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Home My WebLink About2004-11-02 Agenda Subject to change as finalized by the City Cleric For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. ,~ J Iowa City -....= -..:i !~w!:'t -..;;:.... ......~ City Council Agenda ........... - CITY OF IOWA CITY Regular Formal November 2, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. City Hall - Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street www.icgov,org ;J~ ilifv :fraJ~v ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER. ~ ~ ROLL CALL. ITEM 2. PROCLAMATION. a. Alpha Phi Omega National Service ~eek -Nove,mber 1:7, 20.04 - - ,L ~l~1 At/err, t:mlr I}tl/'/ 5ert/lce rh . ITEM 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE ONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED. a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. 1 ) October 18, Regular Council Work Session 2) October 19, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). 1) Charter Review Commission: October 11, 2004 2) Charter Review Commission: October 12, 2004 3) Charter Review Commission: October 13, 2004 4) Board of Adjustment: August 11, 2004 5) Airport Commission: August 12, 2004 6) Airport Commission: September 9,2004 7) Airport Commission: September 16, 2004 8) Housing & Community Development Commission: July 15, 2004 9) Housing & Community Development Commission: September 29, 2004 10) Police Citizens Review Board: September 14, 2004 11 ) Senior Center Commission: September 21 , 2004 12) Charter Review Commission: October 20, 2004 November 2, 2004 City ofIowa City Page 2 c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: 1. Class C Liquor License for Bowman Ventures, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's, 310 E, Prentiss St. Renewal: 2. Class C Liquor License for La Casa, Ltd., dba La Casa Ltd., 1200 S. Gilbert Court. 3. Special Class C Liquor License for Tropical Chill, Inc., dba Baldy's Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St. 4, Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart Corp., dba Deli Mart #1, 525 Hwy 1 West. 5. Class C Beer Permit for Hawkeye Oil Co., dba Kirkwood Hawkeye Convenience Stores, 300 Kirkwood Ave. d. Resolutions. 0", - .;iq (p 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 748 DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owner of the property located at 748 Dearborn Street received assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing Rehabilitation Program. The loan has been paid off; thus the lien needs to be released, oLt- eJ,97 2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 28 WEST PARK ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owners of the property located at 28 West Park Road received assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing Rehabilitation Program. The loan has been paid off; thus the lien needs to be released. November 2, 2004 City ofIowa City Page 3 o1--J.'i5? 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A HOME AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOTS 14, 15, 17, 18 EAST HILL SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 82, 83, 94, 95, 162, 163 WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owners of the property located at Lots 14, 15, 17, 18 East Hill Subdivision and Lots 82, 83, 94, 95, 162, 163 Whispering Meadows Subdivision Part Two received assistance through the City of Iowa City's HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds. The loan has been paid off; thus the lien needs to be released. 04 - ].99 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1410 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owner of the property located at 1410 South First Avenue received assistance through the City of Iowa City's Community Development Block Grant funds which is secured by a Mortgage. The owner has sold a .24 acre parcel in the parking lot; thus a partial release needs to done. ~-3ou 5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CIVIC CENTER NORTH TRANE HVAC PROJECT. Comment: This project has been completed in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City Clerk. 04 - 30 \ 6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2004 PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT Comment: This project has been completed in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City Clerk. 04 - .30). 7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, TILE LINE, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN - PART XIX, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Comment: See Engineer's Report. November 2, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 4 04-- 3D:' 8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONCRETE TRAIL FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TWELVE, AND DECLARING THE TRAIL OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Comment: See Engineer's Report. e. Correspondence. 1. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the south side of Bjaysville Lane 2. JCCOG Traffic Engineer Planner: Installation of Iowa City Transit bus stop at intersection of the frontage road and the entrance to Bon Aire Mobile Home Park 3. Richard Heath: Request from Boy Scout Troop 221 [Staff response included] 4. Marjorie Decker: Request to Honor Sacrifices Made by Fighting Men and Women 5. Tarek Khowassah, Asghar Bhatti, Khurram Qadir: Offer on Lot 17, Aviation Commercial Park 6. Historic Districts: Susan Futrell and Will Jennings, Candice Smith and Adam Witte,Tim Weitzel 7. Gilbert-Linn Historic District: Peter J. Ammentorp, John Bakas, Carolyn and Benjamin Barrientes, James Brenneman, Jean Daters, Jeffrey L. Dill, Joseph Dobrian, Patricia Eckhardt, Tim D. Finer, Shirley Harman-Harrison, Harry Hinckley, Lisa Koizumi, Elsie Kuhn, Matthew D. Lepic, Vy Nguyen, James Pohl (2), Kip Pohl (2), Scott Ramspott, Marcy Rosenbaum, Joel Schintler, Donald Stumbo 8. Jefferson Street Historic District: Andrew M, Ives, John Roffman 9. Northside Historic Districts: John Bauserman, Helen Burford, James and Loretta Clark, Carol De Saint Victor, Clarence Haverkamp, Julianne McNalley, Thomas E. McNalley, D,M. O'Brien, Claire Sponsler 10. Lu Barron: Public Leadership Summit Minutes October 7,2004 11. E-Newsletter City of Atlanta - October 19, 2004 12. Noble W. Luke: Halloween [Staff response included] 13. 21 Ordinance: Chelsea Bredeson, Michael Crane 14. Yvonne Wernimont: Thank You from Big Brothers, Big Sisters 15. Nancy Krutzfield: Stop Light at the Corner of Scott Blvd and Court St."S.. c~ 16. Jim Surratt: Lost Visitors 17. Edmond Gaines: Property Tax Relief for Owners w/Disabilities [Staff response included] 18. Kathy Vyrostek: DVIP Update 19. Douglas Weiss: Donation of Laptop Computers 20. Randy Hartwig: Strategic Plan END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. 1;;.-<2-71';(""..-../ ) to ' IJ~Ra;? ~A7P7 7/Cl { / I! 1 CITY OF IOWA CITY ~~~~tt MEMORANDUM ~~-=.~ TO: Mayor, City Council, Generalp-~!?Jic_.___._._._------____. -'- FROM: City Clerk//// DATE: November 2, 2004 RE: Addition to November 2, 2004 Agenda CONSENT CALENDAR: ITEM 3e(15) Christopher Clark: Stop Light at the Corner of Scott Blv . and Court Street * * * November 2, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 5 ITEM 4. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM] Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information" item. ~~~~ ITEMS. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 16 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL (RNC-12) TO MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RS-8/0HP) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RNC-12/0HP) TO DESIGNATE THE RONALDS STREET EXTENSION OF THE BROWN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT. Comment: At its October 21 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. At its September 4 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Historic Preservation recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated October 7. This rezoning includes approximately 14.3 acres located along Ronalds Street between Van Buren and Governor Streets. Action: /J.}j/h;.I"i-11 / 13t1/~ I Jt?/I ceyc<" November 2, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 6 b) CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM 1-1, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL, TO CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, FOR 0.33 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 611 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD (REZ04-00022) Comment: At its October 7 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. This rezoning will make the zoning of 611 Hollywood Boulevard consistent with the rest of the commercial properties along Highway 6 in this area. Staff recommended approval in a report dated September 15. 1) PUBLIC HEARING Action: ~~~~ . a'F 2) CONSIDER AN ANCE (F ST CONSIDERATION) Action: /V1..-6' CU!P~ 04--304 c) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF JJR DAVIS SECOND AND THIRD ADDITIONS. (SUB04-00023) Comment: At its October 21 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated October 21. This is a 19.81-acre, 11-lot commercial subdivision located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard, south of Highway 1. Action: (V7~/(fl?<-I"&' /)LJlJjle-1/ JA; CM/J'nb/#u.- I ITEM 6. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE," SECTION 5-2-8 "VEHICLE FOR HIRE REQUIREMENTS," OF THE CITY CODE BY DELETING (B) "DISTINCTIVE COLOR SCHEME REQUIRED" AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW (B) "DISTINCTIVE COLOR SCHEME REQUIRED" TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE. (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Comment: The current City Code does not state that each owner or operating company have one distinctive color scheme, This ordinances clarifies that prior to the 2005/2006 licensing year. Action: '~i~t I ($l~/)~ /sI (, v4 <z1/t '&# ~ I .;# ~ / November 2, 2004 City ofIowa City Page 7 ITEM 7. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 5 AND 6 OF CITY CODE TITLE 14 TO PROVIDE UPDATED REFERENCES TO SECTIONS IN THE UNIFORM CODE THAT THE CITY RECENTLY ADOPTED AS ITS BUILDING CODE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: In Ordinance No, 04-4117, the City adopted the International Building Code (IBC), along with certain local amendments, for its Building Code. The prior code adopted by the City was the Uniform Building Code (UBC). The City Code still includes a few references to the UBC instead of the equivalent section of the IBC. This ordinance simply amends those outdated references to the UBC so that references are now to the correct section of the IBC. Action: Ll11lda. )/(1"'[ / ICY '/),'7/JJ',<::7 / ~ C t/ '~13: 7/0 I - J..,P )111). J.t / ITEM 8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY 04- 3 D 5 CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - LAKESIDE DRIVE TO 420TH STREET, STPN-6-7(66)--2J-52. Comment: This project will widen Highway 6 from Lakeside Drive to 420th Street to a three-lane roadway. This agreement provides for a 65% Iowa DOT and 35% Iowa City funding split. The estimated construction cost for the project is $1,924,300. The approximate City share is $673,500. The local share of this project will be funded with GO Bonds and Road Use Taxes. Action: Chd11/~n / a;/j)/dI1 7~ { ({/'Dc/7I(..... // t' ITEM 9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PENINSULA PARK SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE 04-:)0 ~ -. Comment: The Public Art Advisory Committee is recommending that the Peninsula Park become a location to feature the artwork of artists on a temporary basis for an annual honorarium of $500. Action: t!Jllk-/;~~{/ Z-,/ty tel." lY&/h~J ~ I f Ulld,.,.r/?;;J~.4-; /.g November 2, 2004 City ofIowa City Page 8 ITEM 10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY e4-.- 301 OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR DISPLAY OF A SCULPTURE ON THE PENINSULA PARK SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE. Comment: Seth Godard, a art student at the University of Iowa has proposed a sculpture to be featured at the Peninsula Park Sculptor's Showcase and the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee is recommending the display of this piece, The specifics of the contract have been negotiated with the artist and the City Council is requested to authorize the contract. Action: '1Jdkr / if? )/1</ jpel / 4/dburN :7 / ~ ~ ITEM 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDED STANDARD OPERATING 0'1-- ~o'2? PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE IOWA CITY POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD BY AMENDING SECTION I RELATING TO COMPLAINT PROCESS, AND NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES AND FORMATTING ISSUES, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 00-355. Comment: At their October 19, 2004 meeting, the Police Citizens Review Board voted unanimously to recommend changes to Section I amending the standard operating procedures to clarify the administrative procedures for the complaint process, and non- substantive changes and formatting issues. Draft minutes included in the 10/28/2004 Information Packet. Outline of changes included in Council packet. Act;o" ~~ck)(J,.,j/ r;htJ"I~ , ~/~ y~ Se.e.- ~!:. tV ITEM 12. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. a. Airport Commission - One appointment to fill an unexpired term ending Il'\) March 1, 2007, (John Krstenansky resigned) (4 Males and 0 Females .' C1 \ f./ currently serve). (Correspondence include,d.. in .council packet) .\'-\~ 0" !fJ '7 ~ WI D C/' Action: tLILe~e.& ~~ \! \ 7 '5 &..e:-u '/ 7.4""'<:""'> III ~ ,J(. '. b. Airport Zoninq Brd of Adiustment - One appointment to fill an unexpired t!J term ending December 31, 2006. (Carl Williams resigned) (2 Males and 0 \ ot\ Females currently serve). (Correspondence included in Council packet) ~~ . . Action: ItA> ~L~'>-7 November 2, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 9 c. Airport Zoninq Brd of Adiustment - One appointment to fill an unexpired plus a five-year term ending December 31, 2008. (2 Males and 0 Females currently serve). (Correspondence included in Council packet) , Action: /tUJ afp-t!L~~ d. Civil Service Commission - One appointment to fill an unexpired term ending April 4, 2005. (James Anderlik resigned) (0 Males and 2 Females currently serve). (Correspondence included in Council packet) Action: lI(k:M-l C~~ ' ~(:.--z!'~ ~../ e. Historic Preservation Commission - One appointment to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2006. (Paul Sueppel resigned) (6 Males and 3 Females currently serve). (Correspondence included in Council packet) Action: ~~ ?j;~~~/ ) V1'~l~~~) Hou,;oo aod Commuo;tv DeveloQmeot Comm;,;s;oo - Doe appo;otmeot to _ . ~1~ (1\ fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2006. (Shellie Mackel resigned) ~(~1V 0;" (5 Males and 3 Females currently serve). (Correspondence included in t h~' I~l\\. i'J t/1t\ 1 Council packet) (yJ I( et1 Action: ((ick- rt'\aU<taJ 01 71 t- /L~41,,",./ AOv g. Librarv. Board of Trustees - One appointment to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2009. (Shaner Magalhaes resigned) (4 Males and 4 Females currently serve), (Correspondence included in Council packet) Action: UJ::;?U/) ~ ,:1 . {' " .' ~~ #'B ITEM 13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. [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.] Previous: a. Board of Adiustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel) (2 Males and 2 Females). b. Board of Appeals - One vacancy (for a Building Design Professional) to fill a five-year term January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009. (Term expires for Douglas DuCharme) (5 Males and 1 Female). November 2, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 10 c. Human Riqhts Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008, (Term expires for Elizabeth Cumming, Valerie Garr, Beverly Witwer) (4 Males and 2 Females currently serve). d. Parks and Recreation Commission - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009. (Term expires for Nancy Ostrognai, Matthew Pacha) (4 Males and 3 Females currently serve). e. Public Art Advisorv Committee - Two vacancies (One Art or Design Professional) to fill three-year terms January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008. (Term expires for Barbara Asch Camillo, Emily Carter Walsh) (5 Males and 2 Females currently serve). f. Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007, (Term expires for Jay Honohan, Betty Kelly) (1 Male and 5 Females currently serve). APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2004. ITEM 14. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). '- e:/ -.- ITEM 15. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. ,5~~ J (""<~4 ./ ITEM 16. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF. a. City Attorney. -t')- b. City Clerk, -tf?-- c. City Manager. ~tfJ-- ITEM 17. ADJOURNMENT. (tJ. ])'{))?Il-c'/;j t/It~,h' 7 '. '3_5" 4'/1 a;r-.5