John Swan Adams
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 45
- Total speaking time
- 5:36:38
- Avg per meeting
- 7:29
- Segments
- 6195
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Top issues during term (20)
Westside Fire Station Bond
Determined by future bond sizing and architectural estimates.
Detached ADU Regulations
New regulations could impact property values and housing availability in the city.
FY2027 Property Tax Increase
Approximately $76.65 annually for the average homeowner with a $711,000 property.
Transition of Variances to Administrative Law Judge
The homeowner faces potential costs to remodel or remedy an unfinished sunken patio area on their property.
Municipal Code Updates
Adjusts fees for public records requests to recover administrative and staff processing costs.
City Center Small Area Plan
Will guide future municipal infrastructure investments and private development opportunities.
Power Department Directional Boring Procurement
Capital improvement funds allocated for boring, direct-bury wire replacement, and substation upgrades.
Historic Church Preservation
Initial contract costs for feasibility studies, with potential future capital bonding offset by projected event revenues of approximately $170,000 annually.
FY 2027 RDA Budget Planning
The budget is set at $132,000, which is consistent with the previous year's modified budget.
Rezone Request at 768 West Christopher Circle
Impacts the property owner's investment in pre-purchased building materials.
Sunset Drive Subdivision Rezone
Impacts property values and development yields for the applicant and surrounding landowners.
Sunset Equestrian Center Future
The property owner claims the business is not profitable, while residents argue the center is a vital community asset.
Parking Citation Regulation and Fee Adjustments
Maximum fine remains $40, with early payment discount adjusted to $20 for payments within 10 days.
public safety
The city is maintaining its current service model to avoid external provider costs.
Series 2026 Sales Tax Revenue Bonds Issuance
The estimated total debt service cost if the bonds are held to maturity is $9,166,725.
City Council governance
The proposal carries an estimated annual cost of $141,000.
Commercial Rezone at 1 West 100 South
Negligible direct fiscal impact on the city.
Community Development Department Staffing
Involves approximately $200,000 annually in salary and benefits, currently kept budgeted but unfilled.
Davis Tech Traffic and Expansion
Potential future costs for traffic calming measures or road improvements.
Home Occupation Regulations and Equipment Storage
None to city revenues; compliance prevents potential enforcement or legal costs.
Moved or seconded (9)
Motions Adams personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2026-06-04
He then moved to close the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
- secondedpassed2026-06-04
to reconvene the City Council meeting and convene a closed session to discuss the character and/or competency of individual(s), pending or reasonably imminent litigation, the purch…
- secondedpassed2026-06-04
adjourn the Kaysville City Redevelopment Agency budget hearing at 6:38 p.m.
- movedpassed2026-06-04
Approval of Ordinance Amending Title 17 to Comply with Senate Bill 179
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-19
The application aligns with one of the five Guiding Principles of the 2022 General Plan: “Provide diverse housing options.”
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2026-03-19
Council Member Adams made a motion to continue the request to rezone 14.7 acres at approximately 1820 South Sunset Drive from R-A and A-1 to R-1-10 and R-1-6 for Symphony
- movedpassed2026-03-19
adjourn the meeting at 9:37 p.m.
- movedpassed2026-03-19
Approve Amended Power Pooling Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-12026-03-19
Council Member Adams moved to return the item to the Planning Commission to correct the public noticing error, emphasizing the importance of proper procedure and ensuring that all …
Decisions during term (278)
Recorded while Adams was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Parking Citation Appeals Process Ordinance
Library Renovation Architectural Contract
Text Amendment: Animal Separation and DADUs
Text Amendment: Variances to Administrative Law Judge
Approval of September 10th Minutes
Approval of Minutes
Cancel November 3, 2026 Special Bond Election
Approval of Consent Agenda
Ordinance Amending Sign Regulations (House Bill 33)
Move Parking Citation Regulations and Fees to Action
Approval of Minutes and Consent Agenda
Repeal of Temporary Land Use Regulation on Accessory Structures
Amendment to City Code for Internal and Detached Accessory Dwelling Units
Resolution Authorizing Sales Tax Revenue Bonds for Operations Center
SWEARING-IN OF THE 2026–2027 KAYSVILLE YOUTH CITY COUNCIL
SWEARING-IN OF THE 2026–2027 KAYSVILLE YOUTH COURT
Conditional Use Permit for Ms. Megan's Preschool
Conditional Use Permit for Jepsen Brothers Tree Removal
Political Sign Text Amendment (City Code 17-33-9)
Voting record (132)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Parking Citation Appeals Process Ordinance
Library Renovation Architectural Contract
Cancel November 3, 2026 Special Bond Election
Council Member Adams then moved to approve the following consent items: a) Approval of Minutes from the September 4, 2026 Council Work Session. b) Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Water Equipmen
Council Member Jackson moved to approve the ordinance amending Section 17-33 of Kaysville City Code regarding political sign requirements to comply with House Bill 33.
Council Member Blackham moved to move the work item regarding proposed amendments to parking citation regulations and fees to an action item.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Ordinance Amending Sign Regulations (House Bill 33)
Move Parking Citation Regulations and Fees to Action
Council Member Adams then moved to approve the following consent items: a) Approval of Minutes from the August 20, 2026 Council Meeting. b) Approval of Minutes from the August 20, 2026 Kaysville Bus
Council Member Blackham moved to approve the ordinance repealing Ordinance 26-08-02, ending the temporary land use regulation on accessory structures.
Council Member Adams moved to approve the ordinance amending Section 17-31-3 of Kaysville City Code, including the changes discussed regarding second-story balconies and decks.
Council Member Hunt moved to approve the resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not more than $6.5 million aggregate principal amount of sales tax revenue bonds and related matters.
Approval of Minutes and Consent Agenda
Repeal of Temporary Land Use Regulation on Accessory Structures
Amendment to City Code for Internal and Detached Accessory Dwelling Units
Resolution Authorizing Sales Tax Revenue Bonds for Operations Center
Ordinances Amending City Code (Planning Commission)
Council Member Hunt moved to approve the ordinances amending various sections of the Kaysville City Code regarding the Planning Commission, appeals, and technical changes necessary to comply with stat
Consent Agenda Approval
Appointment of Community Development Director
Rezone Request for 820 Mare Circle (Sunset Equestrian Center)
Rezone Request for 1800 South Sunset Drive
Procurement of Directional Boring Services for Power Department
Accessory Structures Temporary Land Use Regulation
Illuminated Wall Sign for Academica West
Council Member Adams moved to move the contract extension with Robinson Waste forward as an Action Item.
Council Member Adams moved to deny the request to rezone the property located at 820 Mare Circle from A-5 (Heavy Agricultural) to R-1-6 (Single-Family Residential) for Suzie Hansen.
table the accessory structures temporary land use regulation until a future meeting to allow staff to provide more specific information and the Council to first complete its discussion regarding DADUs
approve the ordinance placing a temporary land use regulation on accessory structures within Kaysville City
Council Member Adams then moved to approve the following consent items: a) Approval of Minutes from the June 18, 2026 Council Meeting. b) Approval of Minutes from the June 18, 2026 Kaysville Municipal
Council Member Adams moved to approve the appointment of Brad McIlrath as Kaysville City Community Development Director.
Council Member Adams moved to approve the rezone request for the property located at 1800 South Sunset Drive from R-A (Residential Agricultural) and A-1 (Light Agricultural) to R-1-14 (Single-Family R
approve the resolution authorizing the procurement of directional boring services for the Power Department
move the Work Item forward as an Action Item
Adoption of Resolution for Special Bond Election
Noted the significant cost but believed residents should have the opportunity to decide whether to proceed.
Council Member Adams moved to adopt the resolution providing for a special bond election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of Kaysville City a pro
Adoption of 2026 Certified Tax Rate
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Denial of Rezone Request at 768 West Christopher Circle
He stated that rezoning was a legislative decision requiring consideration of the broader neighborhood and could not support the rezone.
Approval of Rezone and Development Agreement at 80 East Center Street
Adoption of the Kaysville City Center Small Area Plan
Approval of Funding for the Community Development Director Position
Council Member Hunt moved to adopt the Kaysville City Center Small Area Plan.
Council Member Blackham then moved to approve the following consent items: a) Approval of Minutes from the May 21, 2026 City Council Work Session. b) Approval of Minutes from the May 21, 2026 City Cou
Council Member Hunt moved to deny the rezone request at 768 West Christopher Circle from R-A Agricultural Residential to R-1-20 Single-Family Residential.
Council Member Hunt moved to approve funding for the Community Development Director position.
Denial of Rezone at 768 West Christopher Circle
Expressed that spot rezoning without neighbor agreement is a disservice to the community.