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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-09 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 JANUARY 9, 2007 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, O'Malley, Franklin, Tharp. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-04, Both Sides. A special presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2005 was presented to the City of Iowa City. Finance Director O'Malley accepted. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Horace Mann Elementary students: Ha-Young Kim, Alex Moen, Molly Powell-Littler. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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: December 11, Special Council Work Session; December 12, 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): 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; Senior Center Commission - November 21,2006; Civil Service Commission - December 19, 2006; Human Rights Commission- November 28, 2006; Airport Commission - November 9, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - December 7,2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - November 27, 2006. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: Class B Liquor License for Ashford, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City & Hotel Vetro, 210 S. Dubuque St. (Iowa City Building Official recommends approval. See revised memorandum.); Outdoor Service Area for Ashford, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City & Hotel Vetro, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Farras Productions, Inc., dba Farras Productions, 320 E. Burlington St. Renewal: Class B Liquor License for MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S Dubuque St. (Iowa City Building Official recommends approval. See revised memorandum.); Outdoor Service Area for MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Johncy's Convenience Store, Inc., dba Johncy's Convenience Store, 731 S. Riverside Complete Description January 9, 2007 Page 2 Dr. RES. 07-1, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for Ashford, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City & Hotel Vetro, 210 S. Dubuque St. (New) and MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S Dubuque St. (Renewal) Farras Productions, Inc., dba Farras Productions, 320 E. Burlington St.(New). Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $8,1 08,153.37 for the period of November 1 through November 30, 2006, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 07-2, 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; RES. 07-3, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM REGIME FOR LOT 12, LONGFELLOW MANOR CONDOMINIUMS; RES. 07-4, 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; RES. 07-5 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; RES. 07-6, 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; RES. 07-7, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF A SCHOOL SITE COVENANT; RES. 07-8, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2006 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT; RES. 07-9, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF OUTLOT C, AS PLATTED IN WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES PART FIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY; RES. 07-10, 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. Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of two (2) NO PARKING ANY TIME signs with ARROW supplemental signs on both sides of Oaklawn Avenue; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the south side of Meadow Ridge Lane; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) BUS STOP sign; Removal of (2) BUS STOP signs; Shelter House letters received from Claire Ashman, Robert Ashman, Donna Hirst, Mary Jepsen, Rev. Mel Schlachter; Rick Kaster regarding Holiday lights; Don Broshar regarding Youth Civic Engagement Forum Follow-up; Jack Hatch regarding Livable Communities; Dennis Kowalski regarding Money; Carter McNutt regarding Cigarette sales; Sze Ngar Michelle Lai regarding U.S. citizenship; Complete Description January 9, 2007 Page 3 Mary Jo Streb regarding 420th Street Improvements; Sand Road Recreational Area Water-ski Site with [petition-47 signatures]; Peter LeGrant regarding Wireless network throughout downtown. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Senior Center Commissioner Bob Engel updated Council on activities at the Center. Moved by Bailey, ,seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for January 23 on an ordinance vacating a portion of McLean Street between Hutchinson Avenue and Lexington Avenue (VAC06-00006). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set 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). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to set 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Planned Development Overlay Plan for the Peninsula Neighborhood. No one appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the amending the Planned Development Overlay Plan for the Peninsula Neighborhood, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, 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. 07-4247, 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 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, 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 Bailey, to defer indefinitely, a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Pepperwood Plaza, a Subdivision of Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between the City of Iowa City and Faley Properties, L.L.C., for Lot 5 of North Airport Development Subdivision. Janelle Rettig, Airport Commissioner and citizen, appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-11, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FALEY Complete Description January 9, 2007 Page 4 PROPERTIES, L.L.C., FOR LOT 5 OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION. 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, 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. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-12, 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. Individual Council Members expressed their interests. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the 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, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-13, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. 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. 07-14, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-15, AWARDING CONTRACT to Regal Construction Services, Inc. for $457,625.22 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. 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-16, 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 (FTE). Individual Council Members expressed their interests. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next three (3) items, numbers 14, 15 and 16, and left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding. Complete Description January 9, 2007 Page 5 Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-17, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BY INCREASING THE PROGRAM ASSISTANT POSITION FROM .50 TO .63 FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS (FTE). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Correia, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-18, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-19, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 05-213. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to defer to January 23, a resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for construction of the U.S. Highway 6 & Gilbert Street Intersection Improvement project. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Roger Reilly, representing Hills Bank, appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Roger Reilly. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to approve a tentative agreement between AFSCME Local 183 and the City of Iowa City. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: Housing & Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2007. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to make the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: re-appoint Stephen Buckman, 215 Amhurst Street, to the Board of Appeals to fill a five-year term January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011; appoint Brett Gordon, 224 N. Dubuque Street, to the Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 13, 2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the following vacancies would 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; 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.] Complete Description January 9, 2007 Page 6 Council Member Elliott noted a newspaper guest opinion by Donald Baxter and stressed as the City grows there must be care and awareness to the interaction of motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Mayor Pro tern Bailey congratulated "Grounds for Dessert" for their profile in the Corridor Business Journal, and encouraged citizens to visit the establishment. Council Member Champion encourages bicyclists to wear light clothing and lights on the front, as well as the rear, of the bike. Mayor Wilburn thanked the various University of Iowa and community groups who sponsored Martin Luther King Jr. activities; noted the Culver Inaugural express train will be blocking Clinton and Dubuque Streets for a brief time on January 11; thanked Governor elect Culver and Lt. Governor Judge for planning some inaugural events in Iowa City; and thanked outgoing Governor Vilsack and Lt. Governor Peterson for their service to the State of Iowa during their term. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 7:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, a~cil Members~nt. H-.. LJ ~ Ross Wilburn, Mayor ~,'~-/ ~ ~J Man K. Karr, City Clerk I ~ j --= -~ !~w~'t ---=..~ ~IIIII~ ........ ... CITY OF IqWA CITY~ lVI f.. M ()RJ\ N J) U M Date: December 11, 2006 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, December 11, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Absent: Vanderhoef UISG Rep: Baeth Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Fowler, Logsden, Knoche Tapes: 06-87, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) Mayor Wilburn reported that Council Member Vanderhoef was ill and would not be attending the meeting. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 9 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY PLAN FOR THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD (REZ05-00025/SUB06-o0020). B. 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. C. 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. (PASS AND ADOPT) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment - No applicants, re-advertise Airport Zoning Commission - No applicants, re-advertise Board of Adjustment - deferred to formal meeting when all Council present Board of Appeals - No applicants, re-advertise Council Work Session December 11, 2006 Page 2 Human Rights Commission - Sherry Hunter and Eric Berger Parks and Recreation Commission - Craig Gustaveson and David Bourgeois Senior Center Commission - No applicants, re-advertise PROPOSED ROUTE CHANGES (IP2 of 1217 Info Packet) Parking and Transit Director Fowler and Transit Mgr. Logsden present for discussion. Majority of Council agreed to the changes as presented, effective January 15. 2007. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Fowler) TRANSFER OF HWY 1 (Agenda Item # 9) City Engr. Knoche present for discussion. Majority of Council agreed to proceed. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 4g(1) - traffic calming... 300 block of Fourth Avenue.. .and IP7 of 12/7 Info Packet ...Results ... project) Mayor Wilbum reported Council Member Vanderhoef wanted Council to know that she felt the situation was temporary, the decrease was only 1 or 2 miles, the City over budget on traffic calming projects, and that every neighborhood would want traffic calming. 2. (Consent Calendar # 4e(1) - setting public hearing ... Lot 5 of North Airport Development Subdivision) Mayor Pro tem Bailey and Council Member Correia questioned the location and procedure. City Mgr Atkins responded to questions. 3. (Agenda Item # 10 - agreement... Shive-Hattery ... engineering services ... East Side Recycling Center Project) In response to Council Member Correia, the City Mgr. stated the design work would take 8 weeks, and that staff could do the work but it would take much longer due to present workloads. City Engr. Knoche present for discussion of LEED procedure and confirmed Shive-Hattery would be completing the LEED paperwork. COUNCIL TIME 1. Mayor Pro tem Bailey reported that the Ecumenical Towers Christmas Caroling date had been moved from December 14 to December 21 and that she put pink noted in Council mail slots with the revised information. 2. (IPS of 12/7 Info Packet - agenda items for January 10 joint meeting) Council Member Correia asked if Council could discuss submission of items as a group, rather than individually. After discussion Council directed the City Clerk to submit the following items for the agenda: a presentation of the school sales tax levy from the school district; inclusionary zoning/housing presentation from Karin Franklin; and future scheduling of joint meetings. Council Work Session December 11, 2006 Page 3 3. In response to Council Member O'Donnell, Council work sessions were confirmed for Thursday, January 4, 8AM to noon; and Tuesday, January 16, 8AM to 5 PM for CIP. 4. UISG Rep. Baeth said he had viewed the proposed site of the boathouse and that you could not view the river driving south (coming into town) currently and that the concern of some that the boathouse would ruin the view of the river was not correct. 5. Council Member Correia updated Council on activities of the Youth Advisory Commission: recognized two "retiring" members Elyse Kamps and Subha Subramanian; announced that the Commission would be participating the Summer of the Arts Global Village on June 2 and have selected Ghana as their country; are working on development of their $3,700 budget request for Council consideration; and reported on a presentation from the City High TAAD (Teens Against Alcohol and Drugs) group held at their last meeting. 6. In response to Council Member Correia, the City Mgr. reported staff would be providing the proposed budget to Council in the next two weeks. 7. In response to Council Member Elliott, Mayor Pro tern Bailey stated the Economic Development meeting would be held at 9AM Tuesday morning. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS None FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE None Meeting adjourned 7:10 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 - 12/12/06 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 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 and seconded 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 Ground Round Restaurant, 830 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront; Class C Liquor License for Piano Lounge, 217 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn Street #10; Class B Liquor License for Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.; RES. 06-366, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St. 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, Official Actions December 12, 2006 Page 2 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 11 U.S. HIGHWAY 218 RAMP SIGNALIZATION AND IOWA HIGHWAY 11 KITTY LEE ROAD RIGHT TURN LANE PROJECT; RES. 06-370, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE DUBUQUE STREET 1 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 FOR THE 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. 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 and seconded 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. 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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Code to allow a Minor Modification in cases where there are practical difficulties meeting the standards for ---------_._-----~--~,---_.__._._-~--~-_._._._--'-"--~-----.-.-...-.-.---.-....--.-----.---... Official Actions December 12, 2006 Page 3 structured parking facilities when retrofitting such facilities within existing buildings, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-376, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES. Moved and seconded 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, TJ-1-5(84)--2M-52. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. D/B/A 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-380, AWARDING CONTRACT 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. 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 and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. ___.._,__.,.u~_~____'___'__"'__"""_'_____'~_"_'U_.____._.___~___.____~__.~_______ Official Actions December 12, 2006 Page 4 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.] Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:45 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/M9-';~n K Karr, City Cle~~ / J(dA-<cd-~ 7P. 7'("auJ Submitted for publication - 12/18/06. 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 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 St. 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, ------,---_.__._--_.----~_.,.~_._---_..._-----'--._._----- Complete Description December 12, 2006 Page 2 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 FOR THE 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, 710, 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, 710, 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. Complete Description December 12, 2006 Page 3 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. m~_'__~'_~"'_""__."._______'____.____~"___"_'_____-,.----,---.,..-...-..--.-,..---.--....-.-.--.-----..~.--..-.' --- Complete Description December 12, 2006 Page 4 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 111,631 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. .---........,.,..- -~~-_."_.._-~._~.--_.,--_..._,._._-,,-----'-"------_._-..~--_...._-~--_.---_.,_._-------------- Complete Description December 12, 2006 Page 5 Ross Wilburn, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk