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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-01-04 Council minutes ,;'" ::.11 ',.j , . I ; , , i \\J ,; ~ , , . . " p ~' . . I,~~, t/, ,",'/, ,'"J' ,n ' , ''', ,"",' ' ,.- / /\ I'"~ J. '~" 'T' " -,,- .-- ". .-.;-- .......-.---.-... OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. 12/7/93 The cost of pUbllshin9 the following pro. ceedlngs end claims Is $ . Cumula. tlva cost for this calendar year for said publica. tion is $ Iowa City City Council, special meeting., 7:20 p.m. In the Council Chambers. Council Members present: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick. Pigott, Throgmorton. Moved and seconded to adjourn to execu- tlva session to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collectlva bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discus. slon Is axempted from the provisions of Chap- ter 21 according to Chapter 20.1713). The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities Is on file In the office of tha City Clerk. ~ s/DARREL G. COURTNEY, M Y R s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLE 7It~ -( ~ Submitted for publication 12/16/93. 12.7.pc.nW1 ........-....."",,.~..~-_.-. . -._.._._..".....,~..._~...."'~.-......~.. ......-.... "'.' '~ Z -'-'-" >-- , 'I . , ! I;,' . . , -:, .' - ., f...;. ..' 'I .' t "..",' .' .- ;" t / ".',, ,'l'r ~' t, " '", . -" . / .I 1'1 .;. ---""'..-.. OFFiCIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. 1217/93 ~; The cost of publishing the following proceed. Ings and claims is $ , Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication Is $ Iowa City City Council, regular mtg" 7:30 p,m. at the Civic Center, Mayor Courtney presiding. Council members present: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Emilie Rubrtght and Pat Boutelle, Project Green, updated Council on the College Green Park Resloratlon Project and announced a rededication of the Park Is scheduled for 5/15. The Mayor presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City, Finance Dlr. Yuculs accepted, Executive Race Director Fraser presented the Hospice Award to Ihe City. Mercy Hospital Employee Activity Committee presented a $1000 check to the City Park Restoration Project. The Mayor announced a $1000 gift had also been made to the City, Park Restoration Project from members of the Amagasakl, Japan business community. Moved and seconded that the following Items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 11/23, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Mlnules of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. . 11/18; P&R Comm. . 11110; Bd. of Adjustment. 11/10; Bd. of Library Trustees. 11/18; CCN Comm. . 11/17. Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum. Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk St. Special Class C Liquor License for Pizza Hut #402041, 127 Iowa Ave. Resolutions: RES. 93.317, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 412 DOUGLAS COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 93.318, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND HAWKEYE STATE BANK FOR PROPERTY :1 i , j: ;.: \ ,/i f .J , ;' " " '.~ ! \1 f )\ ~ ~ , u ! i ~ I, i I' !' '; i\ ',: I Ii ;.~ I ,I; " E (! oi i r '; i: :'i I ,I I ,j Ii ) !' (: ,\ , "11 :{ , ) I ., , i :) i I., 1; ;j " , I .i -.......-.~.._., . , I ,': " . ! ~ ..:." ~' " /'.' -I: " ",' ..'," ", ~ t /. ,:J r :'.. '. i::~ 'i, ':'.,,', . l. _~ , " I' " " , 1,.' i, " :', !i i !\ G " lJ " :1 , " ~1 ~ I f /, 1 t ~ ! I '. - --~~..,~. ..~.._ __..n~_ / , , 1 " , .~-- Official Actions December 7, 1993 Page 2 LOCATED AT 229 S. SUMMIT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 93.319, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT #8 TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO FRONT-END FUNDS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT NO, IA05P022008. RES. 93'320, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT #9 TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COST FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT NO. IA05P022008. ' RES. 93.321, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT #10 TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO FRONT-END FUNDS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT GRANT NO. IA05P022009. RES, 93.322, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT #11 TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COST FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT NO. IA05P022009. RES. 93,323, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT KC.9033E, PROJECT NO.IA05.E022.904. RES. 93.324, AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. DOUGLAS BOOTHROY AS THE PROJECT OFFiCER FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT OF 20 UNITS OF PUBLIC HOUSING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IA05P022008. RES. 93.325, AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. DOUGLAS BOOTH ROY AS THE PROJECT OFFICER FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT OF 13 UNITS OF PUBLIC HOUSING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IA05P022009, Correspondence: Hlstortc Preservation Comm. regarding Hlstortc Preservation activities. Chad Clark regarding parking around City High School and petition with 169 slgnalures. Raymon'd Pechous of Regina Education Center requesting a Irafflc sludy 1 i: 1 , Ii " i j , r \ , , I , ,,' ; , I Ii iF I,' I:, ' Ii , I,; _~ " I; I.' 'I 1;'-.: 1'1 I.; I , . II I,; i :1' ,/"/ .! I' I I I' 11, , " -; ; j, j i I I I ' I' I I: . :i , , i i J, " " , " !. " " ( ~ ii f, , ~ I" i ! \ ! ~ ~ i h_,..,.."... ",,, , " ~~r/"---:~~"-I ,'~~,-/~'-'-~I:--~-.'-",' ,<:,':, '.;.....- r,.t::..- -:" ',\ . , " .~' t3 . "'1' / i/ \ I {. Official Actions December 7. 1993 Page 3 on Rochester Ave, Amy Wilcox regarding the deer population. Emergency Providers of Cedar Falls regarding leaf collection melhods (letter Is signed by 40 people from Sariorl Hospital), Manny Watts regarding SEATS. Application for Use or Streets & Public Grounds: Royce Nelson to use city streets for a Toys for Tots Parade on 12/18, approved. Joanne Higgins for permission to use city streets for the Old Capitol Criterium Bike Race on 5/1, approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for 1/24, on an amsndment to the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan by revising the Fringe Area Polley Agreement between Johnson County, Iowa, and Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for 1/4, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to redefine 'family care facility/family home' by including 'community supervised apartment living arrangement.' The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Section 36.58, Off.Street Parking requiremenls for Mulll.Famlly dwellings; Sections 36.11(g), 36.12(g), 36.13(g) and 36.14(g), the special provisions sections to Ihe RM'12, RNC.20, RM.20, RM.44 zones; Sections 36.17(c)(l) and 36.20(c)(I), the provisional use sections of the CO.l and CB.2 zones and Section 36.19(d)(5) and 36.23(d)(3), the special exception sections of the CC.2 and CI.l zones. The following people appeared: Larry Svoboda, 16 Cherry Lane NE; and Joseph Holland, 4636 Sharon Cenler Rd. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Joseph Holland. The Mayor dsclared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to affirm the single.famlly character of the RNC.12, Neighborhood Conservation Resldentiel zone and 10 restrict the number of principal buildings permitted on a lot In the RNC.12 zone. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing Ihe requirements for hard.surlaced driveways that are accessed via an unpaved alley, be given flrsl vote for consideration. The Mayor declared Ihe motion carried, Moved and seconded Ihal the ordinance vacating a 395 square fool porilon of Ihe Lafayette St, and Malden Lane rights.of.way located, east of Gilbert SI, and south of I Ii l Iii ~ I: il: :! !! !\ \ " , , Ii'. " 'I " II r: I: . ~! 'I .,:/ I I " Ii I I ":'il I , I , , H , " , ;.! " ~ I. " f- " ! ! I I I '.., ..._,.~..., ....."'"...- . ----.o;p- -'. 'W\--~,,-'''1J''- .........---- -..,~.... -.., r ' . i ~ - . , ' .' , . . ' .,.: " ': t-:-/ ,.I I ','J I, ,I,,:-t ,.. ',,- '"'--~ :'. . __' . ,\' ., \~ " M'. ".' / ,', .\ , ] r , - .-- Official Actions December 7, 1993 Page 4 development located at 702 S. Gilbert 5t. be given second vole for consideration, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to 12/17 the following three resolutions: approving th~ final plat of Windsor Ridge . Parts One & Two; approving the final plat of Windsor Ridge. Part Three; and approving the final plat of Windsor Ridge . Part Four. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Jim Murphy, 711 E, Clark Street, reported that Wal.Mart had 14 seml.trallers parked on their lot being used for storage, and asked for City action concerning Code regulations, safety Issues, and equal enforcement. John Balmer, 10 Princeton Ct., congratulated departing Council Members Courtney and McDonald on their years of service to the community. Tom Scott, 419 E. Fairchild, thanked McDonald for his combined 24 years of community service, Larry Baker, 1217 Rochester Ave., acknowledged the commllmenl of McDonald and Courtney 10 the community, and thanked them for their public service. A public hearing was held on conveyance of a vacated alley to Gregory McDonald. Tom Scott, P&Z Commissioner, appeared regarding the possibility of a trail on the east side of the creek, Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.326, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED CONVEYING A VACATED ALLEY TO GREGORY MCDONALD, AND ALSO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT. Ths Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Comm. . one vacancy for a slx.year lerm ending 3/1/00; Airport Zoning Bd. of AdJustment. one vacancy for a flve.year term ending 2/26/99; Bd. of Adjustment. one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/97; Bd, of Appeals . one vacancy for a flve.year lerm ending 12/31/98, These appointments will be made at the 1/4 meeting of the City Council. Current vacancies: Broadband Telecomm, Comm, . two vacancies for three.year terms ending 3/13/97; Assessors Examining Bd. . one vacancy for a representative of Iowa City for a slx.year lerm ending 12/31/99, These appolntmenls will be made at the 1/18 meeting of the City Council, The Mayor noted lhatthe vacancy on the Sr. Cenler Comm. for a three.year term ending 12/31/96 will be re.advertlsed, Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.327, ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF TWO OPEN - ...---- - \ ... ; !. , I, \1' " ; , .. , , I 1 ii, II' H i;' I; I j:j \ "I II I! Ii ii :; " " I I i ~ I " 'I " , ;'JI i {!:, I" l! ~: , ~; : I, ~i : l I, r , " I :l 'I j " ~ . j I ~ i , 1 Ii : , " I "\J \,'j " , , , I r ~ ! ~ !i , I' i' ~: 'j " I ! I I I '." ...~..~...----_... ~ , , " , - ',,' ',' '/-' " '.' ,"": ": .. t / I '1 ' . . .1" ',I ) _' . . ", , " ' ':' '", ' " 'lI' " , ': :, ':' ~ '. _~ I ", _. . '.., I ..',....4:. \ . I I / ,;/ '\, . i. ~: - --~- ......_..~---- OHlclal Actions Decembsr 7, 1993 Page 5 1 I SPACES AS 'DEDICATED PARKWAYS' IN HUNTERS RUN SUBDIVISION, PARTS 3 AND 6, AND DECLARING THE 'PARKWAYS' OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93.328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ArrEST A RELEASE CONCERNING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FOR MT. PROSPECT, PART VI AND A THIRD AMENDED ANCILLARY AGREEMENT CONCERNING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR MT. PROSPECT ADDITION, PARTS V.VIII. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 93- 3600, DESIGNATING AN AREA OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS AN URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE BLOCK 62 URBAN REVITALIZATION URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA, Moved and seconded 10 adopt ORD. 93- 3601, DIRECTING THE REGULATIONS OF RATES CHARGED BY CABLE TELEVISION OPERATORS FOR THE BASIC SERVICE TIER AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, AND FOR CABLE PROGRAMMING SERVICE TiERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENTS. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Chapter 9.1 of the Code of Ordinances of Ihe City of Iowa City, Iowa entltied 'City Plaza' by repealing Section 9.1.7(1) entitled 'Newspaper. Vending Machines' and enacting In lieu thereof a new subsection 9.1-7(1), 10 be titled and codified Ihe same, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:10 p.m, The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities Is on file In the oHice of Ihe Clerk, &DARRELG.COURTNEY,M 0 , S/MARI~N K. KARR, C\T'f CLER 71.~I.,,r~ . Submitted for publication 12/16/93, , , i i '. " II! I Ii 'Ii Ii I.. .. ' 11' n ,: , i I I I . J J I < , J , , , I I , ) \ I ! I " , , q " 'I' : [,I 1,' [, , 1:[ I', .,1, "I' , I I' , " lHnwa Ii " . .' . I' , ' ",', 't-/" I""",' ',. :' , " '~ ., ,'.1" 'J " ' l..,: ", " ' ' :'1. ,', ~.' '-, _,. :. .;~. .' '\ 1 '." " !/ " \ . 1 J. , , r r ri 'I ~ , } I i ! I I ! ! I I "_~..,.,..,'. ,...._.~-_...-_. -', OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. 12/17/93 The cost of publishing the following proceed. Ings and claims is $ , Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication Is $ Iowa City City Council, special mtg" 7:35 a,m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding. Council Members present: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton, Absent: None. Moved and seconded thaI the following Ilems and recommendations In the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Mlnules of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm, . 10/12; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. . 11/17; Rlvertront & Natural Areas Comm. .11117; Human Rights Comm. . 11/22. Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington Sf. Class C Liquor License for The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Class E Beer Permit for Randall's Pantry, 1851 L. Muscatlne Rd. Class C Liquor License for Potte(s Pub, 819 S. First Ave. RES. 93,329, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: Set a public discussion for 1/4 on an ordinance amending Chapter 34, entitled 'Vegetatlon,' Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding a new Article IV, Division I, entitled 'Commercial Pesticide Application,' which article shall provide for regulating commercial application of pesticides and provide for enforcement thereof. Motions: Consider a motion to approve disbursements In the amount of $6,055,436.72 for the period of 11/1 through 11/30 as recommended by the Fin. Dlr. subject to audit. Correspondence: Gordon & Lynda Dyer regarding proposed improvements 10 Rohret Rd, Bd. 01 Directors of PATV requesting that Ihe PATV contract be extended. Johnson County Coalition for People wllh Disabilities regarding ADA. Dorothy Paul & Sara Mehlln regarding appointment to the Human Rlghls Comm. Memoranda from the Traffic Engr, regarding: Designated Sunday Only Handicapped Accessible Parking Slalls In the Civic Center Lot; Handicapped parking In the , , .J; 1, .~ . i ,I , ,~ i j " ; , .i ] j " I j l' : 1 ! I I,; I, III Ii ,I Ii I i. II II, 'F ;i' i " I':' ,II '. , I I , II , , , :1 , I " . ': "'t'-/'" ",J I "I" ,,',,-1" ,,',,:'" , >, ,:", :. ",,"_ ,. :"'(" '.,"", t! '.,.' ',,' '. / .' '1 -- Official Actions December 17, 1993 Page 2 600 Block of N. Johnson Sl. Copy of League of Women Vote~s testimony given to the Johnson County Solid Waste Management Technical Advisory Comm, Application for City Plaza Use Permit: Geoffrey Hennies for permission to set up a table on City Plaza on 12/4-5, for the purpose of Informing people about Human Rights Campaign Fund, approved, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.330, , APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE.PARTS ONE & TWO, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93'331, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE.PART THREE, iOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93'332, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE-PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 93. 3602, VACATING PORTiONS OF THE NORTHERN HALF OF LAFAYETTE STREET AND THE EASTERN HALF OF MAIDEN LANE. Moved and ssconded to adopt RES. 93.333, ADOPTING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILlTY STRATEGY (CHAS) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID REPORT AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CHAS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.334, APPROVING THE BLOCK 62 URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93-335, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR CERTAIN ROAD MAINTENANCE PURPOSES. Moved and seconded 10 adopt ORD, 93. 3603, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.1 OFTHE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA ENTITLED 'CiTY PLAZA' BY REPEALING SECTION 9.1-7(1) ENTITLED 'NEWSPAPER.VENDING MACHINES' AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW -j: \ , ' ) : 1 I I !I " " I' d ii ~ , I I; ! ,; ,\ , I " I' 1 ) ' i I ] ' \ , I " '\ .,' hi I' , 'I',! i r f " I , ,it , i I ii ..-...",....-..-...---...,. . 'I' " 1 ',I' I i I, ,'I " , , \;:1 ~ -~..... ~ ;-,...",- --. .-.-- ~- "'ff ~ ...___. ... ~_. ,... '1"'", \ ", ':' n .. >1," I /I/B: :: "', ",', {,' '.,' -. ,-- . '. -- _. , i , ...__..."..."..,..-~._.. --- '- / J " /~ , " " -~ '-:~:.._, --.....------- . ......... Official Actions December 17, 1993 Page 3 SUBSECTION 9.1-7(1), TO BE TITLED AND CODIFIED THE SAME. Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:15 a,m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council aclivilles Is on file In the office of the ty Clerk, s/DARREL G. COURTNEY, M ~ slMARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLER '-;t""\ 7k~1(. ~ ' {h#~ / Submitted for publlcalion 12/27/93, /" . ~..~. \12.l1Ipe.n'll1 , ! - ----...--- ...LJ ! I: j, , , '1, , I ~ I f! i: I ! I " I' ! : I: j' I: 1: l' , i i , .' " , II, I Ii 'I I ,I " " I I; r r I! , , I, I I , , " it , > Ii - \, Ii: II 1. . I;' I, ,\f ' " .' ' II 1 i.'.. 'II I " I' ~ !': , " il :' ~,... - ---",,~.----..----\.& ..-'.......- ...... ... - - , '. . , \ I '" .'.. I', - ',' "- ':' , t / , 1"1 ' '" "', ' . .' " .. ,.1. ,i I, . ' 1'. t, \, I . , . .', ,," .' " " ~ , " I ~ . '.', _ . ~ !.., r", 'l ' COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 7, 1993 Iowa City City Council, regular mtg" 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding. Council members present: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Trueblood, Franklin, Yucuis. Council minutes lape recorded on Tapes 93.102 and 93.103, Both Sides. Emilie Rubright and Pat Boutelle, Project Green, updated Council on the College Green Park Restoration Project and announced a rededication of the Park Is scheduled for 5/15, The Mayor presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City, Finance Dlr. Yuculs accepted. Executive Race Director Fraser presented the Hospice Award to the City. Mercy Hospital Employee Activity Committee presented a $1000 check to the City Park Restoration Project. The Mayor announced a $1000 gift had also been made to the City Park Restoration Project from members of the Amagasakl, Japan business community. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Throgmorton, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 11/23/93, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. . 11/18/93; P&R Comm. . 11/10/93; Bd. of Adjustment .11/10/93; Bd. of Library Trustees .11/18193; CCN Comm.' 11/17/93, Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Yen Ching Restaurant, Inc., dba Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut of America, Inc., dba Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk St. Approving a Special Class C Liquor License for Pizza Hut of Americal Inc" dba Pizza Hut #402041, 127 Iowa Ave. Resolutions, Bk. 110: RES. 93.3171 p. 317, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 412 DOUGLAS COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 93.318, p. 318, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND HAWKEYE STATE BANK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 229 S. SUMMIT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 93.319, p. 319, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT #8 TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO FRONT.END FUNDS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT NO.IA05P022008. RES. 93.320, p. 320, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT #9 TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COST FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT NO. IA05P022008, RES. 93.321. p. 321, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT #10 TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO FRONT.END FUNDS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT GRANT NO. IA05P022009. RES. 93.322, p, 322, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT #11 TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COST FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT NO.IA05P022009. RES. 93. 323, p. 323, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT KC.9033E. PROJECT NO.IA05.E022.904. RES. 93.324, p. 324, AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. DOUGLAS BOOTH ROY AS THE PROJECT OFFICER FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT OF 20 UNITS OF PUBLIC HOUSING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN , ~ II Ii " I', J:' il I I ii, I ,. Ii i I' Ii Ii (: I ! " i I' I " I .i I i 'I I I! II I II !! I I, - -~"'lIII'1 ~ ---...... \.& ..-'.....- ~..... - - -"If'.... ~ 'I ',. ."/ " - ' . :.- .' - . .' I , , ' 't / ' .J" '/ I' ,I" l ' "" , '. ' , .. "::' " ' ,-, 'v , " ' , ' . , ' .. -.. , . r ;. -" - '..---- Council Activities December 7, 1993 Page 2 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IA05P022008. RES. 93.325, p, 325, AUTHORIZiNG THE APPOINTMENT OF MR, DOUGLAS BOOTH ROY AS THE PROJECT OFFICER FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT OF 13 UNITS OF PUBLIC HOUSING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IA05P022009. Correspondence: Historic Preservation Comm. regarding Historic Preservation activities. Chad Clark regarding parking around City High School and petition with 169 signatures. Raymond Pechous of Regina Education Center requesting a traffic study on Rochester Ave. Amy Wilcox regarding the deer population. Emergency Providers of Cedar Falls regarding leaf collection methods (letter is signed by 40 people from Sartori Hospital). Manny Watts regarding SEATS. Applicalion for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: Royce Nelson to use city streets for a Toys for Tots Parade on 12/18/93, approved. Joanne Higgins for permission to use city streels for the Old Capitol Criterium Bike Race on 5/1/94, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 1/24/94, on an amendment to the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan by reVising the Fringe Area Polley Agreement between Johnson County, Iowa, and Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for 1/4/94, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to redefine 'family care facility/family home' by including 'community supervised apartment living arrangement.' The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Section 36.58, Off.Street Parking requirements for Multi.Family dwellings; Sections 36.11 (g), 36'12(g), 36.13(g) and 36'14(g), Ihe special provisions sections fo the RM.12, RNC.20, RM.20, RM.44 zones; Sections 36.17(c)(l) and 36-20(c)(1), Ihe provisional use sections of the CO.1 and CB.2 zones and Section 36.19(d)(5) and 36'23(d)(3), the special exception sections of Ihe CC.2 and CI.l zones. The following people appeared: Larry Svobodal 16 Cherry Lane NE; and Joseph Holland, 4636 Sharon Center Rd. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to accept correspondence from Joseph HOiland. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to affirm the slngle.famlly character of the RNC.12, Neighborhood Conservation Residential zone and to reslrict Ihe number of principal buildings permitted on a lot In the RNC.12 zone. No one appeared. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, Ihatthe ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the requirements for hard.surfaced driveways that are accessed via an unpaved alley, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared Ihe motion carried. Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, Ihat the ordinance vacating a 395 square foot portion of the Lafayette St. and Maiden Lane righls.of.way localed east of Gilbert St. and south of development located at 702 S. Gilbert St.(Kennedy .plaza), be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, , Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to defer 10 12/17/93 the following three resolutions: approving the final plat of Windsor Ridge. Parts One & Two; approving the final plat of Windsor Ridge. Part Three; and approving the final plat of Windsor Ridge. Part Four. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. , , . I ! Ii I, ii , Ii, , I " II ! I I ! ~ , , I I, , p I Ii , " , Ii , I 11 I 01 'I I, I t ,\ - - - ....,.". _ ~"'III'l --- -"...... ...... ..-, ...... -- ~ -- ~... ........-------- - -'f' ... - ... -.' -~..........-'......---------"...-~- f ",. ,._', ' . ., ':'~ '-,' . .. ....,', ': >H ,J " ,;' ',d, ',:J t ", " , , ' :: ~..' ~.. ','..' I' Council Activities December 7, 1993 Page 3 Jim Murphy, 711 E. Clark Street, reported that Wal.Mart had 14 semi.lrailers parked on their lot being used for storage, and asked for City action concerning Code regulations, safety issues, and equal enforcement. The City Mgr. will follow.up. John Balmer, 10 Princeton Ct., , congratulated departing Council Members Courtney and McDonald on their years of service to tho community. Tom Scott, 419 E, Fairchild, thanked McDonald for his combined 24 years of community service. Larry Baker, 1217 Rochester Ave., acknowledged tho commitment of McDonald and Courtney to the community, and thanked them for their public service. A public hearing was held on conveyance of a vacaled alley to Gregory McDonald. Tom Scott, P&Z Commissioner, appeared regarding the possibility of a trail on the east side of the creek. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 93.326, Bk. 110, p. 326, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED CONVEYING A VACATED ALLEY TO GREGORY MCDONALD, AND ALSO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, McDonald abstaining. The Mayor declared the, resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Comm. . one vacancy for a six.year term ending 3/1/00; Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment - one vacancy for a five.year term ending 2126/99; Bd. of Adjustment. one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/97; Bd. of Appeals. one vacancy for a five-year term ending 12131/98. These appointments will be made at the 1/4/94 meeting of the City Council. Current vacancies: Broadband Telecomm. Comm.' two vacancies for three.year terms ending 3/13/97; Assessors Examining Bd. . one vacancy for a representative of Iowa City for a six.year term ending 12131/99. These appointments will be made at the 1/18/94 meeting of Ihe City Council. The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Sr. Cenler Comm. for a three.year term ending 12131/96 will be re.advertised. Council Member Kubby noted Ihat the Public Library would be closed for staff inservice on 12110; noted the letter from emergency providers of Cedar Falls requesting input on leaf pick- up and safety issues (City Mgr. to respond); requested Information on costs to keep the Recreation Center open late at least one night a week and stated she would like to discuss this matter durlng budget sessions; stated the lift equipped buses would be on public display In the parking lot near the Public Library 12/17-18; reported on a City Atty. opinion stating there was no conflict of interest if she taught classes at the Recreation Center; requested legal review of trailer park tenants rights under the Tenant Landlord Ordinance (City Atty. to respond); questioned the action needed to Initiate the Regina traffic study requested In a letter on the Consent Calendar (City Mgr. stated the Traffic Engr. will be In contact with the Principal); stated support for the Greater Iowa City Housing Authorlty request they pay money in lieu of taxes for their property and Ihat money be earmarked for affordable housing Issues; noted the memo from the City Mgr. regarding parking tickets/automobile registration stating that Ihe process seemed complicated; encouraged staff Information/education sessions with Ihe public of water conservation Issues, and asked for a Council tour of the old water plant; and encouraged a more public process for mayoral selection (Individual Council Members expressed their views). Pigott questioned whether the banner signs displayed on The Field House Bar and Union Bar were regulated by City ordinances (staff will report back); questioned the use of slgnage to Indlcale the removal of the stop sign at Kirkwood (Traffic Engr. to report back); noted that old phone books can be recycled at Hy.Vee stores 11/30.12127; and expressed appreciation to Courtney and McDonald on Ihelr years of service, Novick announced a public forum on water Issues scheduled for 213, 7 PM, Room A of the Public Library; and asked for time with Council and staff to share Ideas she brought back from the National League of Cllles meeting. Throgmorton noted a letter from students regarding carnival rides at City Park (Horowitz noted that a response letter had been sent); expressed concerns regarding approving subdivisions that cannot be accessed from city , ' I ~ I, I, Ii i' Ii ( i~ I '.. , H I Ii , I. I I' I' !: I , i " I P i I'i , , Ii Ii 11 H i: f \ I ,! ~..... ~ -, --.- -- ~ ...." --....... ( , ' , . 't-/,. :.; I' . ,,-I .,-, .. " :. ',.. , .', '1_ ,_I " :'; , .' ."" ,I , '" " . , ,- .. . - . . _...-~ _. ,~i '. Council Activities December 7, 1993 Page 4 transit buses; noted a report from the US Department of Transportation called The Impact of Various Land Use Strategies On Suburban Mobility, and said he would send a copy to Transportation Planner Davidson; and requested further Information on the City High parking situation. Horowitz requested the Issue of elevating North Dubuque Street be placed back on the Council agenda. McDonald thanked family, fellow Council members, city staff and the public that have aided him thru three terms on Council. Mayor Courtney echoed fellow member McDonald's comments, and reminded Council of a special formal meeting scheduled 7:30 AM on 12/17. City Ally. Gentry thanked both Council Members Courtney and McDonald for their service. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.327, Bk. 110, p. 327, ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF TWO OPEN SPACES AS 'DEDICATED PARKWAYS' IN HUNTERS RUN SUBDIVISION, PARTS 3AND 6, AND DECLARING THE 'PARKWAYS' OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Affirmative roll call vole unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.3281 Bk. 110, p. 328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATIEST A RELEASE CONCERNING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FOR MT, PROSPECTl PART VI AND A THIRD AMENDED ANCILLARY AGREEMENT CONCERNING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR MT. PROSPECT ADDITION, PARTS V.VIII. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 93.3600, Bk. 36, p. 171 DESIGNATING AN AREA OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS AN URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE BLOCK 62 URBAN REVITALIZATION URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, Moved by McDonaldl seconded by Horowitz, to adopt ORD. 93.3601, Bk. 36, p. 18, DIRECTING THE REGULATIONS OF RATES CHARGED BY CABLE TELEVISION OPERATORS FOR THE BASIC SERVICE TIER AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, AND FOR CABLE PROGRAMMING SERVICE TIERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Chapter 9.1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa entitied 'City Plaza' by repealing Section 9.1. , 7(i) entitled 'Newspaper.Vendlng Machines' and enacting in lieu thereof a new subsection 9.1. 7(1), to be tltied and codified the same, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote; Ayes: Courtney, Horowitz, McDonald, Novick. Nays: Kubby, Pigott, Throgmorton. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Kubby, to adjoum 10:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. : : , ' " ! , Ii: II 'I' " i: 'I , ", I II' " 1 I; , : I 1:\ ," " I' : Ii " ,1 I , , , I I i , ,\ ': , I Darrel G. CourtneYl Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk i -- ..... . ~, i', " , i " ,; , 'j' 'I' ',I! " ~"" -- ..,...... 'l~~---.....\.o1I. ;.',...... , t / I I' , ' t ' " ' ,:,' ,I, " ',l- :~ '," , "."" . ' I" . \. , '~. - ". ~.' ~_. . j' / /'1 / { '- ---...::. ----. -~--~ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES December 7, 1993 Iowa City City Council, special meeting., 7:20 p.m, in the Council Chambers, Council Members present: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton, Staffmembers present: Atldns, Helling, Karr, Gentry, Mejia, Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 93.102, Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adjoum to executive session to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding coliectlve bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 21 according to Chapter 20.17(3) (AFSCME, Fire, Police). Affirmative roli cali vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjoumed to executive session, 7:21 p,m, Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn special meeting, 7:50 p.m, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, ali Council Members present. Darrel G, Courtney, Mayor Marian K, Karr, City Clerk cIetI\l2-7lpc,"*, , ""'''I.''"..~.,I...''"....,.~".,....._'''' "."..,,'.-,......'. , , ..dIl . I I I i I I I j 1;1 i I; - I Ii ' I: II (I i; i\ - .I. I, .'1,'7 i I I " 'i l:, ".,,;', , , ii - ~- -~~ --~......\..& <4-'.......--- I " t-/' 'I -I' I~"'" ,:,,",' ,'~ , " ". '/' " ~ ;.. " - . " . " '''',:; .', _. '. \' : ,.....;:- : ", ,- " , '., I' , COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 17, 1993 Iowa City City Council, special mtg" 7:35 a,m, at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding, Council Members presenl: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton, Absent: None. Staffmembers presen~ Aikins, Heliing, Gentry, Karr, Nasby, Franklin, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93.104, Side 1. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, that the following Items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. . 10/12193; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. . 11/17/93; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. . 11/17193; Human Rights Comm. . 11/22193. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Lohaus & Larson Investment Co. dba The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Randall's International, Inc. dba Randall's Pantry, 1851 L. Muscatine Rd. Approving a Class C Liquor License for 3.D Enterprise Inc., dba Potter's Pub, 819 S. First Ave. RES. 93.329, Bk. 110, p. 329,ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: Set a public discussion for 1/4/94 on an ordinance amending Chapter 34, entitled 'Vegetation,' Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding a new Article IV, Division I, entitled 'Commercial Pesticide Application,' which article shall provide for regulating commercial application of pesticides and provide for enforcement thereof. Motions: Consider a motion to approve disbursements In the amount of $6,055,436.72 for Ihe period of 11/1 through 11/30/93 as recommended by the Fin. Dlr. subject to audit. Correspondence: Gordon & Lynda Dyer regarding proposed improvements to Rohret Rd. Bd. of Directors of PATV requesting that the PATV contract be extended. Johnson County Coalition for People with Dlsabilllies regarding ADA. Dorothy Paul & Sara Mehlln regarding appointment to the Human Rights Comm. Memoranda from the Traffic Engr. regarding: Designated Sunday Only Handicapped Accessible Parking Stalls in the Civic Center Lot; Handicapped parking in the 600 Block of N. Johnson St. Copy of League of Women Voter's testimony given to the Johnson County Solid Wasle Management Technical Advisory Comm. Application for City Plaza Use Permit: Geoffrey Hennles for permission to set up a table on City Plaza on 1214.5/93, for Ihe purpose of Informing people about Human Rlghls Campaign Fund, approved, , Council Member Kubby requested that the matter of charging a fee for administration of the pesticide registry be discussed. The Mayor stated discussion would occur on 1/4. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public discussion as set. Moved by Horowilz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93.330, Bk. 110, p. 330, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE.PARTS ONE & TWO, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Throgmorton expressed concerns regarding affordable housing and transit accessibility. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared Ihe resolution adopted. ' Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 93.331, Bk, 110, p, 331, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE.PART THREE, IOWA CITYl IOWA. Affirmative roll call vole unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. , . . , l , II, II I !~ , I' ~r " ", I " I Ii I !! (- II I I: j'i 'I I I I i ,I " ~: ,j --------~..&j . ..."... --- - "IIIIlIE'1.----"'- ~.....~ ..-I......-~-.----~. ...-- - - -rff.... .... -- .,.----. .T .... \ I ,", ""'", ",,' ',',' " ,t7/' '.I I" 'J-( ,'In-, , " ", ,'", " " : ,." '.j " ' '-,' I, ' J, " ' " . " '. , , , " " ' ~ -" - -, Council Activities December 17, 1993 Page 2 Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, 10 adopt RES. 93.332, Bk, 110, p. 332, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE.PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 93.3602, Bk, 36, p. 19, VACATING PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN HALF OF LAFAYETTE STREET AND THE EASTERN HALF OF MAIDEN LANE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared Ihe ordinance adopted, Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 93.333, Bk. 110, p. 333, ADOPTING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILlTY STRATEGY (CHAS) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID REPORT AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CHAS. Horowitz challenged slaff next year to research and alert HUD as to the various support agencies needed for gelling people into affordable housing. Kubby stressed the landlord relationship as well as the homeowner. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.334, Bk. 110, p. 334, APPROVING THE BLOCK 62 URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 93.335, Bk. 110, p. 335, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,IOWA, FOR CERTAIN ROAD MAINTENANCE PURPOSES (Windsor Ridge). PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Council expressed a desire to explore non.chemical slrategy for brush and weed conlrol, The City Mgr. will direct staff to prepare a memo oullining the polley and procedures for chemical usage. The Mayor noted that the County had not acted upon the agreement and any revisions requested by Ihe County would come back to Council for approval. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt ORD. 93.3603, Bk. 36, p. 20, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA ENTITLED 'CITY PLAZA' BY REPEALING SECTION 9.1-7(i) ENTITLED 'NEWSPAPER. VENDING MACHINES' AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SUBSECTION 9.1-7(i), TO BE TITLED AND CODIFIED THE SAME. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: CourtneYl Horowitz, McDonald, Novick, Nays: Kubby, Plgoll, Throgmorton. Council Member Kubby requested the matter of staffed drop.off sites be discussed, Horowitz expressed a desire to Involve multi. family units in recycling. Kubby questioned the process for extension of the PATV contract (Consent Calendar item). Asst. City Mgr. Helling reported Ihat a public hearing will be held and the refranchlslng Issue considered. Kubby noted the letter from the Johnson County Coalition for People with Disabilities regarding ADA (Consent Calendar ilem) and stated Kevin Burt was present for discussion. Kevin Burt appeared and offered the Coalitions' lechnlcal assistance regarding ADA In Ihe community. The Mayor updated Council on Ihe 'City Park Reslorallon Project by announcing a $5000 conlribution had been received from Howard R. Green Company, and stated Ihe initial report going into FEMA , \ Ii' I: Ii Ii. :j, I I: I I, " II I, i: 1'; I.: I Ii 'I \, i! I, Ii .llJ -.. ''":. ~ ~",.. ....... ...-- .,.., -, .....- ~ ~.I_........'- . . .' . . ' . 't-/" I' -, I'" ~ '.'., .' . ,: .' . . ,./ j'-.' 'j" '. ". " , ..'_~ . '_:--. I / /~~. " ,~' ''':.:..:.~~._.. ....~.--......_~ Council Activities December 17, 1993 Page 3 recommended more ,funding than originally anticipated. Horowitz presented Mayor Courtney with a farewell gift and Members Horowitz and Kubby presenled former Mayor McDonald gifts. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 8:15 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Darrel G. Courtney, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk I,' I i I i I ,----,...-._."......"'~~..~........ ,...-.-..+ -.- ..,.. (' ". \ \,1 _ _~J________ ~-_.._- .... ...-......., I I , I ! I ! i! " 11 l; I' I II [' - ,I ,[ \1.,. .1 "~I' . I' I I II T Il' Ii i'; ( i'; ii . i ,j' , :' ...",.,....""IIf",.. - --.,..,-~ ~-- ~ ..-, ....... ~. "....-------.,f" ... - ...-_. ':' t'':'''/' ,,',' ' " , '~I ,"-t " ..' ", " .." ' ,>', I ','J ' ~ . . ': ; , ' ,.',', /-: ' ' " ," ~' " ,': ' ':. _' I . _' ',.." 'I' .--'-' -- COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 4, 1994 I , I I , I [ ~ Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Moen, Rockwell, Schoon, Long, Moreno, Schmadeke, Cot/tlCd t1""uJ!s ttlflt t''U<rJ<<t. 01} ff'1 '1'1-/'J '1'1-1- Mayor Horowitz presented gifts of appreciations to retiring Council Members Ambrisco, Courtney, Larson, and McDonald. Plaques were also given to Ambrisco, Courtney, and McDonald for their mayoral service. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Baker, that the following Items and recommendations In the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, andlor adopted as amended, and to move item 2c(l) Class C Liquor License for the Union Bar later on the agenda for separate consideration; and to delete Items 2e(1 )-letter from Carl Beyerhelm & 2e(2).letter from Carolyn Corbin and Include these with Item 3b.publlc hearing on Towncrest Mobile Home Court rezoning; and to add a letter from Paulr\'!l Lowell Brandt and a letter from 1'&./9 Ii Theodore Nelson: T Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular and special meetings of 12/7/93 and of the special meeting of 12/17/93, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - 12/2193; Historic Preservation Comm. .11/10/93; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. -11/10/93; Airport Comm. - 11/16193; Housing Comm. - 11/9193; CCN Comm. - 12/16/93. Permit Motions: Approving a Class E Beer Permit for QuikTrip Corporation, dba QuikTrip #552, 25 W. Benton St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Cynthia B. Ocker, Tammy R. Moline, a Partnership dba The Break Room, 1578 1 st Ave. RES. 94- 1, Bk. 111, p. 1, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 94-2, 8K. 111, p. 2, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING for 1/18/94, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1994 SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 94.3, BK. 111, p. 3, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING for 1/18/94, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WHISPERING MEADOWS WETLAND PARK PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: Paula & Lowell Brandtregarding the proposed ordinence ,DIU changing parking requirements and outside access. Charles & Doris Lisle regarding tree ";l~/I~ removal for the widening of Rohret Road. Robert C. Cerlson, Chair of the Bd. of Appeals, regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Ord. involving interior vs. exterior entrance to apartments. Theodore Nelson regarding distribution of the Parks & Recreation Program brochure. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, repeated the public heerlngs as set, and noted correspondence on the Consent Calendar. Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to move item 31.resolution approving final plat of Whispering Meadows, Part II, to the beginning of Piannlng & Zoning Items. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES, 94-4, Bk. 111, p. 4, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF I I , , , , , - suJ I/~, , , ; , , . 1 Ii I ,I II I: Ii r' I, " " r If I , {, I ~ V , I, Iii I' " II I'i I I oJ Ii ,I I' . ;1 " ,\ "'f'''' - - '1.---..., ~ ~..... ~ .-' -.." -- ~ ~ ~...-,....--------- .... -Jfrf .... ~ -..a: ...--..... , ",' t-/'" " '-I" fTt-' ;,..' ',':':: , J" . '. I. . '.: .'," :,' 1-:,'.. . , " .', " , " .' ' '. _ 1" _.,......' . I j . Council Activities January 4, 1994 Page 2 WHISPERING MEADOWS, PART II. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for 111 B/94, on an ordinance vacating the northern 212 feet of the alley located between Burlington and Court Streets, west of Dubuque Street (Block 102 . Hieronomi Project). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ord. by conditionally changing the use regulations of approximate 7.86 acre tract of land located at 2312 Muscatlne Ave. (Towncrest Mobile Home Court) from RFBH to CC-2. The following individuals appeared: Phil Leff, representing the applicant; Jean Bartley, representing Towncrest Mobile Home Court; Ed Murphy, representing current tenants; Jay Honohan, 2503 Friendship; Jim Conklin, Towncrest Mobile Home Court resident; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to accept correspondence from: Carl Beyerhelm; Carolyn Corbin, Life Skills, Inc.; and Rockne L. Brosman, Eagle Food Centers, Inc.; and Ronald & June Higdon. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to continue the public hearing to 1118/94. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, Kubby voting "Nay." Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer to 1118/94, an ordinance amending the Zoning Ord. by conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate 7.86 acre tract of land located at 2312 Muscatine Ave. (Towncrest Mobile Home Court) from RFBH to CC-2. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordlnancs amending the Zoning Ord. to redefine "family care facllltylfamlly home" by Including "community supervised apartment living arrangement." No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinence to redefine "family care facllltylfamlly home" by Including "community supervised apartment living arrangement," be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll cell vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Membars present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Section 36-5B, Off-street Perking Requirements for Multl.Famlly Dwellings; Sections 36-11(g), 36.12(g), 36-13(gl; and 36-14(g), the special provisions sections of the RM.12, RNC.2D, RM-20 and RM.44 zones; Sections 36-17(clll) and 36.20(clll), the provislonel use sections of the CO.l and CB-2 zones; and Sections 36.19(dIl5) and 36. 23(dIl3), the special exception sections of the CC.2 and CI.l zones, be given first vote for consideration. Senior Planner Moen present for discussion. Board of Appeals Members Robert Carlson and Tom Werderitsch, and Gene Greb, 612 Park Rd., appeared. After discussion, moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to delete the third paragraph of the ordinance dealing with enclosed lobbies and corridors and refer the matter back to the P&Z Comm. The Meyor declared the motion to amend carried, 4/3, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Baker, Lehmen, Pigott, Throgmorton. Nays: Horowitz, Kubby, Novick. Affirmative roll call vote on first conslderetion of the ordinance as amended carried unenlmously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance emending the Zoning Ordinance by affirming the slngle.famlly cherecter of the RNC-12, Neighborhood Conservation Residential, zone and restricting the number of principal buildings permitted on a lot in the _ ----L1 J.a ... ..... - __ '1'-'- : , , i !, 1 Ii: I " I " Ii Ii " 'I, (' I I ,. " r I,; " , I II " I' , I , ,\ .,---,. - ~.....--- ~- ~ -'r4; ~I -- -.. ~..-,......------..~.,,--..---- : i \ \ \. ~~ ~ ....--- .. _T. !, f-/' , 'I -I /-t' ' ' " ',,', ,,' "', ',.., , ' " I " . '-' - ,_"" , ' .' ~ ' ,'... '"J' \ ", .' . - , , " ,~' _"_, I, _.' ._~ '" . _ f ''I ' ..' I Council Activities January 4, 1994 Page 3 RNC-12 zone, be given first consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved by Baker, seconded by Novick, that the rule requiring ordinances be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 94.3604, Bk. 37, p. 1, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. ENTITLED "ZONING" BY PERMITTING NON.HARD SURFACED DRIVEWAYS FOR SINGLE.FAMIL Y AND DUPLEX DWELLINGS WHICH ACCESS WOODLAWN AVENUE OR NON-HARD SURFACED ALLEYS, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/1, with the fOllowing division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pigott. Throgmorton, Baker, Horowitz, Lehman, Novick. Nays: Kubby. Moved by Baker. seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. John Watson, represented the Neighborhood Open Space Committee, welcomed new Council Members and summarized the open space plan adopted by the previous Council. Harold Engen, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on activities at the Center. Douglas Jones. 816 Park Road. appeared regarding water Issues. Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Ave.. expressed concerns regarding the Pizza Hut sign downtown. Caroline Dieterle, 747 Walnut St.. appeared regarding water rates; encouraged more bicycling; suggested downtown drop off sites for payment of parking fines; and proposed reuse of scrap lumber and brick from the landfill. Staff will follow.up. Robert Carlson. 1122 Penkrldge, suggested an ordinance prohibiting people from blowing snow from private properties back onto cleaned streets. The City Manager stated an ordinance did exist and enforcement was done on a complaint basis. Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover, noted Council were representatives of a diverse population and urged continued respect of diverse ideas. Public discussion was held on a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 34, entitled "Vegetation," Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City. Iowa. by adding a new Article IV, Division I entitled "Commercial Pesticide Application." which Article shall provide for regulating Commercial Application of Pesticides and enforcement thereof. The following individuals appeared: Curt Moore, 3109 Dubuque St. NE; Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.; Evan Fales, 1215 Oakcrest; Mark Phillips, 1165 Oaks Dr.; Jack Tank. 624 St. Thomas Ct.; Caroline Dieterle, 747 Walnut St.; Angie Madsen, 4737 Hwy. 22 SE, Lone Tree; Tim Madsen; Russ Wise; Joe Robinson, 613 E. Court St.; Dean Moore; Douglas Jones, 816 Park Rd.; Craig Hanna; and Chuck Murray. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to accept correspondence from Robert Opplinger, State Health Registry of 10wa.1M. m(l~cr cW~ -tk il'lo1t~t\ CArflta, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Chapter 34. entitled " Vegetation," Code of Ordinences of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding a new Article IV, Division I entitled " Commercial Pesticide Application." which Article shall provide for regulating Commercial Application of Pesticides end enforcement thereof, be given first vote for consideration, Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Kubby, Novick. Pigott, Throgmorton. Nays: Lehman, Baker, Council recessed 11 :00 p.m. and reconvened 11 :05 p.m. The Mayor noted that Council would now consider Item 2c(l) previously deleted from the Consent Calendar, the Class C Liquor License for the Union Bar, Moved by Kubby. seconded by Novick, to approve a Cless C Liquor License for Iowa City Entertelnment. Inc. .~. 11. - - . , , : , i ~ II' " " ;i iI .r 'i' I I: I I I, " I" , ! I": I Iii i I I " I I I I I. Ii I: lOW 1/~~/9t I ........ T_ "" ..-.". , I , I , I I I ! \ , I I , \\ \\ ~-- ~ ...-'..."... - ~ ,..-'" ........--------.,f'.... -........-. .... ~~~~.....-; \ , . " (, ,.', .' .",' r ' t-/' ./" PI' ,/":""t' ,', . ' . ,.,( , .. ,I. , " ' , . ~ .. . . .,..',., . . . " .', ' ':'. .:;' - . - ,..... . I " Council Activities January 4, 1994 Page 4 dba the Union, 121 E, College St. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present, The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Broadband Telecomm. Comm.- two vacancies for 3-year terms ending 3113/97; Assessor's Examining Bd, - one vacancy for a representative of Iowa City for a six-year term ending 12/31/99; Sr. Center Comm. - one vacancy for a three.year term ending 12/31/96. These appointments will be made at the 1/18/94 meeting of the City Council. The Mayor urged citizens to consider serving on these Boards & Commissions. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm, - two vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/29/97, one for a representative of the Woodlawn District and one at-large. These appointments will be made at the 2/15/94 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to defer to 1/18/94, an appointment to the Airport Comm. for a six-year term ending 3/1/00. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to refer to the Bd. of Adjustment an appointment to the Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment for a flve.year term ending 2/26/94; to appoint Tim Lehman, 3306 Arbor Dr. to the Bd, of Adjustment for an unexpired term ending 1/1/97; re-appoint Anna 8uss, 525 W. Benton St. to the Bd. of Appeals for a five-year term ending 12/31/98; and approve the recommendation of the Johnson County 80ard of Supervisors that Donald Otto be re.appointed to the Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. as a representative of Johnson County for a three-year term ending 12/31/96. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Baker reported on comments regarding the Pizza Hut sign downtown and questioned what could be done regarding the matter. The City Manager stated an application had been properly received, the interpretation was that it met Code requirements and was installed properly; adding that the sign ordinance question had been referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review. Novick indicated a desire to also review the awning ordinance. Baker requested Council consideration of moving some work sessions outside of the Civic Center, and exploring televising some sessions. The Mayor requested staff review of the televising issue, with a report back to Council. She also suggested a work session outside of the Civic Center every other month. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Staff will prepare a memo. Pigott asked for a drop off site for books at the Public Library that could be accessed on bike or In a car. The matter was referred to the Library 80ard. Pigott expressed his desire for public discussion at formal Council meetings be placed before Planning & Zoning items. A majority of Council requested a revised resolution of meeting order be presented to them at their next meeting. Novick noted a letter accepted in the Consent Calendar from Theodore Nelson and asked thet Council Members bring the letter to Thursday nights work session on the budget. The Mayor announced that the Iowa City Human Rights Commission was sponsoring "ADA, It's The Law" information session on 1/20/94, Meeting Room A of the Public Library from 1 :00.4:00 p,m; end reminded Council of a formal meeting prior to the budget session 1/6/94, 7:00 p.m. Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Pollee Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City. Kubby stated she would be voting against the agreement on a philosophical basis thet It includes e co. payment for insurance. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1 , with Kubby voting "Nay." . ' : ' i' ~ II: Ii Ii! I; (i I' ,I, (,' ,I I; f I' ~ ' ' i. I.; I, " i'. I'! , I I I II II i~ I :i i.' ~,.. ...... - ..,.;')~--: --~.... ~ -'.. ----~..,.- - - .. . ...... ..~..... ~ -- -. ... -.. ~... ... .- -' ' ,. . .,' , 't-/' 1':-1 "t' ,:,' , " .," .' , : '_',' .I., .J .I' , r, , . ':, L,' .., , I .' , '-:. ' __ ",' ,,__ " - 'f' , / ,I '1 .J.. --~""- ..'- Council Activities January 4, 1994 Page 5 Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 94.5, Bk. 111, p. 5, DETERMINING NECESSITY AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 15, 1994, ON A PROPOSED NEAR SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 94.6, Bk. 111, p. 6, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN AMENDED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR THE USE OF $1,055,000 DOLLARS OF SUPPLEMENTAL CDBG FUNDS APPROPRIATED UNDER PUBLIC LAW 103-75, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 94-7, Bk. 111, p. 7, WAIVING DEMAND THAT CABLEVISION VII, INC. SUBMIT A FORMAL FRANCHISE RENEWAL PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY BY DECEMBER 27, 1993. Asst. City Mgr. Helling updated Council on the renewal process. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 94.8, Bk. 111, p. 8, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN. (delete Sr. Maintenance Worker, add two Maintenance Worker I . Water Customer Service and a Public Information/Education Coordinator. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Baker, to adjourn 11 :40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. , , ' , ~ i , ' , , , j' i ~ II: II I,' , 'I [, II' II Ii' i:' ; " - I' 'Ii! ::, ' : [, ;' ,"; ) I:, II II,! 'I ,i I ",1/ I,' I " I ,. ~ ,Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor ~~~ Mari K. Karr, City Clerk sharedlcclarklccl.4,mln d ,-- '- I' I ,;' "'f". _ - '1--- -,.,- . I,' 't-:-/" "''''-'' 'J"I Id'.' '.,..,', ',' ':, I ' ',I . :.':1" ,,','. . __' - " ~ 'I -. , . / " \, I \ .'>- , City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM r>JJ' , " I' " Date: January 21, 1994 r ( l To: Mayor and City Council , ~ I From: City Clerk ! ~ Re: Council Work Session, January 3, 1994 . 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers I I ~ Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding, Council Members: Horowitz, Novick, Throgmorton, Lehman, i .. ! Baker, Kubby, Pigott. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Moen, Schoon, Miklo, ! , , , i ' ' , Davidson. Tape recorded on Tapes 94.2, All; 94.3, Side 1. ' , I ' ' " " I, " ! I t. I I' f PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS: Reel 94-2, Side 1 , II II .' 'I Iii , r; t: 1\ PCD Senior Planner Moen pres~nted the following items for discussion: ! " II t , I' [" F I ii' I a. Settina a public hearina for Januarv 18. 1994. on an ordinance vacatina the northern 212 I' I'; feet of the allev located between Burllnolon and Court streets. west of Dubuaue Streei 1\ ! (Hieronvml Proiect/Block 102l. I, , I. 1;"' 11 I. i Moen stated information will be forwarded 10 Council prior to the public hearing. '. ! Ii ! I b. Public hearina continued from November 23, 1993, on an ordinance amendina the Zonina I' f! I Ordinance bv conditlonallv chanaina the use reoulations of an approximate 7.86 acre tract ':/ I of land located at 2312 Muscatlne Avenue (Towncrest Mobile Home Court) from RFBH, I J Factorv Buill Residential. to CC.2, Community Com~,ercial. (REZ93.0010) h I: :i Moen recommended Council continue the public hearing because the conditional zoning I' I! , agreement had not been signed, and asked Council to determine whether they agree with the terms of the conditional zoning agreement as presently drafted. In response to Novick, City Attorney Genlry stated questions regarding Irailer court tenants' rights are still be considered by her office. c. Ordinance amendlno the Zonlna Ordinance bv condltlonallv chanaina the use reaulatlons I: of an approximate 7,86 acre tract of land localed at 2312 Muscatine Avenue (Towncrest Mobile Home Court) from RFBH, Factorv Buill Residential, to CC.2. Community I I Commercial. (REZ93.0010) (First conslderatlonl I I City Attorney Gentry slated she will make copies of the draft conditional zoning agreement I '-1 for Council. I , d. Public hearina on an ordinance amendlna the Zonlna Ordinance to redefine "famllv care : , ! faciiltvlfamllv home' bv Includlno "communllv supervised aparlmenlllvina arranaemenl." , i :\ X-I ~,_.-" "'f'" - - "" ---... ~ ._~...... ~ - I ------- " ....... '. '.,". . .' . '. r _. . -, " " . " t'/ I 'I I' '" \, . , ' , , I I"" t ' , ' ", , ' '-'t' '.: ,,1-,;.."'," ",,' :. "'-,', ~I, . ,>., :"~. " \ .' " ," / , '1 " , 2 e, Ordinance amendinq the Zoninq Ordinance to redefine "familv care facllilV/family home" by includlnq "community supervised apartment IIvinq arranqemenl." (First consideration) I Moen stated the Executive Director of Syslems requested 'that first consideration of the ordinance be placed on the agenda for Council consideration, , I , ! f. Ordinance amendinq Zonlnq Ordinance Section 36-58. Off. Street Parklnq Requirements ! for Multi.Famlly Dweilinqs; Sections 36.11(q). 36.12(q), 36-13(q) and 36-14(0), the special , provisions sections of the RM.12, RNC-20. RM.20 and RM-44 zones; Sections 36-17(c)(1) ! and 36.20(c)(1). the provisional use sections of the CO.1 and CB.2 zones; and Sections I 36.19(d)(5) and 36-23(d)(3), the special exception sections of the CC.2 and CI.1 zones, I , (First consideration) , Moen proposed that Council consider a revised ordinance that would retain the provisions that corridors be enclosed for the RM-44 zone; delete that provision in the RM.12, RNC. ' ' ;' i' t 20, RM.20, CO. 1 , CB-2, CC.2 and CI.l; and referred the issue back to the Planning and , Zoning Commission for development of design slandards. Kubby requested Ihat the ,; ! I I , Board of Appeals be asked to address this issue. Moen stated she will present a revised II I I ~ ordinance at tomorrow's formal Council meeting. 'j I: I , , 'I , r Ordinance amendinq the Zonlnq Ordinance by afflrmlnq the slnqle.familv characler of the \ I.. " g. :l, , I, ) I RNC-12, Nelqhborhood Conservation Residential. zone and restrictinq the number of " principal buildinqs permitted on a lot in the RNC.12 zone. (First consideration) , " \ i I' ! I .\ I " I h, Ordinance amendlnq'the Zonlnq Ordinance by chanqinq the requirements for hard. I 1'1 r: surfaced driveways that are accessed via an unpaved allev, (Second consideration) , " " , " 1,: Ij \1 , ! " i. Resolution approvinq the final plat of Whlsperlnq Meadows Subdivision. Part Two, a 103 I' i I I I 'I lot. 26.14 acre residential subdivision located on Whlsperlnq Prairie and Nevada avenues I 1 extended. (SUB93.0020) (60-day limitation period waived indefinitely) I g I I SYCAMORE FARMS ANNEXATION: Reel 94-2, Side 1 I' I , II PCD Director Franklin and Planner Miklo presenled an overview of the proposed Sycamore Farms I annexation proposal. In response to Throgmorton, Franklin requested that discussion regarding street networks be scheduled soon. NEAR SOUTHSIDE REVITALIZATION PLAN (ITEM #12): Reel 94-2, Side 2 PCD Director Franklin, Economic Development Coordinator Schoon, Jay Ohler, representing Hleronyml Partners, presented information. In response to Council concerns regarding reasonable moving and related expenses (page 8), staff was dlrecled to amend the plan 10 Include ulllity connections. Franklin responded to Council's Inquiries about requiring developers 10 demonstrale need for tax abatemenls; and Franklin asked that If Council requires some demonstration of need, It should be explicitly required In the urban revitalization plan. "I I " I I , I I 1 i 4"-1 .... _ ..4 ~L b.LJ - .LJ " , i "'IIf'"" - ! I I 1, ! 1 j , , " {: 'I " ~ I ,\ i I. I I , :>,-'" - ""~-; --~...~ .;I......------~..........- - ,r--; -T~- .... "::,;)'1. 't-/ ': ihJ ~ I I ' "1'1::' '" :":' . .,/ ., . J' 1.." .,"'~f , :' _. _ . '." _. ~.'t~.t.~. ;' :-\ I , ~ --. 3 MELROSE AVENUE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: Reel 94-3, Side 1 Transportallon Planner Davidson and Consultant Evelyn Acosta-Weirick presented informallon. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 94-3, Side 1 1. Kubby requesled information from Police Chief Winkelhake regarding Union Bar liquor license violations. 2, Kubby noted that Council has not done negotiations regarding SEATS. City Manager Atkins stated he has been in contact with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and discussion could take place during budget discussions. Kubby stated the negotiating process should take place on Ihe front end of budget discussions. 3. Kubby inquired about the approved logo ,of the state for the pesticide ordinance. City Attorney Gentry slaled the Department of Agriculture would have to approve the logo. 4. In response to Council Member Baker, Council agreed to start budget meetings at7 p.m. (rather than 6:30 p.m.). 5. Throgmorton noted that he sent a memo regarding water conservation 10 each Council Member. City Manager Atkins stated he will prepare a response to the memo. 6. Lehman noted that approximately $500 was donated to the City Park restoration fund from the Lehman election fund. 7. Horowitz inquired about the E911 board. City Manager Atkins explained the E911 board is the goveming board Ihat takes the telephone transmission line charge money and distributes it for the purpose of equipment. Atkins stated he will find more information, 8. Horowitz inquired about the deadline for reconsidering Ihe Dubuque Slreet funding. City Manager Atkins stated he will obtain more information, 9, Horowitz asked who will be attending the March National League of Cities meeting in Washington. Baker stated he would like to taik informally some time about Ihe budget. Kubby stated that Council Members should coordinate seminar attendance. 10. Pigott requested Ihat Council look at Information about Interactive kiosks. Kubby noted Ihatlt was something that Council asked to be put In the request for proposal from TCI. APPOINTMENTS: Reel 94-3, Side 1 Airport Commission. defer two weeks to allow contact wilh Individuals, Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment. refer back to the Board of Adjustment. Board of Adjustment. Tim Lehman. Board of Appeals. Anna Buss. Reappointment for Riverfront and Nalural Areas Commission. Approve recommendation. ilf .. - ~- --.-. '-'- .1- \ ! ~i J, 'Ii I ii :: i II II' Ii' - It 'I;, ' ,-- 1. " I J.: !: [, " I': ,r t" 'I j , I J ':,11 ,I. : .' " ! ~....... ~". - , . I', , , ,'} I " " ,', , ) I,: \,' ','1 - "" ----.., ...- ~ 1It~1,....... ~ ~ ~ ...........-------- -JFf'" -... - F , , " ' ':,:. . n, 'hl'J" ' ",,;-' '",' .', . .' .' .-.' -' .' '. .\.~ .. .' / /'1. ", ,\" '-<-'~'-----. ....-- ....-~--, - " 4 Council directed City Clerk Karr to redesign the board and commission application asking applicants to contact Council Members prior to the appointment being made. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA CONTINUED: Reel 94.3, Side 1 11. Karr noted that Council Members received the League of Iowa Municipalities may. or/council seminar schedule. Karr noted that one of the seminars is being held in Iowa City on January 13, 4:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. 12. City Manager Atkins noted he may need to schedule a special formal meeting on Thursday evening in conjunction with the budget regarding Coralville strip projecV28E agreement. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. d.ill<Cl,3.1n' "..,...."..."._m"'__ 'l.~-' . -..~..--..-.----'--.-. - . . 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