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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-05-04 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 4, 2004 Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Absent: Wilburn. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Nasby, Spitz, Kopping, Hightshoe. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 04-37; Both Sides. Mayor Lehman announced that Mayor Pro tem Wilburn had a previous speaking engagement and would not be present for this meeting. The Mayor proclaimed: Bicycle Month, Mark Wyatt, BIC accepting; Historic Preservation Week; National Visiting Nurse Association Week, Suellen Novotny, Executive Director Visiting Nurse Association accepting; Police Week and Peace Officers' Memorial Day. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received and or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. April 19, Regular Work Session; April 20, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete; April 21, Special Work Session (Joint Meeting). Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (recommendations to Council become effective only upon separate Council action). Housing and Community Development Commission - March 11,2004; Senior Center Commission - March 16, 2004; Housing and Community Development Commission - March 18, 2004; Public Library Board of Trustees - March 25, 2004. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre dba Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, LLC, dba Rick's Grille & Spirits, 1705 First Avenue S.; Class C Beer Permit for Goosetown Market, Inc., dba Goosetown Market, Inc., 600 B N. Dodge St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of Moose dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E.; RES. 04-121, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of Moose dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E. Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $8,129,149.03 for the period of March 1 through March 31,2004 as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 04-122, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC iMPROVEMENTS FOR STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART THREE AND PART FOUR, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 04-123, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, TRAIL, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART SEVENTEEN B, PART EIGHTEEN A, PART EIGHTEEN B, AND PART NINETEEN A, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC Complete Description May 4, 2004 Page 2 IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 04-124, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOTS 15, 22, 23, 24, 26 AND 27 PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: On the west side of the 100 block of S. Linn Street: Installation of 5 on-street parking spaces signed NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM/TOW AWAY ZONE/LIBRARY PATRON LOADING ZONE/20 MINUTE LIMIT DURING LIBRARY HOURS; one on-street metered parking space designated HANDICAP parking with 5-hour time limit, and one on-street parking space signed NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM/TOW AWAY ZONE/BOOK DROP PARKING ONLY/5-MINUTE LIMIT/ENFORCED 24 HOURS; Debra Seeley regarding Peace Resolution; Caroline Dieterle regarding Lawn Pesticides, Aaron Burnett regarding Wind Energy; Milken Institute - Global Conference starts April 26; Amy Knight regarding Parent/Baby Playtime at the Rec Center; Shawn Keeley regarding Homeland Security Summit 2004; Jean Walker regarding Melrose Neighborhood; Patty McNichol regarding Visual Preference Survey; United States Interagency Council on Homelessness regarding ICH E-Newsletter; Curt Ellis regarding Accidents on Burlington Street [Staff response included]; Johnson County Task Force on Aging regarding Senior Center/Dining Report; Community Mental Health Center for Mid- Eastern Iowa regarding Delivery of Mental Health Services to the Community; Paul Kelly regarding Noise at Lakeside Apartments [Staff Response Included]; Benjamin Lewis regarding E-Waste [Staff Response Included]; Dog Park - Suzanne E. Bentler, Jane A. Flanigan, Jill Jack, Cherie Marvel, April Neppl, Lisa M. Schleisman, Robin Sueppel, Gary Levitz, Alane Tranel, Becka Yucuis, Steven Ziebell, Karen and Dan Garland, Cabel Gray; Sandy Pickup regarding CDBG Thank you; Oriana Kaufmann regarding Bicycle Safety Day; Nick Thompson regarding Leisure Activities for Youth and College-Aged Kids; 19 Ordinance - Erin Hubbard, Charles Massarolo II; Chris Butzke regarding Smoke-Free Iowa City; Bob Welsh regarding JC Task Force Representative; Jean Walker regarding Tour of Melrose Neighborhood. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Matt Hayek, Englert Board of Directors, introduced new Executive Director Eric Kerchner. Mr. Kerchner thanked Council for their support. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for May 18 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 35.05 acres of property from Research Development Park Zone, RDP, to Office Commercial Zone, CO-1, subject to conditions, for property along the eastern portion of Northgate drive in Northgate Corporate Park. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 04-4124, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 32,000 SQUARE FEET FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE ZONE (CB-2) TO HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RM-44) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 302 AND 308 SOUTH GILBERT STREET, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Complete Description May 4, 2004 Page 3 Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, that the 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, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-125, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES PART 5. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 04-126, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SANDHILL ESTATES - PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY05 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps) as amended, and authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City Manager as the authorized Chief Executive Officer. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-127, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY05 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AS AMENDED, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to reduce the Economic Development allocation by $25,000 and that $25,000 be added to the Grant Wood Neighborhood Center Project. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent. Original motion amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2004 PCC Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Dodge Street, 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. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 04-128, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2004 PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - DODGE STREET, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code to decrease water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa and to increase the fee associated with checks returned for insufficient funds, be given second vote. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be amended to change the return check fee from $10 to $15. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilbum absent. Moved by Elliott, seconded by Bailey, to Complete Description May 4, 2004 Page 4 give first consideration to the amended ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on first'consideration, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 04-4125, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," TO CREATE A UNIFORM PERMITTING PROCESS, TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FARMERS MARKET, TO PROVIDE FOR THE NONCOMMERCIAL PLACEMENT OF OBJECTS IN CITY PLAZA ON A TEMPORARY BASIS, TO MODIFY THE PROVISION ON RESIDENTIAL PICKETING, TO CLARIFY THE CURRENT PROVISIONS REGULATING MOBILE VENDORS AND AMBULATORY VENDORS, TO CODIFY SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AFFECTING SAID VENDORS, AND TO MAKE ADDITIONAL NONSUBSTANTIVE CHANGES, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 04-4126, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, TITLE 14, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 1, "STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY," "ARTICLE A. STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY GENERALLY", SECTION 14-1A-6, "MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY", TO IMPOSE LIABILITY ON ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALL PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED BETWEEN THE EDGE OF THE STREET OR CURB LINE AND THE PROPERTY LINE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 04-129, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 79-462 AND ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOFA NEW RESOLUTION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ASENIOR CENTER FUND FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GIFTS, MEMORIALS, AND FUNDRAISING REVENUE TO THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, as revised. Senior Center Chair Jay Honohan presented information. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-130, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT BY DELETING THE POSITION OF SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK- ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ADDING THE POSITION OF INTERNAL AUDITOR. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 04-151, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-132, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Complete Description May 4, 2004 Page 5 Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-133, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 04-134, ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR FY05, FY06, AND FY07. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 04-135, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR URBAN-STATE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PROGRAM (USTEP) FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilbum absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-136, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGN FOR "OLD CAPITOL CAFE" AT 210 N. DUBUQUE STREET. Council Member Elliott requested a memo on the criteria, and Mayor Lehman suggested stopping by and talking to the City Manager in lieu of a memo. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-137, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MARC MOEN, AND TENANT STARBUCKS CORPORATION d/b/a STARBUCKS COFFEE CO., FOR A SIDEWALK CAFe. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: appoint John Balmer, 10 Princeton Court; Andy Chappell, 911 Rider Street; Karen Kubby, 728 2"d Avenue; Naomi Novick, 306 Mullin Avenue; Vicki Lensing, 2408 Mayfield Road; William Sueppel (chair), 1408 Bristol Drive; Lynn Rowat, 514 Stuart Court; Penny Davidsen, 147 Pentire Circle; Kevin Werner, 3020 Wayne Avenue, to the Charter Review Commission for nine appointments to fill one-year terms ending May 4, 2005; appoint Chris Bushman, 2121 Hollywood Blvd., to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2005; The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor noted no applications were received for the Airport Zoning Brd. Of Adjustment to fill unexpired terms ending December 31,2006 and December 31,2008 and Historic Preservation Commission for one appointment (Woodlawn District Representative) to fill a three-year term March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006, and all will be readvertised. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] The Mayor noted the new vacancies: Housing and Community Development Commission to fill three (three-year terms) September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2007; Library, Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending July 1,2005; Police Citizens Review Board Complete Description May 4, 2004 Page 6 to fill four-year terms September 1,2004 - September 1, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2004. Council Member Elliott reminded Council and the public of the Crisis Center breakfast scheduled May 9; noted the celebration held for the Human Rights Commission student awards, and thanked the Commission and Human Rights Coordinator Shank; reported on a call received from Marv Cook and his participation in the upcoming golf event benefiting the Ronald McDonald House. Council Member Champion raised concerns regarding location of carts on Iowa Avenue in proximity to existing businesses. Council Member Vanderhoef also noted issues on opening of sidewalk vaults with the carts. City Atty. Dilkes and Asst. City Mgr. Presented information. Mayor Lehman suggested Council Members review the locations and decide if the matter needs to be scheduled for a work session. Council Member O'Donnell stated his nephew was returning from Iraq and encouraged citizens to attend welcome home ceremonies for troops; and stated he was looking forward to providing entertainment with Mayor Lehman at the Crisis Center breakfast on May 9. Council Member Vanderhoef thanked the Johnson County Task Force on Aging for their Senior Center dining report; and stated her appreciation for Council correspondence recently being very positive and informative, noting they often offer solutions. Council Member Bailey reminded citizens of the Project Green Plant Sale scheduled for May 8; and thanked Ms. Gugliuzza's third class for inviting her to talk about city issues. Mayor Lehman stated the Iowa Correctional Association recently recognized volunteers Anne Bovbjerg and Darlene Neff and Iowa City TV Cable TX employees Jerry Nixon and Ty Coleman for their efforts in producing a video highlighting the 6th Judicial District Department of Corrections and each received the Outstanding Citizen Award on April 15; and thanked Neighborhood Coordinator Marcia Klingaman for representing the City in the Herky's On Parade Project. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously ~Ibur~,se.nt. ~ ,~ Lehman, ~-rnes[ vv. ~ayor Ma'dan K. Karr, City Clerk Date: April 19, 2004 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, April 19, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Hap/at Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilbum Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Spitz., Knoche, Franklin, Kopping, O'Neil, Severson, Davidson, Dulek, Fosse Tapes: 04-32, Both Sides; 04-33, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. 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) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) B. 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) Franklin requested that the public hearing be continued and the ordinance deferred to May 4 to allow the CZA to be signed. C. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF J JR DAVIS ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB04-00001) (DEFERRED FROM 4/6) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 5e(1) - Resolution setting public hearing ... amending FY04 Operating Budget) City Clerk Karr distributed copies of a revised resolution changing the date to May 18. 2. (Agenda items # 11 through # 16 - ordinance adopting ... building code ... fire code ... plumbing code ... mechanical code ... electrical code.., fuel gas code) Council agreed to have the Mayor read all the titles into the record, and with one motion, expedite readings. Council Work Session April19,2004 Page 2 3. (Consent Calendar # 6g(1) - Memo from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner... bus stop ... ACT Circle/Dodge Street ...) The City Manager requested the item be deleted from the Consent Calendar and deferred indefinitely. 4. (Consent Calendar # 5f(5) - Resolution ._ subordination agreement ... Lot 20 Longfellow Manor) In response to Council Member Elliott, PCD Director Franklin stated the owner eventually would be the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship. City Atty. Dilkes concurred. 5. (Agenda item # 20 - Resolution ... agreement ... Iowa Realty ... Aviation Commerce Park) In response to Council Member O'Donnell, Airport Manager O'Neil stated Iowa Realty has the listing and the individual contacts would be Scott Byers and Harry Wolf. Council Member Bailey clarified the commission based on gross sales price. 6. (Agenda item # 8 - Public hearing being set ... FY05 Annual Action Plan ... City Steps) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, City Atty. Dilkes and PCD Director Franklin stated that changes should be made after comments are received at the public hearing on May 4, and the public hearing could be continued. Franklin stated the resolution should be approved before May 15. 7. (Agenda item # 9 - Ordinance amending Title 3 ... decrease water service charges and fees ...) Council Member Bailey questioned the return check fee of $10, and stated that was a bargain current rates are $20-$25. The City Manager suggested going ahead with the hearing and first consideration and staff would report back. 8. (Consent Calendar # 5f(2) - Resolution adopting ... 2004 Economic Development Strategy ...) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Manager stated there would be approximately $270,000 in the CDBG Economic Development reserve. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM (DVIP) PRESENTATION Kristi Doser from DIP presented information. COUNCIL TIME 1. City Atty. Dilkes noted the invitation from the League of Women Voters for a forum on Countywide Dispatch and Fire Services to be held at the Library Wednesday evening, and noted the Mayor would be a participant. She stated that if more than a quorum were present no one should participate in any public discussion during the meeting. MORMON TREK EXTENDED / AIRPORT MASTER APLN City Manager Atkins and City Engr. Knoche presented information on the project. Majority agreed to concept. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Atkins) Council Work Session April 19, 2004 Page 3 SENIOR CENTER FUND Senior Center Commission Chair Jay Honohan, and Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Johnson County Mike Stoffreagen, presented information on the proposed establishment of the Senior Center Fund for management of gifts, memorials, and fundraising revenues. Majority of Council requested the following changes to the documents: 1. language change to reflect all corporate meetings must occur at the same time as the Commission meetings 2. name corrected for the Community Foundation of Johnson County STAFF ACTION: Resolution deferred from April 6 meeting will be pla~:ed on May 4 agenda. (Karr) SCHEDULING SPECIAL WORK SESSIONS lIP2 of 4/15 Info Packet) After discussion Council directed staff to add "Identification of Priorities for Discussion" as the last item on work sessions until further notice. Under this item Council would identify issues for separate discussion to be scheduled at a later time. Staff would compile a list of items after identified. STAFF ACTION: Item included on May 3 and subsequent work sessions agendas. (Karr) Meeting Adjourned ? PM. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/20/04 Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed: Arbor Day, City Forester, Robinson accepting; Arson Awareness Week, Fire Lt. Platz accepting; Herky on Parade Month, Convention & Visitors Bureau Director Josh Schamberger and Rick Klatt, Associate Director External Affairs University Of Iowa Athletic Department accepting; National Volunteer Week, Rene Paine, Volunteer Administrative Network member accepting. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Lemme Elementary students: Nathaniel Gier, Noelle Polsley. Brian Phelps, Engineering Manager, MidAmerican Energy presented a $20,000 check to City Forester Terry Robinson for the Trees Please Grant. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received and or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to revise Item 5e(1), Resolution setting a public hearing on amending the FY2004 Operating Budget, to May 18 and to defer indefinitely Item 5g(1), memo from JCCOG regarding Relocation of Iowa City Transit bus stop memo: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. April 5, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; April 5, Regular Work Session; April 6, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete; April 8, Special Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (recommendations to Council become effective only upon separate Council action). Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - February 12, 2004; Telecommunications Commission - February 23, 2004; Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - February 26, 2004; Planning and Zoning - March 4, 2004 Recommendation: Approval for rezoning from CB-2, Central Business Service to RM-44, High Density Residential Multi-Family for property located 302 and 308 S. Gilbert Street. Recommendation: Approval for rezoning from ID-RS, Interim Development Residential, to RS-5, Low-Density Single-Family Residential, for approx. 24.1 acres of property located on South Sycamore Street. Recommendation: Approval for a preliminary plat of General Quarters subdivision, an approx. 24.1 acre, 29 lot single family subdivision located east of Sycamore Street and south of Stanwyck Drive. Recommendation: That the SSMID application for property located within the Central Business (CB-10) zone, generally located between Iowa Ave, Official Actions Page 2 April 20, 2004 Burlington St., Gilbert St., and Capitol St. met the eight criteria listed in Staff Report of 1/9/04, but as petitioned did not have merit or feasibility based on the issues of concern enumerated by the Commission. Airport Commission - March 11,2004; Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - March 11,2004. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for College Street Billiard Club, 114-116 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza lC, Inc., 321 S. Gilbert St.; Class E Liquor License for Liquor House, 326 S. Clinton St.; Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Amoco-Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St.; RES. 04-108, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Goosetown Market, Inc., 600 B N. Dodge St. Motion: approve disbursements in the amount of $7,697,220.52 for the period of February 1 through February 29, 2004 as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 04-109, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY2004 OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 04-110, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2004 PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - DODGE STREET, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 04-111, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA 28E AGREEMENT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF AMES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES. RES. 04-112, ADOPTING THE 2004 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-113, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE RECREATION AND CIVIC CENTER HVAC AND PLUMBING REPLACEMENT PROJECT. RES. 04- 114, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2003 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT. RES. 04-115, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 20 LONGFELLOW MANOR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-116, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND U S BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 109 SOUTH JOHNSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-117, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR COUNCIL MEMBER USE OF CITY LAPTOP AND PRINTER; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR E-MAIL CORRESPONDENCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF WEEKLY COUNCIL PACKETS; AND ESTABLISHING A STIPEND FOR SUPPLIES AND DEDICATED PHONE LINE FOR INTERNET ACCESS OR HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE. Correspondence: Joseph Klapper regarding Siren Tests; Teri Snell regarding Melrose Avenue and Lot 43 [Staff response included]; Larry Jones regarding Lease Official Actions Page 3 April 20, 2004 Financing Issue; Woodson Spring regarding Corridor Trolley; E-Newsletter, April 7 and 14 regarding The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness e-newsletter; NCJRS regarding Youth Gangs in Indian Country; Katherine McCarthy regarding Possibility of Iowa City Bars becoming non-smoking entirely [Staff response included]; Carol Spaziani regarding Invitation to League of Women Voters Panel; Susan Conrath regarding School Board [Staff response included]. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Rene Paine, outgoing Director of Public Access Television, introduced the new Director Josh Goding. Moved and seconded that the ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 32,000 square feet of property from Central Business Service Zone (CB-2) to High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44) Zone for property located at 302 and 308 South Gilbert Street, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held 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. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-115, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF J JR DAVIS ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn abstained and left meeting due to a conflict of interest. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for May 4, 2004 regarding Iowa City's FY05 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps) as amended. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the meeting. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3 "City Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to decrease water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3 "City Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to decrease water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Brookland Park Sewer Separation 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 to adopt RES. 04-119, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRO©KLAND PARK SEWER SEPARATION 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. Official Actions Page 4 April 20, 2004 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 the following ordinances be voted on final passage at this time: ORD. 04-4117, AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE A, BUILDING CODE, BY ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2003 EDITION, AND THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX F RADON CONTROL METHODS, 2003 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; ORD. 04-4118, AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, REGULATING AND GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFORE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 02-4034 OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF THE ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; ORD. 04-4119, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE B, OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION AND ALTERATION OF ALL PIPING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PLUMBING SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; ORD. 04-4120, AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE D, MECHANICAL CODE, BY ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; ORD. 04-4121, AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE C, OF THE IOWA CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2002 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INCLUDING ARTICLES 80 AND 90, WITH AMENDMENTS, AS THE IOWA CITY ELECTRICAL CODE, REGULATING THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION AND ALTERATION OF ALL WIRING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; ORD. 04-4122, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE N ENTITLED "FUEL GAS CODE" AND ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN Official Actions Page 5 April 20, 2004 AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinances be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Proper[y," to create a uniform permitting process, to establish requirements for the Farmers Market, to provide for the noncommercial placement of objects in City Plaza on a temporary basis, to modify the provision on residential picketing, to clarify the current provisions regulating mobile vendors and ambulatory vendors, to codify specific administrative rules affecting said vendors, and to make additional nonsubstantive changes, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that ORD. 04-4123, AMENDING TITLE 4, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS," AND TITLE 10, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED "PARKS AND RECREATION REGULATIONS," SECTION 2, ENTITLED "PROHIBITED ACTIONS IN PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS" TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE, POSSESSION, AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN A CITY PARK, ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, OR ON A CITY GROUND, EXCLUDING CITY BUILDINGS, PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the City Code, Title 14, "Unified Development Code, Chapter 1, "Streets, Sidewalks and Public Right of Way," "Article A. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Right of Way Generally", Section 14-1A-6, "Maintenance of Public Right of Way", to impose liability on abutting property owners for failure to maintain all public right of way located between the edge of the street or curb line and the property line, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-120, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL TO SELL AND/OR LEASE PROPERTY IN THE AVIATION COMMERCE PARK. The Mayor noted the previous announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired plus a five-year term ending December 31, 2008; Charter Review Commission to fill nine vacancies for a one-year term ending May 4, 2005; Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn District Representative) to fill a three- year term March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006; Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2004. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:37 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Official Actions Page 6 April 20, 2004 Submitted for publication - 4/27~04. 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 APRIL 20, 2004 Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Kart, Franklin, Robinson, Nasby, Klingaman, O'Neil, Boelk. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 04-31; Side 2. The Mayor proclaimed: Arbor Day, City Forester, Robinson accepting; Arson Awareness Week, Fire Lt. Platz accepting; Herky on Parade Month, Convention & Visitors Bureau Director Josh Schamberger and Rick Klatt, Associate Director External Affairs University Of Iowa Athletic Department accepting; National Volunteer Week, Rene Paine, Volunteer Administrative Network member accepting. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Lemme Elementary students: Nathaniel Gier, Noelle Polsley. Brian Phelps, Engineering Manager, MidAmerican Energy presented a $20,000 check to City Forester Terry Robinson for the Trees Please Grant. Moved by Champion, seconded by Elliott, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received and or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to revise Item 5e(1), Resolution setting a public hearing on amending the FY2004 Operating Budget, to May 18 and to defer indefinitely Item 5g(1 ), memo from JCCOG regarding Relocation of Iowa City Transit bus stop memo: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. April 5, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; April 5, Regular Work Session; April 6, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete; April 8, Special Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (recommendations to Council become effective only upon separate Council action). Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - February 12, 2004; Telecommunications Commission - February 23, 2004; Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - February 26, 2004; Planning and Zoning - March 4, 2004 Recommendation: Approval for rezoning from CB-2, Central Business Service to RM-44, High Density Residential Multi-Family for property located 302 and 308 S. Gilbert Street. Recommendation: Approval for rezoning from ID-RS, Interim Development Residential, to RS-5, Low-Density Single-Family Residential, for approx. 24.1 acres of property located on South Sycamore Street. Recommendation: Approval for a preliminary plat of General Quarters subdivision, an approx. 24.1 acre, 29 lot single family subdivision located east of Sycamore Street and south of Stanwyck Drive. Recommendation: That the SSMID application for property located within the Central Business (CB-10) zone, generally located between Iowa Ave, Complete Description Page 2 April 20, 2004 Burlington St., Gilbert St., and Capitol St. met the eight criteria listed in Staff Report of 1/9/04, but as petitioned did not have merit or feasibility based on the issues of concern enumerated by the Commission. Airport Commission - March 11,2004; Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - March 11,2004. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Daverse II, Inc., dba College Street Billiard Club, 114-116 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza lC, Inc., dba Sam's Pizza lC, Inc., 321 S. Gilbert St.; Class E Liquor License for Liquor House, Ltd., dba Liquor House, 326 S. Clinton St.; Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart Corp., dba DeliMart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors LLC, dba Suburban Amoco-Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St.; RES. 04-108, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Goosetown Market, Inc., dba Goosetown Market, Inc., 600 B N. Dodge St. Motion: approve disbursements in the amount of $7,697,220.52 for the period of February 1 through February 29, 2004 as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 04-109, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY2004 OPERATING BUDGET for May 18. RES. 04-110, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May4 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2004 PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - DODGE STREET, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 04-111, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA28E AGREEMENT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF AMES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES. RES. 04-112, ADOPTING THE 2004 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-113, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE RECREATION AND CIVIC CENTER HVAC AND PLUMBING REPLACEMENT PROJECT. RES. 04- 114, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2003 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT. RES. 04-115, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 20 LONGFELLOW MANOR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-116, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND U S BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPF:RTY LOCATED AT 109 SOUTH JOHNSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-117, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR COUNCIL MEMBER USE OF CITY LAPTOP AND PRINTER; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR E-MAIL CORRESPONDENCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF WEEKLY COUNCIL PACKETS; AND ESTABLISHING A STIPEND FOR SUPPLIES AND DEDICATED PHONE LINE FOR INTERNET ACCESS OR HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE. Complete Description Page 3 April 20, 2004 Correspondence: Joseph Klapper regarding Siren Tests; Ted Snell regarding Melrose Avenue and Lot 43 [Staff response included]; Larry Jones regarding Lease Financing Issue; Woodson Spring regarding Corridor Trolley; E-Newsletter, April 7 and 14 regarding The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness e-newsletter; NCJRS regarding Youth Gangs in Indian Country; Katherine McCarthy regarding Possibility of Iowa City Bars becoming non-smoking entirely [Staff response included]; Carol Spaziani regarding Invitation to League of Women Voters Panel; Susan Conrath regarding School Board [Staff response included]. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Rene Paine, outgoing Director of Public Access Television, introduced the new Director Josh Goding. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 32,000 square feet of property from Central Business Service Zone (CB-2) to High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44) Zone for property located at 302 and 308 South Gilbert Street, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-118, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF J JR DAVIS ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn abstained and left meeting due to a conflict of interest. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for May 4, 2004 regarding Iowa City's FY05 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps) as amended. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. Mayor Pro rem Wilburn returned to the meeting. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3 "City Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to decrease water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to decrease water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Brookland Park Sewer Separation Project, establishing Complete Description Page 4 April 20, 2004 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. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-119, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROOKLAND PARK SEWER SEPARATION 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, 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 the following ordinances be voted on final passage at this time: ORD. 04-4117, AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE A, BUILDING CODE, BY ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2003 EDITION, AND THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX F RADON CONTROL METHODS, 2003 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; ORD. 04- 4118, AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, REGULATING AND GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFORE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 02-4034 OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF THE ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; ORD. 04-4119, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE B, OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION AND ALTERATION OF ALL PIPING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PLUMBING SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; ORD. 04-4120, AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE D, MECHANICAL CODE, BY ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; ORD. 04-4121, AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE C, OF THE IOWA CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2002 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INCLUDING ARTICLES 80 AND 90, WITH AMENDMENTS, AS THE IOWA CITY ELECTRICAL CODE, REGULATING THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND Complete Description Page 5 April 20, 2004 FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION AND ALTERATION OF ALL WIRING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; ORD. 04-4122, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE N ENTITLED "FUEL GAS CODE" AND ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinances be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinances adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," to create a uniform permitting process, to establish requirements for the Farmers Market, to provide for the noncommercial placement of objects in City Plaza on a temporary basis, to modify the provision on residential picketing, to clarify the current provisions regulating mobile vendors and ambulatory vendors, to codify specific administrative rules affecting said vendors, and to make additional nonsubstantive changes, be given second vote. Council Member Elliott commended staff and the public for their input, and noted the time spent by Council Member Bailey in putting the final version together. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 04-4123, AMENDING TITLE 4, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS," AND TITLE 10, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED "PARKS AND RECREATION REGULATIONS," SECTION 2, ENTITLED "PROHIBITED ACTIONS IN PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS" TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE, POSSESSION, AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN A CITY PARK, ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, OR ON A CITY GROUND, EXCLUDING CITY BUILDINGS, PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey. Nays: Lehman. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending the City Code, Title 14, "Unified Development Code, Chapter 1, "Streets, Sidewalks and Public Right of Way," "Article A. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Right of Way Generally", Section 14-1A-6, "Maintenance of Public Right of Way", to impose liability on abutting property owners for failure to maintain all public right of way located between the edge of the street or curb line and the property line, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-120, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA Complete Description Page 6 April 20, 2004 REALTY COMMERCIAL TO SELL AND/OR LEASE PROPERTY IN THE AVIATION COMMERCE PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previous announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2006; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired plus a five-year term ending December 31, 2008; Charter Review Commission to fill nine vacancies for a one-year term ending May 4, 2005; Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn District Representative) to fill a three- year term March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006; Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2004. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] Council Member Vanderhoef requested staff prepare information on a jake break ordinance; and reported on the National Guard Readiness Center located on 25 acres of County land out on Melrose Avenue, west of 218 south. Mayor Pro tern Wilburn emphasized the value of volunteers to the community, and stated he would be a speaker at the Goodwill volunteer banquet. Council Member Bailey expressed appreciation for the Horace Mann volunteers for their efforts at the Horace Mann Carnival held the previous week. Mayor Lehman reminded citizens of the Crisis Center Breakfast scheduled for May 9, at St. Wenceslaus Church, Dodge and Davenport; and reported on his attendance earlier in the evening at the welcome home from Iraq 15 members of the 109th. City Manager Atkins reminded Council of the joint meeting scheduled for 4:00 PM at Harvat Hall. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting at 7:3,7 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk JOINT MEETING MINUTES APRIL 21, 2004 CITY COUNCILS OF IOWA CITY, NORTH LIBERTY AND CORALVILLE, JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, IOWA CITY SCHOOL BOARD EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CiTY HALL CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lehman called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM. INTRODUCTION OF MEETING ATTENDEES: lowa City City Council: E. Lehman, Champion, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Elliott North Liberty City Council: Soukup, Mekota, Salm Coralville City Council: Herwig, Fausett, Lundell, Gill, Schnake JC Board of Supervisors: M. Lehman, Neuzil, Thompson, Harney Iowa City School District: Behle, Reece, Lefi; Franker Others Present: IC City Mgr. Atkins, IC Asst. City Mgr. Helling, IC City Atty. Dilkes, IC City Clerk Kan', JCCOG Exec. Dir. Davidson, JC Exec. Asst. Sullivan, JC Zoning Adm. Dvorak, Coralville City Adm. Hayworth, North Liberty City Adm. James, IC School District Associate Supt. Behle (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office) ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS {SCHOOL BOARD): Mekota asked for a report on the road construction projects, from their perspectives. Thompson reported that Johnson County has met with citizens in the 12th Avenue area, and will be continuing to do that as needed. She also stated that federal funds have been received. The discussion then turned to Forevergreen Road, and the need for this project to proceed. It was stated that the timing of these projects could create some traffic problems for those going between Coralville and North Liberty. James stated that the biggest problem right now is getting the property annexed. He stated that North Liberty would be discussing this again at their next meeting. Harney followed up with a clarification on the 12th Avenue project. He said that until the residents come to some agreement about the building of this project, the planning phase would be greatly delayed. M. Lehman reported that the County Board would be considering the planning and design phase at tomorrow's meeting. CREATIVE COMMUNITIES - INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION W/JOHNSON AND LINN COUNTIES & CITIES WITHIN (COUNTY}: Neuzil discussed the upcoming Public Leadership Summit, scheduled for Thursday, May 6th, at 4:30 PM, at the Howard R. Green facility. He stated that the mayors of all of the communities within Linn and Johnson counties are being invited to attend. Thompson followed up with additional comments, stating that they will get more information out to those they hope will attend. MINUTES JOINT MEETING APRIL 21, 2004 Page 2 of 3 SCHOOL ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY CHANGES (SCHOOL BOARD): Behle reported that the Iowa City School District is starting the process of redefining boundaries for the district's elementary schools, particularly in the north corridor area. He said the school District has a link on their web site that will have up-to-date information on boundary changes, as well as building projects. With the opening of the new elementary school, he said it is even more important to reset boundaries in order to prevent overcrowding. He stated that the district would be trying to keep neighborhoods together as they start this redistricting project, while at the same time looking ahead to future developments and possible problems. Thompson asked if the alternative school was still on schedule. Behle stated it is, and bids will be in May. He was then asked about the ground breaking on the new elementary school. Behle stated it's at 1:30 PM next Thursday, and specific invitations will be out soon. Behle stated that after this Friday's Board meeting where they will be reviewing the bids on several major projects, they would have a better idea about adding a fourth wing to the new elementary school. Mekota stated that they have several large residential developments in the works, and that the school hoard needs to meet with them to discuss school overcrowding, etc. Behlc said the district plans on doing this, and typically annually they meet with city planners to see what developments could impact school attendance numbers. RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT - TRAILS AND STREET PLANNING (CORALV1LLE): Davidson gave a slide presentation, where he showed the JCCOG Arterial Street Plan. He pointed out the newer areas of completion, as well as the remaining work to be done. Next he showed the JCCOG Area Trails Map, stating that a person will be able to go from the east side of Iowa City to the North Liberty Recreation Center, all on either trail or wide sidewalk, for a total of about 17 miles. He pointed out the newest areas, and also thc small piece of trail yet to be finished. Next Davidson pointed out the Iowa River Corridor Trail, which is the main north/south regional trail in the area. The Waterworks Prairie Park was discussed, with Davidson explaining some of the additions planned for this park. He pointed out the Peninsula Area, and the trail project that will bring this area of Iowa City and Coralville together. Hayworth stated how impressive it is to see all of the bits and pieces that each community has contributed, now come together to form such an impressive system of trails. Discussion from the audience centered on the various trails in the area, and how some are considered neighborhood trails, even though they may hook up with the regular trail system. Davidson stated that as the cities continue to develop, so will the trail system. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANT (SCHOOL BOARD): Left discussed the Youth Development Grant, stating that last October there was a conference entitled "Removing Barriers to Learning". Several of the attendees were interested in pursuing this further, and teamed up with the Johnson County Juvenile Justice Youth Development Program, as well as the Empowerment Board, and applied for a grant. They were awarded a grant orS100,000 per year for the next four years, to be used to come up with plans for youth MINUTES JOINT MEETiNG APRIL 21, 2004 Page 3 of 3 development in our county. A task force has met several times, and smaller work groups have been formed to work on this project. MISCELLANEOUS: Vanderhoef asked the County Board members present if they would report on the new Readiness Center. Thompson stated that the National Guard is planning a $14 million facility at the comer of Melrose Avenue and Highway 218. Hamey followed up with further details concerning this project. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held in Coralville on June 23rd. Further details will be forthcoming. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM.