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Home My WebLink About1973-03-06 AgendaAGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 6, 1973, 4:00 P.M. Item No. 1 Meeting to order Roll Call Invocation Item No. 2 Reading of minutes for regular Council meetings of February 20 and February 27, 1973. Item No. 3 Public Discussion. Item No. 4 Approval of Bills Item No. 5 Receive minutes of boards and commissions. Item No. 6 Issuance of permits. Item No. 7 Correspondence to Council. a. Letter from Alan R. Leff requesting passage of a resolution restricting parking to one hour time limit on the west side of Maiden Lane. b. Letter from Arlis Swartzendruber, 331 South Lucas, requesting use of vacant lot at 333 South Lucas for recreation purposes. C. Letter from Ms. Martha Wells concerning recycling program. d. Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Ralph A. Hess, 2112 F Street, concerning parking on F Street. e. Letter from Guy J. Birch, HUD ARea Office, concerning status of R-18 Urban Renewal Project. f. Letter from Guy J. Birch, HUD Area Office, concerning status of the proposed parking facility in connection with the R-14 Urban Renewal Project. g. Letter from Cecil Miller, Donald Brogla, and Clark Walden, requesting installation of a sanitary sewer in the 2100, 2200 blocks of South Riverside Drive. h, Letter from Harold Hughes, U.S. Senator, requesting information on federal funds for local programs. Item No. 7 (Continued) i. Letter from Marianne Milkman, Chairman of Project GREEN Bikeways Committee, proposing a bicycle and hiking path from the Mayflower Apartments to ,the Coralville Dam Road. Item No. 8 Discussion of proposed tenant -landlord code with Protective Association for Tenants. Item No. 9 Consider ordinance establishing method of zoning classi- fication of lassification,of lands annexed to the City. (3rd Reading) Item No. 10 Consider ordinance amending the zoning code, 8.10.16C, concerning bulk Storageofoils, petroleum, and similar inflammable liquids and chemicals.(1st Reading) Item No. 11 Consider ordinance rezoning certain property from Nil to M2 requested by Capitol Propane Gas Company in the BDI Industrial Park (vicinity; of cul-de-sac of Industrial Park Road. (3rd Reading). Item No. 12 Consider ordinance rezoning Courtcrest, Inc., property on 'Muscatine Avenue (portion of the former property of Saint Mark's Methodist Church) directly north of the intersection of ,Dover St eet, from RIB to R2 zone. (1st Reading) Item No. 13 Consider adoption of resolutions initiating the Business Relocation Mall planting project, City -University Project, Iowa R-14, Item No. 14 Consider adoption of resolutions initiating the 1973 Court Street sanitary sewer improvement project. Item No. 15 Consider adoption of resolutions initiating the 1973 Court Street paving improvement project. Item No. 16' Consider adoption of resolutions initiating the demolition and site clearance contract No. II for the City -University Project, Iowa R-14. Item No. 17 Consider resolution accepting work for Civic Plaza Parking Area - Division II. Item No. 18 Consider resolution authorizing agreement with Mainstem, Inc. for Mainstem Equipment Management System. Item No. 19 Public hearing on adoption of the 1970 Edition.of the Uniform Plumbing Code with amendments. Item No. 23 Public Discussion. Item No. 23 Request for executive session to discuss fair market value of parcels of land in the Urban Renewal Area. Item No. 24 Adjournment. L AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 6, 1973, 4:00 P.M. Item No. 1 MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL r INVOCATION•F+ikvv Taw MwriurjI J%AliCvl�Ca{ito�lc��hVJG�. Item No. 2 READING OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS OF FEBjtUUppRY 20, AND FEBRUARY 27, 1973. !'•11� Item No. 3 PUBLI-aC TDISCUSSION. p Dawe. /riw, � e - Ia9t a.pp�iea},o�oF yocrc. SnI Cvp�a Hed �o/LI�.Qov•ra,vdk ZP ou,�c,l waKia io'cG�c..gn �ol�cy?"7�/WewwHi }j.�oiNc�, MoT Ta6t'Speedu.,by. C,ty�,..,,pv.�d J�.ot be,4q ia�trt.tDYpoF 6s-:woll„�ac6y(',.,�11' CPo Uofl s- Item.No. 4 APPROVAL OF BILLS. Comment: Bills in the amount of $5750025.58 are submitted for approval. J Action: l /VL 4../,m� Item No.. 5 RECEIVE MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. a. Housing Commission meeting of February 7, 1973. b. Human Relations Commission meeting of February 19, 1973. c. CATV Committee meeting of February 19, 1973. d. Charter Committee meetings of February 14, 15, and February 21, 1973. Item No. 6 ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. a. Consider resolution to refund cigarette permit for _ _ g Canteen Food $ Vending, dba Texaco Service, 301 Kirkwood Avenue. Action: ! KJ i4.if - ^ // ,,,vc ,t I C4 ii it ------------ ci <> 1 i a' 1 SC'"�'�_ f .\..� L� ... 17.. I'. C" •' llC �1-(r�...:.. �� /Y1�. Q,., _-._ t ,i^- • � -�! � � Iu! ! ✓C..-Y'1.1«r 4'1�4.b� C l..-.•,_��—C 11 ..'4-,t. t�... ✓L E-�!✓ - /'�i P .1-�Gu.�cs (z-• ,.-': r��<_�r._.t ,. .., c.%.:rte r1 ^/c , ' (�� `� C...�f'a. 1^.0 ...1 �a_..LLy ♦ ;'L. L.1 �LI u 4«l. ..Co i page 2. Agenda March 6, 1973 Item No. 7 CORRESPONDENCE TO COUNCIL. ale, a. Letter from Alan R. Leff requesting passage of aha resolution restricting parking to one hour time o limit on the west side of Maiden Lane. ? Action:iNes.u-ere.Pvs.,.a.lrr4�N oa &'V. Sew.Q.v(s f;UVA Vov. C CJ i�o�rcPC� �F�1� on ST 2 W{lo arop -k .Chl ? Cnvotxue '11 nlleyc 'h�_/Na(tira�.�t+e-Fla.. b. Letter from Arlis Swartzendruber, 331 South Lucas, Cow tST. requesting use of vacant lot at 333 South Lucas for recreationpurposes 13v) C"qL, PV(CIA.%r-1 - COOVI-pariveae_ iRVIJge pz(o I - Cf Cvo@y._Mihi Action: c. Letter from Ms. Martha Wells concerning recycling program. 1 'Action: '�1 /d7Sf�-(�o� a /(.-�an1'(. S�ilcY I7-hV•ro[al('_�i d. Letter from Mr. $ Mrs. Ralph A. Hess, 2112 F Street, concerning parking on F Street.' Action: / U l/ ' - �Lt d / Jl' .O n w IGI-Ie--(/ /p�f i.l.l • (.i. -C -C` A -o{/ . e. Letter from Guy J. Birch, HUD Area Office, concerning status of R-18 Urban Renewal Project. Action:r f. Letter from Guy J. Birch, HUD Area Office, concerning status of the proposed parking facility in connection with the R-14 Urban Renewal Project. Action: `, ! • i item No. 7 (Continued) g. Letter from Cecil Miller, Donald Brogla, and C�d.Y�pc Ekerk Walden, requesting installation of a sani- tary sewer in the 21000 2200 blocks of South Riverside Drive. / Action: 7�I R vepaT ick h. Letter from Harold 'Hughes , U.S. Senator, requesting information/ on federal funds for local programs. -Action: I C `It -I � A)lrn 14 i, etter from Marianne Milkman„ Chairman of Project GREEN Bikeways Committee, proposing a bicycle and hiking path from the Mayflower Apartments to the 'C�••F=� ^� ' Coralville Dam Road. ! / Gtl' 63.0lZ'� obi feGn+t�. .. �...L.a*. .+. 1'.tt-.moo. / • y„o-..c.� i Action: A14l 1 �� r� 4 C. t ft � CL.LO� v. Item No.- 8DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED TENANT -LANDLORD CODE WITH PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION FOR TENANTS. Comment: Enclosed is a copy of -a letter from Jim Ryan, PAT Coordinator, requesting that the tenant -landlord code be placed on the agenda, and indicating that a number of questions need to be answered pertain- ing to enactment of an ordinance, and that an in-depth study should be made. Action CkiO l�n� vt�� J4,or`; Item No. 9 CONSIDER ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING METHOD OF ZONING CLASSI- kkP5__ FICATION OF LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY. (3RD READING) Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval • of this proposed ordinance. The staff concurred in the ------ ... .....—.�_...,-.. _. �"��i. _' !i. ..nra.__41 a, to c; _.._. /...Vl il_b, 1 _ _. _��, �.� (.�.. �..^•�.'� �1j.ra rl.� C �:�',`&(N- • l: i 1: J 1 L ! i t t --------------..: ----- i C,' • ( r lls.�i`..1..� `:��,.I .,. .^' y,.�•/1 ,n t!+� tt ---- -------_. _:_...1 �L_.. f _—1.:J_�la�,S—SlC_t_�<t,.�_i.C_.,__. _.'�' _ ._- �� .l_. Vc_.u�. L:a,, _.: �. S.t.•n�G_�G., :...... _:__. I t s d I. i--� k� 5 I �_�...`.�.-+'�'�^'�'�+--1 _�Li�:_� ��_bl.�_I^ :i�.�b_�= �.��.�L_•. � p 1. Com.. �,.1._... �v. e V'_1�S_......_-�. . `- �^2-._.1.. _ Y L=C:,� � •�_1 :1 In � c� /C , lam. c _._.-? � �'..L. .a cry, %.a- 1 't —..---- -----_ ._..... Jam__-._. ...:..... .. ..:�..____._ .___...__.._...... ___:....-____. _.._-___..-..._ ...._._..._.. .-__.._. .. _•_ __. __•,__-._.._ ... _. _... ........__I..._... i utc suggestion of areas in which additional ordinances would be desirable. The League has r:a Position on the merits concerning any possible land]ord-tenant ordinance. This sub,iect is not preeently within the scope of our program. However, we are concerned about the manner in which the proposal of such an ordinance by a citizens group has been received. The proposed landlord -tenant• ordinance was 1`2" -- d to- tile .Council. In Novemioer the Council referred this'ordinancQAto the Housing Commission y,. presenitly for study. In January the ordinanceiWets stated by the legal staff to be beyond the power of the cit t i %' Was no -led 464 •l kxz J',.o enact. Last veek %'under. �ou�a lsuJ Odori• 4-hc Ora•.inilro..II.. ,a c.-. In iii andvwas referred to e n t;e a l a, the Johnson County Har Association for further study, o r Ji.00rc-c It is frustrating to the e,dvO ate;: f any ordinance to be told only no �" LU ;,, he of that their proposal isj.. If the topic of a proposed ordinance is of concern to a large segmcni. of the public as the proposed landlo d- :naKe- clear -ho �b.e pwb I i c {hai. tenant ordinance appcars to`bc, the Council should ha , beet n d��r<.ia A staffAto indicate the areas of legitimate and lawful local action so that concrete and practicable proposals Can be presented to the Council for the Cnuncilra actiPr� before aczt years lc:.,ses are signed. , % s ;S crcr ic"ff alA �Y�al SI�r'cia.l 1.� ��cFor;s ee"t..ncii rno�ti/ cods h lr t'iri{��v� J t` -co; Stt�?�it7 Again I wish to stress that the Longue ha; no position with respect to the nerits of a landlord-LenanL ordinance. we arc primarily concerned i4,s l•r�bl*�h With encouragiuF rather than frustrating coitstracLive citizen S.nptrt into the local governmental process. If the Counc:i.l docs not. directly indicate that constructive legal activity is occt:rinC in an area c^ ci.Lizcn urnrrern this, I Item No. 9 (Continued) recommendation that newly annexed lands be zoned to their proper use category after appropriate planning analysis and study. Public hearing was held February 13. z Ly— al�au3rd �• �,v�w Action: 'L�� -�s ., T a e w l N 0-J"Or Rn all Item No. 10 CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE, 8.10.16C, CONCERNING BULK STORAGE OF OILS, PETROLEUM, AND SIMILAR INFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND CHEMICALS. (1ST READING) Comment: This zoning code modification would change thepresent set-backrequirements'of 150, to a setback that varies according to size of the storage tank) and which is identical to the requirements of the National Fire, Protection Association. The Planning and Zoning Com- mission voted unanimously to approve the zoning amendment. The staff and Fire Marshal concur in this recommendation. Publichearing was held February 27. A'copy of the ordinance is enclosed: ,r _ -r' - G -All Action: "" Item No. 11 Comment: Action: l srt ? CONSIDER ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM M1 TO M2 REQUESTED BY.CAPITOL PROPANE GAS _COMPANY IN THE BDI INDUSTRIAL PARK (VICINITY OF CUL-DE-SAC OF INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD. (3RD READING) Capitol Propane, Inc., has submitted a rezoning request from Ml to M2 for 3 acres in the Industrial Park just. south of the C.R.I.& P. right -'of -way. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to approve the rezoning. The staff concurs in this recommendation. Public hearing was held February 27, and two readings were given. b -al l ak.e- s 411 AAIMu. to,^rt Item No. 12 CONSIDER ORDINANCE REZONING COURTCREST, INC., PROPERTY ON MUSCATINE AVENUE (PORTION OF THE FORMER PROPERTY OF SAINT; MARK'S METHODIST CHURCH) DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF DOVER STREET, FROM RIB TO R2 ZONE. (1ST READING) Comment: Courtcrest, Inc., is requesting a rezoning from RIB to R2 of 2.25 acres which contains the former St. Mark's Church. building. A previous rezoning request was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its September 28, 1972 meeting.- At that time it was decided to leave the zoning as RIB for this portion of the entire tract. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted ,3-2 to deny this current rezoning request. The developer had then requested a public hearing on the rezoning request. - Public hearing was held on February 27. Action:. Item No. 13 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS INITIATING.THE BUSINESS ____$ I ... _ _ --- Comment: Comment: Action: RELOCATION MALL PLANTING PROJECT, CITY -UNIVERSITY PROJECT, IOWA R-14': A. CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR MARCH 27, 1973. -ti��ay�. B. CONSIDERRESOLUTION DIRECTING ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS./L!J e-z`II ayc C. CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC'HEARING ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR MARCH 27, 197, AND CEIVE IDS ON MARCH 29, 1973, AT 10:00A.M. The above resolutions are necessary to initiate the plant- ing project which is part of the modular units being constructed on Clinton 'Street between BurlingtonStreetand Washington Street as part of the Iowa R-14 Urban Renewal Project. The staff will be prepared to discuss this project in further detail at the. Council meeting on March 6, 1973. I Item No. 14 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS INITIATING THE 1973 COURT STREET SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. A. CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 1973. RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR MARCH 271 X83_ B. CONSIDER RESOLUTION DIRECTING ENGINEER TO PREPARE W-alL�Ne PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. ?4)0 C. CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR,MARCH 27, 19CI73/, AND RECEIVE BIDS ON MARCH 29, 1973, AT 10:00 A.M. (�j L�✓-a 11 �.ye Comment: The above resolutions are necessary to initiate the 1973 Court StreetSanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Under this sewers will be constructed on Court ,project,sanitary Street and Maiden Lane :to provide for improved sanitary sewer service' that would' not be available with the exist- • ing sewer system. The staff will be prepared to discuss this project in further detail at the Council meeting on March 6, 1973. ` Action: Item No. 15 CONSIDER.ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS INITIATING THE 1973 COURT STREET PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. J�5 A. CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARI G N R SOLU- ��-a j�ayE! TION OF NECESSITY FOR MARCH 27, 1973. B. CONSIDER RESOLUTION DIRECTEN GI1ER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. II 2--a�/�y� C. CONSIDER RESOLUTION'SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR MARCH 27, 1973 AND RE EIVE BIDS ON MARCH 29, 1973,AT 10:00 A.M. Comment: The above resolutions are necessary to initiate the 1973 Court Street Paving Improvement Project. Under this program Court Street will be rebuilt and paved to a width of 43 ,feet back-to-back of curb from Gilbert Street to Madison Street. In addition, considerable work will be included in this contract for the improvement of the WV te - _.. � h�.,..✓- � Vim, \=J.ry �I.� 4fn Q...�-j�<'� �. L_. ._. ..- - � Item No. 15 (Continued) storm sewer system on Court Street. The staff will be prepared to discuss this project in further detail at the Council meeting on March 6, 1973. Action: Item No. 16 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS INITIATING THE DEMOLI- TION AND EMOLITION'AND SITE CLEARANCE.CONTRACT NO. II FOR THE CITY UNIVERSITY PROJECT, IOWA R-14.' A. CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON g — -- RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR MARCH 27, 1973.IL) A2 B. CONSIDER RESOLUTION DIRECTING EN INEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. C!.I- Bc--�� aLi� C. CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR MARCH 27, 173, AND REBIDS ON. MARCH, 29, 1973, AT 10:00 A.M. r� �Lle Comment: The above resolutions are necessary to initiate the second demolition and site clearance project in the Urban Renewal Project Area. The staff will be prepared to discuss this project in further detail at the Council meeting on March 6, 1973: Action: Item No. 17 'CONSIDER REKION�TII- Comment: ION ACCEPTING WORK FOR CIVIC PLAZA PARKIN AREA - DIVI This resolution accepts the work done by Pleasant Valley Nurseries, of Iowa City, Iowa for Division II of the Civic Plaza Parking Area Project. The final contract amount for this project is $16,724.40, and the contractor has completed all of the work in accordance with the plans and specifications. The staff recommends adoption of this resolution. ' • Action: I`� Item No. 18 CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH MAINSTEM, INC. FOR MAINSTEM EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. Comment Action: Enclosed is descriptive information regarding establish- ment of a maintenance reporting system for equipment and describing the services of Mainstem, Inc. A copy of the proposed contract is also enclosed. The staff will be prepared to discuss this proposal in further detail at the March 6;Council meeting. 0 Item_No. 19 PUBLIC HEARING ON ,ADOPTION OF THE 1970 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE WITH AMENDMENTS. Comment:' The adoption of the 1970 Uniform Plumbing Code is being considered by; the City in order to meet one of the re- quirements of the City's Workable Program for Urban Renewal. Specifically, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has indicated that the use of certain constructionmaterials, such as plastic pipe, must be allowed if the City's Workable Program is to be `.recertified. , 'If the Workable' Program is not recertified, the pending R-18 Urban Renewal Project cannot be approved and this -will also have.some impact on the amendment of -the R-14 Urban Renewal J 'Project. A few e amedmentts', of the 'Uniform PlumbingCode have been p by Plumbing Examining Board. These amendments are included in the ordinance adopting the code (enclosed). The Building Code `Board 'of Appeals has also commented on the proposed Uniform Plumbing Code. Their comments will be presented at the March 6'Council meeting. The staff will be prepared to`make..comments on the proposed Uniform Plumbing Code at the March 6'meeting. Action: 1 , :- 1 March 15, 1973 TO ALL CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Council has asked the Human Relations Commission to analyze the Griffenhagen & Kroeger (G&K) Job Classification and Pay Scale Report. The Commission, at its regular and special open meetings, will study the G&K Report (a) to learn if it is in violation of any,federal laws and guidelines on discrimination because of race, color, religion, age, sex or national origin, and (b) to recommend what steps must be taken to bring the Report into compliance if so indicated. Whatever the Commission learns from its study, the employees of the City _should feel assured that the City cannot lower the `salary of any employee to correct any inequity. (See p. 23 of the Guidebook cited below.) The results of the Commission study and its recommendation will be public information and will be available for examination. If you wish to study the laws your- self, a handbook entitled 1973 Guidebook to Fair Employment Practices and other materials are available through Tom Palmer at tt—ham is Center or at the Public Library: We would also like to inform you that a complaint against the City of Iowa City as employers has been filed with the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Kansas City. Though the Iowa City HR Commission does not have jurisdiction over this particular complaint you may wish to know that it is unlawful for an employer to harass or retaliate against any employee for filing a formal complaint or for participating in any way in the invest- igation or hearing of such a complaint. (See p. 29 of the Guide- book.) Please share with us your ideas, suggestions, questions, or grievances. We welcome your cooperation to help the City lead in fair employment practices and set an example for Iowa City. The 'names and phone numbers of the HR Commission members are, listed below for your convenience. Your contact is always confi- dential. Page 9 Agenda March 6, 1973 Item No. 20 BUSINESS FROM Tin: CITY COUNCIILL.A pp It \ 1 >+- �2I fyD�lc�ilrel I�� cJ1M �t �� coUl'tR. 4"1 C.JV t e SY' - `vlStd On`F .nH iln �j nM0 J1 �n J1<I t, Item No. 21 REPORT ON MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND THETY ATTORNEY * 7 Srr,d , ,{%ed w( 1 bil oyp.tEV161 err—Re4u-es-rec `1 tt) ti Qadc lrPld eecr/i+k V R,1 /ei_uti, (16, 1r'u 0t1,,. e VP Wr alicvu a4iu�i, '/l Yl,� H. er, c CdUwe ,l J C�z Sal S,- �o�A err«�,J�- Mi4Jl1w.► L I USI SntruM� cbren .o .i .nn.� , K�c1 uc� 1,dr,ht��«1 Sf-ty Item No. 22 PUBLIC DISCUSSION. ef 02, e-vvv'^"..w4..t-/-N...lT-n.iw.�•S-,�..,.�,...(P.r...� , Item No. 23 REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS FAIR MARKET VALUE OF PARCELS OF LAND 'IN'THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA: Comment: The staff appraisal reviews are enclosed for two parcels of land in ltheUrban Renewal area. Action: V Item No. 24 ADJOURNMENT NEXT COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 13, 1973, 4:00 P.M. 0 IM ��O"•,,,/1 "rte-•�r ' �. 'T`��G" � I_ r �. t ,^. n `/•-r lei_.. E.. t. J". "..1 -J � �.s.-^..v�./� � r �t �..,e.. C I,r-i • I1� f . / tel/ I �.... ✓I... / �/_✓ V .-/�,.1-''. 6 �.1 j�/f t r ��YW`-I- t t,� :,,% t