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Citizens Agenda for Meetings on February 2, 2021

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 


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PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

Work Meeting Agenda

1:30 pm, Tuesday, February 2, 2021


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 appointment of members to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission. (21-026)

    • Per Provo City Code 4.04.130 an Elected Official Compensation Commission is appointed every four years to review and recommend compensation for the positions of mayor and municipal councilors. The commission is required to make its recommendations by April and the recommendations, if they are to be accepted, are voted on by the third week of June. The commission members terms expire at that point. Any changes to compensation take effect in January 2022. Three members of the commission are appointed by the Mayor, three members are appointed by Municipal Council, and the seventh is chosen by the aforementioned six members of the committee. 

    • The following three people have been nominated by the Municipal Council to serve on the Commission: 

      • Taeya Howell - An Assistant Professor in the Management Department at the BYU Marriott School of Business, Taeya Howell joined BYU in August 2016 after being a Research Scholar at New York University's Stern School of Business. She received her B.A. in Sociology from Washington State University, her J.D. from Brigham Young University, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Management from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to pursuing her Ph.D., Taeya practiced law for several years focusing on commercial leasing and corporate bankruptcy. She and her husband are the proud parents of four daughters. 

      • Laura Cabanilla - A graduate of Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, Laura Cabanilla is a partner with the Provo law firm Esplin Weight. Her practice consists primarily of family law and criminal defense. Previously she worked as a prosecutor with the Utah County Attorney’s Office. Laura is a former member of the Provo Municipal Council and has been a long-time member of the U.S. Army Reserves. Lt. Colonel Cabanilla completed a 12-month tour of duty in Kuwait in 2014. She and her husband Dave have four adult children. 

      • Peter Madsen - A professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources at BYU’s Marriott School of Business, Peter Madsen's research focuses on employee health and safety, organizational change management, and organizational learning from accidents, incidents, and near misses. He teaches courses on human resource management, organizational behavior, change management, and crisis management at the undergraduate, MBA, and executive MBA levels.

  2. A discussion regarding the future of parking policy. (21-028)

    • In 2017 the Provo Municipal Council adopted a Strategic Parking Management Plan the mission statement of that plan was “The Provo parking program will strive to develop a superior, customer-oriented parking system, responding to the current and future needs of parkers, including residents, visitors, employees, employers, and property owners through active planning, management, coordination, and communications. The Provo parking program shall be considered an integral component of the community’s economic development strategies and programs.” As part of the plan it has objectives and guiding principles. It has been three years since the plan was adopted and the Council may wish to to review the plan to see if the objectives are being met.


Administration: Mayor's Update


  1. A presentation on the Quarterly Report for the quarter ending 9-30-2020 for Fiscal 2021 (21-007)

    • Regular presentation of the quarterly report

  2. A presentation on FY 2021 Budget Spreadsheet calculation for Employee Benefits. (21-019)

    • Some errors were discovered in the 2021 Budget regarding employee benefits, meaning that the overall 2021 budget will be decreased.

  3. A presentation on the Parks and Recreation Department Accreditation Process (21-022)

  • The Provo parks and Recreation Department achieved Department accreditation.  This presentation summarizes the process.

  1. A presentation regarding the calendar for the budget process for Fiscal Year 2022. (21-015)

    • The start of the Fiscal Year 2022 has started and as part of this process the Administration reviews with the Municipal Council the sequence of the budget process. The budget process starts in January and continues until the budget is adopted in June.

  2. A discussion regarding the Administration’s proposal to support Council policy priorities. (21-027)

    • The Mayor’s Office is proposing to lead dedicated and intensive efforts to address major policy issues that concern the Council. It is envisioned to be used in conjunction with Council Committees and would not replace them. The Administration would work on the issue and make regular reports to the Council during Work Meetings to present what they have learned and get direction from the Council. It is expected that each review would be focused on specific aspects of policy and would last no more than nine months each. 


Policy Items Referred from the Planning Commission


  1. An ordinance amending Provo City Code Titles 9, 14, and 15 to make various technical updates and corrections. Citywide Application. (PLOTA2021003)

    • Staff in the Community and Neighborhood Services and Development Services departments regularly note code corrections needed throughout their work. Development Services staff has compiled those notes from 2020 and is now requesting various ordinance amendments to correct the code issues found. The majority of the proposed amendments deal with removing references to zones that have been recently repealed (R3, R4, R5, CHDR) and adding recently added zones (VLDR) in Titles 9, 14, and 15 of the Provo City Code. Additionally, staff found language in the Gateway (GW) zone that is not needed in reference to streets that the zone does not abut or becomes repetitive. Specifically, since the GW zone does not border 100 South there does not need to be regulation for that corridor within the zone. Also, the restriction on commercial uses along 100 North is already stated elsewhere in the GW zone chapter, and therefore can be omitted in the referenced Section. Section 9.51.020 referenced repealed zones and was proposed to be amended. However, the Fire Marshall desired to add additional language to match current standards for transport routes, that change was made. Section 14.34.090 incorrectly referenced “Chapter” when explaining height limitations, but should be referencing all of Title 14, that change has been proposed.

  2. An ordinance amending the Zone Map Classification of approx. 11acres of real property, located at 1920 W Center St., from Community Shopping (SC2) to Neighborhood Shopping Center (SC1) and Medium Density Residential (MDR). Fort Utah Neighborhood. (PLRZ20200282)

    • The Provo City Development Services department is requesting a zone change from the Neighborhood Shopping Center (SC2) zone to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) zone and Neighborhood Shopping Center (SC1) for four parcels of land around 1920 West Center Street. The subject property was zoned SC2 approximately 20 years ago for a grocery store.  Citizens filed a lawsuit to challenge the zone change and the grocery store was never built.  Within the subject property the Dell Cox Family Partnership owns 5.5 acres.  Smith’s Food and Drug Centers holds a lease on the Cox property and they own the remaining property. A west-side grocery store is a priority to the city administration and to the citizens of west Provo.  The current SC2 zone has had a stifling effect on obtaining a west-side store.  Potential grocers are hesitant to move forward with a store if a competing store could be built on the subject property.  The city staff has spent years encouraging the property owner to move forward with a grocery store.  Since it is apparent a grocery store is not going to happen on the subject property, it is in the city’s interest to rezone the subject property so a grocery store may be located elsewhere on the west side.

  3. An ordinance amending Provo City Code Chapter 6.32. Citywide Application. (21-025)

    • Staff is updating Chapter 6.32 to reflect State code regulations and to address changing dynamics with mobile food vendors.

  4. ***Continued***DR Horton requests a Zone Change from A1.5 and Residential Agriculture (RA) to Low Density Residential and General Commercial for 55.48 acres, located at 1562 S 1100 W. Lakewood and Sunset Neighborhoods PLRZ20200394

    • This item was not ready to be heard.

  5. ***Continued*** An ordinance amending the Zone Map classification of approximately 8.5 acres, generally located at 1724 South State Street, from CM, RA, R1.6, R1.10, and A1.5 to the MDR Zone. Spring Creek Neighborhood. (PLRZ20190356)

    • This was continued to a future meeting.


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, February 2, 2021


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 Accreditation for Provo Parks and Recreation. (21-023)


Public Comment

  • Instructions for making public comments at this electronic meeting can be found on the officially published agenda: agendas.provo.org.

    • Dial 346 248 7799. Enter Meeting ID 870 3146 6777 and press #. When asked for a participant ID, press #. To join via computer, use same meeting ID and enter passcode: 341672.

  • 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 transferring $614,197 from the General Fund to the Airport Fund for marketing and an interfund loan payment to the Energy fund and appropriating $124,144 in the Airport Fund. (21-018) (20-017)

  • Provo City has agreed to contribute $50,000 in marketing costs for each new destination Allegiant flies to from the Provo Airport. Allegiant has recently announced Denver and Orange County as new destinations, requiring a $100,000 contribution from the City to Allegiant for marketing purposes. This will be funded with a $100,000 transfer from the General Fund.

  • On April 21, 2020, the Municipal Council approved a resolution authorizing an interfund loan between the Airport Fund and the Energy Fund for $4,900,526 to purchase land near the Airport. The loan is for 10 years with a fixed principal payment of $490,053 and a variable interest rate equal to the monthly Utah State Public Treasurer's Investment Fund rate. The loan was to be paid back with Airport revenues and if revenues were not sufficient a transfer would be made from the General Fund for all or a portion of the payment. The Airport is currently being subsidized by the General Fund ($141,411 in the fiscal 2021 Budget) and not in a position to make all or a portion of the payment so Administration is recommending a transfer from the General Fund of $514,197 which includes interest of $24,144.

  1. A resolution approving a substantial amendment to the program year 2019 Annual Action Plan incorporating additional funds for COVID-19 Public Health Response. (21-024)

    • The Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has notified Provo City of an additional expected allocation of $487,563 in CDBG-CV3 grant funds as part of the CARES Act. The City is required to amend its Annual Action Plan in order to use the funding.

    • A duly noticed Public Comment Period from January 16, to February 2, 2021 is conducted for citizens, partner agencies, and other interested parties to review and comment on the Plan’s proposed amendment.  Electronic copies of the Plan are available for public review at the City’s website. The public hearing on February 2, 2021 will close the Public Comment Period, present the Plan (Exhibit A) to the   Municipal Council and public in general, show proposed uses to the recommended projects for CDBG-CV funds (Exhibit B), and an opportunity for the Municipal Council to make final funding determinations for the CDBG-CV3 uses and approve the Substantial Amendment to the Plan.

  2. A Resolution of Intent to create a permit parking area on portions of 820 North from 1025 East to 900 East. Foothills Neighborhood. (20-240)

  • Foothill resident Brennan Barfuss has requested that the University Garden Parking Permit Area be expanded to include 820 North from 1025 East to 900 East to prevent those who live outside the neighborhood from parking on the street. On February 4, 2020, Provo City Council directed the Community and Neighborhood Services Department to study this proposal and recommend action. This report contains our findings and recommendations.

  1. An ordinance amending Provo City Code Chapter 6.32. Citywide Application. (21-025)

    • This was item 10 in the Work Meeting.

  2. An ordinance amending Provo City Code Titles 9, 14, and 15 to make various technical updates and corrections. Citywide Application. (PLOTA2021003)

    • This was item 8 in the Work Meeting.

  3. An ordinance amending the Zone Map Classification of approx. 11acres of real property, located at 1920 W Center St., from Community Shopping (SC2) to Neighborhood Shopping Center (SC1) and Medium Density Residential (MDR). Fort Utah Neighborhood. (PLRZ20200282)

    • This was item 9 in the Work Meeting.

  4. An ordinance amending the Zone Map classification of approximately 1.07 acres of real property, generally located at 50 East 3900 North, from Residential (R1.10) to Very Low Density Residential (VLDR). Riverbottoms Neighborhood. (PLRZ20190265)

    • On November 10, after several hearings by the Planning Commission, the Council voted 6:1 to reject a proposed rezone from Single-Family Residential (R1.10) to Low Density Residential (LDR) in order to build 10 townhomes. The Council indicated that they would be open to hearing a proposal for rezoning to Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) with fewer units at a future Work Meeting. The developer has returned with a new VLDR proposal for 6 units.

  5. ***Continued***DR Horton requests a Zone Change from A1.5 and Residential Agriculture (RA) to Low Density Residential and General Commercial for 55.48 acres, located at 1562 S 1100 W. Lakewood & Sunset Neighborhoods PLRZ20200394

    • This item was continued by the Planning Commission and not ready to be heard.

  6. ***Continued***An ordinance amending the Zone Map classification of approximately 8.5 acres, generally located at 1724 South State Street, from CM, RA, R1.6, R1.10, and A1.5 to the MDR Zone. Spring Creek Neighborhood. (PLRZ20190356)

    • This item was continued to a future meeting.


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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