Syracuse public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Syracuse, Utah Planning Commission meeting on December 20, 2022. The agenda lists public hearings and meeting documents but provides no details on specific items. The content is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions described.

• Public Hearing Notice - Dec. 20, 2022
• Planning Commission Meeting - Dec. 20, 2022
• Planning Commission Packet - Dec. 20, 2022

The Commission recommended City Council approval for a 2.98-acre rezone to allow an events center. A minor subdivision for a two-lot plat was conditionally approved, while a proposed change to fence height requirements was tabled for revisions.

• Recommended City Council approval of rezoning 2.98 acres from A-1 to General Commercial for Glen Eagle Golf Club (unanimous)
• Approved Bytheway minor subdivision at 3340 W 700 S conditional on addressing staff comments (unanimous)
• Tabled proposed amendment to fence height requirements pending revisions (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for December 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for November 1, 2022, April 20, 2021, and September 21, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed changes to animal care ordinances, including pet limits and coordination with Davis County, consider a city-initiated rezone of UDOT-owned properties along Antelope Drive, and discuss funding for a secondary water reservoir and culinary water supply. They will also review the council meeting schedule and continue strategic goals discussions.

• Discussion of pet limit options: Option A (3 dogs/cats, 4th with permit) or Option B (2 dogs/cats, 3rd with permit)
• Consideration of rezoning UDOT surplus properties along Antelope Drive from residential to commercial (GC zone)
• Discussion of West Davis Corridor landscape design process
• Discussion of secondary water reservoir project funding options
• Discussion of culinary water supply

The Council identified a second fire station and a culinary water tower as top priorities for the FY2024 budget. They also referred a proposed commercial rezoning of UDOT surplus land to the Planning Commission and supported cost-reduction adjustments for the secondary water reservoir project.

• Prioritized second fire station as top priority for FY2024 budget (unanimous)
• Prioritized culinary water tower for future development in FY2024 budget
• Referred UDOT surplus land commercial rezoning to Planning Commission
• Supported recommended cost-reduction adjustments for secondary water reservoir project
• Directed staff to pursue a culinary water contract with Weber Basin
• Decided to keep current Council meeting schedule and format unchanged
• Supported exploring dog park options based on resident feedback

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed resolution updating and amending the consolidated Syracuse City Fee Schedule. The meeting will take place on December 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and via Zoom. The public is invited to comment on the proposed fee changes.

• Public hearing on proposed resolution to update and amend the consolidated Syracuse City Fee Schedule

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a special business meeting to consider several ordinances, resolutions, and contracts. Key items include a proposed rezoning of property at 3200 West 700 South, updates to business licensing and food truck regulations, a new fee schedule, and multiple contract awards for construction and engineering services. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the fee schedule and an annual audit presentation.

• Ordinance 2022-31: Rezone 3200 West 700 South from Commercial to Medium-Density Residential
• Ordinance 2022-32: Amend business licensing, food truck, and home occupation regulations
• Resolution R22-37: Add low impact business license fee and FOG daily fine to fee schedule
• Contract with Craythorne, Inc. for BMX Park road, utilities, and parking lot
• Ordinance 2022-33: Grant electric utility franchise to Rocky Mountain Power

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including road and utility work for the BMX Park and improvements to the Emergency Operations Center. The Council also updated business licensing and food truck ordinances and established pools of engineering firms for city projects.

• Approved $1,035,122.09 contract with Craythorne, Inc. for BMX Park road, utilities, and parking (All in favor)
• Approved $681,848 contract with City Creek Construction for Emergency Operations Center improvements (All in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-32 updating business licensing, food truck, and home occupation regulations (All in favor)
• Adopted Resolution R22-37 adding a $25 low impact business license fee and $100 daily FOG fine (All in favor)
• Approved engineering pools: WCG, JUB, and Bowen Collins for Civil; WCG, Horrocks, and JUB for Environmental (All in favor)
• Approved professional service contracts with WCG for Traffic and Blu Line Designs for Parks/Landscape (All in favor)
• Authorized Mayor to execute UDOT agreement for $150,000 TAP funding for Shoreline Trail gaps (All in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-33 granting a 20-year electric utility franchise to Rocky Mountain Power (All in favor)

Planning Commission

The Syracuse, Utah Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 6, 2022, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and no substantive business.

• Meeting canceled

Planning Commission

This meeting of the Syracuse, Utah Planning Commission, scheduled for November 15, 2022, was canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a special business meeting to consider an ordinance amending the Sensitive Overlay Zone development requirements, a resolution authorizing a consultant agreement for West Davis Corridor aesthetics design, and awarding a contract for the Syracuse Secondary Reservoir Project Phase 2. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and public comment periods. The meeting is largely procedural with these three action items.

• Proposed Ordinance 2022-30 amending Syracuse City Code Section 10.125.120 for preliminary requirements in Sensitive Overlay Zone
• Proposed Resolution R22-36 authorizing Consultant Services Agreement with Blu Line for West Davis Corridor aesthetics improvement design
• Authorize Administration to award contract for Syracuse Secondary Reservoir Project Phase 2
• Approval of minutes from September 27 and October 11, 2022 meetings
• Closed executive session possible for individual, litigation, or real property discussion

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a work session to discuss several planning items, including a proposed General Plan Amendment for a 184-unit residential development at approximately 3200 W. 700 S., despite the Planning Commission's unanimous recommendation to deny it. The council will also review proposed business licensing and food truck ordinance amendments, discuss a possible fence height text amendment, and consider the Governor's proclamation on Great Salt Lake water rights. A 90-minute strategic goals discussion on water/drought and RDA goals is also scheduled.

• General Plan Amendment for 184 residential units (117 townhomes, 67 small-lot single-family) on 20.5 acres at 3200 W. 700 S.
• Planning Commission recommended denial of the amendment; residents opposed the project and Thurgood Lane connection to SR-193.
• Proposed text amendments to Chapters 5 and 10 on business licensing, home occupations, and food trucks.
• Discussion on possible fence height amendment in Section 10.30.060 for front yards.
• Discussion on Governor Cox's proclamation closing Great Salt Lake Basin to new water right appropriations.

The City Council postponed action on a General Plan Amendment for a proposed residential project at 3200 W. 700 S. following resident opposition and a recommendation for denial from the Planning Commission. The Council also referred a request to increase front yard fence heights to the Planning Commission for evaluation.

• Postponed action on General Plan Amendment for 184-unit project at 3200 W. 700 S.
• Referred front yard fence height increase request to Planning Commission
• Agreed to consider business licensing ordinance amendments at the next business meeting

City Council

The Syracuse City Redevelopment Agency is deciding whether to reimburse Don's Meats $8,700 for parking lot improvements already installed at 1947 W. Antelope Drive. The improvements, including curbing and bollards, were made to address safety concerns about cars cutting through the lot. The RDA has $558,000 in its account and has previously funded similar projects in the Town Center area.

• Resolution RDA R22-04 authorizes $8,700 reimbursement to Don's Meats for parking lot improvements
• Improvements include 120 linear feet of reinforced concrete curbing and 100 feet of parking bollards and chain
• Project located at 1947 W. Antelope Drive, within the Syracuse Town Center Redevelopment Area
• RDA account balance is $558,000; $200,000 budgeted for additional Town Center parking lot improvements
• Agreement requires Don's Meats to maintain improvements for at least five years

The Syracuse City Redevelopment Agency approved a resolution to reimburse Don’s Meats for parking lot improvements. The project installed concrete curbing and bollards to prevent speeding traffic from cutting through the property. The agency determined the improvements benefit neighboring businesses within the Syracuse Town Center Redevelopment Area.

• Approved Resolution R22-04 to reimburse $8,700 for parking lot improvements at Don’s Meats (Unanimous)

Syracuse Arts Council

The Syracuse City Arts Council will meet to discuss the 2022-2023 season lineup, including orchestra, jazz band, and theatre performances, as well as fundraisers like Battle of the Bands. The council will also consider sponsorship letters, new shirts, and publicity efforts.

• Review and approve budget expenditures since October 12, 2022
• Discuss 2022-2023 season events: Orchestra (Dec 5, Feb 27, Apr 10), Jazz Band (Dec 5, spring TBD, North Ogden Jazz Festival, Heritage Days), Jr. Theatre summer camp, Theatre 'Freaky Friday' (July 2023)
• Fundraiser: Battle of the Bands (Feb/March 2023)
• Report on UAM Grants focus group
• Sponsorship letters and new shirts

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Syracuse, Utah Planning Commission meeting on November 1, 2022, at 6:00 PM. The agenda lists public hearings and includes meeting documents, but no specific items, proposals, or decisions are described in the text provided.

• Public hearings scheduled for 11/01/2022
• Planning Commission meeting agenda and packet available

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended denying a General Plan amendment for a 186-unit residential development. The commission approved a site plan for a Walmart fuel station and recommended city council approval for business license code amendments.

• Recommended denial of General Plan amendment for 186-unit residential project at 3200 W 700 S (Unanimous)
• Approved commercial site plan for Walmart service/fuel station at 2228 W 1700 S (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of text amendments to City Code sections 5 and 10 regarding business licenses (6-1)
• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Disaster Preparedness Committee

The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including magazine article assignments, updates on CERT and RDAP classes, and reports on recent public events. They will also review a city letter for new residents and plan the 2023 disaster preparedness exercise focused on RDAP training.

• Review of November magazine article on winter care for chickens
• Discussion of CERT class combining with other cities
• Report on Public Safety Open House held 10/13
• Approval of city letter for new move-in welcome packet
• 2023 Disaster Preparedness Exercise to focus on RDAP training

City Council

This is a special business meeting with only two agenda items: a motion to adjourn into a closed executive session and then adjournment. The closed session is authorized under state law to discuss an individual's character or health, pending litigation, or real property transactions. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed executive session under Utah Code 52-4-205 for personnel, litigation, or real property matters

The City Council convened for a special meeting and entered a closed executive session. No substantive public decisions were recorded before the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved motion to adjourn into closed executive session (All Aye)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (All Aye)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council and Redevelopment Agency are holding a joint work session to discuss several items, including a presentation from Rocky Mountain Power on tree pruning and removal procedures, a proposed RDA incentive for Don's Meats parking lot improvements, and a presentation on the D.A.R.E. program. They will also review planning items, including a proposed zone text amendment for the Sensitive Overlay Zone, and responses to RFQs and RFPs for engineering and landscape design services. No final decisions are being made at this work session.

• Rocky Mountain Power franchise agreement (draft) with 10-year term and vegetation management standards
• RDA incentive request for Don's Meats parking lot improvements
• Proposed zone text amendment to Syracuse City Code Section 10.125 (Sensitive Overlay Zone)
• Review of RFQ responses for Engineering Services
• Review of RFP responses for landscape design for West Davis Corridor project

The City Council expressed support for providing an $8,700 RDA incentive to Don's Meats for completed safety improvements. Councilmembers also reached a consensus to award a landscaping contract for the West Davis Highway project to Blu Line. Other items, including a zoning amendment and engineering RFQs, were discussed for future action.

• Supported $8,700 RDA incentive for Don's Meats parking lot improvements
• Reached consensus to award West Davis Highway landscaping contract to Blu Line
• Agreed to move November business meeting to November 15
• Cancelled November 22 work session for Thanksgiving
• Proposed December 13 business/work session and cancelled Christmas week meeting

Planning Commission

The Syracuse, Utah Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 18, 2022, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

Syracuse Arts Council

The Syracuse Arts Council is meeting to vote on a Summer Show and review the 2022-2023 season event schedule. The body will also discuss equipment needs and UAM Grant focus group volunteers.

• Vote on Summer Show
• Review of 2022-2023 season events including Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Jr. Theatre
• Approval of budget expenditures since September 7, 2022
• Review of Sponsorship Form edits
• Discussion of equipment needed for the upcoming season

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a business meeting with an appeal hearing for a secondary water citation, a public hearing on a budget adjustment, and several proposed zoning and code ordinance amendments. The council will also consider authorizing a grant agreement for a secondary water metering project and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Appeal hearing for Sue Wagner regarding $200 fine for secondary water violation at 2437 West 1500 South
• Resolution R22-35 adjusting FY2023 budget
• Ordinance 2022-26 rezoning 3348 W. 700 S. from A-1/R-1 to R-3
• Ordinance 2022-27 amending yard encroachment rules for walkout basement stairs
• Ordinance 2022-28 amending dog kennel and commercial boarding regulations

The Council voted unanimously to accept a $10 million state grant for converting non-metered secondary water services to metered, with a required 30% city match of about $6.4 million. They also adopted a budget adjustment resolution (R22-35) for FY2023, rezoned a property at 3348 W. 700 S. from A-1/R-1 to R-3, and approved three code amendments: allowing below-ground walkout basement stairs to encroach into yards, relaxing dog kennel and commercial boarding regulations, and reducing rear yard setbacks in the R-2 zone from 30 to 25 feet. A water violation appeal hearing for Sue Wagner was continued to the next meeting.

• Authorized mayor to execute $10M grant agreement with Utah DNR for secondary water metering (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R22-35 adjusting FY2023 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-26 rezoning 3348 W. 700 S. from A-1/R-1 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-27 allowing below-ground walkout basement stairs to encroach into yards (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-28 relaxing dog kennel and commercial boarding regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-29 reducing rear yard setbacks in R-2 zone from 30 to 25 feet (unanimous)
• Continued Sue Wagner's water violation appeal hearing to next business meeting
• Approved minutes of August 23 and September 13 meetings as amended (unanimous)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will meet on October 11, 2022, to conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the FY2023 budget. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom. The public is invited to comment on the proposed amendments.

• Public hearing on FY2023 budget amendments
• Meeting held via Zoom and in person at Syracuse City Hall, 1979 W. 1900 S.

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Syracuse, Utah Planning Commission meeting on October 4, 2022. The agenda lists public hearings and includes meeting documents, but no specific items are described in the text provided.

• Public hearings scheduled
• Meeting agenda and packet available as PDF documents

The Syracuse Planning Commission voted 4-2 to deny a proposed text amendment to the Mixed Use Development (MXD) zone ordinance. The amendment would have reduced maximum building height to 30 feet, increased commercial module sizes, and restricted Development Agreements. Commissioners who voted against the amendment cited concerns about limiting flexibility and the need for housing.

• Denied proposed MXD zone text amendment (4-2)
• Recommended City Council approval of rezone of parcels at 3340 W 700 S from R-1 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Approved two-lot Gregory subdivision at approx. 2735 S 2400 W, conditional on engineering requirements (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with corrected zoning designation for item 5 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will consider two actions: purchasing a house at 546 W. 2525 S. for the Sand Ridge Parkway widening project, and entering a reimbursement agreement with Woodside Homes for the city's share of 2400 West construction. Both items are up for authorization.

• Purchase of 546 W. 2525 S. for $675,000 (fair market appraisal) using Transportation Impact Fees for Sand Ridge Parkway widening
• Reimbursement agreement with Woodside Homes for 2400 West construction, city share estimated at $289,393.07
• 2400 West connects 3000 South to Gentile Road, adjacent to future 50-acre park
• Grant of $3,720,623 from WFRC Surface Transportation Program for Phase Two of Sand Ridge Parkway widening

The Syracuse City Council held a special meeting on September 27, 2022, and approved two items: a real estate purchase contract for a property at 546 W. 2525 S. for $675,000 to facilitate the Sand Ridge Parkway widening project, and a reimbursement agreement with Woodside Homes for construction of 2400 West. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Authorized administration to execute a Real Estate Purchase Contract for property at 546 W. 2525 S. for $675,000, funded by transportation impact fees, for the Sand Ridge Parkway widening project (unanimous).
• Authorized administration to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with Woodside Homes for the city's share ($289,393.07) of 2400 West road construction, funded by transportation impact fees (unanimous).

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will discuss parking issues near Syracuse High School, review the West Davis Corridor land use study, and consider improvements to Founders and Stoker Parks. They will also review several planning items including a zone change and text amendments, and discuss budget amendments for FY 2023.

• Zone change and preliminary plat for property at 3348 W. 700 S. from R-1 to R-3
• Zone text amendments on walkout basement stair encroachments, commercial dog boarding, Sensitive Overlay Zone, and rear setbacks in R-2
• Discussion of parking issues near Syracuse High School (Banbury Drive/700 South area)
• Presentation of West Davis Corridor land use study (award $150,000, local match $11,000)
• Review of draft RFP for West Davis Highway landscaping/aesthetic improvements

The Syracuse City Council held a work session discussing parking issues at Syracuse High School, Founders Park and Stoker Park improvement projects, a Fire Department alerting system upgrade, and proposed budget amendments for FY2023. No formal votes were taken; the council provided direction to staff on several items and scheduled action items for future business meetings.

• Discussed parking issues at Syracuse High School; staff to draft a policy for council consideration
• Supported proceeding with an RFP for Founders Park improvements and budget amendments
• Reviewed options for Stoker Park improvements; decision deferred to future budget amendment discussion
• Discussed Fire Department alerting system upgrade; action item to be placed on next business meeting agenda
• Approved proceeding with RFP for West Davis Highway landscaping design services
• Comfortable proceeding with zone change and preliminary plat for 3348 W. 700 S. at next business meeting
• Comfortable proceeding with zone text amendment for walkout basement stair encroachments at next business meeting
• Advised staff to further research commercial dog boarding text amendment and develop language distinguishing kennels from boarding facilities

Disaster Preparedness Committee

The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee is meeting to review routine business, including magazine article assignments, CERT and RDAP class updates, and the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Exercise. They will also receive updates on the proposed Emergency Preparedness Fair at Syracuse High School, scheduled for September 24 with no cost to the public.

• CERT class canceled due to lack of participation
• 2023 Disaster Preparedness Exercise discussion
• Emergency Preparedness Fair at Syracuse High School on 9/24, no cost to public
• Fair to include 133 displays, food trucks, and city booths
• Magazine articles on canned foods, Halloween preparedness, and winter care for chickens

Planning Commission

The Syracuse City Planning Commission is holding public hearings and a regular meeting on September 20, 2022. The agenda includes public hearings and a meeting packet, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

• Public hearings scheduled
• Regular meeting agenda
• Meeting packet available

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of three items: a rezone of 0.591 acres at 3348 West 700 South from R-1 to R-3 to allow subdivision into two single-family lots; a site plan for a Jack in the Box fast-food restaurant at 1726 South Bluff Ridge Drive, conditional on compliance with city requirements; and a text amendment to Syracuse City Code 10.125 that would remove the requirement for a Jurisdictional Determination from the Army Corps of Engineers for properties in the Sensitive Overlay Zone if a third-party study and national database show no wetlands.

• Approved the agenda for the September 20, 2022 meeting unanimously.
• Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting & Work Session for September 6, 2022 as presented.
• Recommended City Council approval of a rezone from R-1 to R-3 at 3348 West 700 South to create an additional single-family lot.
• Recommended City Council approval of the site plan for a Jack in the Box fast-food restaurant at 1726 South Bluff Ridge Drive, conditional upon compliance with Syracuse City requirements.
• Recommended City Council adoption of a text amendment to Syracuse City Code 10.125 concerning the Sensitive Overlay Zone, removing the requirement for a Jurisdictional Determination from the Army Corps of Engineers under certain conditions.

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold appeal hearings for two residents contesting fines for secondary water violations, and will review an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to keep a Conditional Use Permit for Swim Kids. The council will also consider resolutions and ordinances on city attorney appointment, wage scale, surplus police vehicles, moderate-income housing, zoning map changes, and fats/oils/grease control, plus discuss emergency backup power for the police station.

• Appeal hearings for water violation fines: Robert Love ($1,700 total) and Marina Couturier ($700 total)
• Appeal of Conditional Use Permit for Swim Kids at 738 W 2525 S
• Proposed Resolution R22-34 appointing a City Attorney
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-23 rezoning properties on South 2000 West from R-1 to PRD and GC
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-22 amending General Plan for moderate-income housing

The Council voted to deny a rezone of four properties from R-1 to Planned Residential Development (PRD) for a proposed townhome community, with Councilmember Bingham dissenting. Separately, they approved a rezone of four other properties from R-1 to General Commercial (GC), with Councilmember Watson dissenting. The Council also reduced two water violation fines to $200 each, appointed Brieanne Brass as City Attorney, and adopted updates to the General Plan for moderate-income housing.

• Denied rezone of 446, 460, 478, 506 S 2000 W from R-1 to PRD (5-1)
• Approved rezone of 320, 322, 334, 368 S 2000 W from R-1 to GC (5-1)
• Reduced Robert Love's water violation fine to $200 (5-1)
• Reduced Marina Couturier's water violation fine to $200 (5-1)
• Appointed Brieanne Brass as City Attorney via Resolution R22-34 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-21 amending Disaster Preparedness Committee membership (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R22-33 updating FY 2022-2023 wage scale (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-22 updating General Plan moderate-income housing element (unanimous)

City Council

The Syracuse City Special Redevelopment Agency (RDA) will consider a resolution authorizing a $30,000 reimbursement to Café Zupas for transportation impact fees paid for its new restaurant in the Syracuse Town Center. The developer paid $118,000 in permit fees and requested assistance to offset costs they say are higher than in other cities. The RDA board previously reviewed the proposal on August 23, 2022, and forwarded it for a vote at this meeting.

• Resolution RDA R22-03 authorizing tax increment financing (TIF) agreement with Café Zupas
• $30,000 reimbursement for transportation impact fees
• Café Zupas restaurant construction in Syracuse Town Center near Walmart
• Land purchased from city for $390,000; total permit fees paid were $118,000
• Agreement requires restaurant completion by June 30, 2023

The Syracuse City Redevelopment Agency approved Resolution RDA R22-03, authorizing a tax increment financing agreement to provide $30,000 in assistance to Zupas for a new restaurant in the Syracuse Town Center. The company had paid $118,000 in permit fees and requested help to offset higher costs compared to other cities. Construction has already begun.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution RDA R22-03 authorizing TIF agreement for Zupas restaurant construction (unanimous)

Syracuse Arts Council

The Syracuse Arts Council will review budget expenditures and consider revisions to the 2022 budget. The council will also propose the 2023 budget and vote on season show decisions for 2022-2024.

• Revision of the 2022 Approved Budget
• Proposal and possible vote on the 2023 Budget
• Vote on 2022-2023 season show decisions, including the 2023-2024 Jr. Show
• Discussion of sponsorship and publicity via Syracuse Connection
• Review of 2022-2023 season events including Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Theatre

Planning Commission

The Syracuse, UT Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on September 6, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda includes public hearings, but no specific items are listed in the provided text. The agenda appears to be procedural, with attached documents for reference.

• Public hearings scheduled for 09/06/2022
• Meeting packet available for review

The Syracuse Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of a text amendment establishing regulations for indoor animal boarding facilities. The commission also recommended approval of subdivision amendments for Stonefield Estates and Legacy Park Estates, denied a proposed reduction in the R-2 rear setback requirement, and approved a site plan for a new industrial building. A rezone/development agreement for the Village on 2000 W was recommended for approval with a condition requiring concrete fencing.

• Recommended City Council approval of text amendment for indoor animal boarding facilities (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of Stonefield Estates subdivision amendment (5-1)
• Recommended City Council approval of Legacy Park Estates subdivision amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council denial of R-2 rear setback reduction to 25 feet (5-1)
• Recommended City Council approval of exterior stairwell setback encroachment amendment (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Syracuse Flex Building 4 at 1384 W 350 S (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of Village on 2000 W rezone/development agreement with concrete fencing condition (6-1)

Disaster Preparedness Committee

The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee is meeting to discuss and review routine business, including approving magazine articles, updating CERT and RDAP classes, and planning the 2023 disaster preparedness exercise. They will also receive updates on the proposed Emergency Preparedness Fair at Syracuse High School, scheduled for September 24, which will feature displays, mini classes, and food trucks at no cost to the public.

• 2023 Disaster Preparedness Exercise discussion
• Emergency Preparedness Fair at Syracuse High School, projected 9/24, no cost to public, ~133 displays arranged
• CERT Class Update
• RDAP Class Update
• Magazine articles for Sept-Dec issues (topics: canned foods, Halloween preparedness, winter care for chickens)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council is holding a special business meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the crossing guard hiring process. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with the call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion and/or action regarding crossing guard hiring process

The Syracuse City Council voted unanimously to authorize adjusting the wage scale for crossing guard positions, based on a benchmark analysis showing the current pay was too low to attract and retain staff. The new wage scale will be $15.24-$20.95, a 42-51% increase, with no FY23 budget impact but an estimated $60,000 increase in FY24.

• Authorized administration to adjust crossing guard wage scale (unanimous)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council and RDA will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a reimbursement agreement with Woodside Homes for road construction on 2400 West, an annual fraud risk assessment, and proposed updates to city codes. The council will also consider planning items such as an RDA impact fee reduction for Café Zupas and a zone change request. No final decisions will be made at this work session.

• Reimbursement agreement with Woodside Homes for 2400 West construction, city share $289,393.07
• Annual fraud risk assessment review; current score 355 (low risk)
• Proposed updates to Syracuse City Code on sewer regulations
• RDA impact fee reduction request for Café Zupas project
• Zone change application from R-1 to GC and PRD at 2000 West and SR-193

The City Council discussed multiple agenda items during a work session, including support for creating a part-time Firefighter I position to address staffing shortages in the Fire Department. The Council also expressed support for moving forward with an incentive agreement for the Café Zupas project and for updating the General Plan's housing section. No formal votes were taken as this was a work session.

• Supported creating a part-time Firefighter I position with a wage scale of $14.67-$20.51 to fill open positions; directed staff to add an action item to the next business meeting agenda.
• Expressed support for moving forward with an incentive agreement for Café Zupas' request for $30,000 in RDA assistance for impact fee reduction.
• Indicated willingness to move General Plan updates related to affordable housing to a business meeting for action.
• Supported including secondary water line stubs as part of future capital projects for rear-lot service relocations.
• Agreed to schedule a work session after the September 13 business meeting to continue reviewing the zone change application for 2000 West and SR 193.
• Supported the Police Chief's recommendation to adjust crossing guard wages to $15.24-$20.95, with evaluation of additional benefits in coming months.
• Indicated comfort proceeding to approval of the reimbursement agreement with Woodside Homes for 2400 West construction at a future business meeting.
• Agreed that reasonable questions to applicants or visitors during meetings should be allowed by the Mayor.

Planning Commission

The Syracuse, Utah Planning Commission is meeting on August 16, 2022, to hold public hearings and conduct its regular meeting. The agenda includes public hearing documents and a meeting packet, but no specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

• Public hearings scheduled for 6:00 PM
• Regular Planning Commission meeting
• Meeting packet available for review

The Syracuse Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of a rezone for the Village on 2000 W project, changing 11.73 acres from R-1 to GC and PRD. They also approved a subdivision amendment for Grayson Ridge East and tabled a text amendment on commercial boarding. The meeting included public hearings and reports from the City Council liaison.

• Approved agenda with adjusted City Council liaison report timing (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for August 2, 2022 regular and work sessions (unanimous)
• Approved Grayson Ridge East subdivision amendment for Phases 2 and 3 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of rezone for Village on 2000 W (unanimous)
• Tabled commercial boarding text amendment until next meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:28 PM to proceed with work session (unanimous)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council is holding a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase. If approved, the city's property tax revenue would rise by 33.54% over last year, excluding new growth. For a $535,000 home, the annual city tax would go from $372.23 to $496.99, and for a business of the same value, from $676.78 to $903.62.

• Public hearing on proposed property tax increase
• Residential tax on $535,000 home increases $124.76/year
• Business tax on $535,000 property increases $226.84/year
• Property tax revenue up 33.54% over last year
• Hearing at Syracuse City Hall, 1979 West 1900 South, 6:00 PM

City Council

The Syracuse City Council is holding a Truth in Taxation hearing and will consider adopting Resolution R22-30, which sets the certified tax rate and adopts the final budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The proposed budget includes a property tax increase of $1,193,000 to fund the second half of the paramedic program and additional city staff positions. The council may accept the proposed rate, a portion of it, or reject it and accept the county certified rate.

• Proposed property tax increase of $1,193,000
• Funding for paramedic program ($450,000)
• New positions: Police Officer III, 2 Park Maintenance Workers, Facilities Maintenance Tech, Public Information Specialist, HR Specialist, Public Works Inspector
• Utility fee increase of $6.91 per user per month
• Resolution R22-30 setting tax rate between .001265 and 0.001689

The Syracuse City Council held a Truth in Taxation hearing and voted unanimously to adopt Resolution R22-30, setting the certified tax rate at 0.001689 and adopting the final budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The tax rate increase will generate an additional $1,193,000 in revenue, funding the transition of paramedic services, new staff positions, and other services. The decision was made after hearing public comments, with all council members voting in favor.

• Adopted Resolution R22-30 setting certified tax rate at 0.001689 and final budget for FY 2022-23 (unanimous)
• Approved property tax increase generating $1,193,000 in additional revenue
• Funded paramedic service transition ($450,000) and new staff positions including Police Officer III, parks maintenance workers, and others

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a business meeting with several action items, including a development agreement for the HCA Syracuse Mixed Use Project, ordinances on secondary water violation fines and Youth Council organization, a real estate purchase for the Walnut Grove detention basin, and discussions on Youth Court and crossing guard positions. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a possible closed session.

• Consideration of Development Agreement for HCA Syracuse Mixed Use Project at 2000 West SR-193
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-20 amending secondary water violation citation amounts
• Public hearing on Resolution R22-31 amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule for secondary water violations
• Authorize real estate purchase contract for Walnut Grove detention basin property at approximately 975 W. 2920 S.
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-18 amending Syracuse Youth Council organization

The Syracuse City Council approved a development agreement for the HCA Syracuse Mixed Use Project at 2000 West SR-193, which includes up to $800,000 in transportation impact fee credits for the developer. The council also adopted ordinances amending the Planning Commission's scope, secondary water violation fines, and Youth Council organization, and authorized the sale of the Walnut Grove detention basin property. All votes were unanimous.

• Authorized execution of development agreement for HCA Syracuse Mixed Use Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-19 amending Planning Commission scope (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-20 amending secondary water violation citation amounts (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R22-31 amending consolidated fee schedule for water violations (unanimous)
• Authorized real estate purchase contract for Walnut Grove detention basin property (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-18 amending Youth Council organization (unanimous)
• Approved option 2 for Youth Court administration: contract with Lori Smith for $7,500/year (unanimous)
• Reappointed Libby Fawcett to Arts Council via Resolution R22-32 (unanimous)

Syracuse Arts Council

The Syracuse City Arts Council is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes and budget expenditures. They will discuss and vote on pricing and the production team for the upcoming Mary Poppins Jr. production, and discuss the 2022-2023 season. Elections for officers for the new season are also on the agenda.

• Vote on Mary Poppins Jr. fees and production team
• Discussion of 2022-2023 SCAC season
• Election of officers for 2022-2023 season
• Approve budget expenditures since June 1, 2022
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission is holding public hearings and a regular meeting on August 2, 2022. The agenda includes a public hearing notice and a meeting packet, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

• Public hearings scheduled for 6:00 PM
• Regular meeting at 6:00 PM
• Meeting packet available as PDF

The Syracuse Planning Commission held public hearings and made decisions on five items. They extended the SwimKids conditional use permit for one year (6-1), approved a new conditional use permit for Colorful Creations Preschool, approved a site plan for Choice Foodservice Equipment, recommended City Council approval of a land sale for a detention basin, and recommended approval of General Plan housing amendments with a focus on affordable single-family dwellings. All motions except the SwimKids extension were unanimous.

• Extended SwimKids conditional use permit for one year (6-1, Hunter nay)
• Approved Colorful Creations Preschool CUP: 6 sessions/week, up to 12 students/session (unanimous)
• Approved Choice Foodservice Equipment site plan at 322 S 1000 W (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of Walnut Grove detention basin land sale at 950 W 2920 S (unanimous)
• Recommended General Plan housing amendments with added focus on affordable single-family dwellings (unanimous)

Disaster Preparedness Committee

The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including reviewing meeting minutes, assigning magazine articles, and receiving updates on CERT and RDAP classes. They will also discuss the 2023 disaster preparedness exercise and updates on a proposed emergency preparedness fair at Syracuse High School, projected for September 24 with no cost to the public.

• Emergency Preparedness Fair at Syracuse High School, projected 9/24, no cost to public, with about 133 displays and food trucks
• Discussion of 2023 Disaster Preparedness Exercise
• CERT Class Update
• RDAP Class Update
• Magazine articles for Syracuse Connection, including topics like canned foods and expiration dates, and winter care for chickens

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will review a draft franchise agreement with Rocky Mountain Power, which grants the utility rights to use city rights-of-way for electric facilities. The council will also discuss planning items, including architectural review procedures, ADU building permit fees, open space requirements in the Cluster Zone, a possible amendment to the Planning Commission's scope, the Youth Council, and budget preparation for Truth in Taxation. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Review draft Rocky Mountain Power franchise agreement (10-year term proposed)
• Discussion on building permit fees for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Discussion on open space requirements in Cluster Zone
• Possible amendment of City Code Section 3.10.080 on Planning Commission scope
• General budget discussion and Truth in Taxation preparation

The Syracuse City Council held a work session on July 26, 2022, discussing several items but making no final decisions. They reviewed a draft franchise agreement with Rocky Mountain Power, discussed architectural review procedures, ADU impact fees, open space requirements in the Cluster Zone, a possible amendment to Planning Commission scope, the Youth Council, and budget preparation. No formal votes were taken; direction was given to staff for future action.

• Directed staff to contact Rocky Mountain Power about adjusting resident notification language for tree removal (no vote)
• Concluded no changes needed to architectural standards at this time (no vote)
• Decided to keep existing ADU impact fee policy unchanged (no vote)
• Agreed to forward open space discussion to Planning Commission for recommendation (no vote)
• Indicated comfort with removing Planning Commission review of land transactions (no vote)
• Directed staff to draft Youth Council ordinance based on feedback (no vote)
• Provided feedback on Truth in Taxation presentation (no vote)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council is holding a special business meeting immediately following its work session. The only action item is a vote on whether to adjourn into a closed executive session to discuss an individual's character or health, pending litigation, or real property matters. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Consideration of closed executive session under Utah Code 52-4-205
• Possible topics: individual character/professional competence/health, pending litigation, real property purchase/exchange/lease

The Syracuse City Council met in a special session and voted unanimously to enter a closed executive session to discuss an individual's character or health, pending litigation, and possible real property transactions. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only public actions were adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned into closed executive session under Utah Code 52-4-205 (unanimous)
• Reconvened and adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Syracuse, Utah Planning Commission is meeting on July 19, 2022, with public hearings scheduled at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, followed by a regular meeting. The agenda packet includes documents for the hearings and the meeting, but the specific items to be discussed are not listed in the provided text.

• Public hearing at 6:00 PM
• Public hearing at 7:00 PM
• Regular meeting at 7:00 PM

The Syracuse Planning Commission approved three subdivision plats: the preliminary plat for Parkview at Shoreline Phases 3 and 4, the final plat for Legacy View Estates Phase 1, and the final plat for Sadie's Glen Phase 1. All motions carried unanimously. The commission also discussed upcoming agenda items and state affordable housing requirements during the work session.

• Approved preliminary plat for Parkview at Shoreline Phases 3 and 4 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Legacy View Estates Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Sadie's Glen Phase 1 (unanimous)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council is holding a business meeting with several action items, including zoning map amendments, a potential land trade/sale, and continued discussions on housing and budget. The agenda also includes routine approvals, appointments, and public comment periods.

• Proposed Ordinance 2022-15: Rezone property at ~1700 S. Banbury Drive from Agriculture A-1 to Planned Residential Development (PRD) and General Commercial (GC)
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-16: Rezone property at ~1100 S. 1675 W. from R-2 Residential to R-3 Residential
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-17: Amend code on accessory building encroachment into front yards of cul-de-sac properties
• Potential land trade/sale to Ivory Land Corporation for property at ~2325 S. 1230 W.
• Resolution R22-28: Authorize Interlocal Agreement with UDOT and West Point City for corridor preservation

The Syracuse City Council voted to deny a proposed land trade/sale with Ivory Homes for property at approximately 2325 S. 1230 W., which would have expanded Legacy Park and potentially built a new fire station. The council also approved a rezoning at 1700 S. Banbury Drive from Agriculture A-1 to Planned Residential Development (PRD) and General Commercial (GC), despite public opposition and a Planning Commission recommendation to deny. Other actions included approving minutes, appointments, and several ordinances, as well as discussing the Good Landlord Program and budget matters.

• Denied land trade/sale with Ivory Homes for property at 2325 S. 1230 W. (6-1, Savage opposed)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-15 rezoning 1700 S. Banbury Drive from A-1 to PRD and GC (6-1, Watson opposed)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-16 rezoning 1100 S. 1675 W. from R-2 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-17 amending accessory building setback for cul-de-sac properties (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R22-28 authorizing interlocal agreement with UDOT and West Point City (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions R22-29, R22-30, R22-31 appointing/re-appointing committee members (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 24, June 14, and special meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned into closed executive session for real property discussion (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Syracuse, Utah Planning Commission meeting on July 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda contains no listed items beyond the meeting notice and a linked agenda PDF, so it is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

City Council

The Syracuse City Council and Redevelopment Agency will hold a joint work session to discuss several items, including an update on the city's ADA Transition Plan, a request for proposals for engineering services, and multiple planning items such as zone changes and a General Plan update. The council will also discuss a possible Good Landlord/Crime Free Housing Program, aesthetic improvements on the West Davis Corridor, and budget preparations for Truth in Taxation.

• Update on ADA Transition Plan progress; 1,036 curb ramps still non-compliant
• Discussion of RFP for pool of Engineering Services contracts
• Zone change for 1700 S. Banbury Drive from A-1 to PRD and GC
• Zone change for 1100 S. 1675 W. from R-2 to R-3
• Discussion of Cooperative Corridor Preservation Agreement with UDOT for SR-193

The Syracuse City Council held a work session and made several decisions. They supported creating a pool of engineering firms for city projects and directed staff to provide more details. They also moved forward a zone change and preliminary plat for a townhome project at 1700 S. Banbury Drive, supported a zone change at 1100 S. 1675 W., and directed staff to prepare a code text amendment regarding accessory structures. The Council also decided to pursue a Good Landlord Program and left the secondary employment policy unchanged.

• Supported creating a pool of engineering firms for city projects
• Moved Banbury Drive zone change and preliminary plat to July 12 business meeting
• Supported zone change at 1100 S. 1675 W. from R-2 to R-3
• Directed staff to consider code text amendment for accessory structures
• Directed staff to include UDOT agreement on July 12 consent calendar
• Concluded to pursue creation of a Good Landlord Program
• Left secondary employment policy unchanged
• Moved moderate income housing strategy discussion to July 12

Disaster Preparedness Committee

The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee will meet to review routine business, including updates on the CERT and RDAP classes, volunteer recruitment for Heritage Days, and planning for the 2023 disaster preparedness exercise. They will also discuss the upcoming Emergency Preparedness Fair scheduled for September 24 at Syracuse High School, which will be free to the public and feature displays, classes, and food trucks.

• Emergency Preparedness Fair on 9/24 at Syracuse High School, no cost to public, with about 133 displays arranged
• 2023 Disaster Preparedness Exercise planning to begin in July meeting
• CERT Class Update and RDAP Class Update
• Volunteers needed for 6/25 Heritage Days to promote CERT training
• Magazine articles for Syracuse Connection: September (canned foods), November (winter care for chickens), others TBD

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission will hold public hearings on June 21, 2022, at 6 pm in the Council Chambers to discuss several land-use items. These include a rezone and preliminary subdivision for Banbury Place, a rezone in Heritage Crossing, a condominium partitioning, a preliminary subdivision for Sadie's Glen, and a text amendment on accessory structure setbacks. Public comments can be submitted in writing or delivered to the planning department before the meeting.

• Rezone of ~3.3 acres at 1700 S Banbury Drive from A-1 to PRD and GC zones (Erik Craythorne)
• Preliminary subdivision plat 'Banbury Place' on 9.45 acres at 1700 S Banbury Drive (Q-2 LLC)
• Rezone of 0.18 acres at 1100 S 1675 W from R-2 to R-3 in Heritage Crossing (D. Lance Cheshire)
• Partitioning of Elmore Plaza Condominium at 1013 W 2700 S into two units (Hugh Parke)
• Preliminary subdivision plat 'Sadie's Glen' on 5.91 acres at 2400 W 2700 S (Ovation Homes)

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission is meeting on June 21, 2022, to hold public hearings. The agenda lists three items, all scheduled for 6:00 P.M., but provides no details on the topics. The agenda is largely procedural, with only document links and times listed.

• Three public hearings scheduled for 6:00 P.M.
• Agenda packet and updated agenda documents available

The Syracuse Planning Commission voted to recommend the City Council deny Erik Craythorne's request to rezone approximately 3.3 acres at 1700 S Banbury Drive from A-1 to PRD and GC zones and approve the preliminary plat for Banbury Place with 95 dwelling lots. The motion carried 6-1, with Commissioner Gallegos voting nay. The Commission also recommended approval of a rezone for Lance Cheshire's property at 1100 S 1675 W, denied a proposed ordinance amendment regarding accessory structure setbacks, approved a subdivision amendment for Elmore Plaza Condominium, approved the preliminary plat for Sadie's Glen subdivision, and recommended approval of a secondary water basin land purchase.

• Recommended denial of Banbury Place rezone/development agreement and preliminary plat (6-1)
• Recommended approval of rezone at 1100 S 1675 W from R-2 to R-3 (6-1)
• Recommended denial of ordinance amendment 10.03.020 regarding accessory structure setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved Elmore Plaza Condominium subdivision amendment (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Sadie's Glen subdivision (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of secondary water basin land purchase at 2700 S 2000 W (unanimous)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council, acting as the Municipal Building Authority board, will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Resolution MBA22-01, which approves the annual budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The budget totals $1,032,270 in expenditures, primarily for bond principal and interest payments. This is the final meeting to adopt the budget before the June 22 state deadline.

• Public hearing on Resolution MBA22-01 adopting the FY2022-2023 Municipal Building Authority budget
• Budget includes $880,000 for bond principal payments and $149,250 for bond interest payments
• City lease payments projected at $940,000 for the fiscal year
• No changes made to the budget since the tentative approval on May 10, 2022

The Syracuse City Municipal Building Authority held a special meeting and adopted its annual budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 via Resolution MBA22-02. The public hearing was opened and closed with no comments. The board also adopted the related RDA budget resolution RDA22-01. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution MBA22-02, annual budget for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution RDA22-01, annual budget for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Municipal Building Authority will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The public is invited to attend and comment on the proposed budgets, which are available for inspection at the Administrative Services Director's office.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2022-2023 budgets for Syracuse City, RDA, and MBA
• Meeting held in person at 1979 W. 1900 S. or via Zoom
• Public comments on budget adoption will be heard
• Budget copies available for inspection at Administrative Services Director's office

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution that would update and amend the consolidated city fee schedule. The proposal includes adjustments throughout the existing schedule.

• Public hearing for Proposed Resolution updating and amending the Syracuse City Fee Schedule

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold public hearings on the tentative FY2022-23 operating budget (with a possible future tax rate increase) and on adjustments to storm water impact and utility fees. They will also consider resolutions on retirement participation rates, the city wage scale, a general plan map amendment for 1700 S. Banbury Drive, a boundary adjustment with West Point City, and personnel policy edits. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, an interlocal agreement for ambulance fee billing, and surplus fire department property disposal, plus a discussion on the future of the Youth Council.

• Public hearing on Resolution R22-22 adopting FY2022-23 tentative budget and continuing to August for possible tax rate increase
• Public hearing on Resolution R22-23 amending fee schedule for Storm Water Impact Fee and utility rates
• Resolution R22-24 adopting FY2022-23 wage scale
• Ordinance 2022-14 amending General Plan Map for 1700 S. Banbury Drive from Commercial to High-Density Residential
• Resolution R22-27 intent to adjust boundary with West Point City

The Syracuse City Council adopted the tentative FY 2022-2023 operating budget and continued the public hearing to August 9 to consider a property tax increase of $1,210,000. The council also approved several resolutions, including a fee schedule update raising utility rates by $6.91 per user per month, a wage scale, and a general plan map amendment for a townhome development. All votes were unanimous except for the wage scale (Carver opposed) and the general plan amendment (Watson opposed).

• Adopted Resolution R22-22 tentative FY 2022-23 budget, continued tax increase hearing to Aug. 9 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R22-23 fee schedule, raising utility rates by $6.91/month per user (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R22-24 wage scale for FY 2022-23 (5-1, Carver opposed)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-14 general plan map change at 1700 S. Banbury Dr. from Commercial to High-Density Residential (5-1, Watson opposed)
• Authorized interlocal agreement for paramedic billing and collection (unanimous)
• Authorized disposal of surplus fire department vehicles (2009 GMC Sierra 4500, 2002 Pierce 75' Ladder) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R22-25 URS retirement participation rates (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R22-26 personnel policy manual edits (unanimous)

City Council

The Syracuse City Redevelopment Agency (RDA) will meet to adopt the FY 2022-2023 annual budget and authorize a study for a new Community Development Project Area Plan along SR-193. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the May 10, 2022, special meeting.

• Public hearing for adopting the FY 2022-2023 annual budget (Resolution RDA R22-01)
• Authorization to prepare a draft Community Development Project Area Plan for the SR-193 area
• Approval of May 10, 2022, Special Meeting minutes

The Syracuse City Redevelopment Agency adopted its FY 2022-2023 budget (Resolution RDA22-01) and authorized preparation of a draft Community Development Project Area Plan (Resolution RDA22-02) for about 280 acres of farmland along SR-193 between 2000 W and 3000 W. Both motions passed unanimously. No public comments were made during the budget hearing.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 RDA budget via Resolution RDA22-01 (unanimous)
• Authorized draft Community Development Project Area Plan via Resolution RDA22-02 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Syracuse, UT Planning Commission meeting on June 7, 2022. The agenda lists three public hearings, all scheduled for 6:00 P.M., but provides no details on the topics or items to be discussed. The associated documents are referenced as PDFs but their content is not included in the text.

• Three public hearings scheduled for 6:00 P.M.

The Syracuse Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council deny a proposed land sale to Ivory Land Corporation, citing a verbal agreement with the Thurgood family that the property be used for a park. The commission also approved a subdivision amendment, a minor subdivision, and a commercial site plan for Café Zupa's. Commissioner elections were held, with Kenneth Hellewell appointed Chair and Keeth Kennington Vice-Chair.

• Recommended denial of land sale to Ivory Land Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved Harvest Point Phase 4 First Amendment at 2091 S 1300 W (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision at 2935 S 1000 W (unanimous)
• Approved commercial site plan for Café Zupa's at 2068 W 1700 S (unanimous)
• Appointed Kenneth Hellewell as Chair and Keeth Kennington as Vice-Chair (5-0, 2 abstentions)

Syracuse Arts Council

The Syracuse Arts Council will meet to discuss and vote on a proposed Reader's Theatre play. The body will also review upcoming season events and publicity for Shrek the Musical.

• Vote on proposed play "Dani and the Arabian Nights"
• Update on Fiona's Fairytale Ball
• Discussion of 2022-2023 SCAC Season
• Discussion of yard signs and ticket discounts for Shrek the Musical
• Approval of budget expenditures since May 4, 2022

Disaster Preparedness Committee

The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee is reviewing updates for CERT and RDAP classes. The committee is also discussing upcoming topics for the Syracuse Connection Magazine and planning for a 2023 disaster preparedness exercise.

• Proposed Emergency Preparedness fair at Syracuse High School on 9/24
• Review of September magazine article regarding canned foods and expiration dates
• Planning for the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Exercise beginning in July

City Council

The Syracuse City Council and Redevelopment Agency will hold a joint work session to discuss several items, including the future of the DARE program, a request to display magnets on city vehicles, and water conservation at the Syracuse Island Splash Pad. They will also review planning items such as a proposed General Plan amendment for townhomes at 1700 South Banbury Drive, a land use ordinance for farm animals, a potential boundary adjustment with West Point City, and a Community Development Project Area Plan along SR-193. The meeting includes a visit from Davis County Commissioner Kamalu and discussion of an interlocal agreement for advanced life support billing, surplus Fire Department property, personnel policy amendments, and the FY 2023 tentative budget.

• Discussion on DARE program future; costs about $8,500 annually, officer redeployed due to staffing shortage
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-14: General Plan Map amendment for .91 acres at 1700 South Banbury Drive from Commercial to High-Density Residential (tabled from May 10)
• Discussion of splash pad season reduction from 85 to 72 operating days for water conservation
• Proposed interlocal agreement for billing and collection of fees for advanced life support services
• Discussion of intent to create a Community Development Project Area Plan along south side of SR-193 from 2000 West to 3000 West

The Syracuse City Council held a work session and gave direction to move forward on several items. They directed staff to place the proposed General Plan amendment for 1700 South Banbury Drive on the next business meeting agenda for action, and supported proceeding with a boundary adjustment with West Point City. The Council also supported creating a Community Development Project Area Plan for land along SR-193, and directed staff to bring an interlocal agreement for advanced life support services to the next business meeting. No final votes were taken during this work session.

• Directed staff to add General Plan amendment for 1700 S Banbury Drive to next business meeting agenda
• Supported proceeding with boundary adjustment with West Point City
• Supported creating a Community Development Project Area Plan for SR-193 corridor
• Directed staff to add interlocal agreement for advanced life support services to next business meeting agenda
• Supported surplus of Fire Department vehicles (2009 GMC Sierra 4500 and 2002 Pierce 75' Ladder Truck)
• Accepted Personnel Policy amendments for first reading
• Gave Chief Atkin direction to begin evaluating options for revising DARE program
• Expressed support for CTC magnets on Police vehicles

Planning Commission

The provided text contains only a list of file names and document titles for the Syracuse Planning Commission meeting. There are no descriptions of proposed actions, decisions, or topics for discussion included in the source.

The Syracuse Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat for the Legacy View Estates subdivision, consisting of 65 lots on 24.53 acres in the R-2 zone. The public hearing had no comments. The commission also adopted the agenda and approved the May 3, 2022 minutes. A public hearing on a land sale to Ivory Land Corporation was rescheduled to June 7.

• Approved preliminary plat for Legacy View Estates (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Syracuse City Special Redevelopment Agency (RDA) is meeting to consider and possibly approve the sale of city-owned land at approximately 2068 W. 1900 S. to TRG Acquisitions, LLC for $390,000. The property was appraised at $345,000 and the offer is $365,000, with the city having purchased it in 2019 for $225,000. The Planning Commission has recommended approval, and the land was previously declared surplus. The meeting is procedural, focusing on this single sale item.

• Proposed sale of city-owned land at 2068 W. 1900 S. for $390,000
• Purchase agreement with TRG Acquisitions, LLC
• Appraisal valued property at $345,000; offer is $365,000
• Land purchased by RDA in 2019 for $225,000
• Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously

The Syracuse City Redevelopment Agency approved the sale of city-owned land at approximately 2068 W. 1900 S. for $365,000, exceeding the appraised value of $345,000. The land, purchased by the RDA in 2019 for $225,000, will be the future home of Zupa's restaurant. The vote was unanimous among present members, with one member excused.

• Approved sale of city-owned land at 2068 W. 1900 S. for $365,000 (unanimous, 4-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous, 4-0)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on water rate, recreation, and garbage fee increases, a budget adjustment, and up to $8.5 million in secondary water irrigation revenue bonds. The council will also vote on several zoning map changes, a development agreement for the Syracuse Hotel & Monterey West Project, and ordinances on water-wise landscaping and buffer yards. The agenda includes multiple public hearings and contract awards for reservoir, parks maintenance, and shoreline projects.

• Public hearing on $8.5M secondary water irrigation revenue bonds (no action)
• Public hearing on fee schedule changes: water rates, recreation fees, garbage container fees
• Public hearing on FY2022 budget adjustment
• Ordinance 2022-14: Rezone 1700 S. Banbury Dr. from Commercial to High-Density Residential
• Ordinance 2022-09: Rezone 2000 W. SR-193 from A-1 to MXD with development agreement

The Syracuse City Council approved a new tiered water rate structure designed to incentivize a 10% reduction in water use, along with increases to garbage container fees and recreation program fees. The Council also adopted a $1.5 million budget adjustment for FY2022, accepted the FY2022-2023 tentative budget, and authorized contracts for the Secondary Reservoir Project Phase 1, Parks Maintenance Facility, and Jensen Park Shoreline Project. Several zoning and development items were approved, including a hospital rezone, a hotel relocation, and a new water-wise landscaping ordinance, while a General Plan amendment for a townhome project was tabled.

• Adopted Resolution R22-20 updating fee schedule with new tiered water rates (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution R22-21 adjusting FY2022 budget by ~$1.5M (all in favor)
• Accepted FY2022-2023 tentative budget, removed art project, set June 14 hearing (all in favor)
• Authorized $3,385,757.75 contract for Secondary Reservoir Project Phase 1 (all in favor)
• Authorized $4,464,000 contract for Parks Maintenance Facility (all in favor)
• Authorized $65,295 contract for Jensen Park Shoreline Project (all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-07 requiring chain-link fencing between residential and agricultural properties (all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-08 water-wise landscaping rules, replacing 30% vegetation requirement with ban on yards void of vegetation (4-1, Savage opposed)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will meet on May 10, 2022, to conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022 budget (ending June 30, 2022). The meeting will be held both in person at City Hall and via Zoom. Residents are invited to comment on the proposed amendments, which are available for inspection at the Administrative Services Director's office.

• Public hearing on FY 2022 budget amendments
• Meeting held in person and via Zoom
• Comments accepted from the public

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed resolution to update and amend the consolidated city fee schedule. The proposal includes specific adjustments to the culinary water rate structure.

• Public hearing for Proposed Resolution updating the Syracuse City Fee Schedule
• Proposed adjustments to the culinary water rate structure

City Council

The Syracuse City Arts Council will meet to review budget expenditures since April 6, 2022. The council will also hold votes on a Reader’s Theatre proposal and a proposal for a second keyboard.

• Vote on Reader’s Theatre proposal
• Vote on proposal for 2nd Keyboard
• Review of budget expenditures since April 6, 2022
• Discussion of upcoming events including Shrek the Musical and Jr. Theatre Camp

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission is meeting on May 3, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. to hold public hearings and review the meeting packet. The agenda includes only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Public hearings scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
• Planning Commission packet review

The Syracuse Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of a 0.8-acre land sale at 2068 West 1700 South for a Café Zupas restaurant, a text amendment to city code sections regarding water-wise landscaping, and the final plat for Grayson Ridge Southwest subdivision (22 lots). All recommendations were unanimous. The commission also approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Recommended City Council approval of land sale for 0.8 acres at 2068 West 1700 South (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of water-wise landscaping text amendment to multiple code sections (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of final plat for Grayson Ridge Southwest at 3600 W 2000 S (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 19, 2022, January 4, 2022, January 19, 2021, November 3, 2020, October 20, 2020, and June 16, 2020 (6-0-1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council is considering Resolution R22-18 to authorize a contract with Robinson Waste Services for solid waste hauling. The proposed agreement would run from May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2027.

• Resolution R22-18: Authorizing a 5-year contract with Robinson Waste Services
• Monthly rate for first waste container: $4.60 per residence
• Monthly rate for green waste container: $4.50 per residence
• Additional waste container fee: $1.70 per month per residence
• Fuel allowance: 25% of diesel price over $3.69 per gallon

The Syracuse City Council held a special meeting on April 26, 2022, and adopted the agenda. The council approved Resolution R22-18, authorizing the mayor to execute a five-year contract with Robinson Waste Services for solid waste hauling, running from May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2027. The contract was awarded to Robinson Waste as the low bidder after an RFP process. No closed executive session was needed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R22-18 authorizing mayor to execute 5-year solid waste contract with Robinson Waste Services (unanimous)
• Declined to hold closed executive session

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a work session to discuss transportation grants, culinary water rate increases and drought response, and a parks maintenance facility construction bid that came in over budget. They will also consider several planning items, including zone changes, a general plan amendment, and code amendments. The meeting is a discussion session, with decisions expected at a future meeting.

• Discussion of transportation grants for 2500 West to SR-193 and trails
• Continued discussion of culinary water rates, including proposed residential increases and possible commercial rate changes
• Parks Maintenance Facility construction bids: North Ridge Construction $4,464,000, VanCon $6,200,000, against $3.3M budget
• Zone change for 2000 W. SR-193 from Agriculture (A-1) to Mixed-Use (MXD-H)
• Zone change for 300 S. 1550 W. from General Commercial (GC) to Mixed-Use (MXD)

The City Council held a work session and reached consensus on several items, including supporting the relocation of the Monterey West hotel to the southwest corner of 2000 W and SR 193, and tentatively supporting the addition of two apartment buildings in its place. The Council also directed staff to proceed with a transportation grant application for the 2500 West extension, and to schedule action on the Parks Maintenance Facility bid and water rate adjustments for the May 10 meeting. No formal votes were taken; all decisions are preliminary and subject to action at a future meeting.

• Supported pursuing transportation grant for 2500 West extension to SR 193 before trails funding
• Directed staff to solicit updated bids for Parks Maintenance Facility with minor design adjustments, action scheduled May 10
• Agreed to move Monterey West hotel to 2000 W/SR 193 and add two apartment buildings, with 30,000 sq ft hotel requirement retained
• Directed staff to include fire turnaround ordinance amendment on May 10 consent calendar
• Directed staff to include buffer yard ordinance discussion and vote on May 10 agenda
• Directed staff to include General Plan Map Amendment for 1700 S. Banbury Drive on May 10 agenda
• Directed staff to include MXD ordinance amendments on May 10 agenda for action
• Directed staff to include recruitment and retention policy adoption on May 10 consent calendar

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Syracuse, Utah Planning Commission meeting on April 19, 2022. The agenda lists public hearings and a meeting packet as documents, but provides no details on specific items, decisions, or proposals. The meeting appears to be limited to scheduled hearings with no substantive agenda content included.

• Public hearings scheduled for 6:00 P.M.
• Planning Commission packet available for the meeting

City Council

The Syracuse City Council is holding a budget retreat to discuss the FY2023 budget, including department operational budgets, capital and utility funds, and staffing. The agenda includes presentations from department heads and discussions on budget reconciliation and prioritization. The meeting is a working session to review and balance the upcoming fiscal year budget.

• Discussion of General Fund budgets for all departments, including Police, Fire, and Public Works
• Utility Funds discussion includes special focus on water metering strategy for Secondary Water
• Staffing/Recruitment and Retention Policy Discussion (90 minutes)
• Proposed new full-time Public Information Specialist position
• Proposed part-time dedicated passport agent, cost approx. $24,000

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed culinary water rate increases and secondary water metering strategies. The meeting also includes discussions on potential rain barrel subsidies, the 'Flip the Strip' turf removal program, and a draft for a new employee recruitment and retention policy.

• Proposed culinary water rate changes with an estimated annual impact of $231,000
• Discussion of secondary water meter conversion costs estimated between $13.9M and $17.5M
• Review of a draft Recruitment and Retention Policy with an estimated cost of $760,000
• Evaluation of potential subsidies for 50-gallon rain barrel purchases
• Update on 'Flip the Strip' program involving 141 properties excavated to date

The Syracuse City Council held a work session and discussed several items but made no final decisions. They expressed support for proposed residential water rate increases and for hiring staff to convert secondary water meters in-house, with further discussion planned for the budget retreat. They declined to subsidize a rain barrel program and tabled decisions on the Flip the Strip program and recruitment policy amendments.

• Supported residential water rate adjustments (discussion only)
• Supported in-house secondary water meter conversion (discussion only)
• Declined to subsidize rain barrel program
• Tabled Flip the Strip program decision to budget retreat
• Tabled recruitment and retention policy amendments for further review

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a business meeting on April 12, 2022, to consider several items, including a public hearing on a fee waiver request, adoption of a resolution authorizing up to $8.5 million in secondary water irrigation revenue bonds, awarding a contract for the 2022 Road Improvement Project, and proposed resolutions regulating pressure-irrigation water use and adopting an updated Emergency Operations Plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, introductions of new employees, and recognition of an engineering award.

• Public hearing on fee waiver request from Utah Cold War Veterans Foundation
• Resolution R22-15 authorizing up to $8,500,000 in secondary water irrigation revenue bonds, series 2022
• Authorize contract award for 2022 Road Improvement Project
• Proposed Resolution R22-16 restricting pressure-irrigation water use during 2022
• Proposed Resolution R22-17 adopting updated Emergency Operations Plan

Syracuse Arts Council

The Syracuse City Arts Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and budget expenditures, and to receive reports and discuss upcoming events. Items include a Battle of the Bands report, a proposal for a Reader's Theatre Group, and planning for remaining 2021-2022 season events such as Shrek the Musical and Jr. Theatre productions. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approve budget expenditures since March 2, 2022
• Battle of the Bands report
• Proposal for a Reader's Theatre Group as part of Theatre Committee
• Shrek the Musical, July 2022
• Jr. Theatre Camp and Mary Poppins Jr. 2023 Fall/Winter Production

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission is meeting for public hearings on April 5, 2022. The agenda lists two hearing items scheduled for 6:00 PM, but no details are provided in the text.

• Public hearing at 6:00 PM (item 1)
• Public hearing at 6:00 PM (item 2)

The Syracuse Planning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend City Council approval of a General Plan Map amendment by Q-2 LLC to change 0.91 acres at 1700 S Banbury Drive from Commercial to High-Density Residential for townhomes. The commission also unanimously approved the Harward Subdivision plat at 2914 W 1380 S and recommended approval of a text amendment to fire turnaround requirements. Public comment raised concerns about traffic, safety, parking, school overcrowding, and notification.

• Recommended approval of General Plan Map amendment for 0.91 acres at 1700 S Banbury Drive (4-3)
• Approved Harward Subdivision minor plat at 2914 W 1380 S (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to SCC 8.15 fire turnaround requirements (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from January 19, 2021 and January 4, 2022 (unanimous)

Disaster Preparedness Committee

The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee will meet to finalize plans for the April 23 disaster preparedness exercise, which will focus on a chemical spill and include public participation via Facebook and in-person at the conference room. They will also review magazine article assignments and updates on action items, including the CERT class cancellation and the Be Ready Utah EXPO recap.

• April 23 disaster preparedness exercise: chemical spill focus, three objectives (Code RED sign-up, car kits/go-bags, gas tank half full)
• Facebook post at 10am with likes counted at 10:30am to measure participation
• Magazine articles: June (storage items), July (pet preparedness), August/September topics TBD
• CERT class canceled until fall
• 2021 exercise had about 427 Zoom participants

City Council

The Syracuse City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including awarding a new solid waste contract, responding to severe drought with potential water restrictions, and possible land use changes for water conservation. They will also review planning items, the parks department, and receive training. No final votes are expected; decisions may come at future meetings.

• Solid waste RFP: Robinson Waste bid $515,476.80 vs Ace Disposal $639,462.24 for 1-year contract
• Weber Basin proposes 60% cut to secondary irrigation water, 40% to agriculture, 10% to culinary
• Potential $270,000 surcharge if Syracuse uses full culinary water allotment
• Discussion of amendments to land use codes to limit turf and require water-wise landscaping
• Possible boundary adjustment with West Point City

City Council

The Syracuse City Council is holding a special business meeting immediately following its work session. The only substantive action on the agenda is a vote to adjourn into a closed executive session to discuss an individual's character or health, pending litigation, or real property matters. No other business is scheduled.

• Consideration of closed executive session under Utah Code 52-4-205
• Possible discussion of pending litigation
• Possible discussion of real property purchase, exchange, or lease

The Syracuse City Council met in a special session and voted unanimously to adopt the agenda. They then voted unanimously to enter a closed executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, as permitted by state law. After reconvening, the council voted unanimously to adjourn without taking any other public action.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Moved into closed executive session to discuss real property (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Syracuse Arts Council

The Syracuse Arts Council is meeting to conduct a work session regarding items for the summer musical. The body will also review and adopt the minutes from the January 5, 2022 meeting.

• Work session for Summer Musical items

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission is meeting on March 15, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. to hold public hearings. The agenda includes three items, all scheduled for 6:00 P.M., but the specific topics are not detailed in the provided text. The agenda appears to be procedural, with no substantive items listed.

• Three public hearings scheduled at 6:00 P.M.
• Agenda documents include public hearings PDF and PC packet

The Syracuse Planning Commission recommended denial of a text amendment to SCC 10.30.080 that would have required developers to install more durable fences (concrete or chain link) in certain buffer scenarios. The commission also unanimously approved a site plan for the Trico Flex Office warehouse at 1771 S. Bluff Ridge Drive. The meeting included no public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Recommended denial of text amendment to SCC 10.30.080 (5-1)
• Approved site plan for Trico Flex Office at 1771 S. Bluff Ridge Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Feb 2, 2021; Jan 1, 2021; Feb 15, 2022; Mar 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will meet to consider a zone change for property at 2325 S. 1230 W. and a public hearing regarding the City Consolidated Fee Schedule. The agenda also includes discussions on opioid litigation settlement participation and updates to the municipal water rights code.

• Zone change application from Agriculture (A-1) to Residential (R-2) for 2325 S. 1230 W.
• Public hearing for Proposed Resolution R22-11 to adjust the City Consolidated Fee Schedule
• Proposed Ordinance 2022-06 regarding payments in lieu of dedication of water rights
• Proposed Resolution R22-14 for participation in State of Utah opioid litigation settlement
• Proposed Resolution R22-13 to adopt an updated wage scale for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022

The Syracuse City Council adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including an updated fee schedule, a wage scale adjustment, and a zone change for a property at 2325 S. 1230 W. The Council also approved participation in the State of Utah opioid litigation settlement and tabled the annual Open and Public Meetings Act training.

• Adopted Resolution R22-11 amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution R22-12 approving sponsorship of the CTC Illumination event indefinitely (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution R22-13 adopting an updated wage scale for FY ending June 30, 2022 (all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-05 rezoning 2325 S. 1230 W. from A-1 to R-2 (all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-06 amending water rights in-lieu fee from 50% to 33% (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution R22-14 authorizing participation in State of Utah opioid litigation settlement (all in favor)
• Tabled annual OPMA/Ethics/Rules training until a future agenda (4-1, Teague opposed)
• Adjourned into closed executive session (all in favor)

Syracuse Arts Council

The Council will review budget expenditures since January 5, 2022, and discuss upcoming seasonal programming. Discussion topics include Battle of the Bands updates, costume rental prices, and various theatre productions.

• Approval of budget expenditures since January 5, 2022
• Battle of the Bands update
• Rental prices for costumes and set pieces
• Spring/Summer production of Shrek
• Orchestra performance on April 18, 2022

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission will hold public hearings on March 1, 2022, during its regular meeting. The main item is a preliminary plat for Grayson Ridge Southwest, a 12.145-acre subdivision with 22 lots in the R-1 zone. Public comments will be accepted via Zoom, email, or mail before the meeting.

• Preliminary plat for Grayson Ridge Southwest at 3600 W 2000 South, 12.145 acres, 22 lots, R-1 zone
• Public hearing on the plat
• Meeting at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers, 1979 West 1900 South, or via Zoom

Disaster Preparedness Committee

The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee is reviewing plans for an earthquake and chemical spill simulation scheduled for April 23. The committee is also reviewing upcoming topics for the Syracuse Connection Magazine.

• Discussion of April 23rd disaster exercise focusing on a chemical spill scenario
• Review of emergency car kit article by Brigham Young for April publication
• Review of raised garden beds article by Duane Cheney for May publication
• Evaluation of communication methods including HAM radio and Facebook engagement

City Council

The Council is reviewing proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, including a $1,866,000 project for a BMX course park. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning changes, museum expansion plans, and updates to the city fee schedule.

• Proposed $1,866,000 budget addition for a new BMX Course Park
• Zone change application for property at 2000 West and S.R. 193 from Agriculture to Mixed Use Development
• Zone change application for 2325 S. 1230 S. from Agriculture to Residential (R-2)
• Proposed budget amendments including $540,000 increase in Sales Tax revenue
• Presentation on Museum Complex expansion needs along Antelope Drive

The Syracuse City Council held a work session on February 22, 2022, and made several decisions. They decided to proceed with publishing a request for proposal (RFP) for a new solid waste services contract, rather than accepting the requested 7.5% CPI increase from Robinson Waste Services. They also agreed to move forward with public hearings on proposed budget amendments, fee schedule changes, and a wage scale adjustment, all scheduled for the March 8 meeting. The Council referred a potential buffer yard fencing ordinance amendment to the Planning Commission for a recommendation.

• Decided to publish an RFP for a new solid waste services contract, potentially increasing hauling costs.
• Agreed to set a public hearing and action on proposed FY 2021-2022 budget amendments for March 8.
• Agreed to set a public hearing and action on proposed fee schedule amendments for March 8.
• Agreed to act on proposed wage scale amendments on March 8.
• Referred a buffer yard fencing ordinance amendment to the Planning Commission for a recommendation.
• Moved the zone change application for 2325 S. 1230 W. to the March 8 business meeting for discussion and possible action.
• Expressed support for partnering with CTC for the 2022 Illumination event, with a public hearing scheduled for March 8.
• Discussed museum expansion vision, with further discussion planned during the FY 2022-2023 budget process.

Planning Commission

The provided document contains only a list of file names and does not include details on specific proposals or decisions. The record is limited to administrative references for public hearings.

The Syracuse Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval to the City Council of a rezone of the Green Bell Property (approximately 4.12 acres at 2325 S 1230 W) from A-1 Agriculture to R-2 Residential (3 lots per acre) for Ivory Homes, allowing up to 12 single-family units. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a text amendment to Syracuse City Code 8.10.090, reducing the allowable fee-in-lieu of secondary water dedication from 50% to 33% of water shares. Both recommendations are subject to final City Council approval.

• Recommended approval of rezone for Green Bell Property (4.12 acres) from A-1 to R-2 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to City Code 8.10.090 reducing in-lieu water fee threshold to 33% (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 2, 2020, February 19, 2021, and May 4, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will meet on February 8, 2022, to conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at City Hall. The public is invited to comment on the proposed amendments.

• Public hearing on FY2022 budget amendments
• Meeting via Zoom and in person at 1979 W. 1900 S.

City Council

The Syracuse City Council is holding a public hearing to gather input regarding the appointment of two Councilmembers to specific boards. The council is considering appointing Councilmember Carver to the Mosquito Abatement District Davis and Councilmember Savage to the Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District.

• Public hearing for appointment of Councilmember Carver to Mosquito Abatement District Davis
• Public hearing for appointment of Councilmember Savage to Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a public hearing on a request by Belknap Team to rezone approximately 0.63 acres at 2383 W 2700 S from R-1 (Residential, 2.3 lots per acre) to R-3 (Residential, 4 lots per acre). The hearing will take place during the regular meeting on February 8, 2022, at 6 pm in the Council Chambers or via Zoom. Written comments must be submitted at least five hours before the meeting.

• Public hearing on rezone from R-1 to R-3 at approximately 2383 W 2700 S
• Rezone request by Belknap Team for approximately 0.63 acres
• Meeting held in Council Chambers at 1979 West 1900 South or via Zoom
• Written comments accepted via email or mail until five hours before meeting

City Council

The Syracuse City Council is holding a strategic goals retreat to discuss economic development and high-level budget issues. The meeting is a working session, not a decision-making meeting, focused on coordinating roles, budget resources, and staffing for economic development, as well as staffing, roads, and parks.

• Economic development goals, key locations, and projects
• Coordination of roles for Mayor, Council, and Staff
• Budget resources and staffing for economic development
• High-level budget issues: staffing, roads & infrastructure, parks

Syracuse Arts Council

The Syracuse Arts Council will discuss updates for the Battle of the Bands and remaining 2021-2022 season events. The body will also review budget expenditures since January 5, 2022.

• Approval of budget expenditures since January 5, 2022
• Battle of the Bands update
• Orchestra performances on February 28 and April 18, 2022
• Theatre productions including Shrek (Spring/Summer 2022) and Mary Poppins Jr. (Fall/Winter 2023)
• Publicity updates for the Syracuse Connection

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Syracuse Planning Commission meeting on February 1, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda lists only the agenda and packet documents, with no specific items for discussion or decision. No substantive actions are scheduled in the provided text.

• Meeting date and time: February 1, 2022, 6:00 P.M.
• Agenda document: 2022-02-01 AGENDA.PDF
• Packet document: 2022-02-01 PACKET.PDF

The Syracuse Planning Commission approved the final subdivision plat for Shoreline Phase 3A, a 13.795-acre residential planned community at 2400 W 3200 S, requested by Woodside Homes. The motion carried unanimously. The plat must still have addressing added before recording. The commission also approved the October 6, 2020 meeting minutes with a 6-1 vote, with one abstention.

• Approved final plat for Shoreline Phase 3A (unanimous)
• Approved October 6, 2020 minutes (6-1, one abstention)

Disaster Preparedness Committee

The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss and refine the April disaster preparedness exercise, which will focus on a chemical spill scenario. The committee will also review and approve meeting minutes, receive updates on action items, and discuss articles for the Syracuse Connection Magazine. The meeting is primarily a working session for planning and coordination.

• Discussion of April disaster preparedness exercise with chemical spill scenario
• Plan to use Facebook 'likes' to gauge participation in the exercise
• Goal to increase Code Red sign-ups
• Review of magazine articles for February through May issues
• Discussion of West District replacement for Lane Smith

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a possible amendment to the noise ordinance regarding truck engine brakes, revisions to the city's purchasing policy, a proposed policy for outgoing elected officials, and milestones for a new secondary water reservoir. The council will also review two zone change applications and make appointments to boards and special service districts. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Review of noise ordinance and truck brake regulations; current ordinance prohibits engine brakes from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with nearby cities banning them at all times
• Discussion of proposed purchasing policy amendments to streamline processes and allow use of cooperative purchasing contracts
• Discussion of proposed 'Outgoing Elected Official Policy'
• Zone change from R-1 and A-1 to General Commercial for property at approximately 3329 S. 2000 W.
• Zone change from R-1 to R-3 for property at approximately 2383 W. 2700 S.

The Syracuse City Council held a work session to discuss several items but took no final votes. They directed staff to draft a noise ordinance amendment removing daytime engine brake allowances, approved moving forward with a purchasing policy update, and discussed a proposed 'lame duck' policy for outgoing elected officials. They also reviewed plans for a new secondary water reservoir, a proposed change to the water in-lieu fee ordinance, and two zoning change requests, all to be considered at future meetings.

• Directed staff to draft noise ordinance amendment removing daytime engine brake allowance
• Directed staff to place purchasing policy amendments on Feb 8 consent calendar
• Directed staff to include 'Outgoing Elected Official Policy' discussion on Feb 8 agenda
• Approved proceeding with RFP for Phase 1 of secondary water reservoir project
• Voiced support for reducing in-lieu water fee from 50% to 33%, to be placed on future agenda
• Directed staff to research sales tax implications for 3329 S. 2000 W. rezone
• Noted improper public hearing sign placement for 2383 W. 2700 S. rezone; additional hearing may be needed
• Directed staff to develop resolution for council assignments for Feb 8 meeting

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will consider enacting Ordinance 2022-01, a temporary six-month land use regulation prohibiting new zone change applications for Mixed-Use Development (MXD) designation. The council will also hear presentations from 12 applicants for a vacant council seat and select a new member by roll call vote. Additionally, they will vote on authorizing an MOU with Antelope BMX for a BMX park project and approve the minutes from the January 11 meeting.

• Proposed Ordinance 2022-01: temporary ban on new MXD zone change applications for six months
• Appointment of new Councilmember from 12 applicants (including Jill Bonsteel, Brett Cragun, Jeffrey Gruis, Aaron Johnson, Dallas Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Jessica Kjar, Doug Lund, Mike Palmer, Devin Prouty, David Skinner, Paul Watson)
• Authorize MOU with Antelope BMX for BMX park project
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2022 business meeting

The Syracuse City Council appointed Paul Watson to fill the vacant council seat after multiple rounds of voting, with Mayor Maughan casting the tie-breaking vote. The council also authorized an MOU with Antelope BMX for a BMX park and adopted a resolution notifying potential applicants of upcoming amendments to the Mixed-Use Development Zone ordinance.

• Appointed Paul Watson to fill council vacancy (4-2 with mayor's tie-breaker)
• Authorized administration to execute MOU with Antelope BMX for BMX park project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R22-03 notifying applicants of MXD zone amendments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on two items: a request to rezone approximately 0.63 acres at 2383 W 2700 S from R-1 to R-3, and a site plan for a Maverik gas station in the General Commercial zone at approximately 1904 W 1700 S. The agenda includes meeting location, Zoom access, and public comment submission details.

• Rezone 0.63 acres at 2383 W 2700 S from R-1 (2.3 lots/acre) to R-3 (4 lots/acre) by Belknap Team
• Site plan for Maverik at 1904 W 1700 S (1.253 acres) in GC zone by Maverik, Inc.

The Syracuse Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezone of approximately 0.63 acres at 2383 W 2700 S from R-1 to R-3, forwarding it to City Council. The commission tabled the Maverik site plan at 1904 W 1700 S pending review of fence details. Minutes from four prior meetings were approved.

• Recommended rezone of 0.63 acres at 2383 W 2700 S from R-1 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Tabled Maverik site plan at 1904 W 1700 S pending fence review (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 21, Aug 4, Sept 1, Sept 15, 2020 (5-0, Hunter abstained)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will vote on a resolution adopting the Davis County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan, authorize an MOU with Antelope BMX for the BMX park project, and consider a resolution to amend the animal services agreement with Davis County. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and announcements.

• Resolution R22-01 adopting Davis County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2021 update
• Authorize MOU with Antelope BMX for BMX park project
• Resolution R22-02 authorizing Amendment No. 7 to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Animal Services with Davis County
• Approval of minutes from five prior meetings (Nov 16, Dec 14, Dec 28, 2021)

The Syracuse City Council adopted Resolution R22-01, approving the Davis County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2021 update, which makes the city eligible for FEMA assistance. They also approved Resolution R22-02, authorizing an amendment to the animal services agreement with Davis County for 2022, at a total cost of $98,704.57. Agenda item five, regarding an MOU with Antelope BMX, was removed from the agenda and not discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

• Adopted Resolution R22-01 adopting Davis County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2021 update (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R22-02 authorizing Amendment No. 7 to animal services interlocal agreement with Davis County (unanimous)
• Removed agenda item five (MOU with Antelope BMX) from the agenda (4-1, Bingham opposed)
• Approved minutes from Nov 16, Dec 14, and Dec 28 meetings (unanimous)

Syracuse Arts Council

The Syracuse Arts Council will meet to approve budget expenditures and review a proposal from the Gala Committee. The council will also discuss the remaining 2021-2022 season events and publicity efforts.

• Approval of budget expenditures since December 1, 2021
• Proposal from the Gala Committee
• Planning for 2022 Spring/Summer production of Shrek
• Planning for 2023 Fall/Winter production of Mary Poppins Jr.
• Orchestra performances scheduled for February 28 and April 18, 2022

Planning Commission

The Syracuse City Planning Commission is meeting on January 4, 2022, to conduct public hearings and discuss agenda items. The meeting includes a public hearing portion and a regular agenda, with supporting documents available in the packet.

• Public hearings scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
• Agenda and packet documents available for review

The Syracuse Planning Commission unanimously approved a subdivision amendment and site plan for a new 40,000-square-foot EOS Fitness building at 1207 W 1700 S, and also approved the preliminary and final plat and site plan for the Briggs North Residential (Aria East) development at 817 W 1700 S. All motions carried unanimously. The work session included reports on upcoming agenda items and training discussions.

• Approved subdivision amendment for EOS Fitness (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for EOS Fitness (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Briggs North Residential (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Briggs North Residential (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda is a procedural notice only. It announces the Syracuse City Council's regular 2022 meeting schedule: business meetings on the second Tuesday and work sessions on the fourth Tuesday of each month, both at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1979 West 1900 South, Syracuse, Utah. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this notice.

• Business meetings on second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
• Work sessions on fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
• Meetings at City Hall, 1979 West 1900 South, Syracuse, Utah