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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-02-11 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 FEBRUARY 11, 1997 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Kugler, Shank, Yucuis, Boose, Schmadeke, Fosse, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-21, Side 2; 97-29 & 97-30, Both Sides. The Mayor and Horace Mann Student Council Members Leah Miller and Heaven Tutson presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Horace Mann Elementary students: Daniel Allen, Hillary Harper, Michael Mittman, Katie Peterson, Michelle Shultz, and Kyle Sleichter. The Mayor proclaimed Salute to Hospitalized Veterans_ Day - February 14, 1997; Special Olympics Month - March 1997. Joyce Rossi, publicity chair for Special Olympics introduced Special Olympians Erin Gillespie (Aaron Gillespie), Jason Rushell, and Deb Tisor representing River Products. Rossi acknowledged corporate sponsors River Products and L. L. Pelling. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of January 27, January 30, and February 3, 1997, and the regular meeting of January 28, 1997, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. January 18, 1996 through January 23, 1997. Human Rights Comm. November 27, 1995 through January 22, 1996; March 20, 1996; June 27, 1996 through November 25, 1996. Airport Comm. - December 12, 1996. Civil Service Comm. - January 7, 1997. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore //1, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore //1, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Approving a Class E Liquor license for Hy-Vee Food Store//2, 310 N. First Ave. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Food Store//2, 310 N. First Ave. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Food Store //3, 1201 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for QuikTrip //509, 323 E. Burlington St. RES. 97-37, Bk. 117, p. 37, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-38, Bk. 117, p. 38, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 25, 1997 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1997, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1998, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2002. RES. 97-39, Bk. 117, p. 39, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $5,465,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE Council Activities February 11, 1997 Page 2 PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, on February 25, 1997, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 97-40, Bk. 117, p. 40, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $685,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) for February 25, 1997, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 97-41, Bk. 117, p. 41, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $325,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) for February 25, 1997, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 97-42, Bk. 117, p. 42, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE APPLICATION OF BOND PROCEEDS for February 25, 1997, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Resolutions: RES. 97-43, Bk. 117, p. 43, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1011 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Alison Ames Galstad (Human Rights Comm.) regarding Police Policies. Dave Moore regarding Police Policies. Mark Ginsberg regarding Iowa City Jazz Festival. Letters regarding Walden Hills from: Aaron and Wendy Parkinson; Tom, Michele and Katie Pugh; Dr. Geoffrey McLennan;|Jim Strike. Gurnett Streitz (Downtown Association President) and Victoria Gilpin (Friday Night Concert Series Chair) regarding the Friday Night Concert Series. Historic Preservation Comm. regarding Rehabilitation Tax Exemption for Historic Properties. Historic Preservation Comm. regarding Grant Funding. Matt Pacha (Chair Parks & Recreation Comm.) regarding the FY98 Operating Budget Requests. John Weber regarding Pedicab Insurance. Letters regarding Council meeting transcriptions from: Tom Carsner; Julia Daughterty; Osha Gray Davidson; Claudinc Harris; Holly Hart; John Hiett; Bill Kapp; Rusty Martin; Kathleen Renquist. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Carol deProsse, Lone Tree, presented additional questions, read a statement, and invited citizens to attend an open forum sponsored by Citizens For Justice and Accountability In The Death of Eric Shaw to be held at the Public Library on March 2 from 1:30 to 5:30. The Mayor noted that Council meetings have been scheduled on this matter for 9:30 a.m., February 13 (work session); 7:00 p.m., February 19 (public discussion); and 10:00 a.m., February 20 (formal/executive session/personnel). The Mayor noted that all meetings will be telecast live. Jeffrey Martin, 1015 Barrington Rd., and Greg Thompson, 4222 Harmony Ln., appeared regarding the Eric Shaw incident. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from Carol deProsse. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for February 25, 1997, on a resolution approving a request for voluntary annexation of a 140.5 acre tract located on the east side of Scott Boulevard, north of Highway 6 Council Activities February 11, 1997 Page 3 (Streb). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for February 25, 1997, on a ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionally changing the use regulations on a 140.5 acre tract from County M1, Light Industrial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial (38.93 acres), and I-1, General Industrial (101.57 acres), for property located on the east site of Scott Boulevard, north of Highway 6 (Streb). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to combine item 6c. a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by designating the East College Street Historic District, as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, for property located along College Street between Summit Street and Muscatine Avenue; and item 6d. a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by designating the College Green Historic District, as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, for property located generally around College Green Park, along E. College Street from Dodge Street to Governor Street, and along S. Dodge and S. Johnson Streets between E. College and Burlington Streets. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The following individuals appeared: Historic Preservation Commission Members Doug Russell and John Shaw; Louis Hoffmann, 1016 E. College; Frank Gersh, 1123 E. College; Greg Schott, 215, 217, 219 S. Johnson St.; and Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson. PCD Planner Kugler and PCD Director Franklib present for discussion. A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating Gable Street, a developed right-of-way east of Sycamore Street, south of Lakeside Drive. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations on a 40.7 acre parcel located on the north side of Rohret Road, east of Highway 218, from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OSA-8, Sensitive Areas Overlay/Medium Density Single-Family Residential (Walden Hills), be given first vote for consideration. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Developer Mace Braverman and Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, responded to Council questions. Individual Council Members expressed their views and directed staff to talk with the school district and have a resolution concerning access on Shannon Drive prepared for Council consideration prior to the final vote on the ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Norton, Thornberry, Baker, Lehman. Nays: Kubby, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the conveyance of a vacated forty-foot (40') portion of the alley right-of-way running north-south between Harrison Street and Prentiss Street and abutting the east side of the property located at 522 South Dubuque Street to LARJ Properties, L.L.P. City Atty. Woito'provided information. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-44, Bk. 117, p. 44, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A VACATED FORTY-FOOT (40') PORTION OF THE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY RUNNING NORTH-SOUTH BETWEEN HARRISON Council Activities February 11, 1997 Page 4 STREET AND PRENTISS STREET AND ABUTTING THE EAST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 522 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET TO LARJ PROPERTIES, L.L.P. for $800. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Article B, entitled "Plumbing Code" to expand the types of materials allowed for the installation of potable water lines and building drainage lines, be given first vote for consideration. Council agreed to schedule a special meeting for February 20 for further action. Sr. Bldg. Inspector Boose present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-45, Bk. 117, p. 45 AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION AND SUBMISSION OF A COMMUNITY BUILDER PLAN FOR 1997-2002. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-46, Bk. 117, p. 46, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A FIFTY-FOOT WIDE, VACATED PORTION OF LEE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED SOUTH OF RIVER STREET AND NORTH OF OTTO STREET AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 833 RIVER STREET TO JOEL AND SANDRA BARKAN for $3000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to February 25, 1997, a resolution approving, and authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest, an easement and license agreement for the temporary use of public right-of-way by St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church for a portion of the Linn Street right-of-way between Jefferson and Market Streets. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-47, Bk. 117, p. 47, APPROVING THE EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-48, Bk. 117, p. 48, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICE FOR SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORM WATER SEWER PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse and City Atty. Woito present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-49, Bk. 117, p. 49, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS Council Activities February 11, 1997 Page 5 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. City Mgr. Arkins provided information. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-50, Bk. 117, p. 50, APPROVING FUNDING OF A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT 1 OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION PROJECT, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF SEWERS PROJECT, TO COMPLETE THE HIGHLAND AVENUE STORM SEWER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-51, Book 177, Page 51 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC. OF MUSCATINE, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared .the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to approve a tentative agreement between the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters and the City of Iowa City. Asst. City Mgr. Helling provided information. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to appoint Karen Countryman, 1609 Muscatine Ave., to the Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term ending February 26,. 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to accept a recommendation that Gretchen Grimm be appointed to a one-year term and to defer the appointment of Joe Kral for a three-year term, as Johnson County representative on the Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. Council raised concerns regarding the possible conflict of interest of Joe Kral. Staff will follow up. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. two vacancies for three-year terms ending March 13, 2000. These appointments will be made at the March 18, 1997, meeting of the City Council. Council Member Baker noted two demonstrations of Plaza sweepers scheduled March 4 and 5. Baker promoted the book by a local author Mike Lankford entitled "Life in Double Time" . Council Member Vanderhoef reminded citizens of the Junior High Leadership Conference sponsored by Hills Bank scheduled for February 16. Council Member Thornberry reported on a conversation with the Chief Executive Officer of University Hospitals and Clinics, R. Edward Howell, concerning downsizing, employment needs, and nursing staff. Council Member Lehman reminded citizens of the Big Brother/Big Sister "Bowl for Kids Sake" scheduled for February 22. Council Activities February 11, 1997 Page 6 Council Member Kubby reported on a letter she received thanking the Police Department for enforcing the speeding limit especially on East Jefferson Street; and the Fire Department for their exemplary service in a crisis/death situation. Kubby updated citizens on the Cliffs Apartments hill $1oughing as presented in the February 7 memo from the City Attorney's office. Kubby suggested that the City apply for a permit to exempt itself from the 14" mowing restriction along creek banks, noting the lack of mowing would stabilize the creek bank and allow a natural habitat for wildlife. Council agreed to forward the suggestion to the Parks and Recreation Comm. Council Member Norton reminded Council and the public of a joint meeting with the University Student Senate scheduled February 18. Norton encouraged citizens to report any street lights that are in need of repair to the Public Works Department. Mayor Novick reminded Council and citizens of upcoming meetings: February 13, 9:30 a.m. (Police Policies and Procedures); February 19, 7:00 p.m. (Police Policies and Procedures/Public Comment); February 20, 10:00 a.m. (Formal/Executive Session/Personnel). All three meetings will be telecast live on Channel 4. Additional Council meetings are scheduled for February 20 and March 5 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. regarding Parcel 64-1A, the last urban renewal parcel. The Mayor announced that the League of Women Voters is sponsoring an informational meeting at the Coralville Library at 7:30 p.m., February 19, on how Johnson County governments can move forward by consolidation, streamlining, modernizing, and regionalism. City Atty. Woito stated her draft report on Police Policies and Procedures and Review of State and Federal Law (Fourth Amendment Issues) was distributed that evening. Copies of the draft are available in the City Clerk's Office and one is on file in the Public Library. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 11:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Manan K. Karr, City Clerk Nao~ni J.~Novtck, Mayor 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 pro- ceedings and claims is Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/27/97 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:35 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members pres- ent: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex- ecutive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice of disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded adjourn 8:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the CiW Clerk. s/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CI'['Y CLERK Submitted for publication 1/30/97 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 for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/28/97 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker (9:15 p.m.), Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club President Tom DePrenger and Executive Director Don Anciaux presented a ,~40,000 check to the City for the new soccer field complex. The Mayor proclaimed Glaucoma and Diabetes Awareness Months February through June, Margaret Morgan accepted. Black History Month - February, Human Rights Coordinator Shank accepted. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Cal- endar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented and to delete items 4c(1) approving a Class C Liquor License for One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.; and item 4c(2) a resolution to issue a dancing permit to One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St., from the Consent Calendar and consider as separate items: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of January 21, and the regular meeting of January 14, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commis- sions: Bd. of Adjustment - December 11. Broadband Telecommunications Commission - December 2. Design Re- view Comm.- January 13. Housing & Community Development Comm. - November 21, December 19. Human Rights Comm. - December 16. (a) The Affirmative Action plan should be revised to include the Equal Employment Opportunity plan for the City. (b) A general statement should be included with the EEO/AA plan, indicating that the policy coincides with the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance, revised November 1995. (c) The categories in the EEO/AA plan should be expanded to include Gender Identity, to bring the plan in line with the Human' Rights Ordinance. Council Activities January 28, 1997 Page 2 (d) An accurate reporting mecha- nism should be implemented in the near future to facilitate accurate reporting and record-keeping of workforce statistics. P&R Comm. - January 8. Permit Motions: Special Class C Liquor License for Zoey's Pizzeria, 1915 Lower Muscatine Rd. Class C Liquor License for Givanni's Italian Care, 109 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St. Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Class C Liquor License for Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,403,902.79 for the period of December 1 through December 31, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 97-24, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHA- BILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 602 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-25, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 424 EAST JEFFERSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-26, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 119-121 NORTH . LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-27, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1010-1010 1/2 EAST FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-28, INTENT TO CONVEY A VACATED FORTY-FOOT (40') PORTION OF THE ALLEY RIGHT- OF-WAY RUNNING NORTH-SOUTH BETWEEN HARRISON STREET AND PRENTISS STREET AND ABUTTING THE EAST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 522 SOUTH DUBUQUE Council Activities January 28, 1997 Page 3 STREET TO LARJ PROPERTIES, L.L.P. AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING. Correspondence: Richard Gibson regarding Library Expansion. Down- town Association of Iowa City Board of Directors regarding Iowa City Public Library location and CenterSpace Concept. David Graw regarding Tran- sit. Dorothy Grapp regarding Pedes- trian Mall. Gerald Carroll (Citizens Against Cable Abuse, CACA) regard- ing World Premiere Movie. Carol deProsse regarding Shaw Incident. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded, approving a Class C Liquor License for One-Eyed Jake's, · 18-20 S. Clinton St., and a resolution to issue a dancing permit to One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St. After discussion moved and seconded to defer action on both items until February 25. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried. Dave Moore, 425 Davenport, presented additional questions regarding the Eric Shaw incident, and inquired as to the future meetings on the matter. Moved and seconded to accept the questions. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Dean Spina, representing Bernard and Hubert Yeggy, appeared regarding litigation. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Atty. Spina. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for February 11, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by designating the'East College Street Historic District, as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, for property located along College Street between Summit Street and Muscatine Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for February 11, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by designating the College Green Historic District, as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, for property located generally around College Green Park, along E. College Street from Dodge Street to Governor Street, and along S. Dodge and S. Johnson Streets between E. College and Burlington streets. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for February 11, on an ordinance to vacate Gable Street, located south of Lakeside Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Activities January 28, 1997 Page 4 A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations on a 40.7 acre parcel located on the north side of Rohret Road, east of Highway 218, from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OSA-8 Sensitive Areas Overlay/Medium Density Single-Family Residential, The following individuals appeared: Mary Reiman, 28 Galway PI.; Sharon McDonald, Walden Woods; Geoff McLennan, Walden Woods; and Developers Mace Braverman and Bill Happel. Moved and seconded to accept cor- respondence from: Sharon McDonald; Jim Strike; Dianne Rash; Geoffrey McLennan; Margaret Loomer. The Mayor declared the. motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," by changing the regulations pertaining to childcare facilities, be given second vote for consideration, The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor announced final consideration of the ordinance would be scheduled at a special Council meeting February 3. Moved and seconded 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. 97-3770, VACATING THE NORTH 12.5 FEET OF THE F STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET IMMEDIATELY WEST OF FIRST AVENUE, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a request to rezone approximately three acres located within Fringe Area A at 4819 Rapid Creek Road NE from County A1, Rural, to County RS-3, Suburban Residential. The Mayor declared the motion carried.' A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Article B, entitled "Plumbing Code" to expand the types of materials allowed for the installation of potable water lines and building drainage lines. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the adoption and Council Activities January 28, 1997 Page 5 submission of a Community Builder Plan for 1997-2002. A public hearing was held on a resolution to convey a fifty-foot wide, vacated portion of Lee Street right-of-way located south of River Street and north of Otto Street and immediately adjacent to 833 River Street to Joel and Sandra Barkan. Applicant Joel Barkan appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the Melrose Avenue Reconstruction Project, Phases II. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97- 29, RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUC- TION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE RECON- STRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II (HAWKINS DRIVE TO BYINGTON ROAD), [PROJECT NO. STP-U-371 §(7)--70-52], AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be 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. 97-3771, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6B TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON HIGHWAY 1 WEST FROM A POINT 200 FEET WEST OF SUNSET STREET TO 300 FEET SOUTHWEST OF NAPLES ROAD SOUTHWEST, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved' and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded 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. 97-3772, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6B THEREIN TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (MUSCATINE AVENUE) BETWEEN TAFT AVENUE AND SCOTT BOULEVARD, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the Council Activities January 28, 1997 Page 6 motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be adopted at this time, Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely the ordinance amending Title '5, entitled "Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2 entitled "Vehicles for Hire," by deleting the provisions applicable to pedicabs and horse-drawn vehicles; The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97- 30, RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 96-23 AND IN LIEU THEREOF SETTING FEES AND CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF REGULATIONS OF VEHICLES FOR HIRE. Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely a resolution establishing administrative policy for payroll deductions by charitable organizations. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97- 31, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AT 150 EAST COURT STREET. Moved and seconded to defer to February 11 a resolution approving and authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest, an easement and license agreement for the temporary use of public right-of-way by St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church for a portion of the Linn Street right-of-way between Jefferson and Market Streets. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97- 321 APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREE- MENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS' TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 97- 33, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DI- RECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREE- MENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MCCLURE ENGINEERING COMPANY TO.PROVIDE ENGINEERING CON- SULTANT SERVICE FOR THE WYLDE GREEN SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97- 34, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS Council Activities January 28, 1997 Page 7 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROOK- SIDE DRIVE BRIDGE PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 97- 35, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CON- STRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF THE WILLOW STREET PAV- ING PROJECT. The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term ending February 26, 2002. This appointment will be made at the February 11 Council meeting. Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. For a more detailed & complete descrip- tion of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of City Clerk and Finance Department. s/NAOMI NOVICK, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication 2/6/97. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office at 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/30/97 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ing 11:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex- ecutive session to discuss strategy with coun- sel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclo- sure would be likely to prejudice or disadvan- tage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. This meeting is being held pur- suant to the emergency provision of the Code of Iowa, Section 21.4(2) for good cause' where 24 hour notice is impossible or imprac- tical, namely litigation strategy that requires timely attention. The Mayor declared the mo- tion carried.. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-36, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PEND- ING LITIGATION CLAIMS. Moved and seconded to adjourn 1:2:23 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/NAOMI J. NOVICK. MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication - 2/3/97 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 ~ Cu- mulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/3/97 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ing, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Absent: Baker, Vanderhoef. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 97-3773 AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING CHAPTER," CHANGING THE WAY CHILD CARE IS REGU- LATED IN IOWA CITY IOWA. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 7:15 p.m. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication 2/6/97. 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 JANUARY 27, 1997 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:35 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Mitchell. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-10, Side 2. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice of disadvan- tage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 7:40 p.m. Council returned to open session 8:35 p.m. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn' 8:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk 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 JANUARY 28, 1997 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker (9:15 p.m.), Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Holecek, Karr, Franklin, Gannon, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-12 & 97-15, Both Sides; 97-16, Side 1. Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club President Tom DePrenger and Executive Director Don Anciaux presented a 940,000 check to the City for the new soccer field complex. The Mayor proclaimed Glaucoma and Diabetes Awareness Months February through June 1997, Margaret Morgan accepted. Black History Month - February 1997, Human Rights Coordinator Shank accepted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented and to delete items 4c(1) approving a Class C Liquor License for One- Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.; and item 4c(2) a resolution to issue a dancing permit to One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St., from the Consent Calendar and consider as separate items: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of January 21, 1997, and the regular meeting of January 14, 1997, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - December 11, 1996. Broadband Telecommunications Commission - December 2, 1996. Design Review Comm. - January 13, 1997. Housing & Community Development Comm. - November 21, 1996, December 19, 1996. Human Rights Comm. - December 16, 1996. (a) The Affirmative Action plan should be revised to include the Equal Employment Opportunity plan for the City. (b) A general statement should be included with the EEO/AA plan, indicating that the policy coincides with the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance, revised November 1995. (c) The categories in the EEO/AA plan should be expanded to include Gender Identity, to bring the plan in line with the Human Rights Ordinance. (d) An accurate reporting mechanism should be implemented in the near future to facilitate accurate reporting and record- keeping of workforce statistics. P&R Comm. - January 8, 1997. Permit Motions: Approving a Special Class C Liquor License for Zoey's Pizzeria, 1915 Lower Muscatine Rd. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Givanni's Italian Cafe, 109 E. College St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St. Approving a Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St. Council Activities January 28, 1997 Page 2 Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,403,902.79 for the period of December I through December 31, 1996, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 117: RES. 97-24, p. 24, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 602 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-25, p. 25, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 424 EAST JEFFERSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-26, p. 26, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 119-121 NORTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-27, p. 27, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1010-1010 1/2 EAST FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-28, p. 28, INTENT TO CONVEY A VACATED FORTY- FOOT (40') PORTION OF THE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY RUNNING NORTH- SOUTH BETWEEN HARRISON STREET AND PRENTISS STREET AND ABUTTING THE EAST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 522 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET TO LARJ PROPERTIES, L.L.P. AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 11, 1997. Correspondence: Richard Gibson regarding Library Expansion. Downtown Association of Iowa City Board of Directors regarding Iowa City Public Library location and CenterSpace Concept. David Graw regarding Transit (City Manager's response in Council Packet.) Dorothy Grapp regarding Pedestrian Mall. Gerald Carroll (Citizens Against Cable Abuse, CACA) regarding World Premiere Movie. Carol deProsse regarding Shaw Incident. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry,' approving a Class C Liquor License for One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St., and a resolution to issue a dancing permit to One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St. Asst. City Atty. Holecek present for discussion. After discussion moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to defer action on both items until February 25. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried, 5/1, Kubby voting "no" and Baker absent. Dave Moore, 425 Davenport, presented additional questions regarding the Eric Shaw incident, and inquired as to the future meetings on the matter. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept the questions. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor reiterated that the February I meeting was a Council work session and the public was invited to listen but not participate. Additional meetings will be scheduled. Atty. Dean Spina, representing Bernard and Hubert Yeggy, appeared regarding litigation. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from Atty. Spina. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Baker absent. Council Activities January 28, 1997 Page 3 Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for February 11, 1997, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by designating the East College Street Historic District, as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, for property located along College Street between Summit Street and Muscatine Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for February 11, 1997, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by designating the College Green Historic District, as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, for property located generally around College Green Park, along E. College Street from Dodge Street to Governor Street, and along S. Dodge and S. Johnson Streets between E. College and Burlington streets. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for February 11, 1997, on an ordinance to vacate Gable Street, located south of Lakeside Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations on a 40.7 acre parcel located on the north side of Rohret Road, east of Highway 218, from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OSA-8 Sensitive Areas Overlay/Medium Density Single-Family Residential (Walden Hills). The following individuals appeared: Mary Reiman, 28 Galway PI.; Sharon McDonald, Walden Woods; Geoff McLennan, Walden Woods; and Developers Mace Braverman and Bill Happel. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence from: Sharon McDonald; Jim Strike; Dianne Rash; Geoffrey McLennan; Margaret Loomer. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. In response to a request for expedited action, the Mayor requested that the final adoption of the childcare ordinance be deferred to a special Council meeting prior to Council's work session Monday, February 3. She reported on conversations with a childcare professional regarding the ordinance and wanted time to discuss the matter with the professional prior to adoption. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," by changing the regulations pertaining to childcare facilities, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor announced final consideration of the ordinance would be scheduled at a special Council meeting February 3. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, 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. 97-3770, Bk. 40, p. 8, VACATING THE NORTH 12.5 FEET OF THE F STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET IMMEDIATELY WEST OF FIRST AVENUE (Pelsang), be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Council Activities January 28, 1997 Page 4 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a request to rezone approximately three acres located within Fringe Area A at 4819 Rapid Creek Road NE from County A1, Rural, to County RS-3, Suburban Residential. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. (Council recessed; Baker arrived 9:15.) A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Article B, entitled =Plumbing Code" to expand the types of materials allowed for the installation of potable water lines and building drainage lines. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the adoption and submission of a Community Builder Plan for 1997-2002. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution to convey a fifty-foot wide, vacated portion of Lee Street right-of-way located south of River Street and north of Otto Street and immediately adjacent to 833 River Street to Joel and Sandra Barkan. Applicant Joel Barkan appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the Melrose Avenue Reconstruction Project, Phases II (Hawkins Drive to Byington Road). No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-29, Bk. 117, p. 29, RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II (HAWKINS DRIVE TO BYINGTON ROAD), [PROJECT NO. STP-U-3715(7)--70-52], AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring ordinances to be 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. 97-3771, Bk. 40, p. 9, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6B TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON HIGHWAY I WEST FROM A POINT 200 FEET WEST OF SUNSET STREET TO 300 FEET SOUTHWEST OF NAPLES ROAD SOUTHWEST, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members pre- sent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 Norton, seconded by Thornberry, 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. 97-3772, Bk. 40, p. 10, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6B THEREIN TO Council Activities January 28, 1997 Page 5 REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (MUSCATINE AVENUE) BETWEEN TAFT AVENUE AND SCOTT BOULEVARD, 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 Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to defer indefinitely the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2 entitled "Vehicles for Hire," by deleting the provisions applicable to pedicabs and horse-drawn vehicles. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-30, Bk. 117, p. 30, RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 96-23 AND IN LIEU THEREOF SETTING FEES AND CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF REGULATIONS OF VEHICLES FOR HIRE, increasing the fee for a taxicab stand. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer indefinitely a resolution establishing administrative policy for payroll deductions by charitable organizations. Council requested staff provide information regarding a similar policy at the University. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-31, Bk. 117, p. 31, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AT 150 EAST COURT STREET, Sign Productions/Magna Bank. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to defer to February 11, 1997, a resolution approving and authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest, an easement and license agreement for the temporary use of public right-of-way by St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church for a portion of the Linn Street right-of-way between Jefferson and Market Streets. Asst. City Atty. Holecek present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-32, Bk. 117, p. 32, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-33, Bk., 117, p. 33, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MCCLURE ENGINEERING COMPANY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICE FOR THE WYLDE GREEN SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Civil Engr. Scott present for discussion. Council Activities January 28, 1997 Page 6 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-34, Bk. 117, p. 34, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROOKSIDE DRIVE BRIDGE PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-35, Bk. 117, p. 35, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW STREET PAVING PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term ending February 26, 2002. This appointment will be made at the February 11 Council meeting. Council Member Norton reported on his attendance at the Firefighters Memorial Reunion/Reception, noting they were still. fundraising to complete another phase of the project. Norton stated he had received phone calls from citizens regarding the warming house not being open at the City Park ice skating pond. Staff will follow up. Norton announced that Council received a copy of the "Downtown Iowa City Parking Study" from JCCOG and Parking & Transit staff, and encouraged citizens to read it. Kubby requested that a copy be available at the Public Library. Council Member Kubby noted the "Quick Reference Guide For Home Maintenance" recently provided by Planning and Community Development staff and asked that it be available at the Public Library. Kubby thanked City Safety Training Specialist Gulland for his efforts in educating City employees how to be safer in their work place. Kubby summarized a conversation with Rep. Dick Myers regarding sales tax on water bills, noting that Rep. Myers introduced legislation to remove sales tax from utility bills. She encouraged citizens and Council Members to contact other legislative contingents and encourage their support of the bill. Novick suggested material be prepared for distribution at Legislative Day, February 12. Mayor Novick stated her desire to distribute copies of the recent tobacco related city resolution at Legislative Day. Vanderhoef stated that the American Lung Association had expressed an interest in that subject as well and that an invitation to the Mayor was forthcoming regarding lobbying in Des Moines. Council Member Kubby noted a recent recommendation from the Human Rights Commission and requested that the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan for the City include our current Human Rights Ordinance and some kind of reporting and tracking mechanism to enable work place statistics to evaluate how the City is doing. Staff will follow up. Kubby reminded citizens of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters fund raiser "Bowl For Kids Sake" scheduled for February 22. Council Member Lehman reminded citizens of the February 1, 2:00 p.m., .special Council Work Session on Police Policies and Procedures, as well as addressing specific questions surrounding the Eric Shaw incident. Council Activities January 28, 1997 Page 7 Council Member Thornberry thanked Dr. Richard Williams, Dr. Robert Dreicer, and the nurses at the UI Hospitals and Clinics, floors 3 and 4, and the Emergency Room for the magnificent job over the past 5-6 months (in treating his wife). Council Member Vanderhoef requested an update of the downtown (directional) business signs. The City Manager stated IDOT rejected the signs, and staff was preparing further information on other placement and size options. In response to Council, the City Manager stated the interstate signs were a different issue. Vanderhoef questioned the installation of parking (lot or facility) signs. After discussion, staff will follow up on this issue as well as a brochure advertising shopping areas. Vanderhoef informed Council that the Convention and Visitors Bureau will be changing their advertising strategy and encouraged members to renew their CVB membership and find out details regarding a reduced rate. Council Member Baker requested that the Board/Commission application form be modified to include a sentence encouraging applicants to contact present Board/Commission members to get background information. Council concurred with the request. Baker asked the status of information requested from ICAD. The City Manager said information would be available after their budget is completed. The City Manager will follow up. Baker clarified his position on the downtown pedestrian mall, noting he was quoted as advocating closing Washington Street for more mall space but instead suggested making Washington two way and research expanding the mall between Iowa and Washington on Dubuque. Baker questioned whether the Downtown Strategy Committee was going to request hiring a marketing consultant to study retail patterns. The City Manager stated he had not heard that but Council should be receiving a report from the Committee in the near future. Mayor Novick announced several upcoming events scheduled for January 29: HUD and city staff to exchange ideas about the City's role in providing assistance to low income residents and discuss HUD programs; a consultant presentation on 64-1A; a League of Women Voters meeting about Johnson County Government and the possibility of having an administrator; and a DARE culmination program at West High School. · Council Member Kubby referenced the memo from Parking and Transit Director Fowler regarding the redesigning of transit routes and requested options concerning mid-day routes and that no public hearing be scheduled during spring break or between~summer school sessions. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 10:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office at 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 30, 1997 Iowa City City Council, special meeting 11:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, No~/ick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Mitchell, Holecek, Dilkes. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-16, Side 2. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. This meeting is being held pursuant to the emergency provision of the Code of Iowa, Section 21.4(2) for good cause where 24 hour notice is impossible or impractical, namely litigation strategy that requires timely attention. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 11:13 a.m. Council returned to open session 11:50 a.m. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-36, Bk. 117, p. 36, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION CLAIMS (to Jay & Blossom Shaw for $1,500,000.00). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor reconvened the executive session 11:54 a.m. Council returned to open session 12:20 p.m. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn 12:23 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk 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 FEBRUARY 3, 1997 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Absent: Baker, Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Yucuis, Rockwell, Miklo. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97- 21, Side 1. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 97-3773, Bk. 40, p. 11, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING CHAP- TER," CHANGING THE WAY CHILD CARE IS REGULATED IN IOWA CITY IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn the special meeting 7:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Vander- hoef absent. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk