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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-23 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 23, 1995 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott. Absent: Throgmorton. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Woito, Walsh, Franklin, Boothroy, Rocca, Klinefelter, Bovey, Klingaman, Fosse, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-68 & 95-69, both sides. The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards to students from Mark Twain Elementary. School: Kaleia Hornaday, Jessica Larsen, Sven Nelson, Megan Ruxton. The Mayor noted the Regina High School Girl's Track Team winning the Class 1A Championship and expressed sympathy to the family of Mike Howard. Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions of the special meeting of May 8, 1995, and the regular meeting of May 9, 1995, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&R Comm. meeting of April 12, 1995; Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of April 27, 1 995; P&Z Comm, meeting of May 4, 1995; Mayor's Youth Employment @d. meeting of April 25, 1995; Airport Comm. meeting of April 11, 1995; Housing Comm. meeting of April 11, 1995. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, 121 N. Linn St. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Approving a Class "B" Beer Permit for Iowa City Tennis & Fitness Ctr., 2400 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's, 525 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Seasoh's Best, 325 E. Washington St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Season's Best, 325 E. Washington St. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,260,349.04 for the period of April 1 through April 30, 1995, as recommended by the Finance Dir. subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 113: RES. 95-114, p. 114, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CHAUNCEY SWAN PLAZA PARKING FACILITY. RES. 95-115, p. 115, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1521 BROADWAY STREET. RES. 95-116, p. 116, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 918 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-117, p. 117, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A PARTIAL RELEASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE STORM- WATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SOUTH POINTE ADDITION. R- ES. 95-118, p. 118, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO. ATTEST A PUBLIC WALKWAY EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOTS 13, 14, AND 15, WEST SIDE PARK, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-119, p. 119, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A PARTIAL RELEASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE PUBLIC WALKWAY FOR LOTS 13, 14 AND 15, WEST SIDE PARK, AN ADDITION TO IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95- 120, p. 120, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE ALLOWANCES F.OR TENANT- FURNISHED UTILITIES AND OTHER SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AU- THORITY PROGRAMS. RES. 95-121,p. 121,AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED VOUCHER PAYMENT STANDARDS FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AU- THORITY VOUCHER PROGRAM. RES. 95-122, p. 122, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT #13 TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO FUNDS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING. /,55,2. Council Activities May 23, 1995 Page 2 Correspondence: Joyce Myer regarding garbage collection rates. Adam Rohrer regarding city parks. Ed Barker regarding Iowa City's waste water plants. Letters regarding Melrose Avenue from: Pat Birk, Barbara and James Andrews. Letter and petition signed by eleven residents from the Jefferson/Gilbert area regarding the alley between Jefferson and Market. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Addition to the existing parking meter zone on the south side of the 500 block of Iowa ~ Avenue; Existing loading zone in front of 715 North Van Buren Street; Removal of parking prohibition on the north side of the 1100 block of Hollywood Boulevard. Martha C. Fieseler regarding Johnson County Seats. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: National Organization for Women to set up a table on May 12, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature and offering buttons and bumper stickers for donations, approved. Iowa Socialist Workers Campaign to set up atable on May 13, 1995, for the purpose of distributing campaign literature, approved. Spiritual Assembly of Baha'is to set up a table on May 18, 21,23, and 26, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature, approved. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Todd Shepherd for the use of South Governor Street between Bowery and the railroad tracks for a block party on May 29, 1995, approved. John D. Peters for the use of public streets for the Mormon Trek Commemorative Run on June 10, 1995, approved. National Multiple Sclerosis Society to use public streets for the MS 150 Bike Ride on September 24, 1995, approved. After discussion, Council agreed to converting the six foot sidewalks in the West Side Park Addition (agenda Item No. 3e(6)) to eight foot sidewalks. The City Attorney will provide an ancillary agreement for further Council consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Rene Paine, 4347 River Bend Rd., Director of PATV noted PATV's 5th year anniversary; refranchising negotiations; and distributed copies of PATV's Annual Report. Ed Barker appeared regarding cost associated with the proposed water and wastewater treatment facilities. Elinor Maffitt appeared regarding the current SEATS service and Iowa City's paratransit proposal. Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton, appeared regarding the city's purchase of patrol bicycles for Police Department. Ed Barker noted the City Mgr. letter to Representative Jim Leach regarding social programs. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Article H, entitled "Site Plan Review," by adopting design standards for exterior stairwells and exterior corridors on multi-family residential buildings. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Article H, entitled "Site Plan Review," by requiring City approval of designs for exterior stairwells and exterior corridors on multi-family residential buildings, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to adopt "IOWA CITY: BEYOND 2000 -- Iowa City's Vision for the Future." The following individuals appeared: Linda Carter, Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities; Tim Clancy; Nancy Ostragni, Sweetbriar Ave., Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities; Mark Brown; Derek Maurer, 328 S. Governor; George Starr, 830 Davenport St. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from: Ethel Madison; Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance conditionally amending the. use regulations of an approximate 1.63 acre lot located on the west side of Waterfront Drive, Council Activities May 23, 1995 Page 3 approximately 140 feet north of Stevens Drive from CC-2, Community Commercial, to Cl-1, Intensive Commercial (Boyd & Rummelhart), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative rotl call vote unanimous, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORB. 95-3677, Bk. 38, p. 14, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE N, ENTITLED "OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING," TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF REQUIRED OFF- STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED AND AMEND THE PARKING. AREA DESIGN STANDARDS IN THE CN-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 610, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to adopt ORD. 95-3678, Bk. 38, p. 15, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 34.21 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED WEST OF TAFT AVENUE ALONG COURT STREET EXTENDED FROM RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO CN-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, RM-12, LOW DENSITY MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND RS-8, MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (Windsor Ridge). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 610, Throgmorton absent. Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to defer to June 6, 1995, a resolution approving the preliminary plat of East Hill Subdivision, a 36-1ot, 13.11 acre residential subdivision located at 655 Meadow Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 610, Throgmorton absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to submit a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval, with conditions, of an application submitted by Alan Weinstein for a conditional use permit to allow a home business, an art gallery, for property located in Fringe Area 5 at 3800 Owl Song Lane, S.E., immediately north of lyemess Court and east of Arlington Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Throgmorton absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5-E entitled "Building and Housing" City Code by revising Article E entitled "Housing Code" to enhance the life safety provisions for existing rental housing. The following individuals appeared: Dick Hupfeld, 3 Mt. Vernon Ct., President of the Greater Iowa City Apartment Association; Ed Barker, Board of Directors of the Apartment Association; Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton, Property Manager, Landlord's Association, & Bd. of Appeals member; and Derek Maurer, 328 S. Governor. Housing & Inspection Services Director Boothroy; Sr. Housing Inspector Klinefelter; and Fire Marshal Rocca present for discussion. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5-E entitled "Building and Housing" City Code by revising Article E entitled "Housing Code" to enhance the Life Safety Provisions for existing rental housing, be given first vote for consideration. Council directed the City Manager to schedule further discussion of establishment of a Housing task force and development of an inspection checklist. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment - One vacancy for an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending January 1, 2001. This appointment will be made at the June 27, 1995, special meeting of the City Council. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Human Rights Comm. - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending January 1, 1998. This appointment will be made at the June 27, 1995, special meeting of the City Council. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to re-appoint Charles Traw, 411 MacBride Dr., and appoint Mark Martin, 720 S. 7th Ave., and Mary McMurray, 1201 Seymour Ave., to the Board of Library Trustees to fil~ three vacancies for six-year terms ending July 1, 2001. Re- appoint Clara Swan, 928 N. Dodge, Karyl Larson, 714 1/2 Kimball, Gary Nagle, 18 Warwick Circle, and appoint Martin Haynes, 805 Southlawn, to the Design Review Committee to fill Council Activities May 23, 1995 Page 4 four vacancies for three-year terms ending July 1, 1998. Appoint Elizabeth McKray, 603 Brookland Park Dr., to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission to fill one vacancy for an unexpired term ending March 13, 1997. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. Council Member Baker noted discussion the previous night regarding the time frame on construction and financing for the proposed water plant & wastewater treatment facility, and stated the City Manager will follow up with additional information and options. Council Member Pigott outlined his goals for the water and wastewater projects. Council Member Novick reported on a local group of people interested in an ordinance requiring bicycle helmets. Any one with information on communities with such an ordinance should contact her. Council Member Kubby stated that Ralston Creek had a red color to it and urged citizens to not dump things into the creek; suggested the Neighborhood Council evaluate the stop sign experiment conducted in three Iowa City neighborhoods; and complimented City staff on a water education program on the government access channel. Council Member Lehman reported that he also saw red water running in the gutters that was coming from a flowering tree on West Benton St. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-123, Bk. 113, p. 123, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. The following individuals appeared; Pam Ehrhardt, Executive Committee Longfellow Neighborhood Assn., Neighborhood Council; Jeff Cholewa, 2204 Arizona, Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-124, Bk. 113, p. 124, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY96 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5~0, Baker and Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-125, Bk. 113, p. 125, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE TO JOINTLY BiD ON ASPHALTIC CONCRETE STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-126, Bk. 113, p. 126, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1995 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT to L.L. Pelling Co. for $612,924.55. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-127, Bk. 113, p. 127, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT OVERSIZING COSTS IN PHASE ONE OF WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PART TWO. Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-128, Bk. 113, p. 128, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A HISTORIC RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (HRDP) GRANT TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATIONS FOR PROPOSED COLLEGE GREEN AND EAST COLLEGE STREET HISTORIC DISTRICTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities May 23,1995 Page 5 Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities," of the City Code by revising Article C. Entitled "Potable Water Use and Service" to provide for the use or abandonment of private wells under extraordinary circumstances within the Iowa City City limits, be given first vote for consideration. John Rummelhart appeared. Public Works Dir. Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to defer to June 6, 1995, an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities," Article H, entitled "Solid Waste" of the City Code by revising residential solid waste (refuse) collection programs including recycling, bulky waste, yard waste and instituting a unit-based fee system, and to set a public hearing on the ordinance for June 6, 1995. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Throgmorton absent. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 3 Section 1 entitled "Telephone Franchise", to adopt standards for entering franchise agreements to provide electronic communications services, be given first vote for consider- ation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 10:24 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor Susan K. Walsh, Deputy City Clerk City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: May 12, 1995 Me$o for Record City Manager Material Sent to Council Only Memorandum from the City Manager: a. Residential Refuse Collection /~).~ b. SEATS Contract c. Sales Tax Estimates }j~(~ d. Increase in Newsprint /~0~' e. Pending Development Issues f. Participation in Local Government Executive Institute g. Machinery and Equipment Tax Exemption /~// Copies of letters from the City Manager to: a. Charlie Duffey regarding paratransit service /~/~ b. Vincent Neary regarding complaint /~ Memorandum from the DireEtor of Parking and Transit regarding Ride the Bus Free Day. Material from the Department of Planning and Community Development: a. Memo regarding second meeting of the Near Southside Design Plan Advisory Committee b. Letter to BRW Inc. regarding Melrose Avenue Environmental /(~/~ Assessment Material from the Department of Public Works: a. Memorandum regarding maintenance agreement for the water plant site /~/7 b. Copy of letter to Harvey Wehde regarding sidewalk concerns c. Memorandum regarding N & N Sanitation ~(~ d. Geographic Information Systems Building permit information for April 1995. Copy of letter from The University of Iowa to Coralville regarding /~c~. wastewater discharge into Clear Creek. Letter from Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities /~.~ regarding Iowa City: Beyond 2000. Copy of letter from Perpetual Savings Bank regarding consultant for the redevelopment of the near southside. Copy of letter from the Johnson County Songbird Project regarding Oakland Cemetery. Letter from Dale Arlo Yocom regarding traffic signs. /~oJ.~_ News release regarding bike parking downtown. /~_ Agenda for the May 11, 1995. meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Memorandum from the Neighborhood Services Coordinator and the Traffic Engineer regarding stop sign system survey. Minutes of the meeting regarding Silurian Aquifer held at Hills Bank, [~L~ North Liberty. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: May 19, 1995 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Water and Wastewater Projects b, Underground Storage TAnks at Public Works Facility c. Community Development Block Grant Copies of letters from the City Manager to: b. Senator Grassley regarding elements of the FY96 budget proposal c. Jordan Saturen regarding painting curbs for parking regulations, Copies of letters to the City Manager from: a. Vincent Neary regarding Aero Rental b. Congressman Leach regarding filter strips Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding meeting with T.C.I, Chair of the Board of Supervisors regarding refund of overpayment for SEATS Memorandum from the City Clerk and Finance Director regarding approval of disbursements. Memorandum from the Sensitive Areas Committee. /~/ Memorandum from the JCCOG Transportation Planner regarding Harlocke-Weeber./~c~. area rezoning. Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Community Development: a, Jefferson/Market Street RNC-12 Zone b. Towncrest Relocation Program Update . Memorandum from the Purchasing Agent regarding property disposal. Memorandum from the Department of Public Works regarding city recycling program for April 1995. Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council Work Session of May 8, 1995, Copy of note to the City Clerk from J. Widness regarding tape recordings./__~__~_~_ Article: Cities can't bar homes for the disabled. Agendas for the May 16 and May 18, 1995, meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Agenda for the Hay 23, 1995 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Copy of letter from the City Manager to James Leach regarding federal cutbacks of social programs and concerns about the Emergency Housing Project (EHP). May 19, 1995 Information Packet Page 2 Wastewater Facility and Water Facility Construction Projects. Wastewater Rate Options and Water rates.options. Summary of Fees: Residential Curbsida Recycling Program and Residential Refuse Collection Program. Memo for City Mgr. regarding Capitol Improvement Program (CIP).