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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-14 Council minutes Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 14, 2006 Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent None. Staff members present Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Hennes. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-79, Side 2, Tape 06-85, Side 1. The Mayor proclaimed Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week: November 12- 18, 2006, Crissy Canganelli, ex-director of Shelter House accepting. The Mayor and Youth Advisory Commission representative Michael Nelson presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Mark Twain Elementary students: Geneva Conrad, Jake Herdliska, Abby Saehler. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, as amended and to delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as a separate item 4f(2) resolution approving By-Laws of the Housing and Community Development Commission: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: October 16, Regular Council Work Session; October 17, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete; October 30, Special Council Work Session; October 30, Special Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Senior Center Commission - September 19, 2006; Airport Commission - September 18, 2006; Airport Commission - September 14, 2006; Parks & Recreation Commission - August 9, 2006; Housing and Community Development - September 21, 2006; Telecommunications Commission - September 25,2006; Historic Preservation Commission - September 14, 2006; Historic Preservation Commission - September 28, 2006; Public Art Advisory Commission - October 5, 2006; Public Library Board of Trustees - September 28, 2006; Public Library Board of Trustees - October 26, 2006 Youth Advisory Commission - October 4, 2006; Civil Service Commission - November 8, 2006. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: Class C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services, Inc., dba Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Court. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Bowman Ventures, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bowman Ventures, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc. #6,1534 S .Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Kandy Land, Inc., dba Kandy Land, 928 Maiden Lane; Class C Liquor License for Yelder Enterprises, Inc., dba Que, 211 Iowa Ave; Class C Liquor License for Suzster, Inc., dba Club Car, 122 Wright St.; Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 201 S Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba Summit, 10 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Old Complete Description November 14, 2006 Page 2 Capitol Brew Works & Public House, LLC, dba Old Capitol Brew & Public House, LLC, 525 S Gilbert SI.; Outdoor Service Area for Old Capitol Brew Works & Public House, LLC, dba Old Capitol Brew & Public House, LLC, 525 S Gilbert SI.; Class C Beer Permit for Fuller Properties, LC, dba T & M Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy 6 East; RES. 06-335, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMITS for Kandy Land, Inc., dba Kandy Land, 928 Maiden Lane and Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba Summit, 10 S. Clinton SI. RES. 06-336, TO REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's , 2 Escort Lane. Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $15,082,075.00 for the period of September 1 through September 30, 2006, as recommended by the Finance Director. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-337, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING on November, 2006 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF TWO TWO-FAMILY OWNER OCCUPIED HOMES LOCATED ON LOTS 10 AND 11, LONGFELLOW MANOR UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 06-338, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 28, 2006 ON THE UPDATE OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN; RES. 06-339, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 28,2006 ON THE UPDATE OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY PLAN (ACOP). Resolutions: RES. 06-340, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 06-341, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS DIVISION 1: WATER TREATMENT PLANT; DIVISION 2: WELL HOUSES PROJECT; RES. 06-342, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MEADOW STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND DOVER STREET DRAINAGE BASIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT [BROS-3715(626}-8J-52; RES. 06-343, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, FORCE MAIN, LIFT STATION, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, TREE BUFFER, PAVING IMPROVEMENTS, TRAIL & CERTAIN SIDEWALK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MACKINAW VILLAGE- PART TWO, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 06-344, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, PAVING AND CERTAIN SIDEWALK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION - PART FOUR, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 06-345, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DUBUQUE ROAD CONDOMINIUMS; RES. 06-346, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 1 OF SADDLEBROOK ADDITION - PART I; RES. 06-347, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER Complete Description November 14, 2006 Page 3 MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 4 OF SADDLEBROOK ADDITION - PART II. Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of HANDICAP PARKING in the 200 block of E. Washington Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the west side of Upland Avenue; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Replace (1) existing VALET PARKING ONLY 5 PM - 2 AM TOW AWAY ZONE sign located on the 200 block of S. Clinton Street in front of Joseph's restaurant with (1) VALET PARKING PASSENGER LOADING ZONE NO UNATTENDED VEHICLES 5 PM - 2AM TOW AWAY ZONE sign; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install (1) VALET PARKING PASSENGER LOADING ZONE NO UNATTENDED VEHICLES 5 PM-2AM TOW AWAY ZONE sign on the south travel lane of the 100 block of Washington Street in front of The Den; Jennifer Kardos regarding Great job by Iowa City employees; John McKinstry regarding Inclusionary Housing; Simon Willard regarding Parking concerns; Byung Yang regarding Parking concern on Sunset Street [Staff response included]; Trail System letters from Michael Connell [staff response included], Janelle Rettig; Second-hand smoke letters from Kelli Craddick, Lizeth Garcia, Nick Thies; Railroad cross bars letters from Tom Daugherty, Joe McQuaid; Jean Walker regarding Illegal guns; Garry Klein regarding Airport development; Deb Briggs and Cheryl Nelson regarding Thank you to City Cable for assistance with the Home Ownership Mortgage Readiness Course; John Pearson regarding Bicycle lanes; Legal Drinking Age letters from Ben Cohen, Tyler Mullinnix [Staff response included]; Michael Scott regarding Gas prices in Iowa City; Robert Abramovske regarding Allow bicycles in Iowa City Skate Park; Amanda Battaglia regarding Shifting street [Staff response included]; Stacey Green regarding Sinclair GrouplMediacom [Staff response included]; Support for Summer of the Arts letters from Mark Ginsberg, Tianna Streeter, Donald Thompson; Crissy Canganelli regarding National Week of Hunger and Homelessness. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-348, APPROVING BY-LAWS OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting. Leah Cohen, 1638 Teg Dr., appeared representing the Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board expressing confusion over the proposed Building and Fire Code amendments, and updated Council on a program being implemented downtown in cooperation with the Iowa Alcohol Beverages Division and Brandeis University. Rebecca Neades, Chamber of Commerce, appeared expressed concerns over proposed Building and Fire Code amendments and offered to facilitate a committee to review the ordinances and ramifications to businesses. Staff will follow up. John Rummelhart, 1112 E. Court St., appeared regarding additional tax funding and state accounting rules. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending certain specific provisions within Title 14, Zoning Code, Chapter 2, Base Zones; Chapter 3 Overlay Zones; Chapter 4, Use Complete Description November 14, 2006 Page 4 Regulations; Chapter 5, Site Development Standards; Chapter 7, Administration; Chapter 8, Review and Approval Procedures; Chapter 9, Definitions. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance amending certain specific provisions within Title 14, Zoning Code, Chapter 2, Base Zones; Chapter 3 Overlay Zones; Chapter 4, Use Regulations; Chapter 5, Site Development Standards; Chapter 7, Administration; Chapter 8, Review and Approval Procedures; Chapter 9, Definitions, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to defer indefinitely the ordinance rezoning 37.92 acres of land located on Northgate Drive from Commercial Office (CO-1) and Interim Development - Office Research Park (ID-ORP) Zone to Research Development Park (RDP) Zone (REZ06-00023) (Northgate Corporate Park). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to 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. 06-4240, REZONING 7.61 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH OF STEVENS DRIVE BETWEEN GILBERT STREET, AND WATERFRONT DRIVE, FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) (REZ06-00024) (Carousel Motors), be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Douglas Ruppert. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to defer indefinitely a resolution approving the final plat of Kennedy's Waterfront Addition Part 4, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB06-00009). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending City Code Title 17, entitled "Building and Housing," to establish licensing requirements for the planning, layout, supervision and installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), commercial kitchen hoods and for ducted air heating and cooling installers, be given first vote. Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to November 28. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Sr. Building Inspector Hennes present for discussion. The motion to defer was withdrawn. The Mayor declared the motion carried for first vote of ordinance, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Correia, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: O'Donnell, Elliott. Absent: None. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the rule requiring ordinances to 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. 06- 4241, AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," SECTION 8, ENTITLED "PARKING VIOLATIONS"; AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED __.____.____..___~~____~ ..Mm._~_____._____.__"'_____.____.._____"_..________ Complete Description November 14, 2006 Page 5 "DEFINITIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC PROVISIONS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS"; AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "PARKING REGULATIONS," SECTION 3, ENTITLED "PARKING NOT TO OBSTRUCT TRAFFIC"; AND AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 10, ENTITLED "PARKING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING" TO DEFINE AND ESTABLISH PASSENGER LOADING ZONES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF SAID ZONES, be voted on for final passage at this time. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Elliott, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence Mathew Chackalackal. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, that the rule requiring ordinances to 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. 06-4242, AMENDING SECTION 1-9-3B OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY TO CORRECT MINOR ERRORS IN THE LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN IOWA CITY, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, "Commercial Use of Sidewalks," Section 5 entitled" Use by Mobile Vendors" by amending Sub Section A2(a) to increase the number of permits issued on City Plaza from Five to Six, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 06-4243, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS." CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "VEHICLES FOR HIRE" BY REPEALING SAID CHAPTER IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS", be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-349, RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 02-11 AND IN LIEU THEREOF SETTING FEES AND CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF REGULATIONS OF TAXICABS, BY REPLACING "VEHICLE FOR HIRE" REFERENCES WITH "TAXICAB". Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Correia, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-350, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY BY COMMITMENT OF A $320,000 LOAN TO THE HOUSING FELLOWSHIP FUNDED BY ----~---"---_._----~~-_._--------_._--'---------~- Complete Description November 14, 2006 Page 6 ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO FULFILL THE THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT APPLICATION. Maryann Dennis, representing The Housing Fellowship, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-351, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE PARKING DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE 0.5 MAINTENANCE WORKER I - TOWING POSITION AND CREATING ONE 0.5 MAINTENANCE WORKER 1- PARKING SYSTEMS POSITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-352, DEDICATING 8.29 ACRES OF A PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4213 S.E. SAND ROAD AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND DESIGNATING THE BALANCE OF SAID PARCEL, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 152 ACRES, AS PUBLIC PARKLAND (S & G Materials). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-353, AWARDING CONTRACT to All American Concrete for $340,929.48 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT PROJECT. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that RES. 06-354, AWARDING CONTRACT to City Const. Group, L.C. for $ 49,890.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOUSING INSPECTIONS REMODELING PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-355, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS PURCHASES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WHEN THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST TO THE CITY DOES NOT EXCEED $25,000, AND CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WHEN THE TOTAL COST OF SUCH SERVICES DOES NOT EXCEED $25,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to make the following appointments to boards and commissions: Animal Care Task Force - (two Iowa City Residents) Teresa Kopel, 1701 Flatiron Avenue, and Patricia Farrant, 1050 Woodlawn, (one Coralville Resident) Paula Kelley, 2046 9th Street, (one Johnson County Resident) Jane McCune, 8 Woodland Heights, to fill terms ending June 30, 2009. Correspondence received from Michelle Hickman, Roxanne Schomers, Teresa Howard; Human Rights Commission - Joy Kross, 131 Friendship, to fill a three-year term January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010; Parks and Recreation Commission - re-appoint John Watson, 1105 Barrington Avenue, to fill a four-year term Complete Description November 14, 2006 Page 7 January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011; Public Art Advisory Committee - re-appoint Mark Seabold, 307 College Street, to fill a three-year term January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010; Senior Center Commission - re-appoint Nancy Wombacker, 3644 Elgin Drive, to fill a three- year terms January 1,2007 - December 31,2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the following appointment and abstained. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding. Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Andy Douglas, 2121 D Muscatine Avenue to the Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2008. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. Mayor Wilburn now presiding. The Mayor noted that Youth Advisory Commission appointments are deferred to November 28th for two persons age 15 to 17 for two year terms January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008, and (1) person - Age 18 to 21 for two year term January 1, 2007 - December 31 , 2008. The Mayor noted the current vacancies will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011; Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012; Board of Appeals to fill a five-year term January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011; Human Rights Commission for two appointments to fill three-year terms January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010; Parks and Recreation Commission for two appointments to fill four-year terms January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011; Senior Center Commission to fill a three-year terms January 1, 2007 - December 31,2009. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] Council Member Elliott noted that the Big Ten ranked 8 schools among the nation's top 12 party schools but Iowa was not on the list. Mayor Pro tem Bailey wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, and safe traveling to those leaving town. Council Member Vanderhoef noted the Iowa League of Cities Advocacy Workshop in Johnston on November 15; and America's Recycling Day on November 15; the East Central Iowa Council Of Governments legislative forum has been rescheduled to December 12 in Coralville Council Chambers from 4:00-6:00 p.m.; reported that she attended and Council Member Champion represented the City at the annual Veteran's Day Banquet and former City employee Lyle Seydel received the Will Hayek Award. Council Member O'Donnell wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving; and inquired as to the status of Sinclair and Mediacom negotiations concerning KGAN. Asst. City Manager Helling clarified that the Fox affiliate locally is not owned by Sinclair. Council Member Correia updated Council on activities of the Youth Advisory Commission; and reported that she and Council Member Elliott attended the housing summit earlier in the day. Mayor Wilburn announced the City had received an award from the National League of Cities recognizing the City's 40 years of involvement; reported on his attendance at the David and Rosalie Braverman scholarship reception and congratulated recipients Laurie Hughes, James Power and Christopher Kelly; and stated that any members of Roy Justices' Complete Description November 14, 2006 Page 8 journalism class in the audience could stay afterwards for a press conference style format of answering questions. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all counct2::(:7:~1 Ross Wilburn, Mayor ~~~?t. ~ Mar n K. Karr, City Clerk I ~ i !~~~'t ~~"Sr..rml' .......~ 1 CITY OF IOWA CITY MEM.ORAN DUM I ~~(~) Date: October 16, 2006 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, October 16, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG Rep: Baeth Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Rackis, Boothroy, Franklin, Long, Ford, Davidson Tapes: 06-76 & 06-77, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 14 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SPECIFIC PROVISIONS WITHIN TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 2, BASE ZONES; CHAPTER 3 OVERLAY ZONES; CHAPTER 4, USE REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 5, SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; CHAPTER 7, ADMINISTRATION; CHAPTER 8, REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES; CHAPTER 9, DEFINITIONS. B. REZONING 37.92 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON NORTHGATE DRIVE FROM COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) AND INTERIM DEVELOPMENT - OFFICE RESEARCH PARK (ID-QRP) ZONE TO RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK (RDP) ZONE (REZ06- 00023) (Northgate Corporate Park) C. REZONING 9.83 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH OF STEVENS DRIVE BETWEEN S. GILBERT STREET AND WATERFRONT DRIVE FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE (REZ06-00024) (Carousel Motors) Council concurred with the correspondence from property owner John Rummelhart to eliminate his properties from the rezoning and decrease the acres to 7.61. Council Work Session October 16, 2006 Page 2 INCLUSIONARY ZONING (IP2 of 10/12 Info Packet) PCD Director Franklin presented information on Inclusionary Housing. Majority agreed with the goals of increasing the supply of affordable units and dispersing those units throughout the community, with three members stating additional information and study was needed prior to concurring with the goals. Staff was directed to research hiring consultant to document the need and include data from the surrounding areas. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. Summary memo prepared and included in October 26'h Council information packet. Item on the agenda of JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board meeting of October 25th and quarterly joint governments meeting of January 10th. (Franklin) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item # 10 - Ordinance amending ... to define and establish passenger loading zones and penalties for violation of said zones) Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. 2. (Item # 12 - Ordinance amending .... "Taxicabs") City Manager Atkins stated the ordinance distributed reflects another non-substantive change and changes the inspection of the vehicle from the Police Department to the City Equipment division. 3. (Item # 13 - Resolution approving... consultant services for the Fire Station # 2 demolition and construction project) The City Manager clarified the architect would provide both demolition and construction services, and would follow up with LEED certification language in the agreement. 4. (Item # 14 - Resolution amending... Senior Housing Facilities Revenue Bond (Oaknoll Project) ... ) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager stated the procedure was a technicality and referred to the prepayment clause of the current contract. 5. (Item # 9 - Public hearing... Resolution approving plans... Grand Avenue Roundabout Project ...) The City Manager stated work would not begin until next spring; the City Attorney and City Clerk clarified that plans and specifications are not included on the website or in Council materials but are filed in the City Clerk's office and noted as such in notices. 6. (Item # 7 - Public hearing ... Resolution approving and authorizing execution of an agreement ... National Genecular Institute Inc ....urban renewal area; Item # 8- Resolution authorizing application for financial assistance from Iowa Department of Economic Development ...) Economic Development Coordinator Ford and PCD Director Franklin presented information. Mayor Pro tem Bailey suggested a presentation at an upcoming work session on LEED certification, majority agreed. Council requested a short staff presentation prior to the public hearing. Council Work Session October 16, 2006 Page 3 7. (IP2 of 10/12 Information Packet - Memo from Police Chief ... Que Bar) In response to Council Member Correia, the City Clerk stated the establishment was in the process of renewal and the item would be on an upcoming agenda. City Atty. Dilkes noted the guidelines included a 12 month warning period. 8. (Consent Calendar # f (14) - Smoking policy) Council Member Correia suggested a page on the City website to describe the history of the City involvement in the smoking ban. Mayor Pro tem Bailey suggested direct links to the legislators. 9. (Consent Calendar # f (15) - Country Club Estates) In response to Council Member Correia, Mayor Pro tern Bailey and PCD Director Franklin stated the item had been deferred at P&Z and the developer was reworking the plans; no Council action is necessary at this time PRIORITY/POLICY REVIEW FOR PROPOSED '08 BUDGET City Manager Atkins facilitated the discussion that resulted in a list of Council ideas for the upcoming budget. Flip Chart Foster to Prairie to Chien WB Hwy 6 - Riverside Riverside-Benton to south Transit hours Midnight Sunday Festival transit Holiday transit Holiday lights in neighborhoods Napoleon to Sand Lake Trail Sand Lake - flood plain land Sand Lake - funding outside sources - county - wetland corps - private investment Sidewalks / major roads lack of inventory assessments Vets / animal licenses 4th Station - 10 employees $600,000 payroll South airport - ACP Council Work Session October 16, 2006 Page 4 Affordable Housing use of GO Bonds lead base, loan funds Contract Management CIP's Gilbert - Bowery to Sand Road Upgrade Contest among employees Internal Incentives Parking garages Upgrade Appearance Shelter House $ Free Medical $ Youth Advisory $ Jazz Festival $ 4th of July $ College Street Trinity Church Wind energy Cute bus station Joint communications center MOTOR SCOOTER PARKING (IP4 of October 12 Info Packet) Council Members requested additional parking space be provided for moped scooters in the downtown area. STAFF ACTION: Additional areas designated as set forth in memo from the Parking Manager dated October 18 and included in the Council information packet of October 26. (O'Brien) COUNCIL TIME 1. In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager stated the North Dodge project would be completed next spring. 2. In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Clerk reported that the building in front of the former Highlander was a chiropractic center. 3. Council Member O'Donnell suggested removing parking on the east side of Dubuque Street, between Iowa Avenue and Washington, and making it commercial loading. 4. Council Member Champion stated she supported the Press Citizen's idea of putting the 21 (restricting those under 21 in bars) issue on the ballot. City Atty. Dilkes stated that it can not be initiated by the Council, and had to be a citizen initiative. Council Member Council Work Session October 16, 2006 Page 5 Correia suggested the matter be discussed at the next governmental joint meeting in January. 5. Council Member O'Donnell asked subcommittee members Bailey and Vanderhoef to get Council informed as Mid American franchise negotiations continue. The Mayor encouraged individual conversation with subcommittee members. 6. Mayor Pro tem Bailey said she had been reviewing Council goals established last January and stated her interested to revisit them. 7. Mayor Wilburn noted the Camp Cardinal ribbon tying event planned for October 23; the City employee luncheon on November 16; and two Council work sessions tentatively planned for October 30 and November 6. Council agreed to schedule Public Works Site, Aviation Commerce Park and review of last January goals for the October 30 work session. A decision on the November 6 work session would be made on October 30. 8. Council Member Correia inquired what members would be attending the Housing Summit on November 14. After discussion City Atty. reminded Council that 4 should not be participating in the same discussion. 9. Council Member Correia distributed copies of an article "To Prepare for an Aging Population" from the Nation's Cities Weekly October 2 issue. 10. Council Member O'Donnell inquired as to correspondence received some time again regarding disabled senior housing, and questioned if anyone remembered the name of the sender. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS None FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE None Meeting adjourned 9:05 PM. I ~ I -....= -~ t~w!:'t -,;;:.... ...11II.' ...,..~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM r:::J Date: October 3D, 2006 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, October 3D, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG Rep.: Baeth Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Dulek, Tharp, Fosse, Ford, O'Malley Tapes: 06-77, Side 2; 06-81, Sides 1 and 2 (Limited transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) AVIATION COMMERCE PARK (Joint meetina with Airport Commission) Airport Commission Members Hartwig, Horan, Farris and Rettig present. Consultant David Hughes also present for discussion. PCD Dir. Franklin appeared for a power point presentation. Interest seemed to indicate retaining the land in public ownership in whole or part; and possible uses might be additional hangars, aviation related privately owned businesses on leased land, or a city owned industrial park. STAFF ACTION: Summary memo included in 11/3 information packet. (Franklin) PUBLIC WORKS SITE Public Works Director Fosse delivered a power point presentation. Council expressed an interest in proceeding with a phased approach to constructing the facilities with a focus on addressing salt storage and vehicle wash first. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined (Fosse) COUNCIL GOALS 2006 REVIEW (IP2 of 10/26 Info Packet) Council reviewed the goal established at their Goal Setting Session in January 2005. Interest was expressed to have staff research recycling at the Youth Sports Complex; scheduling a board and commission fair; establishment of an Iowa City promotional marketing campaign and slogan; comprehensive land use planning with neighboring jurisdictions; cleaner downtown; completion of the lop trail on Sand Lake; eastside trail to the River. Council agreed to use their scheduled special work session on November 6 for establishing budget priorities. STAFF ACTION: Budget priorities on November 6 agenda. (Atkins) ...""._",_.__.._--,_.,._.--"-~--_._._--_._"----_._-_.-....".-.-.-..----.--.---------,.-..-- Council Work Session October 30, 2006 Page 2 SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS Council agreed to add to the November 6 special work session agenda the following items: . Farmers Market . HCDC (CDBG) Investment Policies . Budget Priorities COUNCIL TIME 1. In response to Council Member Elliott the City Manager stated staff would consider utilization of the resources of the Association of Realtors when preparing to hire a consultant for housing. 2. Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted the blank white wall down the steps from the College Street Bridge and suggested engaging school district children for painting a mural. FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE None Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS -10/17/06 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed Change your Clock, Change your Battery Day - October 29, 2006, Firefighter Steve Cook accepting; United Nations Day - October 24, 2006, Wayne Osborn, President of Johnson County United Nations Association accepting. Mayor Wilburn announced that City Clerk Karr had been awarded the Iowa Municipal Certified Municipal Clerk designation by the Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber Elementary students: Ryan Craven, Stephanie Engelhardt, Jackson Peplow. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: October 2, Regular Council Work Session; October 3, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public Library Board of Trustees - August 24, 2006; Historic Preservation Commission - August 10, 2006; Telecommunications Commission - August 28, 2006; Housing and Community Development Commission - August 15, 2006 Recommendation: Approve the by-laws as presented. This item should be referred to the Rules Committee for review. . Board of Appeals - February 6, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - September 21,2006; Public Art Advisory Committee - September 7,2006; Board of Adjustment- September 13, 2006; Youth Advisory Commission - September 6,2006. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: New: Class C Beer Permit for RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Lane. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Diamond Daves Taco Co, 1604 Sycamore St. #330; Class C Liquor License for Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Outdoor Service Area for Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Class C Liquor License for Diamond Daves, 201 S. Clinton St Suite 112; Outdoor Service Area for Diamond Daves, 201 S. Clinton St Suite 112; Class C Liquor License for 1200 Gilbert Ct.; Class B Beer Permit for Pit Smokehouse, LLC, 130 N. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for North Dodge Express, 2790 N Dodge St.; RES. 06-06-323, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Lane; RES. 06-324, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT for Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St.; RES. 06-325, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT for Sunset HandiMart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr. Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,513,188.35 for the period of August 1 through August 31,2006, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 06-326, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2006 WATER IMPROVEMENTS - ELLIS AVENUE, MCLEAN STREET AND MOSS STREET PROJECT; RES. 06-327, ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY 2007 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES; RES. 06-328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY Official Actions October 17, 2006 Page 2 CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1409 KEOKUK AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-329, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE AND TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 435 OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of three parking meters and installation offive NO PARKING 2am-6am TOW AWAY ZONE LOADING ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT 6:30am-6pm signs in the 300 block of S. Dubuque Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the north side of the Center Avenue; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs with ARROWS in the 600 block of E. Davenport Street; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Move (1) existing HANDICAP LOADING ZONE sign (with Arrow); Install (1) NO PARKING 2AM-6AM TOW AWAY ZONE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT 8AM-5PM sign (with ARROW) on the south side of the 10 block of Jefferson Street in order to delineate loading zones; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) BUS STOP sign to reflect a change in an Iowa City Transit route; Land purchase for City Park letters from D.J. Beard, Jen Knights; Holly Berkowitz regarding Linking waste with needs [staff response included]; Morgan Forbes regarding Lack of bar check on Saturday [staff response included]; Gordon Zumwalt regarding Thank you from the residents of Regency Heights Apartments; Diane Hunter regarding Scott Hunter's traffic citation [Staff response included]; Joyce Barker regarding Suggestion for use of land; Bicyclists letters from Cody Gieselman, Steve Goetzelman; Rachel Bender regarding Concerns for student safety; Jennifer Gordon regarding Smoking policy; Country Club Estates, Part Three- Eight, Rohret Road/Phoenix Drive - Protest of rezoning signatures attached; John Gross regarding Downtown amenities; Genny McCaslin regarding Rock painted in honor of American soldiers; Genny McCaslin regarding Funeral protest; Trudy Russell regarding Deer population; Saul Mekies regarding Cable TV Division budget. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Katie Roche, Executive Director of Summer of the Arts, reported on the first year of activities. Jean Drulis, 1362 Burry Dr., and Barbara Muller, 1350 Burry Dr., appeared regarding damage to their homes. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Ms. Drulis and Ms. Muller. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for November 14 on an ordinance amending certain specific provisions within Title 14, Zoning Code, Chapter 2, Base Zones; Chapter 3 Overlay Zones; Chapter 4, Use Regulations; Chapter 5, Site Development Standards; Chapter 7, Administration; Chapter 8, Review and Approval Procedures; Chapter 9, Definitions. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 37.92 acres of land located on Northgate Drive from Commercial Office (CO-1) and Interim Development - Office Research Park (ID-ORP) Zone to Research Development Park (RDP) Zone (REZ06-00023). Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning 37.92 acres of land located on Northgate Drive from Commercial Office (CO-1) and Interim Development - Office Research Park (ID-ORP) Zone to Research Development Park (RDP) Zone (REZ06-00023), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Actions October 17, 2006 Page 3 A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 7.61 acres of property located both north and south of Stevens Drive between S. Gilbert Street and Waterfront Drive from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone, without Mr. Rummelhart's property (REZ06-00024). Property owner John Rummelhart appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from John Rummelhart. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning 7.61 acres of property located both north and south of Stevens Drive between S. Gilbert Street and Waterfront Drive from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone, without Mr. Rummelhart's property (REZ06-00024), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and National Genecular Institute (NGI) Inc. for property located within the Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Area. Economic Development Coordinator Ford and Dr. Tannin Fuja, Chief Scientific Officer of NGI, appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-330, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NATIONAL GENECULAR INSTITUTE INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK URBAN RENEWAL AREA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-331, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT (CEBA) FOR FUNDS TO ASSIST NATIONAL GENECULAR INSTITUTE, INC. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Grand Avenue Roundabout project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Melrose Neighborhood representative Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr., appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-332, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," Section 8, entitled "Parking Violations"; amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions, Administration and Enforcement of Traffic Provisions," Section 1, entitled "Definitions"; amending Title 9, Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 3, entitled "Parking Not to Obstruct Traffic"; and amending Title 9, Chapter 4, Section 10, entitled "Parking for Loading and Unloading" to define and establish passenger loading zones and penalties for violation of said zones, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Section 1-9-3B of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City to correct minor errors in the legal descriptions of the boundaries of certain voting precincts in Iowa City, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Actions October 17, 2006 Page 4 Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and License Regulations." Chapter 2, entitled "Vehicles for Hire" by repealing said Chapter in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs", be given second vote. The Mayor noted two non-substantive changes to 5-2-8 requiring the lighted dome have lettering that identifies the vehicle as a taxi cab visible from the front and back of the vehicle, and 5-2- 4 requiring City Equipment Superintendent or designee to perform semi-annual inspection of vehicles rather than the Police Department. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Vic Tritle, Airport Shuttle Service. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-333, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ROHRBACH ASSOCIATES PC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE FIRE STATION #2 DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-334, AMENDING THE PLEDGE, SERVICING AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND THE LOAN AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES REVENUE BOND (OAKNOLL PROJECT) SERIES 2004A. Atty. Bob Downer, representing the applicant, appeared. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on boards and commissions: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31,2011; Animal Care Task Force for four vacancies, two (2) Iowa City Residents, one (1) Coralville Resident, and one (1) Johnson County Resident to fill terms ending June 30, 2009; Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012; Board of Appeals to fill a five-year term January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011; Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2008; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010; Parks and Recreation Commission for three vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011; Public Art Advisory Committee to fill a three-year term January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2007 - December 31,2009; Youth Advisory Commission for three vacancies, (2) age 15 to 17 and (1) age 18 to 21, to fill two-year terms January 1,2007 - December 31,2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2006. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department. s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Cler.k/ , 7J1~ R. ~ S"bm~~"~[)L r:u Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS -10/30/06 Iowa City City Council special meeting 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 6:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City ClerkJ/ /7~;I(. <au) Submittea for ublication - 11/1/06. lJ~ Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 17, 2006 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr. Franklin, Ford, Boelk. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-78, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Change your Clock, Change your Battery Day - October 29, 2006, Firefighter Steve Cook accepting; United Nations Day - October 24, 2006, Wayne Osborn, President of Johnson County United Nations Association accepting. Mayor Wilburn announced that City Clerk Karr had been awarded the Iowa Municipal Certified Municipal Clerk designation by the Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber Elementary students: Ryan Craven, Stephanie Engelhardt, Jackson Peplow. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: October 2, Regular Council Work Session; October 3, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public Library Board of Trustees - August 24, 2006; Historic Preservation Commission - August 10, 2006; Telecommunications Commission - August 28, 2006; Housing and Community Development Commission - August 15, 2006 Recommendation: Approve the by-laws as presented. This item should be referred to the Rules Committee for review. Board of Appeals - February 6, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - September 21,2006; Public Art Advisory Committee - September 7,2006; Board of Adjustment- September 13, 2006; Youth Advisory Commission - September 6,2006. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: New: Class C Beer Permit for HWZ, LLC, dba RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Lane. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Diamond Daves Taco Co. dba Diamond Daves Taco Co, 1604 Sycamore St. #330; Class C Liquor License for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Outdoor Service Area for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Class C Liquor License for DDTC-Old Cap, Inc. dba Diamond Daves, 201 S. Clinton St Suite 112; Outdoor Service Area for DDTC-Old Cap, Inc. dba Diamond Daves, 201 S. Clinton St Suite 112; Class C Liquor License for La Casa, Ltd., dba La Casa, Ltd., 1200 Gilbert Ct.; Class B Beer Permit for Pit Smokehouse, LLC, dba Pit Smokehouse, LLC, 130 N. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Express, 2790 N Dodge St.; RES. 06- 06-323, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for HWZ, LLC, dba RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Lane; RES. 06-324, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT for Nordstrom Oil Co., dba Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St.; RES. 06-325, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT for Nordstrom Oil Co., dba Sunset HandiMart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr. Complete Description October 17, 2006 Page 2 Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,513,188.35 for the period of August 1 through August 31,2006, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 06-326, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2006 WATER IMPROVEMENTS - ELLIS AVENUE, MCLEAN STREET AND MOSS STREET PROJECT; RES. 06-327, ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY 2007 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES; RES. 06-328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1409 KEOKUK AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-329, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE AND TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 435 OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of three parking meters and installation offive NO PARKING 2am-6am TOW AWAY ZONE LOADING ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT 6:30am-6pm signs in the 300 block of S. Dubuque Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the north side of the Center Avenue; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs with ARROWS in the 600 block of E. Davenport Street; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Move (1) existing HANDICAP LOADING ZONE sign (with Arrow); Install (1) NO PARKING 2AM-6AM TOW AWAY ZONE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT 8AM-5PM sign (with ARROW) on the south side of the 10 block of Jefferson Street in order to delineate loading zones; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) BUS STOP sign to reflect a change in an Iowa City Transit route; Land purchase for City Park letters from D.J. Beard, Jen Knights; Holly Berkowitz regarding Linking waste with needs [staff response included]; Morgan Forbes regarding Lack of bar check on Saturday [staff response included]; Gordon Zumwalt regarding Thank you from the residents of Regency Heights Apartments; Diane Hunter regarding Scott Hunter's traffic citation [Staff response included]; Joyce Barker regarding Suggestion for use of land; Bicyclists letters from Cody Gieselman, Steve Goetzelman; Rachel Bender regarding Concerns for student safety; Jennifer Gordon regarding Smoking policy; Country Club Estates, Part Three- Eight, Rohret RoadlPhoenix Drive - Protest of rezoning signatures attached; John Gross regarding Downtown amenities; Genny McCaslin regarding Rock painted in honor of American soldiers; Genny McCaslin regarding Funeral protest; Trudy Russell regarding Deer population; Saul Mekies regarding Cable TV Division budget. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Katie Roche, Executive Director of Summer of the Arts, reported on the first year of activities. Jean Drulis, 1362 Burry Dr., and Barbara Muller, 1350 Burry Dr., appeared regarding damage to their homes. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from Ms. Drulis and Ms. Muller. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for November 14 on an ordinance amending certain specific provisions within Title 14, Zoning Code, Chapter 2, Base Zones; Chapter 3 Overlay Zones; Chapter 4, Use Regulations; Chapter 5, Site Development Standards; Chapter 7, Administration; Chapter 8, Review and Approval Procedures; Chapter " _._~__.__~,_,_",______m._.._____~____'____"___"'~"________.~___._..__..,....___~.__._~.______.,.~_._...__.._._-...--.-----..-.-,-.-,. Complete Description October 17, 2006 Page 3 9, Definitions. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 37.92 acres of land located on Northgate Drive from Commercial Office (CO-1) and Interim Development - Office Research Park (ID-ORP) Zone to Research Development Park (RDP) Zone (REZ06-00023) (Northgate Corporate Park). No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning 37.92 acres of land located on Northgate Drive from Commercial Office (CO-1) and Interim Development- Office Research Park (ID-ORP) Zone to Research Development Park (RDP) Zone (REZ06- 00023) (Northgate Corporate Park), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 7.61 acres of property located both north and south of Stevens Drive between S. Gilbert Street and Waterfront Drive from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone, without Mr. Rummelhart's property (REZ06-00024) (Carousel Motors). Property owner John Rummelhart appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from John Rummelhart. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning 7.61 acres of property located both north and south of Stevens Drive between S. Gilbert Street and Waterfront Drive from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone, without Mr. Rummelhart's property (REZ06-00024) (Carousel Motors), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and National Genecular Institute (NGI) Inc. for property located within the Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Area. Economic Development Coordinator Ford and Dr. Tannin Fuja, Chief Scientific Officer of NGI, appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-330, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NATIONAL GENECULAR INSTITUTE INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK URBAN RENEWAL AREA. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-331, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT (CEBA) FOR FUNDS TO ASSIST NATIONAL GENECULAR INSTITUTE, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Grand Avenue Roundabout project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Melrose Neighborhood representative Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr., appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-332, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE Complete Description October 17, 2006 Page 4 CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent None. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," Section 8, entitled "Parking Violations"; amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions, Administration and Enforcement of Traffic Provisions," Section 1, entitled "Definitions"; amending Title 9, Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 3, entitled "Parking Not to Obstruct Traffic"; and amending Title 9, Chapter 4, Section 10, entitled "Parking for Loading and Unloading" to define and establish passenger loading zones and penalties for violation of said zones, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent None. Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance amending Section 1-9-3B of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City to correct minor errors in the legal descriptions of the boundaries of certain voting precincts in Iowa City, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and License Regulations." Chapter 2, entitled "Vehicles for Hire" by repealing said Chapter in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs", be given second vote. The Mayor noted two non-substantive changes to 5-2-8 requiring the lighted dome have lettering that identifies the vehicle as a taxi cab visible from the front and back of the vehicle, and 5-2-4 requiring City Equipment Superintendent or designee to perform semi- annual inspection of vehicles rather than the Police Department. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Vie Tritle, Airport Shuttle Service. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-333, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ROHRBACH ASSOCIATES PC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE FIRE STATION #2 DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-334, AMENDING THE PLEDGE, SERVICING AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND THE LOAN AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES REVENUE BOND (OAKNOLL PROJECT) SERIES 2004A. Atty. Bob Downer, representing the applicant, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on boards and commissions: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending December 31,2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006- Complete Description October 17, 2006 Page 5 December 31,2011; Animal Care Task Force for four vacancies, two (2) Iowa City Residents, one (1) Coralville Resident, and one (1) Johnson County Resident to fill terms ending June 30, 2009; Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012; Board of Appeals to fill a five-year term January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011; Housing and CommunityDevelopment Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2008; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010; Parks and Recreation Commission for three vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011; Public Art Advisory Committee to fill a three-year term January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2007 - December 31,2009; Youth Advisory Commission for three vacancies, (2) age 15 to 17 and (1) age 18 to 21, to fill two-year terms January 1,2007 - December 31,2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2006. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] Mayor Pro tem Bailey reminded citizens that October 28 was the last day to register to vote in the November 7 general election; requested an executive session to discuss the Burry Drive matter presented earlier in the evening under Public Discussion. City Atty. Dilkes stated Council could discuss strategy in connection with the litigation of the claim in executive session. Council Member Vanderhoef reported on her National Transportation and Infrastructure Steering Committee meeting, and reminded everyone we are part of a much larger transportation system which includes shipment of freight by ships into United States ports. Mayor Wilburn acknowledged the University of Iowa United Way kick off, and the challenge between faculty and students, noting he has already predicted greater participation among students and is counting on UISG Council Rep. Baeth to help with his prediction. He also thanked the University of Iowa for designating the Iowa House hotel non-smoking. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 7:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ross Wilburn, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk _~~____",,____~_,'__'________"_"'_'_'_____ __ ,~_____,__.___._._._____.__.._,_.,,___._.._ - ._.____u__..._..__. _.____.________.____.,._.___,__.____._~_..._._._,__..~...-....---.---""------.----.-.-.-. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVTIES OCTOBER 30, 2006 Iowa City City Council special meeting 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-79, Side 1. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:35 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:49 p.m. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn special meeting at 6:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Correia, Vanderhoef absent. Ross Wilburn, Mayor Marian K. 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