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Home My WebLink About2009-08-17 Council minutes~~'_,---.r,®~ CITY QF i(JWA CITY ~ ~~~~~~~ E~CJRA Date: August 25, 2009 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, August 17, 2009, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright UISG Rep: Shipley Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Rackis, Bollinger, Fosse, Elias, Nations, Jordan, Hargadine (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website) PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS [b,c,d,e] PCD Dir. Davidson presented information on the following items: a) PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY4.29 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON WALDEN ROAD, WEST OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) ZONE TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS- 12) ZONE. (REZ09-00003) Deferral to September 29tH b) APPROVING A TWO YEAR EXTENSION OF THE PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN (REZ06-00026) FOR APPROXIMATELY 34.86 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH AND WEST OF WHISPERING MEADOWS DRIVE TO COINCIDE WITH APPROVAL OF A TWO YEAR EXTENSION OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PART 4. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) c) APPROVING A TWO YEAR EXTENSION OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. d) APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, THIRD ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB09-00003) e) APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART SIX, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB09-00005) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Historic Preservation Commission -Andy Chappell, readvertise other two for gender balance Housing & Community Development Commission - re-advertise, no applicants Police Citizens Review Board -Joseph Treloar (peace officer) and Vershawn Ashanti Young Youth Advisory Commission - re-advertise, no applicants Council Work Session August 17, 2009 Page 2 AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 11 -resolution approving funding ... Corridor Drywall ... CDBG ... Economic Development Fund ...) In response to Council Member Correia, PCD Director Davidson stated that CD Planner Hightshoe would be present at the formal meeting to address questions related to the 1 % loan rate. 2. (Agenda item # 8 -public hearing and resolution approving plans, specifications, .... Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Project ...) PCD Director Davidson and Public Works Director Fosse present for discussion. Staff will report at the formal meeting on whether the trail would be bid as asphalt or concrete. 3. (Items # 13 -resolution awarding contract ... Burlington /Highway 6 Bridges Flood Repair Project & # 14 -resolution awarding contract ...404 Hazard Mitigation Property Acquisition Demolitions Project ...) In response to Council Member Wright, City Clerk Karr stated bids had been opened after distribution of the agenda packet and bid information will be distributed at the formal meeting. 4. (Item # 12 -resolution ... change from calendar parking to odd /even date parking ...) Public Works Director Fosse present for discussion, and will respond to a possible effective date at the formal meeting after checking on installation of signs. 5. (Item# 16 -Resolution ... Mediacom ... rates for basic cable services) In response to question, Acting City Manager Helling clarified that the annual decrease applies to the basic level subscription only. REVIEW OF STP & TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATIONS [IP2 of 8/131nfo Packet] PCD Director Davidson and Public Works Director Fosse presented a power point (archived with the City Clerk) overview. After discussion, Council directed staff to delete (from the list presented) two applications - Foster Road, Dubuque Street to Prairie du Chien - $1 million - Intersection of Gilbert Street and U.S. Highway 6 - $4.2 million and agreed to proceed with consensus rather than adoption of a resolution prior to JCCOG consideration and action. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Davidson and Fosse) PENDING GRANT APPLICATION STATUS [IP3 of 8/13 Info Packet] PCD Director Davidson and Public Works Director Fosse distributed larger print color copies of the summary page, and presented a general overview of the requests.. STAFF ACTION: Provide updates periodically (Davidson) SOUTHEAST IOWA CITY PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES [ref 8/18 agenda #2e(2)] Acting City Manager Helling, Police Chief Hargadine and City Atty. Dilkes provided information. After discussion, Council Members agreed: • to provide City Clerk Karr possible special work session meeting dates • directed staff to prepare drafts of a curfew ordinance and a juvenile delinquency behavioral ordinance for consideration at the special meeting held prior to September 14 • requested staff contact MidAmerican regarding efficiency program for neighbors wishing to leave outdoor lights on Council Work Session August 17, 2009 Page 3 • investigate greater police resources STAFF ACTION: Special work session set for September 10; draft ordinances being distributed in September 3 information packet. (Dilkes, Karr) SITE SELECTION OF JUSTICE CENTER [IP4 of 8/131nfo Packet] Majority agreed to continue to monitor the discussions, and discuss when further information becomes available on the split concept versus one facility. STAFF ACTION: Provide copies of Justice Committee minutes as they are posted. (Karr) GREENHOUSE GAS ASSESSMENT UPDATE [IP5 of 8/13 Info Packet] Supt. of Wastewater and Landfill Elias and Environmental Coordinator Nations presented a power point (archived with the City Clerk). University of Iowa Facilities Management Sr. Engr. Ferman Milster also present. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Elias, Nations) CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTRACT [IP6 of 8/131nfo Packet] Supt. of Wastewater and Landfill Elias and Recycling Coordinator Jordan presented a power point (archived with the City Clerk). Public Works Director Fosse present for discussion. Council agreed to: ^ renew City Carton contract to continue curbside procedure with option to switch over to single stream in less than 3 years ^ provide a conversion plan for single stream in 18 months, including cost summary for implementation in less than 3 years STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution for City Council consideration of City Carton contract. (Jordan, Fosse) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [7/30 & 8/13] Council Members acknowledged the Budget to Actual Comparison for Fiscal Year Ended June 30 (IP11 of 8/13 Info Packet) from the Finance Director, and the useful information provided in the report COUNCIL TIME Mayor Bailey noted that Los Coco's had voluntary closed and asked if there was interest in asking them to voluntarily surrender their license. City Clerk Karr reported that the establishment had contacted the City Clerk's office regarding the procedure. JOINT MEETING AGENDA ITEMS [IP7 of 8/131nfo Packet] Majority agreed to submit the following items: 1. Justice Center Update 2. School Violence 3. Updates of curfew regulations 4. Waiver of FY10 property taxes for flood related buyout properties STAFF ACTION: Items sent to the County for inclusion on the agenda. (Karr) BUDGET PRIORITIES None Council Work Session August 17, 2009 Page 4 SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS [IP8 of 8/131nfo Packet] Urban chickens discussion was confirmed for September 14 work session. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS The following events were noted: ~- ACT reception ~- Taste of Iowa City °#. United Way campaign kick-off _ Landlocked Film Festival In response to Acting City Manager Helling, Council agreed to discontinue getting the detailed Use of Force reports from the Police Department and continue to receive the summary memo from the Police Department every two months. DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE None Meeting adjourned 9:35 PM