CLEARFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA AND SUMMARY REPORT
October 14, 2025 - POLICY MEETING
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55 South State Street
Third Floor
Clearfield, Utah
7:00 P.M. POLICY MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Mark Shepherd
OPENING CEREMONY:
Pledge of Allegiance
Solemn Moment of Reflection
Council Member Ratchford
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
September 9, 2025 - work meeting
September 23, 2025 - work meeting
September 23, 2025 - policy meeting
PRESENTATIONS:
1. SWEARING IN OF THE CITY'S 2025-2026 YOUTH COMMISSIONERS
2. PRESENTATION ON MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT- DAVIS' PROPOSED TAX INCREASE
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE WILCOX FARMS SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO AMEND TYPICAL ARCHITECTURE AND LOT STANDARDS
BACKGROUND: In 2022, the applicant, Destination Homes, entered into a development agreement with Clearfield City for the development of a 101-lot single-family subdivision located at approximately 1550 South 1000 West. Earlier this year, Destination Homes applied to amend select open space, setback, and porch encroachment provisions to accelerate construction and move towards the completion of the project. The first amendment request was approved by the City Council in May 2025. Potential amendments to architectural standards were also discussed at that time but were not approved. After exploring various options to allow for the continuation of the project without amendments to architectural standards, the applicant is making a second amendment request to ensure that the typical architecture standards of the development agreement allow for the updated home plans which they intend to have built. This request allows the City the opportunity to review the amendments and also gives the applicant the opportunity to demonstrate that the new homes will be successfully integrated with the homes already built. Renderings are included in the amendments, which show the updated home plans next to existing homes already built along the south paseo. The requested amendments and exhibits are included as an attachment to this report, as well as staff's recommendations for edits to the language of the amendment.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive public comment.
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
4. OPEN COMMENT PERIOD
The Open Comment Period provides an opportunity to address the Mayor and City Council regarding concerns or ideas on any topic relevant to city business. To be considerate of everyone at this meeting, public comment will be limited to three minutes per person. Participants are to state their names for the record. Comments, which cannot be made within these limits, should be submitted in writing to the City Recorder at nancy.dean@clearfieldcity.org.
The Mayor and City Council encourage civil discourse for everyone who participates in the meeting.
5. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 2025-21 AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE WILCOX FARMS SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: After careful consideration of the information presented, the Clearfield City Council moves to:
1. Approve Ordinance 2025-21 authorizing the second amendment to the development agreement with LHM Dev WLX, LLC for the Wilcox Farms Subdivision located at approximately 1550 South 1000 West and authorize the mayor's signature to any necessary documents; or
2. Deny Ordinance 2025-21 authorizing the second amendment to the development agreement with LHM Dev WLX, LLC for the Wilcox Farms Subdivision located at approximately 1550 South 1000 West; or
3. Table consideration of Ordinance 2025-21 authorizing the second amendment to the development agreement with LHM Dev WLX, LLC for the Wilcox Farms Subdvision located at approximately 1550 South 1000 West and request additional time to consider the proposal.
6. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2025R-13 CONDEMNING ANTISEMITISM ACTS, STATEMENT OF HATEFUL EXPRESSION OF INTOLERANCE, AND ENCOURAGING ELECTED OFFICIALS, EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, HOUSES OF WORSHIP AND ALL CITIZENS TO WORK TO UNDERSTAND AND OPPOSE ANTISEMITISM
BACKGROUND: Municipal officials and institutions have a responsibility to protect citizens from acts of hate and bigotry, including antisemitism, and must adopt the tools to do so. In May 2016, the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) adopted the Working Definition of Antisemitism, which has become the internationally recognized, authoritative definition for use by governments and international organizations, and is utilized by various government and law enforcement agencies in monitoring, training, and education. People of all faiths have a stake in fighting antisemitism, just as they have a stake in fighting every form of bigotry and hatred against people based on religion, race, national origin, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or socio-economic status. Clearfield City encourages all citizens to ensure that Clearfield City will live up to the principles of diversity, tolerance, religious freedom, and equal protection.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2025R-13 condemning antisemitism acts, statements of hateful expression of intolerance, and encouraging elected officials, educators, community organizations, houses of worship and all citizens to work to understand and oppose antisemitism and authorize the mayor's signature to any necessary documents.
7. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A SUBSTITUTE MAYOR PRO TEM FOR THE OCTOBER 28, 2025 POLICY MEETING
BACKGROUND: Due to the mayor and the mayor pro tem anticipating their absence at the upcoming City Council policy meeting on October, 28, 2025, the appointment of a substitute mayor pro tem is needed.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the appointment of the mayor's recommendation for the substitute mayor pro tem for the City Council Policy Meeting on October 28, 2025.
COMMUNICATION ITEMS:
A. Mayor's Report
B. City Council's Reports
C. City Manager's Report
D. Staff Reports
**ADJOURN AS THE CITY COUNCIL**
Posted on October 9, 2025.
/s/Chersty Titensor, Deputy City Recorder
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Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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Other Information
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