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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-03-26 Council minutes revised 4/10/9( 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 MARCH 26, 1996 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 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, Franklin, Schoon, Davidson, McClure, Fosse, Rocca, Boose, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-37, Side 2; 96-40 & 96-41, Both Sides; 96-42, Side 1. The Mayor proclaimed Professional Social Work Month - March 1996; Free Medical Clinic Day - March 30, 1996, Mary Dole-Ritter accepted; Sexual Assault Awareness Month - April 1996, Nicole Cook accepted; National Public Health Week - April 1-7, 1996, Graham Dameton accepted. Presentation by Big Brother/Big Sister Program Director Barbara Curtin to the City of * Iowa City in recognition of its 20 years of service to the community. Johnson County SAFE KIDS Coalition presentation was deferred. Design Review Comm. Awards for Design Excellence presented by Committee Member Gary Nagle as follows: (1) Exterior Preservation of an Existing Building to Maintain its Archi- tectural Features awarded to The President's Home, The University of Iowa, Richard Gibson accepted. (2)Exterior Renovation of an Existing Building awarded to Bread Garden Bakery & Care and Prairie Lights. (3)New Building Construction awarded to Guitar Foundation, Brian Mackin accepted. (4)New Signs, Canopies, or Awnings awarded to UIHC Child Care Center. (5)New or Refurbished Streetscapes or Exterior Spaces awarded to First National Bank, Helen Daily accepted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the following items and recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of February 27, 1996, and the special meetings of February 26, 1996, March 4, 1996, and March 5, 1996, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. meeting of February 8, 1996. Bd. of Appeals meeting of February 5, 1996. P&R Comm. meeting of February 14, 1996. Broadband Telecomm. Comm. meeting of February 26, 1996. P&Z Comm. meeting of March 7, 1996. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for The Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1550 First Ave. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Sports Column, 1 2 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class "B" Beer Permit for Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. RES. 96- 60, Bk. 115, p. 60, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-61, Bk. 115, p. 61, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for Apnl 9, 1996, to discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funding recommendations for FY97. RES. 96-62, Bk. 115, p. 62, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI- MATE OF COST FOR CONTRACT 2- NORTH NAPOLEON PARK PUMPING STATION AND NORTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 96-63, Bk. 115, p. 63, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE WEST RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, STP-U-371 5(6)--70-52, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGI- Council Activities March 26, 1996 Page 2 NEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 96-64, Bk. 115, p. 64, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PINE STREET PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Motions: A motion authorizing City Engineer to sign the application approving a request from Iowa City Landscaping of their application to Adopt-a-Highway. Resolutions, Bk. 115: RES. 96-65, p. 65, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDINGA PROMIS- SORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE AND FINANCING STATEMENTS (A UCC2 AND A UCC4) FOR REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 803 CHURCH STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-66, p. 66, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1311 FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-67, p. 67, APPROVING IOWA CITY'S FY97, 98, 99, 2000, AND 2001 OFFICIAL REPORT OF MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FROM JULY 1, 1996TO JUNE 30, 2001. RES. 96-6~3, p. 68, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR FIRST & ROCHESTER COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION, PART ONE. RES. 96-69, p. 69, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM MONTHLY RENT (TOTAL TENANT PAYMENT) OF $25.00 FOR FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THE SECTION 8 CERTIFICATE AND VOUCHER PROGRAMS. RES. 96-70, p. 70, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM MONTHLY RENT (TOTAL TENANT PAYMENT) OF $25.00 FOR FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THE PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM. RES. 96-71, p. 71, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A WATER MAIN EASEMENT LOCAT- ED ON LOTS 3 AND 4, D & L SUBDIVISION, 10WA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Kathy Folk regarding enforcement of parking meters on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Thomas J. Barna regarding traffic along Prairie Du Chien Road. Mary and Dale Reiman regarding Galway Hills Parts Three and Four. Melrose Avenue Neighborhood Association regarding Melrose reconstruction project. Norwood (Bud) Louis representing veterans groups regarding removal of F86 Sabre jet aircraft from Iowa City Airport. Correspondence regarding back-billing from: Harvey D. Miller, Phil Phillips. Shirley Wyrick, President of Arts Iowa City regarding mailings. Correspondence regarding transit operations from: Rose Keese, Dee Capps, Leanne Mayhew, Robyn Wheeler, Iowa City Citizens. John Gross, Chair of the Downtown Association Parking and Transit Committee regarding free bus rides for young people who show an Iowa City Library book on Saturday of National Library Week in April. Suzanne Gurnett Streitz, President of the Downtown Association regarding Center Space. Gillian Fox, Executive Director of Life Skills, Inc., regarding request for parking. Memoranda from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Construction Inspector I; Fire Chief; Special Projects Inspector; Treasury Cashier. Memoranda from the Traffic Engr. regarding: Modification of On-Street Parking Meter Zone on the West Side of 100 Block of North Clinton Street; Temporary Alteration of the Parking Prohibitions in the 500 Block of South Linn St. Memo from John Doershuk, State Archaeologist's office, regarding the Sewer Project at Napolean Park. Council Activities March 26, 1996 Page 3 Applications for Use of City Plaza: Scott Steele for recognition of the National Day of Prayer on May 2, 1996, approved. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Reverend Kenneth Kuntz from St. Mary's Church to conduct Palm Sunday Procession on Jefferson Street between Dubuque and Linn on March 31, 1996, approved. Council Member Kubby noted that the five year street construction report contained in the Consent Calendar reflected a $682,000 allocation for four different bike trail projects. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Rene Paine, Public Access Television Director, announced that program guides were available at TCI, Iowa City Public Library, Iowa Memorial Union, Senior Center, and the Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and distributed copies. Kathy Folk, 1241 Oakes Dr., request- ed parking meters not be enforced on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Veterans Day, noting meters were not enforced for other City holidays. Council agreed to schedule discussion of the matter at an upcoming work session and staff will notify Ms. Folk. Richard Fishel, 1316 Muscatine Avenue, read a statement outlining his concerns about the sewer plant project at Napoleon Park. Bud Louis, 500 Foster Road, and John Hartnet requested Council consider a resolution permanently allowing the old jet to remain at the Iowa City airport, and updated Council on the clean up plan to maintain the jet. Philip Zell, Senior Center Commission, updated Council on activities at the Center. Bethann Alber, 400 First Avenue, noted copies distributed that evening of the "Water Treatment Cost Evaluation" prepared by Rodney Alber, and requested Council consider another public hearing. Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton, appeared regarding the status of Council discussion on the City back billing procedure. The matter will be scheduled for a later meeting. Ms. Buss noted Council consideration later in the meeting on several building codes and asked Council to remember the cost of enforcing these Codes are passed along to tenants. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., requested a few minutes of silence in memory of bicyclist Christopher Lillig who was killed the previous week; thanked Council Members for their time and efforts in serving as public officials; and urged citizens to participate in the November elections to preserve democracy. David Bloesch, 57 Amber Lane, expressed appreciation for the Transit system and shared concerns over proposed changes. Jim Walters, 2511 Hwy. 1 W., expressed concerns on the proposed extension of Highway 965. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared regarding Iowa City taking a leading role in preserving our resources. Council recessed 9:00 p.m. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for April 9, 1996, on Amendments to City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article J, "Overlay Zones," by creating a new overlay zoning district entitled "Design Review Overlay Zone." The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to set a pubhc hearing for April 9, 1996, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to change the use regulations of a 1.88 acre tract from RR-1, Rural Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residemial for property located at 3263 Rohret Road (Streb). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan to incorpo- rate an amendment to the JCCOG Arterial Street Plan which includes Oakdale Boulevard. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: Peter Hayek. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations of an approximate .14 acre parcel located at 24 N. Van Buren Street Council Activities March 26, 1996 Page 4 (Raley) from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to R/O, Residential/Office. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article H, "Industrial Zones," to allow the outdoor storage of recyclable materials in the I-1 zone as an accessory use to a recycling processing facility by special exception, be given second vote for consideration. Affirrnative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," to allow temporary real estate sales centers in residential zones be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, that the rule requiring ordinances to be consid- ered 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. 96-3721, Bk. 39, p. 15, AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT FOR THE D&L SUBDIVISION, LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 1 AND SUNSET STREET (Dane & Larsen), be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, a~l Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, 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 Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from David Larsen. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-72, Bk. 115, p. 72, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF NEWPORT RIDGE SUBDIVI- SION, WITHIN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to acknowledge receipt of the recommen- dation of the Planning and Zoning Commission approving the proposed east alignment for the extension of Highway 965. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: Wayne Duffy; Diana & Witold Krajewski. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to move to Item No. 21 at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-73, Bk. 115, p. 73, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR USE OF CITY STREETS AS A DETOUR AS PART OF THE HIGHWAY l/GILBERT STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Larry Waters, 1538 Rochester Ave., appeared. Civil Engr. McClure present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to consider Item No. 22 at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-74, Bk. 1 I 5, p. 74, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE H~GHWAY l/GILBERT STREET INTERSEC- TION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT to Streb Construction for ~572,2~2.8§. Civil Engr. McClure present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed~eir views. The Mayor Council Activities March 26, 1996 Page 5 declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman to consider Item No. 19 at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-75, Bk. 116, p. 75, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 CURB RAMPS PROJECT to Borwig Building Service for $96,768.40. Civil Engr. McClure present for discussion. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members rresent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the filing of the consolidated Transit funding application with the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY97 Iowa Dot State Transit Assistance and Federal Transit Administration funding. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct. appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-76, Bk. 115, p. 76, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANS- PORTATION FOR FY97 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING. Transportation Planner Davidson present for discussion. 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 rescinding Resolution No. 92-75 Establishing the Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Plan. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 92-3530 Establish- ing a Tax Financing Increment Mechanism for the Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Area. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to combine Item No. 11 - public discussion on an Ordinance amending and adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Building Code. Said Code to be known as the Iowa City Building Code; Item No. 13 - public discussion on an Ordinance amending and adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code. Said Code to be known as the Iowa City Fire Code; Item No. 15 - public discussion on an Ordinance amending and adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Said Code to be known as the Iowa City Plumbing Code; and Item No. 17- public discussion on an ordinance amending and adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Code for the abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Said Code to be known as the Iowa City Dangerous Buildings Code. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Board of Appeals Chairperson Bob Carlson appeared. Sr. Building Inspector Boose and Fire Chief Rocca present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Building Code as amended. Said Ordinance to be known as the Iowa City Building Code, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, as amended. Said Code to be known as the Iowa City Fire Code, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as amended. Said Code to be known as the Iowa City Plumbing Code, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the Ordinance adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Code for the abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as amended. Said Code to be known as the Iowa City Dangerous Buildings Code, be given first consideration. Council Activities March 26, 1996 Page 6 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 96-77, Bk. 115, p. 77, ADOPTING THE REVISED DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS EXCLUDING ALL OF PART 4, SECTIONS 5.04, 5.05 AND 5.11 OF PART 5 AND SECTION 9.13 OF PART 9, TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO TITLE 14, CHAPTER 10, SECTION 14-10-1. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/O, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-78, Bk. 11 5, p. 78, DIRECT- ING SALE OF $18,300,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS. Finance Director Yucuis 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 Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-79, Bk. 115, p. 79, DIRECTING SALE OF $6,100,000 ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGA- TIONS BONDS for improvements and extensions to the municipal water utility. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Housing and Community Development Comm. - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1998. This appointment will be made at the April 9, 1996, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to re-appoint Richard Gibson, 903 Highwood St. to the P&Z Comm. for a five-year term ending May 1, 2001; and appoint Chevalier Monsanto, 510 Garden St., to the Senior Center Commission to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 1997. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Baker requested Council consider scheduling a joint meeting with the University of Iowa Student Senate; clarifying that the Convention & Visitor's Bureau budget for FY97 minus the amount designated for administering the grant program; requested an update of discussion with the CenterSpace Committee regarding a combination use of the last urban renewal parcel; and requested the matter of a c,~y sales tax be scheduled for Council discussion prior to a decision of an election on a library bond issue. Council Member Lehman reported on a joint meeting he and the Mayor had with the Mayor of Cedar Rapids on a the sa~es tax question; and noted the letter in Council packet thanking Governor Branstad for his assistance in getting the sewer project back on track. Council Member Thornberry requested a status report of the City recycling program and containers. The City Mgr. stated crews were back on schedule, the City is researching another truck, the containers were used by other cities and were purchased through the City's bidding procedure, and will follow-up on the procedure for retaining the paper bags. Thornberry requested Council schedule discussion of the City's back billing procedure; and stated his desire to reduce building costs in Iowa City. Council Member Kubby noted the special Council Work Session scheduled for 9:00 a.m. the next day on Transit issues. Council Member Norton stated he would provide copies of an article in the New York Times dealing with birth control darts for wild horses and suggested looking at them for the deer problem within the City. Mayor Novick noted the Water Festival scheduled for March 28-30 at Northwest Junior High; the Life Skills Cheesecake Exposition fundraiser scheduled April 6 at the Holiday Inn; the Human Relations Conference at the Holiday Inn April 10; and the CDBG city celebration on April 1 1. Council Activities March 26, 1996 Page 7 The City Arty. reported that the city had won the Hagen Electronics/airport zoning case. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 11:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. '~') ~' Clerk Mar~n ~. Karr, City ~'~-~L Nao~ni J. N~Vick,(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 proceed- ings and claims is t~ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/26/96 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:45 p.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 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 8:45 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 NOVICK, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CiTY CLERK Submitted for publication 2129196. 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 proceed- ings and claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/27/96 Iowa City CiW Council; regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards to students of Horace Mann Elementary School: Derek Dreier, Sonya Erickson, Aldino Frassinelli, Kevin Hansen, Mary Hicks, Nell Smith. The Mayor proclaimed Designation of Iowa City as a "Bicycle Friendly Community", Greg Kovaciny, Bicyclists of Iowa City, and Terry Dahms, Friends of Iowa River Scenic Trail (FIRST), accepted; Iowa City Community Theatre Week - March 24-30, Deanna Thayer accepted; American Red Cross Month - March, Betsy Tatro accepted. 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 regular meeting of February 13, as pub- lished, subject to corrections, as recom- mended by the CiW Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. meeting of December 20, January 17; P&R Comm. meeting of January 10; Airport Comm. meeting of January 11; Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of January 25; Rules Comm. meeting of February 9. Permit Motions: Class "E" Liquor Li- cense for Drugtown //1, 521 Hollywood Blvd. Class "E" Beer Permit for Drugtown //1, 521 Hollywood Blvd. Claes "B" Beer permit for Ko's Kitchen, 18 S. Clinton St. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96-40, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1/GILBERT STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPEC- TION. Official Actions February 27, 1996 Page 2 Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,289,582.02 for the period of January 1 through January 31, as recom- mended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Correspondence: Letters regarding Iowa City Human Rights Commission funding: Rabbi Jeff Portman, Reverend Rick Yramategui. Letters regarding public transit: Edwin L. Clopton, Bonnie Love, Rockne L. and Deborah A. Foreman. Melrose Avenue Neighborhood Association regarding Melrose Avenue reconstruction project. Chair of the Penny Bryn Neighborhood Association requesting funding for traffic calming. Memorandum from the Iowa City Civil Service Commission submitting a certified list of applicants for the position of Construction Inspector II. Petition from Regina PTO requesting an all-pedestrian phase button operation at the intersection of First Ave. & Rochester Ave. Craig & Nancy Willis, Security Abstract Company, regarding the City Assessor position. Memo from City Manager regarding appointment of Fire Chief. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: RiverRun/RiverFest Com- mission to hold RiverRun 1996 on April 28, approved. Mark Ginsberg to hold Jazz Fast on July 3 and 4, approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hear- ing for March 26 on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate an amend- ment to the JCCOG Arterial Street Plan which includes Oakdale Boulevard. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hear- ing for March 26 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations of an approximate. 14 acre parcel located at 24 N. Van Burart Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to R/O, Residential/Office. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article H, "industrial Zones," to allow the outdoor storage of recyclable materials in the I-1 zone as an accessory use to a recycling processing facility by special exception. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," to Official Actions February 27, 1996 Page 3 allow temporary real estate sales centers in residential zones. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Conditional Zoning Agreement for the D&L Subdivision, located southeast of the intersection of Highway 1 and Sunset Street, to eliminate the requirement to provide access to property to the south. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zon- ing," Article K, entitled "Environmental Regula- tions," Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas Ordinance," Subsection I, entitled "Steep Slopes," to allow consideration of development activities within areas containing previously altered slopes. Richard Rhodes, 2014 Roches- tar Avenue, appeared. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zon- ing," Article K, entitled "Environmental Regula- tions," Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas Ordinance," Subsection I, entitled "Steep Slopes," to allow consideration of development activities within areas containing previously altered slopes, be given first vote for consider- ation. Moved and seconded to amend the ordi- nance by deleting the terms "man-mede" and substituting "human activity" and inserting the words "human activiW" into the definition of protected slopes. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor declared the motion carried on the amended ordinance. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by approving a Sensitive Areas Development Plan and chang- ing the use regulations from PRM, Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential Zone, to PRM- OSA, Planned High Density Multi-family Resi- dential - Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone for a 0.32 acre property located at 517 S. Linn Street. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by approving a Sensitive Areas Development Plan and chang- ing the use regulations from PRM, Planned High DensiW Multi-Family Residential Zone, to PRM- OSA, Planned High Density Multi-family Resi- dential - Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone for a 0.32 acre property located at 517 S. Linn Street, be given first vote for consideration. Applicant Kevin Kidwell appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96- 3718, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FOR A .5 Official Actions February 27, 1996 Page 4 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 840 CROSS PARK AVENUE FROM CO-1, COMMERCIAL OFFICE, TO CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMER- CIAL. A public hearing was held on the proposed fiscal year 1997 operating budget, fiscal years 1997 through 1999 three-year financial plan and the seven year capital improvements pro- gram. The following individuals appeared: Leanne Mayhew, 2199 Taylor Dr.; Lori Bears, 369 Bon Aim; Intesar Duncan, 1229 Burns Ave.; Verne Nelson, 3414 E. Court St., repre- senting Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visi- tors Bureau; Delores "Dee" Capps, 2801 Hwy. 6 E. //65; Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.; Joe Daringer, 2419 Lakeside Manor; and Colin Gordon, 225 Church St. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Holly Berkowitz; Dave Couchman; Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifi- cations, form of contract and estimated cost of construction of the 1996 Curb Ramp Project. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-41, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 CURB RAMPS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, "City Utilities," Article E, "Wastewater Treatment Works Indi- rect Discharge" for the City Code by adding provisions to regulate holding tank waste trans- porters, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted the current vacanciP, s: Sr. Center Comm. - One vacancy to fill an unex- pired term ending December 31, 1996. This appointment will be made at the March 26 meeting of the City Council. Housing b Com- munity Development Comm. - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1998. This appointment will be made at the April 9 meeting of the City Council. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: P&Z Comm. - One vacancy for a five-year term ending May 1, 2001. This ap- pointment will be made at March 26 meeting of the City Council. Official Actions February 27, 1996 Page 5 Moved and seconded to re-appoint Lyra Dickerson, 324 Post Rd., to the Civil Service Comm. for a six-year term ending April 1, 2002; appoint Benjamin Chait, 452 N. Seventh Ave., to the P&Z Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 2001; appoint Lori Goetech, 1108 Carver St., to the Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. for an unexpired term ending December 1, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and secor~ded to adjourn 9:35 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 NOVICK, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication 3/7/96 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 proceed- ings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3~4~96 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.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 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 6:47 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 NOVICK, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication 3/7/96 revised 3/25/96 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 proceed- ings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/5/96 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Lehman. The Mayor proclaimed Children and Healthcare Week March 17-23, Laura Phearman accepted.; Daffodil Days - March 26- 29, Patty Rossman accepted. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. meeting of January 16, February 20. (a) Recommendation of the Design Review Comm. that the Council adopt a resolution of intent to comply with Design Review Overlay Zone Ordinance. (b) Recommendation of the Design Review Comm. that the Council implement the Alternate Bid Items as part of the Burlington and Gilbert Street intersection improvements. A memo from the Committee is included in the Council packet regarding this item. Housing and Community Development Comm. meeting of January 18. Broadband Telecomre. Comm. meeting of January 22. (a) Recommendation from the Broadband Telecommunications Commission to approve a pass-through fee of 50 cents per cable TV subscriber per month. Broadband Telecommunications Comm. meeting of January 29. P&Z Comm. meeting of February 15. (a) Recommended approval of SUB95- 0032, an application for preliminary plat approval of Galway Hills, Parts Three and Four, subject to the approval of a Grading 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 proceed- ings and claims is ~ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/5/96 Iowa City CiW Council, special meeting p,m, at the Civic Center. Mayor presiding. Council Members Kubb¥, Norton, Novick, Absent: Lehman, Mayor proclaimed and Week March Laura Daffodil - March 26- 29, Rossman Y# g items and Consent Calendar be or and/or adopted as amended: Minutes and Commissions: Design ~mm. meeting of January 16, February (a} dation of the Design Review Comm. Council adopt a resolution of inter with Design Review Overl~ Zone nance. {b) R of the Design Review Co~ that the implement the aid as part of the and Street intersection )rovements. A from the Committee is in the Council packet regarding this Housing and Coremunit, Development Comm. meeting of January 3. Broadband Telecomm. Comm. meeting 22. (a) Recommendation from Broadband Telecommunications to approve a pass-througl cable TV subscriber per month. Broadband Telecommunications meeting of January 29. January P&Z Comm. meeting of February 15, (a) Recommended approval of )5- 0032, an application for preliminary approval of Galway Hills. Parts Three Four, subject to the approval of a Official Actions March 5, 1996 Page 2 Plan and a Sensitive Areas Site Plan prior to .Council consideration of the plat. (b) Recommended approval of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to amend the JCCOG Arterial Street Plan to include the extension of Oakdale Boulevard from First Avenue east to W66, Dubuque Street. (c) Recommended approval of the east alignment for the extension of Highway 965. (d) Recommended approval of REZ95- 0016, an application submitted by Danette and John Relay to fezone a .14 acre parcel located at 24 N. Van Buren Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to R/O, Residential Office. Iowa City Public Librarv Bd. of Trustees meeting of February 22. Permit Motions: Class "C" Liquor License for Elks Lodge B.P.O.E., 637 Foster Rd. Class "B" Beer Permit for La Perlita Mexican Cafe, 327 E. Market St. Refund an unused portion of a Class "C" Liquor License for The Field House, 111 E. College St. Refund an unused portion of a Class "E" Liquor License for Randali's Pantry, 1851 Lower Muscatine Rd. Refund an unused portion of a Class "E" Beer Permit for Randali's Pantry, 1851 Lower Muscatine Rd. RES. 96-42, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-43, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-44, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for March 26, 1996, on the City of Iowa City's FY97 Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding Grant application and authorizing the City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing. RES. 96-45, STATING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S INTENT TO RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 92- 75 AND REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 92-3530 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SUCH ACTION. Resolutions: RES. 96-46, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER Official Actions March 5, 1996 Page 3 49 U.S.C 5307, TO BE USED FOR TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 96- 47, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 620 SOUTH CAPITOL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-48, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2713 FRIENDSHIP STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-49, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7141716 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-50, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 722 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-51, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 BROWN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Motions: Approve the appointment of Andrew Rocca as Fire Chief. Correspondence: Heritage Area Agency on Aging Johnson County Task Force regarding the Senior Center Coordinator position. Arlene Wheeler regarding proposed changes in transit. The Mayor declared the motion carried. City Manager Arkins announced that CiW crews were overwhelmed with the recycling effort within the City and were running behind, items will be picked up in the neighborhoods as soon as possible. Rodney Alber, 400 First Avenue, raised concerns regarding the Water Treatment Facility proposal. Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton, updated Council on a billing problem that occurred at her duplex and requested City review its utility billing adjustment policy. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article H, "Industrial Zones," to allow the outdoor storage of recyclable materials in the I-1 zone as an accessory use to a recycling processing Official Actions March 5, 1996 Page 4 facility by special exception, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," to allow temporap/ real estate sales centers in residential zones, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Conditional Zoning Agreement for the D&L Subdivision, located southeast of the intersection of Highway 1 and Sunset Street, to eliminate the requirement to provide access to property to the south be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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. 96-3719, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE K, ENTITLED "ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "SENSITIVE AREAS ORDINANCE," SUBSECTION I, ENTITLED "STEEP SLOPES," TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ON PROTECTED SLOPES THAT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY ALTERED, 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. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. 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. 96-3720, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY APPROVING A SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FROM PRM, PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO PRM-SA, PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - SENSITIVE AREAS Official Actions March 5, 1996 Page 5 OVERLAY, FOR A 0.32 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 517 S. LINN STREET (Kidwell), be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded to defer to March 26, a resolution approving a preliminary plat for Newport Ridge Subdivision. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of construction of the Highway 1/Gilbert Street Intersection Improvement Project. Nancy Seiberling, 209 Blackspring Circle, appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Alan Stang. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-52, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY l/GILBERT STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BiD SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-53, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS DIVISION AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATOR. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-54, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA AND THE CiTY OF IOWA CITY FOR THE LIGHTING AND JOINT USE OF THE HAWK EYE SOFTBALL COMPLEX. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-55, CERTIFYING UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, AND SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL CHARGES TO JOHNSON COUNTY FOR Official Actions March 5, 1996 Page 6 COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Bruce Glasgow. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-56, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET EXCLUDING HACAP AND FREE MEDICAL CLINIC FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1997. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-57, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR HACAP AND FREE MEDICAL CLINIC FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1997. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-58, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, iOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 1997 THROUGH 1999 AND THE SEVEN YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-59, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 90-176, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SETTLE CLAIMS UP TO $20,000. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: P&Z Comm. - One vacancy for a five-year term ending May 1, 2001; St. Center Comm.- One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 1997. These appointments will be made at the March 26 meeting of the City Council. Housing and Community Development Comm. One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1998. This appointment will be made at the April 9 meeting of the City Council. Moved and seconded to accept a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that Jane Jakobsen be appointed to the Airport Zoning Commission as a representative from the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending May 1, 1997. The Mayor declared the motion carried. City At'ty. Woito announced the hiring of Eleanor Dilkes as Assistant City Attorney. Official Actions March 5, 1996 Page 7 Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:50 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 NOVICK, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication 3/14/96 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 26, 1996 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:45 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, Kerr, Holecek. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 96-33, Side 1. Moved by Thornbern/, seconded by Lehman, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 7:55 p.m. Council returned to open session 8:40 p.m. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn the special meeting 8:45 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 27, 1996 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 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, Denney, Miklo, Yucuis, McClure. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-33, Side 2; 96-34, Both Sides. The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards to students of Horace Mann Elementary School: Derek Dreier, Sonya Erickson, Aldino Frassinelli, Kevin Hansen, Mary Hicks, Nell Smith. The Mayor proclaimed Designation of Iowa City as a "Bicycle Friendly Community", Greg Kovaciny, Bicyclist of Iowa City, Terry Dahms, Friends of Iowa River Scenic Trail (FIRST), and Asst. Transportation Planner Denney accepted; Iowa City Community Theatre Week - March 24-30, 1996, Deanne Thayer accepted; American Red Cross Month - March, 1996, Betsy Tatro accepted. The Mayor announced that she had taped her State of the City message and the tape of her message would be rebroadcast on cable along with this meeting. Printed copies of her message were available in the City Clerk's office. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the following items and recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council actions of the regular meeting of February 13, 1996, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. meet- ing of December 20, 1995, January 17, 1996; P&R Comm. meeting of January 10, 1996; Airport Comm. meeting of January 11, 1996; Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of January 25, 1996; Rules Comm. meeting of February 9, 1996. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "E" Liquor License for Drugtown #1, 521 Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Drugtown #1,521 Hollywood Bird. Approving a Class "B" Beer permit for Ko's Kitchen, 18 S. Clinton St. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96-40, Bk. 115, p. 40, SETTING A PUBLIC HEAR- ING for March 5, 1996, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1/GILBERT STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,289,582.02 for the period of January 1 through January 31, 1996, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Correspondence: Letters regarding Iowa City Human Rights Commission fund- ing: Rabbi Jeff Portman, Reverend Rick Yramategui. Letters regarding public transit: Edwin L. Clopton, Bonnie Love, Rockne L. and Deborah A. Foreman. Melrose Avenue Neighborhood Association regarding Melrose Avenue reconstruction project. Chair of the Penny Bryn Neighborhood Association requesting funding for traffic calming. Memorandum from the Iowa City Civil Service Commission submitting a certified list of applicants for the position of Construction Inspector II. Petition from Regina PTO requesting an all-pedestrian phase button operation at the intersection of First Ave. & Rochester Ave. Craig & Nancy Willis, Security Abstract Company, regarding the City Assessor position. Memo from City Manager regarding appointment of Fire Chief. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: RiverRun/RiverFest Commis- sion to hold RiverRun 1996 on April 28, 1996, approved. Mark Ginsberg to hold Jazz Fest on July 3 and 4, 1996, approved. Council Activities February 27, 1996 Page 2 revised 3/25/96 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council requested staff respond to the letter from Bonnie Love regarding Eastdale buses. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for March 26 on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate an amendment to the JCCOG Arterial Street Plan which includes Oakdale Boulevard. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for March 26 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations of an approximate .14 acre parcel located at 24 N. Van 8uren Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to R/O, Residential/Office (Raley). The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article H, "Industrial Zones," to allow the outdoor storage of recyclable materials in the I-1 zone as an accessory use to a recycling processing facility by special exception. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," to allow temporary real estate sales centers in residential zones. No one appeared. Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Conditional Zoning Agreement for the D&L Subdivis;on (Dane & Larsen), located southeast of the intersection of Highway 1 and Sunset Street, to eliminate the requirement to provide access to property to the south. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article K, entitled "Environmental Regulations," Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas Ordinance," Subsection I, entitled "Steep Slopes," to allow consideration of development activities within areas containing previously altered slopes. Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Avenue, appeared. Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article K, entitled "Environmental Regulations," Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas Ordinance," Subsection I, entitled "Steep Slopes," to allow consider- ation of development activities within areas containing previously altered slopes, be given first vote for consideration. Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to amend the ordinance by deleting the terms "man-made" and substituting "human activity" and inserting the words "human activity" into the definition of protected slopes. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, Thornberry voting "nay." The Mayor declared the motion carried on the amended ordinance, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by approving a Sensitive Areas Development Plan and changing the use regulations from PRM, Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential Zone, to PRM-OSA, Planned High Density Multi-family Residential - Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone for a 0.32 acre property located at 517 S. Linn Street (Kidwell). No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by approving a Sensitive Areas Development Plan and changing the use regulations from PRM, Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential Zone, to PRM-OSA, Planned High Density Multi-family Residential - Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone for a 0.32 acre property located at 517 S. Linn Street (Kidwell), be given first vote for consideration. Appli- cant Kevin Kidwell appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following Council Activities February 27, 1996 Page 2 ive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council re~.u~ested staff res ~d to the letter from Bonnie Love regarding Eastdale buses. The Mayo,'declared the mo ~ carried and repeated the public hearing as set. J ~ ~ved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing f,qf March 26 on an am dn nt to the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate an amendment to/the JCCOG Arterial Street P which includes 0akdale Boulevard. The Mayor declared th/e/motion carried unani- mously, all Council Members present, ~ ordinance .14 acre Residential, mously, 7/0, A public Article H, "Industrial zone as an accessory appeared. A public hearing by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to set a public the Zoning Chapter by changing the use cated al; 24 N. Van Buren Street from Residential/Office (Raley). The Ma ncil Members present. was held on an ordinance ame ~nes," to allow the outdoor st( m to a recycling processir allow temporary real estate Miklo present for discussion. A public hearing was ordi for the D&L Subdivision {Dane 1 and Sunset Street, to eliminate No one appeared. A public hearing was held "Zoning," Article K, entitled "Envir Ordinance," Subsection I, activities within areas containi Avenue, appeared. Sr. Plan~ Miklo Moved by Lehman ;onded by Chapter 6, entitled "Zor Article K, entitled "Sensitive Area ation of development ~ vote for c St, Planner Miklo held on an ordinanc ales centers in rE for March 26 on an , of an approximate High Density Multi-Family motion carried unani- Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," e of recyclable materials in the I-1 by special exception. No one g Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," to zones. No one appeared. Sr. Planner g the Conditional Zoning Agreement heast of the intersection of Highway uirement to provide access to property to the south. an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled ntal Regulations," Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas ep Slopes," to allow consideration of development ly altered slopes. Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester ent for discussion. that the ordinance amending Title 14, :led "Environmental Regulations," Section 1, ,n I, entitled "Steep Slopes," to allow consider- :ining previously altered slopes, be given first or discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to the ordinance by deleti~ the terms "man-made" and substituting "human activity" inserting the words into the definition of protected slopes. The declared the motion carried 7~0, all Council Members present. The declared the motion carried on amended ordinance, 6/1, with the followin callvote: Ayes: Baker, Lehman, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderh- oef. Nays: Absent: None. A hearing was held on an ordinance amendi~ ~e Zoning Chapter by approving Areas Development Plan and changing the use from PRM, Planned High y Residential Zone, to PRM-OSA, High Density Multi-family Reside - Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone for a 0.32 acre rty located at 517 S. Linn Stree~ Kidwell). No one appeared. / Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that rdinance amending the Zoni/Sg Chapter by approving a Sensitive Areas Development and changing the use reg¢lations from PRM, Planned High Density Multi-Family Re: Zone, to PRM-OSA, Plahned High Density Multi-family Residential - Sensitive Areas Zone for a 0.32 acre property located at 517 S. Linn Street (Kidwell), be given first vote for consideration. Appli- cant Kevin Kidwell appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following Council Activities February 27, 1996 Page 3 division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 96-3718, Bk. 39, p. 1 2, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FOR A .5 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 840 CROSS PARK AVENUE FROM CO-1, COMMERCIAL OFFICE, TO CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (Sundblad). The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Thornberry, Vanderho- el, Baker, Kubby, Lehman. Nays: Norton. Absent: None. A public hearing was held on the proposed fiscal year 1997 operating budget, fiscal years 1997 through 1999 three-year financial plan and the seven year capital improvements program (FY1996 through FY2002). The following individuals appeared: Leanne Mayhew, 21 99 Taylor Dr.; Lori Bears, 369 Bon Aim; Intesar Duncan, 1229 Burns Ave.; Verne Nelson, 3414 E. Court St., representing Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau; Delores "Dee" Capps, 2801 Hwy. 6 E. #65; Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.; Joe Daringer, 2419 Lakeside Manor; and Colin Gordon, 225 Church St. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from: Holly Berkowitz; Dave Couchman; Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members pres- ent. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of construction of the 1996 Curb Ramp Project. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-41, Bk. 115, p. 41, AP- PROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 CURB RAMPS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVER- TISEMENT FOR BIDS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 a.m. March 19, 1996. 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 Title 14, Chapter 3, "City Utilities," Article E, "Wastewater Treatment Works Indirect Discharge" for the City Code bv adding provisions to regulate holding tank waste transporters (liquid waste haulers), be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Sr. Center Comm. - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 1996. This appointment will be made at the March 26, 1 996, meeting of the City Council. Housing & Community Development Comm. - One vacan- cy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1998. This appointment will be made at the April 9, 1996, meeting of the City Council. The Mayor noted the previousIv announced vacancies: P&Z Comm. - One vacancy for a five-vear term ending May 1, 2001. This appointment will be made at March 26, 1996, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to re-appoint Lyra Dickerson, 324 Post Rd., to the Civil Service Comm. for a six-year term ending April I, 2002; appoint Benjamin Chait, 452 N. Seventh Ave., to the P&Z Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending May 1,2001; appoint Lori Goetsch, 1108 Carver St., to the Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. for an unex- pired term ending December 1, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Norton reminded citizens of the special testing of emergency sirens on February 28; stressed the importance of receiving Board and Commission minutes in a timely fashion; and urged citizens to apply for vacancies on City Boards and Commissions, Council Activities February 27, 1996 Page 4 Council Member Kubby noted the petition received from the Regina PTO for a pedestri- an phase button at First Avenue Rochester and asked the matter be referred to the Traffic Engr.; and invited citizens to attend the second meeting of a group called Progressive Johnson County on February 29. Council Member Lehman noted the accomplishments of Angie Lee, the University of Iowa Women's Basketball Coach and her team for capturing the Big Ten title; and stated his support and pride in the Regina Girls Basketball team becoming the first Iowa City women's team to play in a state tournament. Council Member Thornberry outlined his reason for not supporting the request to .review the combining of the City and County Assessor offices. He noted the recent memo ~rom City staff regarding the potential water runoff problem over the Pleasant Valley Golf Course and requested staff look at the matter again. Council Member Baker reiterated the desire to hear from staff on the petition received from the Regina PT0 concerning the First Avenue and Rochester intersection; noted the North Liberty City Council meeting being held that same evening on a rezoning request for a large multi-family development; called attention to an article in the City High newspaper regarding the com~zittee formed to determine the new principal and the visual schematic of gender breakdown; and acknowledged the pride and support of the whole community in the success of the Regina Girls Basketball team. He outlined his reasons for proposing the possible coordi- nation/consolidation of the City and County Assessors offices. Mayor Novick reported she had received an inquiry regarding a spring leaf pick-up. After discussion Council agreed to maintain the street sweeping schedule and not schedule a leaf pick-up. The City Manager announced the hiring of Housing Administrator, Robert Hagarty. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 9:35 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 MARCH 4, 1996 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Woito, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-35, Side 1. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:32 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:45 p.m. Moved b~' Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, ~o adjourn the special meeting 6:47 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/O, all Council Members present. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk revised 3/25/96 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 MARCH 5, 1996 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Lehman. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Schoon, Miklo, McClure, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-35, Side 2; 96-37, Side 1. The Mayor proclaimed Children and Healthcare Week - March 17-23, 1996, Laura Phearman accepted.; Daffodil Days - March 26-29, 1996, Patty Rossman accepted. 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: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. meeting of January 16, 1996, February 20, 1996. (a) Recommendation of the Design Review Comm. that the Council adopt a resolution of intent to comply with Design Review Overlay Zone Ordinance. (b) Recommendation of the Design Review Comm. that the Council implement the Alternate Bid Items as part of the Burlington and Gilbert Street intersection improvements. A memo from the Committee is included in the Council packet regarding this item. Housing and Community Development Comm, meeting of January 18, 1996. Broadband Telecomre. Comm, meeting of January 22, 1996. (a) Recommendation from the Broadband Telecommunications Commission to approve a pass-through fee of 50 cents per cable TV subscriber per month. Broadband Telecommunications Comm. meeting of January 29, 1996. P&Z Comm. meeting of February 15, 1996. (a) Recommended approval of SUB95-0032, an application for preliminary plat approval of Galway Hills, Parts Three and Four, subject to the approval of a Grading Plan and a Sensitive Areas Site Plan prior to Council consideration of the plat, (b) Recommended approval of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to amend the JCCOG Arterial Street Plan to include the extension of Oakdale Boulevard from First Avenue east to W66, Dubuque Street. (c) Recommended approval of the east alignment for the extension of Highway 965. (d) Recommended approval of REZ95-0016, an application submitted by Danette and John Raley to fezone a .14 acre parcel located at 24 N. Van Buren Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to R/O, Residential Office. Iowa City Public Librat,/Bd. of Trustees meeting of February 22, 1996. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Elks Lodge B.P.O.E., 637 Foster Rd. Approving a Class "B" Beer Permit for Benjamin Barrientes dba La Perlita Mexican Care, 327 E. Market St. Refund an unused portion of a Class "C" Liquor License for The Field House, 111 E, College St. Refund an unused portion of a 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 MARCH 5, 1996 Moved recommendation amended: 3wa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Ma, Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, ,rhoef. man. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Schoon McClure, Yucuis. ;il minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-35, Side 2; 96-37, Sid The proclaimed Children and Healthcare Week - March 1; 1996, Laura Phearman ted.; Daffodil Days - March 26-29, 1 996, Patty Rossm accepted. Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the g items and the Consent Calendar be received, or and/or adopted as 16, 1996, of Boards and Commissions: Desig ;ry 20, 1996. ;commendation of the Design ado resolution of intent to compl,~ ~mm. meeting of January Comm. that the Council gn Review Overlay Zone (b) ~on of the Des Review Comm. that the Council im the Alternate Bid as part of the Burlington and Gilbert Street section improve~ A memo from the Committee is included Council pac regarding this item. Housing and Community ram. meeting of January 18, 1996. Broadband Telecomre. Corer January 22, 1996. (a) the Broadband Telecommunications Commission to a pass-through fee of 50 cents per cable TV subscriber per mo~ Broadband Telecommunications ~mm. meeting of January 29, 1996. January 29, 1996. P&Z Comm. meeting ary 15, 1996. (a) RecommE 3royal of SUB95-0032, an application for preliminary of Galway Hills, Parts Three and Four, subject to the of a ~g Plan and a Sensitive Areas Site Plan prior to Counc the plat. (b) Rec¢ mended approval an amendmenttothe Comprehensive Plan to am the JCCOG Street Plan to include the extension of Oak( Boulevard from First east to W66, Dubuque Street. (c) ecommended approval of t~e east alignment for the extension of H~. hway 965. ~ J/d) Recommended approval of REZ9NS-0016, an application submitted by Danette and John Raley to rezone ~t, .14 acre parcel located at 24 N. Van Buren Street from RM-44, High D~nsity Multi-Family Residential, to R/O, Residential Office. ~ Iowa Public Library Bd. of Trustees m,,e..e,?,n..g_ o. _f?, .~_r?_ary 22, 1996. ~mit Motions: Approving a ,,C,I,a. ss C' Liquor License for Elks Lodge B,P.O.E., 637 .,r Rd. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for ~]~r~jamin Bardentes dba, L,a, Mexican Cafe, 327 E, Market St. Refund an unuse~ portion of a Class 'C' Li( License for The Field House, 1 1 1 E. College tS. Refun~ unused portion of a Council Activities March 5, 1996 Page 2 Class "E" Liquor License for Randali's Pantry, 1851 Lower Muscatine Rd. Refund an unused portion of a Class "E" Beer Permit for Randali's Pantry, 1851 Lower Muscstine Rd. RES. 96-42, Bk. 115, p. 42, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-43, Bk. 115, p, 43, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-44, Bk. 115, p. 44, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for March 26, 1996, on the City of Iowa City's FY97 Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding Grant application and authorizing the City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing. RES. 96-45, Bk. 115, p. 45, STATING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S INTENT TO RESCIND RESOLUTION NO, 92-75 AND REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 92-3530 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SUCH ACTION for March 26, 1996. Resolutions, Bk. 115: RES. 96-46, p. 46, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER 49 U.S.C 5307, TO BE USED FOR TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 96-47, p. 47, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 620 SOUTH CAPITOL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES, 96-48, p. 48, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2713 FRIENDSHIP STREET, IOWA CITY, 10WA. RES. 96-49, p, 49, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 714/716 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96- 50, p. 50, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 722 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-51,p. 51, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 BROWN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Motions: Approve the appointment of Andrew Rocca as Fire Chief. Correspondence: Heritage Area Agency on Aging Johnson County Task Force regarding the Senior Center Coordinator position. Arlene Wheeler regarding proposed changes in transit. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. City Manager Arkins announced that City crews were overwhelmed w~th the recycling effort within the City and were running behind, items will be picked up in the neighborhoods as soon as possible. Rodney Alber, 400 First Avenue, raised concerns regarding the Water Treatment Facility proposal. Staff will follow-up. Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton, updated Council on a billing problem that occurred at her duplex and requested City review its utility billing adjustment policy. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article H, "Industrial Zones," to allow the outdoor storage of recyclable materials in the I-1 zone as an accessory use to a recycling processing facility by special exception, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unammous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Council Activities March 5, 1996 Page 3 Chapter 6, "Zoning," to allow temporary real estate sales centers in residential zones, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending the Conditional Zoning Agreement for the D&L Subdivision (Dane & Larsen), located southeast of the intersection of Highway 1 and Sunset Street, to eliminate the requirement to provide access to property to the south be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, 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 ORDo 96-3719, Bk. 39, p. 13, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE K, ENTITLED "ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "SENSITIVE AREAS ORDINANCE," SUBSECTION I, ENTITLED "STEEP SLOPES," TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ON PROTECTED SLOPES THAT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY ALTERED, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance. be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Lehman. Moved by Vanderhoef, 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. 96-3720, Bk. 39, p. 14, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY APPROVING A SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FROM PRM, PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI:FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO PRM-SA, PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY, FOR A 0.32 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 517 S. LINN STREET (Kidwell), be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to March 26, 1996, a resolution approving a preliminary plat for Newport Ridge Subdivision. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of construction of the Highway 1/Gilbert Street Intersection Improvement Project. Nancy Seiberling, 209 Blackspring Circle, appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Alan Stang. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 610, Lehman absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-52, Bk. 115, p. 52, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1/GILBERT STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, Council Activities March 5, 1996 Page 4 DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 a.m., March 26, 1996. Civil Engr. McClure present foE discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES,. 96-53, Bk. 11 5, p. 53, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE HUMAN RIGI:ITS DIVISION AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATOR. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Lehman sbsent. The Mayor declared the resolution · adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 96-54, Bk. 115, p. 54, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR THE LIGHTING AND JOINT USE OF THE HAWKEYE SOFTBALL .COMPLEX. Council noted the cooperative efforts of the City and University to accomplish this agreement. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-55, Bk. 11 5, p. 55, CERTIFYING UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, AND SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL CHARGES TO JOHNSON COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. The City Clerk noted a revised exhibit listing property owners distributed that evening. Moved by Kubb¥, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Bruce Glasgow. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-56, Bk. 115, p. 56, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET EXCLUDING HACAP AND FREE MEDICAL CLINIC FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1997. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-57, Bk. 115, p. 57, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR HACAP AND FREE MEDICAL CLINIC FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1997. Affirmative roll call vote, 5/0, Kubby abstaining, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-58, Bk. 115, p. 58, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 1997 THROUGH 1999 AND THE SEVEN YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-59, Bk. 115, p. 59, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 90-176, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SETTLE CLAIMS UP TO $20,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: P&Z Comm. - One vacancy for a five-year term ending May 1, 2001; St. Center Comm.- One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 1997. These appointments will be made at the March 26, 1996, meeting of the City Council. Housing and Community Development Corem. - One vacancy to Council Activities March 5, 1996 Page 5 fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1998. This appointment will be made at the April 9, 1996, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that Jane Jakobsen be appointed to the Airport Zoning Commission as a representative from the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending May 1, 1997. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent. Council Member Norton noted the employee awards ceremony held February 29 and acknowledged city employees honored; and reported on Major General Warren LawsoWs review and visit of the National Guard Armory. Council Member Kubby stated April 21-27 has been designated as the week of the Young Child by the National Association for the Education of Young People and congratulated two City employees who received recognition by this national organization for their special involvement with children in the community, Deb Green, Children Service Coordinator with the Iowa City Public Library and Joyce Carroll, Program Supervisor with the City Recreational Division. Council Member Vanderhoef thanked all involved for the invitation extended to attend the workshop on juvenile violence held the past week. Council Member Baker congratulated the Regina Girls Basketball team and wished them well in state tournament play. Mayor Novick reminded everyon; of upcoming events for Women's Recognition Month: Johnson County Historical Society is hosting 'a program on March 17 honoring Iowa City female mayors; awards will be presented at the Senior Center on March 19 for women who have contributed to the community; and Women in Broadcasting session will be held on March 20. City Atty. Woito announced the hiring of Eleanor Dilkes as Assistant City Attorney effective March 18. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubb¥, to adjourn 8:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent. Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Naomi J. Novick, Mayor