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Home My WebLink About2011-11-21 Council minutesr ^•!�. ®, CITY OF IOWA CITY -T, MEMORANDUM Date: November 21, 2011 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, November 21, 2011, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey. Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright UISG: Graham Staff: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Moran, T. Neumann, Bentley, Yapp, Fosse, Morris, Hargadine, Bowers (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website) CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITION Council agreed to add a resolution setting public hearing for December 6, 2011 on a proposal to disclaim any interest in the Iowa City Community School District's central administrative office located at 509 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS None JOINT MEETING WITH PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION — FARMERS MARKET STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT [IP3] Parks & Recreation Commission Members Claussen, Laurian, Younker, Elliott, and Gnade presented information on the strategic planning committee report for the Iowa City Farmer's Market. Adm. Sec. Neumann present for discussion. ACTION: Report back next spring. (Moran) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item # 12 — resolution approving economic development process and policies) Council Member Bailey suggested that the item be referred back to the Economic Development Committee to address concerns raised by some developers. City Atty. Dilkes suggested a better understanding of the urban renewal revenue note might be discussed as well. Majority agreed to defer until December 6 to allow the Committee to meet. 2. (Item # 13 — resolution ... seventh amendment ... Peninsula Neighborhood Development Agreement) PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion and responded to questions. 3. (# 5c — conditionally rezoning ... 911 N. Governor Street ...) In response to Council Member Mims, City Atty. Dilkes reminded Council that discussions of rezonings should occur at the formal meetings. Council Work Session November 21, 2011 Page 2 4. (# 17 — resolution ... revised schedule of fees and charges for Parks & Recreation services and programs) Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran responded to questions. SPACE NEEDS STUDY /MASTER PLAN — DRAFT REPORT [IP4] Architectural Services (Coordinator) Morris introduced RDG Planning and Design representatives Justin Platts, the project manager and presenter; Davis Sanders, a principal of the firm and architect; and architect Corinne Goode. Representatives presented a power point (archived with City Clerk). ACTION: Incorporate into future budget for presentation to Council. (Morris) RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARTNERSHIP FOR ALCOHOL SAFETY — CHANGES TO 21 ORDINANCE EXCEPTIONS [IP5] The following individuals presented information: Kelly Bender, Campus Community Harm Reduction Initiatives Coordinator from the University of Iowa; and Legislative Policy Solutions Committee Members Leah Cohen and George Etre. Police Chief Hargadine present for discussion. After discussion Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance incorporating the following items: 1. CPA/audit — does not want to make either a CPA or an "audit" a requirement every time a restaurant applies for an exception, but use as a tool if the numbers or the circumstances of our interactions with the establishment (e.g. PAULA rate, police experiences) make us question the accuracy of the percentage provided by the establishment. The police chief would have the ability to ask for a review by a CPA hired by the City at the expense of the establishment. 2. "Strict duty" — agreed that the PAULA rate was the best way to enforce the duty. 3. PAULA rate -.25 for non -bars and entertainment venues; wants to include U visits. 4. Wristbands — decided not to require wristbands and let establishments choose how to distinguish under age and legal age. 5. Revocation protocol — develop provisions as currently used for entertainment venue, including 5 year rolling window on sales to minors. 6. Kitchens open — decided not to require that kitchens be open. ACTION: Prepare ordinance for December 6 agenda. (Dilkes) IMMIGRATION AND BUILDING SAFE COMMUNITIES [IP6] Asst. City Manager Helling reviewed the memo and Council directed staff as follows: 1. Municipal Ordinance — no consensus 2. Clarifying types of identification required — agreed to proceed. City Manager to explore Administrative Rule, and would not require further Council action. 3. Public Forums — Human Rights Commission to proceed 4. Increase access to City Services — Staff to review current practices 5. Issue City Council Proclamation — no consensus 6. Implement Best Practice Model for Inclusive Communities — Human Rights Commission to proceed 7. Increase Law Enforcement Outreach — Human Rights Commission to establish committee to identify additional needs 8. Create a standing immigrant review committee — Human Rights Commission to proceed 9. Provide Outreach to local Immigrant Community - Human Rights Commission to proceed ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (City Manager's office) Council Work Session November 21, 2011 Page 3 INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [November 3, 10, 17] ➢ November 3 (IP6) Council Member Mims thanked Linda Schreiber for her efforts in the downtown area. ➢ November 10 None ➢ November 17 None COUNCIL TIME Council agreed to the following KXIC schedule: December 7 - Mims December 14 - Dickens December 21 - Wright December 28 - Wilburn January 3 - Hayek JOINT MEETING AGENDA ITEMS [IP7] Mayor Hayek and Council Member Wright stated they would be unable to attend. UISG Rep. indicated he had class and would not be in attendance. Council agreed to submit one agenda item, "Physical Plant Update of School Buildings /Deficiencies ". COUNCIL TIME (continued) 2. Council Member Bailey stated she would be reporting on her attendance at the UNESCO Creative Cities Conference and bringing items from the Mayor of Seoul at the formal meeting Tuesday. 3. Council Member Dickens provided an update of the Johnson County Paratransit Advisory Board meeting. 4. Council Member Wright provided information on the JECC (Johnson County Emergency Center) Executive Board meeting, and the Board would be meeting on the 28th to discuss the budget. SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP2] None 2011 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES [IP2 of 11/10 packet] Council agreed to schedule discussion of the legislative priorities at their December 6 work session. MEETING SCHEDULE City Clerk Karr stated she was preparing a draft meeting schedule, including special budget sessions, for inclusion in the packet this week. The schedule would be firmed up at the orientation meeting November 29th. Council Work Session November 21, 2011 Page 4 UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS City Clerk Karr noted the December 1 Convention and Visitors Bureau Annual Luncheon at the Sheraton from 11:30 -1:30. Council Members will check their calendars and let the Clerk know if they wished to attend. Meeting adjourned 8:50 PM.