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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-04 Info Packet1 i • '�•�a$�y cry$ U��� . �� PATE: December 30, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: Bo ds and Commissions Goals and Objectives a. ar b. Local Elected Officials Information Project e. :Legality of Traffic Control Devices not Specifically Provided in the State Manual and.Specifications �Y d. ',Modular Relocation �s Copy of letter from City Manager to Dir. Richard A., Jahr of the Iowa City Commmixy School District regarding tornado warning system. 16 Monthly report for October and November for the Department of Cormuunity Development. Calendar for January, 1977. Xnteragency Newsletter. Letter from James A. Scott, Pleetaay,.re: traffic conditions at intersection of Hollywood Blvd. f, Keokuk St. IIt • lemo from Julie Vann, CDBG Program Coord., re: CDBG Administra.U4 Budget Breakdown. .. 7-0 . .. • City of Iowa qty - MEMORANDUM DATE: December 30, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Boards and Commissions Goals and Objectives The City Council will discuss the FY 78 goals and objectives of :.e boards and commissions at the informal meeting on January 3, 1977. A copy of these goals and objectives are attached. Also attached is a copy of the memorandun to the boards/commission chairpersons detailing the schedule of their presenta- tions. • t__j APT GOALS Amro 0r JiCTNIS - pARKs ANI) RI:C12IA'I']ON CONDIISSDON 1. 7'o systematically gather citizen input reg:n-ding park developments, program needs and gaps in service to make informed recommendations to the Department and to the City COLMCil. 2. To integrate and coordinate park and recreation programs and -tans with other City commissions and boards and other government bodies and civic groups by active participation of each Commission member. 3. To evaluate and assess programs, developments and neecls through the use of —the comprehensive plan and project evaluation guidelines. 4. To vigorously pursue the accomplishment of the priority items of programming and nark development through our combined efforts. FY '78 BUDGET a HARD OF LIBRARY TG,STECS GOA;5 AND OLJEC :CES Goal: To sele(A and procr,., >"I:;i itci:<, o:' Lurrent and r:u.r("poctive information in various fo, t, and I ,,,As of comp,,ehension and di;cu rd 5500 o-:orn or 0'r4fq,:elizi. ,._d items ir, a manner ,thd t w.i:11 increase the ave'i iab i I I ty ur a;i demand items, enrich .he diversity and depth of the collection in areas of dnticipateo rir:ed, and not exceed the available 1; shelving space. (on going) To reduce user waiting time, to check-out materials, to — receive.requested materials, and to receive information a` service through revising staffing patterns and procedures' (On going) To improve building directional signs and,begin to develop other self-instruction devices to increase user understanding x u of library resources and decrease their dependence on � staff assistance: (January 1978) „ •. I. To continue reorganization of A-V services around designated A-V staffland expand scope of collections and services based on resources available and results of FY77 pilot afr r i 'projects and surveys y ofuse and needs. (June 1978)' •:l 1 I 1 i 1, ;ti • 0 To continue outreach and community services at current level using pilot projects to develop additional services and programs which will be expanded whenever resources become available. (On going) To analyze 1 ibrary-related data obtained from City's citizen surveys for the comprehensive plan process and feed into library's long range goals and building program documents. (January 1978) Analyze children's registration files to determine rate of use in relation to area of residence and other factors. (September 1978) To develop inventory of projects in all departments which can be carried out by volunteers and which existing staff would have time to supervise. (October 1977) To begin analysis of processing and circulation costs in order to evaluate alternative methods and prepare for use of computer assisted systems for circulation and bibliographic control. (June 1978) To complete selection of site and architect. (January, 1978) Continue general and specific efforts to inform community about building inadequacies. (January 1978) To continue efforts to organize representatives of area libraries into a county or area council of libraries. (March 1, 197 8) Complete organization of Coordinated Public Libraries of Johnson County. (November 1978) GOP.LS A0 0`,�1[-1:1�V: Goal: To provide for a more ;`fcctive enforcement of the! ordinance. Objectives: Litigate those cases not resolved in the conciliation process. Develop commission initiated complaints which i:arget critical areas of discrimination. Goal: To improve complaint processing by increasing skills in civil rights law and conciliation techniques. Objectives: Provide three training sessions (March 1, 1977) covering: a. Commissioner orientation on local ordinance and job requirements b. Basic civil rights law C. Conciliation techniques Establish written policy guidelines for Commissioners for conciliating cases. Include such information as sample agreements, recommend meeting plans, and schedules for disposition of cases. (July 1, 1977) is Goal: • e o become more ffective advocdtes for civil rights interest groups. Objectives: Plan and sponsor a civil rights awareness group or similar awareness activity for the City Council, City staff, and members of the community. (October i9?1,) Goal: Plan and develop research activities which ;: '! investigate diesriminatioi against various groups in the lows City community. (July 1, 1977) To work with other governmental agencies operating in Iowa City to insure euqai employmep`. opportunities for women and minorities. Objecti ves: Meet with the Iowa City School District's Human Relations Goal: Advisory Committee to plan a strategy for increasing employment opportunities for women and minorities within the school system. (February 1977) Publicize selected government employment statistics to illustrate discriminatory practices. (July 1, 1978) Meet with the University Civil Rights Committee to obtain their assessment of discrimination problems within the University. (July 1, 1911) To provide education to the public of the c overage, enforcement and interpretation of the local, state and Federal Civil Rights Laws. 0 0 Objectives: Develop a newsletter to be sent to persons ci'fected by civil rights laws. (July 1, 1977) Develop a program for informing the public on the changes in the new ordinance. (July 1, 1977) Develop a Speakers Bureau of Commissions to appear at local groups to discuss the issues of civil rights. (July 1, 1977) 0 • fr 'lb tiuoci.r CIVIL SERVICE COf*11SSION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Goal: To affirmatively recruit high quality candidates including women and minorities for available positions. Objectives: Develop job isolated screening devices for police and fire command positions by January 1, 1977 for police and July 1, 1977 for fire. Examine for validity as job related the physical aptitude test for entry level positions within the fire department by July 1, 1977. Broaden the panel of candidates for the entry level positions by wide publicity of the process prior to examination. Goals: To improve the quality of appeal hearings provided to eligible City employees. Objectives: Employ a hearing officer to take evidence and to advise the Commission on the law and evidence (as needed). Write rules for the conduct of hearings and pre -hearing conferences by January 1, 1771. Define the job titles of employees eligible for hearings under the laws of Iowa, FY '78 BUDGET RIVERFRONT COMMISSION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Goal: To protect and preserve the Iowa River as a natural drainageway and source of water. To promote and develop the use of land along the river for overall capability. To make the most of the scenic potential and aesthetic values of the Iowa River and the flood plain adjoining it. To develop to the fullest the recreational capacity of the river and flood plain. To heighten awareness of the Iowa River as a part Of the heritage of this community. To ensure that use of the river can be enjoyed by al I in the safest possible way. Objectives: To develop land use policies that will guide the appropriate development and redevelopment of the Iowa River area and environment. preserve and increase open spaces and green are.is olf)ng both banks of the river and acquire scenic wooded sites to conserve them. 0 0 Identify and preserve unique or outstanding topographical or geological features of the river. Develop scenic areas and outlooks. Expand opportunities for aquatic activities such as boating and fishing. In conjunction with other parties, public, or private, acquire riverfront and flood plain property for public use and enjoyment. Provide greenway linkages between riverfront activities so as to furnish uninterrupted walking and cycling along the river and flood plain. Improve public access along the river and flood plain. Reduce all forms of pollution to the lowest possible level. Preserve and interpret historic landmarks and sites along the river. Emphasize safe water practices and conduct on the part of all users. To increase cooperation and participation of all i nterested parties, public, and private alike, in the management and development of the Iowa River and flood plain, 0 0 FY ' 78 MIDGE -1' (LOUSING COMISSION GOALS AND 011.I1::CfIVES Goal: To promote clean, (lecent, and safe housing for all residents of Iowa City. Objectives: To meet on a regular basis twice each month in open public sessions. Additional meetings will be announced and held as necessary. To continue efforts and recommend action for the ,^o,mcil which will provide dwelling accommodations for the . J income, elderly, handicapped and disabled. This will include: a) To maintain an overview of the 309 existing units and the management of the 64 wits of new construction. b) To support efforts to obtain additional units, new construction. c) To observe and be prepared to make recommendations to the Staff and Council in the area of rehabilitation of substandard units. To continue observation of the effects of the new (lousing Maintenance and Occupancy Code. To make recommendations for changes as might be necessary. To be prepared to undertake studies or tasks as suggested or directed by the Council. • • Pl' 178 hunrl.'r PLANNING AND ZONING Cmmiss]ON GOALS AND OBJLCI'IVFS Goal : To continue to address the items of the Comprehensive Plan as submitted. Objective: To continue public awareness and involvement in the planning process which includes the citizen participation process being developed by Sasaki Associates. Goal : To provide the best possible course of action to the City Council on matters covered in the By-laws. Objectives: To have regularly scheduled meetings. To work with the City Staff. To provide Commission members with appropriate education, i.e.,: (1) Subscription to ASPO's "Planning" magazine, (2) Commissioner's Handbook, (3) Orientation meeting for new Commissioners, and (4) Sending at least one Commissioner to at least one professional meeting. To develop a better information retrieval system. To maintain an appropriate Zoning Ordinance for use of the City. To propose amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Goals: To maintain and improve close communication and relations with other boards, commissions and governmental entities. To encourage dialogue between the P$Z Commission and citizens of Iowa City, Objectives: To answer correspondence in a timely manner. To make meetings more accessible to the public. r� U '78 BUDGIr CONL+IIT'1'Er. ON CODAIIINITY NERDS GOALS AND OBJIiCTIvES • The City Council of Iowa City appointed members of the Committee on Community Needs to advise the City Council on the use of (ICDA-CDBG funds and to carry out the following functions (Resolution 976-136): 1, Evaluate and interpret the City's programs that affect human needs and community development. 2. Provide a systematic communication interchange between citizens and policymakers with regard to all (lousing and Community Development Act, Community Development Block Grant applications and programs. 3. Facilitate neighborhood meetings to identify needs of neighborhoods and otherwise assist citizens in articulating their community needs. 4. Assist citizens to develop programs, where possible, to meet community needs. 1 AIRPORT COMMISSION GOALS & OBJECTIVES BY FUNCTION FUNCTION s To continue to protect and maintain the taxpayer's investment in the facilities at the airport, and to attempt to continue the operation on a self-supporting basis, except for capital improvements, for the general aviation public. GOALS 1. Continue a maintenance program for the airport. 2. Attempt to increase the usage of the airport by providing more hangar space and hard surface parking and tie -down area. 3. Continue a snow removal program which will minimize airport down time, 4. Continue to monitor the operation of the airport to make certain the. operation complies with the Federal, State, and local laws. Personal $ 5,000.00 Operating & Maint. Serv. 9,635.00 Charges for Services 18,645.00 Capital Outlay 20,000.00 TOTAL 53,280.00 Revenues 33,370.00 Budget From Surplus In General Fund 19,910.00 • City of Iowa C*y DATE: December 23, 1976 TO: Boards and Commissions Chairpersons FROM: City Manager RE: FY 78 Budget The Council shortly will be receiving the proposed budget for Pi 78. Included as a part of the, budget document will be departmental and board an. --emission goals and objectives. Your goals will play an important role in the direction the community will take in the next fiscal year. On January 3 the Council will review and discuss goals for PY 78 with individual boards and commissions. It is desirable for commissioners to attend this meeting. Because all boards and commissions will be present, the following schedule has been provided. As the Council will have previously received your goals, only a short presentation (5 minutes) will be required. 2:20 P.M. Committee on Community Needs 2:35 P.M. Planning and Zoning Commission 2:50 P.M. Riverfront Commission 3:05 P.M. lousing Commission 3:20 P.M. Human Relations Commission 3:35 P.M. Civil Service Commission 3:50 P.M. Airport Commission 4:05 P.M. Library Board of Trustees 4:20 P.M. Parks and Recreation Commission • City of Iowa City McMORANDl. M DATE: December 29, 1976 TO: City Council / FROM: City bIanagerl�v RE: Local Elected Officials Information Project Recently the National League of Cities and the International City Management Association joined together to prepare a number of handbooks which will be utilized to assist local elected officials to perform more efficiently and effectively. The series will include subjects such as policy making, goals and objectives, communicating with the public, techniques for streamlining the way a governing body conducts its business, understanding the budget process, the problem of lack of time, effective use of advisory committees, evaluation of the chief administrator, self-evaluation by the governing body, and intergovernmental relations. Twenty-two communities in the country have been selected to test the project handbooks. Based upon interest from Iowa City in serving as a test site, Iowa City has been selected to participate. I think this opportunity will give us all a chance to see how well we are doing compared to what is recognized as a high level of performance, provide an opportunity to continue to work together effectively as a team and, lastly, to improve local government in other communities through our assistance. We should receive additional information about this program within the next several weeks. A copy of our application to International City Kinagement Association is enclosed. 11 November 29, 1976 • Ms. M. Christine Schwarz Assistant Project Director International City Management Association 1140 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 Dear his. Schwarz: As Linda Schreiber discussed with you recently on the phone, the City of Iowa City is very much interested in serving as a test site for the I.oaal Elected Officials Information Project. Iowa City is involved in several areas to stremaline government policies and the information process: 1. A citizen survey form has been designed and is sent out each month to randomly selected residents. The purpose of the survey is to increase citizen awareness of local government and determine degree of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with City services. 2. A training period for newly appointed board and commission members has been established. This training program allows the new members greater familiarity and understanding of boards and commissions procedures and operations before assuming full authority and res- ponsibility. 3. The staff and Council members have worked to streamline the Council agenda. The Council has adopted the consent agenda for formal Council meetings. Routine cigarette and liquor permits, setting public hearings and correspondence are item that are included on the consent agenda. This format saves Council members valuable time and reduces printing costs. 4. A facilitator from the Institute of Public Affairs hus'worked with Doth the staff and the Council members on process and role related to rtnke mootings productive. S. Roth the Council and the staff participated in a series of programs sponsored by the Univessity of Iowa Business Colloge introducing management by objectives into the budget process. Ms. M. Christine Schwarz November 29, 1976 Page 2 6. The City Council and City tanager will conduct an evaluation of each other during the calendar year. The goal of the evaluations is to strengthen City government, offer opportunities for improvement, and provide positive support where appropriate. Each member of the Council will prepare an evaluation of the City tanager using an evaluation form as a guide. The Mayor will prepare a composite which will be publically discussed at an informal council work session. Each department head will evaluate the Council as a whole and the City MLlnager will prepare a composite which is in turn discussed with the Council. 7. The budgeting process for FY 78 incorporates financial data with program and performance objectives and standards, evaluation criteria, and alter- nate service levels. Ilia budget will be presented in two documents that will be more readable and understandable, thereby encouraging greater public understanding and participation in the budgeting process. A citizen committee was appointed to review the budget process and to encourage citizen participation. 8. Citizens have been appointed to serve on advisory committees in the selection of new directors in the departments of Police, Parks and Recreation, Finance and including the City Manager. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager Is cc: Mr. Mark Keane, Director International City Management Association Its. Karen Kerns, Project Director Office of Membership Services National Leag,e of Cities 0 0 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: December '1, 1971 TO: City Cotstcil FROM: City %nager� RE: Legality of ras"fic Control Devices not Specifically Provided in the Manual and Specifications As the City Cotmcil probably will receive other requests for traffic control devices which the staff does not believe conform to the requirements of Chapter 321 of the Code of Iowa, attached for your review is a legal opinion from the City Attorney's staff concerning this matter. Also this opinion may place in proper perspective some of the comments which you received at the City Council meeting of December 14 relating to the 7th and Glendale question. RETAKE OF f -RE( _OINC, Dc N 0 0 0 City of Iowa city MEMORANDUM DATE: December 28, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Legality of Praffic 'Control Devices not Specifically Provided in the Manual and Specifications As the City Council probably will receive other requests for traffic control ' devices which the staff does not believe conform to the requirements of Chapter 321 of the Code of Iowa, attached for your review is a legal opinion from the City Attorney's staff concerning this matter. Also this opinion may place in proper perspective some of the continents which you received at the City Council meeting of December 14 relating to the 7th and Glendale question. *City of Iowa CBO DATE: Decamps 13, 1976 TO: Dick Plasti_no, Dir. of Public Works FROM: Tony Kushnir, Asst. City Attorney RE: Traffic Control Devices Not Listed in the State Manual and Specifications FACTS AND ISSUES PRESENTED Does the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipality, have the authority to install a traffic control device known as "speed bins" or ramble strips? This device is not listed or discussed in the state uniform traffic control manual. CONCLUSION The installation of such devices would be contrary to the provisions of Chapter 321 of the Code of Iowa, 1975. DISCUSSION Ae-ec,L Having received and reviewed your letter from a California attorney who opined that any device not specifically allowed in the California manual on uniform traffic control devices was specifically prohibited in California, I am of the opinion that such would be the case in the State of Iowa. The powers of local authorities in enacting ordinances governing rotor vehicles is as stated In section 321.236 wherein it is as follows: "I,ocal authorities shall have no payer to enact, enforce or maintain any ordinance, rule or regulation in any way in conflict with, contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter." Further, in the provisions of State law, it is stated in section 321.255 that "local authorities in the respect of juris- dictions shall place and maintain such traffic control devices upon highways under their jurisdiction as they may deem necessary to indicate and to carry out the provisions of this chapter or local traffic ordinances, or to regulate, warrant or guide traffic. All such traffic control devices hereafter erected shall con- form to the state manual and specifications (Duhasis added.) Unser these circumstances it secs that the legislature had intended to totally pre -crept the field of the regulation of irotor vehicles upon streets and highways and has only granted to local authorities very specific and limited pa+ers. It also appears that the legislature has specifically set forth guidelines governing the erection and maintenance of traffic control devices. The Iowa Supreme Court has recently had an opportunity to examine the area of rnotor vehicle legislation in the case of Jack L. Rush v. Sioux City, Iowa, 240 N.W. 2d 431 (1976). The case involved a statutory construc- tion of section 321.234 of the Iowa Code, 1966, which dealt with emergency vehicles and required that either a display of a red light or a flashing red light from directly in front thereof, or the giving of an audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle or bell and a section of the mamicipal ordinance which required both a siren and a flashing red light. Thus, the statute provided for either but the ordinance required both. The question then presented was whether the difference constitutes a conflict making the ordinance irreconcilable with the statute. The Supreme Court held that a municipal ordinance cannot be allowed to change a statutory provision either by enlargement or diminution. See City of Vinton v.Engledow, 140 N.W.2d 857, 861. See also Central City v. Eddy, 173 N.W.2d 582 (Iowa 1970) . Thus, the sup rem' Court held that where an ordinance or action is beyond the caTprehensive requirements as stated in section 321, it would be held invalid. Accordingly, I feel that the sane situation would apply in this instance as it seems the legislature has deemed it fit to enact a comprehensive scheme for the placement of traffic control devices and any enlargement or diminution of it would probably be held to he illegal. If you have any further questions in regard to this, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you. City of Iowa City - MEMORANDUM DATE: December 28, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Modular Relocation The City is interested in working with the tenants in the Clinton Street modulars to find new locations for them, either in nein buildings or in existing buildings. In the middle of November the staff wrote to all of the tenants in order to ascertain their specific needs. To date we have received only one reply which quoted an exceedingly unrealistic rental figure of $3.36 per squre foot per year as being acceptable. The staff will continue to encourage replies from the tenants so that we may proceed to assist them in a timely manner. 0 El �•/`JJ P CIVIC CENTER ".IOWSNINOTOH ST. �/EJ' ~V#IOWACITY.I0VIP511W E//Uy/.jl/(JIBI J51•I80ODecember 28, 1976 MPYDR MARY NEUNAUSER COUNCILMENBFRS JOHN BAW ER CAROLZROWE L. P. FOSTER DAVIOPERRET M SEUM ROBERTVEVERA Mr. Richard A. Lahr Director of Ancillary Services Iowa City Community School District 1040 William Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Lahr: Thank you for your letter of December 16, 1976, concerning a comment which School Board Director John Cazin related concerning Mr. Hogben's concerns. The City is very much aware of Mr. Hogben's concerns and con- tinues to explore any question which he raises. Unfortunately, Mr. Hogben has threatened Iowa City with a substantial lawsuit and requested that any matters relating to this issue be directed to his attorney, Mr. Meardon. The City Attorney's staff has been complying with Mr. Hogben's request. Therefore, the City Attorney's staff and Mr. Meardon are attempting to deal with this matter. While I can assure you that the City is pursuing this problem in a responsible manner, I cannot in good conscience protect the interests of the City by responding to you directly on this matter. However, at a staff level 1 am sure that the City Attorney's staff is pre- pared to discuss this matter with you:. If you have any other questions concerning the tornado warnij:g system, please contact me. Zinc a yours, G. in City Manager cc: City Council Mr. Tony Kushnir Assistant City Attorney /b • • City of Iowa City DATE: December 21, 1976 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Dennis Kraft, Director of Community Development RE: Monthly Reports Following is a summary of the activities of the Department in October and November. HOUSING DIVISION GOALS: I. 237 UNITS SErm'^" " EXISTING UNITS, 72 SECTION 23 UNITS Convert Prhs of Section W1.assistance 23 to Section 8 units. to families under Sect' r of units to 72 by June 30:' IL f ;ECTION 8. To assist nits for low income, IIZ. input to the Housing Ir HCDA application. IV. nistrative support to i i V. ENs In the interest of public heap. iforts and revise plan for enfora, ,n Code. OCTOBER ACTIVITY: I. During October, 10 units were brought into the Section 8 Program. Three of these units are Section 23 conversions. Two units in the Section 23 Program were terminated. Total units under lease in Section 8, 109 units. Total units under lease i n Section 23, 94 units. Total units, both programs, 203 units. Twenty-five annual, initial or final inspections were performed. Eighte c n applications for Section 8 were received. 0 -3- • OCTOBER 1976 1. Number of structures inspected Single family owner -occupied 9. - Single family Rental __35_ Duplex structures 3� Multiple Fainily 2. Number of Dael.l ing Units Single family owner -occupied 9_ Single family Rnntal 35 Duplex 78 Multiple Farnily 813 '; 3. 6 Number of Rooming Units Single fami 1y owner -occupied 7 Single family rental 8 Duplex 4 multiple Family 51 Of the _1"_ _ structures i. ,53� were fculnd ' Certificates were n•}rber of type Single f. Single f Duplex Multip' Of the 16 aeficienL i issued and type of uni Single f j single fan,.. Duplex Multiple fa cted. 'fiance and down by l6_6,...___. 935 70 Rooming Units _ 0 0 0 19 e found to be Live letters were kdown by number and Inspections performed as a result of complaint calls a. Handled by Minimum Housing Section 39__ b. Referred to another department l Rooming Un i.ts 4 32 7. Inspections performed by request of buyer, realLor, or other party prior to sale or. transfer Number found in compliance 2 Number found to have deficiencies 2 RETAKE OF PRECEDING DOCi. •AFP: JORM MICROLAB TARGET SERIES DATE: December 21, 1976 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Dennis Kraft, Director of Community Development RE: Monthly Reports Following is a summary of the activities of the Department in October and November. HOUSING DIVISION GOALS: I. 237 UNITS SECTION B, Ey.ISTING UNITS, 72 SECTION 23 UNITS, Convert 89 additional units of Section 23 Co Section 8 units. Continue to provide assistance to families under Section 23 reducing the number of units to 72 by June 30, 1977. II. 64 UNITS NEW CONSTRUCTION UNDER SECTION B. To assist in providing additional housing units for low income, elderly and handicapped persons. III. HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN. Provide input to the Housing Assistance Plan for the second year IICDA application. IV. HOUSING COMMISSION. Provide administrative support. to the Iowa City Housing Commission. V. ENFORCE MINIMUM HOUSING CODE. In the interest of public health and safety, increase efforts and revise plan for enforcing the city's Minimum Code. OCTOBER ACTIVITY: I. During October., 10 units were brought into the Section B Program. Three of these units are Section 23 conversions. Two units in the Section 23 Program were terminated. Total units under lease in Section B, 109 units. Total units under lease in Section 23, 94 units. Total units, both programs, 203 units. Twenty-five annual, initial or final inspections were performed. Eighteen applications for Section 0 were received. 17 • -2- 0 II. 64 Units New COW3trucLion. Under. construction. III. Completed 1V. Housing Commission. Two housing Commission meetings were held during the month of October.. Several groups and individuals were present at the regularly scheduled meeting of October 20th to discuss the proposed Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code. Summation of that material will be distributed with the Housing Commission minutes of October 20, 1976 and will be provided to the Council. V. Minimum housing. See attached. PROJECTED ACTIVITY: I. During November, three units will be converted from Section 23 to Section 8. It is projected that five new units will be brought into the program. II. 64 Units New Construction. Under construction. III. Completed IV. Housing Commission meetings are scheduled to be held on November 10, and November 17, 1976. V. Minimum Housing. In November the Minimum Housing Section will .inspect 140 structures. The majority of these will be reinspections of previously encountered structures. The housing Section will participate in the inspection of trailer courts this month, along with the Building Depart- ment and County Health Department. The extent of our involvement in this activity has not yet been clarified and may consequently affect the actual number of structures. The Housing Code Draft will receive more revisions this month in response to the input received from a public meeting. Also, a summary of standard operating procedures will be written. -3- • OCTOBER 1976 1. Number Of sl.rucLnres i.na,pcctcd Single family ownrr- occupied . g.__ Single family Rr_""" - __35- DupJ.ex structures 39 1•tultiple Family 2. 1Curnber of rdel.ling Units Single farni.ly owner -occupied 9_ Single family Rental 35 Duplr..x 78 multiple Family 813 3. Number of Rooming Units Single family owner -occupied 7 Single family rental 4 Duplex multiple Family _51 _ 16.6.-..----. 935 70 Of the ��structu res inspected. —�53— were found to be in compliance and Certificates were issued. The break down by .._.. ..._ wirber of type units. Dwelling Units Rooming Units Single family owner -occupied __2_" _ 0 Single family rental _12 0 Duplex 28 0 Multiple. 128 19 5. Of the -166_ structures inspected _113 'were found to be (~deficient for one or more reasons and corrective letters were issued and reinspection scheduled. The breakdown by number and type of unit. Dwelling Units Rooming_llnits Single family WVner-occupied 7 Single family rental--8-- Duplex Multiple family 6. Inspections performed as a result of complaint calls __11 a. Handled by Minimum housing Section _10— b. Referred to nnother dopar Lment ---I- 7. Inspect, ions performed by request of buyer, realt:or, or other party prior to nalc or Lrannfor -- 4 ----- Number found In complir:ice 2 Humber found to have deficienilrs _ 2 A. units noted that di.d not appear in pr.i.or records. q Dwelling units q Rooming Units 0 9. Compliance Certificates issued for newly constructed structures/ units 3 16 Single Family 0 Duplex 0 Multiple 3/16 10. Recapitulation: 166 structures were inspected containing 935 dwelling units and 70 rooming units_ —g_ -structures ta conining 170 dwelling and . 19 rooming units were found to be in compliance with the Code. 113 structures containing 765 dwelling units and 51 rooming units were found to be deficient. A break down of thedeficiencies noted is attached. ::I) a ;i (,)J: OCTOBER l316 Ly 9.30.4.13 12 9.30.4.1 P3 uittbi rig ,- 9. 30. 4.L Ilot 12 9. 30. 4.R j7,2ri,'!;G 13 9.30. 4. U Is 4 9. 30. 5. A 3.0% 14in"04 121--9.30.5-C - 9. 30. 5. D 11-211 .16.__9. 30. 5.E Out lets J-4 .30.5.E Ir' I C c t J: i c 9.30.5.E Main Sr--I:Vicc . 30. 5. F Heat 2_j . 30. 5.G Vents & Air 14 9.30.5.1 P&T Extuensix)n j ---q . 30. 5.I P&T Valve *5---9. 30.5. J Screens ,.,,alls, Floors, Windue-'s _9.30. 6.D jj,-)ors Fit 9.30.6.E Path Floors Outside 12--9:30.6.1C Clitside BI(71g. and Fives -9.30.7.A Floor Space .1• 9.30.7.A Bedroom Size 9.30.7.0 Path of path ---9.30.7.D Ceiling _9.30.7.E Cellar 9.30.7.F.1 7.F.1 Basement Dampness 9.30 - 7.F.2 Basement W indow 9.30.7.*P.5A Basement Height 9.30.8.A Shared Area 9.30.8.1-, insects 9.30.9.H Cubic Feet 9 9.30.9.J Firp Fxt. .14 'g. 30. 9. T, Furnace Isolation Section 1.5 1cwa SL-alu-e Fire One Hour Firc, Door Rules and Rt2qnlat.ions 413.46 st.ate Code of Towa-3rd Floor Dwellings ,6 n 't e ' ifoxn Fire Code Section 15.112 -Sources of Ignition 'e - -AcciLnulation of 1-."�,su .;aLl-rial Uniform Fire Cor, Section 27. 20 1 MOUSING DIVISION NOVENB811 GOALS: I. 237 UNITS SECTION 8, EXISTING UNITS, 72 SECTION 23 UNITS. Convert 89 additional units of Section 23 to Section 8 units. Continue to provide assistance to families' under Section 23 reducing the number of units to 72 by June 30, 1977. II. 64 UNITS NEW CONSTRUCTION UNDER SECTION B. To assist in providing additional housing units for low income, elderly and handicapped persons. III. HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN. Provide input to the Housing Assistance Plan for the second year HCDA application. IV. HOUSING COMMISSION. Provide administrative support to the Iowa City Housing Commission. V. ENFORCE MINIMUM HOUSING CODE. In the interest of publ�.c health and safety, increase efforts and revise plan for enforcing the city's Minimum Code. NOVEMBER ACTIVITY: I. During November, 11 units were brought into the Section 8 Program. Four of these units were Section 23 conversions. One Section 23 units was terminated and one Section 8 unit was terminated. Total units under leased in Section 23, 89 units. Total units under lease in Section B, 119 units. Total, both programs, 208 units. Twenty-four annual, initial or final inspections were approved. Seven applications for Section 8 were approved. II. 64 Units New Construction. Under construction. 0 -7- r III. Completed. IV. Housing Commission. Two Housing Commission meetings were held during the month of November. V. Minimum Housing. See attached PROJECTED ACTIVITY: I. During December, four units will be converted from Section 23 to Section 8. it is projected that five new units will be brought into the program. II. 69 Units New Construction. Under construction III. Completed IV. Housing Commission meetings are scheduled to be held on December 1, and December 15, 1976. V. Minimum Housing. Because of the holidays there will be a decline in the number of inspections performed. A court case dealing with Dean Oaks operation of a multiple dwelling will be heard December 20, 1976. Resolution of the legal basis for the citation of fire protection requirements will be attempted as two pending Housing Appeals hinge on this issue. • -B- NOVEMBER 1976 1. Dumber oP cuctnres i. n::pectrd Si.nq..'..: C'Imi.ly owner-•occup.iod 7 Si.nglc family Rental 36 Duplex s t�ructures 51 Multiple Family 86- 2. Number of D::e lling Units Single family owner -occupied 7 Single family Rental 38 Dupl�f 102 Multiple Family 5t I; 3. I 4. Number of 3�oming Units Single =araily owrer-occupied 6 Single family rental —� Duplex. Multiple Family 90 Of the 176 structures inspected. 77 Dare found to be in compliance and Certificatas were issued. The break down by n•mber of type units. Dwelling Units — 1 17 _58 181 L-A Single family owner -occupied Single family rental Duplex Multiple 176 651 102 Rooming Units 6 _2.0 5. of the 176 structures inspected 99 'were found to be " (deficient for one or more reasons and corrective letters were issued and, re inspection scheduled. The breakdown by number and f funn of nn..t_ Single family owner -occupied Single family rental Duplex Multiple family Dwelling Units 21 44 323 6. Inspections performed as a result of complaint calls a. Handled by Minimum Housing Section 13 b. Referred to another department —3— Rooming Units _5 70 16 7. inspections performed by request of buyer, realtor, or other 7 party prior to sale or transfer found in compliance - l:ur�a_r found.to have deficiencies 7 8. Units noted that did not appear in prior records. Dwelling units 1 Rooming Units 9. Compliance_ Certificates issued for newly constructed structures/ units 17_ Single Family 1 Duplex 13 Multicle 3 10. Recapitulation: 176 structures were inspected containing 651 dwelling unite and 102 rooming units. 77 structures containing 257 dwelling and 27 rooming units were found to be in compliance with the Code. 99 structures containing 394 dwelling units and 75 rooming units were found to be deft scent. A break down of the deficiencies noted is attached. 0 -10- • MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS Deficiencies noted during the Month of November Paragraph Referral 0 7.06 Nuisances 1 9.30.4.B Bathroom 11 9.30.4.I Plumbing 0 9.30.4.L Hot Water 5 9.30.4.R Egress 17 9.30.4.0 Handrails 39.30.5.A 108 Window 1 9.30.5.0 Bath Vent 5 9.30.5.D Hall Lights 15 9.30.5.E Outlets 259.30.5.E Electric 5 9.30.5.E Main Service 3 9.30.5.F Heat 2 9.30.5.G Vents & Air 3 9.30.5.I P&T Extension 0' 9.30.5.I P&T Valve 139.30.5.) Screens 37 9.30.6.A Walls, Floors, Windows -j-9.30.6.D Doors Fit __Q_9.30.6.E Bath Floors —_9.30.6.H Outside 2 9.30.6.K Outside Bldg. and Eaves 0 9.30.7.A Floor Space 3_9.30.7.A Bedroom Size o_9.30.7.0 Path of Bath _ _9.30.7.D Ceiling 0 9.30.7.E Cellar 3_9.30.7.F.1 Basement Dampness 0 9.30.7.F.5A Basement Height 3_9.30.8.A Shared Area 11 9.30.8.E Insects 0 9.30.9.H Cubic Feet 5 9.30.9.) Fire Ext. 10 9.30.9.1, Furnace Isolation 5 5.802(3) of the Iowa Administrative Code One Hour. Fire Door 1976 by ' o 413.46 State Code of Iowa -3rd Floor Dwellings 5 Uniform Fire Code Section 15.112 -Sources of Ignition 3 Uniform Fire Code Section 27.201 -Accumulation of Waste Material 1'.i " CDBG DIVISION October and November 1976 GOALS: I. Program Administration: To continue the establishment of CDBG project administration procedures -- environmental review processing, financial monitoring, compliance procedures, and sound record keeping. II. Project Development: To monitor the development of CDBG funded projects to better insure CCN, City Council, and HUD satisfaction with program goals, objectives and progress. III. Program Coordination: To coordinate all CDBG projects to accentuate their success and effectiveness and to minimize duplicated research. OCTOBER ACTIVITIES: I. Housing Rehabilitation and Architectural Barrier Programs were presented to the City Council at informal sessions. Programs were approved unanimously. II. Environmental Reviews were completed for City Park, Ralston Creek, and Housing Rehabilitation. III. Finance procedures were reviewed. First year accounts received an in-house audit. IV. Staff positions for housing rehabilitation were filled. V. Radio shows were taped discussing Citizen Participation, City Park Improvements, Architectural Barrier Program, and Ralston Creek Improvements. VI. HUD visitor reviewed our citizen participation process. I. Housing Rehabilitation staff began training and reviewed two citizen proposals for neighborhood site improvements. Radio show was taped to present program to the public. II. Three neighborhood meetings and two public meetings were held to gather citizen proposals for third year CDBG funds. III. [RID officials monitored program developments during discussions and meetings held in Omaha and Iowa City. IV. Innovative CDBG contracts were executed and both university and city staff preliminary plans for project implementation were discussed. V. Second year programs were broken down into finance accounts. A detailed description of fund use was developed. Third year goals and objectives were developed to accompany the department's preliminary budget for FY 178. • -12- • VI. Environmental reviews were completed for Ralston Creek Improvements II, Neighborhood Park Improvements, Mercer Park Improvements, and Architectural Barrier Removal Programs. VII. Procedures for application preparation -- submission and also for Council review of newly developed programs were written. PROJECTED DECEMBER ACTIVITIES: I. A preliminary third year CDBC budget will be finalized by CCN for presentation to the citizenry at a public meeting and to the City Council at an informal Council meeting. Preparations for the application will begin. II. Evaluation of all programs effectiveness and staffing needs will be carried out, as the performance report preparations begin. III. The Rousing Rehabilitation program will be implemented. CDBG PROJECT I. Comprehensive Plan 2.Neighborhood Improvement Program 3. Code Enforcement 4. Architectural Barrier Removal Program MONTHLY 094ARY OF CDBG PROJECT ACTIVITIES OCTOBER ACTIVITIES *Citizen participation consultant was awarded contract. *Service facilities report began development, *Assistant Planner positions were to be filled. *Three considerations of the tree ordinance were completed. *2 Council presentations were made establishing the grant financing program and the pilot service areas. *Applicants for 3 staff positions were interviewed. *Environmental Review was prepared. *Inspections to area 7 began. Reinspections were performed as necessary, *Program was adopted by Council. *Environmental review was pre- pared. NOVEb1BER ACTIVITIES *Citizen participation program for the Comp. Plan began. *Candidates were interviewed for staff vacancies. *Vegetation Report was sent to the printers, completed. *Division efficiency was evaluated and timetables established for project completion. *Staff training began. *Publicity plan was established *Two site improvement proposals were reviewed. *Files were established, forms were developed. Flyers were designed. *Procedures manual began develop- ment. *Code revisions were presented to Housing Commission. *Area 7 initial inspections were completed. Area 8 inspections were started. Reinspections were completed as necessary. *Environmental Review was printed and a notice published, PROJECTED DECEMBER ACTIVITIES *Applicants will be interviewed for January vacancies. *Work will continue on Citizen Participation, Housing, Land Use, and Utilities topical" reports. *Timetables will be established for individual projects to assure timely completion. *A neighborhood meeting will start program implementation. *Interviews and structure in- spections will begin processing of 6 applicants. . *Finance department procedures will be defined. *Goals for future program years will be re-evaluated and servic areas defined. *Area B inspections will cinu and reinspections to othe�rea as required. *Environmental Review for neer areas will begin development. *No activities are planned until January, due to staff time shortage. CDBG Activities continued CDBG PROJECT I OCTOBER ACTIVITIES S. Park Improvements and Additions 6. Urban Renewal Land Acquisition 7. Committee on Community Needs ci I 8. Ralston Creek Flood Control *Environmental review findings were published for City Park. *Neighborhood Park reviews began *3 radio news braodcasts were taped. *Position vacancy was filled. *Plans for third year application were formulated. *First newsbulletin was mailed. *Interim projects' Environmental findings were published. *School was hold for developer to learn about the watershed NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES *Neighborhood Park Improvements Environmental Review Records were completed for Mercer, Villa, South Hollywood Manor, Pheasant Hill, and Willow Creek. Preliminary activities are being completed. See redevelopment report for specific progress report. *One radio news broadcast was taped. *Second newsbullet in was sent. *Three neighborhood meetings were held. *Two public meetings were held. *Preliminary third year budget allocations were made. *Four position vacancies were announced. *Environmental Reviews were com- pleted for a second group of interim projects. *Procedures for implementing the first group began. Property owners were contacted, etc, *Activities for third year funds were defined. PROJECTED DECEMBER ACTIVITIES *Feasibility of purchase of Happy Hollow addition will be determined. *Environmental Review Records for two shelters' construction will begin. *Hickory Hill land acquisition'"` alternatives will be evalmLed. *Third year budget will be pre sented at a public meeting and;.; to the City Council. *Two vacancies will be filled. *Work will continue as the total plan for watershed continues development. OCTOBER REPORT REHABILITATION DIVISION GOALS: I. ongoing staff orientation. II. Public relations campaign beginning December 1 including neighborhood meeting on or near December 6, 1976. III. Begin financing interviews which lead to approximately six house surveys before Christmas holidays. IV. Begin indoor construction January -February. V. 30 contracts underway by May -June. VI. Develop auxiliary programs for sewer improvements and flood plain insurance to follow up Ralston Creek improvements. OCTOBER ACTIVITIES: I. Wrote environmental assessment. II. Hired two staff members. III. Presented two grant packages at informal Council meeting on October 4. IV. Delineated project service areas at informal Council meeting on October 25. NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES: I. Hire finance specialist. II. Begin program orientation and training. III. Meet with interested groups and organizations. IV. Develop publicity plans and information flyers. 0 -16- 0 REHABILITATION DIVISION Novembor 1976 GOALS: I. Ongoing staff orientation. II. Begin indoor construction January -February. III. 30 contracts underway by May—June. IV. Develop auxiliary programs for sewer improvements and flood plain insurance to follow up Ralston Creek improvements. NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES: I. Hired finance specialist. II. Met with various groups including Northside Neighbors, Project Green, AARP, Court Street Neighbors in preparation for CCN project hearings. III. Staff training period: November 9-12. IV. Staff workup to neighborhood meeting on December 6. Meeting intended to introduce program to residents of the pilot areas. DECEMBER ACTIVITIES: I. Training period: November 30 -December 3. II. Begin financing interviews which load to approximately 6 house surveys before Christmas holidays. III. Neighborhood meeting, 7:30 p.m., Longfellow School Library. Staff presentation. F • -17- 0 OCTOBER REPORT ADVANCE PLANNING DIVISION GOALS: I. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -- to proceed with planning work so that the three main areas can be developed by March: 1) a City Plan, 2) a Zoning Ordinance, and 3) Citizen Participation. II. RIVERFRONT CON51ISSION -- to continue staff assistance. III. URBAN RENEWAL -- to provide assistance as needed. IV. CDBG ADMINISTRATION -- to provide assistance as needed. V. PERSONNEL -- to fill the vacant planner positions. OCTOBER ACTIVITY I. Work in Comprehensive Planning Continued as follows: City Plan -- Land Use Analysis was completed for the entire City. Overlay development was given approval by the CPCC. Development of base information for land use,community facilities and traffieways continued; Zoning Ordinance -- development of the intent statements of the residential zones was substantially completed. Research continued; Citizen Participation -- negotiation with Sasaki Associates and Attic & Cellar for a Citizen Participation Process was concluded. Contact with the League of Women Voters was made; and Other -- The Tree Planting Plan and Ordinance was discussed by Council. A draft of a Bikeways Plan and Bike Regulations for Title G were finalized. Discussion of the Floodplain Ordinance was held with representatives from 11131). II. Staff assistance to the Riverfront Commission continued. III. Staff assistance to urban renewal included attendance at meetings and graphics. IV. Staff assistance to CDBG administration consisted of the development of Environmental Review Records. V. One assistant planner was hired and started Immediately. Applicants for the other position were contacted and interviewed. PROJECTED ACTIVITY 1. The essential planning activities necessary for the development of a City Plan and a Zoning Ordinance will continue on schedule with Citizen Participation beginning in November. 0 -1B- 0 II. Staff assistance to the Riverfront Commission will continue. III. Staff assistance to Urban Renewal will continue. IV. Environment Impact Assessment assistance will continue. V. A planner will be hired in December. DETAILED REPORT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACTIVITIES: Planning Technicians -- During October the Planning Technicians provided graphics for Planning and Zoning Commission, Urban Renewal, the Transit System, and planning projects. Additionally, they continued land use analysis, density analysis was started, and provided updating of base maps. Assistant Planners -- During October the Assistant Planners assisted the Riverfront Commission in the development of zoning provisions related to the River corridor. The planners worked on the Floodplain Ordinance, Bikeways Report, Citizen Participation, soils analysis, utilities analysis, urban renewal review and the environmental review record for HCDA-CDBG projects; and finalized the Tree Leaflet. Associate Planner -- Vacant until January. Senior Planner -- The Senior Planner directed planning activities, revised final drafts of the tree regulations, and negotiated a citizen participation process contract. Additionally, the Senior Planner continued writing sections of the new Zoning Ordinance and participated in Urban Renewal staff meetings. • -19- • NOVEMBER M:11O10' ADVANCE PLANNING DIVISION GOALS: 1. COMPREHENSIVE PIAN -- to proce,d with planning work so that the three main areas can be developed by March: 1) a City Plan, 2) a Zoning Ordinance, and 3) Citizen Participation. II. RIVERFRONT COMISSION -- to continue staff assistance. III. URBAN RENEWAL -- to provide assistance as needed. IV. CDBG ADMINISTRATION -- to provide assistance as needed. V. PERSONNEL -- to fill the vacant planner positions. OCTOBER ACTIVITY: I. Work in Comprehensive Planning continued as follows: City Plan -- preparation of the topical reports for land use, community facilities and trafficways continued; Zoning Ordinance -- research of other cities' ordinances continued, legal opinions were received; Citizen Partici- pation -- Sasaki Associates and Attic f, Cellar began the Citizen Participation Process with meetings in November with citizen groups, staff liaison with consultants began; and Other -- The Tree Planting Plan and Ordinance was adopted by Council; administrative details and a free Checklist were prepared in cooperation with Parks and Recreation and Public Works. Discussion of the Floodplain Ordinance was held with Engineering concerning the new [IUD requirements. II. Staff assistance to the Riverfront Commission continued. III. Staff assistance to urban renewal included attendance at meetings and graphics assistance. IV. Staff assistance to CDBG administration consisted of the development of Environmental Review Records. V. One temporary planning technician was hired and started immediately. Applicants for the other position were contacted, interviewed and tested, PROJECTED ACTIVITY: I. The essential planning activities necessary for the development of a City Plan and a Zoning Ordinance will continue on schedule with the Population Summary, Land Use Summary, Community Facilities (Parks and Schools) Report, Environmental Report (Vegetation Guide) and Sample Survey of Citizen Participation expected to be completed first. ii. Staff assistance to the Riverfront Commission will continue. -20- 0 III. Staff assistance to Urban Renewal will continue. IV. CDDG assistance will continue. V. An assistant planner will be hired in December and Associate Planner applicants will be screened. DETAILED REPORT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACTIVITIIiS: Planning 'rcchnicians -- During November the Planning Technicians provided graphics for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Urban Renewal, the Transit System, and planning projects. Additionally, they continued land use analysis, density analysis, provided updating of base maps, and assisted in coordination of Citizen Participation. Assistant Planners -- During October the Assistant Planners assisted the Riverfront Commission in the development of zoning provisions related to the River corridor. The planners worked on the Floodplain Ordinance, Citizen Participation, soils analysis, utilities analysis, community facilities analysis, urban renewal review and the environmental review record for FICDA-CDDG projects; and finalized the Tree Leaflet. Associate Planner -- Vacant until January Senior Planner -- The Senior Planner directed planning activities, coordinated administrative implementation of the tree regulations, and assisted in the citizen participation process. Additionally, the Senior Planner continued research of the new Zoning Ordinance, writing of the Trafficways Report, and participated in Urban Renewal staff meetings. -21 - OCTOBER MONTHLY REPORT CURRENT PLANNING OCTOBER ACTIVITY: Staff reports were prepared for a preliminary Large Scale Non - Residential Development plan, a final Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan and two preliminary plats. In addition to the staff reports prepared, work on procedures for the submittal, review and approval of rezoning applications, subdivisions, Large Scale Residential Developments, Large Scale Non-residential Develop- ments, Planned Area Developments and vacation requests continued. PROJECTED ACTIV ITY: No specific numeric objectives for subdivision plat reviews, rezoning application review, etc. are established due to the impossiblity of predicting the number of submissions which will be filed. It is anticipated that the procedures for the submittal, review and approval of applications submitted for consideration by the City will be completed in October or November. NOVEMBER MONTHLY REPORT CURRENT PLANNING NOVEMBER ACTIVI TY: Staff reports were prepared for five rezoning applications, an annexation request, a preliminary plat, a Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan, a Planned Area Development plan, and two variances. In addition, work on procedures for the submittal, review and approval of rezoning applications, subdivisions, Large Scale Residential Developments, Large Scale Non-residential Developments, Planned Area Developments, and vacation requests continued, A preliminary draft of an outline for subdivisions was completed and submitted for internal review, PROJECTED ACTIVITY: No specific numeric objectives for subdivision plat reviews, rezoning application review, etc. are established due to the Impossibility of predicting the number of submissions which will he filed. it is anticipated, that the procedures for the submittal, review and approval of applications submitted for subdivision plat approval will be completed in final form in December. In addition, a special study of an area in southwest Iowa City, particularly as the area relates to the need for an elementary school, will be completed. JANUARY 1977 S M T 3 8;,X -Magistrates 4 Court (Chambers) 1:30 Informal Council (Conf Rm) 7: 3 .,PY.-P&Z T-.^._ormal (Conf Rm)1:30PM-Council (Chambers) 9. BAY -Magistrates 11 "out (Chambers) . • 1:30PM-Informal Council (Conf Rm) - 7PX-_.A.Y.(Friends Meeting Room) :30PM-Council (Chambers) 1 BA4-:;agistrates 18 Court (Chambers) 1:3;PX-Informal Council (Conf Rm) A 7:30 PM-P&Z informal (Conf / 7:30 PM -Council (Chambers) �z� 1 30 24 Ski -Ma istrate 5 Court (Chambers) 1:3pPX-informal Cou^.cil (Conf Rm) 7:33PM-Human Rel Comm (Conf Room) 31 8AX-MagistrateE Court (Chambers) 1: 30PM-Informal ^cunCil (Conf Rm) 7:30PX-P&Z Informal (Conf Rm 7:30PM-Council (Chambers) lU I TH 1 F 5 12noon-Comp Plan 6 8AM-Ma istrates 7 8A1.1_Urban Coord Com (Rec Ctr) Court (Chambers) (Conf Room) 1PM-Interview for 8:30AM-Sign Ord. Deputy Po Committee chiefYc (ConfRm) (Conf Room) 3PM-Public Hearing 7:30PM-P&Z Formal on Revenue Shar- (Chambers) ing (Chambers) IJ 8AM-Magistrates 14 8A.%, -Urban Court (Chambers) Renewal (Conf Rm) 3PM-Riverfront Com (Conf Room) 7:30P>;-Par•t:s & Rec Comm (Rec Center) 19 20 SAM -Magistrates 21 8AM-Urban22 8:30 -Housing Com Court (Chambers) Renewal (Conf Rm) (Eng Conf Room) 7:30PM-P&Z Formal (Chambers) 7:30PM-Airport Com (Eng Conf Room) 26 27 BAbI-Magistrates 28 8AM-Urban Court (Chambers) Renewal (Conf Rm) •15PM-Library Bd (Lib Auditorium) :30PM-Comprehen- sive Plan Coord Committee (Conf Id PURPOSE: • THE &OSE OF THIS NEWSLETTER is toince communication between I youth T161vng agencies and to promote closer working relationship between these agencies, Ihe Newsletter will be published the List week of each month. 'Ilie Newsletter Committee meets nxmthly to review articles submitted for publication. Person.,; wishing to submit articles or items of Wonna- tion are asked to send their contributions to Judy Kelley, Iowa City Public library, 307 Last College, Iowa City, phone 354-1264 -- or any Couonittce mombers. d Your articles, comments and viewpoints are invited. It is the con- sensus of the Conmd ttee that all viewpoints should be printed, and the opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ,ci, 11 the Newsletter Committee. NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE MEdIBERS: .Judy Kelley, Iowa ^ity Public Library; Jean Spector, Iowa City Recreation Department; Carol Flinn; Lois Kerr, Johnson County Department of Social. Services; Linda Schreiber, '.' City of Iowa City; Joan Van Steenhuyse, Hayor's Youth Employment v Program; Diane Dennis, High School Student; Sue Bozek, Iowa City Public Schools. The next meeting of the Newsletter Cotinnittee will be Thursday, January 13, 1977, at 5:00 P.M. Please contact Conunittee members with 'changes, items of interest, articles and information prior to that time. SERVICES: SUICIDE CRISIS LINE 351-0140. A suicide crisis line has begun daily operation un er t e auspices of the Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center. Persons may call the Center during regular hours of 11:00 A.M.-=' to 2:00 A.M. at 351-0140. After 2:00 A.M., a recorded message will provide the telephone nrunbor of a volunteer for the person to call. Noting that there have been eight to ten suicides in Iowa City within the year, Alan Zaback: an assistant director of the Center, said it was the consensus of several local counseling agencies that expansion of the service was needed. The Association of Campus Ministers is funding the project for six months at which time the project will be evaluated to determine if the Center will seek further funding. Although the Center has handled suicide calls in the past, Zaback said, "it is our feeling that people might be more receptive with a suicide line than with a regular line." (Reprinted from Iowa City Press - Citizen of 11-12-76) LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE - Vouth Sehvicu. Lutheran Social Services is a state-wide, private, voluntary family and children's service. Direct services are provided out of five area offices and several satellite operations. The Iowa City area office has been in existence since 1947 devoting much of its time and energy providing services to youth. Currently the greatest concentration of youth service time is in conmmity based group care for adolescents. The area office adminis- ters two such facilities, one in Iowa City for boys and in Washington for girls with Johnson County residents being eligible for admission. Foster Family Care is also provided to youth of any age, but histori- cally young people of early to middle adolescence have been referred for planning. local as well as out -of -county plans are made based upon an assessment of the child's needs and certainly the available resources. Those placement arrangements are usually of a long-term nature. MORE ON LUTHERAN OA L SERVICE: • Temporary care of children awaiting adoption placement is also available. Usually the children are newborn to pre-school age and are in care for only a short time while the agency selects an adop- tive family from among its many resources. Mutual service homes for expectant single parents are also arranged by the agency. The young woman's stay will vary depending upon her estimated delivery date and upon after care plans made in conjunction with her caseworker who supervises the placement. The expectant mother will usually receive free room and board in exchangega for light housekeeping or child care services. Counseling services are available to youth through the agency. The presenting problems may range from a personal desire to discuss problems with a caseworker to referred school manag—hent or parent- child issues. Lutheran Social Service can be most easily distinguished from the Public Department of Social Services by the fact that it depends upon multiple funding sources, charges fees for its services, is governed by an elective board, is incorporated and owned by two bodies of the Lutheran Church, and can exercise a greater degree of freedom in the programming and planning for services to those in need. Finally, it is a referral agency without authority except that given by the client and unlike the Department of Social Services, sees only clients who voluntarily request service. r OBSTETRICAL SOCIAL SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF TUNA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS' SOCIAL S EE RTMENT. The purpose o 0 stetrical Social Services is to provide counselling and concrete services to women and their families who come to University Hospitals to have babies. There are two social workers covering the Obstetrical Services Emily Henderson-Shuppy and Dan Grinstead. Emily provides service to the women who stay at Westlawn, while Dan provides service to women who come to the OB Clinic and directly to the maternity ward. Services provided include crisis intervention, interpersonal relation ship counselling, adoption counselling, adjustment to illness coun- selling and referrals. WESTLAWN ANTEPARTUM UNIT. People from all over Iowa come to University ospit—a s to ave their babies. over two thousand people delivered there last year. To facilitate those people who have to come a great distance and for those people who need a short term place to live immediately before delivery, the hospital has provided the 14estlawn Antepartuan Unit. Westlawn is set up like a dormitory with two women mer room. Recreational, educational, and counselling services are available to each woman. Both married and single women are welcome to stay at. Westlawn. Women are usually advised to come to Westlown two weeks before their due date. ON LEARNING DISABILITIES: Although children have been diagnosed as learning disabled for many years, the term "learning disabilities" has only become well (mown in Iowa in the past two years. There are two main reasons for this. The first is that what toclay is known as learning disabilities has 2 r� MORE ON LEARNING .ABILITIES: • been known by a variety of names, for example, minimal brain dysfunction, hyperactivity, neurological handicap, brain injury, and dyslexia. The second, and by far the more significant reason, is that in 1975 legislation mandating that every child be educated to his/her potential regardless of any handicapping condition became law in Iowa. This had the effect of forcing local school districts to establish special programs for many learning disabled students heretofore not served. The law also established Area Education Agencies, intermediate educational units to supply, among other services, consultants and materials needed for the new programs. It is thought that between two and five percent of school age children have learning disabilities, and some experts think the number is :much higher. The variations in estimates stem from the fact that learning disabilities, unlike other childhood illnesses, is not a well defined disease, such as measles or chicken pox, but is rather a poorly understood cluster of symptoms thought to occur because the central nervous system of the child is not functioning properly. This condition is known to occur in families or it may result from poor pre- or post -natal nutrition or illness. The symptoms most commonly associated with a learning disabled child are short attention span, hyperactivity, Door language development, poor thought pro- cessing, poor large and/or fine muscle development, sequencing and organizational disorders, and difficulty in picking up "social cues." Not all learning disabled children exhibit all of these disorders, and many children who do not have learning disabilities may exhibit some symptoms. The distinguishing feature between the intact child and those diagnosed as learning disabled is the cluster and severity of the symptoms. By definition a child with learning disabilities has normal or above normal intelligence but cannot achieve his/her potential. The child is not able to control behavior patterns or learning performances. Many of these children show a great aptitude in one area of learning and are totally lacking in another. The learning disabled child has no other primary handicapping condition such as blindness, deafness, or emotional disorders. Brain damage is not found in the learning disabled child. Nlny learning disabled children manage, in time, to cope with their disorders and "learn" in their own ways. The very severely afflicted never achieve this goal. However, with the new teaching techniques and special programs available in the schools today, a higher percent- age of these children achieve tine success not anticipated by earlier generations. by Lynne Cannon, Pnee•ident oR the Iotun Aseoctatian (ton Ch•ttdnen tutth Leann.i.ng O.i.eab.t"ea Next month's issue will contain an article about the Iowa Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. CONTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITV: UNITED ACTION FOR VOUTH has received a donation of a stereo for use in ire UL emetic at—Mo pricnds House, "ITu:y are curren[ly looking for record contributions. 3 A REMINDER: • C� J Cop.iee o6 the COMMUN7TY/YOUT11 CALENDAR AND RESOURCE DIRECTORY are still available. Lalenc rs are $3.00 and may a purc ase at the following locations: Iowa City Public Library Preucil School of Music Things, Things, & '11iings Ken's DeBrie'S Grocery Store in Hills Drug Fair in Coralville Henry Louis Camera New Pioneer Coop Iowa Book and Supply Mary Lea Leitch School of Dance Nemos Frohwein's PROGRAMS: RAPE AWARENESS UNIT. A unit on rape awareness is being planned for some P.E. c asses at Central Junior High. The unit will begin in early January and cover such topics as definitions of rape, legal aspects of rape, how to report a rape, and some preventative measures. Terry Kelly from the Rape Crisis Line will help plan and teach the unit. bbst of the activities will be addressed to girls. However, some will include the boys. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Ted Chambers (337-7630) or Adrien Myers (338-6491). JOHNSON COUNTY BOYS' GROUP HOME. The newly established Johnson CountyBoys' roup Home, located at 443 South Johnson Street, had an open house in November. Operated by Youth Homes, Inc., an Iowa City non-profit corporation, the home services boys ages 14 — 18 who are classed as delinquents or predelinquents or who cannot live in their home or a regular foster home. The home is staffed by live-in houseparents, a case- work therapist and a director. Boys are placed at the home primarily through referrals from county probation officers, county social service departments or other agencies. MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. The Mayor's Youth Employment ve es supervise wor Program proexperience and career counselling to Johnson County youth 14 - 18 years old who are either current ADC recipients or who are determined to be disadvantaged. The program is designed to assist young people in completing their secondary education and becoming self-sufficient adults. Major orientation of the program is to develop within young people an awareness of their ability to control events in their day-to-day lives. An emphasis is made on the fact that an individual's behavior does have a consequence. The program allows the young person the freedom not only to succeed but also to fail while reinforcing the concept that it is the individual's choice, portrayed primarily through one's behavior. The program aims to help young people develop a better attitude toward work along with teaching them job skills. 4 "host school failures are made, not born; and they are made in the home, in the school, and in the conummity. The causes are many. Chances are the foundations for school failure can be traced to preschool and early school experiences inside and outside the class- room, but problems which lead to failure can begin for any child at any age." "The term school failure connotes more than failing grades. In some cases, underachievement has the same emotional impact on a student as failure. For example, a student working desperately for top grades will consider a low or average passing grade a failure. So will a student capable of doing top quality work but who for various reasons does not." "The reasons most frequently given for failure will suggest some of the steps to prevent it. Pupils fail because of the following; 5 MORE ON MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: Employment is sought in public and private non-profit agencies where there is an ac—tual need for work so as to develop the young person's work skills and abilities. Youth are matched to jobs according to their interests and abilities. The program has served 41 young people so far this year. Each _ participant may work up to ten hours per week, generally after _ school. The hourly wage is $2.30. There are still job slots open for youth. If you are working with a disadvantaged young person who might be helped by a positive work experience, please give a call to Joan Van Steenhuyse at the Job Service Office (351-1035). SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES! As the young people with whom you come in contact are making plans for next summer, we hope you will call their attention to the service opportunities of the American Friends srmmier volunteer Service Committee. The Latin American program will include four units in Mexico. One - of these will involve individual assignments to Rural Education Brigades where volunteers will work with brigade teams organizing youth programs and other village activities. Conversational ability ' in Spanish is required for all of these assignments. Projects in'the United States deal with various social issues and problems. Brochures describing both the Latin American and the U.S. - programs are available at the Iowa City Public Library. Applications should be received by March 15 for Latin America and by May 1 for the United States. Applications are available from American Friends Service Committee, 4211 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312 SCHOOLS: HOW TO HELP PREVENT FAILURE IN SCHOOL - Excehpta 6hom.the Nazi.onat E ucatcon Aasociat�ion'a pamphtet 06 -the name tutee. Although this pamphlet was written for parents, anyone who works with youth should keep in mind the reasons for school failure and some of the steps to prevent it. "host school failures are made, not born; and they are made in the home, in the school, and in the conummity. The causes are many. Chances are the foundations for school failure can be traced to preschool and early school experiences inside and outside the class- room, but problems which lead to failure can begin for any child at any age." "The term school failure connotes more than failing grades. In some cases, underachievement has the same emotional impact on a student as failure. For example, a student working desperately for top grades will consider a low or average passing grade a failure. So will a student capable of doing top quality work but who for various reasons does not." "The reasons most frequently given for failure will suggest some of the steps to prevent it. Pupils fail because of the following; 5 "HOW TO HELP PREVENT FAILURE IN SCHOOL" Icon.iinued): - Irregular attendance - Lack of interest - Poor health - Poor effort - Physical defects - Laziness - Low mentality - Poor foundation Here are some suggested practices for dealing with and preventing the causes of school failure: 991 'ON hwlod VM01 'A110 VM01 .siva 30VISOd 'S 1 3SPa Ezra Help the child to understand that attendance is desirable and important and that other matters should not have priority over attending school. - See that the child has regular physical exams :o allow a physician to discover early those health problem which maydeter top performance in school. - Be realistic in setting goals for the child. Help him set goals for himself which he can achieve. - Refrain from creating a paralyzing fear of failure by helping the child realize that learning is a source of pleasure and that it can be achieved at many levels, in many ways. - Show interest in what he is doing in school and suggest sources of help in the home, school, and community - but refrain from doing the work for him. Make sure that some part of the home and some part of the day, preferably the same part, are set aside -every day for study. Help the child develop a health mental attitude toward disappoint- ment so that when it occurs it can be coped with. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Snow comes 6kydng down It's so white and pretty As I sit here whiting by eandbeUght I .took outside and see .the ghound Coveaed up with white. M The trees have a 6.ibm o6 snow and ice, It makes it Metty In .the cold 06 the totnteA I think o6 .the aahmth o6 summeA And o6 the eom-i.ng o6 spti.ng. by Diane Dennis 17 991 'ON hwlod VM01 'A110 VM01 .siva 30VISOd 'S 1 3SPa Ezra Help the child to understand that attendance is desirable and important and that other matters should not have priority over attending school. - See that the child has regular physical exams :o allow a physician to discover early those health problem which maydeter top performance in school. - Be realistic in setting goals for the child. Help him set goals for himself which he can achieve. - Refrain from creating a paralyzing fear of failure by helping the child realize that learning is a source of pleasure and that it can be achieved at many levels, in many ways. - Show interest in what he is doing in school and suggest sources of help in the home, school, and community - but refrain from doing the work for him. Make sure that some part of the home and some part of the day, preferably the same part, are set aside -every day for study. Help the child develop a health mental attitude toward disappoint- ment so that when it occurs it can be coped with. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Snow comes 6kydng down It's so white and pretty As I sit here whiting by eandbeUght I .took outside and see .the ghound Coveaed up with white. M The trees have a 6.ibm o6 snow and ice, It makes it Metty In .the cold 06 the totnteA I think o6 .the aahmth o6 summeA And o6 the eom-i.ng o6 spti.ng. by Diane Dennis • • To: Council members I027 hull M. Neuhauser l �� L a C] �` �.7 u L im•:.i cir';. C. deProsse c------ -- -- - .-_�......-..; r•t. Selzer J. Balmer P. Poster December 23, 1976 R. Vevera---' D. Perret Mr. Richard J. Plastino Director of Public Works FOR YOUR INFORMATION City of Iowa City 410 East Washington -- Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Plastino: This is our annual letter to the City of Iowa City con - earning the deplorable traffic conditions at the intersection of Hollywood Blvd, and Keokuk Street, I have referred to your letter of February 10, 1976, which states that the East leg or Hollywood Blvd. is to be diverted through Braverman's property between K -Mart and the State Liquor Store sometime during 1979-1980. Number one, I seriously doubt that this will ever come to pass. Number two, there must certainly be SOME "stop -gap" measures that can be taken in the meantime to relieve this situation. Remember, I. did. not say "solve'. only "relieve". First, let's control left turns off of #6 onto Keokuk Street South. How many fatalities and personal injuries does it take to -justify an action such as this? Secondly, prohibit right -turn -on -red by Eastbound #6 traffic onto Keokuk. A project of this nature would have to rank as insignificant in terms of time and expense. Next, divert traffic ant? new but little -used Southgate Avenue. This could be accomplished by prohibiting right turns onto Keokuk when leaving the K -Mart/ Liquor Store lots via the West exit. Finally, with a little yellow paint, "zone" the intersection of Hollywood and Keokuk and prohibit motorists from stopping in that zone while wait- ing for access to Hiway 1#16 via the stop and go light. As it is, travel on Hollywood through the Keokuk intersection is virtually impossible because Northbound Keokuk traffic is blocking it. Mr. Plastino, I realize my suggestions are not the ul- timate answer. I really wonder if there IS an ultimate answer. However, they aro relatively inexpensive and cer- tdinly justifiable. I urge you to take some action. Ally action will be an improvement. Thank you for your time. Vary truly yours, l \1 Jrimes A. Sc'dtt /Q JAS/.i I FIeetway Sores, Inc / dember Mid -States Distributing Companyl I legit distributors of farm, home, auto d induslnal s.p:;Les City of Iowa DATE: December 29, 1976 TO: Dennis Kraft, Director of Community Development FROM: Julie Vann, CDBG Program Coordinator . L RE: Request for CDBG Administrative Budget Breakdown Attached is a breakdown by classification of the administrative budgets for FY 176, 177, and proposed 178. As you know, the programs hardly began during the first year. Only one Redevelopment Specialist employee was paid from CDBG administrative funds. (Alexander and Sullivan were paid from urban renewal funds.) This year (FY !77) eight employees are currently funded (', DCD Director and Secretary, % Housing Coordinator, CDBG Program Coordinator, 3 Housing Rehabilitation personnel, h Clerk -typist) and additional funds are in reserve for the foreseen Housing Rehabilitation clerical support and additional administrative staff needs (consultants, legal advice, environmental review preparation by planners, financial support, etc.). For next year (FY 178) the budget increased mainly in the area of staffing. Twelve positions have been budgeted (the current eight positions plus the above mentioned clerical addition, an environmental review specialist, h director of codes, and a special projects administrative aid for development of the senior center and other programs). 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