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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-23 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 SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff members present: Lombardo, Helling, Holecek, Karr, O'Malley, Trueblood. The Mayor proclaimed: Mental Illness Awareness Week -October 5, 2008, Peggy Loveless Vice President Johnson County National Alliance on Mental Illness accepting. A Key to the City was presented by Mayor Bailey to Olympic Gold Medalist Dawn Harper. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wright, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and or adopted as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: August 20, Joint meeting, Special Council Work Session; September 9, Special Council Work Session; September 9, Special Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public Art Advisory Committee -August 7, 2008; Planning and Zoning Commission -August 21, 2008; Planning and Zoning Commission -August 18, 2008; Police Citizens Review Board -August 19, 2008; Historic Preservation Commission -August 28, 2008; Board of Adjustment -August 13, 2008; Airport Commission -August 14, 2008; Youth Advisory Commission -July 8, 2008. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: Class C Liquor License for Jose Anaya dba Club Furria, 1550 S. First Avenue. Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corp., dba Dan's Short Stop Corp., 2221 Rochester Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Gas #1, 260 Stevens Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Micky's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.C., dba Bread Garden Market & Bakery, 225 S. Linn Street; Class C Liquor License for Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Givanni's, 109 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Saloon of Iowa City, L.C., dba Saloon, 112 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B., Ltd., dba Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Angela, Inc., dba Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go #51, 323 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go #52, 25 W. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go #53, 958 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Hawkeye Oil Co., dba Scott Boulevard Hawkeye Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for On the Go Convenience Stores, Inc., dba On the Go Convenience Stores, Inc., 2315 Muscatine Ave. Complete Description September 23, 2008 Page 2 Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,972,487.95 for the period of August 1 through August 31, 2008, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Public Hearings: RES. 08-284, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 6, 2008, TO CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT FOR WALKWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND FUTURE PARTIAL RELEASE OF INTERIOR PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EASEMENT ON 210 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Resolutions: RES. 08-285, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2008 WATER MAIN DIRECTIONAL BORING PROJECT; RES. 08-286, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND MAYOR TO SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO APPLY FOR FLOOD RELIEF ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF IOWA AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; RES. 08-287, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 821 CHURCH STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Gail Keller regarding Taxi cab concern [staff response included]; James and Mary Searls regarding Maintenance of right of way area across from Fire Station No. 2; Patty Mishler regarding Game Day Parking; Mary Gravitt regarding Extension of No Smoking Areas; Elizabeth Foster Hill for Barbara Mitchell regarding Wetherby, Isaac A. House, 611 North Governor, Iowa City, Johnson County; Jeanne Hartman(X2) regarding Idyllwild Community; Leah Cohen regarding 21 Issue [Mayor Bailey's response included]; Timothy Volm regarding 523 Church Street [Council member Wilburn and City Manager response included]; Tim Weitzel regarding EcoDriving; Lindsey Kreiling regarding Meeting the needs of Iowa City; Christopher Liebig regarding New garbage collection system; Members of the Board of Directors of the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors regarding Flooding Concerns. Mayor Bailey noted the setting of a public hearing fro October 6t" on the Sheraton hotel walkway easement; and authorizing action on the Jumpstart Iowa Programs for flood relief funding. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Leah Cohen, 1638 Teg Drive, presented ordinance changes and suggestions regarding the excessive drinking issues in Iowa City. Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Ms. Cohen. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,7 /0, all Council Members present. Mary Gravitt appeared regarding new smoking regulations. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to defer public hearing to October 6, on ordinance amending Article 14-5B, Sign Regulations, and Article 14-9C, Sign Definitions, to allow limited use of freestanding signs in the Central Business Service (CB-2) Zone, add a definition and standards for entranceway signs, and clarify regulations regarding signs on rental properties. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Correia, seconded by Hayek, to defer public hearing to October 6, on ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.87 acres of property located south of Dodge Street and west of Scott Boulevard from Research Development Park (RDP) to Commercial Complete Description September 23, 2008 Page 3 Office (CO-1) (REZ08-00008). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 08-4316, AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT TO MODIFY THE CONCEPT SITE PLAN FOR APPROXIMATELY 25.16 -ACRES OF PROPERTY IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR WESTPORT PLAZA INCLUDING WAL-MART AT 855, 911 & 1001 HIGHWAY 1 WEST. (REZ08-00006), be passed and adopted. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose ex parte communications, and individual Council Members shared information. The following individuals appeared: Atty. Wally Taylor, representing Iowa City Stop Wal-Mart; Nancy Braun, former Wal-Mart employee from Minnesota; Gary Sanders; Marc Linder; Mary Gravitt; Michelle Wiegrand; & Brandon Ross. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey. Nays: Wright. Absent: None. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to accept correspondence from Aaron Stump, Lawrence Hau, and Gary Sanders. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2009 Operating Budget. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-288, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2009. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to approve a Tax Exemption Certificate for issuance of $17,005,000 General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 20086, and levying a tax to pay the notes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to approve a continuing disclosure certificate for issuance of $17,005,000 General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 20036 and levying a tax to pay the notes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-289, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $17,005,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 20086, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY THE NOTES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Hayek, seconded by O'Donnell, to approve a Tax Exemption Certificate for the issuance and securing the payment of $24,280,000 Sewer Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2008C, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, under the provisions of the City Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of the notes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wright, to approve a Continuing Disclosure Certificate for the issuance and securing the payment of $24,280,000 Sewer Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2008C, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, under the provisions of the Complete Description September 23, 2008 Page 4 City Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of the notes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Hayek, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-290, AUTHORIZING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF $24,280,000 SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2008C, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF THE NOTES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to approve a Tax Exemption Certificate for the issuance and securing the payment of $7,115,000 Water Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2008D, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, under the provisions of the City Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of the notes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wright, to approve a Continuing Disclosure Certificate for the issuance and securing the payment of $7,115,000 Water Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2008D, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, under the provisions of the City Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of the notes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-291, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF $7,115,000 WATER REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2008D, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF THE NOTES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, 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. 08-4317, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," TO ALLOW ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES TO BE OPERATED ON SIDEWALKS EXCEPT DOWNTOWN AND TO REQUIRE OPERATORS TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY TO PEDESTRIANS, 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: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Nays: Wright. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Nays: Bailey, Wright. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-292, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE REMOVAL OF FLOOD RELATED SAND AND DEBRIS FROM CITY PARK to DeLong Construction, Inc. for $99,000.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-293, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO Complete Description September 23, 2008 Page 5 ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK FISHING PIER PROJECT to Peterson Contractors Inc. for $167,771.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Member Hayek stated he would be abstaining and the next item and left the room. Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 08-294, APPROVING A SETTLEMENT WITH ONE POOR STUDENT, INC., D/BA/ ONE-EYED JAKE'S. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted unanimously, 6/0, Hayek abstaining. Council Member Hayek returned. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to appoint Terry Hora, 609 Normandy Drive, to the Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment -January 1, 2011; appoint Connie Champion as Council Representative to the Johnson County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Lonny Pulkrabek. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a five-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission to fill an unexpired plus a two year term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010, for One (1) person -Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Youth Advisory Commission to fill an unexpired plus a two year term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010 for One (1) person -Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2008. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Board of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2014; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Appeals, Board of for two vacancies, one for a Mechanical Pro, to fill five-year terms January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2012; Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2012; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three- yearterms January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission for one vacancy to fill atwo-year term, January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010 for One (1) person -Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2008. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] Council Member Wright announced the PATV, Public Access Television, chili fundraiser scheduled for September 25. In response to Council Member O'Donnell, the City Manager stated the retreat scheduled for October 4 would be a nominal cost, and the decision decided upon to move forward would be more costly. Complete Description September 23, 2008 Page 6 Mayor Bailey read an email she received complimenting the City garbage collection ~, crews; and requested the City Managers At A Glance newsletter be bound and included in the weekly packet distributed to the media. City Clerk Karr reported the publication was included on the City Manager's website as well. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to adjourn 8:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members preset. ~ ~ -sue Mari n K. Karr, City Clerk MINUTES JOINT MEETING August 20, 2008 Page 1 of 5 JOINT MEETING MINUTES -AUGUST 20, 2008 CITY COUNCILS OF IOWA CITY, NORTH LIBERTY AND CORALVILLE; JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS; AND THE IOWA CITY SCHOOL BOARD EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL, 4:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bailey called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS: Iowa City 4a 1 City Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn Staff: City Manager Lombardo, Asst. City Mgr. Helling, City Attorney Dilkes, Planning Director Davidson, JCCOG Executive Director Yapp, City Clerk Karr North Liberty City Council: Kuhl, Chipman, Salm, Donahue Staff: City Administrator Heiar, Asst. City Adm. Mulcahey Coralville City Council: Fausett Staff: City Manager Hayworth Johnson County Board of Supervisors: Harney, Neuzil, Meyers, R. Sullivan Staff: Executive Asst. M. Sullivan, Asst. Planner Busard Iowa City School District Board Members: Fields, Klouda, Cieek, Krumm Staff: School Superintendent Plugge (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office) FLOOD UPDATE FROM ALL ENTITIES: Coralville City Manager Hayworth began the discussion by sharing the estimated flood costs for his city. He noted that they presently have approximately $6.5 million in public assistance estimates. Hayworth added that Coralville is currently working to estimate damage to their various city facilities, including Parks and Transit. They are renting space currently for Transit and are working on long-term plans for these displaced facilities. Hayworth continued, stating that the City of Coralville has purchased ten properties that were damaged by the flood event. He stated that approximately 200 private businesses and approximately 400 households were displaced by this summer's flood. Hayworth then responded to questions regarding the buyout of flooded properties MINUTES JOINT MEETING August 20, 2008 Page 2 of 5 and what the long-term goals are for these areas. In response to questions regarding flooded businesses, Hayworth noted that some businesses would not be able to reopen due to loss of income during the flooding, and also not being able to afford to upgrade after the flood. -Iowa City Council Member Connie Champion stated that Iowa City is looking at roughly a $7 million impact from the flooding. She added that she personally hopes the County Board of Supervisors does not drop the property taxes or penalties, as has been suggested, as Iowa City, and undoubtedly Coralville, will need these monies to help pay for damages caused by flooding. Iowa City Council Member Hayek added that the ad hoc committee on which he sat was able to distribute the $75,000 in Economic Development funds to businesses needing assistance in flood clean up. He added that Iowa City had approximately 50 business affected by floodwaters. Iowa City City Manager Lombardo briefly stated that the City is working on gathering as much information as it can regarding flood mitigation measures and possible funding sources, in order to come up with the best possible plan to avoid future flood disasters. Johnson County Board of Supervisors Member Rod Sullivan addressed the gathering, stating that he was at a meeting today with representatives from FEMA. He added that currently Johnson County has 1,485 registrations with FEMA, and that the total requests for public assistance are roughly at $20 million, excluding the University of Iowa requests. Sullivan continued, stating that FEMA has leased 39 mobile home/trailer pads in North Liberty at the Golfview Trailer Court. He shared the FEMA phone number for folks to call if they need housing assistance - 866-274-4392 -stating that people should call this number, even if they are not sure they qualify for housing assistance, and go through the FEMA process. North Liberty Mayor Tom Salm reported that North Liberty was not directly affected by the recent flooding, other than some of their residents possibly losing jobs due to flooded businesses in other towns. He stated that some of the businesses closed due to flooding might be relocating to North Liberty. Iowa City School Board Member Toni Cilek and Iowa City School District Superintendent Lane Plugge noted that this area is much luckier than Cedar Rapids, where flooding and school problems are much larger. She stated that they have approximately 90 students affected by flooding, but that transportation issues have been handled. Johnson County Board of Supervisors Member Terrence Neuzil asked if the cities of Iowa City and Coralville have talked yet about what kind of flood mitigation strategies they may have discussed in light of this year's flooding. Iowa City City Manager Michael Lombardo noted that Iowa City is going to file its Notice of Interest to include all of the flooded homes for a buyout, but that they are currently looking into various flood mitigation strategies, and do plan to speak with Coralville and the University of MINUTES JOINT MEETING August 20, 2008 Page 3 of 5 Iowa once they have more solid plans in mind. Neuzil and Lombard also spoke to the possibility of moving the wastewater treatment plant. Terry Donahue, North Liberty Council Member, asked if anyone knows if the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reviewed its policies and procedures, and looked at how they can keep something like this from happening again in the future. Lombardo noted that in order to do this, they would need a "sponsor" or a public body to initiate the process to re-examine their policies and procedures, and that Iowa City is looking into this and will let others know what they find out. JOINT COOL CITIES/COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: R. Sullivan passed out information to the group, prepared by Josh Busard of the JC Planning and Zoning Department, regarding the Cool County/Cool City initiative. He added that the County is at the point where they feel a committee of some sort is needed in order to provide the information they need to proceed. Neuzil noted that this could be a JCCOG or ECICOG function, that representatives from each community and the County are already part of these organizations. Executive Director of JCCOG, John Yapp, spoke briefly to this issue. He noted that the JCCOG Board discussed this issue last fall, and he will note this at next week's meeting. HOSTING AN ICLEI CONFERENCE IN JOHNSON COUNTY: R. Sullivan then spoke to the possibility of having an ICLEI, International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, conference in Johnson County. Josh Busard of the JC Planning and Zoning Department appeared The Committee has asked Johnson County to consider hosting this conference, but R. Sullivan noted that they would want everybody to be onboard with this. Iowa City Mayor Bailey asked the group if they would be interested in such a venture. Attendees noted that they need more information before they sign on, but that the concept was a good one. SCHOOL START: FACILITIES & ENROLLMENT: Cilek noted that school started this past Monday. She stated that they are down in enrollment numbers by approximately 90 students, and she asked Plugge to speak further about this. Plugge noted that the number today is 89, but that the final enrollment number isn't until October lst. He then thanked North Liberty for their expedited handling of the zoning issue for the new school. He briefly shared with the group the enrollment figures at various schools in the area. MUNICIPAL TRANSIT CHANGES: Plugge asked Hayworth to speak to this issue. Hayworth noted that they were able to talk to Senator Harkin about this issue, but that a change maybe forthcoming in the rule regarding school charters. He shared how this change could impact Coralville. MINUTES JOINT MEETING August 20, 2008 Page 4 of 5 Lombardo noted that this change will not affect the east-side loop in Iowa City, but could impact the west-side loop. SAFE SCHOOLS & HEALTHY STUDENT GRANT: Cilek noted that this is a grant the District has received, and she asked Plugge to share the specifics. Plugge noted that this is a $1.2 million a year grant that comes from the Departments of Education and Justice, and will focus on five areas: substance abuse prevention, mental health issues, safe school environments, students behavior, social, emotional learning supports, and early childhood social and emotional learning supports. INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY UPDATES: North Liberty - Salm gave the group an update on North Liberty projects. He started with the upgrading of the I-380 and Penn Street intersection, noting that they received a USTEP grant to help fund these improvements. He also noted that they are working on the Highway 965 widening plans and ideas, and will continue to do so as this project becomes more of a reality. Salm noted that the RAGBRAI stop in North Liberty was quite successful for them. North Liberty Council Member Gerry Kuhl added that the dedication of the new Clear Creek-Amana School took place recently. He also noted the new wastewater treatment plant in town. Johnson County - R. Sullivan spoke briefly about the new Health and Human Services building under construction. He stated that a tentative move-in date of November 1St is still being planned. The new Secondary Roads/SEATS facility should be open mid- September, according to R. Sullivan. Neuzil stated that on September 3rd the criminal justice coordinating committee will meet again to review their report from Durant. He will let the group know of any further plans for a new justice center. Iowa City -Lombardo shared that he met with his department directors and introduced a tool called "Kolbe" to help in decision making, problem solving, team building, etc., with staff. He also added that he is going to start compiling a "what's happening" type of communication in order to keep information flowing and fresh, especially in light of the busy times they have had with the flooding issues. BETTER WAY FOR UPDATES; DIFFERENT FORMAT; NEWSLETTER: Bailey asked if the group would like to continue these joint meetings, and if anyone has any ideas about better communication, etc., between all of the entities involved. Neuzil stated that he believes the joint meetings are very worthwhile, as did Champion and several others in the group. It was decided to continue quarterly meetings. MINUTES JOINT MEETING August 20, 2008 Page 5 of 5 SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held December 10, 2008, in North Liberty. Members are asked to keep a list of any items they would like to see on future agendas. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 5:50 P.M. Minutes prepared by Karr. ~~®~ C[TY OF [OWA C[TY 4a2 ,~®~~~ A ~ D L[ ~ ~E~~JR Date: September 9, 2008 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, September 9, 2008, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall [re-scheduled from September 8, 2008] Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn (5:40 pm), Wright Staff: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, O'Brien, Capt. Johnson, Davidson UISG: Gunn (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PARKING AND TRANSIT REORGANIZATION (agenda item 11) Acting Parking & Transit Director O'Brien present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed. COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CONGESTION DOWNTOWN (IP2 of 9/4 Information Packet) Acting Parking & Transit Director O'Brien present for discussion. Council Member Hayek and Asst. City Mgr. Helling reported on his involvement in the proposal and discussions with the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Association. After discussion a majority agreed to enforce the current ordinances and make no additional changes. COMMUNITY PLANNING INITIATIVE City Manager Lombardo distributed a handout "Community-Based Strategic Planning", and reviewed the process. Majority agreed to proceed with the scheduled session on Saturday, October 4, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Quality Inn and Suites. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 8 -ordinance amending Title 9 ....to allow electric personal assistive mobility devices to be operated on the sidewalk except downtown and to require operators to yield the right of way to pedestrians) City Atty. Dilkes noted a revised copy of the ordinance distributed that evening showing a prohibition in the Central Business District downtown. City Atty. Dilkes and Police Capt. Johnson present for discussion. Council Work Session September 9, 2008 Page 2 2. (Agenda item # 9 -ordinance amending Title 6 ... to declare additional areas as nonsmoking places and Title 3 .... to increase the fine for littering in City Plaza) In response to Council Member Correia, Police Capt. Johnson noted enforcement would be done by first providing education to those in violation; and identify areas where smoking is prohibited. INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION None COUNCIL TIME None SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS Majority requested scheduling if the Housing Task Force report prior to JCCOG convening its task force; and requested the item be placed on an upcoming work session UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS Mark Twain Elementary Playground dedication -September 19 (Champion to attend) Parks & Recreation Park Tour -September 15 (Majority could not attend) Parks Master Plan presentation -October 8 (no decision; Marian will follow up) DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE None Meeting adjourned 6:50 PM. 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 of this calendar year for said publication is $_ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/9/08 Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed: Dottie Ray Day -September 5, 2008; Suicide Prevention Week - September 7-13, 2008, Sarah Witry, Crisis Center Board Member accepting. Fire Chief Rocca presented the Mayor with the Iowa City Fire Department Accreditation Certificate recognizing Iowa City as one of 128 worldwide accredited departments. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and or adopted as presented: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk; August 25, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; August 25, Special Council Work Session; August 26, Special Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Parks and Recreation Commission -July 16, 2008; Telecommunications Commission -July 28, 2008; Public Library -July 24, 2008; Historic Preservation Commission -August 14, 2008; Housing and Community Development Commission -July 17, 2008; Planning and Zoning Commission -August 7, 2008; Human Rights Commission -July 22, 2008; Airport Commission -June 9, 2008; Airport Commission -June 13, 2008; Airport Commission -July 10, 2008; Airport Commission: August 4, 2008. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Motley Cow Cafe, 160 N. Linn Street; Class B Wine Permit for Prairie Table, 223 E. Washington St.; Class C Beer Permit for L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for North Dodge Express, 2790 N Dodge St.. Public Hearings: RES. 08-272, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY2009 OPERATING BUDGET. Resolutions: RES. 08-273, RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 08-274, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE GRAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT PROJECT. Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) Iowa City Transit BUS STOP sign at the northwest corner of the Hawkeye Park Road/Melrose Avenue intersection; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME signs on the north side of Scott Park Drive between Hummingbird Lane and Scott Boulevard; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (1) RESERVED HANDICAPPED PARKING sign assembly at the Official Actions September 9, 2008 Page 2 southwest corner of the intersection of Yewell Street and Ginter Avenue; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) YIELD sign at northwest corner and (1) YIELD sign at the southeast corner of the intersection of Soccer Park Road/Kountry Lane and Lehman Avenue; Rachelle Tsachor regarding Changes to 7~' Avenue bus route; Nora Lee Balmer regarding Cul-de-sac; Kandi Reindl regarding Commission Forum's -Local Efforts to Clean up Nuisance Bars; Greg Allen regarding House Signing; Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board letters from Leah Cohen, Brian Flynn. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Orville Townsend, Sr., 713 Whiting Avenue thanked Council for their time and efforts after the flooding this summer, and encouraged the community to embrace diversity. Libris Fidelis, PO Box 10099, read a statement on intelligent planning in the community. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Mr. Fidelis. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Leah Cohen, 1638 Teg Drive, shared frustrations regarding issues related to excessive drinking. Airport Commissioner Greg Farris updated Council on activities at the airport. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for September 23 on an ordinance amending Article 14-5B, Sign Regulations, to allow limited use of freestanding signs in the Central Business Service (CB-2) Zone, add a definition and standards for entranceway signs, and clarify regulations regarding signs on residential properties. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for September 23 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.87 acres of property located south of Dodge Street and west of Scott Boulevard from Research Development Park (RDP) to Commercial Office (CO-1) (REZ08-00008). The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the conditional zoning agreement to modify the concept site plan for approximately 25.16 -acres of property in the Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for Westport Plaza including Wal-Mart at 855, 911 & 1001 Highway 1 West (REZ08-00006), be given second vote. The following individuals appeared: Gary Sanders; Mary Gravitt; and Brandon Ross. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Dennis Mitchell, Steven Selzer, Robert Morey, Patrick Hughes, Grazyna Kochanska, Sarah Swisher, Mike McKay, Eliana Trenam, Alicia and Bart Ryan, Greg Delzer, James Hoffa, Jim Walters, and Larry Fleckenstein. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for removal of flood-related sand and debris from City Park, establishing amount of bid security, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-275, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR REMOVAL OF FLOOD-RELATED SAND AND DEBRIS FROM CITY PARK, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Moved and seconded that ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," to allow electric personal assistive mobility devices to be operated on the sidewalks except downtown and to require operators to yield the right of way to pedestrians, be given Official Actions September 9, 2008 Page 3 first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Leigh Sloan. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. 08- 4314, AMENDING TITLE 6, ENTITLED "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY," TO DECLARE ADDITIONAL AREAS AS NONSMOKING PLACES AND TITLE 3, ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR LITTERING IN CITY PLAZA, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Paul Harris. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. 08- 4315, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED, "HOUSING CODE," TO MAKE THE DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE ZONING CODE AND BUILDING RELATED CODES AND TO INCREASE THE SAFETY OF OWNER OCCUPIED AND RENTAL HOUSING, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-276, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE PARKING AND TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE FULL- TIME PARKING MANAGER POSITION, DELETING ONE FULL-TIME TRANSIT MANAGER POSITION, AND ADDING ONE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PARKING AND TRANSIT POSITION AND AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY DELETING THE POSITIONS OF PARKING MANAGER AND TRANSIT MANAGER, GRADE 30, AND ADDING THE POSITION ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PARKING AND TRANSIT, GRADE 31. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-277, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONSOLIDATED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE DETERMINATION LISTING FOR THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM NOTICE OF INTEREST. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-278, DIRECTING SALE OF $17,235,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 20086. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-279, AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1998, DATED APRIL 1, 1998, SERIES 1999, DATED MARCH 15, 1999 AND THE SERIES 2000, DATED JULY 1, 2000 OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND DIRECTING NOTICE BE GIVEN. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-280, DIRECTING SALE OF $24,940,000 SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2008C. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-281, AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1996, DATED MARCH 15, 1996, SERIES 1997, DATED JUNE 1, 1997 AND THE SERIES 1999 DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1999, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND DIRECTING NOTICE BE GIVEN. Official Actions September 9, 2008 Page 4 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-282, DIRECTING SALE OF $7,145,000 WATER REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2008D. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-283, AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING WATER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DATED MAY 1, 1999, AND DIRECTING NOTICE BE GIVEN. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment -January 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive- yearterm ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission to fill an unexpired plus a two year term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010 for One (1) person - Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2008. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] The Mayor announced the current vacancy to the Youth Advisory Commission to fill an unexpired plus a two year term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010 for One (1) person -Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from David Segar. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn at 8:25 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/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subm ed or publication - 9/16/08. 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 SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff members present: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, O'Brien, Davidson, Tharp, Cate, O'Malley. The Mayor proclaimed: Dottie Ray Day -September 5, 2008; Suicide Prevention Week - September 7-13, 2008, Sarah Witry, Crisis Center Board Member accepting. Fire Chief Rocca presented the Mayor with the Iowa City Fire Department Accreditation Certificate recognizing Iowa City as one of 128 worldwide accredited departments. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and or adopted as presented: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk; August 25, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; August 25, Special Council Work Session; August 26, Special Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Parks and Recreation Commission -July 16, 2008; Telecommunications Commission -July 28, 2008; Public Library -July 24, 2008; Historic Preservation Commission -August 14, 2008; Housing and Community Development Commission -July 17, 2008; Planning and Zoning Commission -August 7, 2008; Human Rights Commission -July 22, 2008; Airport Commission -June 9, 2008; Airport Commission -June 13, 2008; Airport Commission -July 10, 2008; Airport Commission: August 4, 2008. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Corner of the Meadow, Inc., dba Motley Cow Cafe, 160 N. Linn Street; Class B Wine Permit for Prairie Table, Inc., dba Prairie Table, 223 E. Washington St.; Class C Beer Permit for L & M Mighty shop, Inc., dba L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Express, 2790 N Dodge St.. Public Hearings: RES. 08-272, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for September 23 ON AMENDING THE FY2009 OPERATING BUDGET. Resolutions: RES. 08-273, RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 08-274, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE GRAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT PROJECT. Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) Iowa City Transit BUS STOP sign at the northwest corner of the Hawkeye Park Road/Melrose Avenue intersection; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME signs on the north side of Scott Park Drive between Hummingbird Lane and Scott Boulevard; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Complete Description September 9, 2008 Page 2 regarding Removal of (1) RESERVED HANDICAPPED PARKING sign assembly at the southwest corner of the intersection of Yewell Street and Ginter Avenue; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) YIELD sign at northwest corner and (1) YIELD sign at the southeast corner of the intersection of Soccer Park Road/Kountry Lane and Lehman Avenue; Rachelle Tsachor regarding Changes to 7th Avenue bus route; Nora Lee Balmer regarding Cul-de-sac; Kandi Reindl regarding Commission Forum's -Local Efforts to Clean up Nuisance Bars; Greg Allen regarding House Signing; Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board letters from Leah Cohen, Brian Flynn. Acting Parking & Transit Director O'Brien responded to questions regarding changes to the 7tn Avenue bus routes. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Orville Townsend, Sr., 713 Whiting Avenue thanked Council for their time and efforts after the flooding this summer, and encouraged the community to embrace diversity. Libris Fidelis, PO Box 10099, read a statement on intelligent planning in the community. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from Mr. Fidelis. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Leah Cohen, 1638 Teg Drive, shared frustrations regarding issues related to excessive drinking. Airport Commissioner Greg Farris updated Council on activities at the airport. Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for September 23 on an ordinance amending Article 14-5B, Sign Regulations, to allow limited use of freestanding signs in the Central Business Service (CB-2) Zone, add a definition and standards for entranceway signs, and clarify regulations regarding signs on residential properties. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for September 23 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.87 acres of property located south of Dodge Street and west of Scott Boulevard from Research Development Park (RDP) to Commercial Office (CO-1) (REZ08-00008). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending the conditional zoning agreement to modify the concept site plan for approximately 25.16 -acres of property in the Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for Westport Plaza including Wal-Mart at 855, 911 & 1001 Highway 1 West (REZ08-00006), be given second vote. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose ex parte communications, and individual Council Members shared information. The following individuals appeared: Gary Sanders; Mary Gravitt; and Brandon Ross. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey. Nays: Wright. Absent: None. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Dennis Mitchell, Steven Selzer, Robert Morey, Patrick Hughes, Grazyna Kochanska, Sarah Swisher, Mike McKay, Eliana Trenam, Alicia and Bart Ryan, Greg Delzer, James Hoffa, Jim Walters, and Larry Fleckenstein. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for removal of flood-related sand and debris from City Park, Complete Description September 9, 2008 Page 3 establishing amount of bid security, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared. Moved by Hayek, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 08-275, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR REMOVAL OF FLOOD-RELATED SAND AND DEBRIS FROM CITY PARK, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wright, that ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," to allow electric personal assistive mobility devices to be operated on the sidewalks except downtown and to require operators to yield the right of way to pedestrians, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright, Champion, Correia. Nays: Bailey. Absent: None. Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Leigh Sloan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, 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. 08-4314, AMENDING TITLE 6, ENTITLED "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY," TO DECLARE ADDITIONAL AREAS AS NONSMOKING PLACES AND TITLE 3, ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR LITTERING IN CITY PLAZA,. be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Paul Harris. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, 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. 08-4315, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED, "HOUSING CODE," TO MAKE THE DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE ZONING CODE AND BUILDING RELATED CODES AND TO INCREASE THE SAFETY OF OWNER OCCUPIED AND RENTAL HOUSING, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-276, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE PARKING AND TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE FULL-TIME PARKING MANAGER POSITION, DELETING ONE FULL- TIME TRANSIT MANAGER POSITION, AND ADDING ONE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF Complete Description September 9, 2008 Page 4 PARKING AND TRANSIT POSITION AND AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY DELETING THE POSITIONS OF PARKING MANAGER AND TRANSIT MANAGER, GRADE 30, AND ADDING THE POSITION ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PARKING AND TRANSIT, GRADE 31. Acting Parking & Transit Director O'Brien present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright. Nays: Bailey. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 08-277, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONSOLIDATED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE DETERMINATION LISTING FOR THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM NOTICE OF INTEREST. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-278, DIRECTING SALE OF $17,235,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 20086. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-279, AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1998, DATED APRIL 1, 1998, SERIES 1999, DATED MARCH 15, 1999 AND THE SERIES 2000, DATED JULY 1, 2000 OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND DIRECTING NOTICE BE GIVEN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-280, DIRECTING SALE OF $24,940,000 SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2008C. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Corriea, to adopt RES. 08-281, AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1996, DATED MARCH 15, 1996, SERIES 1997, DATED JUNE 1, 1997 AND THE SERIES 1999 DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1999, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND DIRECTING NOTICE BE GIVEN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Hayek, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 08-282, DIRECTING SALE OF $7,145,000 WATER REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2008D. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-283, AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING WATER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DATED MAY 1, 1999, AND DIRECTING NOTICE BE GIVEN. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment -January 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive- yearterm ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term Complete Description September 9, 2008 Page 5 January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission to fill an unexpired plus a two year term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010 for One (1) person - Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2008. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] The Mayor announced the current vacancy to the Youth Advisory Commission to fill an unexpired plus a two year term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010 for One (1) person -Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from David Segar. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Correia congratulated United Way of Johnson on their kick-off ceremony and campaign goal of $2.55 million; stated the Women's Resource and Action Center is accepting applications for male volunteers for training beginning September 22 for a men's' antiviolence council; and requested two items, Inclusive Community meeting update and review of alcohol ordinances, be scheduled for an upcoming work session. Council Member Hayek echoed the request to review the alcohol issue at an upcoming work session; and encouraged citizens to vote in the School Board election. Council Member Wilburn stated he would be attending the Iowa League of Cities meeting and the Metropolitan Coalition would not be meeting as planned but that he would be discussing issues with members at the Conference. Council Member Champion stated she would be interested in talking about alcohol issues as well, and she was willing to discuss the 21-issue again. Council Member Wright promoted the Third Annual Zombie March starting at Happy Hollow Park on September 13 benefitting the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. Mayor Bailey stated she would also be attending the League meeting in Council Bluffs and looked forward to discussing issues affecting cities in the State. City Manager Lombardo announced that the bond sale earlier in the meeting resulted in a $1.6 million savings because of the favorable market; and announced he would be attending the League meeting. City employee Tom Kerper shared concerns regarding changes in the transit and parking departments, and thanked Council for their support of the system Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, al Council Members present. Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk