Citizens Agenda for Meetings on July 18, 2023

Citizens Agenda for Meetings on July 18, 2023

Citizens Agenda

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This meeting will be conducted both in-person and virtually. The in-person meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall (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 Governing Board Work Meeting 12:00 PM, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Council Chambers (Room 100) Hybrid meeting: 445 W. Center Street, Provo, UT 84601 or https://www.youtube.com/provocitycouncil

The in-person meeting will be held in the Council Chambers. 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. If one platform is unavailable, please try the other. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can join via telephone following the instructions below.

To listen to the meeting by phone: July 18 Work Meeting: Dial 346-248-7799. Enter Meeting ID 816 6255 1257 and press #. When asked for a participant ID, press #.

Agenda

Roll Call

Prayer

Approval of Minutes

 

May 16, 2023 Council Meeting

 

June 20, 2023 Work Meeting

 

Business

 

1.	An Ordinance Amending Provo City Code To Expand Prohibitions On Depositing Materials On Sidewalks And Streets And To Regulate Street Parking Of Recreational Vehicles, Boats, And Trailers. (23-054)

 

2.

An ordinance amending the Zone Classification of approximately 1.36 acres located between 5065 N Canyon Rd & 5075 N Canyon Rd, From One-Family Residential (R1.20) to One-Family Residential (R1.10). N Timpview Neighborhood. (PLRZ20230073) The applicant is requesting approval to rezone the three properties from the single-family residential R1.20 zone to the R1.10 zone to allow for greater flexibility in lot configuration. The proposed rezone will consist of three parcels totaling approximately 1.36 acres of land that is all owned by the applicant. No new lots are being created as part of the rezone request. Each lot has an existing single-family home built on the lot. The proposed rezone is supported by the General Plan Map as a residential land use.

 

3.

A resolution instituting a Fire Restriction Order. (23-052) By order of the Provo City Fire Marshal, the following fire restrictions are in place along the Provo City Watershed effective July 20, 2023. Fires are prohibited in the Provo City watershed except in approved fire pits located in improved campgrounds and picnic areas, and within permanent fire pits in residential properties. The restricted area includes all mountains and canyons beginning at the Springville City line and extends along the east bench of Provo to the Provo City line, then along Provo Canyon up to, and including South Fork. These restrictions are put in place to protect the Provo City water supply. Due to the drying vegetation following a wetter than normal winter, and the need to protect our wildland urban interface, and available water supply, it is incumbent on each of us to decrease the risk of catastrophic fire. Provo Fire & Rescue encourages a safe and cautious approach to the use of fire near our canyons and mountains. Fires shall be contained in an improved fire ring or pit in improved campgrounds and picnic areas. Violations of this Fire Restriction Order are a Class B Misdemeanor. Questions regarding these fire restrictions may be directed to the Fire Prevention Bureau at Provo Fire & Rescue by calling 801-852-6321 or email at firemarshal@provo.org. Fire restrictions are effective beginning at noon on Thursday, July 20, 2023. This fire restriction notice is published on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 0800.

 

4.	A discussion regarding the Conservation and Resiliency Plan. (23-021) As part of the City's ongoing effort to plan and guide the city's management for decades to come, this plan focuses on environmental sustainability and good governance of natural resources.

 

5.	A discussion regarding housing affordability. (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.

 

6.

A presentation regarding efforts addressing homelessness in Provo City - The Refuge (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 Refuge.

 

Redevelopment Agency Governing Board

 

7.

A discussion regarding expanding the tax increment finance agreement with Rivers Edge on University (The Mix). (23-045) Due the delay in obtaining control of the project and with the accompanying rapid increase in both construction and financing costs, Brighton is requesting the Agency to amend the interlocal agreements to start in 2025 and to collaborate with the School District to allow Brighton to receive tax increment beyond the six-year term.

 

8.

A discussion regarding expanding the tax increment finance agreement with the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine. (23-045) The economic costs of constructing on this site have increased due to the removal of thousands of tons of trash as well as the required foundational systems, and the installation of a methane mitigation system to dissipate methane gasses. The initial scope of the project was estimated at $160 million but has now increased to over $400 million. Expanding the scope and term of the agreement will increase the estimated value of the property from $22 million to over $400 million.

 

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 Regular Meeting Agenda 5:30 PM, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Council Chambers (Room 100) Hybrid meeting: 445 W. Center Street, Provo, UT 84601 or https://www.youtube.com/provocitycouncil The in-person meeting will be held in the Council Chambers. 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. If one platform is unavailable, please try the other. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can join via telephone following the instructions below. 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 appointing an individual to the Civil Service Commission. (23-005) Due to a vacancy on the Civil Service Commission, the Council is appointing a new Commission member.   2. An ordinance amending Provo City Code regarding apartment building signage requirements. Citywide Application. (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. This ordinance is the result of Council direction regarding the issue.   3. An ordinance amending Provo City Code to add official city maps. (23-053) This ordinance would establish 4 official city maps. These would be the General Plan, Zoning, Neighborhood District and Annexation maps. This ordinance, if enacted, would provide links to these official maps within the Provo City Code which would be updated regularly to match new legislation.    4. An ordinance amending Provo City Code section 9.20.130(6) to correct a typo. (23-023) As part of regular code cleanup, this is an ordinance amending Provo City Code section 9.20.130(6) to correct a typo.    5. A Resolution Approving the Petition to Annex Approximately 3.46 Acres Of Property Located at Approximately 5500 North Canyon Road. North Timpview Neighborhood (PLANEX20230020) This item is an annexation request for property located at approximately 5500 N Canyon Rd. The total acreage is approximately 3.46 contiguous acres (west parcel). The subject area is located just south of Indian Road Trailhead and east of Canyon Road. The property lies approximately one-half mile south of Provo Canyon, and 800 feet from the boundary of Orem City. There is a dwelling on the subject property along with a city utility station.   6. A Resolution Approving the Petition to Annex Approximately 5.64 Acres Of Property Located at Approximately 5500 North Canyon Road. North Timpview Neighborhood (PLANEX20230020) This item is an annexation request for property located at approximately 5500 N Canyon Rd. The total acreage is approximately 5.64 contiguous acres (east property). The subject area is located just south of Indian Road Trailhead and east of Canyon Road. The property lies approximately one-half mile south of Provo Canyon, and 800 feet from the boundary of Orem City. There are agricultural buildings and city infrastructure on the subject property.   7. An Ordinance Amending Provo City Code to Expand Prohibitions on Depositing Materials on Sidewalks and Streets and to Regulate Street Parking of Recreational Vehicles, Boats, and Trailers. (23-054) The Parking Division is requesting approval of text amendments to Provo City code 9.15 adding any obstructions that are unsightly or render travel on the sidewalk or roadway unsafe. The current code list yard debris but does not specify obstructions.    8. An ordinance amending the Zone Classification of approx 1.36 acres located between 5065 N Canyon Rd & 5075 N Canyon Rd, From One-Family Residential (R1.20) to One-Family Residential (R1.10). N Timpview Neighborhood. (PLRZ20230073) The applicant is requesting approval to rezone the three properties from the single-family residential R1.20 zone to the R1.10 zone to allow for greater flexibility in lot configuration. The proposed rezone will consist of three parcels totaling approximately 1.36 acres of land that is all owned by the applicant. No new lots are being created as part of the rezone request. Each lot has an existing single-family home built on the lot. The proposed rezone is supported by the General Plan Map as a residential land use.   9. An ordinance amending the zone map class. of approx. 2 acres of property, located at 2075 W Center Street, from One-Family Residential (R1.8) to Mixed Use (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 (One Family 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.    10. A resolution instituting a Fire Restriction Order. (23-052) WHEREAS, it the Provo fire code official has determined that existing hazardous environmental conditions necessitate certain ignition source restrictions and it has been proposed that Provo City adopt the restrictions in the Notice of Fire Restrictions attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, Utah Code 15A-5-202.5 provides that a municipal legislative body may prohibit fire ignition based upon such a finding of the fire code official; and WHEREAS, the Provo City watershed is once again faced with a persistent drought; and WHEREAS, on June 7, 2022, the Municipal Council met to ascertain the facts regarding this matter and receive public comment, which facts and comments are found in the public record of the Council’s consideration; and WHEREAS, after considering the facts presented to the Municipal Council, the Council finds that (i) the attached Notice of Fire Restrictions should be approved, and (ii) such action furthers the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Provo City.    11. ***CONTINUED*** Barry Finch requests an Ordinance Text Amendment to Section 14.08.020 (Permitted Uses in the A1 Zone), to add "Meeting Halls for Rent" as a new conditional use in the A1 (Agricultural) zone. Citywide Application. PLOTA20230082   Redevelopment Agency of Provo   12. A discussion regarding an update to the RDA bylaws (23-045) The Board has expressed a desire to update the RDA bylaws. The draft that will be presented today will include minor clerical updates as well as other more substantive updates as requested by the Board.   Adjournment

 

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