Bradshaw Malmrose and Erickson (now known as HBME) following a RFP process that received eight proposals. HBME has, pre-emptory to an expected RFP process in the new year, proffered a three-year extension at a $5,000 discount from FY2020's $47,000 audit fee. The proposed fees are $42,000 for the financial audit, statement preparation, and single audit for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2021, June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023, the same rate paid for FY2016. Staff believe this to be a good offer, worthy of consideration. Normally, we would put the audit to RFP every three to five years, we have asked on behalf of the Council for exemption from the City's purchasing policies (see Compatibility section below) to be allowed to proceed. If it chooses to do so, the Council will need to formalize the appointment by resolution

2. An update on Utah Valley Hospital. (20-237)

• Kyle Hansen, Utah Valley Hospital Administrator, and Janet Frank, Media Manager, are making a presentation to the Council about the activities at the hospital during the last year.

3. A presentation on Carterville Parking Permit Program (19-108)

• Carterville resident Mary Gale has requested that a new Residential Parking Permit Program be created in the Carterville Neighborhood on 300 West from Cougar Boulevard to 1625 North, 380 West from 1300 North to 1500 North, 1300 North from 300 West to 380 West, 1500 North from 380 West to 300 West, and 1625 North from 300 West to Freedom Boulevard. On October 9, 2019, Provo City Council directed the Community and Neighborhood Services Department to study this proposal and recommend action.

• Staff recommendation to not approve parking permit expansion proposal; continue to monitor area for other potential parking regulations.

A Call to Calm

Today, November 3, 2020, is Election Day across the United States. We call for calm, patience, and restraint from the people of Provo while the winners are determined, however long that may be.

We can have confidence in our election system. Utah and Utah County have solid experience in the vote-by-mail process. It has shown itself to be reliable (albeit slower) and capable of detecting and rejecting ineligible votes.

We can have confidence in our judicial system for resolving contested elections. We are a country ruled by laws, and the laws in place will be applied by the judiciary to resolve any legal challenges to the results of the election.

We can have confidence in our law enforcement officers to keep the peace. We have laws protecting access to the polls, ensuring our rights to peaceful protest, and protecting against disorderly conduct. We have a competent and professional police force. Please report any violations to the authorities and allow them to enforce the laws and protect the public.

Understand that some in our community are feeling apprehensive about the election and what might follow. Let’s show forth the kindness and compassion that Provo is known for. Let’s be our best selves and be an example of a civil society that respects the rule of law.

Provo City Councilors

David Harding

David Sewell

Travis Hoban

George Handley

Bill Fillmore

David Shipley

Shannon Ellsworth

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