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Home My WebLink About2007-06-04 Council minutes II .l ':::;~~aD~'" t~w~~ ~~~~., -. - C IT Y 0 F lOW A C I T Y MEMORANDUM Date: June 4, 2007 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, June 4,2007,6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG Rep: Volland Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Morris, Elias, Fosse, Jordan, Hargadine Tapes: 07-39, Side 2; 07-43, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: C. VACATING A PORTION OF HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 AND EAST OF BROADWAY. STREET (VAC07- 00001) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (Sonic Burger) D. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A VACATED SIX-FOOT (6') WIDE PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LCOATED ALONG HOLL YWOODBOULEVARD SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 AND EASTOF BROADWAY STREET TO NORDSTROM OIL COMPANY. (Sonic Burger) F. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF PEPPERWOOD PLAZA, A SUBDIVISION OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. (DEFERRED FROM 5/14) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Bd of Adjustment - No applicants; re-advertise Airport Zoning Commission - No applicants; re-advertise Historic Preservation Commission - No applicants; re-advertise Housing & Community Development -(Mayor conflict of interest; abstaining) Rebecca McMurray Human Rights Commission - Florence Ejiwale RECYCLING CENTER Public Works Architectural Services Kumi Morris presented a power point presentation of the facility and distributed a booklet at the conclusion. Recycling Coordinator Jordan and Supt. Of Wastewater Elias present for discussion. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Morris) Council Work Session June 4, 2007 Page 2 FIGHT NIGHT (Reference consent calendar 4f(4) and IP2 of May 31 Information Packet) Police Chief Hargadine and City Atty. Dilkes present for discussion. After discussion, majority directed the City Atty. to prepare an ordinance banning amateur fighting in liquor establishments. STAFF ACTION: Prepare ordinance and submit to Council. (Dilkes) DEER TASK FORCE DECISION [IP17 May 31 Information Packet] After discussion a majority agreed to dissolve the Deer Task Force. In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, it was suggested that Project Green be contacted regarding the development of an education piece on plantings. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as directed. (Atkins) OLD BUS DEPOT After discussion a majority agreed to tear down the building and submit creative ideas to the City Manager for development of a campus type use for the area. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as directed. (Atkins) URBAN ENVIROMENTAL ACCORDS [IP10 May 10 Information Packet] Tabled until Mayor Wilburn obtains further information. SALES TAX After discussion, Mayor Wilburn offered to make informal contact with other Johnson County mayors on the subject and report back. COUNCIL TIME 1. (Consent Calendar # 4f(11) - Dominic Liberatore regarding Complete Street Policy.) Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted the letter from Thunderhead Alliance and questioned if the City could address issues raised. Majority requested that Asst. Transportation Planner Yapp attend a Council work session to discuss the matter prior to a response. 2. (Consent Calendar # 4f (13) - Craig Gustaveson regarding Taxi Stand in Downtown Iowa City.) Majority requested information from staff on enforcement (use of the spaces by the taxi companies, tickets issued, information on whether taxis are still parking in the middle of the street, etc.) and directed staff to schedule the matter for the June 18 work session. Based on the information Council would then direct staff to prepare an ordinance change for July. 3. (Item # 9 - ordinance amending Title 10 ... Use for sidewalk cafes ... exception to the 8 foot unobstructed walkway requirement in the CB2 and CB5 zones.) Council Member Champion encouraged the use of the sidewalk for non alcohol establishments, and not require a fence. City Atty. Dilkes stated there is no requirement for a fence unless alcohol is served. Council Work Session June 4, 2007 Page 3 4. (Item # 12 - ordinance amending Title 7 ...... A-2 and B Occupancies) Council Member Elliott requested that the language clarify "adoption of the International Code with Iowa City amendments" rather than "amending the International Code". Council Member Correia requested clarification of A-2 and B occupancies. City Manager Atkins reminded Council of their agreement to discuss this matter at the formal meeting only, and stated he would have staff respond to Council Member Correia at the formal meeting. 5. (Item # 10 - ordinance amending Title 9 .... Define the meaning of various pedestrian crossing signals.) In response to Mayor Pro tem Bailey, the City Atty. stated this ordinance was to address issues raised in Magistrates Court on the meaning of signals showing hands and walking people. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Council requested that the Police Chief attend a work session to discuss tasers (IP4 of May 24 Information Packet); federal COPS Program update; enforcement capacity should the 21 initiative ordinance pass; and possible liquor sign ordinance provisions. City Atty. Dilkes stated the next formal agenda would have two items related to the proposed 21 ordinance (first consideration of the ordinance as proposed - Council vote up or down; and if voted down a resolution putting it on the ballot). She stated that Council would have to be careful about use of any public resources to lobby for or against a ballot issue and that could be discussed at the next work session. 2. (Item # 15 - Paratransit appointment) Council Member O'Donnell stated he would be glad to be reappointed but would be happy to step aside if another Council Member were interested. 3. Council Member Champion suggested designated parking for motor scooters and motorcycles. 4. Council Member Correia reported on a meeting with Asst. City Manager Helling, Human Rights Coordinator Bowers and Human Rights Commissioners Witwer and Baird about the Partnership for Working Towards Inclusive Communities sponsored by the National League of Cities and encouraged the City becoming enrolled in this initiative. Council expressed an interest to proceed. 5. Council set 9:15AM for staff evaluations on Monday, July 2. Meeting adjourned 9:00 PM.