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Home My WebLink About2004-03-15 Council minutes Date: March 15, 2004 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 15, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Karr, Dilkes, Knocke, Davidson, Franklin, Rackis, Copper, Boothroy Tapes: 04-24, Side 2; 04-25, Side 2 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 6 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 32,000 SQUARE FEET FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE ZONE (CB-2) TO HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RM-44) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 302 AND 308 SOUTH GILBERT STREET. (REZ04-00003) B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 6 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 24.1 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL ZONE (ID-RS) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS-5), SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET, EAST OF SOUTHPOINT SUBDIVISION. (REZ04-00002) C. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS IN THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) ZONE. (PASS AND ADOPT) (The Church of Iowa City) D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS, PART 9. (SUB04- 00002) (DEFERRED FROM 3~2) E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS, PART 8. (SUB04-00003) (DEFERRED FROM 3/2) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 3e(5) Resolution authorizing ... Johnson County Auditor to submit to the voters ... whether Iowa City ... establish as a city utility an electric light and power plant Council Work Session Mamh 15, 2004 Page 2 and system ... place management and control of said utility in a five-member Board of Trustees) In response to Council, City Atty. Dilkes clarified the election could be no earlier than the regular City election in November 2005 of proposed by citizen petition; and that if both questions were approved and the City proceeds to the Public Utilities Board the governing structure would be determined and thus binding. 2. (Item # 11- Ordinance amending Title 10 ... private use of public property ... Farmers Market ... City Plaza ... residential picketing ... mobile vendors and ambulatory vendors ...) Mayor Lehman noted a memo from the City Attorney recommending four amendments to the ordinance, and stated that fi Council wishes to accept the recommendations it would be necessary to give the ordinance first consideration again. Council requested that the ordinance be amended to reduce the notification requirements for spontaneous events from 24 hours to I hour; and no insurance or indemnification would be required for a parade or public assembly held entirely on City Plaza and consisting solely of people without any equipment or objects. City Atty. will prepare amended ordinance for consideration at the formal meeting. 3. (Item # 13 - Ordinance amending Title 4 ... consumption of beer and wine ... city park .... public right-of-way .... City ground ....excluding City buildings ... pursuant to a written agreement with the City) City Atty. Dilkes outlined the amended ordinance providing an exception to the under 19 ordinance for city parks. Majority agreed to proceed with first consideration of the amended ordinance, and reaffirmed their desire to review the under 19 existing ordinance after August 1. 4. (Item # 8 - Public hearing ... resolution ~.. consolidated transit funding applications...) In response to Council Member Elliott, Asst. PCD Director Davidson stated that 70-75% of the operating cost of any transit system is the person operating the vehicle, while fuel is 2-4% of the total expense. 5. (Item # 3f(1) - JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: ...200 block of S. Linn Street ... 100 block of S. Linn Street ...) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Asst. PCD Director Davidson, stated the Parking Division does monitor usage on a routine basis, and studies are done sporadically on meter feeding. Majority of Council directed staffto study meter feeding policy, monitor the change in meter hours, and increase enforcement in the area. 6. (Item # 3f(14) - League of Women's Voters Requesting Council Time) Majority of Council directed staff to contact the League and schedule 20 minutes for presentation, and 30 total minutes including questions, for the April 5 work session. Staff will follow up. SCATTERED SITE HOUSING COMMITTEE (IP2 of 3/11 Info Packet) Matt Hayek, Chair of HCDC, presented information on the formation of the scattered housing task force and outlined the task force's scope. Majority of Council agreed to proceed as outlined. Council Work Session March 15, 2004 Page 3 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Commission - re-appt. Brian Sponcil Airport Commission - John Krstenensky Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - no applicants, re-advertise Historic Preservation Commission (At-Large) - Justine Zimmer Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - no applicants, re-advertise Parks and Recreation Commission - Ryan O'Leary OAKDALE BLVD. (IP1 of 3/11 Info Packet) Jeff Davidson, Executive Director JCCOG, presented information on the project. Majority of Council agreed to proceed as outlined. Staff will indicate that to the County. COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Champion raised fire and safety concerns relative to the recent decision not to allow construction of a step to avoid blocking the alley exit door of the Englert, and suggested making alley areas no parking areas. Staff will follow up with a memo to Council on the issues. 2. Council Member Elliott requested that the recycling coordinator position recently approved in the budget be placed on hold and a education and marketing program be implemented with staff and volunteers. The City Manager will provide a memo on position duties and responsibilities for the next meeting. 3. (IP4 of 3/11 Info Packet - Memo form City Clerk and City Attorney re Council laptop use and upgrade and Email ...) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef majority agreed to schedule discussion at the April 5 work session. 4. (Agenda item # 19 and # 21) Mayor Lehman noted the importance of the Charter Review Commission and encouraged Council to start thinking of individuals to serve. The City Clerk stated the application process would be handled similar to other Boards and Commissions and advertised for 30 days. 5. Mayor Lehman requested that a discussion of the airport be scheduled at an upcoming work session. The City Manager stated that a related issue of the north/south runway closing, to enable finishing Mormon Trek, would have to be scheduled soon. 6. Council Member O'Donnell noted the flyers/postings on telephone poles and requested something be done to clean them up. 7. Council Member Elliott stated he had a list of 15 subjects that he would like Council to consider and suggested setting up one half day special work sessions. Elliott will provide the list of subjects for inclusion in an upcoming packet. Council Work Session March 15, 2004 Page 4 8. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he would be unable to attend the formal meeting on May 4, but would be in attendance at the work session on May 3. VISUAL PREFERENCE SURVEY City Manager Atkins and PCD Planner Franklin present for discussion. Bailey requested data and/or demographics be kept on participants. FSS PROGRAM (IP3 of 3/11 Info Packet) Housing Administrator Rackis and Self-Sufficiency Programs Coordinator Cooper presented information and power point presentation on the programs available. Meeting adjourned 8:50 PM.