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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-11-22 AgendaCi ,a yet, Y Y� Wro \ yr F ryrsti5� i,J 4�1 n rY�fGnre+! -- -- _.: - 3/5'Y..�3237,r.. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - e R R Y R E C P r v C ®_ 2 4 6 NOVEMBER 22, 1983 i ��" ------- - - IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL Arcunn J ' ,ei2Gljir/ 9f2J/�% AGENDA �e�ma�e�ei REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING pp NOVEMBER 22, 1983 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER. ROLL CALL. Item No. 2 - MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS. a. Home Care Weep,- November 27 through December 1983. .-4� 4, .te/l44-4" 1;010* Item No. 3 - CONSIDER ADO TION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR Ah1ENDED. 37�` a. Approval of official Council actions of the special meeting of November 7, 1983, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Historic Preservation Commission meeting of August 24, 1983. (2) Historic Preservation Commission meeting of September 14, 1983. i (3) Housing Appeals Board meeting of September B, 1983. (4) Housing Appeals Board meeting of October 11, 1983. (5) Broadband Telecommunications Commission meeting of September 27, 1983. (6) Broadband Telecommunications Commission meeting of October 26, 1983. c. Permit Motions as recommended by the City Clerk: i (1) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Inc. Limited dba The Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert. (renewal) d. Motions. (1) Consider motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,121,526.48 for the period of October 31, 1983, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. ►�� Agenda Regular Council Meeting November 22, 1983 7:30ro.M. Page 2 Item No. 3 cont'd. (2) Consider motion approving Abstract of Election for the g November+l., 1983, City Council Election, as certified by the Johnson County Auditor (At -Large: William Pnbrisco and George Strait; District A: Ernest V. Zuber; and District C: Larry Baker). e. Resolutions. (1) Consider resolution approving Supplement 18 to the Code of Ordinances. el (2) Consider resolution accepting the work for the paving, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer improvements in Walden Ridge Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 in Iowa City, Iowa. Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. f. Setting Public Hearings. (1) Consider resolution setting public hearing on December 6, 1983, on plans and specifications, form of contract, a and estimate of cost for the construction of the southeast ,,pJl interceptor system. Directing the City Clerk to publish n ,7 notice of said hearing and directing City Engineer to place said specifications, etc., an file for public inspection. Comment: This project is consistent with the wastewater collection and treatment program as proposed by the Wastewater facility Committee. The Engineer's cost estimate is $9,027,144.00. (2) Consider a motion to set a public hearing on December 6, 1983, to amend Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances by redefining rooming house. Comment: The purpose of this ordinance is to revise the definition of rooming house, to revise the requirements for a certificate of structural compliance and rental permit, and to revise the regulations of maximum occupancy of a dwelling unit before a rental permit must be obtained. This ordinance is necessary due to recent changes in the zoning ordinance affecting the number of roomers pennitted in dwelling units in a variety of zones. The Housing Commission met on Wednesday, November 2, and reviewed theproposed code changes. The Commission voted 4/0 to not support an increase in the number of roamers, therefore, the ordinance is before Council without the endorsement of the Housing Commission. L� Al Agenda Regular Council Meeting November 22, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 3 Item No. 3 cont'd. g. Correspondence. (1) Letters concerning the proposed new zoning ordinance from: (a) Mace Braverman, Southgate Development (b) Anthony Frey (c) John and Joyce Sales (d) Larry Svoboda (e) Joseph Holland regarding 618 North Dodge (f) Joseph Holland regarding various properties of Jim and Loretta Clark (2) Letter from Bruce Haupert regarding application for building permit of Preucil School of Music. This letter has been referred to the Planning staff for recommendation. (3) Letter from Deb Schoelerman regarding playground equipment for Longfellow School. A letter from Mayor Neuhauser has been sent to Ms. Schoelenman explaining the Council's position (copy attached) i (4) Letter from Grant Wood PTO President, Marlo Laing, regarding adult crossing guard at California and Sycamore. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (5) Letter from William Meardon regarding Plaza Centre One and the proposed hotel design. (6) Letter from William Meardon regarding the hotel configuration. (7) Letter from Joseph Holland regarding the extension of the area eligible for industrial revenue bond financing to include the former Boyd and Rummelhart Plumbing building. The City Manager will reply after Council discusses this matter. (8) Letter from Allen J. Wolfe, GWG Investments, regarding the Old Public Library parking lot. (9) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking on the south side of the 200 block of Court Street. Al Agenda Regular Council Meeting November 22, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 4 Item No. 3 cont'd. (10) Memoranda from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified list of applicants for the following positions: (a) Recreation Program Supervisor (SPI)/Parks and Recreation (b Maintenance Worker I/Streets and Sanitation (c Mass Transit Operator/Transit (d) Maintenance Worker III/Streets and Sanitation (e) Maintenance Worker II/Streets and Sanitation (f) Maintenance Worker I/Government Buildings (11) Petition signed by 58 residents regarding proposed truck route on extended Scott Boulevard. Signatures are on file in the Clerk's office for review. The City Manager will reply after Council discusses this matter. (12) Letter from Allen J. Wolfe regarding Old Library property. f/a� Item No. 4 - PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. Acti on: a. Consider setting a public hearing on December 20, 1983, regarding ordinances establishing the proposed South Summit Street and Woodlawn Avenue Historic Preservation Districts. Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at the regular meeting on November 3, 1983, unanimously recommended approval of the adoption of ordinances establishing the Woodlawn Avenue and South Summit Street areas as Iowa City Historic Preservation Districts. According to the procedures outlined in the ordinance, proposed historic districts should be sent to the Iowa State Historical Department for review and comment. Thirty days after receipt of the report by the Iowa State Historical Department the City Council may hold a public hearing regarding the districts. The reports were sent to the Iowa State Historical Department on November 16, 1983. -"°1 CgM�lnv! �tarq�v . .. ��d � ���� mea✓ �a �-�D .�la0-L0 Zi�..o� Tom\ Agenda Regular Council Meeting November 22, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 5 Item No. 4 cont'd. b. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest two quit claim deeds disposing of vacated alley right-of-way abutting the rear of property located at 522 S. Dubuque Street to the abutting property owners. Comment: At the September 13, 1983, City Council meeting, an ordinance was adopted vacating a 40 foot segment of alley right-of-way in Block 9 of the County Seat Addition and immediately to the rear of property located at 522 S. Dubuque Street. This property has been appraised for a value of $800 ($1 per square foot) and a public hearing was held at the October 25, 1983, Council meeting on the disposition of this property for that amount. No comments were received. An offer has been submitted by both the property owners to the east, R.A. McKeen and the property owner to the west, H. Richard and Barbara L. Montross, of the right-of-way in question for the purchase of the entire 40 foot segment of alley right-of-way for the appraised value of $800. Action on this resolution would authorize disposition of half of the alley right-of-way to each of the adjoining property owners. Copies of the purchase offers are attached, Action: �p�O� 2 c. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a quit claim deed disposing of a portion of the vacated alley right-of-way between Valley Avenue and Lincoln Avenue located adjacent to Lot 23 for the appraised value of $5 per square foot or $3,200. Comment: This item was deferred from the November 7, 1983, City Council meeting. Although one purchase offer for the onappraised value been submitted ershaveexpressedtheopinion tseveral hatthe$5/s$5/s quareoining foot ot market value established in the appraisal of this property is too high (a letter from one property owner is included in the packet). Staff recommends that the Council indefinitely defer action on this item pending a resolution of this issue. Action: a Agenda Regular Council Meeting November 22, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 6 Item No. 4 cont'd. d. Consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by regulating the number of roamers permitted in residential dwellings. (passed and adopted) Comment: This item was revised by City Council at the October 25, 1983, Council meeting. The ordinance before the Council reduces the number of roomers permitted in single - family zones (R1A and RIB) from 2 to 1 and in duplexes in R2 zones from 3 to 2. The number of roomers permitted in all other dwellings in the R2 zone and in multi-family zones will be 3. Action: Pte%/� d2 .4- zz-'� jet �-Z) Item No. 5 - PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPEMENT REVENUE BONDS (SYSTEMS UNLIMITED, INC.). Comment: The hearing will be convened and then adjourned to December 6, 1983, until all matters are completed. Action: Alz1,6,-ham lAe- Ti Ci Agenda Regular Council Meeting November 22, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 7 Iter No. 7 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. a. Committee on Community Needs - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending March 1, 1986. (Sanetta Jackson resigned) This vacancy was previously announced for appointment on December 6. However, the notice was not published and the appointment date must be changed to January 3, 1984. b. Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending May 1, 1987. (Larry Baker's position) C. Resources Conservation Commission - One vacancy for an unexpired tern ending January 1, 1985. (Kent Cox resigned) d. Iowa City -Johnson County Airport Zoning Commission - Two vacancies, one to be a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and one a member of the Airport Commission. These appointments will be made at the January 3, 1984, meeting of the City Council. Item No. 8 - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Action: Cbz Action: Action: i a. Consider an appointment to the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals for a four-year tern ending October 26, 1987. (Jack Young's tern expired) Consider appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill two vacancies for four-year terns ending January 1, 1988. (Terms of David Wooldrik and Fred Riddle end) J /[ OSS �. I Ci Agenda Regular Council Meeting November 22, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 8 Item No. 8 cont'd. Action: 1 d. Consider an appointment to the Riverfront Commission to fill one vacancy for a three-year term ending December 1, 1986. (Linda McGuire's term ends) e. Consider an appointment to the United Action for Youth Board to fill an unexpired terns ending June 30, 1984. (Neal Morris resigned) Action: %%%sem K-84, epi v 2 33%17 f. Consider an appointment to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board for a three-year tern ending December 31, 1986. (Joan Jehle's term ends) Action: qday g. Consider appointments to the Human Rights Commission to fill three vacancies for three-year terms ending January 1, 1987. (Terms of Isabel Turner, Elliott Johnson, and John Watson end) Action: do -ad Action: Action: h Consider appointments to the Board of Examiners of Plumbers (one journeyman plumber and one representative of the public) for two-year terms ending December 31, 1985. (Terms of Rick Kondora and Steven Vanderah end.) _�44 i. i. Consider appointments to the Board of Appeals to fill two vacancies for five-year terns ending December 31, 1988. (Terms of Jack Barrows and Warren Buchan end) -I-- Ci Agenda Regular Council Meeting November 22, 1983 1:30 P.M. Page 9 Item No. 8 cont'd. j. Consider an appointment to the Board of Adjustment to fill one vacancy for a five-year tens ending January 1, 1989. (Tenn of Robert Randall ends) Action: /L( tL�fb% >��t/<•A� r°n�,�,a� //SO k. Consider recommendation of the Board of Supervisors that Doug Allaire be appointed to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board as a representative of Johnson County for a three-year ending November 22, 1986. Action: 1. Consider recommendation of the Iowa City Community School Board that Michael Hart be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission as a representative of the School Board for a one- year term ending October 1, 1984. Item No. 9 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. 1 !' Ci I Agenda Regular Council Meeting November 22, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 10 ATTORNEY.ItEm No. 10 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY a. City Manager. i -� jor rr i I •' Item No. 11 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF THE 1984 COMMUNITY/, —_ DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/METROPOLITAN ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR 1984 IN THE AMOUNT OF $830,220 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Comment: The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Metro Entitlement Program Statement on November 1, 1983, and considered citizen comments in the final Community Development Block Grant fund allocation for 1984. Passage of this resolution will permit filing of the Program Statement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Action: Ci .I Ci S - a t'G�'GiL 0 ff/ _ _ _ -�ao _ o�•w. �i�Cea_ B . _ J la 9 CONSIDER A MOTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 20, 1983, ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE $700,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (MILLARD WAREHOUSE PROJECT) SERIES B OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. COMMENT: $1,400,000 of bonds for Phase I (Series A) were issued in September, 1983. Construction on the Millard Warehouse Project has progressed to the point where bonds for Phase II (Series B) need to be issued. Pending Federal Legislation necessitates that the closing on the Series 8 bond issue be finalized prior to December 31, 1983. A delay in the bond closing past December 31, 1983, could result in delaying the bond issue for months until the pending legislation is finalized and interpreted. Mr. Larry Larsen, of Millard Warehouse, has requested that the Council consider setting the public hearing. Li City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: November 18, 1983 TO: CITY COUNCIL AND GENERAL PUBLIC FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk RE: Addition to Agenda of November 22, 1983 Item H10b City Attorney's Business Consider resolution establishing fees and insurance requirements L3 for right-of-way signs. COMMENT: The right of way sign ordinance requires that fees and insurance requirements be set by resolution. The fees in the attached resolution were based on the fees curr- ently being charged for signs allowed under the Zoning Code which call for a one time fee. The proposed fees would be annual to compensate for use of City property. Posted: 11/18/83 4:55 P.M Removed: u V J Ci Agenda Regular Council Meeting November 22, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 11 Item No. 12 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES, DBA IOWA CITY RESIDENCE, FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE, AND UTILIZE A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR MENTALLY ILL ADULTS. Comment: The City Council approved an amendment to the 1983 CDBG program and budget which increased the funding for the Hillcrest Family Services project by $20,000 for a total of $93,500. Adoption of this resolution will formally amend the City's agreement with Hillcrest Family Services to comply with the CDBG program and budget amendment. Action: n Item No. 13 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND '169 THE ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS OF JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE NELSON ADULT CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS. Comment: Adoption of this resolution, which allocates $50,000, will permit the Association for Retarded Citizens of Johnson County to proceed with Phase I of the renovation and expansion of the Nelson Adult Center. Action: Item No. 14 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZNG THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY -80_. CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY84 FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH. Comment: $750 emergency funds were requested from the City to offset unforeseen increases in personnel taxes and benefits. Staff recommendation is a $500 allocation with $250 to be held until it is finally determined that UAY participation in FICA is mandatory. If FICA participation is not mandatory, then the allocation would be for $7.50. Action: 7J1cp /xl. & Ci Agenda ^ Regular Council Meeting November 22, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 12 3 7n Item No. 15 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY84 FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE WILLOW CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. Comment: $2,196 in emergency funds were requested from the City in order to add a staff position to the Neighborhood Center at Mark IV. Staff recommended a $500 allocation to allow the hiring of a half-time entry level social worker. Action: _10'41 /2' / Item No. 16 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF BY-LAWS FOR THE 7/ IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. Comment: At the May 11, 1983, regular meeting of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, the Commission unanimously approved by- laws (see enclosed). The by-laws for the Commission were reviewed and approved by the Rules Committee of the Iowa City Council during August 1983. The Commission is submitting the by-laws for adoption by City Council. Action: &Zell, ,/ _ Aej Iten No. 17 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION GRANTING TO HAWKEYE CABLEVISION PERMISSION 4- 7 TO INCREASE THE RATE FOR BASIC CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE. Comment: This will allow Hawkeye CableVision to increase the rate for basic cable TV service by $.95 per month. The Broadband Telecom- munications Commission has recommended approval of this increase, which can become it Council appro al.efAePublicnhearing was aheld byn 30 ythe fCity ter CCouncil on October 25, 1983. Action: 4lzld .� ��'n1_zze�. C� al�v fv 2Pe � J .y� Li l Agenda Regular Council Meeting November 22, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 13 Item No. 18 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE A14ENDING ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE IOWA CITY CODE (THE ENABLING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY'S BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE). (first consideration) Comment: These proposed amendments are the results of the Tri -Annual Review of performance by the franchisee and subsequent negotiations with Hawkeye Cablevision regarding required extension of the local network. No comments from the public were received at the public hearing on October 25, 1983. A copy of a memorandum from the Broadband Telecommunciations Specialist which outlines the various amendments is included in your agenda packet. Action: /)A,l I m11-- /i.. L •� /� ods �/69 Item No. 19 - MENTSGFOR OBTAER NININGCA MASTER ELECTRICIAN'S 1TOI(passed REand UI E adopted) Comment: A question has arisen regarding persons who hold either a journey- man or master electrician's license from other cities who wish to apply for an Iowa City master license. The Iowa City Code was not very clear as to how to handle this type of licensing procedure. After a discussion with the City Attorney's office, the Board was advised to prepare the ordinance herein submitted. The Electrical Board took action on this at their meeting held September 20, 1983, and recommends its adoption to Council. Action: Item No. 20 - PUBLIC HEARING ON THE WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT PROGRAM AS PROPOSED BY THE WASTEWATER FACILITY COMMITTEE. Action: Item No. 21 - /a 05 Li /re G -/o .O e4;� .................. l Awe .f .a goo Li ,J Li s tai AkvAo�e, ev_—_�u�_-'��. I .Z,rw- 'Aop �1eL�G�d� 7 <zoa� Q�itu� �isf Ci /? "'k - ,ze, CL/' lle� -V_Ane--1� 44 AIRS (,6�+tBGont� /L�' dl1/�!tp0�rt� /l'J14.QL Li J .J "o -v �C-4) l�z+�te �'. ,�czcrJ Lee c2aeo UO Y -Z - Air 7 aa�� � z04- Li City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: November 18, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule November 21, 1983 Monday 7:30 - 9:30 P.M. Conference Room 7:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters 7:40 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee report 7:50 P.M. - Consider appointments 8:00 P.M. - Discuss New Zoning Ordinance November 22 1983 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers November 24 1983 Thursday HAPPY THANKSGIVING - CITY OFFICES CLOSED November 25 1983 Friday HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED PENDING LIST Priority A: Discuss Council Policy Resolutions Priority B: MECCA Funding Request Lower Ralston Creek Parcels - Use and Configuration Bicycle Lane Designations Tour of New Transit Facility Congregate Housing Development Alternatives Shamrock/Arbor Drive Drainage Area (November 1983) Priority C: Housing Inspection Funding Policy (1984) Housing Market Analysis Recommendations (1984) Discuss Amendments to Non -Discrimination Ordinance (1984) Traffic Signals - Flashing Mode (1984) Mandatory Parkland Dedication (1984) Taft Speedway Improvements (1984) Meet with Design Review Committee (1984) Appointments to Committee on Community Needs, Planning and Zoning Commission, Resources Conservation Commission, and Airport Zoning Commission - January 3, 1984 �J