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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-28 Council minutes~ r ~_..®~~ ~ni~ *~ ,~®~~~ Date: January 28, 2008 CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, January 28, 2008, 6:45 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright UISG Rep: Volland Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Trueblood, Yapp, Ralston (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) Mayor Bailey stated that she had agreed to move up the DogPac item to allow staff to attend another meeting. DOGPAC REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT (IP4 of 1/24 Information Packet) Parks & Rec. Director Trueblood Present for discussion. Majority agreed to continue the agreement with the same terms and conditions through June 13, 2009. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as directed. (Trueblood) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Commission - no applicants, readvertise Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, readvertise Board of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise Historic Preservation Commission -Thomas Baldridge(At Large) & Viktor Tichy (Longfellow) Senior Center Commission - no applicants, readvertise Telecommunications Commission -Robert Kemp and reappoint Gary Hagen Youth Advisory Commission - no applicants, readvertise ECICOG APPOINTMENT Council Member Correia volunteered to be nominated for the elected official slot vacated by former Council Member Vanderhoef on the ECICOG Board of Directors. Council concurred, and agreed to nominate Correia at the January 30 JCCOG Board meeting. STAFF ACTION: Correia was officially elected as the ECICOG representative for a three year term at the January 30 JCCOG meeting. (Yapp) Council Work Session January 28, 2008 Page 2 BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES (IP3 of 1/24 Information Packet) JCCOG Executive Director Yapp present for discussion. Majority agreed to request that JCCOG assist with the development of an Iowa City Bicycle Plan in FY09, to use in a future Bicycle Friendly Community application. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined in January 23 memo (Yapp) PANHANDLING City Atty. Dilkes provided information on the First Amendment rights, government interest in regulating, and panhandling options other entities have utilized. A majority of Council is interested in prohibiting panhandling in certain places and in certain manners in order to prevent harassment and intimidation of persons in the downtown area. After discussion a majority of Council directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for their consideration which includes the following elements: o Prohibiting 10 feet from the entrance to a building o Restrictions in close proximity to sidewalk cafes ,playground equipment and ATMs o Warning prior to citation Majority requested input from Local Homeless Coordinating Board. STAFF ACTION: Draft ordinance and prepare for Council consideration by spring. (Dilkes) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 2 -Student Citizenship Awards) Mayor Bailey announced that two Youth Advisory Commission members would be attending the meeting and she had also asked Council Member Correia to assist in the presentations. 2. (Agenda item # 8 -Renewal of Class C Liquor License ... one Eyed Jake's, 18-20 South Clinton Street) Council Member Hayek stated he would be abstaining from discussion and action on this item as his law firm was hired in other matters relating to this establishment. 3. (Agenda items # 10 (resolution authorizing ... agreement ... The Wedge) and # 11 - resolution authorizing .... Agreement ... New York Deli) City Atty. Dilkes stated both items have to be deferred indefinitely if legal documents are not provided prior to Tuesday's meeting. COUNCIL TIME Council Member Correia stated that Prof. Madonna Constantine would be available to speak at an April 12 conference "Race, Privilege, and Cultural Competency III" being sponsored by the Iowa City Human Rights Department and the Women's Resource and Action Center, and requested additional funding to secure her visit, noting the tie into the Inclusive Communities incentive as well. The item will be scheduled for the February 4 Council work session and staff will follow up. Council Work Session January 28, 2008 Page 3 2. Council Member Wright noted a proliferation of illegal signs in the Northside Neighborhood relative to available rental spaces and stated Council would be receiving correspondence. 3. Council Member Champion expressed an interest for the City to research banning plastic grocery bags. A majority agreed to research the ban. 4. Council Member Wilburn stated he would not be able to attend the April 15 formal Council meeting. 5. Council Member Hayek expressed an interest in expanding the current technology policy and stipend for Council Members to include pda's, smart phones, etc. A majority agreed to discuss the matter further. Staff will follow up. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS None UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS Correia reminded Council of the DVIP Souper Bowl event scheduled at the Quality Inn on Sunday, February 10. BUDGET None Meeting adjourned 8:30 PM.