The items that will likely generate the most public interest are the urban deer removal program and the resolution on changing the form of the county government.
PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Work Meeting Agenda
Work Meetings are designed to be a less formal venue for discussion among Council Members. Generally, no public input is taken during the meeting.
- A discussion regarding a proposed Permit Parking Plan ordinance amendment. (19-002)
In mid- to late-2018, the Policy Governance Committee began discussions to clean up and make amendments to certain elements of the Permit Parking code (see Provo City Code Chapter 9.80). The Permit Parking Areas currently in code have been subject to certain code language that has been outdated since the Parking Enforcement has gone 21st Century. There is no longer a need for actual permits due to the electronic system that Parking Enforcement has put in place. Then there were some procedural elements that the Policy Governance Committee chose to amend certain elements to tighten up the process and add a step for the Planning Commission to review the Permit Parking Area plans. This step is thought to help the Council obtain a land use perspective on these Permit Parking Area plans. Also, there is a fee added to the Consolidated Fee Schedule. - A discussion regarding a resolution of support for the recommendation from the Utah County Good Governance Board regarding the Utah County structure of government. (19-060)
After several weeks of deliberation, on Monday, June 10, 2019, the Utah County Good Governance Board joined Strengthen Utah County in recommending that Utah County change its form of government from a three-person commission to a full-time mayor with seven part-time council members. Five council members would be elected in geographic districts, and two would be elected at large. The recommended change will be placed on the ballot this November 2019. This change is long overdue. There is consensus in the community that this should happen and should happen this fall. I strongly support the recommendations. Presentation only. This item was already scheduled for the Council Meeting on July 9, 2019. - A discussion regarding the proposed Urban Deer Control Plan. (19-047)
The Urban Deer program has received preliminary approval from the Council to progress to the point where an Urban Deer Control Plan has been put together, a budget has been prepared, and the Council needs to approve the final pieces in order to make the Plan operational. To do this this resolution takes three steps: 1. This is the second required public hearing to renew our Certificate of Registration with the Division of Wildlife Resources 2. This resolution approves the Urban Deer Control Plan, and 3. Appropriates the needed funds to make it operational. The COR from the Division of Wildlife Resources will be authorized for another three-year period. This is the final step in making the Urban Deer Program move forward in the process. We've run this program for three years, but it is difficult to get good measurements as to what the impact has been. As we renew the program, we have an opportunity to make improvements based on what we've learned.
The non-lethal portion of the old program was expensive, unsafe for the workers, and too often ended in death for the translocated deer. I don't believe the council will continue this portion. The lethal portion can only be used in the less populous areas of the city, where the urban deer mix with the mountain deer. This year there is a new option, it traps, like the old non-lethal option, but instead of transporting the deer they are euthanized. This option can be used in the denser parts of the city where the urban deer hang out. I believe the council will be renewing the program without the old non-lethal option. I hope that the council focuses on the new trap-and-euthanize option, but gives the operator enough flexibility to adjust to what makes the most sense.A motion to replace the text beginning in line 9 of the resolution with the text from the second paragraph of Exhibit A was approved 6:0, with David Sewell excused. A motion to change the language to read 'up to$15,000' for the appropriation was approved 6:0, with David Sewell excused. This item was already scheduled for the Council Meeting on July 9, 2019. - A discussion regarding proposed amendments to Personnel Policies in Title 4. (19-082)
As the Administration was preparing for implementing changes to leave policies that were proposed with the annual budget this year, a number of inconsistencies between current practices and some older provisions of the Municipal Code in Title 4 were noted. Many of the personnel provisions in Title 4 are no longer in alignment with standard personnel policies and administrative practices and are somewhat antiquated. A few of these include: - A provision that 'total remuneration' to employees cannot exceed the amount in the pay plan - for many years bonuses, temporary acting pay, sick leave buy back and other programs technically haven’t been in alignment with the code
- Leave administration practices that have evolved over time that are no longer technically in compliance with older provisions of the code
- A requirement that all new employees start at step 1 of their ranges - for at least 20 years starting wage for a new employee has been based on experience, market and other factors that have helped attract and retain quality employees. The police lateral program established last year, for example, would not be in keeping with the strict interpretation of Title 4.
I believe Provo City Code is too specific and rigid when it comes to employee compensation. It should establish broad principles and policies and leave plenty of room for the administration to adopt best practices and adapt to the changing labor market to remain competitive and attract and retain quality employees to serve our residents. Presentation only. This item will return to the Council at a future date. - A discussion regarding a proposed amendment to Provo City Code 14.50(30) to amend the title, purpose, and objectives to the 50 East Project Redevelopment Option Zone. Spring Creek Neighborhood. (PLOTA20190170)
The proposed ordinance amendment will amend the text of the existing 14.50(30) PRO Zone to allow the zone to be more adaptable to the proposed 64-unit condo project and potential future projects in other areas focused on entry-level housing. The existing language is specific in title, as well as, the purpose and objectives to a project that was not constructed. Planning Commission recommended approval. This won't change any of the regulations. It changes the descriptive language identifying the zone. Presentation only. This item was already scheduled for the Council Meeting on July 9, 2019.
Policy Items Referred From the Planning Commission
Closed Meeting
Adjournment
PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Agenda
5:30 PM, Tuesday, July 9, 2019
- Introduction of the new Foothills Neighborhood Chair, Ruth Thomas.
- Introduction of the new North Park Neighborhood Chair, Eric Chase.
Public Comment
- This public comment period is intended to allow comment on matters that do not appear on the agenda. Each speaker will generally be limited to two minutes. Fifteen minutes has been set aside for this comment period.
- For items on the agenda requiring a public hearing, time to comment will be provided, after the item is presented, for all those who wish to speak.
- For items not requiring a public hearing, public comment will still be taken following presentation of the item, but will be limited to a ten minute total comment period.
Action Agenda
- A resolution consenting to the appointment of individuals to various boards and commissions. (19-003)
The Mayor regularly makes appointments to various boards and commissions, with the consent of the Municipal Council. The following appointments will be presented to the Council for their consent: - Kris Whitehead - Airport Board
- Adam Robertson - Airport Board
- Scott Glenn - Arts Council
- Jeff Ringer - Landmarks Commission
- Diane Christensen - Landmarks Commission
- Susan Fales - Landmarks Commission
- Jaisa Bishop - Landmarks Commission
- Jennifer Wright - Library Board
- Rebecca Burton - Library Board
- Cynthia Gagon - Library Board
- Allyssa Pike - Library Board
- Andrew Renick - Board of Adjustment
Approved 5:0, with David Sewell and David Harding excused. - A resolution supporting the Utah County Good Governance Advisory Board's proposal to include the change of government question on the November 2019 ballot. (19-060)
This was item 2 on the work meeting agenda. Like I said in the Work Meeting preview, 'This change is long overdue. There is consensus in the community that this should happen and should happen this fall. I strongly support the recommendations.' Approved 5:0, with David Sewell and David Harding excused. - A resolution authorizing submission of a final Urban Deer Control Plan and authorizing the request for the Certificate of Registration ('COR') from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. (19-047)
This was item 3 on the work meeting agenda. This is what I said earlier on this item, 'We've run this program for three years, but it is difficult to get good measurements as to what the impact has been. As we renew the program, we have an opportunity to make improvements based on what we've learned.
The non-lethal portion of the old program was expensive, unsafe for the workers, and too often ended in death for the translocated deer. I don't believe the council will continue this portion. The lethal portion can only be used in the less populous areas of the city, where the urban deer mix with the mountain deer. This year there is a new option, it traps, like the old non-lethal option, but instead of transporting the deer they are euthanized. This option can be used in the denser parts of the city where the urban deer hang out. I believe the council will be renewing the program without the old non-lethal option. I hope that the council focuses on the new trap-and-euthanize option, but gives the operator enough flexibility to adjust to what makes the most sense.'Approved 5:0, with David Sewell and David Harding excused. - An ordinance amending Provo City Code to establish a Division of Community and Neighborhood Services and Department of Development Services. (19-036)
During the Mayor's State of the Union in January 2019, she announced that the Administration would be restructuring to create two separate departments in order to provide better service delivery to residents in the form of a one-stop shop for development. The two departments--Dept. of Community and Neighborhood Services and Dept. of Development Services--would be created by taking the tasks held in Economic Development, Redevelopment Agency, and then divvying up some of the services from Community Development and Public Works to get the employees for these departments. The Administration will address the Title 2 amendments necessary to formally create the Division of Community and Neighborhood Services and the Department of Development Services. Like I said earlier, 'This is a pretty big deal, and is the culmination of years of effort. I believe this restructuring will better serve the interests of Provo.' Approved 5:0, with David Sewell and David Harding excused. - An ordinance to amend Provo City Code 14.50(30) to amend the title, purpose, and objectives to the 50 East Project Redevelopment Option Zone. Spring Creek Neighborhood. (PLOTA20190170)
This was item 5 on the work meeting agenda. From the earlier meeting, 'This won't change any of the regulations. It changes the descriptive language identifying the zone.' Approved 5:0, with David Sewell and David Harding excused. - ***CONTINUED***An ordinance amending the General Plan designation from Public Facilities (PF) to Residential (R) for approx 0.78 acres of real property generally located at 862 E Quail Valley Drive. Edgemont Neighborhood. (PLGPA20190009)
This item was not ready to be heard - ***CONTINUED***An ordinance amending the Zone Map classification of approx 0.78 acres of real property, generally located at 862 East Quail Valley Drive, from Public Facilities (PF) Low Density Residential (LDR). Edgemont Neighborhood. (PLRZ20180430)
This item was not ready to be heard - ***CONTINUED*** An ordinance amending Provo City Code Section 14.34.285 regarding the design standards for buildings in the Campus Mixed Use Zone. City-wide application. (PLOTA20190025)
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