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Iowa City
City Council Agenda
Special Formal
January 9, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION.
a) Certif~ of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2005
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OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS- HORACE MANN ELEMENTARY
a) Ha-Young Kim
b) Alex Moen
c) Molly Powell-Littler
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
a) Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
1. December 11, Special Council Work Session
2. December 12, Special Council Formal Official and Complete
b)
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
recommendations contained in minutes become effective only
separate Council action).
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Public Art Advisory Committee: November 2, 2006
Planning and Zoning Commission: November 16, 2006
Economic Development Committee: November 13, 2006
Parks and Recreation Commission: November 8, 2006
Board of Adjustment: November 16, 2006
Board of Adjustment: November 27, 2006
Police Citizens Review Board: December 5, 2006
Telecommunications Commission: October 23, 2006
Telecommunications Commission: October 30, 2006
Telecommunications Commission: November 27,2006
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11. Senior Center Commission: November 21, 2006
12. Civil Service Commission: December 19, 2006
13. Human Rights Commission: November 28, 2006
14. Airport Commission: November 9,2006
15. Planning and Zoning Commission: December 7, 2006
16. Planning and Zoning Commission: November 27,2006
c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
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'--1. Class B Liquor License for Ashford, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City & Hotel
Vetro, 210 S. Dubuque SI. (Iowa City Building Official recommends
. roval. See memo in Ceil a '
2. Outdoor Se' Area or Ashford, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City & Hotel
Vetro, 210 S. Dubuque SI.
3. Class C Liquor License for Farras Productions, Inc., dba Farras
Productions, 320 E. Burlington SI.
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4. Class B Liquor License for MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City,
210 S Dubuque SI. (Iowa City Building Official r~commends
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5. Outdoor Service Area for MIP Lessee, LP, dba era on owa ity, 210
S Dubuque SI.
6. Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place,
115 Iowa Ave.
7. Outdoor Service Area for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115
Iowa Ave.
8. Class C Beer Permit for Johncy's Convenience Store, Inc., dba Johncy's
Convenience Store, 731 S. Riverside Dr.
9. Resolution to issue dance permit for Resolution for Ashford, LP, dba
Sheraton Iowa City & Hotel Vetro, 210 S. Dubuque SI. (New) and MIP
Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S Dubuque SI. (Renewal)
Farras Productions, Inc., dba Farras Productions, 320 E.
Burlington St.(New)
d) Motions.
1. CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $8,108,153.37 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1
THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2006, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. DISBURSEMENTS ARE
PUBLISHED AND PERMANENTLY RETAINED IN THE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE CODE.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: Revision to January 9, 2007 Consent Calendar
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4c(1) Class B Liquor License for-ltUF L__n_, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S Dubuque St.
(Iowa City Building Official recommends approval. See revised Memorandum)
4c(4) Class B Liquor License for MIP Lessee, LP, dbil Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S Dubuque St..
(Iowa City Building Official recommends approval. See Revised Memorandum)
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e) Resolutions.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL TO SELL AND/OR
LEASE PROPERTY IN AVIATION COMMERCE PARK TO EXTEND
THE TERM BY ONE YEAR AND CHANGE THE PRICING MODEL.
Comment: The listing agreement to sell and lease the property known as
Aviation Commerce Park ("ACP") executed by the Airport Commission,
the City Council, and Iowa Realty Commercial will expire on January 22,
2007. The parties have extended the listing agreement previously either
for six months or one year, and this would extend it for one year. The
amendment also changes the pricing model to provide that Iowa Realty
will market ACP as an entire development, rather than individual lots.
Individual lots can be sold; the pricing model simply guides Iowa Realty's
marketing efforts. The Airport Commission approved the proposed
amendment at its meeting on December 14. Draft minutes are in the
Council Information Packet.
2.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM REGIME FOR LOT 12,
LONGFELLOW MANOR CONDOMINIUMS.
Comment: The City built a 2-unit residential condominium structure at
938 Longfellow Place and 940 Longfellow Court and has sold 940
Longfellow Court. City staff and the owner of 940 Longfellow Court
would like to amend the Declaration of Condominium Regime. A lender
of a potential buyer of 938 Longfellow Place contacted City staff and
suggested amending the condominium declaration to facilitate the sale of
the mortgage on the secondary market by. a) providing for arbitration in
the event of a tie vote (there are two units and there is no current
provision should the owners not agree on a matter); and b) eliminating
general common elements and changing the definition of "unit" (to make it
easier for an owner to purchase insurance). City staff and the owner of
940 Longfellow Court approve the proposed amendments.
3.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER LUBIN
TRUST, AND TENANT MOTIF, LTD. D/B/A BO-JAMES, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE.
Comment: Lubin Trust, as landowner, and Motif, Ltd., d/b/a as 80-
James, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of
public right-of-way at 118 Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk
cafe. City staff and Design Review have reviewed the plans and
specifications and required submittals and recommend approval of said
agreement.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MAUREEN
MONDANARO, AND TENANT GIVANNI'S OF IOWA CITY D/B/A
GIVANNI'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Comment: Maureen Mondanaro, as landowner, and Givanni's of
Iowa City, d/b/a as Givanni's, seek a renewal of a license agreement for
temporary use of public right-of-way at 109 College St., Iowa City, Iowa
for a sidewalk cafe. City staff and Design Review have reviewed the
plans and specifications and required submittals and recommend
approval of said agreement.
5.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HILLS, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1906 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
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Comment: Hills Bank and Trust Company has requested that the City
approve a Subordination Agreement for property at 1906 Hollywood
Boulevard. On August 29, 2002, the owner of the property received a
loan from the City of Iowa City's Downpayment Assistance Program.
The property has enough equity to cover the City's lien position.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION FOR
THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF A SCHOOL SITE COVENANT.
Comment: In August of 1994 the City rezoned approximately 422 acres
of land located south of Highway 6 subject to the terms of a conditional
zoning agreement with the owner, Sycamore Farms Company.
Sycamore Farms Company entered into a covenant with the City of
Iowa City, to reserve a fifteen acre tract of land within the parcel being
rezoned for conveyance and use as a public school site by the Iowa City
Community School District. The property owner has now requested that
the covenant be released from 51 acres of the property rezoned. The
Iowa City Community School District Superintendent has given the City
notice indicating the School District does not wish to designate a school
site within said 51 acres (a copy of his letter is included in your packet.)
This resolution authorizes the release of the 51 acres of property from
the school site covenant.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
2006 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed in substantial
accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's Report
and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City Clerk.
The Water Division replaced water mains on Brown Street, Hollywood
Boulevard and Ridge Road. This project replaced the street pavement
and sidewalk that was removed during the water main replacement.
8.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF
OUTLOT C, AS PLATTED IN WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES PART 5, IOWA
CITY, IOWA, TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
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Comment: The Subdivider's agreement for Wild Prairie Estates Part 5,
Iowa City, Iowa contemplated the dedication of Outlot C to the City of
Iowa City in fulfillment of the Neighborhood Open Space Requirement
imposed on both Wild Prairie Estates Parts 4 and 5. As the requirements
for acceptance have now been met, staff recommends acceptance of the
dedication as being in the publiC interest. This Resolution accepts the
dedication of Outlot C by the City.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A COMMON
DRIVE/ACCESS EASEMENT CENTERED BETWEEN LOTS 54 AND
55 IN THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD SECOND ADDITION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: During the platting of the Peninsula Neighborhood Second
Addition, a centered Common Access/Driveway Easement was
established on the lot line between Lots 54 and 55. Due to a redesign of
some portions of the development, this easement will no longer be used
to provide access to the lots. Releasing the easement will increase
buildable area on the lots and ensure individual access points for each lot.
Housing and Inspection Services recommends that the easement be
released. This Resolution authorizes the City's execution of a Release of
the easement.
f) Correspondence.
1. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of two (2) NO
PARKING ANY TIME signs with ARROW supplemental signs on both
sides of Oaklawn Avenue
2. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Install NO PARKING CORNER TO
HERE sign on the south side of Meadow Ridge Lane
3. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (1) BUS STOP sign;
Removal of (2) BUS STOP signs.
4. Shelter House: Claire Ashman, Robert Ashman, Donna Hirst, Mary
Jepsen, Rev. Mel Schlachter
5. Rick Kaster: Holiday lights
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6. Don Broshar: Youth Civic Engagement Forum Follow-up
7. Jack Hatch: Livable Communities
8. Dennis Kowalski: Money
9. Carter McNutt: Cigarette sales
10. Sze Ngar Michelle Lai: U.S. citizenship
11. Mary Jo Streb: 420.h Street Improvements
12. Sand Road Recreational Area Water-ski Site [petition-47 signatures]
13. Peter LeGrant: Wireless network throughout downtown
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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ITEM 5.
COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
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ITEM 6.
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 23 ON
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF MCLEAN STREET BETWEEN
HUTCHINSON AVENUE AND LEXINGTON AVENUE. (VAC06-00006)
Comment: At its December 21 meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Plahutnik absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated December 21. Approval will allow this unused street
right-of-way to be purchased by the adjacent property owners.
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b) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 23 ON
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 17.75-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AT EAGLE VIEW DRIVE AND GRACE DRIVE
FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL ( CI-1) TO OFFICE COMMERCIAL (CO-1)
(REZ06-00021 )
Comment: At its December 7 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Staff recommended
approval in a memorandum dated November 16. Approval will allow this property
to be developed with offices and related uses.
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CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 23,
2007, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE,
CHAPTER 5, SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, ARTICLE J, FLOOD
PLAIN MANAGEMENT STANDARDS, TO ADOPT THE RE-FORMATTED
FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP.
d)
Comment: In September 2005, the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) issued an amended Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Johnson County. The amended FIS and FIRM
will be distributed in digital files for use in a computer mapping system. Paper
copies of the FIRM ("panels") will still be available. The new digital format
resulted in new panel numbers and an updated effective date for those panels.
There is no change to the underlying boundaries of Special Flood Hazard Areas
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AMENDING THE PL.:ANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY PLAN FOR THE
PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD. (REZ05-00025/SUB06-00020)
Comment: At its December 21 meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Plahutnik absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated December 21. The amendments include a revised
phasing plan, removing McCleary Lane and replacing it with residential lots,
revision of locations of shared driveways and revision of the Peninsula Code
including the addition of two residential building types and revised building
location standards.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
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CONSIDER 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. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Action:
Comment: At its November 16 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Shannon absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated November 16. The amendments are intended to
allow flexibility in the location of structured parking. Staff recommends
expedited action.
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f) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL
PLAT OF PEPPERWOOD PLAZA, A SUBDIVISION OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
Comment: At its December 7 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval subject to staff approval of legal papers. It is
anticipated that legal papers will be approved prior to the Council meeting. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated December 7. Approval will allow the
subdivision of Pepperwood Plaza a 23.3-acre property into 11-lots.
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ITEM 7.
APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND FALEY PROPERTIES, L.L.C., FOR LOT 5 OF NORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION.
Comment: City Staff has negotiated a purchase agreement for the sale of Lot 5, North
Airport Development, to Faley Properties, L.L.C., which requires City Council approval.
The Iowa City Airport Commission has recommended approval of the purchase
agreement, and draft minutes of the commission's December 14, 2006 meeting are in
the Council Information Packet. This resolution approves of the purchase
agreement and authorizes completion of the transaction.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
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APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE IMPROVEMENTS 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.
Comment: This project will result in the construction of new restrooms with an
attached open-air park shelter located near the Riverside Festival Stage in City
Park. The project also includes a lighted, accessible walkway from the main parking lot
to the Festival Stage. Estimated construction cost is $250,250.00 and will be financed
with G. O. Bonds.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
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CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, ENTITLED, "ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED, "PROHIBITIONS AND
RESTRICTIONS," SECTION 4, ENTITLED, "REGULATION OF
PERSONS UNDER LEGAL AGE" TO PROVIDE THAT SECOND AND
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE VIOLATIONS MAY BE BASED ON A PRIOR
CONVICTION UNDER AN ORDINANCE FROM ANOTHER CITY OR COUNTY IN
IOWA. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The City's PAULA ordinance, section 4-5-4, allows for enhanced penalties
for second and subsequent convictions. The earlier conviction can be based on
violating the City ordinance or the state law. This amendment provides that the earlier
conviction can also be based on an ordinance from another city or county in Iowa.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES
AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Comment: The Parks and Recreation Commission and staff review fees and charges
annually and increases are considered in order to help support the Recreation
Division's budget. A 3-year plan has been established, with FY08 fee changes being
recommended for adoption at this time, and FY09 and FY10 fee changes tentatively
identified. Some of the FY08 changes will actually be implemented in FY07 because
the summer season begins in FY07 but continues into FY08. The Parks and
Recreation Commission reviewed and adopted the proposed changes at their meeting
of December 13, 2006. Correspondence included in Council packet.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY
COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT INVOLVING THE GRANT WOOD SCHOOL
GYMNASIUM.
Comment: The Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) has constructed a new
gymnasium at Grant Wood Elementary School of sufficient size to allow the City to
provide recreational opportunities for its citizens at the site. As consideration for the
larger gymnasium to be constructed at the school, the City has contributed $460,000
towards construction costs. City staff has negotiated an agreement pursuant to
Chapter 28E of the Code of Iowa (2005) to outline the responsibilities of each party
with respect to the gymnasium. This resolution approves of the 28E agreement
negotiated by City Staff.
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ITEM 12.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH
REGAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO.
DUPLEX HOMES UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM.
Comment: The plans, specifications, and authorization to bid this project were
authorized at the November 28,2006 Council meeting. The estimated construction per
dwelling unit (du) was $133,000. The City has received four bids.
Regal Construction Services, Inc.
Frantz Construction Co., Inc.
Selzer Werderitsch Associates
Todd Hackett Construction Co.
$453,250(113,312.50/du)
$485,760($121,440/du)
$518,490($129,622.50/du)
$525,800(131,450/du)
Staff recommends awarding the bid to Regal Construction Services, Inc., an Iowa City
construction company. The contract to include the base bid and the attic storage
alternate is bringing the total contract to $457,625.22($114,406.30/du).
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE
TRANSIT DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BY
INCREASING ONE MASS TRANSIT OPERATOR POSITION FROM .75 TO 1.0 FULL
TIME EQUIVALENTS (HE).
Comment: Iowa City Transit began operation of the Westside Hospital Route in August
of this year. This route operates in excess of thirteen hours per day. This requires
increasing one three quarter (3/4) time mass transit operator to full time. This change
results in a position increase of one quarter (.25) to the full time equivalent in the
Transit Division.
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ITEM 1 . ' ~ON 10 A ESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDG T D POSITIONS I THE Y
. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
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POSITION FROM .50 TO .63 FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS (HE).
Comment: A full-time Associate Planner position in the Department of Planning and
Community Development has not been filled due to the uncertain nature of future
federal funding. There is a need to distribute the workload in the Community
Development Division and a portion of the workload can be performed by the existing
Program Assistant position. The increase from .50 to .63 will be funded with HUD
Community Development Block Grant or HOME Investment partnership funds.
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ITEM 15.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE IOWA CITY 2006-2010
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (AKA. CITY STEPS) TO CLARIFY THE PERCENTAGE
ALLOCATED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FROM THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ENTITLEMENT
AND ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.
Comment: Community Development Staff and the Housing and Community
Development Commission requested clarification regarding the annual amount set-
aside for economic development activities. HCDC approved a recommendation to set-
aside 9% of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for economic
development activities on August 15, 2006. Currently 9% of the combined annual
CDBG and HOME entitlement is allocated for economic development activities.
Council discussed the economic development set-aside at their November 6, 2006
work session. This resolution sets aside 15% of the CDBG annual entitlement for
economic development activities, not to exceed $250,000 in the CDBG economic
development fund.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY 0'
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) INVESTMENT POLICIES AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 05-213.
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Comment: The Housing and Community Development Commission approved a
recommendation to amend the CDBG and HOME Program Investment Policies to
allow for exceptions for housing activities at their October 19, 2006 meeting. Council
discussed the proposed investment policy changes at their November 6. 2006 work
session. The CDBG and HOME Program Investment Policies document is attached to
the resolution as Exhibit A and the only changes are under housing activities and they
are highlighted in italics.
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ITEM~~ONSIDE~ A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 &
GILBERT STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Comment: The City of Iowa City must acquire right-of-way, fee title, permanent
easements and/or temporary construction easements to construct the Highway 6 &
Gilbert Street Intersection Improvement Project. This project includes dual left turn
lanes for northbound and southbound Gilbert Street, raised medians to improve traffic
operations and access management, and other associated improvements.
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ITEM 18.
CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
AFSCME LOCAL 183 AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Comment: Bargaining representatives for the City and AFSCME Local 183 have
reached tentative agreement for a three-year collective bargaining agreement to be
effective July 1, 2007 through June 3D, 2010. Included are across-the-board wage
increases of 3.25%, 3.3%, and 3.1 % for each of the three respective years, and
agreement on implementation of the recently completed job classification study. A copy
of the complete tentative agreement is included with Council's agenda materials.
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ITEM 19.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. [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.]
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a) Housina & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending September 1, 2007. (Matthew Hayek resigned) (6 males
and 2 females currently serve). Due to a publication error, the deadline has
been extended.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007.
ITEM 20.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a) Airport Zonina Brd of Adiustment - One appointment to fill an unexpired term
plus a five-year term ending December 31, 2011. (Carl Williams resigned) (3
males and 0 females currently serve).
Action:
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b) Airport Zonina Commission - One appointment to fill a six-year term January 1,
2006 - December 31, 2011. (Term expires for Mark Anderson) (4 males and 0
females currently serve).
Action:
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c) Board of Appeals - One appointment to fill a five-year term January 1, 2007 -
December 31, 2011. (Term expires for Stephen Buckman) (6 males and 0
females currently serve).
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ITEM 22.
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d) Senior Center Commission - One appointment to fill three-year terms January
1, 2007 - December 31, 2009. (Term expires for Josephine Hensch) (3 males
and 3 females currently serve).
Action:
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e) Telecommunications Commission - One appointment to fill an unexpired term
ending March 13, 2009. (John Weatherson resigned) (3 males and 1 females
currently serve). See correspondence included in Council packet.
Action:
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COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
CITY COUNCIL INFO"RMATION.
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REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager.
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT.
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