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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-19 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 19, 2002 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present. Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, O'Neil, Nasby, Shaffer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-87, Side 2; Tape 02-89, Side 1. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Hoover Elementary students: Jeremy Krueger, David Kusner, Thomas Whittington. The Mayor proclaimed Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week: November 17 - 23, Crissy Canganelli, accepting. Moved by Champion, seconded O'Donnell, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of November 4 and regular meeting of November 5, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Final/Approved Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning and Zoning Commission - October 17. Police Citizens Review Board - October 22. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, L.L.C., dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. Class C Beer Permit for Fuller Properties, LC, dba T & M Mini Mart 2601 Hwy 6 E. Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Ground Round, Inc., dba Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class B Wine Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc, #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License for Inc., Limited dba Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 201 S. Clinton St. RES. 02-388, Bk. 128, p. 388, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for Fuller Properties, LC, dba T & M Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy 6 E. Setting Hearings: RES. 02-389, Bk. 128, p. 389, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 10, 2002, TO AMEND THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY SECTION 8 PROGRAM. Resolutions, Bk. 128: RES. 02-390, p. 390, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. RES. 02-391, p. 391, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART TWO, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 02-392, p. 392, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HICKORY HEIGHTS, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 02-393, p. 393, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 02-394, p. Complete Description November 19, 2002 Page 2 394, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF DUPLEX LOTS LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 10, 11, 12, AND 13, LONGFELLOW MANOR SUBDIVISION, UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM. Correspondence: Drew Bledsoe regarding Request for Funding. Colette Pogue regarding Montgomery-Butler House. Daryl Woodson (The Sanctuary) regarding Liquor License Renewals. Danielle Wagner regarding Request for Panel Participation. Robert Dostal regarding Englert Theatre. David Tingwald (Northside Neighborhood Association) regarding Appreciation. Gary Wolf regarding Scott Boulevard. Postcards from 90 individuals regarding Affordable Housing. Calvin Simmons regarding Taxes. J. Patrick White: Appreciation. Ingo Titze regarding Grand Avenue Court Closure. Amy Heims (JC Extension Office) regarding Rural Development in the Farm Bill. Hal Richerson regarding Vacating Grand Avenue Court. Garry Klein regarding Traffic Light at Scott Blvd and First Avenue. Scott Collingwood regarding South Sycamore Regional Greenspace and Trail Project. Jasmine Grassi regarding U of I to Host "Safe Farms, Sound Policies" Program November 14 in Little Amana. Craig Hart regarding Underage Drinking [staff response included]. James Baetke regarding "Free Trade" Coffee Proposal [staff response included]. Maryann Dennis, Iowa City Housing Fellowship regarding Storm Damage 2519 Clearwater Drive. Council Member Kanner noted that the November 5 Council Minutes, page 5, listed Council Member absent and then included him in the next vote. City Clerk will follow up; noted the public hearing set for December 10 on the Section 8 Administrative Plan; acknowledged the joint agreement with the University of Iowa, IDOT, and City regarding 3 pedestrian bridges over Highway 6; and noted the 90 postcards received supporting affordable housing. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Wanda and Phillip Daniel, 2519 Clearwater Ct., appeared regarding damages to the Section 8 housing unit as a result of flooding in August. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from the Daniel's. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Claire Heger and Mary Tiedeman, 600 S. Capitol #204, presented a petition containing 1200 signatures expressing concerns over lack of homeless shelter space. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the petitions as filed. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Rene Paine, 823 Ronalds St., Director of Public Access Television invited Council and the public to attend the annual business meeting on November 21. Baron Thrower, Airport Commission, updated Council on activities at the airport. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., asked Council to take action against the preemptive strike against Iraq. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by champion, to set a public hearing for December 10 on an ordinance rezoning 10.15 acres form Medium Density Multifamily (RM-20) to Sensitive Areas Overlay and Planned Housing Development Overlay (RM-20/OSA/OPDH) for property located Northwest of Highway 1 and Ruppert Road (Callaway Lodge). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for December 10 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (RS-5/OSA) for 5.6 Complete Description November 19, 2002 Page 3 acres of property located at 1520 N. Dubuque Road (Lewis/Gordon). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to set a public hearing for December 10 on an ordinance vacating Lafayette Street, located west of Capitol Street (City Carton). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for December 10 on an ordinance vacating the east-to-west alley in Block 27 of the Original Town Plat, located between Market and Bloomington Street (Mercy Hospital) west of Dodge Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Article K, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, regarding requirements for Sensitive Areas Overlay Rezonings and Sensitive Areas Site Plans. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: William Knabe, 1101 Weeber Circle, and Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 02-4053, Bk. 45, p. 61, AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED 'UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE,' CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED 'ZONING,' ARTICLE U, ENTITLED 'ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT,' SECTION 7 ENTITLED 'VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES' TO INCREASE THE MUNICIPAL INFRACTION CIVIL FINES FOR VIOLATING THE ZONING CODE, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 02-4054, Bk. 45, p. 62, TO VACATE THE NORTHERN TWO FEET OF BENTON STREET BEGINNING 60 FEET EAST OF GILBERT STREET AND ENDING AT MAIDEN LANE (Steve), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-395, Bk. 128, p. 395, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WHISPERING MEADOWS PART 3, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-396, Bk. 128, p. 396, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KENNEDY SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing conveyance of approximately 200 square feet of Benton Street right-of-way to Kathleen A. Steve. No one appeared. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-397, Bk. 128, p. 397, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 200 SQUARE FEET OF BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY TO KATHLEEN STEVE. Affirmative roll call Complete Description November 19, 2002 Page 4 vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 8, entitled "Airport Zoning" by repealing the existing chapter in its entirety and replacing same with a chapter regulating and restricting the use and height of structures and objects of natural growth in the vicinity of the Iowa City Municipal Airport by creating appropriate zones and establishing boundaries thereof: defining certain terms used herein: referring to the Iowa City Municipal Airport Zoning Map, as amended, which map is adopted by this ordinance: establishing an Airpor[ Zoning Commission: establishing an Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: providing for enforcement: and imposing penalties, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-398, Bk. 128, p. 398, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING FOUR NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NOMINATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED NORTH LINN STREET, NORTH GILBERT STREET, EAST JEFFERSON STREET AND EAST RONALDS STREET HISTORIC DISTRICTS, LOCATED IN THE NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Champion, to amend the grant request amount referenced in the resolution to $7000. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended. Council Member Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-399, Bk. 128, p. 399, APPROVING FUNDING FOR REVOLT SKATEBOARD SHOP FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 610, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Ed Hall. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent. Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-400, Bk. 128, p. 400, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION BY ADDING ONE % TIME SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSISTANT - CABLE TV, AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSISTANT - CABLE TV. Cable TV Adm. Shaffer present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: reappoint Tammara Meester, 1313 E. Court Street, to the Animal Care & Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill a three- year term January 1,2003 - December 31,2005; to fill five year terms January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007, reappoint John Roffman, 1314 Burry Drive, as representative from the Home Builders' Association and reappoint Gary Haman, Complete Description November 19, 2002 Page 5 2703 Brookside Drive as Licensed Plumber; to the Human Rights Commission to fill three-year terms January 1,2003 ~ January 1,2006, reappoint Nick Klenske, 1039 W. Benton Street, #5, appoint Billie Townsend, 713 Whiting Avenue, and David Shorr, 1705 Morningside Drive; to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill three four-year terms January 1,2003 - January 1,2007, reappoint Craig Gustaveson, 2603 E. Court Street, appoint Sarah Walz, 1813 Morningside Drive, and Judith Klink, 1101 Harlocke Street, to the Public Art Advisory Committee to fill two three-year terms January 1,2003 - January 1,2006, reappoint Charles Felling, 825 S. Seventh Avenue, appoint James Morgan Hemsley; to the. Senior Center Commission to fill two three-year terms January 1,2003 - December 31,2005, reappoint Lori Benz, 2012 Dunlap Court and Charity Rowley. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Susan Henningsen, Garry Klein and Jim Harris. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Board of Adjustment to fill a five- year term January 1,2003 - January 1, 2008, will be readvertised. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003; Airport Zoning Commission to fill two appointments to for unexpired terms ending December 31, 2003 and the other ending December 31,2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 4. Council Member Pfab noted concerns from residents of the Northside regarding cars exiting alleys without stopping and potential dangers to children. Kanner suggested neighborhoods applying for PIN grants for warning signs; and asked that four way stops be explored for RochestedScott and First Avenue/Scott. Staff will follow up. Council Member Champion stated she was pleased to read the praise about the City's new skateboard park; and asked that an item be added to the December 9 work session to discuss the police incident noted in Council Member Kanner's memo. Majority of Council agreed to schedule the matter for December 9. Council Member Vanderhoef invited citizens to attend the ECICOG/ISAC public forum with 25 area legislators at Coralville City Hall on November 26, 4:00- 6:00 PM; and announced the arrival of Alia into the Vanderhoef family on November 16. Council Member Wilburn thanked the local Homelessness Coordination Board for their efforts year around addressing hunger, and housing issues; encouraged participating in the United Way campaign; reminded everyone needing assistance over the holidays to watch the paper for contact information on a number of faith based or community organizations; noted Project Holiday events planned for December 18-19; reminded citizens to support downtown and the neighborhood shops during the holidays. Council Member Kanner thanked staff for the informational memo regarding the Daniels' housing situation; reported on his annual tour of City facilities, including the water plant and accessibility changes required since 9/11, and on over 500 teens attending a teen dance at Scanlon gym recently; noted the December 3 budget deadline for community organizations and groups for next year; reported on his attendance at the international conference on local democracy in Madison, WI; and stated Iowans for Peace will be doing a benefit concert at the Mill Restaurant on December 2 from 7:00-10:00 PM to benefit local peace groups including School of Americas Watch and our local Emergency Housing Project. Complete Description November 19, 2002 Page 6 Mayor Lehman noted a recent article which noted Iowa City leads the accommodating people with disabilities and recognized HIS Director Boothroy and Associate Planner McCafferty; reminded Council of the Employee Appreciation luncheon scheduled for November 21 and ground breaking for the first basement of the Peninsula Project scheduled for 1:30 that same day; thanked MidAmerica and the City Parks & Recreation crews for their efforts in putting up the holiday lights in the downtown area; acknowledged the Iowa Football team success; encouraged citizens to reflect on the wonderful things this community offers during the Thanksgiving holiday. Council Member Champion thanked staff for the decision to extend leaf pick up another week. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/~r~ll Council Members pr~ent. Ernest W. Lehmar~, TVlayor Man'~n K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the ~ City Clerk's Office 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/4/02 Iowa City City Council meeting 6:30 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating the twenty-three foot wide Grand Avenue Court right-of-way, commencing from the north right-of-way line of Melrose Avenue and extending northward for a distance of two hundred ninety-five feet, be given second vote. Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr., presented a statement opposing the vacation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded by to accept correspondence from Larry Bruse, Melvin G. Sunshine, Al and Betty Thomas, Jean Walker, David Baldus, Jon Carlson, Lesley Menninger, Marita Stewart, Mary Brandes, Mary Murphy, Jean Hood, Tom Baldridge, Miriam Meats, William Buss, Peter Bloesch, Susan Erode, Joyce Barker, Yolanda Spears, Rebecca Borg, Virginia Melroy, Reta Noblett-Feld, Todd Pettys, Norma I. Westphal, Nancy Jones, Eric Andersen, Jimmy Buffet, Leonard A. Sandier, Karen L. Nobbs, Nancy Mashuda-Pohnl, Steve Bruell, Marilyn Jennewein, Marlys Svare, Amy Parker, Virginia Stamler, Sandy Keller, Marcella David, Bob Ramsey. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending an ordinance amending City Code Title14, entitled "Uniform Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Article E, entitled "Housing Code" to require that all landlords and tenants execute an informational disclosure and acknowledgement form and by deleting the requirement that the city provide written notice of housing violations before issuing a municipal infraction. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 6:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk-- Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/5/02 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Helen Lemme Elementary students: Matthew Gosse, Katie Schneider. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of October 22 and October 29, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Final/Approved Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community Development Commission - September 12. Iowa City Human Rights Commission - September 24. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - September 26. Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - September 23. Planning and Zoning Commission - October 3. Police Citizens Review Board - September 10. Senior Center Commission - September 17. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Renewals. Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut #4358, 1921 Keokuk Street. Class C Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Class B Wine Permit for Eagle Food Center #157,600 N. Dodge St. Setting Hearings: RES. 02-374, INTENT TO CONVEY APPROXIMATELY 200 SQUARE FEET OF BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF- WAY TO KATHLEEN A. STEVE, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2002. Resolutions: RES. 02-375, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 347 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-376, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2264 SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE. RES. 02-377, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE STEINDLER ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR USE. RES. 02-378, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY. RES. 02-379, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY. RES. 02-380, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY. RES. 02-381, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO GAMERS IN THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER ON CLINTON STREET. Correspondence: Lorena Hills regarding Alcohol Ordinance. Paul Rollins regarding Smoking Ordinance. Nicholas Parker regarding Cable Regulation. Vicki Yoder regarding Scott Boulevard [staff response included]. Rod Sullivan (Mayor's Youth Employment Program) regarding Update on Mayor's Youth. Mike Thayer regarding Coffee Initiative. David Pfau regarding Coffee Initiative. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of Official Actions November 5, 2002 Page 2 Two NO PARKING LOADING ZONE 15 MIN LIMIT BETWEEN SIGNS on the North Side of Ernest Street. Installation of a STOP sign at the Parking Lot Driveway for Hickory Hill Park Where It Intersects with First Avenue. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. David Burnett, 603 S. Dubuque St., and Oliver Belcher, 636 S. Dodge St., presented information on their affidavit to commence initiative proceedings requiring all coffee brewed and served by business vendors in Iowa City be fair trade, organic, or shade grown coffee. James Thomas, 131 N. First Avenue, thanked Council for construction of a sidewalk on his property on First Avenue; and introduced Phillip and Wanda Daniel. Wanda and Phillip Daniel, 2519 Clearwater Ct., appeared regarding flooding that occurred in their home on August 23. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for November 19 on an ordinance amending City Code Section 14-6K-1, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, regarding requirements for Sensitive Areas Overlay Rezonings and Sensitive Areas Site Plans. The Mayor declared motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14 Entitled 'Unified Development Code,' Chapter 6, Entitled 'Zoning,' Article U, entitled 'Administration and Enforcement,' Section 7 Entitled 'Violations and Penalties' to Increase the Municipal Infraction Civil Fines for Violating the Zoning Code. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate the northern two feet of Benton Street beginning 60 feet east of Gilbert Street and ending at Maiden Lane. Moved and seconded that the ordinance to vacate the northern two feet of Benton Street beginning 60 feet east of Gilbert Street and ending at Maiden Lane, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 02-4048, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 8.69 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST OF MILLER AVENUE FROM HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-44) TO MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-20); CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 1.45 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST IF MILLER AVENUE FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-20); AND CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 1.45-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST OF MILLER AVENUE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2), be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded by that ORD. 02-4049, VACATING THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST HARRISON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND A PORTION EXTENDING INTO FRONT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY THEREOF; THAT PART OF HARRISON STREET BETWEEN THE FRONT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THE IOWA RIVER; THAT PART OF THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST PRENTISS STREET BETWEEN THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MADISON STREET AND WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 5 OF THE COUNTY SEAT ADDITION, EXTENDED; AND THE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BLOCK 5 OF SAID COUNTY SEAT ADDITION, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4050, VACATING PORTIONS OF FRONT STREET SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET AND A PORTION OF WEST PRENTISS STREET, be passed and adopted. A public hearing was held on conveyance of vacated portions of right-of-way along South Front Street, the 100 block of West Prentiss Street, the 100 block of West Harrison Street and the alley between the 100 blocks of West Prentiss and Official Actions November 5, 2002 Page 3 West Harrison Street to The University of Iowa/Iowa State Board of Regents, without compensation. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-382, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF PORTIONS OF VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG SOUTH FRONT STREET, THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST PRENTISS STREET, THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST HARRISON STREET AND THE ALLEY BETWEEN THE 100 BLOCKS OF WEST PRENTISS AND WEST HARRISON STREET TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA/IOWA STATE BOARD OF REGENTS, WITHOUT COMPENSATION. Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4051, VACATING THE TWENTY-THREE FOOT WIDE GRAND AVENUE COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY, COMMENCING FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MELROSE AVENUE AND EXTENDING NORTHWARD FORA DISTANCE OF TWO HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE FEET, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jean Walker, Martha Gordon, Jim Spratt, Kay Burke, Bob Ramsey, Mary Margaret Hogan, Amy Butler. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution of conveyance of the 23-foot wide Grand Avenue Court right-of-way, commencing from the north right-of-way line of Melrose Avenue and extending northward for a distance of 295 feet, to The University of Iowa. The following individuals appeared: James Thomas, 131 N. First Ave.; Paul Leonard, 506 Brookline Park Dr.; and Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-383, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE 23-FOOT WIDE GRAND AVENUE COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY, COMMENCING FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF°WAY LINE OF MELROSE AVENUE AND EXTENDING NORTHWARD FORA DISTANCE OF 295 FEET, TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely the resolution authorizing approving the final plat of Silvercrest residential community, Part 2, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Member Wilburn stated he has a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. A public hearing was held regarding proposed amendments to Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps). Amy Correia, Housing and Community Development Commission Chairperson, appeared. Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting. A public hearing was held on conveyance of 656 South Governor Street to Gary Hughes. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-384, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 656 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET TO GARY HUGHES. A public hearing was held on conveyance of 707 Walnut Street To Edwin Teagle. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-385, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 707 WALNUT STREET TO EDWIN TEAGLE. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 8, entitled "Airport Zoning" by repealing the existing chapter in its entirety and replacing same with a chapter regulating and restricting the use and height of structures and objects of natural growth in the vicinity of the Iowa City Municipal Airport by creating appropriate zones and establishing boundaries thereof: defining certain terms used herein: referring to the Iowa City Municipal Airport Zoning Map, as amended, which map is adopted by this ordinance: establishing an Airport Zoning Commission: establishing an Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: providing for enforcement: and imposing penalties, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Actions November 5, 2002 Page 4 Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4052, AMENDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE14, ENTITLED "UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," ARTICLE E, ENTITLED "HOUSING CODE" TO REQUIRE THAT ALL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS EXECUTE AN INFORMATIONAL DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM AND BY DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE CITY PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF HOUSING VIOLATIONS BEFORE ISSUING A MUNICIPAL INFRACTION, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-386, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-387, AMENDING THE BUDGETFD · POSITIONS IN THE LANDFILL DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE FULL-TIME SCALEHOUSE OPERATOR POSITION AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME RECYCLE CLERK - LANDFILL POSITION AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF RECYCLE CLERK - LANDFILL. The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the Airport Zoning Board o¢ Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003; and the Airport Zoning Commission for two appointments to fill unexpired terms, ending December 31, 2003 and the other ending December 31,2005, and announced all three would be readvertised. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Animal Care & Adoption Center Advisory Board - One vacancy to fill a three year term January 1, 2003 - December 31,2005. Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1,2003 -January 1, 2008. Board of Appeals- Two vacancies, one representative from the Home Builders' Association, and one Licensed Plumber to fill five year terms January 1,2003 - December 31, 2007. Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill three year terms January 1,2003 - January 1,2006. Parks and Recreation Commission - Three vacancies to fill four year terms January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007. Public Art Advisory Committee - Two vacancies to fill three year terms January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006. Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three year terms January 1,2003 - December 31,2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13. Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk, Subm~ted for publication - Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 4, 2002 Iowa City City Council meeting 6:30 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-85, Side 1. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance vacating the twenty-three foot wide Grand Avenue Court right-of-way, commencing from the north right-of-way line of Melrose Avenue and extending northward for a distance of two hundred ninety-five feet, be given second vote. Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr., presented a statement opposing the vacation. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Larry Bruse, Melvin G. Sunshine, Al and Betty Thomas, Jean Walker, David Baldus, Jon Carlson, Lesley Menninger, Marita Stewart, Mary Brandes, Mary Murphy, Jean Hood, Tom Baldridge, Miriam Mears, William Buss, Peter Bloesch, Susan Emde, Joyce Barker, Yolanda Spears, Rebecca Borg, Virginia Melroy, Reta Noblett-Feld, Todd Pettys, Norma I. Westphal, Nancy Jones, Eric Andersen, Jimmy Buffet, Leonard A. Sandier, Karen L. Nobbs, Nancy Mashuda-Pohnl, Steve Bruell, Marilyn Jennewein, Marlys Svare, Amy Parker, Virginia Stamler, Sandy Keller, Marcella David, Bob Ramsey. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending an ordinance amending City Code Title14, entitled "Uniform Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Article E, entitled "Housing Code" to require that all landlords and tenants execute an informational disclosure and acknowledgement form and by deleting the requirement that the city provide written notice of housing violations before issuing a municipal infraction. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 6:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 5, 2002 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, O'Neil, Boothroy, Nasby. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02- 85, Both Sides; Tape 02-86, Both Sides. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Helen Lemme Elementary students: Matthew Gosse, Katie Schneider. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of October 22 and October 29, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Final/Approved Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community Development Commission - September 12. Iowa City Human Rights Commission - September 24. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - September 26. Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - September 23. Planning and Zoning Commission - October 3. Police Citizens Review Board - September 10. Senior Center Commission - September 17. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Renewals. Class B Beer Permit for NPC International, Inc., dba Pizza Hut ~4358, 1921 Keokuk Street. Class C Beer Permit for Eagle Food Centers, Inc., dba Eagle Food Center #157,600 N. Dodge St. Class B Wine Permit for Eagle Food Centers, Inc., dba Eagle Food Center #157,600 N. Dodge St. Setting Hearings, Bk. 128: RES. 02-374, p. 374, INTENT TO CONVEY APPROXIMATELY 200 SQUARE FEET OF BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF- WAY TO KATHLEEN A. STEVE, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2002. Resolutions, Bk. 128: RES. 02-375, p. 375, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 347 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-376, p. 376, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2264 SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE. RES. 02- 377, p. 377, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE STEINDLER ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR USE. RES. 02-378, p. 378, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY. RES. 02-379, p. 379, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY. RES. 02-380, p. 380, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY. RES. 02-38t, p. 381, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO GAMERS IN THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER ON CLINTON STREET. Correspondence: Lorena Hills regarding Alcohol Ordinance. Paul Rollins regarding Smoking Ordinance. Nicholas Parker regarding Cable Regulation. Vicki Yoder regarding Scott Boulevard [staff response included]. Rod Sullivan (Mayor's Youth Employment Program) regarding Update on Complete Description November 5, 2002 Page 2 Mayor's Youth. Mike Thayer regarding Coffee Initiative. David Pfau regarding Coffee Initiative. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of Two NO PARKING LOADING ZONE 15 MIN LIMIT BETWEEN SIGNS on the North Side of Ernest Street. Installation of a STOP sign at the Parking Lot Driveway for Hickory Hill Park Where It Intersects with First Avenue. Council Member Kanner noted the Telecommunication Commission minutes and questioned the timeline and procedure for PATV contract renewal. Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated the Commission will review the request once received and prepare a recommendation for Council. Council Member Kanner noted the letter from Rod Sullivan updating Council on outside funding grants, and stated his appreciation for the information. Council Member Vanderhoef noted the Housing and Community Development Commission minutes regarding potential changes in the loan agreements and questioned whether that would be coming to Council. City Manager will follow up. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. David Burnett, 603 S. Dubuque St., and Oliver Belcher, 636 S. Dodge St., presented information on their affidavit to commence initiative proceedings requiring all coffee brewed and served by business vendors in Iowa City be fair trade, organic, or shade grown coffee. James Thomas, 131 N. First Avenue, thanked Council for construction of a sidewalk on his property on First Avenue; and introduced Phillip and Wanda Daniel. Wanda and Phillip Daniel, 2519 Clearwater Ct., appeared regarding flooding that occurred in their home on August 23. Staff will follow up. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for November 19 on an ordinance amending City Code Section 14-6K-1, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, regarding requirements for Sensitive Areas Overlay Rezonings and Sensitive Areas Site Plans. The Mayor declared motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14 Entitled 'Unified Development Code,' Chapter 6, Entitled 'Zoning,' Article U, entitled 'Administration and Enforcement,' Section 7 Entitled 'Violations and Penalties' to Increase the Municipal Infraction Civil Fines for Violating the Zoning Code. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate the northern two feet of Benton Street beginning 60 feet east of Gilbert Street and ending at Maiden Lane (Steve). No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance to vacate the northern two feet of Benton Street beginning 60 feet east of Gilbert Street and ending at Maiden Lane (Steve), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 02-4048, Bk. 45, p. 56, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 8.69 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST OF MILLER AVENUE FROM HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-44) TO MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RE;SIDENTIAL (RM-20); CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 1.45 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST IF MILLER AVENUE FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM- 20); AND CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 1.45- ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST OF MILLER AVENUE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call Complete Description November 5, 2002 Page 3 vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 02-4049, Bk. 45, p. 57, (University of Iowa) VACATING THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST HARRISON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND A PORTION EXTENDING INTO FRONT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY THEREOF; THAT PART OF HARRISON STREET BETWEEN THE FRONT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THE iOWA RIVER; THAT PART OF THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST PRENTISS STREET BETWEEN THE WEST RIGHT-OF- WAY LINE OF MADISON STREET AND WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 5 OF THE COUNTY SEAT ADDITION, EXTENDED; AND THE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BLOCK 5 OF SAID COUNTY SEAT ADDITION, be passed and adopted, The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 02-4050, Bk. 45, p. 58, VACATING PORTIONS OF (CRANDIC) FRONT STREET SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET AND A PORTION OF WEST PRENTISS STREET, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. A public hearing was held on conveyance of vacated portions of right-of-way along South Front Street, the 100 block of West Prentiss Street, the 100 block of West Harrison Street and the alley between the 100 blocks of West Prentiss and West Harrison Street to The University of Iowa/Iowa State Board of Regents, without compensation. No one appeared. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-382, Bk. 128, p. 382, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF PORTIONS OF VACATED RIGHT-OF- WAY ALONG SOUTH (CRANDIC) FRONT STREET, THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST PRENTISS STREET, THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST HARRISON STREET AND THE ALLEY BETWEEN THE 100 BLOCKS OF WEST PRENTISS AND WEST HARRISON STREET TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA/IOWA STATE BOARD OF REGENTS, WITHOUT COMPENSATION. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Pfab, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Nays: Vanderhoef, Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 02-4051, Bk. 45, p. 59, VACATING THE TWENTY-THREE FOOT WIE)E GRAND AVENUE COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY, COMMENCING FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MELROSE AVENUE AND EXTENDING NORTHWARD FOR A DISTANCE OF TWO HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE FEET (University of Iowa), be passed and adopted. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr., read a statement opposing the vacation. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4~3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Nays: Vanderhoef, Kanner. Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Jean Walker, Martha Gordon, Jim Spratt, Kay Burke, Bob Ramsey, Mary Margaret Hogan, Amy Butler. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution of conveyance of the 23-foot wide Grand Avenue Court right-of-way, commencing from the north right-of-way line of Melrose Avenue and extending northward for a distance of 295 feet, to The Complete Description November 5, 2002 Page 4 University of Iowa. The following individuals appeared: James Thomas, 131 N. First Ave.; Paul Leonard, 506 Brookline Park Dr.; and Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-383, Bk. 128, p. 383, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE 23-FOOT WIDE GRAND AVENUE COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY, COMMENCING FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MELROSE AVENUE AND EXTENDING NORTHWARD FOR A DISTANCE OF 295 FEET, TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnetl, Pfab. Nays: Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to defer indefinitely the resolution authorizing approving the final plat of Silvercrest residential community, Part 2, towa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Wilburn stated he has a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. A public hearing was held regarding proposed amendments to Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps). Amy Correia, Housing and Community Development Commission Chairperson, appeared. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the allocation of funds in CITY STEPS that would limit the Economic Development Fund to an earmark of 9% of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; thereby reducing set aside monies to approximately $90,000. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Community and Economic Development Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 1/5, with the following voice vote: Ayes: Kanner. Nays: Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Pfab, Vanderhoef. Abstaining: Wilburn. Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting. A public hearing was held on conveyance of 656 South Governor Street to Gary Hughes. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Kanner, to adopt RES. 02-384, Bk. 128, p. 384, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 656 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET TO GARY HUGHES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Member Pfab left the meeting. Council Member Pfab left meeting due to illness. A public hearing was held on conveyance of 707 Walnut Street To Edwin Teagle. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-385, Bk. 128, p. 385, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 707 WALNUT STREET TO EDWIN TEAGLE. Affirmative roll ca~l vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 8, entitled "Airport Zoning" by repealing the existing chapter in its entirety and replacing same with a chapter regulating and restricting the use and height of structures and objects of natural growth in the vicinity of the Iowa City Municipal Airport by creating appropriate zones and establishing boundaries thereof: defining certain terms used herein: referring to the iowa City Municipal Airport Zoning Map, as amended, which map is adopted by this ordinance: establishing an Airport Zoning Commission: establishing an Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: providing for enforcement: and imposing penalties, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with Complete Description * Revised 11/19/02 November 5, 2002 Page 5 the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: Pfab. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 02-4052, Bk. 45, p. 60, AMENDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE14, ENTITLED "UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," ARTICLE E, ENTITLED "HOUSING CODE" TO REQUIRE THAT ALL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS EXECUTE AN INFORMATIONAL DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM AND BY DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE CITY PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF HOUSING VIOLATIONS BEFORE ISSUING A MUNICIPAL INFRACTION, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-386, Bk. 128, p. 386, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayer declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-387, Bk. 128, p. 387, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LANDFILL DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE FULL-TIME SCALEHOUSE OPERATOR POSITION AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME RECYCLE CLERK - LANDFILL POSITION AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF RECYCLE CLERK - LANDFILL. Affirmative roll call * vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003; and the Airport Zoning Commission for two appointments to fill unexpired terms, ending December 31,2003 and the other ending December 31,2005, and announced all three would be readvertised. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Animal Care & Adoption Center Advisory Board - One vacancy to fill a three year term January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005. Board of Adjustment - One'vacancy to fill a five year term January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008. Board of Appeals - Two vacancies, one representative from the Home Builders' Association, and one Licensed Plumber to fill five year terms January 1, 2003 - December 31,2007. Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill three year terms January 1,2003 - January 1,2006. Parks and Recreation Commission - Three vacancies to fill four year terms January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007. Public Art Advisory Committee - Two vacancies to fill three year terms January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006. Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three year terms January 1,2003 - December 31,2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13. Council Member O'Donnell noted the end of this election year and stated he hoped everyone voted; acknowledged the completion of negotiations on the SEATS contract and thanked Parking & Transit Director Fowler and Transit Mgr. Logsden for their efforts. Mayor Lehman thanked Council representatives O'Donnell and Vanderhoef for their efforts as well. Council Member Wilburn congratulated City High students who have been working to change the voting age to 17, noting that different teacher's groups across the State were looking at the proposal as an effort to build citizenship. Complete Description November 5, 2002 Page 5,,,, the followi~ division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Ch~pion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: Pfab. ~ Moved I~ Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 02-4052, Bk. p. 60, AMENDING~,N ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TIT,L, E14, ENT~TI "UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED'BUILDING HOUSING," ARTIC] ENTITLED "HOUSING CODE" TO REQUIRE T~ LANDLORDS AND :NANTS EXECUTE AN INFORMATIONAL ;URE AND ,RM AND BY DELETING THE REQUI THAT THE CITY )E WRITTEN NOTICE OF BEFORE ISSUING A [ICIPAL INFRACTION, be passed and Affirmative roll 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayo ordinance adopted. Moved Vanderhoef by O'Donnell, to ado 02-386, Bk. 128, p. 386, ;ESSMENT SCHEDULE JNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, REMOVAL, SIDEWl REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND iCTING TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY URER FOR CO .ECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS S. 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded , to adopt RES. 02-387, Bk. 128, p. 387, AMENDING THE BUDGETED PO IN THE LANDFILL DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY ONE FULL-TIME SCALEHOUSE OPERATOR POSITION AN! )DING ONE FULL-TIME RECYCLE CLERK - LANDFILL POSITION AND AME THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF RECYCLE roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council present. ~e Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted no a had been for the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill an ~g mber 31,2003; and the Airport Zoning Commission for )ired terms, ending December 31,2003 and er ending December 31, and announced all three would be readvertised The Mayor )reviously announced vacancies: Care & Adoption - One vacancy to fill a three r term January 1, 2003 - December 31, Board of Adjustment - One fill a five year term January 1,2003 ¥ 1,2008. Board of Appeals ,'ancies, one representative from Builders' Association, and one Lic, Plumber to fill five year terms 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007. Human Ri ~.ommission - year terms January 1,2003 - January 1,2~)6. Three vacancies three Parks and Recreation/~ ission - Three vacancies to fill four year terms Jar'~uary 1, 2003 - Januar)/1 2007. Public Art Advisory Committee - Two vacancies fill three year terms ¢nu~ y 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006. Senior Center Commission ~ Two vacancies fill t 'ee year terms January 1,2003 - December 31,2005. Apl~ications must be ,ive( by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13. ~ ;il Member O'Donnell noted the end of this election year and state'~ he hoped ~ne voted; acknowledged the completion of negotiations on the SE)~TS contra thanked Parking & Transit Director Fowler and Transit Mg~ Logsdehtfor their Mayor Lehman thanked Council representatives O'Donnell and ~, for their efforts as well. Complete Description November 5, 2002 Page 6 Council Member Wilburn congratulated City High students who have been working to change the voting age to 17, noting that different teacher's groups across the State were looking at the proposal as an effort to build citizenship. Council Member Kanner noted the 10 responses received for the municipal power study, and the wide range of costs and interests represented. Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated information will be presented to Council affer review of the proposals. In response to Council Member Champion, the City Manager stated the Thanksgiving employee luncheon is scheduled for November 21. Council Member Kanner distributed information on a Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) po~icymaker workshop "Governance in the 21st Century" scheduled November 20-22 and questioned Iowa City representation at the workshop, the City Manager will follow up and if no one is able to attend secure the materials; acknowledged information provided by the City Manager regarding a possible dog park and stated the matter would be discussed at budget time, noting the success of such a park in Cedar Rapids; and wished Muslim friends a good fast on Ramadan. Mayor Lehman stated he and Mayor Pro tern Vanderhoef would be attending the annual Veterans Day Banquet scheduled November 11. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk