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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-03 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 3, 1997 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:12 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, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Scott, Fosse, Fowler, Goodman-Herbst, O'Malley, Schmadeke, Grosvenor, Boothroy. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-90 & 97-91; Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Run for a Million Day - June 4, Carol Lear accepted; Home Ownership Week - June 7-14. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of May 20, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. - May 27. (a) The Committee recommends to Council the approval of the design review application for the Iowa City Transit Interchange Facility as submitted subject to: the use of a copper roof; not cutting corner on the selection of materials; Design Review Comm. review and approval of exterior signs; and the architect reviewing the quantity and size of columns. Historic Preservation Comm. April 15, May 13, May 21. Human Rights Comm. - May 19. Sr. Center Comm. - April 28. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1 220 Hwy. 6 West. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 West. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's, 521 ~ 525 S. Gilbert St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's, 521 - 525 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 86 Sturgis Corner South. RES. 97-168, Bk. 117, p. 168, ISSUE A DANCING PERMIT. RES. 97-169, Bk. 117, p. 169, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for June 17 on an ordinance amending Title 14, "Unified Development Code," Chapter 3, "City Utilities," Article A, "General Provisions" of the City Code to establish rules governing billing adjustments to city utility accounts for incorrect billings; to waive payment for certain solid waste/recycling services; and, to amend the City Code provision concerning the establishment of city utility accounts to eliminate the requirement of a written agreement. RES. 97-170, Bk. 117, p. 170, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 17 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT BOULEVARD TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, / Council Activities June 3, 1997 page 2 DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-171, Bk. 117, p. 171, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 17 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-172, Bk. 117, p. 172, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 17 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND STEVENS DRIVE STORM SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-1 73, Bk. 117, p. 173, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 17 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHERIDAN AVENUE SANITARY SEWER BYPASS 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. 97-174, Bk. 117, p. 174, SETTING COMPENSATION FOR THE ACTING CITY ATTORNEY at $49,842. Correspondence: Julie Phye, Stepping Up Project, regarding update. Jay Shaw regarding Shaw shooting. Suzanne Gurnett Streitz, Downtown Association, regarding Family Fun Day. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds, all approved: Diane Sulg, Iowa City Arts Fest - June 11-15. Robin Butler, Iowa City Pride Parade - June 14. Lisa Barnes, Downtown Association Fun Day - June 14. Bill Summers, American Heart Association Heart Ride - June 29. Applications for Use of City Plaza, all approved: Nicole Cook, RVAP, distribute literature - May 27. Donna Palmer, ICARE Pancake Breakfast - June 15. Lisa Barnes, Downtown Association Sidewalk Sales - July 1 7-20. Council Member Kubby requested the neighborhood associations be contacted on the projects affecting their neighborhood. City staff will follow-up. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Michael Wayne Neuman, 1447 Eastview (Coralville), requested better enforcement of no bikes on the sidewalks and questioned the operating hours of SEATS. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared regarding public rights and private rights. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article P, entitled "Fences and Hedges," to change the vision triangle requirement at intersections. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," to permit projecting signs as a provisional sign in the CB-5 and CB-10 zones. No one appeared. PCD Director Council Activities June 3, 1997 page 3 Franklin present for discussion. After discussion, the Council agreed to continue the public hearing and have first consideration at their June 17 Council meeting. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to continue the public hearing to June 17. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," to permit portable signs as a provisional sign in the CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10 zones. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue the public hearing to June 17. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring ordinance 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. 97-3786, Bk. 40, p. 24, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 2.38 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD FROM RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO OPDH-12, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY HOUSING, 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 finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 97-3787, Bk. 40, p. 25, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," TO PROVIDE ELDERLY HOUSING ALTERNATIVES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to amend the ordinance to erase the word "owner-occupied" in the definition of elder family home; insert "managed and/or owned by a responsible party"; and insert the definition of "responsible party". The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from Pain Ehrhardt, and requested that staff send a written response. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, as amended. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-175, Bk. 117, p. 175, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WALDEN HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-176, Bk. 117, p. 176, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF MEADOW VIEW SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities June 3, 1997 Page 4 revised 6/17/97 Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-177, Bk. 117, p. 177, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WILLIAMS WOODS SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, 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 construction of the Wylde Green Sanitary Sewer Project. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-178 , Bk. 117. p 178, APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WYLDE GREEN SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS for 10:30 a.m., July 1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," of the City Code, to establish the hourly parking rate for the Linn street lot at ~.50/hour for the first three hours and ~5.00/hour for the fourth and all additional hours, be given first vote for consideration. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 8, Entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 3 entitled "General Animal Regulations," Sections 1, 3, and 4; and amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Pet Animal Control," Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12 of the City Code to provide new regulations regarding animals, be given first vote for consideration. Animal Shelter Supv. Goodman-Herbst present for discussion. Council requested staff report back on the requirement that a veterinarian be licensed in the State of Iowa, suggesting the state reference be dropped and detail the procedure should a permit be denied. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend the restricted animal list (2) to read as follows: "Iguana iguana, lizards of the order of Chamaeleontidae, and lizards of the genus Varanus, excluding species Kokodoensis, Salvadoril, Salvator, Niloticus, Albigularis, and Indicus." and to include all species listed after the word "excluding" in the prohibited list as well. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The following individuals appeared: Steve Kendall, representing the circus industry, Pittsburgh, PA; and Terry Greer, Animal Welfare Coordinator for the sport of rodeo, Colorado Springs, CO. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: Sheila Lehrke, International Professional Rodeo Association; Tommy Joe Lucia. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on first consideration of the amended ordinance, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Activities June 3, 1997 page 5 Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance creating a Police Citizen's Review Board to assist the City in processing citizen complaints concerning the Police Department and assuring the Police Department is responsive to community needs, be given first vote for consideration. Acting City Arty. Dilkes and Asst. City Atty. Mitchell present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their view on changes to the ordinance. Acting City Arty. Dilkes stated she viewed the changes as non-substantive and staff would review the proposed amendments and have them incorporated into the ordinance prior to second consideration. After discussion, moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend 'the ordinance to include a four year sunset clause. 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: Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Baker, Kubby, Lehman. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Council took a brief recess. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Scott-Six Urban Renewal project area (Streb), in the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson County, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with said Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to amend the ordinance by deleting the following from Section 2: "which certification is directed to be made during the 1997 calendar year)". The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, on second consideration of the amended ordinance, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 97-3788, Bk. 40, p. 26, AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1, SECTIONS 1, 7, AND 8; TITLE 9, CHAPTFR 3, SECTION 3, SECTION 9; TITLE 9, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 1; TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 4; AND TITLE 10, CHAPTER 9, SECTION 2 OF THE CITY CODE TO PROVIDE NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND BICYCLES. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend the ordinance to add "small wagons" to the excluded list along with bicycles, wheelchairs, baby strollers, and baby carriages. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted as amended. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-179, Bk. 117, p. 179, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-321 AND APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SUITE 160, OLD CAPITOL MALL, 201 S. CLINTON Council Activities June 3, 1997 page 6 STREET (Ta¢o Bell). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, defer to June 17 a resolution approving the design of the Iowa City Transit Interchange Facility. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-180, Bk. 117, p. 180, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN LIEU OF CONDEMNATION BETWEEN RONALD F. JOHNSON AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept the form of tax exemption certificate pertaining to the 910,600,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the form of continuing disclosure certificate pertaining to the 910,600,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-181, Bk. 117, p. 181, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF NOT TO EXCEED 910,600,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-182, Bk. 117, p. 182, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITIONS OF SECTION 8 COORDINATOR, PUBLIC HOUSING COORDINATOR, AND INTAKE WORKER. Housing Adm. Grosvenor present for discussion. 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. 97-183, Bk. 117, p. 183, RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF MAINTENANCE WORKER I IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT DIVISION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN. 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. 97-184, Bk. 117, p. 184, AUTHORIZING 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, 1997, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000. 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. 97-185, Bk. 11 7, p. 185, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE Council Activities June 3, 1997 page 7 SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND STEVENS DRIVE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 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. 97-186, Bk. 117, p. 186, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST-WEST ARTERIAL PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker, Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-187, Bk. 117, p. 187, 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 SHOEMAKER & HAALAND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS OF CORALVILLE, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE EAST-WEST ARTERIAL PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker, Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 97-188, Bk. 117, p. 188, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 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 Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-189, Bk. 117, p. 189, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEl( TRIAL, PHASE I PROJECT, MORMON TREK TO GALWAY HILLS. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to June 17, a resolution awarding contract for construction of the Brookside Drive Bridge Reconstruction Project and to set a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for this project. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-190, Bk. 117, p. 190, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, BRADFORD DRIVE TO MUSCATINE AVENUE to Streb Construction Co. for 81,149,808.82. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities June 3, 1997 page 8 The Mayor noted no bids had been received on the 1997 Curb Ramps Project so the resolution awarding bid would not be acted on at this time. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-191, Bk. 117, p. 191, 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 SHIVE-HATTERY, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL PROJECT FROM BURLINGTON STREET TO NAPOLEON PARK. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the unofficial vote on the Johnson County Recorder position as: Conger 4,056 and Lacina 4,035. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for a Licensed Architect or Business/Property Owner from the Central Business District or Near Southside Neighborhood to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 1998. This appointment will be made at the June 17 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson St., to the Historic Preservation Comm. for a three-year term ending March 29, 2000, representing the College Green District; and appoint Council Member Larry Baker to the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board as the sixth representative of Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Baker noted that Council had been meeting six hours, and staff had been working for the City more than 14 hours that day. Council Member Vanderhoef asked citizens to be aware of private contractors doing home repair over the summer months. The Mayor encouraged citizens to call their insurance adjuster prior to contracting work for hail damage. Council Member Thornberry reported he had received a thank you from a citizen who had received both of their water bills in one envelope; stated the City was still researching issues concerning TCI; and staff was following up on clean-up of the Highway 6 By-pass. Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of Toxic Clean-Up Day scheduled June 7; the beginning of Arts Fest June l Z~; and requested that the recruitment procedure for a new City Attorney be placed on the work session agenda of June 16. Council Member Norton noted stacking of the left turn lane from Gilbert onto Hwy. 6 and asked staff to look at it; and stated his concerns for the conversion of agricultural land to urban in the County. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 10:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Marian K. Karr, C~ty Clerk Na~ami J~J/~lovi~k, 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 proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publications is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/20/97 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. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special and regular meetings of May 6, and the special meetings of May 12 and May 13, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. - April 21, April 28. (a)The Sign Regulations be amended to allow portable signs as a provisional sign in the CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10 Zone subject to the following conditions: One portable sign per first floor exterior store- front business provided: it is placed only on private property or a designated sidewalk cafe area; it does not block access to any doorway; it is moved inside the business when the business is closed; it is anchored at the base to provide stability as approved by the Building Official or designee; the maximum area of the sign face be limited to six square feet; the maximum height of the sign be limited to six feet above grade; the design of the sign receives Design Review Committee approval, according to the procedures and guidelines established by the Design Review Committee, prior to obtaining a sign permit. Official Actions May 20, 1997 Page 2 (b) The Performance Standards Section of the Zoning Ordinance be amended to add the following describing glare regulations: All lighting used for the purpose of illuminating the area underneath an awning shall be downcast and shielded in such a way that the light is only directly illuminating the area beneath it. All such lighting shall also be shielded so that no bare, exposed bulb is visible from the public right-of-way. (¢) There be no change to the definition of changeable copy signs. (d) The projecting signs continue to be prohibited. Bd. of Appeals April 7. Human Rights Comm. - April 28. P&Z Comm. May 1. Bd. of Library Trustees - April 2z~. Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Old Highway 218 South. Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, 121 N. Linn St. C~ass C Beer Permit for Gasby's Downtown, 114 E. Washington St. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban AMOCO, 370 Scott Court. Special Class C Liquor License for Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. Refund of an unused portion of a Special Class C Liquor License for Masala's, 9 S. Dubuque St. RES. 97-148, ISSUE A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-149, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WYLDE GREEN SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-150, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMEN~ WITH AL AND MARY JO STREB, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Official Actions May 20, 1997 Page 3 Resolutions: RES. 97-151, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1994 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (A.K.A. FLOOD #2) PROGRAM BUDGET. RES. 97-1 52, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING $85,000 IN CITY GENERAL FUND AND $100,000 IN FY96 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) FUNDING FOR A PROJECT TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR WORKING PERSONS LIVING ALONE (SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING). RES. 97-153, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 326 EAST FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97- 154, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 22, 23, 34 AND 35 OF WEST SIDE PARK. RES. 97-155, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND OUT TO LUNCH, INC. D/B/A/ BLIMPIE AND UNCOMMON GROUNDS. Correspondence: John Gross regarding parking lot (Parcel 64-1A). Candida Maurer regarding First Avenue extension. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of On- Street Parking Prohibition on the South Side of the 2500 and 2600 Blocks of Walden Road. Civil Service Corem. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): (a) Maintenance Worker II Government Buildings. Joan Kennedy and Tammy Salm regarding Public Works facility. Gaming Association of Iowa regarding Iowa's Gaming Industry. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds, all approved: Sarah Barrash (alley behind 520 1/2 N. Gilbert) May 17. Jim Swaim (United Action for Youth garage sale) - June 7. Official Actions May 20, 1997 Page 4 Applications for Use of City Plaza, all approved: Emilie Ann D'Artagnon (Ronald McDonald House bake sale) - May 17. Susan Calimeri (Spiritual Assembly of Bahai distribution of literature) Fridays throughout summer. Susan Rogusky (Council of Elders raffle ticket sale) - July 28 - August 1. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Diane Sulg, Executive Director of the Iowa Arts Fest, updated Council on events planned for the festival June 11-15. The following individuals appeared concerning the Eric Shaw incident: Jay Shaw, 309 Windsor Place; and Osha Gray Davidson, 14 S. Governor St. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for June 3 on ah ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article P, entitled "Fences and Hedges," to change the vision triangle requirements at intersections. The Mayor declared the motion. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for June 3 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," Section 5, entitled "Signs Permitted by Zone; Regulations," to permit projecting signs in the CB-5 and CB-10 zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for June 3 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," Section 5, entitled "Signs permitted by Zone; Regulations," to permit portable signs in the CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10 zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-156, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE DENSITY FROM 2-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO 8-16 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE FOR AN APPROXIMATE 2.38 ACRE AREA LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH- 12, Planned Development Housing Overlay, for a 2.38 acre property located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Lower West Branch Road to Official Actions May 20, 1997 Page 5 permit a 37 unit multi-family building for elderly housing, be given first consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," to provide elderly housing alternatives, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Stephen Greenleaf. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt an ordinance amending Title lZ~, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off- Street Parking and Loading," Section 1, entitled "Off-Street Parking Requirements," to allow existing fraternity/sorority houses to be converted to rooming houses without having to provide additional parking. The Mayor declared the ordinance defeated. Moved and seconded to defer to June 3, a resolution approving the final plat of Walden Hills. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Public discussion was held on an ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 3, entitled "General Animal Regulations," Sections 1, 3, and 4; and amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Pet Animal Control," Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12 of the City Code to provide new regulations regarding animals. The following individuals appeared: Natonya Walker; Grace Trifaro, 902 N. Dodge St.; Shawn Lockhart; Don Morrison; Dave Funk; Ann Bolen; Martha Dahlin. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Gregg Geerdes & Mary Murphy; Terri Greer, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association; Bernice Steele; Shannon Castle; Ben Dorr; Bobbie Hinds. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving amendments to the Fiscal Year 1997 Operating budget. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-157, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1997. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, and estimate of construction of the Willow Street Reconstruction project. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-158, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE Official Actions May 20, 1997 Page 6 CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BiD, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Moved and seconded that the ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Scott-Six Urban Renewal Project Area, in the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson County, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and ir~debtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with said urban renewal redevelopment project, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance regulating non-motorized vehicles, be given second vote for consideration. Moved and seconded to amend the ordinance by changing the eastern boundary of the central business district from Van Buren to Gilbert Street; prohibit bicycles in Chauncey Swan Park; and adding the requirement that people who travel or operate non-motorized vehicles on roads, streets, or alleys where permitted operate it in a careful and prudent manner and obey all traffic laws applicable as drivers of vehicles. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. The Mayor declared the motion for second consideration carried as amended. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 97-3785, AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CITY CODE, THE HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO MAKE IT SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT TO THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1989. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-159, RESCINDING THE 1991 PERSONNEL POLICIES MANUAL AND ESTABLISHING AN AMENDED PERSONNEL POLICIES MANUAL. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-160, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. The following individuals appeared: Jennifer Official Actions May 20, 1997 Page 7 Williams, 846 Sandusky Dr., rep. Neighborhood Council of Iowa City; Marsha Akeson, 2151 Abbey Lane, rep. Ty'N Cae Neighborhood; Mary Lewis, 56 Regal Lane, & Jane Klitzka, 2305 Hollywood Blvd., rep. Grant Wood Neighborhood; Joyce Barrett, rep. Northside Neighborhood Association; Pam Ehrhardt, 1029 E. Court, rep. Longfellow Neighborhood Association; and David Dawes, 1055 Briar Dr., rep. Pepperwood Neighborhood Association. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-161, ESTABLISHING TCI CABLEVISION'S "MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATE" FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICE. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-162, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR 100 UNITS OF SECTION 8 VOUCHER FOR MAINSTREAM HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-163, AUTHORIZING NEW REVISED PUBLIC HOUSING LEASE. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-164, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF CLINTON STREET. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-165, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAW WATER MAIN PROJECT - CONTRACT 1 IN CONNECTION WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-166, DIRECTING SALE OF 910,600,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-167, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE REGARDING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE IOWA RIVER POWER DAM RENOVATION PROJECT.' The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Design Review Comm. '- one vacancy for a Licensed Architect or Business/Property Owner from the Central Business District or Near Southside Neighborhood to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 1998. This appointment will be made at the June 17 meeting of the City Council. Official Actions May 20, 1997 Page 8 Moved and seconded to re-appoint Margaret Cox, 38 Jema Ct., and Stephen Greenleaf, 345 Magowan St. and appoint Lisa Parker, 518 Ronalds, to the Bd. of Library Trustees to fill six-year terms ending July 1, 2003; re-appoint Randy Rohovit, 2408 Crestview St., to the Design Review Comm. to fill a three-year term ending July 1, 2000; appoint Frank Gersh, 1123 E. College St., to the Historic Preservation Comm. to fill three- year terms ending March 29, 2000, as a representative of the East College Street District and re-advertise the vacancy representing the College Green District. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to appoint Eleanor M. Dilkes as Acting City Attorney effective immediately. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. s/Su~an K. Walsh, Deputy 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 MAY 20, 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, Dilkes, Walsh, Franklin, Mitchell, Grosvenor, Yucuis, Scott, Schmadeke, Goodman-Herbst, Davidson, Schoon, Klingaman. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-80, Side 2; 97-83 and 97-84, Both Sides. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special and regular meetings of May 6, 1997, and the special meetings of May 12 and May 13, 1997, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. April 21, April 28. (a)The Sign Regulations be amended to allow portable signs as a provisional sign in the CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10 Zone subject to the following conditions: One portable sign per first floor exterior store- front business provided: it is placed only on private property or a designated sidewalk care area; it does not block access to any doorway; it is moved inside the business when the business is closed; it is anchored at the base to provide stability as approved by the Building Official or designee; the maximum area of the sign face be limited to six square feet; the maximum height of the sign be limited to six feet above grade; the design of the sign receives Design Review Committee approval, according to the procedures and guidelines established by the Design Review Committee, prior to obtaining a sign permit. (b) The Performance Standards Section of the Zoning Ordinance be amended to add the following describing glare regulations: All lighting used for the purpose of illuminating the area underneath an awning shall be downcast and shielded in such a way that the light is only directly illuminating the area beneath it. All such lighting shall also be shielded so that no bare, exposed bulb is visible from the public right- of-way. (c) There be no change to the definition of changeable copy signs. (d) The projecting signs continue to be prohibited. Bd. of Appeals - April 7. Human Rights Comm. - April 28. P&Z Comm. - May 1. Bd. of Library Trustees - April 24. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Old Highway 218 South. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Care, 121 N. Linn St. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's Downtown, 114 E. Washington St. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Council Activities May 20, 1997 Page 2 Suburban AMOCO, 370 Scott Court. Approving a Special Class C Liquor License for Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. Approving a refund of an unused portion of a Special Class C Liquor License for Masala's, 9 S. Dubuque St. RES. 97-148, Bk. 117, p. 148, ISSUE A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-149, Bk. 117, p. 149, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 3 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WYLDE GREEN SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-150, Bk. 117, p. 150, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH AL AND MARY JO STREB, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Resolutions, Bk. 117: RES. 97-151, p. 151, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1994 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (A.K.A. FLOOD //2) PROGRAM BUDGET. RES. 97-152, p. 152, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING 985,000 IN CITY GENERAL FUND AND 9100,000 IN FY96 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) FUNDING FOR A PROJECT TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR WORKING PERSONS LIVING ALONE (SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING). RES. 97-153, p. 153, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 326 EAST FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-154, p. 154, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 22, 23, 34 AND 35 OF WEST SIDE PARK. RES. 97-155, p. 155, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND OUT TO LUNCH, INC. D/B/A/ BLIMPIE AND UNCOMMON GROUNDS. Correspondence: John Gross regarding parking lot (Parcel 64-1A). Candida Maurer regarding First Avenue extension. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of On-Street Parking Prohibition on the South Side of the 2500 and 2600 Blocks of Walden Road. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Maintenance Worker II - Government Buildings. Joan Kennedy and Tammy Salm regarding Public Works facility. Gaming Association of Iowa regarding Iowa's Gaming Industry. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds, all approved: Sarah Barrash (alley behind 520 1/2 N. Gilbert) - May 17. Jim Swaim (United Action for Youth garage sale) - June 7. Applications for Use of City Plaza, all approved: Emilie Ann D'Artagnon (Ronald McDonald House bake sale) - May 17. Susan Calimeri (Spiritual Assembly of Bahai distribution of literature) - Fridays throughout summer. Susan Rogusky (Council of Elders raffle ticket sale) - July 28 - August 1. Council Activities May 20, 1997 Page 3 PCD Director Franklin present for discussion of HOME funds. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Diane Sulg, Executive Director of the Iowa Arts Fest, updated Council on events planned for the festival June 11-15. The following individuals appeared concerning the Eric Shaw incident: Jay Shaw, 309 Windsor Place; and Osha Gray Davidson, 14 S. Governor St. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for June 3 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article P, entitled "Fences and Hedges," to change the vision triangle requirements at intersections. 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 June 3 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," Section 5, entitled "Signs Permitted by Zone; Regulations," to permit projecting signs in the CB-5 and CB-10 zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for June 3 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," Section 5, entitled "Signs permitted by Zone; Regulations," to permit portable signs in the CB-2, CB-§, and CB-10 zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby to Set a public hearing for June 3 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," to adopt design criteria for changeable copy signs. The Mayor declared the motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-156, Bk. 117, p. 156, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE DENSITY FROM 2-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO 8-16 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE FOR AN APPROXIMATE 2.38 ACRE AREA LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations from RS-5, Low Density Single- Family Residential, to OPDH-12, Planned Development Housing Overlay, for a 2.38 acre property located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Lower West Branch Road to permit a 37 unit multi-family building for elderly housing, be given first consideration. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," to provide elderly housing alternatives, be given second vote for consideration. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to accept Council Activities May 20, 1997 Page 4 correspondence from Stephen Greenleaf. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off-Street Parking and Loading," Section 1, entitled "Off-Street Parking Requirements," to allow existing fraternity/sorority houses to be converted to rooming houses without having to provide additional parking. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the ordinance defeated unanimously, 0/7, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to June 3, 1997, a resolution approving the final plat of Walden Hills. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Public discussion was held on an ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 3, entitled "General Animal Regulations," Sections 1, 3, and 4; and amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Pet Animal Control," Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12 of the City Code to provide new regulations regarding animals. The following individuals appeared: Natonya Walker; Grace Trifaro, 902 N. Dodge St.; Shawn Lockhart; Don Morrison; Dave Funk; Ann Bolen; Martha Dahlin. Asst. City Arty. Mitchell and Animal Shelter Supervisor Goodman-Herbst present for discussion. Moved by Baker, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence from: Gregg Geerdes & Mary Murphy; Terri Greer, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association; Bernice Steele; Shannon Castle; Ben Dorr; Bobbie Hinds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. . A public hearing was held on a resolution approving amendments to the Fiscal Year 1997 Operating budget. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-157, Bk. 117, p. 157, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1997. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, and estimate of construction of the Willow Street Reconstruction project. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, RES. 97-158, Bk. 117, p. 158, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Scott-Six Urban Renewal Project Area, in the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson County, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School District and other Council Activities May 20, 1997 Page 5 taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with said urban renewal redevelopment project, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote; Ayes: Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance regulating non-motorized vehicles, be given second vote for consideration. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to amend the ordinance per the May 16 Asst. City Attorney Mitchell memo (distributed 5/20) and Council discussion on May 19. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Asst. City Atty. Mitchell present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion for second consideration carried as amended. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ORD. 97-3785, Bk. 40, p. 23, AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CITY CODE, THE HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO MAKE IT SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT TO THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1989. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-159, Bk. 117, p. 159, RESCINDING THE 'i 991 PERSONNEL POLICIES MANUAL AND ESTABLISHING AN AMENDED PERSONNEL POLICIES MANUAL. Asst. City Mgr. Helling present for discussion. Council agreed to add "electronic harassment" to page 14. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council took a brief recess 9:05, returned 9:13 p.m. -Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-160, Bk. 117, p. 160, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. The following individuals appeared: Jennifer Williams, 846 Sandusky Dr., rep. Neighborhood Council of Iowa City; Marsha Akeson, 2151 Abbey Lane, rep. Ty'N Cae Neighborhood; Mary Lewis, 56 Regal Lane, & Jane Klitzka, 2305 Hollywood Blvd., rep. Grant Wood Neighborhood; Joyce Barrett, rep. Northside Neighborhood Association; Pam Ehrhardt, 1029 E. Court, rep. Longfellow Neighborhood Association; and David Dawes, 1055 Briar Dr., rep. Pepperwood Neighborhood Association. Neighborhood Services Coordinator Klingaman present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-161, Bk. 117, p. 161, ESTABLISHING TCI CABLEVISION'S "MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATE" FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICE. Asst. City Mgr. Helling present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-162, Bk. 117, p. 162, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR 100 UNITS OF SECTION 8 VOUCHER Council Activities May 20, 1997 Page 6 FOR MAINSTREAM HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. 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. 97-163, Bk. 117, p. 163, AUTHORIZING NEW REVISED PUBLIC HOUSING LEASE. 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. 97-164, Bk. 117, p. 164, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF- WAY FOR A PORTION OF CLINTON STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-165, Bk. 117, p. 165, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAW WATER MAIN PROJECT - CONTRACT 1 IN CONNECTION WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Maxwell Construction for 9750,765. Public Works Dir. Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-166, Bk. 117, p. 166, DIRECTING SALE OF 910,600,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS. Finance Dir. Yucuis 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 Norton, to adopt RES. 97-167, BK. 117, P. 167, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE REGARDING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE IOWA RIVER POWER DAM RENOVATION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the .previously announced vacancies: Design Review Comm..- one vacancy for a Licensed Architect or Business/Property Owner from the Central Business District or Near Southside Neighborhood to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 1998. This appointment will be made at the June 17 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to re-appoint Margaret Cox, 38 Jema Ct., and Stephen Greenleaf, 345 Magowan St. and appoint Lisa Parker, 518 Ronalds, to the Bd. of Library Trustees to fill six-year terms ending July 1, 2003; re-appoint Randy Rohovit, 2408 Crestview St., to the Design Review Comm. to fill a three-year term ending July 1, 2000; appoint Frank Gersh, 1123 E. College St., to the Historic Preservation Comm. to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2000, as a representative of the East College Street District and re-advertise the vacancy representing the College Green District. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Activities May 20, 1997 Page 7 Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to appoint Eleanor M. Dilkes as Acting City Attorney effective immediately. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Norton noted the Downtown Action Plan report which outlined ways to proceed with the Downtown Strategy Committee recommendations and urged citizens to pick up a copy in the City Clerk's or City Manager's offices. Norton stated copies of the report done by a University class and the College of Business concerning a downtown shuttle proposal was forthcoming and urged Council Members to read it. Norton reported on the dedication of the Nancy Sieberling grove of trees located at the north entrance of Hickory Hill Park, and the reception noting her many years of community service and 80th birthday. Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of Toxic Clean Up Day scheduled June 7 at transit facility on Riverside Drive, and asked that individuals call for appointments at 356-6200. Kubby stated that WRAC would be providing a training session for men and women on May 29 regarding planning and facilitating effective meetings. Council Member Lehman requested an update on repair of the railroad tracks on S. Capitol. The City Manager will follow up. Council Member Thornberry recognized the following city employees for their work replacing the water line on Highland Avenue: Leon Schlueter; Earl McCalla; Dave Exline; Jack Crawley; Jamie Jenn; Ken Harney; Dave Worby; and Ed Moreno. Council Member Vande~hoef noted the completion of the inventory of City subdivisions since 1990 available in the City Clerk's office and noted her appreciation to Asst. Transportation Planner Yapp on this project. Council Member Baker noted the increased City ticketing for parking on the grass in City Park near the baseball fields, and asked the City Mgr. to investigate ways of accommodating parking around the fields. The City Mgr. will report back. Thornberry questioned parking for the July 4 fireworks. The City Mgr. will report back. Baker presented a piece of "Dead Wood" to the Press-Citizen. Mayor Novick asked for Council concurrence on the appointments of Jan Ashman & Jim Walters to the Deer Committee. The Mayor urged citizens to put their trash and garbage out on the curb in the morning for pick-up rather than the night before to prevent animals from getting into the bags; reminded citizens that Clinton St. would be closed from May 19-August 1 for the University Burge Hall project; noted appreciation from landlords for allowing more time for large trash collection; and reminded everyone of the special election on June 3 for County Recorder. The Mayor announced she would not be seeking re-election for her at- large Council seat. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 10:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. Susan K. Walsh, Deputy City Clerk Naomi J. Novick, Mayor