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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-13 Council minutes I ~ j -....= -14' !~W~-r ~... ~IIIII' ...,..~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: November 13, 2006 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, November 13, 2006, 6:35 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef (6:40), Wilburn UISG Rep: Baeth Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Morris Tapes: 06-84, Both Siders (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following matters: A. 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-ORP) ZONE TO RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK (RDP) ZONE (REZ06- 00023) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Franklin stated the applicant had requested indefinite deferral. 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) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Franklin noted that expedited consideration had been requested. D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB06-00009) Franklin stated signed legal papers were expected prior to consideration at the formal meeting. Council Work Session November 13, 2006 Page 2 LEADERSHIP ENERGY ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN (LEEDl Engineering Division/Architectural Services Staff Member Morris presented a power point presentation. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - No applicants, re-advertise Airport Zoning Commission - No applicants, re-advertise Animal Task Force - Iowa City - Theresa Kopel and Patricia Farrant Johnson County - Jane McCune Coralville - Paula Kelly Board of Adjustment - No applicants, re-advertise Board of Appeals - No applicants, re-advertise Human Rights Commission - Joy Kross and re-advertise two Parks and Recreation Commission - re-appoint John Watson and re-advertise two Public Art Advisory Committee - re-appoint Mark Seabold Senior Center Commission - re-appoint Nancy Wombacher and re-advertise one Youth Advisory Commission - defer to November 28 (to allow Council Liaison Correia to interview and provide recommendation) The Mayor had a conflict of interest and abstained in the discussion of the next appointment. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding. Housing and Community Development - Andy Douglas Mayor Wilburn now presiding. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 7 - ordinance amending City Code... to establish licensing requirements ... heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), commercial kitchen hoods ....) Council Members Elliott and O'Donnell raised concerns regarding the proposal. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor stated the item could be deferred if a majority wanted that the next evening. 2. (Consent Calendar item # 4e (2) setting public hearing... update of the Iowa City Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan) and # 4e(3) setting public hearing ... update ... Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP)) In response to Council Member Correia, the City Manager stated the plans have not been reviewed by the Housing and Community Development Commission and he would follow up and report back at the formal meeting on deadline implications. 3. (Agenda item # 13 - resolution... setting fees and charges... regulations of taxicabs...) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Clerk stated the previous $ 40 annual fee covered actual costs but with the six month inspections the annual fee would increase to $ 80; but the resolution implemented a $ 20 credit for every decal returned during the licensed year. _~_.____.~.~_________u.__~ ,_..,._ ___~_..,._..__ _____~_.__..m~..' ...~._.._"_M __ .' ____,__,______ __..______ '. Council Work Session November 13, 2006 Page 3 4. (Consent Calendar item # 4f (2) - resolution approving by-laws of Housing and Community Development Commission) In response to Mayor Wilburn, the City Attorney confirmed a conflict of interest and suggested the Mayor abstain from voting on the item. The item will be deleted from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Council Member Correia noted the her request, contained in the Rules Committee minutes, that the City Attorney research if all Board and Commission applications could contain information to promote diversity among City boards and commissions. Majority of Council agreed with the request and the City Attorney will report back. 5. (Agenda item # 13 - resolution supporting the development of Affordable Housing ... commitment of a $320,000 loan to The Housing Fellowship.... Letter of support to fulfill the threshold requirements of the low income housing tax credit application) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager explained the request. City Atty. Dilkes stated the commitment is subject to approval of a loan agreement with the Housing Fellowship and will be back before Council before the money is given. 6. (Agenda item # 16 - resolution awarding contract .... Grand Avenue Roundabout Project) In response to Council Member Correia, the City Manager confirmed the bid included the entire project including the removal of the steps. COUNCIL TIME 1. (IP3 of 11/9 Info Packet - Memo from Asst. City Mgr. re Mediacom - KGAN, Channel 2 Transmission dispute) In response to Mayor Pro tern Bailey, Asst. City Mgr. Helling clarified that the dispute is over KGAN/CBS only and does not affect the local Fax affiliate here. 2. (Agenda item # 15 - Resolution dedicating 8.29 acres of a parcel ....4213 S.E. Sand Road as public right-of-way ...approximately 152 acres as public parkland) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Manager stated he would try and provide a better map showing the road on the south side of the property. 3. Council Member Champion noted the employee luncheon scheduled for November 16. 4. Council Member O'Donnell noted the tremendous job the leaf vacuum staff was doing. 5. Council Member Vanderhoef suggested adding "Kirkwood Community College" to the list of City assets in the Economic Development proposal being discussed by the Economic Development Committee. Mayor Pro tern Bailey stated the matter had been noted at their earlier meeting. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS AND FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE City Manager Atkins noted the budget schedule previously agreed to by Council for January and February. Meeting adjourned 8:15 PM. ."' ___._________._______..__~__.___~__~_,....~__.____..__~__m'__.._.._._..._____.~_.___..___._._____._____.______...--...-.-..