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Home My WebLink About2003-01-06 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 6, 2003 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, January 6, 2003, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Dulek, O'Neil, Boothroy, Cate, Scott, Klingaman Tapes: 03-02 and 03-03, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following matters: A. Public hearing on an ordinance vacating portions of Madison Street, Davenport Street, and Bloomington Street rights-of-way. (UniversityJAC02-00008) B. Ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (RS-5/OSA) for 5.6 acres of property located at 1520 N. Dubuque Road. (Lewis/Gordon) (REZ02-00019) (First Consideration) C. Ordinance vacating Lafayette Street, located west of Capitol Street. (City Carton/VAC02- 00006) (First Consideration) D. Ordinance vacating the east-to west alley in Block 27 of the Original Town Plat, located between Market and Bloomington Street west of Dodge Street. (Mercy HospitalNAC02- 00007) (First Consideration) E. Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Article K, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, regarding requirements for Sensitive Areas Overlay Rezonings and Sensitive Areas Site Plans. (Second Consideration) F. Ordinance rezoning 10.15 acres from Medium Density Multifamily (RM-20) to Sensitive Areas Overlay and Planned Housing Development Overlay (RM-20/OSNOPDH) for property located Northwest of Highway 1 and Ruppert Road. (Calloway Lodge/REZ02- 00018) (Pass and Adopt) G. Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Ruppert Hills, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB02-00021) H. Letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a rezoning for an approximate 11.35-acre tract located in Fringe Area C at 3125 Rohret Road SW (CZ02-00007) Council Work Session January 6, 2003 Page 2 Sr. Civil Engr. Scott present for discussion. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar #4e(1) - Resolution ... commemial lots in Aviation Commerce Park) The City Attorney stated it was not her intent to have placed this item on the Consent Calendar so Council could remove for separate consideration if they so wish. Council Member Kanner requested the item be deleted for separate discussion. 2. (Consent Calendar #4d(1) - Resolution of intent ... to approve lease agreement ... Qwest ... Iowa City Public Library Space ...) Council Member Vanderhoef requested information on whether the space would be secured or available after hours; rent from the space goes to what fund? The City Manager stated revenues are traditionally put in general fund and then credited back against the library, and suggested that be discussed during the budget process. 3. (Consent Calendar #-4e(1) - Resolution ... commercial lots in Aviation Commerce Park) In response to Mayor Lehman, the City Attorney stated the Council would review and make a recommendation to the Commission just as the Commission reviews and make a recommendation on a sale to the Council. 4. (Item #8 - Ordinance amending Title 4 .... "Alcoholic Beverage" ... to amend the prohibition on servings ... to serving ... "containers" ... and delete the exception for "private events") City Attorney Dilkes responded to questions. 5. (Consent Calendar ~f(1) - Correspondence from Candace Peters ... lack of HUD funding) Council Member Kanner requested Council consideration of a resolution to our Senators requesting reconsideration of our application. Majority of Council agreed that a letter be sent to our congressional delegation. 6. (ConsentCalendar#-4f(1)-Correspondencefrem EideBailly... audited financial statements) In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager stated that the mandatory vacation issue for certain people will try to be accomplished within the present labor agreement. Council Member Kanner requested a memo upon completion, and also asked for a discussion during the budget of GASB 34 compliance. 7. (Item #9 - Resolution ... authorizing acquisition ..426 Bayard Street ... abating the nuisance) City Attorney Dilkes requested the item be deferred to January 21 to allow notice be given to the property owner. 8. (Consent Calendar #4f(1) - Correspondence from DavidTingwald ... Northside Neighborhood Association ... Eagle Country Market) Council Member Kanner requested the Economic Development Committee discuss the request, and decide whether it is worthwhile to contact them or write a letter. Mayor Lehman stated the item would be added to the agenda. 9. (Consent Calendar #-4f(1) - Correspondence from Mike Henry ... Mediacom) In response to Council Member Kanner, Council agreed to write a letter to Mediacom, for the Mayor' Council Work Session January 6, 2003 Page 3 signature, copied to the Telecommunications Commission stating their concerns with removal of the Spanish channel from the basic package. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board - Mayor Lehman AIRPORT OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL PROJECT Stanley Consultants Representatives Mike Donnelly and Cathy Weikel presented information. Airport Manager O'Neil present for discussion. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined in the presentation. (O'Neil) NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING TASK FORCE DRAFT ORDINANCE - REGULATION OF NUISANCE PROPERTIES (IP1 of 1/2 Info Packet) HIS Director Boothroy outlined the proposed ordinance. After discussion Council directed staff to include an innocent tenant provision; agreed to target the "6(b)" list, and eliminate "6(a)"' but include some more narrowly defined criminal code provisions as part of "6(b)"; clarification from the landlords about eviction experience and tailoring the list of crimes to those which have an impact on the neighborhood; call out the Noise Ordinance; and come back to Council after input is received from apartment owners. Council requested a list repeat offenses affected based on November, December, January information; supported the filing of the criminal complaint as being the trigger for the ordinance (versus disposition of the criminal charge); and stated their intent for separate public discussion on the proposal prior to action. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined and report back at second Council meeting in February. (Boothroy) HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS (IP2 of 1/2 Info Packet) Majority of Council directed staff to prepare enabling legislation, before November, that would provide for January implementation. STAFF ACTION: Prepare ordinance for February 4 agenda. (Dilkes) COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member O'Donnell raised concerns regarding five Council Members attending Economic Development meetings. Mayor Lehman requested City Attorney input. (City Attorney Dilkes absent from the room.) 2. Mayor Lehman requested staff investigate installation of lighting at First and Scott. Staffwill follow up. 3. City Clerk Karr noted agenda items were due for the joint meeting with the School District, Johnson County, and neighboring City Councils on January 22. Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM.