What's Up? - 31 October 2016

Happy Halloween everyone. Here is the rundown of tomorrow's meetings.

What's Coming Up?

COUNCIL WORK MEETING

12:00 PM, Tuesday, November 1st, City Conference Room, 351 West Center

1. A discussion regarding Housing Committee recommendations
   There is no information on this item in the document packet, so it's hard to comment on it. The Committee was established to address one of the Council Priorities: Housing.
2. A discussion on Land Trusts in Provo
   There is no information on this item either. Back in July we had a presentation by Community Housing Trust which is operating up in Summit County. Land Trusts seemed to be an interesting tool for ensuring quality affordable housing.
3. A discussion on the creation and mission of the Solar & Energy Committee
   Nothing in the document packet, but we'll be creating the committee which will advise the Council on policy regarding solar generation in Provo.
4. A discussion on community solar
   Again, nothing in the document packet, but I've very optimistic about the potential of community solar to be an important part of Provo's energy future.
5. Changes to Provo City code related to Provo 360 software implementation for business licensing
   Finally, something with information in our packet. The City is implementing a new integreted software system which is more flexible than the current system. With this new implementation, it is proposed that we move to renewing business licences and rental dwelling licences based on the month of application rather than a set month for all licences each year.
6. A discussion about the Provo Metropolitan Water Board appointments and related updates to Provo City Code
   There may be some contradictions in the document packet or maybe I'm just confused. Overall, the proposal is for the Water Board to be expanded to 7 members from the current 5.
7. A discussion on Provo City property and the proposed conversion to the Land and Water Conservation Fund
   Recreational property, previously acquired though the Land and Water Conservation Fund was inappropriately though inadvertently sold off rather than being "converted" by being replaced by new recreational property. This oversight has been identified and two new sites have been identified as possible replacements. See the document packet for more information.
8. A discussion regarding section in Vision 2050 
1. Section 1: Family and Neighborhoods
2. Section 2: Land Use and Growth
3. Section 9: Transportation and Mobility

We are reviewing proposed updates to the City's main visioning document (moving Vision 2030 to Vision 2050). We will be reviewing and discussing the three listed sections.
9. Provo City Community Development Department requests review and recommendation of the Southeast Neighborhoods Plan. Provost, Provost South, and Spring Creek Neighborhoods.

COUNCIL MEETING

5:30 PM, Tuesday, November 1st, Council Chambers, 351 West Center

1. An ordinance amending Provo City Code and the Consolidated Fee Schedule with regard to license administration and fees charged for Business Licensing.
   This is the same as item 5 in the Work Meeting above.
2. An ordinance granting First Digital a non-exclusive franchise in order for it to operate a telecommunications network in Provo City, Utah.
   I'm looking forward to learning more about First Digital.
3. An ordinance amending the Zone Map Classification of approximately 0.31 acres of real property, generally located at 245 North 500 West, from Residential Conservation (RC) to General Downtown (DT-1). Dixon Neighborhood.
   Here is what I wrote before it was heard in the last Work Meeting: "As a resident of Dixon Neighborhood, I've seen this request coming for a while. I am struggling with it because I see very little advantage for the community, and a significant disadvantage. The desire of the applicant is to increase the number of residential units by one in two existing buildings. Current zoning for the properties won't allow for it. City Staff has suggested that the property could be rezoned to DT-1 which would allow the additional units, but also a whole lot more. The applicant has proposed (at least to the neighborhood) that they would enter into a development agreement saying that the land would only be used as-is, with the additional units. I don't see a huge public purpose in adding two new units to existing buildings. Rezoning property from RC to DT-1 seems like an awfully large step, usually reserved for a significant redevelopment that will significantly benefit the community. And the restrictive development agreement is my biggest concern. I think that this area of the 500 W corridor needs to be redeveloped. Signing an agreement to lock in the current use and exteriors will add a new obstacle to rejuvenating this stretch."
4. An ordinance amending Provo City Code to alter the number of Planning Commission members, their terms of office, and other details relating to Planning Commission rules. City-Wide Impact.
   My previous explanation: "The proposal will move the Commission for 7 members and two alternates to 9 full members while still only requiring 4 members to make a quorum."