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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 12, 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. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-88, Side 1.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln Elementary
students: Aaron Miller, Daniel Short, Quinn Terrill.
The Mayor proclaimed Bill of Rights Day - December 15, 2006, Garry Klein accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: November 27, Special Council Work Session; November 28, 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 - October 17, 2006; Historic Preservation Commission - October
12,2006; Human Rights Commission - September 26,2006; Board of Appeals-
September 26,2006; Police Citizens Review Board - November 14,2006; Youth
Advisory Commission ~ November 1, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Jamis, LLC, dba Ground Round Restaurant, 830
S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront; Class C Liquor License for Iowa
City Group, LLC, dba Piano Lounge, 217 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Water-
B, Inc., dba Studio 13,13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Chin Restaurant, Inc.,
dba Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht
Club, LLC, dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn Street #10; Class B Liquor License for
Ackerman Investment Company dba Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference
Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.; RES. 06-366, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for Ackerman
Investment Company dba Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525
N. Dodge 8t.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $8,607,179.43 for the period
of October 1 through October 31,2006, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-367, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JANUARY 9,2007, ON A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND FALEY PROPERTIES, L.L.C., FOR LOT 5 OF NORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION; RES. 06-368, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JANUARY 9, 2007 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
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AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 06-369, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA
HIGHWAY 1 I U.S. HIGHWAY 218 RAMP SIGNALIZATION AND IOWA HIGHWAY 1 I
KITTY LEE ROAD RIGHT TURN LANE PROJECT; RES. 06-370, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE DUBUQUE STREET I FOSTER ROAD INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 06-371, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR HOLLYWOOD MANOR - PART 9, AND DECLARING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 06-372,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FORTHE RE-DEVELOPMENT OF BROOKLAND PARK;
RES. 06-373, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A PORTION OF A STORMWATER DRAINAGE
EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 57 OF PARK VIEW TERRACE SUBDIVISION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-374, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT
UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1109 5TH AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-375, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 913 WEBSTER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Traffic calming
project follow-up study and re-survey for the 300 block of 4th Avenue; Joyce Barker
regarding Shelter House; Paula Mohr regarding 2007 Certified Local Government
Grant Awards; Willow Vanderbilt regarding Home Occupation [Staff response
included]; Byung Yang regarding Parking on Sunset Street [Staff response included];
Sinclair-MediaCom letters from Barry Faber, Bill Horner, Jon Koebrick, Jerry Warner;
Lindsay Schumacher regarding College Student Inquiry [Staff response included]; Matt
Sissel regarding Smoking ban [staff response included]; Josh Westhoff regarding Iowa
City Police Officers [staff response included]; Hugh Barry regarding Boathouse Facility
Project; Dorothy Persson regarding Support of Shelter House budget request FY08.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, and repeated the public hearings as set.
The following individuals appeared regarding a 2008 funding request for Shelter
House: Dottie Persson, President of the Shelter House Board; Crissy Canganelli, Executive
Director of Shelter House; and Bobby Jett, Board of Directors Member. Airport Commission
Member Randy Hartwig updated activities at the Airport.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for January 9 on an
ordinance amending the Planned Development Overlay Plan for the Peninsula Neighborhood
(REZ05-00025/SUB06-00020). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Code to allow a
Minor Modification in cases where there are practical difficulties meeting the standards for
structured parking facilities when retrofitting such facilities within existing buildings. No one
appeared.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Code to allow a Minor Modification in cases where there are practical difficulties meeting the
standards for structured parking facilities when retrofitting such facilities within existing
buildings, 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, that ORD. 06-4245, 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 passed and adopted.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote.
Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Correia, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Elliott. Absent:
None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that ORD. 06-4246, 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 passed and
adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote. Ayes: Champion, Correia, Elliott, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey. Nays: O'Donnell,
Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-376, ESTABLISHING
FEES FOR SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES. 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. 06-377, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER OF PUBLIC ROAD JURISDICTION,
T J-1-5(84 )--2M-52. Individual Council Members expressed their view. 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. 06-378, 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 SHIVE
HATTERY, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
EASTSIDE RECYCLING CENTER PROJECT. 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 Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-379, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND MIKE & MARTY ENTERPRISES, INC. DIBIA QUINTON'S
BAR & DELI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE AT 215 E. WASHINGTON STREET TO ALLOW
MIKE & MARTY ENTERPRISES, INC. TO ASSIGN ITS INTEREST TO LUSATI, INC.
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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. 06-380, AWARDING
CONTRACT to KWS, Inc., for $ 393,911.50 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT [STP-A-3715(631)- -86-52] PROJECT. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Housing & Community
Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2007;
Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 13,2009;
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 3,2007.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to appoint Edgar Thornton III, 631 Scott
Park Drive to the Board of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2007 - January 1,
2012. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote.
Ayes: Correia, Elliott, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Champion, O'Donnell, Bailey.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to appoint Sherry Hunter, 1060 Scott Park
Drive and Eric Berger, 25 N Westminster, to the Human Rights Commission to fill three-year
terms January 1,2007 - January 1,2010; and David Bourgeois, 1477 Buckingham Place and
re-appoint Craig Gustaveson, 2603 E. Court Street to the Parks and Recreation Commission
to fill four-year terms January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the following 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
Appeals to fill a five-year term January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011; Senior Center
Commission to fill 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 sadly reported the "no confidence" vote by the Faculty Senate
toward the Board of Regents, and hoped the State government recognizes the seriousness of
the matter and moves quickly to resolve it; acknowledged the efforts of Joe's Place owner
Brain Flynn for putting out holiday lights in front of the establishment.
Council Member Champion wished everyone a Happy Holiday and encouraged
citizens to remember organizations that give direct help, such as Crisis Center and Shelter
House during the year.
Council Member Correia recognized outgoing Youth Advisory Commission members
Subha Subramanian and Elyse Kamps; and provided an update of the housing overflow
project.
Mayor Wilburn acknowledged Weeblo Pack 201 from Hoover Elementary who were at
the meeting earlier in the evening; and wished everyone a safe holiday and Happy New Year.
City Clerk Karr announced the start time of the January 8 work session as 4:30.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 7:45 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
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Date: November 27, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 27,2006,6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Champion
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Boothroy, Robinson
Tapes: 06-86, 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 DECEMBER 12 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ZONING CODE TO ALLOW A MINOR MODIFICATION IN CASES WHERE THERE
ARE PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES MEETING THE STANDARDS FOR STRUCTURED
PARKING FACILITIES WHEN RETROFITTING SUCH FACILITIES WITHIN EXISTING
BUILDINGS.
B. 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; CHAPTERS, REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES; CHAPTER
9, DEFINITIONS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Youth Advisory Commission - Un Weeks and David Segar to the 15-17 age vacancies
re-appt Michael Nelson to the 18-21 age vacancy
BOAT HOUSE AT TERRELL MILL PARK
The following individuals presented a power point and provided information:
University of Iowa - Hugh Barry, Facilities Management
Jane Meyer, Associate Athletic Director
Harry Ostrander, Rec. Services
Neumann Monson - Kevin Monson
Tim Schroeder (SP)????
After discussion, a majority of Council agreed with the concept to lease land to the University for
construction of a boat house and pUblic restrooms.
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STAFF ACTION: Work with University and Neumann Monson to present plan to Council
(Trueblood).
AGENDA ITEMS
1. In response to Council, City Clerk Karr outlined the procedure for distribution of materials
relative to a public hearing and the clarification that policy is to provide the information at
the time of the hearing and not at the time the hearing is set. City Clerk will provide a
memo.
2. (Agenda items # 6 ...amended Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan and
# 7 amended Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP))
Housing Adm. Rackis present for discussion.
3. (Agenda item # 11 - ... transfer of publiC road jurisdiction...) In response to Council
Members, the City Manager stated he would provide more information on why IDOT
wants the road, who would maintain in the future (especially snow plowing), and options
the City may have regarding other streets.
4. (Agenda item # 8 - construction of two duplex homes ....Affordable Dream Home
Opportunities Program ... Longfellow Place ... ) HIS Director Boothroy and Housing
Adm. Rackis present for discussion.
5. (Agenda items # 12 - rescinding resolution 05-67 ... to implement the requirements of
Chapter 22... Iowa's Public Records .... Policy and # 13 rescinding resolution 02-192
establishing fees for specific police department services) In response to Council, the
City Atty. stated both resolutions were being repealed and replaced to include a
procedure and fee for DVD reproductions by the Police Department.
COUNCIL TIME
Council Member Vanderhoef noted a new research brief being distributed by the National
League of Cities (NLC) on critical housing needs and a NLC.leadership training institute being
planned in January "Building Partnerships for a Stronger Community".
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE
None
Meeting adjourned 8:00 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTONS -11/28/06
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.
The Mayor and Youth Advisory Commissioner Member Maison Bleam presented
Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek Elementary students: Gabrielle Bui, Erin
Danielson, Niall Oliver.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. November 6, Special Council Work Session; November 13, Special
Council Work Session (Legislative Session); November 13, Special Council Work
Session; November 14, 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): Parks and
Recreation Commission - September 13, 2006; Police Citizens Review Board -
September 12, 2006; Airport Commission - October 12, 2006; Housing and
Community Development Commission - October 19, 2006; Planning and Zoning
Commission - October 19, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - October 5, 2006
Board of Adjustment - October 4, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.; Class C
Liquor License for Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St.; RES. 06-356, TO ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMIT for Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St.
Resolutions: RES. 06-357, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2006
ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT; RES. 06-358, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
TRAIL AND CERTAIN SIDEWALK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR RESUBDIVISION
OF LOT 77, WALDEN WOOD PART 6, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 06-359, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND COUNTRYWIDE HOME
LOANS, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1406 SPRUCE
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-360, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1908 F STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Conversion of two NO PARKING signs to NO PARKING - PASSENGER LOADING
ZONE; 15 MINUTE LIMIT signs on the north side of the alley north of the First United
Methodist Church, 214 E Jefferson Street; Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Installation of two STOP signs in the Village Green neighborhood; Laurie
Lehman regarding Jaywalking; Alex Leaven regarding Second-hand smoke; Nic Reed
regarding Underage drinking; Tricia Stiles regarding SOTA and the Community Event
& Program Funding; Vivian Davis regarding Thank you for bus service to Chatham
Oaks; Jim Prosser regarding Public Safety Helicopter Program; Daniel Ferraro
regarding Smoking in multi-family homes [Staff response included]; Steven Newell
regarding Homeless Shelter camper protests.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Senior Center Commissioner Jay Honohan updated Council on activities at the Center.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for December 12 on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Code to allow a Minor Modification in cases where there are practical
difficulties meeting the standards for structured parking facilities when retrofitting such
facilities within existing buildings. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 second vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to adopt the Iowa City Housing Authority's
amended Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-361, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY'S AMENDED HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to adopt the Iowa City Housing Authority's
amended Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-362, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY'S AMENDED PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED
OCCUPANCY PLAN (ACOP).
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost of construction of two duplex homes under the Affordable
Dream Home Opportunities Program located on Longfellow Place, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing the City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids,
and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-363, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST OF
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DUPLEX HOMES UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM LOCATED ON LONGFELLOW PLACE, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending City Code Title 17, entitled
"Building and Housing," to establish licensing requirements for the planning, layout,
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supervision and installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), commercial
kitchen hoods and for ducted air heating and cooling installers, be given second vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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-
4244, 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 voted on for final passage at
this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance
be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to defer to December 12, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to
sign and the City Clerk to attest an Iowa Department of Transportation agreement for
Transfer of Public Road Jurisdiction, T J-1-5(84 )--2M-52. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-364, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 05-67,
DELEGATING RESPONSIBILITY TO PARTICULAR PERSONS HOLDING SPECIFIED
POSITIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 22, IOWA'S PUBLIC
RECORDS STATUTE, AND ADOPTING A PUBLIC RECORDS POLICY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-365, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 02-
192 AND ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SPECIFIC POLICE DEPARTMENT SERVICES.
Moved and seconded to grant a 60-day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board
for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint #06-03. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor announced the current Board and Commission vacancies:
Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 13, 2009. See
correspondence included in Council packet; Housing & Community Development
Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2007. See correspondence
included in Council packet. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
January 3,2007.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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
vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010; Parks and Recreation
Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011.
Senior Center Commission to fill three-year terms January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 6,2006. [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 make the following appointments to the Youth Advisory
Commission for two year terms January 1, 2007 - December 31,2008, appoint Un Weeks, 5
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Gilmore Court and David Segar, 100 Oakridge Avenue, for two vacancies for Ages 15 to 17
and re-appoint Michael Nelson, 260 Scott Court, #3, for one vacancy for Age 18 to 21 on the
date of filing. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:35 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
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s~ed for publication - 12/6/06.
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 28, 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,
Rackis, Booth roy, Hennes. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-85, Side 2.
The Mayor and Youth Advisory Commissioner Member Maison Bleam presented
Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek Elementary students: Gabrielle Bui, Erin
Danielson, Niall Oliver.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. November 6, Special Council Work Session; November 13, Special
Council Work Session (Legislative Session); November 13, Special Council Work
Session; November 14, 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): Parks and
Recreation Commission - September 13, 2006; Police Citizens Review Board -
September 12, 2006; Airport Commission - October 12, 2006; Housing and
Community Development Commission - October 19, 2006; Planning and Zoning
Commission - October 19, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - October 5, 2006
Board of Adjustment - October 4, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E.
Washington St. Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe Corp., dba
India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza
Palace, Ltd., dba Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.; Class C Liquor License for
Inc., Ltd., dba Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St.; RES. 06-356, TO ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMIT for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St.
Resolutions: RES. 06-357, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2006
ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT; RES. 06-358, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
TRAIL AND CERTAIN SIDEWALK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR RESUBDIVISION
OF LOT 77, WALDEN WOOD PART 6, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 06-359, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND COUNTRYWIDE HOME
LOANS, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1406 SPRUCE
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-360, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1908 F STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Conversion of two NO PARKING signs to NO PARKING - PASSENGER LOADING
ZONE; 15 MINUTE LIMIT signs on the north side of the alley north of the First United
Methodist Church, 214 E Jefferson Street; Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Installation of two STOP signs in the Village Green neighborhood; Laurie
Lehman regarding Jaywalking; Alex Leaven regarding Second-hand smoke; Nic Reed
regarding Underage drinking; Tricia Stiles regarding SOTA and the Community Event
& Program Funding; Vivian Davis regarding Thank you for bus service to Chatham
Oaks; Jim Prosser regarding Public Safety Helicopter Program; Daniel Ferraro
regarding Smoking in multi-family homes [Staff response included]; Steven Newell
regarding Homeless Shelter camper protests.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Senior Center Commissioner Jay Honohan updated Council on activities at the Center.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for December
12 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Code to allow a Minor Modification in cases where
there are practical difficulties meeting the standards for structured parking facilities when
retrofitting such facilities within existing buildings. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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
second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia. Nays: Elliott.
Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to adopt the Iowa City Housing Authority's
amended Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-361, TO ADOPT
THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S AMENDED HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER
(HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN. Housing Adm. Rackis present for discussion. 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 to adopt the Iowa City Housing Authority's
amended Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP). No one
appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-362, TO ADOPT THE IOWA
CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S AMENDED PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND
CONTINUED OCCUPANCY PLAN (ACOP). 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 of construction of two duplex homes under the Affordable
Dream Home Opportunities Program located on Longfellow Place, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing the City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids,
and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-363, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST OF
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DUPLEX HOMES UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM LOCATED ON LONGFELLOW PLACE, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, 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 (HV AC),
commercial kitchen hoods and for ducted air heating and cooling installers, be given second
vote. Sr. Building Insp. Hennes present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division
of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays:
O'Donnell. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, 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.06-4244, 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 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 Bailey, 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 Bailey, seconded by Correia, to defer to December 12, a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an Iowa Department of
Transportation agreement for Transfer of Public Road Jurisdiction, T J-1-5(84 )--2M-52. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-364, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 05-67, DELEGATING RESPONSIBILITY TO PARTICULAR PERSONS
HOLDING SPECIFIED POSITIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER
22, IOWA'S PUBLIC RECORDS STATUTE, AND ADOPTING A PUBLIC RECORDS
POLICY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-365, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 02-192 AND ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SPECIFIC POLICE
DEPARTMENT SERVICES. 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 grant a 60-day extension to the
Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on
Complaint #06-03. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
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The Mayor announced the current Board and Commission vacancies:
Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 13,2009. See
correspondence included in Council packet; Housing & Community Development
Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2007. See correspondence
included in Council packet. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
January 3,2007.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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
vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010; Parks and Recreation
Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011.
Senior Center Commission to fill three-year terms January 1,2007 - December 31,2009.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 6, 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 by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to make the following appointments to the
Youth Advisory Commission for two year terms January 1,2007 - December 31,2008,
appoint Lin Weeks, 5 Gilmore Court and David Segar, 100 Oakridge Avenue, for two
vacancies for Ages 15 to 17 and re-appoint Michael Nelson, 260 Scott Court, #3, for one
vacancy for Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated she felt the Parks & Rec. holiday gift market on
November 18 was great; and complimented the Library on the courtesy reminders for over
due books.
Council Member Elliott stated the hiring of a new University of Iowa President is very
important to the City of Iowa City and hoped things were on the upswing with the Board of
Regents.
The Mayor noted the letter on the Consent Calendar from the City of Cedar Rapids
requesting money for the public safety helicopter program. Council concurred that the City
would respond with courteous thanks but not fund at this time.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 7:35 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk