Council Member· 2026-2027
Jason Sphar
Roy City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 37:16
- Avg per meeting
- 3:44
- Segments
- 741
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Top issues during term (20)
Elected and Executive Officer Compensation Adjustment
Involves adjustments to city officer salaries funded through municipal revenues.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations
Homeowners may face significant costs for plumbing, sewer ejector pumps, and firewall modifications to convert or build D-ADUs.
Zoning and Land Use Changes
Property value and tax assessment changes may occur following the land-use designation update.
Waste Management 'At Your Door' Collection Service Agreement
Funded at no direct cost to residents by waiving the annual CPI increase.
Cole West LLC Small-Lot Residential Development
Adds 24 new single-family homes to the city's tax base.
Weber County Election Services Interlocal Agreement
County election services will be contracted at agreed-upon municipal cost sharing rates.
Ironwood Station Phase One Townhomes
Private investment in a 186-unit residential project with public infrastructure enhancements.
Roy City Hope Center Room Rental Policy
Establishes rental rates and operational guidelines for community center spaces.
Garage Sale Regulation
None.
Engine Brakes on 5600 South
None currently.
Proposed Residential Development at 3925 W. 4965 S.
Generates new property tax revenue and impact fees for the city, but raises private drainage concerns for adjacent homeowners.
School Resource Officers
The school district will eventually cover 100% of the officer's salary and benefits.
Establishment of Roy City Youth Council
Program will be funded entirely through private donations.
Planning Commission Ethics and Role Training
None directly, beyond administrative training compliance.
Utility Fund Transfers
The city plans to transfer a total of over $2 million across various utility funds.
Residential Chicken Keeping
There may be minor administrative costs associated with permitting or enforcement.
Council Vacancy Appointment
The process will involve standard administrative costs for public notice and recruitment.
wetlands protection rollback
While developers stand to make more money from new builds, the city could face higher long-term costs for flood management and infrastructure repairs.
event cancellation
The city will save money on event production and emergency staffing costs by cutting the show.
public event cancellation
Canceling the show saves the city the cost of the display, though local vendors might lose out on holiday foot traffic.
Decisions during term (154)
Recorded while Sphar was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of July 28, 2026 Work Session Minutes
Approval of September 8, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Site Plan Approval for Ironwood Station
July 2026 and August 2026 Financial Statements
Resolution 26-26: Weber County Election Services Interlocal Agreement
Resolution 26-27: Updating Voter Participation Areas
Resolution 26-28: Waste Management At Your Door Special Collection Service
Ordinance No. 26-14: Cole West Development Agreement
Approval of Consent Agenda
Ordinance No. 26-9: Detached ADU Regulations
Ordinance No. 26-10: General Plan Amendment for 5500 South Property
Ordinance No. 26-11: Zoning Map Amendment for 5500 South Property
Ordinance No. 26-12: General Plan Amendment for 5300 South Property
Ordinance No. 26-13: Zoning Map Amendment for 5300 South Property
Resolution No. 26-25: Roy City Youth Council Policy
Adjournment
Approval of July 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
General Plan Amendment for 3934 & 3960 W. 5500 South
Zoning Map Amendment for 3934 & 3960 W. 5500 South
General Plan Amendment for 3426 W. 5300 South
Voting record (70)
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Resolution 26-27: Updating Voter Participation Areas
Resolution 26-28: Waste Management At Your Door Special Collection Service
approve Ordinance No 26-9
approve Ordinance No 26-10
approve Ordinance No 26-11
Councilmember Hulbert moved to approve Ordinance No 26-12
Councilmember Sphar moved to approve Ordinance No 26-13
Councilmember Wilson moved to approve Resolution 26-25
Ordinance No. 26-9: Detached ADU Regulations
Ordinance No. 26-10: General Plan Amendment for 5500 South Property
Ordinance No. 26-11: Zoning Map Amendment for 5500 South Property
Ordinance No. 26-12: General Plan Amendment for 5300 South Property
Ordinance No. 26-13: Zoning Map Amendment for 5300 South Property
General Plan Amendment for 3934 & 3960 W. 5500 South
Zoning Map Amendment for 3934 & 3960 W. 5500 South
General Plan Amendment for 3426 W. 5300 South
Zoning Map Amendment for 3426 W. 5300 South
Development Agreement with Cole West LLC
Zoning Code Amendments for Detached ADUs (SB 284)
Councilmember Wilson moved to approve the above consent items.
Councilmember Wilson moved to reconsider Ordinance 26-4
Councilmember Wilson moved to approve Ordinance 26-4; Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion to approve.
Councilmember Wilson moved to approve Ordinance 26-8 with the changes as stated in the meeting: the addition of side and rear yards, the increase from eight to twelve days, the change in start time fr
Consent Agenda Approval
Reconsideration of Ordinance 26-4 (Steward Land Co. Development Agreement)
Denial of Ordinance 26-4 (Steward Land Co. Development Agreement)
my vote's going to be against the current density that's being proposed at this time, just because now I have a different type of role, being a city council member