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Home My WebLink About2009-09-14 Council minutesr ~~~h.p~r~, CITY C~l/ IOWA CITY ~ ~ , ,~, ~~ ~E~~RA~D(~~ Date: September 14, 2009 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, September 14, 2009, 6:55PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Hayek UISG: Shipley Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Morris, Moran, Fosse, Rocca, Boothroy, Goodman (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website; meeting started after a special formal and executive session.) PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS "a,c" PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items: a) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 29 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING TO ALLOW COMMUNICATION TOWERS IN THE INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS AND ID-RM) ZONES BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION. (REZ09-00004) No discussion. c) APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF JOHNSON COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. (SUB09-00006/SUB09-00007) Recommended approval pending acceptance of the final legal papers. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - no applicants, re-advertise Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - no applicants, re-advertise Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, re-advertise Board of Adjustment - Robert Anderson Board of Appeals - no applicants, re-advertise Historic Preservation Commission -Dana Thomann Housing & Community Development - Jarrod Gatlin and Rachel Zimmermann Youth Advisory Commission - no applicants, re-advertise Youth Advisory Commission - no applicants, re-advertise City Atty. Dilkes stated that she and the City Clerk were working on revisions to the Council procedures given the new State law regarding gender balance that goes into effect in 2012 for state mandated boards and commissions only. In response to Hayek, the City Attorney replied that one question will be whether the Council wants to have it apply to all of the City Boards and Commissions. Staff will prepare information for a future Council meeting. Council Work Session September 14, 2009 Page 2 AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item 3c(3) of the Consent Calendar) Council Member Hayek stated he had a conflict of interest and would be abstaining from voting on the Consent Calendar. A majority agreed to delete the item for separate consideration. 2. (Agenda item # 11 -resolution .... Three year contract with City Carton Company ... recycling processing services) In response to Council Member Wright, PW Director Fosse stated the market for recycled glass is very poor because it is easily contaminated. 3. (Agenda item # 13 -resolution awarding contract ... Iowa City Police Storage Project) In response to Council Member Hayek, City Atty. Dilkes clarified that a local preference can be made when purchasing commodities but the State law with public improvements is the lowest responsible bidder. Architectural Services Coordinator Morris present for the discussion on aspects of the project. 4. (Agenda item # 10 -resolution adopting a complaint fee policy for Code violations) HIS Director Boothroy explained the proposed fee had been discussed earlier in the spring with new revenue sources and a Council majority had agreed to proceed. LEGALIZING URBAN CHICKENS [ref IP2 & agenda 3g(11)] HIS Director Boothroy and Animal Services Supervisor Goodman present for discussion. After discussion a majority of Council directed staff to proceed with the ordinance, referring it to Planning & Zoning, and explore implementation within a year. STAFF ACTION: Develop ordinance and proceed with scheduling with Planning & Zoning Commission for consideration by the City Council no later than September 14, 2010. (Dilkes & Davidson) FRANCHISE FEE [ref IP3] Interim City Manager Helling, City Attorney Dilkes, and Fire Chief Rocca presented information. Majority agreed to proceed as outline din the memo from the Interim City Manager and pursue passage if the ordinance by the end of the calendar year and enacted by April 1, 2010. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Helling, Dilkes) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [8/27, 9/3 & 9/10] None COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Champion reported that the Sheraton put the ATM near the walkway and stated that could become a safety concern for people using the walkway after dark. Interim City Manager Helling stated he would have Police monitor the situation. 2. Council Member O'Donnell requested a memo on what it would take to change the sign ordinance to allow the club on Muscatine Avenue to put a sign in the yard twice a week advertising food specials, and Council would then decide if there was a majority to proceed with amending the ordinance. Council Member Correia also requested the memo address small sandwich board signs and real estate open house signs. 3. In response to Council Member Wright, a majority agreed to add "Inclusionary zoning and Scattered Site Housing" to their pending list. Council Work Session September 14, 2009 Page 3 4. UISG Rep. Shipley reported that the Student Leadership Institute suggested leasing or selling bulletin board space in the downtown kiosks to advertise events sponsored by the Office if Student Life (OSL). Interim City Manager Helling and City Clerk Karr noted that the locked space had been leased to the Downtown Association and the open bulletin board space was designated for free posting in lieu of telephone and walls. Council suggested Shipley follow up with staff. 5. (Consent Calendar item # 3g(10) -correspondence from Jay Gatlin re Housing and Development Committee) Council Member Hayek noted the letter regarding staff member Steve Long and Tracy Hightshoe and asked that "job well done" comments be passed along. BUDGET PRIORITIES Mayor Bailey noted the addition of franchise fees to the discussion. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS Council Member Hayek requested an update on crime related issues, and nuisance enforcement. Council Member Wright requested distribution of the Gazette article on Davenport police checks for rental applications in the next information packet. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS The following events were noted: • Community Development Celebration (CDBG) -September 17 • Wetherby Cottage Event -September 18 • University of Iowa Boat House Dedication -September 18 • City High 70th Anniversary -September 27 • American College Testing (ACT) 50th Anniversary -October 18 DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE None Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM.