Thursday, June 1, 2023

Citizens Agenda for Meeting on June 6, 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

Redevelopment Agency of Provo

Work Meeting

1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 06, 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 on an ordinance amending Provo City Code regarding location of boats, recreational vehicles, and trailers, Section 14.34.060. Citywide Application. PLOTA20230034

Section 14.34.060 of the Provo City Code currently regulates the

location of boats, boat trailers and travel trailers in residential zones of Provo City. Development Services Department wishes to amend the text of this section to clarify the wording as well as include Trailers, along with a definition of Trailers in section 14.06.020. It is believed that this will allow for a more equitable enforcement of trailers in general throughout Provo City Residential Zones.


 

2.

A discussion on an ordinance amending Provo City Code regarding downtown parking in Sections 14.21A.150 and 14.21B.140 PLOTA20230094

The Development Services Department is requesting approval of text amendments to the General Downtown (DT1) and Downtown Core (DT2) Zones in order to add parking exemptions for some existing structures in portions of downtown Provo. These exemptions would only be for existing buildings when a change of use occurs and would not apply to any new expansion of the buildings within the defined area. The specific area (shown in the attachments) identifies the area for which this exemption would be applicable and runs from 500 West to 100 East on Center Street, and Center Street to 300 North on University Avenue. This area includes 115 properties, of which 105 have very little or no off-street parking on site. 63 of the properties are within the official Provo Downtown Historic District, which runs from 300 West to 100 East along Center Street. The proposed amendments state that buildings that have frontage in the area described above will not be required to provide any new off-street parking unless there is an addition.

 


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A presentation regarding the LTAP Concrete Report. (23-047)

Recently, a comprehensive sidewalk assessment was conducted by the Utah Local Technical Assistance Program from Utah State University. The purpose was to obtain budget estimates and suggested priorities for proper sidewalk maintenance, obstruction removal, and accessibility ramps. Council leadership requested that the Engineering Division report to the Council as a whole on the LTAP study and highlight missing sidewalk capital projects, existing sidewalk conditions & distress, project plan processes, and budgets.


A presentation regarding efforts addressing homelessness in Provo City - Mountainland Continuum of Care (23-018)

 In an effort to understand more about resources dedicated to homelessness, various community partners will present about the work they do in Provo City and the greater Utah Valley region. This week's presentation will be from the Mountainland Continuum of Care. 

 



5.

A presentation Fiscal Year 2023 Year End Cleanup Appropriations. (23-008)

Near the end of each fiscal year, Finance reviews the budget to see if any shortages are projected. For example, in FY23, the Streets Division had to spend significantly more on salt and overtime due to the record-breaking amount of snow received. This is necessitating a year-end appropriation so that the division has sufficient budget to make it through the end of June. Having sufficient budget is important for governmental funds since shortages result in audit findings. Finance will review other areas of the budget to see if any additional appropriations related to budget shortages will be necessary. In addition to budget shortage appropriations, Development Services is requesting that scooter revenue received in FY23 be appropriated to cover wayfinding costs. We will provide more information about the exact appropriation needs and amounts closer to the meeting date.

 

6.

A discussion regarding the adoption of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. (23-027)

This is the Annual Action plan allocating funds and setting goals for

CDBG and HOME funding. This is year 4 in the 20-24 Consolidated Plan

 

7.

A discussion on an ordinance amending city code regarding apartment building signage requirements. (23-048)

 During the May 2nd Work Meeting, the Council motioned to direct staff to prepare an amendment requiring apartment buildings to post a sign listing the contact information of the property and or maintenance manger. The intent was to facilitate open lines of communication between tenants & landlords and to provide a channel for prompt/efficient maintenance services to residents. 

 

8.

A discussion regarding property tax (23-008)

 If the Council wishes to enact the Truth in Taxation process, it must adopt a proposed tax rate on or before June 22, 2023. The purpose of this presentation is to inform the Council on a variety of options to increase revenue via property tax. Council Staff will present a variety of scenarios and forecasts. The last property tax increase occurred last year and consisted of a 2.9% increase in the General Operations portion of the property tax levy.

 

9.

A discussion regarding housing affordability strategies. (23-043)

As part of the Council's priority to discuss housing affordability in Provo, this discussion aims to assess various strategies the Council may take to improve housing attainability for residents.


Redevelopment Agency Governing Board

 

10.

A discussion regarding RDA strategy (23-045)

Steve Turley is requesting approval of a zone change at 2075 West Center Street that would replace approximately 2 acres of the existing R1.8 (OneFamily Residential) zone on the north portion of the parcel with the MU (Mixed Use) zone and leave the remainder of the lot as undeveloped R1.8 zoned land. The property is surrounded by mostly detached one-family dwellings, with R1.8 zoning to the west and south and R1.8PD zoning to the southeast. The property to the south of this lot is currently vacant, and there is a PF zone on one parcel to the east for a fire station. To the north and northeast of the property is the CG zone which includes the 7- 11 and some vacant commercial parcels that are home to temporary commercial uses at times. The dominant land use in this area are single-family homes, with around forty (40) one family detached dwellings within five-hundred feet (500’) of the subject property.

 

Closed Meeting

The Municipal Council or the Governing Board of the Redevelopment Agency will consider a motion to close the meeting for the purposes of holding a strategy session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, and/or to discuss the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property, and/or the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual in conformance with 52-4-204 and 52-4-205 et. seq., Utah Code.


 

Adjournment



PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

Redevelopment Agency of Provo

Stormwater Service District of Provo

Regular Meeting Agenda

5:30 PM, Tuesday, June 06, 2023


Opening Ceremony

Roll Call

Prayer

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Public Comment

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 a number of individuals to be reappointed or appointed to various City boards and commissions. These names have been distributed to the Council for their consideration and the resolution has been scheduled for this Council Meeting. 

 

2.

A resolution appointing an individual to fill a midterm vacancy on the Metropolitan Water District Board of Provo. (23-005)

With the recent passing of Cindy Richards, there is a midterm vacancy on the Metropolitan Water District Board. Ms. Richard's term was to end December 31, 2023; the position will be filled for the duration of the unexpired term. As the appointing authority for the Board, the Council has followed the process stipulated in State Code to fill this midterm vacancy and public notice advertising this action on the June 7, 2023 Council Meeting has been duly provided. 

 

3.

A presentation of the Citizens Budget for FY2024. (23-008)

 Every year the Council office creates a Citizen's Budget which aims to summarize the key components and highlights from the upcoming fiscal year's budget. The Citizen's Budget will be published on the Council's social media and website after final budget adoption. 

 

4.

A public hearing regarding the annual disclosure of funds transferred from the utility enterprise funds to other funds for the upcoming budget. (23-008)

The proposed transfer is $20,011,285 from enterprise funds to other funds in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget.

 

5.

public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Provo City Budget. (23-008)

            The purpose of this public hearing is to allow citizens to express their opinions to            the Council regarding the City Budget. 

 

Redevelopment Agency of Provo

 

6.

A public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Provo City Redevelopment Agency Budget (23-008)

The purpose of this public hearing is to allow citizens to express their opinions to the Council regarding the Provo City Redevelopment Agency Budget.

 

Stormwater Service District

 

7.

A public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2023-2024 Stormwater Service District budget (23-008)

 The purpose of this public hearing is to allow citizens to express their opinions to the Council regarding the Stormwater Service District budget.

 

Action Agenda

 

8.

A resolution authorizing an interfund loan, a transfer, and an appropriation between the Parks and Recreation CIP Fund and the Golf Course Fund in the amount of $381,000 for the construction of a golf cart storage facility. (23-046)

 As part of the golf course’s effort to become the most environmentally sustainable facility in the region, we are needing to add a new cart storage facility that will be the groundwork for a 100% electric cart fleet. The current cart storage area only holds 38 carts and has not allowed the course to convert its 80 carts to electric. This building will hold and be able to charge 80 electric golf carts. We are hoping upon completion of the facility we will transition to an electric fleet within 2 to 3 years when electric cart pricing normalizes. The opportunity to build the building now is driven by a partnership between the new Noorda Osteopathic Medical School and the completion of their new roadway and campus. The Noorda Osteopathic Medical School has agreed to pay for the concrete slab for the building. The total cost of the project is $381,000. Funding for this project will be from an internal loan from the Parks and Recreation Department CIP Fund that will be paid back over 7 years from golf course revenues.

 

9.

A resolution approving the Program Year 2023 Annual Action Plan, Fourth Year Update to the 2020-24 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, as amended. (23-027)

This is the Annual Action plan allocating funds and setting goals for CDBG and HOME funding. This is year 4 in the 20-24 Consolidated Plan 

 

10.

An ordinance amending Provo City Code regarding location of boats, recreational vehicles, and trailers, Section 14.34.060. Citywide Application. PLOTA20230034

 Section 14.34.060 of the Provo City Code currently regulates the location of boats, boat trailers and travel trailers in residential zones of Provo City. Development Services Department wishes to amend the text of this section to clarify the wording as well as include Trailers, along with a definition of Trailers in section 14.06.020. It is believed that this will allow for a more equitable enforcement of trailers in general throughout Provo City Residential Zones.

 

11.

An ordinance amending Provo City Code regarding downtown parking in Sections 14.21A.150 and 14.21B.140 PLOTA20230094

The Development Services Department is requesting approval of text amendments to the General Downtown (DT1) and Downtown Core (DT2) Zones in order to add parking exemptions for some existing structures in portions of downtown Provo. These exemptions would only be for existing buildings when a change of use occurs and would not apply to any new expansion of the buildings within the defined area. 


The specific area identifies the area for which this exemption would be applicable and runs from 500 West to 100 East on Center Street, and Center Street to 300 North on University Avenue. This area includes 115 properties, of which 105 have very little or no off-street parking on site. 63 of the properties are within the official Provo Downtown Historic District, which runs from 300 West to 100 East along Center Street. The proposed amendments state that buildings that have frontage in the area described above will not be required to provide any new off-street parking unless there is an addition. 

 

12.

**CONTINUED** An ordinance amending the zone map class. of approx. 2 acres of property, located at 2075 W Center Street, from R1.8 to MU & authorizing and related development agreement. Provo Bay Neighborhood. (PLRZ20210271)

Steve Turley is requesting approval of a zone change at 2075 West Center Street that would replace approximately 2 acres of the existing R1.8 (OneFamily Residential) zone on the north portion of the parcel with the MU (Mixed Use) zone and leave the remainder of the lot as undeveloped R1.8 zoned land. The property is surrounded by mostly detached one-family dwellings, with R1.8 zoning to the west and south and R1.8PD zoning to the southeast. The property to the south of this lot is currently vacant, and there is a PF zone on one parcel to the east for a fire station. To the north and northeast of the property is the CG zone which includes the 7- 11 and some vacant commercial parcels that are home to temporary commercial uses at times. The dominant land use in this area are single-family homes, with around forty (40) one family detached dwellings within five-hundred feet (500’) of the subject property. 

 

Adjournment



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