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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-16 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 APRIL 16, 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. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, O'Malley, Franklin, Booth roy, Ford, Long, Hennes, Rocca, Jensen, Grier. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-32, Both Sides; Tape 07-33, Both Sides. The Mayor asked for a moment of silence to honor victims of the Virginia Tech shooting. The Mayor proclaimed: West High Trojans Wrestling Team Recognition Day - April 16, 2007, Coach Mark Reiland and Team Members accepting; Volunteer Appreciation Week- April 15-21 ,2007, Lisa Barnes, Summer Of Arts accepting; Medical Laboratory Professionals Week - April 22-28, 2007, Michael Pentella accepting; Sexual Assault Awareness Month - April 2007, Soumya Palreddy, Rape Victim Advocacy, accepting; Health Care Coverage for the Uninsured Week: April 23-29, 2007, Kathy Shey, Visiting Nurses Association accepting accepting; Week of the Young Child - April 22-28, 2007, Sara Baird, Johnson County Empowerment Board accepting; Arbor Day: April 27, 2007, Terry Robinson, City Forester accepting. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Longfellow Elementary students: Gretchen Burke, Darian Curry, and Mary Kelly. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, 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: April 2, Regular Council Work Session; April 3, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Senior Center Commission - February 20,2007; Telecommunications Commission - February 26, 2007; Historic Preservation Commission - February 8, 2007; Board of Adjustment - January 10, 2007; Public Art Advisory Committee - February 1, 2007; Planning and Zoning Commission - March 15, 2007; Police Citizens Review Board - March 13, 2007; Police Citizens Review Board - March 29, 2007. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of Moose dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096,3151 Hwy 6 East; Class E Liquor License for Liquor House, Ltd., dba Liquor House, 425 S.Gilbert St.; RES. 07-117 TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of Moose dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy 6 East. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 07-118, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 1, 2007 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2007 PCC PAVEMENT Complete Description April 16, 2007 Page 2 REHABILITATION PROJECT - BENTON STREET, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; Setting a public hearing for May 1, 2007 regarding Iowa City's FY08 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps). Resolutions: RES. 07-119, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2219 H STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-120, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2220 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-121, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE HOUSING INSPECTIONS REMODELING PROJECT; RES. 07-122, 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 MARC MOEN, AND TENANT STARBUCKS CORPORATION D/B/A STARBUCKS COFFEE #2855- lA, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-123, CHANGING THE DEER TASK FORCE TO FIVE (5) MEMBERS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 07-56. Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of one RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT sign at Riverside Drive/Burlington Street; James Doroteo regarding Immigrant Petition for spouse; Alcohol letters from Brian Enriquez, Tim Rochetti, Nick Storm, Anne Wallace; Katie Lemkau regarding Limited parking in Iowa City; Smoking Issue letters from Brandon Arends, Emily Baitzer, Elizabeth Bickford, James Cate, Dustin Christiansen, Melinda Daehn, Sarah Dekarske, Allison Duffe, Justin Fenimore, Quincy Harris, Natalie Harvey, Beth Hefel, Michael Hermsen, Sarah Klein, Edan Lisk, Kristen O'Donnell, Keeley Reynolds, Justin Zinnel, Kieron Coffield, letter to Mayor Wilburn from Bridget Wombacher [Mayor's response included]; Josh Johnson regarding Geese; Letters from Dwight Seegmiller & John Benson regarding South Gilbert Street; Kyle Sieck regarding Global Warming and Policy Panel Discussion; Kevin Laemmrich regarding Trash concern; Leona Muller regarding Railroad Crossing on 1st Avenue; Letters from Rykert Toledano, Cyrus Tamboli regarding Competition-Style Waterskiing; Snow removal letters from Tom Criscione, Mike Divita; Richard Shannon (X3) regarding Police behavior [staff response included]; Colleen Paulson regarding Safety in Iowa City; Letters regarding Church and Dubuque from Paul & Cynthia Broderick, Karen Farris; Maryann Dennis regarding Low Income Housing Tax Credits; Marc Linderman regarding Traffic Control [staff response included]; Rachel Olsson regarding Dance Fest. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, and repeated the public hearings as set. Del Holland, Chair of Environmental Advocates, thanked the City for their continued support of the Bike Library. Craig Gustaveson, President of the Downtown Association, 2603 E. Court Street, and Leah Cohen, owner of Bo James, 1638 Teg Drive, appeared regarding problems with the use of commercial loading zones after 5:00 PM for taxicabs. The City Manager stated towing had stopped but tickets will continue to be written in accordance with previous Council action, and the item will be scheduled for an upcoming Council work Complete Description April 16, 2007 Page 3 session. Co-president Blake Carpenter, 303 Ellis Avenue, and Sean Williams, 1441 Oaklawn Avenue, provided an update of the Roosevelt Institution on college campuses and locally. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to receive correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0 all Council Members present. Mark Kresowik, 2 Crestwood Circle, organizer for the Sierra Club, thanked the Mayor for signing the U. S. Conference of Mayor's Climate Control Agreement. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she would be abstaining due to a conflict of interest. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for May 1, 2007 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 0.77 acres of property located at 828 E. Washington Street from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-20) Zone to Planned Development Overlay/Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (OPD/RNS-20) Zone and a Sensitive Areas Development Plan (REZ07-00003) (Alpha Chi Omega House). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 5.75 acres of land located along a portion of South Governor and Bowery Streets from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) Zone to Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) Zone. (REZ07-00002). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose ex parte communications. Individual Council Members shared information. The following individuals appeared: Martha Greer, 530 S. Governor Street; and Suzanne Bentler, 520 S. Governor Street, presented a power point presentation. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance rezoning approximately 5.75 acres of land located along a portion of South Governor and Bowery Streets from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) Zone to Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) Zone. (REZ07-00002), be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $6,695,000 general obligation bonds. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-124, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,695,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. 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 authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 938 Longfellow Place. No one appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-125, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 938 LONGFELLOW PLACE. 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 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $700,000 general obligation bonds. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-126, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative Complete Description April 16, 2007 Page 4 roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $600,000 general obligation bonds. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-127, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $600,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. 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 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $440,000 general obligation bonds. No one appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-128, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $440,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Individual Council Members expressed their views. 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 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $435,000 general obligation bonds. No one appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-129, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $435,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. 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 8, "Police Regulations", Chapter 8, "Police Citizens Review Board", Section 6, entitled "Police Chief's Report to the Board; City Manager's Report to the Board", to clarify language on granting extensions to the police chief for good cause, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-130, AUTHORIZING SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT (CEBA) FOR $400,000 AND A LOCAL MATCH OF A THREE- YEAR, NO INTEREST $100,000 LOAN FOR FUNDS TO ASSIST PREP SPORTS ONLINE. Economic Development Coordinator Ford and PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Erin Ladd, 220 Hawkeye Court, appeared. 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 07-4258, AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES," SECTION 3-4-5, ENTITLED"SOLlD WASTE DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE CERTAIN SOLID WASTE CHARGES, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call Complete Description April 16, 2007 Page 5 vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-131, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MARC MOEN, AND TENANT GRAZE IOWA CITY, LLC D/B/A GRAZE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. 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. 07-132, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER SECTIONS 5307, 5309, 5310, 5316, AND 5317 OF CHAPTER 49, U.S. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOR FY2007 TRANSIT OPERATING AND/OR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND PROCESS SAID APPLICATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-133, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WASTEWATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-134, ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR FY08, FY09, AND FY10. 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 grant a 45-day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint #06-06. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public discussion was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 7, entitled Fire Prevention and Protection, and Title 17, entitled Building and Housing to establish fire and life safety requirements for new and existing Group A-2 Occupancies. HIS Director Boothroy and Deputy Fire Chief Jensen presented information. The following individuals appeared: Leah Cohen, Bo James; Brad Huff, Colonial Lanes; Rebecca Neades, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce; Jim Mondanaro, Micky's and Givanni's; and Daryl Woodson, Sanctuary. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue Public Discussion to May 1. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to May 1 an ordinance amending City Code Title 7, entitled Fire Prevention and Protection, and Title 17, entitled Building and Housing to establish fire and life safety requirements for new and existing Group A-2 Occupancies. The Mayor asked Council to provide any staff questions to the City Clerk for Complete Description April 16, 2007 Page 6 distribution and a response by the next meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. 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; Historic Preservation Commission for one (1) Summit St District Rep, to fill three year term March 29, 2007 - March 29, 2010; Telecommunications Commission to fill a three year term March 13, 2007 - March 13, 2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2007; Library Board of Trustees for three vacancies to fill six year terms July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2013. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9,2007. The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Housing & Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired ending September 1, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2007. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Tom Niblock. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to appoint Patrick Carney, 514 Oakland Avenue, to the Public Art Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009, will be readvertised. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted the entrance sign on Dubuque Street was missing some letters again, and questioned the frequently of replacing the letters. The City Manager stated the City had invested in the original sign and replacement letters had been ordered; Asst. City Mgr. Helling responded to an annual clean up by noting the Downtown Association was planning an annual clean up of the downtown area, and the City Mgr. noted the success of the creek clean-ups; thanked Presidential Scholars for inviting her to their tea; and suggested Mayor Wilburn write a letter to the Mayor of Blacksburg, Virginia, sharing our thoughts as a community that experienced a similar tragedy. Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged members of the West High wrestling team that had accepted a proclamation earlier in the evening; and reported on the reconstruction of the house at Bayard Street by Frantz Construction and urged everybody to see it. Council Member Correia noted an article in the Daily Iowan regarding upcoming events (Le. "Catch an Illegal Immigrant" game) by a University sponsored organization called the College Republicans, and questioned if there was anyway the City could not permit this to occur in a City Park. City Atty. Dilkes stated as long as the group had followed the process the park is a public forum. Mayor Wilburn congratulated the University of Iowa School of Music on their year long centennial celebration of a variety of musical acts. City Atty. Dilkes reported that the State Supreme Court had scheduled oral arguments on the Charter amendment case for April 24, and that she hoped they would be on track to have an opinion in June. Complete Description April 16, 2007 Page 7 In response to City Clerk Karr, Council agreed to combine the work session and formal meeting on Monday, May 14. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn 9:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all coun~bers preseA. 1- ( ) Ross Wilburn, Mayor 7l~/~~k- ~ Man n K. Karr, City Clerk c:r 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 - 4/3/07 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed Habitat for Humanity Week April 9-15, 2007; Architecture Month April 2007, Mark Seabold accepting; Fair Housing Month April 2007 Sally Cline, President of Board of Iowa City Association of Realtors, accepting. The Mayor presenting Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lemme Elementary students: Jennifer Ettema, Luke Kottemann, Jordan Mendoza, Ethan Zierke. 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: March 19, Regular Council Work Session; March 20, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Planning and Zoning Commission - March 1,2007; Animal Care Task Force - February 22, 2007; Civil Service Commission - March 1, 2007; Youth Advisory Commission - February 21,2007; Public Library Board of Trustees - February 22,2007; Parks and Recreation Commission - February 21, 2007; Housing and Community Development Commission - February 22, 2007; Housing and Community Development Commission - February 21, 2007; Housing and Community Development Commission - March 8, 2007; Human Rights Commission - February 27,2007. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: Class C Liquor License for Saloon, 112 E College St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for College Street Billiard Club, 114-116 E College St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E Prentiss St.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Amoco-Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 07-94, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 16,2007, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 938 LONGFELLOW PLACE; set a public hearing for May 1, 2007 on the Iowa Department of Transportation consolidated funding application for Iowa City transit; RES. 07-95, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,695,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 07-96, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO Official Actions April 3, 2007 Page 2 EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 07-97, FIXING DATE FORA MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $600,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 07-98, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $440,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 07-99, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $435,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Resolutions: RES. 07-100, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $8,870,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2007A, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES; RES. 07-101, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSULTING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MARKETEK, INC., FOR A DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY, IOWA MARKET NICHE ANALYSIS; RES. 07-102, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS FOR THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISIONS A1K/A AVIATION COMMERCE PARK AND A1K/A NORTH COMMERCIAL AREA; RES. 07-103, 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 BILL MIHALOPOULOS, AND TENANT ATLAS WORLD GRILL INC. D/B/A ATLAS WORLD GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-104, 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 UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT DAWIT'S RESTAURANT, INC. D/B/A DAVID'S PLACE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Addition of TOW-AWAY ZONE on taxicab stands on Iowa Avenue and Washington Street in the Central Business District; Erin Wright regarding Iowa UNA forum on global climate change [staff response included]; Jay Honohan regarding Senior Center and Parks & Recreation Department; John Westefeld regarding Burlington Bridge Construction [staff response included]; Ice Storm letters from Kathryn Kunert, Todd Raba; Brigett Richmond regarding School project [staff response included]; L. Graham Dameron regarding Parking Grace Period; Mark Patton regarding Habitat work day for locally elected officials; Jerry Warner (X2) regarding Drinking in City Park [staff response included]; Phillip Jones regarding PAULA citations; Brian Flynn regarding New proposals by the Fire and Building Depts.; Nila Haug regarding Housing Assistance [staff response included]; Amy Walsh regarding Price-gouging issue [staff response included]. Official Actions April 3, 2007 Page 3 The Mayor declared the motion carried. Senior Center Commissioner Betty Kelly updated Council on activities at the Center. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for April 16 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 5.75 acres of land located along a portion of South Governor and Bowery Streets from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) Zone to Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) Zone (REZ07-00002). 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. 07-4257 REZONING APPROXIMATELY 12 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON RUPPERT ROAD WEST OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE TO INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) (REZ07-00001), 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 adopt RES. 07-105, APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF FIRST AMERICAN BANK ADDITION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 OF RUPPERT HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-106, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SILVERCREST RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY - PART 3, IOWA CITY, IOWA. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Newton Road Water Main Replacement project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-107, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEWTON ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2007 Pavement Replacement for Water Main project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-108, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2007 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties," Section 3-4-5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase or change certain Solid Waste charges, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Actions April 3, 2007 Page 4 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-109, ADOPTING A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY fOR IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-110, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO ADDRESS THE PROVISION OF SIDEWALKS WHERE THERE ARE GAPS IN THE EXISTING SYSTEM. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-111, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE Of PUBLIC RIGHT-Of-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER ONE TEN PROPERTIES, LLC, AND TENANT KMARCELLA, INC D/B/A DONNELLY'S PUB, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-112, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT fOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-Of-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER DLSIC L.C., AND TENANT MORROWCO, LLC, D/B/A PITA PIT, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Moved and seconded to defer until staff has an opportunity to meet with the neighborhood, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an Iowa Department of Transportation Funding Agreement for the Dubuque Street & Church Street Intersection Improvements Project STP-U-3715(632)--70-52. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Kathy Janz, Bob Bulmahn, Meredith Sewell, Robert Morey, Devin Redmond, Judith Pascoe, Lowell Brandt, Tim Holman, Jeff Cox, Peggy Powell, Jim Ponto, Tim Toomwy, Mary Lohse Shepherd. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-113, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILBERT STREET AND PRENTISS/BOWERY STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-114, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT fOR CONSTRUCTION Of THE LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD - SCOTT BOULEVARD TO TAfT AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-115, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT fOR CONSTRUCTION Of THE 2007 SANITARY SEWER REPAIR PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-116, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT fOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2007 DIRECTIONAL BORING PROJECT. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Board and Commissions: Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009; Public Art Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2007. 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; Telecommunications Commission to fill a three year term March 13, 2007 - March 13, 2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Official Actions April 3, 2007 Page 5 The Mayor noted the current vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees for three appointments to fill six year terms July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2013. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9,2007. The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission for one (1) Summit St District Rep, to fill three year terms March 29, 2007 - March 29, 2010, would be readvertised. [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 7:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, Cit~3Ier~ 77la-u~~ 7'1' T).~ Submitted for publication - 4/11/07. jL- I ~ I -... = -~... :f~W~'"'- '-" -gg'm~ ...,.... .. C I T Y 0 F lOW A C I T Y I 4~(1i_ MEMORANDUM Date: April 2, 2007 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, April 2, 2007, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG Rep: Baeth Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Elias, Jordan, Fosse, Franklin, Panos, Yapp, Knoche Tapes: 07-27, Side 2; 07-29, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office for Tape # 07-29; Tape # 07-27 is not available.) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin present information on the following items: C. APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF FIRST AMERICAN BANK ADDITION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 OF RUPPERT HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB06-00021) (DEFERRED FROM 3/5 AND 3/20) D. APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SILVERCREST RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY - PART 3, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB06-00010) (DEFERRED FROM 9/5/ AND 9/19/2006) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Historic Preservation Commission - no applicants; readvertise SOLID WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT UPDATE (IP2 of 3/29 Information Packet) Public Works Director Fosse and Recycling Coordinator Jordan presented a power point presentation. (Power point archived) Staff Action: Proceed as outlined (Jordan) Council Work Session April 2, 2007 Page 2 CHURCH AND DUBUQUE STREET INTERSECTION (agenda item # 14) Sr. Civil Engr. Panos and City Engr. Knoche present for discussion. Majority agreed to defer consideration until after plans A and B, along with C (improve the turning radius for buses only) are presented to the neighborhood. PAULA DEFERRED PROSECUTION (IP3 of 3/29 Information Packet; and consent calendar # 4f (10)) Majority agreed to not pursue the proposal at this time. Council will support student efforts to seek legislation similar to public intoxication as outlined in the memo from the City Attorney. Staff Action: No further action necessary. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 4d(5) - resolution... fixing date... $600,000 General Obligation Bonds ...) Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted the reference to Sand Lake Recreational Area and questioned the specifics of the project in the area. City Manager Atkins stated the first phase was clean up of the area. 2. (Consent Calendar # 4d(7) - resolution ... fixing date ... $435,000 General Obligation Bonds ...) Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated there was reference to art in public buildings and areas and did not see the project in fiscal year 2007 CIP. The City Manager stated the expense was for routine public art projects/programs. 3. (IP7 of 3/29 Information Packet - Mediacom rate adjustments) In response to Mayor Pro tem Bailey, Asst. City Mgr. Helling outlined the steps and timeline for rate adjustments. 4. (Consent Calendar # 4f (10) - Brian Flynn: New Proposals by the Fire and Building Depts.) In response to Council Member Elliott, the Council agreed to: . Prepare ordinance for distribution April 12 . Schedule staff presentation and public input at the same time . Include on the special televised formal meeting April 16 . Last item on the agenda listed as public discussion and first consideration 5. (Agenda item # 10- resolution... complete streets policy...) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the majority agreed to include a 20% into the blank of number 3 relating to overall project cost. Asst. Transportation Planner Yapp present for discussion. 6. (Agenda item # 11 - resolution adopting a policy for the expenditure of funds.... Sidewalks ... gaps in existing system) City Atty. Dilkes responded to Council Member Vanderhoef questions related to the need to acquire additional property. Council Work Session April 2, 2007 Page 3 7. (Consent Calendar # 4e (2) - resolution approving.... Marketek, Inc, for a downtown Iowa City, Iowa Market Niche Analysis) Mayor Pro tern Bailey asked if there were any questions that should be addressed by staff at the formal meeting. 8. (Consent Calendar # 4f(3) - Jay Honohan: Senior Center and Parks & Recreation) Council Member Correia and Mayor Pro tern Bailey noted the absence of demographic information on the group. COUNCIL TIME 1. (IP4 in 3/29 Information Packet - memo from City Manager on Pending Issues) Mayor Pro tern Bailey noted the list of pending items and wanted to be sure that when transit services are discussed those events (shuttles) are also discussed. Council Member Elliott also requested cost estimates be provided at the same time. Majority requested that time be set aside at the work session on April 16 to prioritize pending items. 2. (IP5 in 3/29 Information Packet - memo from City Clerk on agenda items for joint meeting) Mayor Pro tern Bailey requested the meetings not be scheduled the second Wednesday of the month. Majority agreed to add scheduling of joint meetings to the agenda. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS None Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM. 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 APRIL 3, 2007 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Okerland, Panos, Ford. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-30, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Habitat for Humanity Week April 9-15, 2007; Architecture Month April 2007, Mark Seabold accepting; Fair Housing Month April 2007 Sally Cline, President of Board of Iowa City Association of Realtors, accepting. The Mayor presenting Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lemme Elementary students: Jennifer Ettema, Luke Kottemann, Jordan Mendoza, Ethan Zierke. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, 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: March 19, Regular Council Work Session; March 20, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Planning and Zoning Commission - March 1, 2007; Animal Care Task Force - February 22, 2007; Civil Service Commission - March 1, 2007; Youth Advisory Commission - February 21, 2007; Public Library Board of Trustees - February 22, 2007; Parks and Recreation Commission - February 21, 2007; Housing and Community Development Commission - February 22, 2007; Housing and Community Development Commission - February 21, 2007; Housing and Community Development Commission - March 8, 2007; Human Rights Commission - February 27,2007. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: Class C Liquor License for Saloon of Iowa City, LC, dba Saloon, 112 E College St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Daverse II, Inc., dba College Street Billiard Club, 114-116 E College St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC, Inc., dba Sams Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E Prentiss St.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, LLC, dba Suburban Amoco-Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 07-94, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 16, 2007, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 938 LONGFELLOW PLACE; set a public hearing for May 1,2007 on the Iowa Department of Transportation consolidated funding application for Iowa City transit; RES. 07-95, FIXING DATE (April 16) FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,695,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. Complete Description April 3, 2007 Page 2 07-96, FIXING DATE (April 16) FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 07-97, FIXING DATE (April 16) FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $600,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 07- 98, FIXING DATE (April 16) FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $440,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 07-99, FIXING DATE (April 16) FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $435,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Resolutions: RES. 07-100, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $8,870,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2007A, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES; RES. 07-101, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSULTING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MARKETEK, INC., FOR A DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY, IOWA MARKET NICHE ANALYSIS; RES. 07-102, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS FOR THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISIONS AlKlA AVIATION COMMERCE PARK AND A/K/A NORTH COMMERCIAL AREA; RES. 07-103, 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 BILL MIHALOPOULOS, AND TENANT ATLAS WORLD GRILL INC. D/B/A ATLAS WORLD GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-104, 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 UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT DAWIT'S RESTAURANT, INC. D/B/A DAVID'S PLACE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Addition of TOW-AWAY ZONE on taxicab stands on Iowa Avenue and Washington Street in the Central Business District; Erin Wright regarding Iowa UNA forum on global climate change [staff response included]; Jay Honohan regarding Senior Center and Parks & Recreation Department; John Westefeld regarding Burlington Bridge Construction [staff response included]; Ice Storm letters from Kathryn Kunert, Todd Raba; Brigett Richmond regarding School project [staff response included]; L. Graham Dameron regarding Parking Grace Period; Mark Patton regarding Habitat work day for locally elected officials; Jerry Warner (X2) regarding Drinking in City Park [staff response included]; Phillip Jones regarding PAULA citations; Brian Flynn regarding New proposals by the Fire and Building Depts.; Nila Haug regarding Housing Assistance Complete Description April 3, 2007 Page 3 [staff response included]; Amy Walsh regarding Price-gouging issue [staff response included]. Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated the Economic Development Committee has worked very hard to identify a consultant for the Iowa City downtown market niche analysis being recommended, and encourages its favorable consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Mayor Wilburn repeated public hearings as set. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Senior Center Commissioner Betty Kelly updated Council on activities at the Center. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for April 16 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 5.75 acres of land located along a portion of South Governor and Bowery Streets from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) Zone to Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) Zone (REZ07 -00002). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 07-4257 REZONING APPROXIMATELY 12 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON RUPPERT ROAD WEST OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC- 2) ZONE TO INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) (REZ07-00001), be voted on for final passage at this time. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-105, APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF FIRST AMERICAN BANK ADDITION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 OF RUPPERT HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. 07-106, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SILVERCREST RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY - PART 3, IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin 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 approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Newton Road Water Main Replacement 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 Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-107, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEWTON ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Complete Description April 3, 2007 Page 4 A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2007 Pavement Replacement for Water Main 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-108, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2007 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties," Section 3-4-5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase or change certain Solid Waste charges, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-109, ADOPTING A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY FOR IOWA CITY, IOWA. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-110, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO ADDRESS THE PROVISION OF SIDEWALKS WHERE THERE ARE GAPS IN THE EXISTING SYSTEM. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-111, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER ONE TEN PROPERTIES, LLC, AND TENANT KMARCELLA, INC D/B/A DONNELLY'S PUB, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. 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. 07-112, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER DLSIC L.C., AND TENANT MORROWCO, LLC, D/B/A PITA PIT, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to defer until staff has an opportunity to meet with the neighborhood, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an Iowa Department of Transportation Funding Agreement for the Dubuque Street & Church Street Intersection Improvements Project STP-U-3715(632)--70-52. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from Kathy Janz, Bob Bulmahn, Meredith Complete Description April 3, 2007 Page 5 Sewell, Robert Morey, Devin Redmond, Judith Pascoe, Lowell Brandt, Tim Holman, Jeff Cox, Peggy Powell, Jim Ponto, Tim Toomwy, Mary Lohse Shepherd. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-113, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILBERT STREET AND PRENTISS/BOWERY STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT to Metro Pavers Inc. for $849,376.15. 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. 07-114, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD- SCOTT BOULEVARD TO TAFT AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Metro Pavers Inc. for $2,455,182.73. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Correia, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-115, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2007 SANITARY SEWER REPAIR PROJECT to Municipal Pipe & Tool for $111 ,529.50. 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. 07-116, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2007 DIRECTIONAL BORING PROJECT to Gaylord Construction Inc. for $81,180.00. Sr. Civil Engr. Panos presentfor discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Board and Commissions: Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009; Public Art Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11 ,2007. 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; Telecommunications Commission to fill a three year term March 13, 2007 - March 13, 2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2007. The Mayor noted the current vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees for three appointments to fill six year terms July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2013. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9,2007. The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission for one (1) Summit St District Rep, to fill three year terms March 29, 2007 - March 29, 2010, would be readvertised. [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 reported on a number of calls regarding the mulch file located at Mercer Park, and reported the mulch was available for the taking; noted the large crowd in attendance at the Hillary Clinton event earlier in the day; welcomed new University of Iowa Complete Description April 3, 2007 Page 6 Basketball Coach Todd Lickliter; and acknowledged the start of the baseball season by wearing the cap of the 2006 world champions, the St. Louis Cardinals. Mayor Pro tem Bailey requested then when the transit discussion is scheduled it also include the item of winter accessibility of bus stops. Council Member Vanderhoef thanked City Cable Television Administrator Drew Shaffer for his efforts for the new franchise bill Senate File 554; and noting the orange cones, urged caution during the highway construction season. Council Member O'Donnell requested updated information on completion dates of the Highway 1/North Dodge project. Staff will follow up. Council Member Champion stated the light poles on Dubuque Street were rusting on the bottom and asked staff to follow up; encouraged Council to reconsider pursing the Gilbert Street I Highway 6 project. Mayor Wilburn asked Council Members to let the City Manager or him know before the end of the week if the majority were interested in changing their vote on the project. Council Member Correia noted the State Legislature vote to disinvest State Investments in the Sudan and questioned City consideration of similar legislation. The City Manager stated the City is already restricted; and reported that free tax help is still available to households that earn less than $39,000 annually at the Public Library and the Senior Center. Mayor Wilburn announced Crisis Center week April 29th - May 5th with the closing event the annual gourmet pancake breakfast scheduled Saturday, May 5th, at Parkview Church, 15 Foster Road. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ross Wilburn, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk