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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-12-17 Bd Comm minutes ':; ',:; I~~' I I.,""~'" 0<. , , r " -t' . , " ',,/ I '~I ,Lj, i~'" ,,', '. , ' I: ' ',i ~' , , '. H ".t -:- " '. / /~ '"\ , J ..r __ n___ -- MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 1993 ROBERT A LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER - ROOM A MEMBERS PRESENT: BENJAMIN J MOORE, ROGER J REILLY, JACK MCMAHON, JAMES L HARRIS, CHARLES EASTHAM MEMBERS ABSENT: ROBIN PAETZOLD-DURUMERIC, PAUL EGLI STAFF PRESENT: DOUG BOOTHROY, RON HENDERSON, MARIANNE MILKMAN, STEVE NASBY, SECRETARY VIRGINIA STROUD RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: - That the CHAS including all comments and responses be approved. - That Plan B for the selection of Public Housing tenants from the waiting list of the Iowa City Housing Authority be adopted. MEETING TO ORDER: Chairperson Moore. MINUTES, Motion to approve the Minutes of September 21,' 1993, was made by Eastham, seconded by Reilly, carried 5-0. Affirmative rOLl call vote unanimous: Moore, Reilly, McMahon, Harris, Eastham. Meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM by CD HOUSING UPDATE - MILKMAN Milkman stated I - the house on I Strsst has bssn sold for $57,000, - three HOME projects have besn approvsd by the Review Board, - flood repair projects havs started - mainly at Baculis Mobile Home Court. Thsre are 18 currently and ths numbsr is going up. Thers will probably be enough money - more is expected. The first set of surveys are back for Thatcher Mobile Home Court and the majority of homes are above the 100 year flood plain and won't need to be elevated. - Approval and Recommendation of CHAS to Council A draft of the CHAS was given to the Housing Commission to review. Milkman stated that all comments and responses would be included with the final copy. Moore complimented the staff for a tremendous job. Eastham stated it was very comprehensive. Motion to recommend to Council that the CHAS including all comments and responses be approved was made by Moore, seconded by Eastham, carried 5-0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous: Moore, Reilly, McMahon, Harris, Eastham. CCN REPORT - Egli absent. ~~'l -.-'-" .'-- : , I , , i: " i' ! I, , , , ' I' , , , , " .I , \ " J J ,i ~j, .~ !i :1 l , ;l 'J :i i i '-1 :! , ': , I , , , , ti I, j'ii , Ii II !I , Iii I:; 'Ii\ I; I I \ , I ! I 1 I,' I: " " ' i I, (, I I I , 'I, ',I I' ,<' il ,,' i ). - ---.. " i \.,; "'fIt'J'. ....... --.-~~- ! i , I ! ! I i "'.........-.. ~-- '-e. ;'...... I : ,_ :11- :,~/ - . L?I';' ,;]. " ' '- ~" " : , ". . .. -, 'v . .' . " , .: ' , ',; ~ .. " , .'" . .' _,......., . - '. ' . . I I / ,/ ", -L " .....'-.---....... PAGE 2 MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 1993 HOUSING AUTHORITY REPORT - HENDERSON - Section 8 and Public Housing Update Moore asked about applications for persons not living here. Henderson stated they are wanting to move here, and they must live here for a year before moving out of the area with a transfer. HUD correspondence regarding a management review of Public Housing was discussed. Henderson stated 'there were no findings which would have resulted in sanctions. Henderson stated the maintenance problems have been addressed. All Public Housing units are inspected by City Housing Inspectors. A report will be submitted to HUD in response. The Public Housing Acquisition Project is now complete. Closing on the final house on Arizona was 10-1-93. Des Moines HUD staff will be here in December to inspect all the units. Statistics report was discussed. Eastham asked for additional entry for the number of people issued to compare to number of units available. Henderson stated issue is based on management of caseloads. - Report on FSS Henderson stated that he is still working on the write ups and should have the material ready for the next meeting. Eastham and Harris will review information. - Report of Activity on FMR Reduction Henderson stated preliminary information agrees with HUD. The survey showed that the two bedroom FMR is $497. HUD figures were $494 for 2 bedroom FMR. The FMR is determined by the rent plus the average utility allowance for those units in the survey. Henderson indicated that the report would need to go to HUD prior to October 31, 1993. This would be implemented by early 1994. Changes to the utility allowance can be submitted to HUD for consideration in establishing the FMRs for census tracts in the next fiscal year. Housing Commission requests that Henderson get a letter from Laasko outlining HUDs method for utilizing the new utility allowances. - Report on Applications HUD correspondence regarding new awards for Iowa City Housing Authority was discussed: additional 25 Certificatss and 25 Vouchers, and two awards of 33 units to build Public Housing. The additional Certificates and Vouchers will total $255,000 a year for payments to landlords. Federal funds to build Public Housing units will total over $3 million. Moore stated staff should provide a prsss release. ~fo 1,~ UI1 I I I , i I 1 i I I , , , ! i 1 1 I I . j I I' ! 1 ' , , I I , 1 , j J I j ) ~ I 1 , I I :\ , , l, J; I I I I Ii !r I!' Ii I! ,: !; Ii 'I I II l! , ,f;, I ~ i :' :\ ! I , i, I i I, 'I -: . , \.,' \; I ! ! I I I , ~,.....-,.. ".. - -- ~ ,-,'....... - ~... ---- ':.' .. :1'1.";-/' q' Lr',' ::', , ," :, '; "',' ~ 'I ... :0,\ " ' . ' .' \ '.. / /, ,.' 1 i, '\' PAGE 3 MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 1993 - Discussion of Public Housing Admission Policy Henderson stated HUD hae requeeted that the Iowa City Housing Authority adopt an approved Plan in offering vacancies to applicants on the waiting list for Public Houeing units. There are two plans which are acceptable to HUD, Plan A entails offering one unit to a tenant and if refused, the tenant's name would go the bottom of the list. Plan B entails offering three units before the family's name is placed on the bottom of the list. In either case the family would remain eligible for Section 8 and future Public Houeing. Motion to recommend to Council that Plan B for the selection of Public Housing tenante from the waiting list of the Iowa City Housing Authority be adopted was made by Reilly, seconded by Moore, carried 5-0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Moore, Reilly, McMahon, Harris, Eastham. - Discussion of Establishing Local Preference Henderson stated HUD said "no" to establishing local preference based upon income. HUD handbook states".. .PHAs may not set their own income limits or modify the HUD-prescribed income limits." Henderson provided information regarding gross income for families admitted during the last fiscal year. ADJOURNMENT, Motion for adjournment at 10:25 AM was made by Moore, seconded by McMahon, carried 5-0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous: Moore, Reilly, McMahon, Eastham, Harris. APPROVED BY: BENJAMIN J MOORE, CHAIRPERSON H '.-.1.lM.11I ~~"\'" ~~l -, ; i ! , I , I I I 1 I i ! 1 i 1 1 I I, ! , 1 I .I j . I j ,\ ,I 1 1 I , , L \J i i I . , 4 i r I I I I . f, , I. [I il! I I I 'I " Ii II I r ,I " f. II' Ii ,; il 1 " I ii , ,\ ", il f! ")' I' r ,; " , ' I , I J '1 II i.' , I ,.'" .. ! iI " i " , ','I ~,. -- - - .".. ,"' .........--------"'I~ .... ---- --~ ~-. ~--..... "-'--'." \\"" I~~) I ! ! i I' :, ~ ! ~ .. .. " lj ~ r .I ij r, ! ~ I I \_,~'_u.. ..--. ..-~~ ''I''" ...., I . .' , . .. . ( : '-I u' I~ ,,' ,.""" ,:1 I' ,,' ,I ':J '.h' ,', " ,,', '.: " .:' -' \ .' . - .-. / /' "'1 I '" --.------ MINUTES BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 17, 1993 - 5:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Joyce Patton, Trey Stevens, Roger Christian. Cordell Jeppsen Tim Finer Shaffer, Brau, Anne Burnsida John Forrest. Rend Paine, Pat Braunger, Doug Allaire. Casey Ashe. Bill Blough LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION/COUNCIL DISPOSITION Cable TV refranchising/renewal procoss. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION PATV will hold a public hearing December 16 at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Public Library to gather input on their past performance as part of the process to renew their contract with the City. PATV staff will be producing a new program, ODen Channel. which will permit the public to get their message cablecast without going through the workshops or learning technical skills. Pat Braunger reported the Iowa City Community School District is going through a course review of technological applications and expected to see a larger role for cable-related applications. Grants are being explored for funding. The library is exploring the possibilities of becoming a site on the Iowa Communications Network (ICN). The City Council gave first consideration to an ordinance to set forth a process to regulate rates. TCI expects to see a decline in revenues totaling about $600,000 In calendar year 1994 due to rate regulation. This represents a decline of about $25.000 in franchise fees paid to the City. Benn Dunnington has been hired to coordinate Information Services. The Community Television Group (CTG) will hold a strategic planning workshop with consultant Sue Disciple sometime after TCI formally responds to the Request for Proposal (RFP). In regards to refranchising, the City has requested that TCI withdraw its informal proposal and formally respond to the RFP within 45 days. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE BTC MINUTES Jeppsen moved to approve the September 15, 1993, minutes. Seconded by Patton. Unanimously approved. ~to ~8, 4~._.. >, ___. I I 1 i , I , I,' . " I I \, , i' II I' " ( 'I 1~ ,i k I!I ! I, II! ,1 II I, If ! I 11 I r i I . ' 'I I 1- ..'. j , " j , d , I , I " ,I "11' _ - "'1~-::--~"'....._-,.....- I I' , 1. ! 11 ,I ~ ~ ~ I 'f. ~ i I ! II f ! I ! [ I ! , i.,':. "":1'.'/" :t~l'; Lf 'I,' ,.' .' ': :,:' , :, ' , ,'.' ," ,'. 1',/'" ' , 'j ,r. . ~ I" M . '.'. ' ",'~ ,... I" , . , / ... >' '1 j Broadband Telecommunications Commission November 17, 1993 Page 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS Stevens presented a certificate on behalf of the BTC and the City of Iowa City to Tom Flanders commending his work in the development of Informetion Services. Tom will be terminating his employment with the City to take another job on the east coast. SHORT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS None. PATV REPORT Doug Allaire reported that the lawsuit brought against Doyle Detroit and PATV has no new developments. PATV will soon complete their proposal for renewal of their contract with the City. A public hearing to gather public input on PATV's past performance will be held December 16 from 7-9 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Public Library. The hearing will be cablecast. Reml Paine announced that PATV's annual membership meeting will be held Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Public Library. In response to a request from the public to be able to produce programs without going through the workshops or learning technical skills, PATV staff will produce a program entitled Qgm Channel every other Friday from 5-6 p.m. which will permit anyone to come to the studio and get their messege cablecast. Stevens requested that Paine express to the PA TV Board the need to generate ideas to raise funds. Stevens said the lack of fundraising needs to be addressed and future fundraising will be critical to the future success of PATV. ECC REPORT Pat Braunger reported that the Iowa City Community School District is going through a course review of technological applications. She sees a larger role for cable applications. Funding is a problem. however, and grants are being explored. LIBRARY REPORT Casey Ashe reported that the library has been busy with productions. including a book talk by noted author Jim Trelease and Pooo's Puooet Fest, which PA TV will shoot as part of their contract. Ashe thanked Cordell Jeppsen for his assistance in tracking down a problem with the sound system in Meeting Room A. The library is exploring becoming a site on the Iowa Communications Network lICN). The decision depends partially on developments with the expansion of the library. Expected cost is $35,000-$40,000. LEGAL REPORT Anne Burnside reported the City Council gave first consideration to an ordinance to establish procedures to regulate retes. The FCC hes subsequently extended the cable TV rate freeze beyond November 15 to sometime in early February. ~to 1.8 'Ai.&...- ij , " ~1 " .-; " j i 'I i ~j " i , , I .1 1L iI, I', Ii , I:' i.' II !' 'I ,'I,! " q I I '1 I :1 , \ ;1 , I ;; ""If"'p' - ~ , " , ! " " r, , , " , f: t ;:~ ;1 h " ~! \ Ii " i; I '1 -, . , , .,' r _ , _. . , "I I' I" '" 't ' ' " ' . ,I ..1 ,t_ J' - , "" " " ,,' . ',,' " .' " ./" , ,I, .. '. . 'N,~' 'M 1'" '" .' ' / '1 '" " -'-~ - Broadband Telecommunications Commission November 17, 1993 Page 3 TCI REPORT Bill Blough reported a retransmission consent agreement with KGAN in Cedar Rapids has been reached and PATV will remain on Channel 2. TCI of Iowa has donated about $58,000 to the Red Cross for flood relief. About $7,000 was donated by the Iowa City system. The Request for Proposal to build the final phase of the Iowa Communications Network has been released. TCI will be responding. Blough expects US West to be active in areas like the ICN and noted they have been exploring merging with cable companies. Rate regulation will result in a decline in revenue of about $600,000 in 1994. This translates into about $25,000 in lost franchise fee revenue to the City. Direct Broadcast Satellite service will arrive in the Iowa City area in mid-1994 and could result in lost revenue to TCI. TCI will donete $5 towards the restoration of City Park for each new order. $3,000-$5,000 is targeted for donation. CABLE TV ADMINISTRATOR REPORT The fiscal year 1995 cable TV budget was distributed for review. Shaffer reported Benn Dunnington has been hired to replace Tom Flanders. The Community Television Group interviewed two consultants to assist them in strategic planning and decided to hire Sue Disciple. A workshop will be scheduled, possibly in February, after the cable company formally responds to the RFP. Shaffer reported he spoke to the Johnson County Broadband Telecommunications Commission who are trying to start up again after not meeting for some time. Several surrounding small towns have also contacted Shaffer exploring arrangements to join together, perhaps through 2BE agreements or through the Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG), to regulate cable, TV. Shaffer reported he participated in the Senior Center's Vision Committee which conducted a workshop to help develop a five-year plan. Shaffer and Dale Helling have discussed conducting a similar workshop for cable TV. PATV has submitted a bill to the City for the services of their grant writer (which the cable TV budget is paying for). Documentation of what the grant writer accomplished has been requested. Fifteen compiaints were received in the past two months, including three about rate increases, two about converter box charges, Channel 9 spots on CNN, problem getting a cable buried, a poor Encore signal, problems getting their lawn repaired, and getting service to a building. Joyce Patton's and Tim Finer's terms on the BTC will expire in March and will be advertised in December. RATE REGULATION Shaffer reported thet all the appropriate forms for rate regulation have been filed with the Federal Communications Commission. The ordinance before the City Council sets up a very detailed process to regulate rates. The Finance Department or the City's consultant, Rice, Williams, will be evaluating the rates now in effect in Iowa City. CABLE TV REFRANCHISING/RENEWAL Shaffer reportad the City has requested that TCI withdraw the informal proposal they submitted and formally respond to the RFP within 45 days. l~~e - ; " 1 i , , . Iii ~ II " I:' ii 1" " ,'\' (' /\' Ii 1\ " , '" 'I ,', II I, l! II 'I ;! I , i I , I II ,~ I '. I " "' .:/ I " ! " ',',: .1 , I I i ~.,.....,~,. .- . ~--~.;.'........- ....... ....-- I' ',,' I '~/'" l:r f~I' , ,', ,', , '" :, .';/ .: ,I ~"-. '~'71.', 71\' j '.. . ,'., '~' .., ",' '\' . - -.' ".' : / /') /" , .... " <~. -'-.. - --.~-----. Broadband Telecommunications Commission November 17. 1993 Paga 4 PUBLIC DISCUSSION None. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Christian and seconded by Patton to adjourn. Unanimously approvad. Adjournment at 6: 15 p.m. Respectfully submitted. ,..,-- Drew SH lIer ) Cable Television Administrat \bla11.17.rrin "-... '",.,." , " . --..-- ~t,~8 Jl!lll.' ....'..'."" I I I , , , , , , , , I I I I I j I , I I I , ~ 1 j l 1 I i 1 :, " , ;1 1 , 1 I. 1 ( 1 j I I j I j j I I' ! I I, i, 1;1 t Ii '11 II !I Ii If . i: 'i " Ii ,\ 'il: i:, i i:" I ',' "''1,' r' . II, "'1 l ,,:J ;,',j \' t:~,};,:~, ,'I . I i :: i -....,... ""1/1("'. ! \,.,,' " .......--~~ I f l- I f t (, " I.: ~ ~ " 1 l i ! I ! ~ ~ I ~- ~ ...-'.....- -~ '.....~ .......-'----- r -....~ ~ ..-....----.. -~---".--- ... .-----,. -- ---...--- --~ t': i"'~lr' ",;-1' t~. :'~~t':, ,:, ',:,':" ',: . ,- / ,', \ , 1 .(, i ~) it ~.," '. ~ ,. , '" \' MINUTES ,." i,' RIVERFRONT AND NATURAL AREAS COMMISSION NOVEMBER 17, 1993 - 5:30 P.M. SENIOR CENTER CLASSROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Barb Hinkel, Richard Hoppin, Jan Hubel, Mumford, Don Otto, Nancy Seiberling, Larry Wilson Karen MEMBERS ABSENT: Judy Pfohl, Jim Pugh STAFF PRESENT: Denney, Krippner . CALL TO ORDER. INTRODUCTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chairperson Wilson called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: Wilson reported that the Coralville City Council approved acceptance of the Stanley Plan. He announced the forthcoming Ralston Creek Clean.Up Day in the Longfellow Neighborhood. This event was publicly endorsed by the Commission. Wilson asked for ideas on how to be publicly visible as Commissioners, at public events; name-tags, t.shirts. He also suggested the RNAC facilitate "after-event" brainstorming session to evaluate the event. Wilson noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission has appointed a RNAC commissioner who will begin at the next meeting. Wilson reported that a new environment technical advisory committee IT AC) is being considered by the City. He expressed concern that this group does not duplicate RNAC's efforts. Mumford and Denney clarified that a T AC would be made up of volunteer experts with technical expertise who would advise the City. Wilson said he felt it may be appropriate that an RNAC commissioner be on the T AC. Denney suggested that Wilson write a letter to Karen Franklin about RNAC's concerns about the interaction between RNAC and the proposed environmental T AC. Wilson noted that RNAC has worked to build credibility with City Council as well as promoting RNAC's advisory and informational capacity. Denney agreed and said that RNAC would continue to work on policy while the proposed T AC would advise on technical details. Overall, the Commission agreed an environmental T AC would be very useful. Wilson appointed Jan Hubel as RNAC representative to the newly formed Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee, a subcommittee of the JCCOG Tran'sportation Technical Advisory Committee. Wilson proposed a "coalition of commissions" to facilitate information sharing between groups, He noted the idea came out of a conversation with Councllmember Susan Horowitz. Seiberling explained the value of such interaction in connecting housing and environmental efforts. Mumford agreed It would be a great idea and wouid help groups cooperate. Hube' felt it would be good to know what other commissions are doing. Denney noted that neighborhood associations have organized a similar coalition. Hinkel noted that it would be ~fo~~" , I " Ii " I' II. ji " " I,' , Ii' 11 f' Ii' " " L' II " /', \1 1,1 " . '1' ,I '1 ~: , j i I , j I d 1:111IL_ __________ " ....... ""11('" ti , t " ,~ ii \i U .' ~: V " " " , i! ii Ii " , r {i H ~ f. il I i ~ 'I I I \ , I , , i I , I I I I I I I I \ ! , 1 t --- --"" ~. ... - .. -;-......- ---~ -.......----- r -"IliI"I"__ ..-~ ,---,.--' ".-~ \ " ,".:.' >, '.',',' , (' .. , ,\ " , " ,:/ l-~" ~;r.'" +7 ,I]: "" ",: ..-." " ,~, Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission November 17, 1993 Page 2 Wilson announced he would be gone in December therefore he wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the year's accomplishments. He said he was proud of the work done. The Commission toasted the year and Wilson's forthcoming marriage with sparkling grape juice. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 20. 1993. MEETING: Under the item "Flood Plan Issues, " Krippner added the motion "Pugh moved and Pfohl seconded that Denney pursue the widening of the stretch of sidewalk on Park Road, Normandy Drive to Rocky Shore Drive, to the 6 feet. The motion carried unanimously." Hubel moved and Hoppin seconded to approve the minutes of the October 20, 1993, meeting as amended. MCU. CHAIRNlCE CHAIRPERSONS' RESPONSIBILITIES: Mumford reviewed the reesons for realigning the responsibilities of the chairperson and vice chairperson: (11 to lessen the chair's load, and 121 to make the vice chair more actively involved. She then summarized the options from the memo in the October agenda packet. Otto questioned the need for a rigid structure, especially for the future. Wilson explained the intention is to give more responsibility to the vice chairperson and to specifically assign River Month planning. Hoppin noted that it was a good idea to strengthen the role of vice chair and suggested making a list of designated activities. Hubel said that the relationship between the two positions changes depending on the individuals and it would be important that the chair felt comfortable with designating tasks to the vice chair. Mumford recommended that, following elections for chair and vice chair, the two formally designate activities for the year and then report the results to the Commission. Denney said he would work out the official wording for the chair and vice chairs' responsibilities. Wilson stated it Is important that future chairs understand the idea. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM FOR FV94: Denney reviewed the process of creating a work program. Wilson added "Initiate another demonstration clean-up of Ralston Creek." He added that sub-committees should be naming their chairpersons. The Commission discussed ways to publicize Ralston Creek Clean-Up events. IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL UPDA TE/DISCUSSION ON POSSIBLE JOINT MEETING WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD: Wilson reported that the plan had been approved by both the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission and Coralville City Council. The Iowa City City Council would review the plan at their next meeting and Wilson encouraged commissioners to attend the meeting and express their support, Denney suggested a method of illustrating support by asking anyone in the audience who supports the plDn to stand up. Wilson stated that the Johnson County ~tD,~ , '. '...,...,..".....-,. AII1I1L~ J. - ....... 11& 1M. ---.'-~ ; I \ ; I ~ i: I II Ii II I II , If I: Ii ,.. ( I' " " I: " I 'I I I I I' I II I! , , .. ; ~ :i "'ff"". - I I' 1 .\ t t ~ , I r. , ~ i: !i ~ ! i l ~ t i ~ : ,I , " i ~ , !j r ~! ~ I,: ~ Ii ~ .. ! (I , i' f I' . , " ,) I' (, I; " " ;, i; Ii I' I. \ I - ""-----...,-: ~--~..-'..v..-~'--............ ..-- ~-""f""" .. -- - - ,. -.. --;--r--'-"- ;--------.....- \ . . ',' i".',', :1'1'" '~/:',',C ':ll,. ,,:-.,".' . :.:,:, .", "~ " '.V', . \ , \, ,..'" . . ~ ,'..' I'. , _ . / /, .\ 1 .---<. '-, Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission November 17, 1993 Page 3 at their next meeting and Wilson encouraged commissioners to attend the meeting and express their support. Denney suggested a method of illustrating support by asking anyone in the audience who supports the plan to stand up. Wilson stated that the Johnson County Board of Supervisors were not as positive about the plan. He explained how the Board had reacted and their concerns. The Commission discussed ways to approach the Board of Supervisors. Seiberling suggested talking with individual Board members. Wilson said he called Jim Martinek of the Johnson County Conservation Board and suggested a joint meeting since both groups meet at the same time. Wilson noted a lack of positive response. The Commission discussed meeting at the County Administration Building thus allowing for easy access to both meetings. Several commissioners noted that the immediate future of the plan doesn't include any action on county land. Wilson said county support is desirable for the future and for funding. He felt that, with careful planning and actions, the County could be encouraged to support the plan. Wilson said, at this point, it is more of a "courtesy review". He asked Seiberling, who is experienced in dealing with the Board of Supervisors and the County Conservation Board, to advise RNAC. Seiberling noted that the Conservation Board traditionally only supports things that are directly in its current holdings but that it is important to get started on strategies to successfully approach both groups. She added that the plan as well as the presentation (the slide showl are very professional and that this is an opportunity to educate the two groups. Seiberling noted that it is up to them to respond. Denney said he would investigate the possibility of meeting at the County Administration Building in December. SYCAMORE FARMS ANNEXATION UPDATE: Mumford noted that the Sycamore Farms issue, ironically followed a debate over affordable housing on the Council's agenda. She reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of the rezoning and the conservation easement. Wilson stated that all of RNAC's aims were met in regards to public access and control of farming. Mumford emphasized the effect of the technical experts who were involved in the debate. She stated that the planning staff is overburdened and technical advice from local experts was quite valuable, especially in this instance. Wilson expressed concern that the developer has yet to submit a development plan. He noted need for on-going oversight of this phase of the process so that the agreed-upon goals are met without sacrificing elements such as affordable housing. Denney stated there is a national trend of protecting larger areas which contain a complex of wetlands, as opposed to protecting isolated wetlands. RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL UDPDATES: The only item to report on was: 2. IMU Bridge to Iowa Avenue ,.-'''......- ~~~~ - II: I II 'I' jl Ii ,.. II' " I ! ~ 1: I: I,! ,:1 " " 1 j i I' ,! " f; ~'''''''''''f/II/I//I('''''' ---- .~""lIII:1----...-< ~--'-e...;........--'~-- ...... l' A' ,':.....1. _/ ""-.' : . ""~ .'.. ':. , ."; I, "./ I" t.", I'~t. ' ", , '. . :"", ',' ~'" I" " ~~ . -': ' 'J..... / I. }/ '1 ~, . , - -----------. '~ ---, .- , , , Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission November 17, 1993 Pa~e 4 COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Waterways Mumford commented that the maroon binders of information distributed at the last meeting were comprehensive and interesting. Wilson suggested that Matt Laufenberg, the intern who compiled the information, guide the Commission through the information, presenting the key issues. Hoppin noted the code regulation that states that any public utility be protected from ilood damage at the time of construction. He wondered if codes were being enforced. Mumford suggested investigating who is looking into flood.related issues. I j',i 2. Woodlands ij . ADJOURNMENT: ;i .\ j , ~ " :'f , ,; :1 j i I, , , .' ii: I I! ~ if 1[, :' j\' 'I . I 1\ ,n '.I; j,' I] I;' II F 111 I .'...", I ) :;) I ! Wilson announced that Melody Rockwell is trying to set.up a joint sub-committee of RNAC and Planning and Zoning commissioners to examine the tree ordinance. He appointed Barb Hinkel and Nancy Seiberling to this committee. F.I.R.S,T. REPORT: I I I Denney reported that F.I.R.S.T. is thinking of changing their annual bike/hike from Fall to Spring. He added that they agreed to fund the conversion of the slide show to video tape. " , I Otto moved and Hubel seconded to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. The motion carried 7.0. Minutes submitted by Kerstin Krippner. ppdadmlnlmlnsIRNAC1117.mln :j " ;l , ::l ! j ,. I i1 , ,. :1 " , " ! " , I , ( I ; J , i I ""\ '.'~'~ I ~ "l~"'~' ,J I ..., !\,i ... "'~"IIIIf",. " I :' i , :! , , \>,1 ____1';_________ ...... ~-"l'~, l}w0 I I { -W\--- ~ ..._,' ....... - - -- ......'w'..- _ ....--- ", . , (, . I ' -I" 'L-' -t' " , , ' " , . ,I ,I ='- " , , ' ",o;-t .' : ' " , ' . ; .~ ;- . ,~!' ,<,-.., " . , " / / '1 4, , , '--,.._------. MINUTES IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION NOVEMBER 22. 1993 CIVIC CENTER LOBBY MEETING ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Sara Mehlin, Dorothy Paul, Pamela Dautremont. Jason Chen, Alison Ames Galstad, Pat Harvey, Ann Shires MEMBERS ABSENT: Ken Gatlin, Chia-Hsing lu STAFF PRESENT: Alice Harris. Anne Burnside RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCil: None. REQUEST TO CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: None. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC AND NEWS MEDIA: Harriet Gooding - Independent Living - Skills Specialist Kevin Burt - ADA Coordinator - Independent Living Ethel Madison - Director - Independent Living SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: A vote was taken not to take case E/PRIS/NO/9-3-9105 to public hearing. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Paul called the meeting to order. She asked for approval of minutes of October 25, 1993. Shires made motion to approve and Chen seconded. Unanimous approval. Next meeting is in the Civic Center Lobby Meeting Room on January 24. 1994. CASES PENDING: Team A: No report. Teem B: No report. Team C: Case on public accommodation is closed. Galstad recommended case in employment on pregnancy, sex and national origin discrimina. tion not be taken to public hearing. She made motion and Mehlin seconded. Vote taken: unanimous approval. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS: Paul reported that Chen and Harris have agreed to be on a panel at 7:30 p.m. at the Public Library for a human rights forum sponsored by the UNA.USA. It will be held for Human Rights Day on December 9 from 7.9:30 p.m, ~lD30 ;.', '. " :..'" '.J.'.'"" .,',.' '..d.J -._'-" --~. , 1 ; !j, '1 ! , ' Ii. .1 ~ II I Iii I Ii I' Ilr II' I, 'I ' : ~ 11 'II," I. , I'! I ;i 'j: 1'1 'i, 'i ! : ',~ ' " :i [ 1 :1 : "I ~ : ' ~ I' \I i 1 ) ~ ~ ; fz i ill ~ i 3 : j ~ : ~ ' i J 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I II II i;' i' ',f. . 'I'; ,'j, . II ,j I II . n '~ ' , /, I,' ; , ", :1 , , , , '!' , i,'1 .1 ""If'''' -' I ( l I ~ I . , ~ i ~ ~ I ~ I - ~-----..- ~-- ~ -, --- - - ...........- .'..... ..--.- .......-- ~f" ... ...-- .. -.. I.... -, \ , . " . f . ' , , " ," - , 1 - I ' ' , , .' " :1 I " ' :, " , L. ,d ' ,",',' ',' ': ",. , " ~!. ", p- . / .' " ,I, Iowa City Human Rights Commission November 22, 1993 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS: Harris gave presentation at LaSalle High School in Cedar Rapids on November 22. She asked for a date for the ADA training on a weekday. It was agreed to have Murlean Hall from the State Iowa Civil Rights Commission do the training on Title I and Title III. Date to be scheduled is for January 20 or 21 for three hours at the Library. It will be opened to the public. In regards to outreach. Herris said funds may be available through CDSG for an update on a housing study the Commission did in 1985 regarding discrimination against blacks in Iowa City. Marianne Milkman will be at the January meeting to talk about it. Mehlin will be coordinating a public forum on gangs to be conducted by Professor Adrian Wing which will be held at the library in the future. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Ethel Madison. Director of Independent Living, reported on activities of their agency, which include advocacy, independent living skills and rights of persons with disabilities under ADA. The goal is to bring about systems changes and encourage persons with disabilities to take charge of managing their own lives, The quality of life needs to be bettered. This is done by teaching self-advocacy. They also have an information referral source and a database that is linked with the National Council on Independent Living at the federal level. Kevin Burt is ADA Coordinator and has had 80 hours training and, as a result. does accessibility audits. This is a service provided to businesses at a rate of $50 an hour which is negotiable. They hope to do more audits in the future and hope this will lead to voiuntary compliance by businesses to provide the accommodations necessary to make their facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. They hold weekly meatings for persons with disabilities on Monday at 7:00 at 26 East Market Street. ORDINANCE REVISION: Harvey lead discussion on ordinance revisions, one being the definition of family. Galstad cited the Madison, Wisconsin City Council zoning codes and definition of domestic partners. The definition of family will be expanded, Also, a definition of sexual harassment will be included in the general terms section of the ordinance, It has also been decided that education will be added to the ordinance as another area of protection. ADJOURNMENT: Time out was called for an executive session to discuss a case in litigation. Meeling reconvened. No meeting will be held in December. Adjournment. ~Vlighl\hrc:11.22.rrin ~~~o . ,.,~,." '" ," ",. - 1 j J ) , 1 ! ~ :~ I i j I I , , ( I ! I I , i I I I I , I I I ! ! , (, ~ ,: II; I' ,I I,i Ii Ii, il Ii I" II [I 11' , I , I~ '! . 'l , I: Iii I, r ~ " I ; " I ! I I , !I , " I, I d