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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Regular Formal
dune 02, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall - Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER. ~~~ ~ ~ ~~y'-~ /~~%n?~~~
ROLL CALL.
ITEM 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION.
a) MidAmerican to Fire Station #2 '~~~~?~Z~
ITEM 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
a) Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
1. May 18, Regular Council Work Session
2. May 19, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete
b) Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any
recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon
separate Council action).
1. Parks and Recreation Commission: December 10, 2008
2. Board of Adjustment: January 14, 2009
3. Board of Adjustment: January 20, 2009
4. Historic Preservation Commission: April 13, 2009
5. Human Rights Commission: April 21, 2009
6. Board of Appeals: December 1, 2008
7. Animal Care Task Force: April 24, 2009
8. Housing and Community Development Commission: April 16, 2009
9. Housing and Community Development Commission: May 4, 2009
10. Planning and Zoning Commission: May 7, 2009
11. Police Citizens Review Board: March 10, 2009
June 2, 2009 City of Iowa City Page 2
c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal:
1. Class B Beer Permit for NPC International, Inc., dba Pizza Hut $4358,
1926 Keokuk St.
2. Class C Beer Permit for EI Paso Tienda y Taqueria, Inc., dba EI Paso
the Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.
3. Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #422, 513 S.
Riverside Dr.
4. Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the United States dba Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949
Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609 Highway 6 East.
5. Class C Liquor License for Not a Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E.
Washington St.
6. Outdoor Service Area for Not a Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E.
Washington St.
7. Class C Liquor License for MP Investments, LLC, dba Vito's, 118 E.
College St.
8. Class C Liquor License for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220
Highway 6 W.
9. Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220
Highway 6 W.
d) Motions.
1. CONSIDER A MOTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF VOTERS FOR
SALES TAX ELECTION HELD MAY 5, 2009.
e) Public Hearings.
o~j - J & S 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JUNE 16, 2009 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON / US HWY
6 BRIDGES FLOOD REPAIR PROJECT [ER-3715(641)--8R-52 & ER-
3715(642)--8R-52], DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project includes repair of flood damaged
infrastructure under the Burlington Street (westbound) Bridge and the
US Hwy 6 Bridge. The project will include installation of stone
revetment to protect the bridge abutment, replacement of retaining wall,
replacement of wood guard fence and debris cleanup and seeding. The
estimated construction cost is $76,703 and will be funded with $74,056
in Federal Funds and the remainder in Road Use tax proceeds.
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oc~_ ( 9 2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JUNE 16, 2009 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE
FLOOD REPAIR PROJECT [ER-3715(638)--8R-52], DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project includes repair of flood damaged
infrastructure along Riverside Drive. The project will include flushing of
storm sewer facilities and pavement repair along N. Riverside Drive
between Hwy 6 and Park Road. The estimated construction cost is
$34,892 and will be funded with $27,914 in Federal Funds and the
remainder in Road Use tax proceeds.
oq- /9~ 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JUNE 16, 2009 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY /SHERATON HOTEL PEDESTRIAN
WALKWAY IMPROVEMENT JOINT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: The project will involve improving the exterior pedestrian
access easement located at 210 South Dubuque Street, west and south
of the Sheraton hotel building. The work includes demolition of the
existing walkway and features, and installation of new concrete paving,
new and additional lighting, architectural and landscaping elements, and
way-finding signage. The goal of the joint project is to improve the safety
and aesthetics of the walkway in exchange for the hotel being allowed to
lock off the interior walkway upon its completion. The estimated cost is
$249,500 and the funding for this project is split 50/50 between the
Sheridan Hotel and the City. The City share will be paid from TIF
increment revenues in the City University 1 district.
f) Resolutions.
~9 ~ 141 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND U.S. BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1034 CONKLIN LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: U.S. Bank has requested that the City approve a
Subordination Agreement for property at 1034 Conklin Lane. On
September 8, 1995, the owners of the property received funding from
the City of Iowa City through the Housing Rehabilitation Program. The
property has enough equity to cover the City's lien position.
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v~ - I9 ~- 2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2527 WHISPERING PRAIRIE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity owns the property
located at 2527 Whispering Prairie Avenue and received assistance
though the City of Iowa City's HOME Investment Partnership Funds.
The HOME assistance is secured by a mortgage on this property and
four (5) other lots. Habitat is conveying this property to a family.
Because the family has executed a mortgage in favor of the City to
secure the HOME assistance, the City can release this particular lot.
g) Correspondence.
1. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Install bike lanes on Market Street
and Jefferson Street between Governor Street and Gilbert Street [Staff (5R~
memorandum and correspondence from Cody Gieselman included].,( ~ e.:A~C, A~~''~'°`~)
2. Jill and Justin Fishbaugh: Non-FEMA buyouts in Parkview Terrace t~ ~ ~ dt X
3. Chris Jose: Panhandlers
4. Rent Control: DeeAnna Blette(X2), Holly Hart, Victoria Schweiger
5. Gary Sanders(X3): FBI infiltrates Iowa City Peace Group
6. Garry Klein: Fish kill in Iowa City ~.g~, ~~~ ~.~~~~ s~zwa~~~,~,~.~
7. Jamie Good: Building a park in the Lakeside area
8. Joseph Jason: Daniel S. Jason
9. Gary Sanders: Gang "tagging"
10. Abe Kline: Unfunded project #10-North Dodge Reconstruction ~~
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ITEM 4. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
item.
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TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: Additions June 2
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEM 3g(1) Nick Maddix: Install bike lanes on Market and Jefferson Street between
Governor Street and Gilbert Street
(6) Fish kill in Iowa City [staff response included]
(10) Abe Kline (X2): Unfunded project #10-North Dodge Reconstruction
June 2, 2009
ITEM 5.
City of Iowa City
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PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. (Item's "b" will proceed as outlined in
the City Attorney's memo of 2/28/07 entitled "Rezonings, Due Process and Ex parte
communications.")
a) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 16 ON AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING, ADDING A BUSINESS
SERVICES LAND USE CATEGORY, MODIFYING THE STREET WIDTH
STANDARDS FOR INSTITUTIONAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND
CLARIFYING APPLICABLE REGULATIONS TO AND ALLOW MINOR
MODIFICATIONS TO SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE PUBLIC
ZONE.
Comment: At its May 21, 2009 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Busard &Plahutnik
absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this
ordinance. Staff recommended approval in a report dated May 15. Approval
will add a Business Services land use category, modify the street width
standards for institutional uses in residential zones, and clarify applicable
regulations to and allow minor modifications to site development standards in
the Public Zone. These zoning code amendments are intended to correct or
clarify provisions that have proved problematic.
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b) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 23.25 ACRES
d~~ `~'3~ OF PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE 400 - 500 BLOCKS OF N. VAN
BUREN STREET, THE 300 - 500 BLOCKS OF N. GILBERT STREET, THE
300 - 700 BLOCKS OF N. LINN STREET, THE 200 - 300 BLOCKS OF
RONALDS STREET, THE 200 - 300 BLOCKS OF CHURCH STREET, THE
200 - 500 BLOCKS OF FAIRCHILD STREET, AND 200 - 400 BLOCKS OF
DAVENPORT STREET FROM NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
RESIDENTIAL (RNS-12) ZONE TO HISTORIC DISTRICT OVERLAY/
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION RESIDENTIAL (OHD / RNS-12)
ZONE AND-FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS-8) ZONE
TO HISTORIC DISTRICT OVERLAY/MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
(OHD/RS-8) ZONE. (REZ09-00001) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its April 2 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Plahutnik abstaining), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. A
its March 12 meeting by a vote of (7-0 Hirschman, Michaud and Wagne
absent) the Historic Preservation Commission also recommended approval.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 7. Approval will establisl
the Northside Historic Preservation District and require that the Historic
Preservation Commission review demolition permits and building permits tha
affect the exterior of buildings within the district. Protest petitions representinc
over 20% of the property within the proposed district have been submitted
therefore, a super majority (6 out of 7 voting in favor) is necessary to pass thi;
ordinance. Correspondence included in Council packet. ~ em^c ~
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~ R_ .4„~,4.~ c) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING,
ESTABLISHING DEFINITIONS AND A USE CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURE
FOR DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS AND ALCOHOL SALES-
ORIENTED RETAIL USES AND ESTABLISHING MINIMUM
SPACING REQUIREMENTS FOR DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND FOR ALCOHOL-SALES ORIENTED RETAIL
USES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2), CENTRAL
BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5), AND CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) ZONES.
(PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its April 16 meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Pluhutnik absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated March 5. Approval will establish a minimum
separation requirement between bars in all commercial zones that allow these
uses and a minimum separation requirement in the Central Business Zones
between retail establishments, such as liquor stores, that receive a significant
amount (25% or more) of their gross income from the sale of alcohol and
alcoholic beverages.
Action:
O~ .. 193 d) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL
PLAT OF SCOTT - SIX INDUSTRIAL PARK , 2ND ADDITION, A
RESUBDIVISION OF A PART OF LOT 36, SCOTT-SIX INDUSTRIAL PARK,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB09-00001)
Comment: At its May 7, 2009 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Freerks absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to approval
of legal papers and construction drawings.. Staff recommended approval in a
report dated May 7, 2009. It is anticipated that legal papers and construction
drawings will be approved prior to the June 2 City Council meeting. Approval
will allow establish a 2-lot, 3.06-acre industrial subdivision located at 2802
Independence Road.
Action:
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ITEM 6. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2009 PCC PAVEMENT PATCHING
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY
EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project involves repairing sanitary sewer manhole castings in the
street pavement at 25 locations and replacing arterial street pavement at 9 locations
throughout Iowa City. This project includes patching only and does not include
diamond grinding for smoothness. The estimate of construction cost is $240,000 and
will be funded with Road Use tax proceeds and Wastewater revenues.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
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Action:
ITEM 7. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD HIGHWAY 218 RESURFACING
PROJECT [ESL-3715(643)--7S-52], ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY
TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS.
Comment: This project will resurface Old Highway 218 from Highway 1 and 6
south to Mormon Trek Boulevard. The project includes milling the existing asphalt
surface and placing a new asphalt surface the entire width and length of the project.
This project does not include diamond grinding for smoothness. The estimated
construction cost is $750,000 and will be funded with $650,000 in Federal funds
(stimulus) and the remainder with Road Use tax proceeds.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
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Action:
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ITEM 8. AMENDING TITLE 3, FINANCES TAXATION AND FEES, CHAPTER 4, SCHEDULE
OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES, SECTION 8,
PARKING VIOLATIONS, TO AMEND PARKING FEES, RATES, AND FINES.
Comment: This ordinance includes increases in parking meter and monthly parking
permit rates, as well as parking citation fines. These changes would be effective July 1,
2009. The increases in parking citation fines and parking meter rates are a component
of the proposed plan to minimize congestion in downtown Iowa City, The increase in
monthly parking permit rates would result in a rate similar to the rate charged by the
University of Iowa for covered parking facilities.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action:
ITEM 9. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ENTITLED "DISORDERLY CONDUCT" TO
BEHAVIOR IN THE DESCRIPTION OF
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INCLUDE FIGHTING OR VIOLENT
DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (FIRST
Comment: The current Iowa City ordinance prohibiting disorderly .conduct does not
include a prohibition on engaging in fighting or violent behavior. This proposed
ordinance amendment adds such behavior to the description of disorderly conduct,
thereby making such behavior a simple misdemeanor under the local code. By
adopting this amendment, the City's ordinance will more closely mirror the state's
regulation of disorderly conduct. Staff memorandum included in Council's packet.
Action:
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ITEM 10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 9, TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT PROCEDURES, SECTION 4,
IMPOUNDMENT FOR ACCUMULATED PARKING VIOLATIONS, SUBSECTION A:
DETERMINATION OF TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT, TO COUNT RAMP
CHARGES AND VEHICLE UNLOCK FEES TOWARD THE $50 "TOW THRESHOLD
AMOUNT", AND TO ELIMINATE THE REFERENCE TO AT LEAST FIVE (5)
PARKING TICKETS; AND TITLE 9, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 1:
DEFINITIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC PROVISIONS,
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS, TO INCLUDE DEFINITIONS OF "RAMP CHARGES" AND
"VEHICLE UNLOCK FEE." (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Currently City Code allows for the towing and impoundment of a vehicle
after it has accumulated (5) or more parking tickets or $50 or more in accumulated
parking violations, but does not currently count ramp charges or vehicle unlock fees
toward the tow threshold which means that a vehicle can not be towed no matter how
much is owed in ramp charges or vehicle unlock fees. This ordinance will define
"Ramp Charges" and "Vehicle Unlock Fee" and provide the ability to collect from those
that owe the City more than $50 in these vehicle related charges.
Action:
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ITEM 11. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 4, PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 6, PARKING IN
ALLEYS: SUBSECTION B, ALLEYS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS: PARAGRAPH 2,
TO LIMIT PARKING IN AN ALLEY TO TEN (10) MINUTES. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Currently City Code allows fora (10) minute parking time limit in alleys for
vehicles, unless they are there to "load or unload goods, wares and merchandise for
any business establishment abutting the alley" and this has in effect lead to the abuse
of these parking privileges by vehicles remaining in the alleys far longer than
necessary to accomplish their loading or unloading. Staff recommends that all parking
in alleys be limited to (10) minutes.
Action:
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ITEM 12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE .AMENDING TITLE 9, MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 4, PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 1, PARKING
PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIED PLACES, SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 6, AND TITLE
9, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 4, PARKING REGULATIONS,
SECTION 7: VEHICLES ON PARKING AREA, SUBSECTION B: STANDARDS,
PARAGRAPH 3, SUBPARAGRAPH C, TO CHANGE THE PARKING RESTRICTION
FROM WITHIN FIVE FEET (5') OF A FIRE HYDRANT TO THE FIVE FEET (5') OF
CURB SPACE IN FRONT OF THE FIRE HYDRANT. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Currently City Code prohibits parking "within five feet (5') of a fire hydrant"
allowing the adjacent curb space to be entirely blocked by a legally parked vehicle if
the fire hydrant is at least five feet (5') from the curb and inhibiting the fire department
in its access to such a hydrant with no legal remedy to force vehicles to be removed
as needed. The Fire Department requests and recommends this amendment to
prohibit vehicles from parking in front of fire hydrants.
Action:
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ITEM 13. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING METER ZONES AND PARKING LOTS, SECTION
6, PENALTIES; PARKING TICKETS: BY ADDING SUBSECTION D, RETURNED
CHECKS:, TO ALLOW FOR THE RECOUPMENT OF FINANCIAL PENALTIES AND
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS UPON THE RETURN OF ANY CHECK OR AUTOMATIC
BANK DEBIT. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The City currently incurs financial penalties and administrative costs
upon the City's deposit of non-sufficient-fund checks or automatic bank debits in
payment for parking fees, charges, fines, and penalties. The City charges a fee
(currently $15.00) for all returned checks or automatic bank debits for water service,
but not for parking costs. Staff recommends that the same fees be charged for any
checks or debit payments of parking fees, fines, charges or penalties which are
returned for any reason to the City from the financial institution from which it is written
to establish a level of recovery uniform with the City Water Division.
Action:
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ITEM 14. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 9, TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT PROCEDURES, SECTION 1,
TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLES; NOTICES,
SUBSECTION A, TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT AUTHORIZED:, TO AMEND THE
NOTICE REQUIREMENT FROM SEVENTY-TWO (72) HOURS TO TWENTY-FOUR
(24) HOURS BEFORE TOWING VEHICLES FROM CITY-OWNED PARKING RAMPS.
(FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: City Parking staff have encountered an increasing number of vehicles being
stored long-term in City-owned ramps, preventing others from using the spaces for short-
term parking, as intended. Current City Code prohibits parking in a City-owned or
operated lot or ramp for more than 24 hours, however it also requires notice to the
vehicle owner of at least 72 hours before towing. Staff recommends that the notice be
changed, so that a vehicle that has been parked illegally in excess of 24 hours may be
towed and impounded after a 24 hour notice which would allow increased availability of
parking in ramps.
Action:
ITEM 15. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 9, TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT PROCEDURES, SECTION 4,
IMPOUNDMENT FOR ACCUMULATED PARKING VIOLATIONS:, SUBSECTION B,
NOTICE OF TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT; HEARING:, TO ELIMINATE THE
REQUIREMENT THAT THE VEHICLE BE IN VIOLATION OF PARKING
REGULATIONS AT THE TIME OF TOWING OR IMPOUNDMENT AND STREAMLINE
NOTICE PROVISIONS. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Currently City Code requires that in order for a vehicle to be towed and
impounded, the vehicle must be in violation of Iowa City parking regulations at the time of
towing. Staff recommends that a vehicle with an accumulation of (5) parking tickets or
$50 in outstanding parking fines be allowed to be towed if found on a public street or in a
public parking lot even if not in violation of any parking regulations at the time. Staff also
recommends that the Notice of towing procedures be on every ticket thereby eliminating
the requirement of mailing a separate notice.
Action:
ITEM 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN FARM
off- ~ cl (P LEASES AND SECURITY AGREEMENTS FOR ANY AND ALL AGRICULTURAL
LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: This resolution authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate,
execute, renew and manage farm leases and security agreements for agricultural land
the City may now own or later acquire, upon approval by the City Attorney's Office. Staff
recommends approval of this resolution in order to expedite the process by which the
City enters into and negotiates farm leases.
Action:
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ITEM 17. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL
p9_ ~~,,, FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009-
JUNE 30, 2010.
Comment: This is a one-year agreement which includes a 3.05% across-the-board
wage increase and additional $5 per month contribution by each employee toward their
family health insurance premium, and minor increases in annual payments for holidays
and longevity. A tentative agreement including these contract adjustments was
approved by Council in January 2009.
Action:
ITEM 18. COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.
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a) SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee: One vacancy for a term ending June 30,
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ITEM 19. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be
18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [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.]
Previous:
a) Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011.
(Carl Williams resigned) (2 males and 0 females currently serve).
b) Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment -One vacancy to fill afive-year term January
1, 2009 -December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel) (2 males and 0
females currently serve).
c) Airport Zoning Commission -One vacancy to fill asix-year term January 1,
2006 -December 31, 2011. (Term expires for Mark Anderson) (3 males and 0
females currently serve).
d) Board of Adjustment -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, plus afive-year term ending January 1, 2015. (Ned Wood
resigned) (2 males and 2 females currently serve).
e) Appeals, Board of -One vacancy to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -
December 31, 2013, one for a Mechanical Professional. (Term expires for Tim
Fehr) (5 males and 1 female currently serve).
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f) Youth Advisory Commission -One vacancy to fill atwo-year term
One (1) person -Tate High
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010.
(3 males and 3 females currently serve)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2009.
g) Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy for a Longfellow
Representative to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
March 29, 2011. (Carl Hirschman resigned) (4 males and 5 females currently
serve).
h) Library, Board of Trustees -Three vacancies to fill six-year terms July 1, 2009
-July 1, 2015. (Term expires for Linzee Kull McCray, Thomas Dean, William
Korf) (4 males and 2 females currently serve).
i) Telecommunications Commission -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2012. (Brett Gordon resigned) (3
males and 1 female currently serve).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009.
ITEM 20. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 21. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. ~/
ITEM 22
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager. ~
b) City Attorney. ~~
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ITEM 23. ADJOURNMENT
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