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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-16 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 JUNE 16, 2009 Iowa City City Council regular 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: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Craig, Hargadine, O'Brien, Knoche, Rummel. The Mayor proclaimed: Pride Month -June 2009, Kirsten Plowman accepting; Relay for Life -June 15-20, 2009, Survivor and honorary co-chair Linda Schrock accepting. Public Library Friends Foundation President Elect Tom Martin presented the City with a $100,000 check representing the final payment of the Foundation's pledge of $1 million for the Library expansion completed in 2004. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented. Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, to delete from Consent Calendar separate consideration Item 4c(1), a motion granting a six month Class C Liquor License to Los Cocos, from the Consent Calendar: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: May 26, Special Council Work Session; May 28, Special Council Work Session; June 1, Regular Council Work Session; June 2, Regular 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): Airport Commission -April 16, 2009; Airport Commission -May 6, 2009; Senior Center Commission -April 28, 2009; Senior Center Commission -April 21, 2009; Historic Preservation Commission -May 14, 2009; Parks & Recreation Commission -April 8, 2009; Youth Advisory Commission -May 3, 2009; Youth Advisory Commission -April 23, 2009; Youth Advisory Commission -April 5, 2009; Police Citizens Review Board - May 26, 2009. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: Class C Beer Permit for Walgreen Company, dba Walgreens #5077, 2214 Muscatine Ave.; Renewal: Class C Liquor License for David L. Alberhasky dba Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Dublin Underground, Inc., dba Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St.; Class E Liquor License for Iowa CVS/Pharmacy, LLC, dba CVS/Pharmacy #8547, 2425 Muscatine Ave.; Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market St.; RES. 09-198, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS; RES. 09-199, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Los Cocos, Inc., dba Los Cocos, 1921 Keokuk St. Public Hearings: RES. 09-200, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 30, 2009 TO CONSIDER A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR LOT 1 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION PART TWO AND TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY SAID PROPERTY; RES. 09-201, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE Complete Description June 16, 2009 Page 2 30, 2009 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2009 DURABLE PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence; Barb Stellmach regarding Panhandlers [staff response included]; Animal Shelter letters from Susan Graves, Kassi Helmold, Benjamin Ryan, James Tran; Alcohol letters from Allison Gieswein, Philip Riley; Lily Doershuk regarding Parking fees for lifeguards at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center [staff response included]; Brian Gullickson regarding Funding for Habitat for Humanity; Deb Thornton regarding Bleachers at the soccer complex; Russell Haught regarding Budget concerns; Steve Rudin regarding Metro Bike Trail; Chickens letters from Elizabeth Cummings, Elizabeth Pusack [staff responses included]; Elias Zaharias regarding Greg Roth; Jerry Raaz regarding Development [staff response included]; Annie Tucker regarding FBI infiltration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to approve a six (6) month Class C Liquor License for Los Cocos, Inc., dba Los Cocos, 1921 Keokuk St. Police Chief Hargadine present for discussion. Kenneth Elders distributed a copy of an email from Human Rights Coordinator Bowers regarding Ladies Night Promotion, and requested the license not be approved. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept the correspondence from Mr. Elders. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Heather German, President of Los Cocos Inc., appeared and distributed copies of MySpace communication regarding promotions by Mr. Elder. Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wilburn to accept correspondence from Ms. German. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Libris Fidelis appeared. The Mayor declared the motion to approve the six month license carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Libris Fidelis appeared requesting that speed bumps be installed on all exits of parking ramps and bold lettering asking exiting drivers to yield to pedestrians. A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, that the 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, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving 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], establishing amount of bid Complete Description June 16, 2009 Page 3 security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 09-202, APPROVING 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], 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Riverside Drive Flood Repair Project [ER- 3715(638)-8R-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. No one appeared. Moved by Hayek, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-203, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE FLOOD REPAIR PROJECT [ER-3715(638)--8R-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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-204, APPROVING THE PLANS AND BUDGET FORA 50/50 COST-SHARE PROJECT WITH DAVIDSON HOTELS TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT FOR THE EXTERIOR WALKWAY CONNECTING THE CITY PLAZA TO DUBUQUE STREET AT THE SHERATON HOTEL. Economic Development Coordinator Ford present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Libris Fidelis; UISG Council Liaison Shipley; Louise Young, Capitol House Apts.; Phil Miller, representing Davidson Hotel and the Sheraton. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Hayek. Nays: Wright, Champion, Correia. Absent: None. Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn to accept correspondence from Michael Finlayson. 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 the construction of the Iowa City/Sheraton Hotel Pedestrian Walkway Improvement 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. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 09-205, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY/SHERATON HOTEL PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY IMPROVEMENT 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Complete Description June 16, 2009 Page 4 Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 1, Administration, Chapter 4, General Penalty, Section 1, Violations; Criminal Penalty, and Title 3, Finances Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4, Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties, Section 9, Violation of Various Code Sections, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, that the ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 9, Section 3, entitled "Election Precincts" of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa by amending the boundary of Voting Precinct 12 to reflect a boundary change to the corporate limits of Iowa City, be given first vote. 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 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. 09-4342, AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 1, ENTITLED "DISORDERLY CONDUCT" TO INCLUDE FIGHTING OR VIOLENT BEHAVIOR IN THE DESCRIPTION OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 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 Wilburn, seconded by Wright, 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. 09-4343, 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, 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 Hayek, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Astrid Bennett. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to combine Items 15 through 20. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 the following ordinances be voted on for final passage at this time: ORD. 09-4344, 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 Complete Description June 16, 2009 Page 5 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"; ORD. 09-4345, 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; ORD. 09-4346, 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; ORD. 09-4347, 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; ORD. 09-4348, 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; ORD. 09-4349, 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. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, that the ordinances be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinances adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-206 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2010 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Wlburn, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 09-207, AUTHORIZING AND DESIGNATING THE CITY LANDFILL SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S APPLICATION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO CREATE AN ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Complete Description June 16, 2009 Page 6 Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 09-208, APPROVING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR DISPLAY OF A SCULPTURE ON THE PENINSULA PARK SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE (Jason Messier). 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. 09-209, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR 1807 LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-210, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Correia. Nays: Hayek, Champion. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 09-211, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CABLE TELEVISION DIVISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES DEPARTMENT BY INCREASING THE POSITION OF CABLE TV ADMINISTRATOR FROM .75 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) TO ONE (1) FTE. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion, Hayek, O'Donnell. Nays: Correia. Absent: None. Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 09-212, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. The following individuals appeared: Rachel Selden for property at 2714 Ferndale Dr.; Lois Hughes, 401 E. Linn St., for property at 877 Normandy Dr.; Dan Dombroski for 1918 Kathlin Dr.; and a man representing property at 1910 Kathlin Dr. Individual Council Members expressed their views. After discussion, moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wright, to defer the four properties (2714 Ferndale Dr.; 877 Normandy Dr.; 1918 Kathlin Dr.; and 1910 Kathlin Dr.) to the June 30 Council meeting. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on the amended resolution, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Commission for a Longfellow Representative to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 29, 2011; Library, Board of Trustees for three vacancies to fill six-year terms July 1, 2009 -July 1, 2015; Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2012. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Moved by Wright, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Will Jennings, 311 Fairchild Street, to the Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a five-year term ending January 1, 2015. The Mayor declared the motion carried Complete Description June 16, 2009 Page 7 unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Will Jennings. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, one for a Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term for Tate High January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. 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.] Council Member Correia announced summer activities at the Grant Wood gym and encouraged attendance by kids in the neighborhood. Council Member Wilburn noted Diversity Circle discussions that are scheduled to be held on June 22 and 29 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Grant Wood Elementary School and encouraged participation. Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell shared information on the drawing to be held on Monday, June 22, when 40 people will be given an opportunity to purchase a newly constructed home through the state's Single Family New Construction Unit Production Program. Mayor Bailey reported on her attendance at the neighborhood potlucks affected by last year's flooding, and shared the compliments City staff received. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wright, to adjourn 9:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members,~sent. ~ ~ ' ,w Ma 'an K. Karr, City Clerk ~~'_,---r,®~ CITY CAF [~1NA C[Tl~ 4a(1) ~~~~~~~ ~~~C~R Date: June 4, 2009 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, May 26, 2009, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright UISG: Shipley Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Lewis, O'Malley, Mansfield, Hargadine, Rocca, Boothroy, Craig, Davidson, Moran, Fosse, Tharp, Kopping, Jennings, O'Brien, Nurnberg (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PRIORITY SETTING (IP2 of 5/21 Information Packet) Interim City Manager Helling and Mayor Bailey stated the goal for the meeting would be a review of the memo; direction for FY10 reductions; and guidance for FY11. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Hand Outs and Overheads: - Need to Identify Expense Reductions/Revenue Increases - Assumptions (Growth in Property Values) - Assumptions (Health Insurance Premiums) - Assumptions (IPERS State Public Employees Retirement System) Reductions (IP2 of 5/21 Information Packet) Interim City Manager Helling reviewed the reductions. The following staff appeared: • Senior Center -Coordinator Kopping • City Attorney -City Attorney Dilkes • Fire -Fire Chief Rocca • Library -Director Craig • PCD -Director Davidson • Parks & Rec. -Acting Director Moran • Police -Police Chief Hargadine Revenues (IP2 of 5/21 Information Packet) Interim City Manager Helling reviewed the revenue proposals. The following staff appeared: • Public Works/Engineering -Director Fosse • Senior Center -Coordinator Kopping • Library -Director Craig • Revenue/Accounting/Purchasing -Finance Director O'Malley • H&IS -Director Boothroy • Fire -Fire Chief Rocca • Parks & Rec. -Acting Director Moran • Personnel -Administrator Jennings Council Work Session May 26, 2009 Page 2 Other Possible Revenues (IP2 of 5/21 Information Packet) Interim City Manager Helling reviewed the revenues. The following staff appeared: • City Attorney -City Attorney Dilkes • Parking -Transportation Services Director O'Brien • General Fund -Finance Director O'Malley Reductions FY11 & Beyond (IP2 of 5/21 Information Packet) Interim City Manager Helling reviewed the reductions. The following staff appeared: • Library -Director Craig • Parks & Rec. -Acting Director Moran • Senior Center -Coordinator Kopping • City Clerk -City Clerk Karr • H&IS -Director Boothroy • Fire -Fire Chief Rocca • Personnel -Administrator Jennings • PCD -Director Davidson • Police -Police Chief Hargadine • Document Services -Finance Director O'Malley Other Possible Reductions (IP2 of 5/21 Information Packet) Interim City Manager Helling reviewed the reductions. The following staff appeared: • ECICOG -PCD Director Davidson A number of other services and/or reductions were discussed: Reduction of airport subsidy ITS charge backs Senior programming Fire Station # 4 Direction on Reductions (IP2 of 5/21 Information Packet) After discussion the Council agreed to all of reductions making up the $124,263 of the May 21 memo but moving one item to the "B" list (as not likely to entertain): Library -Discontinue parking subsidy to patrons Other items moved to the "b" list from the memo include: Parks & Rec. -Look at Rec. Center closing early rather than Mercer Park Police -elimination of one CSO Fire -elimination of Capt/tnspector position Parks & Rec. -Pressure washing of City Plaza Direction on Revenues (IP2 of 5/21 Information Packet) After discussion the Council agreed to all of the revenues making up the $136,774 of the May 21 memo and A. Moved the following other revenues to the "B" list: 1. Fire -charge non-residents for vehicle fire response 2. Fire -residential structure fire fee 3. Fire -EMS Medical Service Fee Council Work Session May 26, 2009 Page 3 B. Moved up: 1. Parks & Rec. -increase in cemetery fee and proposal for fees for affiliate groups 2. City Attorney -Charge back to Housing Authority for special services 3. City Attorney -Charge back to Community Development for special services 4. General Fund -Water/Sewer free to general fund users Items for discussion for May 28 meeting Council identified the following items for further discussion: ~ Possible savings in switching to monthly payroll ~ Delivery of senior services ~ Clarification of support for A2 occupancy ~ Airport subsidy ~ Fire station # 4 ~ ITS charge backs Meeting adjourned 9:50 PM. r t~~i_,:,p~,~ CITY OF IOWA C[TY 4a(2) ~ RAC N[ E ~ Date: June 4, 2009. To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, May 28, 2009, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright UISG: Shipley Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Lewis, O'Malley, Mansfield, Rocca, Craig, Fosse, Tharp, Kopping (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) Hand Outs: - Council budget /priorities discussion outline - Reductions - Revenue - Information Technology Services FY 08 - Human Resources -Payroll Department Reductions v. Revenues Interim City Manager Helling explained the revised handouts reflective of the discussion Tuesday evening; and additional input from departments since that time. ICM Helling stated that items underlined were either added or moved up; italicized number by Library reflects the revised number striking the transit subsidy; HIS had a double entry; and Senior Center requested the reduction of the Program Guide be withdrawn and something else compensated for it. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Majority agreed to: ^ Discontinue ECICOG funding ^ Retain Administrative and Confidential increases in FY10 Franchise Fee in Standings Bill ICM Helling reported that the Governor had signed the legislation providing for Cities to utilize franchise fees, and the matter will be scheduled for an upcoming work session. Fee Study ICM Helling stated staff was conducting an internal user fee study and it should be done in a few weeks. FY10 as presented ICM Helling stressed the FY10 reductions did not include any employee layoffs, and any turnover or vacancies would be reviewed prior to filling the position. Council Work Session May 28, 2009 Page 2 Pav Monthly or Semi-Monthl Finance Director O'Malley reviewed his handout (Human Resources -Payroll Department) and reported that the University does bi-weekly paychecks for all temporary employees, certain AFSCME positions and other federal funded; then monthly for others. He stressed savings would only occur if everyone within the City switched to a monthly check. Majority agreed to discuss the matter later in the year along with negotiations of all three union contracts and also research electric deposit. Senior Center Services After discussion, majority agreed not to pursue additional issues at this time. Information Tech Charge Backs Finance Director O'Malley reviewed his handout (Information Technology Services FY 08). No additional information was requested and no changes were made. A2 Occupancies Council Member Hayek stated his interest to pursue economy of scale in terms of installation of individual sprinkler systems and capital work. After discussion, it was agreed Council Member Hayek would follow up with appropriate staff individually and ask to have it put back on a work session agenda if he was not able to get the information or additional Council discussion was needed. Airport Subsidy Operations Spec. Tharp preset for discussion. After discussion, a majority expressed interest to talk about a business plan to reduce general levy in FY11 with the Airport Commission at an upcoming joint meeting later in June. Fire Station # 4 Fire Chief Rocca present for discussion. Majority agreed to schedule discussion of implementation of a franchise fee within 30 days; a timeline for construction and staffing of the station; and an update of possible stimulus money available. Public Art Council confirmed cutting back on staff support and bond funding. City of Literature ICM Helling reviewed the history and the likelihood of budgetary impacts in FY10 and FY11. Library Director Craig present for discussion. "Other Possible's" Council Member Champion suggested a portion of the $27,000 collected in fines by the Library be returned equal to the pay of a meter (enforcement) person. Council Work Session May 28, 2009 Page 3 Franchise Fee Council Member Correia requested consideration of using some existing revenue received from Mediacom to assist in General Fund services Other Majority agreed to pursue other options for Deer Management Meeting adjourned 8:40 PM. ~~~,®~r CITY O F 14 W A CITY 4a(3 ~ ~~~~~~~ ~~JR~-~ ~E Date: June 1, 2009 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, June 1, 2009, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia (7:00 p.m.), Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright UISG Rep: Shipley Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Severson, Hightshoe, Dulek, Yapp, Hargadine, Rackis, Boothroy, O'Brien, Rummel (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website) Mayor Bailey stated Council Member Correia will be late and suggested delaying discussion of housing items until her arrival. Council agreed. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (agenda item # 18) Majority agreed to re-appoint Council Member O'Donnell to the SEATS Para transit Advisory Committee through the calendar year. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS (IP4 of 5/28 Info Packet) Interim City Manager Helling facilitated discussion. The following changes were made to the pending list: 1. Joint meeting with Airport Commission confirmed for June 29 2. Removal of Downtown Building Sprinkler policy 3. Meeting with Historic Preservation Commission delayed until after submission of revised guidelines PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS (a, c, d) PCD Director Davidson present for discussion of the following items: a) 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. c) 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) Council Work Session June 1, 2009 Page 2 d) 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) (power point on file) In response to PCD Director Davidson, Council agreed that a representative from PCD would not be present for the formal meeting the next evening. AGENDA ITEMS AND INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (5/21 and 5/28) 1. (Consent Calendar # 3g(1) -memo re bike lanes on Market and Jefferson Streets ....) JCCOG Ex. Dir. Yapp present for discussion. 2. (Items # 8 -public hearing ... ordinance amending Title 3, Finance Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4, Schedule of Fees ..., Section 8, Parking violations to amend parking fees, rates and fines; item # 10 -ordinance amending Title 9, Motor Vehicles ..., Chapter 9, Towing and Impoundment ..., Section 4 ...., Impoundment ..., and Chapter 1 .... Definitions..., to include definitions of "Ramp Charges" and "Vehicle Unlock Fee"; item # 11 -ordinance amending Title 9, Motor Vehicles ..., Chapter 4, Parking Regulations, Section 6, Parking in Alleys ...., to limit parking in an alley to ten (10) minutes; item # 12 -ordinance amending Title 9, Motor Vehicles ..., Chapter 4, Parking Regulations, Section 1, Parking Prohibited .... Section A, Paragraph 6 .....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; item # 13 - -ordinance amending Title 9, Motor Vehicles ...,Chapter 5, Parking Meter Zones ..., Section 6, Penalties ..., to allow the recoupment of financial penalties and administrative costs upon the return of any check or automatic bank debit; item # 14 -ordinance amending Title 9, Motor Vehicles ..., Chapter 9, Towing and Impoundment ..., Section 1, Towing and Impoundment, ... to amend the notice requirement from seventy-two (72) hours to twenty- four (24) hours before towing vehicles from city-owned parking ramps; and item # 15, ordinance amending Title 9, Motor Vehicles ..., Chapter 9, Towing and Impoundment ..., Chapter 4, Impoundment for accumulated parking violations ...., to eliminate the requirements that the vehicle be in violation of parking regulations at the time of towing or impoundment and streamline notice provisions) Transportation Services Director O'Brien present for discussion. 3. (IP5 of 5/28 info packet -Bradley S. Arvidson letter /dog named T-Bear) Interim City Manager Helling and City Attorney Dilkes responded to questions regarding the hearing procedure. 4. (Consent Calendar # 3g(6) -Garry Klein- Fish kill in Iowa City) Council Member Hayek stated he had questions regarding the correspondence but noticed a staff handout response distributed that evening. 5. (Consent Calendar # 3g(5) -Gary Sanders- FBI infiltrates Iowa City Peace Group) Council Member Wright requested Council consideration of a resolution or letter to the FBI stating we do not appreciate this infringement on the civil rights of our citizens. Police Chief Hargadine present for discussion. Majority agreed to add discussion to the Council pending list. 6. (Item # 9 -Ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 5, Section 1, ... Disorderly Conduct" to include fighting or violent behavior in the description of disorderly conduct) City Atty. Dilkes and Police Chief Hargadine responded to questions form Council Member Correia. Staff will report back on the impact of this ordinance on reporting requirements for juveniles. Council Work Session June 1, 2009 Page 3 JCCOG AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS (IP2 of 5/28 Info Packet) JCCOG Director Yapp presented information on the recommendations, and indicated the plan would be to have staff appointment from each government (names by the City Manager), and work would begin in July. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Yapp) HOUSING AUTHORITY TERMINATION POLICIES (IP3 of 5/28 Info Packet) Housing & Inspection Services Director Boothroy, Housing Administrator Rackis, Asst. City Atty. Dulek and Police Chief Hargadine present for discussion. STAFF ACTION: Continue as outlined in memo. (Rackis) COUNCIL TIME 1. In response to Mayor Bailey, Interim City Manager reported that street sweeping of sand had begun. 2. Council Member Correia reminded everyone of the summer kick-off bar-b-que at Fairmeadows Park on Friday, June 5. 3. Council Member Correia noted work had begun on coordinating summer activities at Grant Wood gym as well. PROCESS FOR EVALUATING CITY ATTORNEY & CITY CLERK Hand out from Mayor Bailey: - Outline of the Staff Annual Review Process (four pages) After discussion Council agreed to the forms presented and made changes in the timeline as follows: June 1 Confirm evaluation tools and timeline June 4 Part 1 to council members to complete Part 2 to staff members to complete June 10 Council members' completed Part 2 forms back to me for compilation June 11 Compilation of Part 2 back to council Completed Part 1 forms from the City Clerk and City Attorney to council Any other materials from the City Clerk or City Attorney to council June 15 and June 16 Executive Sessions to complete evaluations STAFF ACTION: Mayor to provide final copies to City Clerk for distribution on June 4. (Karr) Council Work Session June 1, 2009 Page 4 UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS Mayor Bailey noted the following: • Summer kick-off bar-b-que at Fairmeadows • Special free bus service for Arts Festival on Saturday • Global Village activities on Saturday • (CARE Breakfast on Sunday; volunteer shifts available • Fire Station # 2 ribbon cutting on Sunday DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE None Meeting adjourned 8:05 PM. 06-~ g_09 4a 4 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 - 6/2/09 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Jeff Schadler, MidAmerican Energy presented a check to Mayor Bailey and Fire Chief Rocca recognizing Fire Station #2 for participating in the new commercial construction program (green building). Moved and seconded 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. May 18, Regular Council Work Session; May 19, Regular 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 -December 10, 2008; Board of Adjustment -January 14, 2009; Board of Adjustment -January 20, 2009; Historic Preservation Commission - April 13, 2009; Human Rights Commission -April 21, 2009; Board of Appeals - December 1, 2008; Animal Care Task Force -April 24, 2009: Housing and Community Development Commission -April 16, 2009; Housing and Community Development Commission - May.4, 2009; Planning and Zoning Commission -May 7, 2009; Police Citizens Review Board -March 10, 2009. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut $4358, 1926 Keokuk St.; Class C Beer Permit for EI Paso the Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609 Highway 6 East; Class C Liquor License for Picador, 330 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Picador, 330 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Vito's, 118 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W.; Outdoor Service Area for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W. Motions: Approve Abstract of Voters for Sales Tax Election held May 5, 2009. Public Hearings. RES. 09-188, 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; RES. 09-189, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 16, 2009 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE Official Actions June 2, 2009 Page 2 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; RES. 09-190, 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. Resolutions: RES. 09-191, 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; RES. 09-192, 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. Correspondence. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install bike lanes on Market Street and Jefferson Street between Governor Street and Gilbert Street [Staff memorandum and correspondence from Cody Gieselman included], Nick Maddix; Jill and Justin Fishbaugh regarding Non-FEMA buyouts in Parkview Terrace; Chris Jose regarding Panhandlers; Rent Control letters from DeeAnna Blette(X2), Holly Hart, Victoria Schweiger; Gary Sanders(X3) regarding FBI infiltrates Iowa City Peace Group; Garry Klein regarding Fish kill in Iowa City [staff response included]; Jamie Good regarding Building a park in the Lakeside area; Joseph Jason regarding Daniel S. Jason; Gary Sanders regarding Gang "tagging"; Abe Kline (X2) regarding Unfunded project #10-North Dodge Reconstruction (2). The Mayor declared the motion carried. Senior Center Commissioner Jay Honohan updated Council on upcoming activities at the Center. Friends of the Animal Center Foundation Treasurer Kristof Richmond, 1127 Dill St., appeared regarding building a new shelter. Moved and seconded to set 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that ORD. 09-4340, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 23.25 ACRES 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), be passed and adopted. Moved and Official Actions June 2, 2009 Page 3 seconded to accept correspondence from: Sandie/Zoe Eskin, John and Barbara Spence, Tom Scholz, David Hamilton, Terri Larson, Bu Wilson, Christopher Manthe-Kuecker, Sue Kirk, Paul Juhl, Susan Futrell, Joan Spitzer, Jesse Singerman, John Bakas, Sandra Eskin, Tom Baldridge, Timothy Stalter, Jane McCune and Jackie Blank, Ellen Widiss, Missy Molleston. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that ORD. 09-4341, 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, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-193, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF SCOTT - SIX INDUSTRIAL PARK, 2"D ADDITION, A RESUBDIVISION OF A PART OF LOT 36, SCOTT-SIX INDUSTRIAL PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA. A public hearing was held on a resolution 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-194, 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. 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 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-195, 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. A public hearing was held on an ordinance 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. The following individuals appeared: Leah Cohen, Downtown Association; Libris Fidelis, Capitol House Apartments; and Astrid Bennett, Iowa Artisan's Gallery. Moved and seconded. to accept correspondence from Leah Cohen and Valerie Chittick. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance 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, be given first vote. Moved and Official Actions June 2, 2009 Page 4 seconded to amend the ordinance by increasing parking ramps to $80, except the Court Street and Chauncey Swan ramps which would move to $70 the first year and $80 after that; and not increasing rates for the parking meters. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. The Mayor declared the motion for first consideration carried as amended. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 5, Section 1, entitled "Disorderly Conduct" to include fighting or violent behavior in the description of Disorderly Conduct, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the 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," be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Actions June 2, 2009 Page 5 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-196, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN FARM LEASES AND SECURITY AGREEMENTS FOR ANY AND ALL AGRICULTURAL LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-197, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009-JUNE 30, 2010. Moved and seconded to re-appoint Council Member Mike O'Donnell, through the calendar year, to the SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted 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 Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Board of Adjustment -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending January 1, 2015; Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, one for a Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term for Tate High January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Historic Preservation Commission for a Longfellow Representative to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 29, 2011; Library, Board of Trustees for three vacancies to fill six-year terms July 1, 2009 -July 1, 2015; Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2012. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2009. 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.] Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:30 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 Cler Submit d or publication - 6/9/09. 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 JUNE 2, 2009 Iowa City City Council regular 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: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Rocca, O'Brien, Rummels, Scott. Jeff Schadler, MidAmerican Energy presented a check to Mayor Bailey and Fire Chief Rocca recognizing Fire Station #2 for participating in the new commercial construction program (green building). Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, 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. May 18, Regular Council Work Session; May 19, Regular 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 -December 10, 2008; Board of Adjustment -January 14, 2009; Board of Adjustment -January 20, 2009; Historic Preservation Commission - April 13, 2009; Human Rights Commission -April 21, 2009; Board of Appeals - December 1, 2008; Animal Care Task Force -April 24, 2009: Housing and Community Development Commission -April 16, 2009; Housing and Community Development Commission -May 4, 2009; Planning and Zoning Commission -May 7, 2009; Police Citizens Review Board -March 10, 2009. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class B Beer Permit for NPC International, Inc., dba Pizza Hut $4358, 1926 Keokuk St.; Class C Beer Permit for EI Paso Tienda y Taqueria, Inc., dba EI Paso the Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Dr.; 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; Class C Liquor License for Not a Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Not a Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for MP Investments, LLC, dba Vito's, 118 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W.; Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W. Motions: Approve Abstract of Voters for Sales Tax Election held May 5, 2009. Public Hearings. RES. 09-188, 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 Complete Description June 2, 2009 Page 2 TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 09-189, 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; RES. 09-190, 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. Resolutions: RES. 09-191, 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; RES. 09-192, 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. Correspondence. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install bike lanes on Market Street and Jefferson Street between Governor Street and Gilbert Street [Staff memorandum and correspondence from Cody Gieselman included], Nick Maddix; Jill and Justin Fishbaugh regarding Non-FEMA buyouts in Parkview Terrace; Chris Jose regarding Panhandlers; Rent Control letters from DeeAnna Blette(X2), Holly Hart, Victoria Schweiger; Gary Sanders(X3) regarding FBI infiltrates Iowa City Peace Group; Garry Klein regarding Fish kill in Iowa City [staff response included]; Jamie Good regarding Building a park in the Lakeside area; Joseph Jason regarding Daniel S. Jason; Gary Sanders regarding Gang "tagging"; Abe Kline (X2) regarding Unfunded project #10-North Dodge Reconstruction (2). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Senior Center Commissioner Jay Honohan updated Council on upcoming activities at the Center. Friends of the Animal Center Foundation Treasurer Kristof Richmond, 1127 Dill St., appeared regarding building a new shelter. Majority of Council agreed to add discussion of a new animal shelter to their pending list and schedule for work session discussion after funding information has been received from FEMA. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to set 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Correia, seconded by Wright, that ORD. 09-4340, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 23.25 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE 400 - 500 BLOCKS OF N. VAN BUREN STREET, THEE 300 - 500 BLOCKS OF N. GILBERT STREET, Complete Description June 2, 2009 Page 3 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), be passed and adopted. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte communications. Individual Council Members shared communications and expressed their views. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek. Nays: O'Donnell. Absent: None. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to accept correspondence from: Sandie/Zoe Eskin, John and Barbara Spence, Tom Scholz, David Hamilton, Terri Larson, Bu Wilson, Christopher Manthe-Kuecker, Sue Kirk, Paul Juhl, Susan Futrell, Joan Spitzer, Jesse Singerman, John Bakas, Sandra Eskin, Tom Baldridge, Timothy Stalter, Jane McCune and Jackie Blank, Ellen Widiss, Missy Molleston. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, that ORD. 09-4341, 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, be passed and adopted. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wright, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Wilburn. Nays: O'Donnell, Hayek. Absent: None. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 09-193, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution 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. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-194, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Complete Description June 2, 2009 Page 4 A public hearing was held on a resolution 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. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-195, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance 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. Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Leah Cohen, Downtown Association; Libris Fidelis, Capitol House Apartments; and Astrid Bennett, Iowa Artisan's Gallery. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Leah Cohen and Valerie Chittick. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance 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, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to amend the ordinance by increasing parking ramps to $80, except the Court Street and Chauncey Swan ramps which would move to $70 the first year and $80 after that; and not increasing rates for the parking meters. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried on first consideration as amended, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Correia. Nays: Champion. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 5, Section 1, entitled "Disorderly Conduct" to include fighting or violent behavior in the description of Disorderly Conduct, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wright, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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," be given first vote. Transportation Services Director O'Brien present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Complete Description June 2, 2009 Page 5 Moved by Hayek, seconded by Correia, that the 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, be given first vote. Transportation Services Director O'Brien present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, that the 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, be given first vote. Transportation Services Director O'Brien present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, that the 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, be given first vote. Transportation Services Director O'Brien present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, that the 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, be given first vote. Transportation Services Director O'Brien present for discussion. Transportation Services Director O'Brien present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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, be given first vote. Transportation Services Director O'Brien present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-196, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN FARM LEASES AND SECURITY AGREEMENTS FOR ANY AND ALL AGRICULTURAL LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 09-197, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE Complete Description June 2, 2009 Page 6 JULY 1, 2009-JUNE 30, 2010. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Wright, Bailey, Correia, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Nays: Champion, Hayek. Absent: None. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to re-appoint Council Member Mike O'Donnell, through the calendar year, to the SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted 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 Brd of Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Board of Adjustment -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending January 1, 2015; Appeals, Board of to fill a five-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, one for a Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term for Tate High January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Historic Preservation Commission for a Longfellow Representative to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 29, 2011; Library, Board of Trustees for three vacancies to fill six-year terms July 1, 2009 -July 1, 2015; Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2012. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2009. 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.] Council Member Wright stated the upcoming week-end was his favorite with the Iowa City Arts Festival and the (CARE pancake breakfast and encouraged everyone to participate. Council Member Champion expressed frustration with the unfair issuance of parking tickets in the downtown area; and invited everyone to attend the groundbreaking for the new Shelter House on July 1 at 4:30 p.m. Council Member Wilburn noted the Arts Festival and Global Village activities on Saturday; and congratulated recent graduates from City High, Regina, and West High Schools. Council Member Correia congratulated Creekside Neighborhood Association on their unveiling of the mural at the park shelter. Mayor Bailey also announced activities at the Arts Festival; City Park Pool turns 60 and stated the City was celebrating with 10 cents admission and root beer floats; and her participation in "The Giant Jam Sandwich" orchestral piece on Saturday morning. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn 8:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk