HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-05-12 AgendaSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
ITEM NO. 1.
ITEM NO. 2.
CITY COUNCIL J~EETING
May 12, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
a. Longfellow Elementary
(1) Zach Buxton
(2) Dirk Marpie
(3) Carolyn Minchk
ITEM NO. 3.
ITEM NO. 4.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
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CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED,
a. Approval of Official Council Actions of a special meeting of April 28, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - March 23
(2) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - March 26
(3) Public Art Advisory Committee - April 9
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corporation dba Colonial Lanes,
2253 Old Highway 218 South. (Renewal)
(2) Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., dba Linn Street
Care, 121 N. Linn St. (Renewal)
(3) Class E Beer Permit for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery,
401 E. Market St. (Renewal)
(4) Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, L.C., dba Suburban
AMOCO, 370 Scott Ct. (Renewal)
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(5) Class C Beer Permit for Wareco Service, Inc., dba Wareco #446,
828 S. Dubuque St. (Renewal)
d. Resolutions.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE CO. D/B/A THE
JAVA HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE (RENEWAL).
Comment: See memorandum to Design Review Committee from
Architect/Energy Coordinator Schoenfelder included in Council
packet.
(2)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
CONTRACT 2 OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION
PROJECT, ALSO KNOWN AS NAPOLEON PARK PUMPING
STATION AND NORTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(3)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ACT ON THE ClTY'S BEHALF IN
SECURING PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS.
Comment: The City must, on occasion obtain construction permits
from various governmental agencies prior to commencement of
work on public improvements. This resolution authorizes the Public
Works Director to execute permits on the City's behalf for the
construction of public improvements. Public Works recommends
approval of this resolution.
(4)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT
RENTAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND RENTAL
VOUCHER PROGRAM: PROJECT RENEWAL IAO22V08001.
Comment: The Consolidated Annual Contributions Contract (CACC)
Rental Certificate Program and Rental Voucher Program combines
the 527 units of Section 8 Certificates and 350 units of Section 8
Vouchers. Renewal funding is being provided for the voucher
program in the amount of $320,500. This amendment does not
represent any new dwelling units for the program but is intended to
maintain the number of units in the program at the current level.
Correspondence.
Jesse Singerman (Library/CenterSpace Building
referendum
(2) Lesley Menninger - Iowa Avenue parking garage
(3) Judy Pfohl and Marcia Akeson (Ty'n Cae
neighborhood associations
Committee)
Neighborhood)
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(4) Michaelanne Widness - neighborhood associations
(5) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
(a) New Madison Street Parking Meters
(b) Tow Away Zone on Grand Avenue Court
(c) Stop Sign Installation on Otto Street at WooIf Avenue
(6) Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for
the following position(s):
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ITEM NO. 5. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 6.
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
Public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning,
Article T, Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Land, Section 5,
Regulation of Nonconforming Lots, by changing the regulation of
nonconforming lots of record.
Comment: At its April 2 meeting, by a vote of 5-1 with Ehrhardt voting
no, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed amendments. Staff recommended approval in its staff
memorandum dated March 2.~. .
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Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of
approximately 5.4 acres from Community Commercial (CC-2, 2.4 acres)
and General Industrial {I-1, 3.0 acres) to Public (P) for property owned by
Kirkwood Community College at 1806, 1810, 1814, and 1816 Lower
Muscatine Road. (REZ98-0003)
Comment: At its April 16 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning.
This is a City-initiated application. Staff recommended approval in its
April 16 staff report.
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Consider an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation on a
lO-acre tract located on the south side of Melrose Avenue and west of
West High School from Low Density Single-Family (RS-5) to Planned
Development Housing (OPDH-$) to permit an $0 dwelling unit retirement
community. (REZ98-0002) (Second consideration)
Comment: At its March 5 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the requested rezoning
subject to agreements and easements for the provision of sanitary sewer
service and compliance with building and site design plans. Staff
recommended approval subject to conditions in a February 27
memorandum to the Commission.
Consider an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation on
approximately 41 acres located between Lower West Branch Road and
Court Street extended, approximately 4/5 miles west of Taft Avenue from
Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Medium Density Single-
Family Residential (RS-8) for 29.1 acres and Low Density Multi-Family
Residential {RM-12) for 11.9 acres. (REZ97-0019) (Pass and adopt)
Comment: At its February 19 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Plalnning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the requested rezoning
subject to a conditional zoning agreement outlining the applicant's
obligations regarding the extension of Court Street and requiring approval
of a future OPDH application for each parcel prior to development of the
property, to be prepared and reviewed in accordance with the
neighborhood design concepts contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff recommended approval subject to
memorandum to the Commission.
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conditions in a February 13
Consider a resolution approving a preliminary plat of Walnut Ridge, Parts
6 and 7, a 66.68 acre, 2C-lot residential subdivision located at the north
terminus of Kennedy Parkway. (SUB98-0001)
Comment: At its March 5 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat,
subject to staff approval of a grading plan and a Sensitive Areas Site Plan
prior to Council consideration. A grading plan and Sensitive Areas Site
Plan have been approved. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
March 5.
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Consider an ordinance approving the preliminary OPDH plan for Walnut
Ridge, Parts 6 and 7, a 66.68 acre, 20-lot residential subdivision located
at the north terminus of Kennedy Parkway. {REZ98-0001) {Pass and
adopt)
Comment: At its February 19 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the requested
amendments of the OPDH plan for Walnut Ridge, Parts 6 and 7. Staff
recommended approval in a February 13 memorandum.
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Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Walnut Ridge; Part 6, a
20.44 acre, 12-1ot residential subdivision located at the north terminus of
Kennedy Parkway. (SUB98-0006)
Comment: At its April 16 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final plat, subject to
staff approval of construction drawings and legal papers prior to Council
consideration. Staff recommended approval in a report dated April 16.
ITEM NO. 7.
Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Walnut Ridge, Part 7, a
11.09 acre, 8-lot residential subdivision located north of Kennedy
Parkway. (SUB98-0007)
Comment: At its April 16 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final plat, subject to
staff approval of construction drawings and legal papers prior to Council
consideration. Staff recommended approval in a report dated April 16.
Action:
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FLOOD
INSURANCE RATE MAPS.
Comment: The public hearing is on proposed amendments to the Flood
Insurance Rate Maps that are used as a tool for administration and
enforcement of the Flood Plain Management Ordinance. The amendments to
the maps include revisions of existing maps and expansion of area mapped.
After the public hearing, the maps will be forwarded to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency for review and approval. Public hearing is
continued from April 28.
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ITEM NO. 8.
City of Iowa City
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AMENDMENTS TO THE FY98 OPERATING BUDGET.
Comment: State legislation mandates municipalities amend their annual
budgets by May 31. Detailed information on amendments was made
available for public inspection on May 1, 1998.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
ITEM NO. 9.
ITEM NO. 10.
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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IOWA CITY'S FY99 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF THE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), 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 FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN.
Comment: The Iowa City Housing and Community Development Commission
recommends approval of the FY99 Annual Action Plan. To receive FY99
funding, this document must be submitted to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by May 15, 1998. Correspondence
included in Council packet.
a. PUBLIC HEARING (continued fro~,April 28~.~
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL HOMELESS PREFERENCE FOR APPLICANTS
AT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Comment: HUD requires a Public Hearing when requesting a Local
Preference for housing assistance. This preference would give homeless
persons certified by HACAP, DVIP, EHP, and Successful Living priority in
receiving housing assistance. Once approved, this local preference would be
included in the Section 8 and Public Housing Admissions Plan.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 11. ~ CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE
CHANGES TO THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN AND PUBLIC
C~__ 1*'TS . HOUSING ADMISSION AND OCCUPANCY PLAN FOR THE IOWA CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY PROGRAMS.
Comment: HUD has allowed housing authorities to eliminate federal
preferences and to establish their own local preferences. The Housing
Authority proposes to have a homeless preference that would be
documented by the Emergency Housing Project, the Domestic Violence
Intervention Program, the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, and
Successful Living. It also allows housing authorities to establish a minimum
rent. This resolution proposes to raise the current minimum of $25 a month
to $50 a month. Finally, this resolution offers a change in the definition of
family. This definition utilizes both the human rights and the zoning
ordinance definition of family. Staff mem~orandum included in Council
packet. ~_~ .~
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ITEM NO. 12.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE
ASSISTED HOUSING DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION
SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN.
Comment: The proposed reorganization of the Iowa City Housing Authority is
a result of an analysis of all Housing Authority operations. This analysis
included a review of every process and staff position and consultation with
the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is designed to
improve customer service, reduce operational costs, and improve the
efficiency and productivity of the Housing Authority. Staff memorandum
included in Council packet.
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ITEM NO. 13.
ITEM NO. 14.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND WATERFRONT DRIVE
PAVING IMPROVEMENTS AND WEST PEPPERWOOD RELIEF SEWER
PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was on May 5, 1998, at
10:30 a.m. and the following bids were received:
Metro Pavers
Streb Construction
Hurst & Sons
Engineer's Estimate
Iowa City, IA
Iowa City, IA
Waterloo, IA
$627,286.80
$697,299.45
$767,067.00
$820,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommends award of the project to Metro
Pavers of Iowa City, Iowa. Local Road Use taxes and Hy-Vee Food Stores
will fund this project.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL PROJECT
BURLINGTON STREET TO NAPOLEON PARK.
Comment: The Iowa DOT bid opening for this project was on April 28, 1998
at 9:00 a.m. and the following bids were received:
Peterson Contractors Inc.
Iowa Bridge & Culvert, Inc.
United Contractors, Inc.
Reinbeck, IA
Washington, IA
Des Moines, IA
Engineer's Estimate
$1,312,306.32
$1,643,356.77
$1,658,976.20
$1,364,881.00
Public Works and Engineering recommends award of the project to Peterson
Contractors,. Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa. Local Road Use taxes, Federal STP
funds, and The University of Iowa will fund this project.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 98-162 WHICH
AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT WITH ROHRBACH, CARLSON P.C. FOR THE DOCUMENT
PHASE OF THE CIVIC CENTER THIRD FLOOR AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
SECOND FLOOR EXPANSION PROJECT.
Comment: By letter of May 6, 1998, Rohrbach, Carlson P.C. informed the City
that it chooses not to proceed with the contract documents phase of the Civic
Center third floor and Police Department second floor expansion project, which
contract was authorized by the resolution being rescinded.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Current vacancies.
(1)
Civil Service Commission: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending March 29, 1999. (Lon Moeller resigned.) (1 male and 1
female currently serve on this Commission.) Correspondence
included in Council packet.
b. Previously-announced vacancies.
(1)
Historic Preservation Commission: One vacancy representing
the Brown Street District to fill an unexpired term ending
March 29, 1999. (John Shaw resigned.) (3 males and 6 females
currently serve on this Commission.)
(2)
Design Review Committee: One vacancy for an owner of a business
or property located in the Design Review District Downtown or Near
South Side to fill a term ending July 1, 2001. (Bill Nowysz filled the
architect vacancy.) (3 males and 3 females currently serve on this
Committee.)
These appointments will be made at the June 16 Council meeting.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 11, 1998
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Addition to the May 12, 1998 Agenda
**ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTIES
OF BENTON, CEDAR, IOWA, JOHNSON, JONES, LINN, AND WASHINGTON, AND
THE CITIES OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA CITY, AND CORALVILLE.
Comment: Pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 28E, the counties of Benton, Cedar, Iowa,
Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington, and the cities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City,
and Coralville, desire to establish a legal entity known as the East Central Iowa Em-
ployment and Training Consortium, for the purpose of enhancing employment and
training opportunities in east central Iowa. This resolution authorizied the execution of
the 28 E Agreement on behalf of Iowa City.
**Renumber the rest of agenda, beginning with Announcement of Vacancies (ITEM
NO. 17)
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City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative ~'ork Session Agendas
May 8, 1998
]May 11
7:00p
May 12
?:00p
May 13
4:00p
May 14
9:00a - 11:00a
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
7:00p
7:20p
7:30p
7:40p
7:55p
8:25p
8:40p
8:45p
9:00p
9:15p
9:25p
9:55p
10:00p
Review Zoning Matters
Review Agenda Items
Landfill Paper Ban
Downtown Angle Parking
CDBG/HOME Allocation
Neighborhood Services
PIN Grant Video
Housing Authority Reorganization
Elimination of Federal Low-Income Housing Preferences
Elks Driving Range Request
Local Option Sales Tax
May 26 Council Meeting Schedule
Council Agenda/Council Time
MondayI
Council Chambers
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
TuesdayJ
Council Chambers
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Joint Meeting with Board of Supervisors, School Board, City of Coralville
Agenda Pending
WednesdayI
Fairgrounds
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Sales Tax, Police Issues, North Commercial Area
ThursdayJ
Council Chambers
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Hickory Hill West
Chutes and Vaults
Sales Tax
FY99 Action Plan
Circus and Rodeo Permit Regulations
North Dodge Transit Route
Iowa Avenue Parking Garage
Parks Maintenance Building
Landfill Master Plan
Landfill Master Plan
Sand Point Wells
Sanitary Sewer Repair - New Policy Update
Transit Interchange
Airport Issues
Water Project Update
Court Street Impact Fee
Entrance Overlay Zone
Meeting dates/times subject to change