Thursday, February 9, 2023

Citizens Agenda for City Council Meetings on February 14, 2023

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 


This meeting will be conducted both in-person and virtually. The in-person meeting will be held in the Council Chambers (445 W. Center St., Provo). The meeting will be available to the public for live broadcast and on-demand viewing on YouTube and Facebook at: youtube.com/provocitycouncil and facebook.com/provocouncil. For information on how to view the meetings and how to contribute public comments without attending in person, click here.


PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

Work Meeting Agenda

1:00 pm, Tuesday, February 14, 2023


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 tree management policies in the city. (23-016)

    • During the January 10, 2023 Work Meeting, the Council requested more information regarding tree management throughout the city. This presentation aims to give an overview of the management policies and help answer follow-up questions Councilors might have. 

  2. A presentation of the annual sustainability report for 2022. (23-025)

    • Every year, Provo's Sustainability Advisor Don Jarvis updates the Council about the sustainability efforts and successes from the year before.

  3. A resolution accepting or denying an Annexation Petition for further consideration for the Scotty Dog Annexation. (PLANEX20220317)

    • Proposed annexation of land identified as Tax Parcels 22:053:0038, 22:053:0039, 22:053:0041, 22:053:0043, 22:053:0047, 22:053:0072. All parcels are owned by Provo City.

  4. A discussion regarding a supplementary housing audit. (23-012)

    • The Council in their priorities work meeting held on January 10, 2023 indicated that they would like staff to research the potential for a city-wide housing inventory audit with the intent that this data will aid the city and Council to make more informed land use decisions.

  5. An ordinance amending Provo City Code Chapter 9.06 (Public Disturbances) regarding the discharge of fireworks as permitted in state code. (23-024)

    • In August 2022, the Fire Department presented on the 2022 fireworks season. They noted a discrepancy in city code regarding the noise ordinance and dates in which fireworks can be discharged in the City. This ordinance amends city code to refer to the relevant provision of state code, and adds these provisions as a noted exemption to the noise ordinance. This change will align city code with state code and provide a basis for enforcement of the noise ordinance during the dates when the discharge of fireworks is permitted. 

  6. An ordinance amending Provo City Code Chapter 9.20 (Urban Forestry) to correct a typo. (23-023)

    • Eric Lemus, Legal Clerk, discovered this typo in the city code. The text for Chapter 9.20 was originally enacted with this typo in Section 9.20.130(6). Council staff prepared this code cleanup ordinance to make the correction. Chaz Addis, City Forester, has signed off on the change as well.

  7. A presentation on a water treatment plant update. (23-026)

    • Public Works update on water treatment plant progress and funding status.


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 14, 2023

Opening Ceremony

  • Items in this category do not involve legislative action. 


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 872 4405 6424 and press #. When asked for a participant ID, press #. To join via computer, use the same meeting ID and enter passcode: 076421.

  • 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 consenting to the appointment of individuals to various boards and commissions. (23-005)

  • Mayor Michelle Kaufusi has submitted the names of two individuals to serve on city boards and commissions: -Beth Alligood to the Transportation and Mobility Advisory Committee -Eric Chase to the Board of Adjustment.

  1. A public hearing regarding HOME ARP and accompanying funds. (23-027)

    • This is part of the process required by HUD for creating a plan to utilize the HOME ARP funds awarded to Provo City in September 2021. 

  2. An ordinance amending Provo City Code Chapter 9.06 (Public Disturbances) regarding the discharge of fireworks as permitted in state code. (23-024)

    • In August 2022, the Fire Department presented on the 2022 fireworks season. They noted a discrepancy in city code regarding the noise ordinance and dates in which fireworks can be discharged in the City. This ordinance amends city code to refer to the relevant provision of state code, and adds these provisions as a noted exemption to the noise ordinance. This change will align city code with state code and provide a basis for enforcement of the noise ordinance during the dates when the discharge of fireworks is permitted.  

  3. An ordinance amending Provo City Code Chapter 9.20 (Urban Forestry) to correct a typo. (23-023)

    • Eric Lemus, Legal Clerk, discovered this typo in the city code. The text for Chapter 9.20 was originally enacted with this typo in Section 9.20.130(6). Council staff prepared this code cleanup ordinance to make the correction. Chaz Addis, City Forester, has signed off on the change as well.

  4. A resolution accepting or denying an Annexation Petition for further consideration for the Scotty Dog Annexation. (PLANEX20220317)

    • Proposed annexation of land identified as Tax Parcels 22:053:0038, 22:053:0039, 22:053:0041, 22:053:0043, 22:053:0047, 22:053:0072. All parcels are owned by Provo City

  5. **CONTINUED** A request for approval of a Zone Map Amendment from the ITOD zone to the DT1 (General Downtown) zone in order to construct a new apartment building, at 466 South 100 West. Downtown Neighborhood. PLRZ20220220

    • The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval to the City Council on this item at their January 25, 2023 hearing. The City Council will hear this item at a later date. 

  6. **CONTINUED** Matthew Taylor requests Ordinance Text Amendments to Section 14.21A.080 (Transitional Development Standards) in the DT1 (General Downtown) zone standards. Citywide Application. PLOTA20220402

    • The Planning Commission voted to recommend denial to the City Council on this item at their January 25, 2023 hearing. The City Council will hear this item at a later date.


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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