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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-15 Agenda Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. ]:owa City City Council Agenda CITY OF IOWA CITY Regular Formal February 1S~ 200S - 7:00 p.m. City Hall- Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER. ~ ~'~-"~ ROLL CALL. ~'~'~ ~'~_-~,~ ITEM 2. PROCLAMATION. a. Sertoma's Freedom Week - February 13-19, 2005 ITEM 3. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARD - HOOVER ELEMENTARY a. Maggie Mahaffa b. Kelsey Sheets c. Carolyn Stone ITEM4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED. a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. 1 ) January 29, Special Council Work Session 2) January 31, Special Council Work Session 3) February 1, 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) Public Library Board of Trustees: December 16, 2004 2) Telecommunications Commission: December 20, 2004 3) Public Art Advisory Committee: December 2, 2004 4) Police Citizens Review Board: December 14, 2004 February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 2 c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: 1) Class C Beer Permit for Cigarette Outlet, Inc., dba Cigarette Outlet #15, lg01 Broadway #3~ Renewal: 2) Class C Liquor License for El Ranchero, Inc., dba El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr. 3) Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc. dba Fareway Stores, inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. 4) Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #34, 2765 Commerce Dr. d. Setting a Public Hearing. 1) CONSIDER A MOTION SE'I-I'ING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 1, 2005 TO UPDATE AND AMEND THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN. Comment: The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan defines The Iowa City Housing Authority's Policies for the operation of the HCV program, incorporating Federal, State and Local law. o..-.~- '7C> 2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PRICE PROPERTIES FOR APPROXIMATELY 21.76 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING WITHIN LOTS 10 THROUGH 17 OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 2, THROUGH 4 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION - PART TVVO, AND TO DISPOSE OF SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 1, 2005. Comment: The North Airport Development Subdivision and North Airport Development Subdivision Part Two include commercial lots which have been marketed for sale to the general public. The City has negotiated a purchase agreement with Price Properties, a land acquisition agent for Wal-Mart, which requires City Council approval. A memorandum regarding the purchase agreement is in the Council packet. This resolution declares City Council's intent to approve of the contract and sets public hearing for March 1, 2005. February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 3 o~'71 3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 1, 2005 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE", CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES", ARTICLE G, "STORMWATER COLLECTION DISCHARGE AND RUNOFF", TO CREATE AN ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION STORMWATER ORDINANCE. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing on a proposed ordinance required by Federal law and the City's NPDES permit that establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into our stormwater drainage system. Memorandum included in Council packet. e. Resolutions. 0.~ -~ '~,,~ 1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN L AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF- WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST CO., AND TENANT ICBB LTD. d/b/a IOWA CITY BROWN BOTTLE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE Comment: Iowa State Bank & Trust Co., as landowner, and ICBB Ltd., d/b/a Iowa City Brown Bottle, as tenant, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way at 115 E. Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk caf6. City staff has reviewed the plans and specifications and required submittals and recommends approval of said agreement. Os .- ~'~ 2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF- WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT TAKANAMI LLC d/b/a TAKANAMI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE AT 2'19 IOWA AVE. Comment: University View Partners, as landowner, and Takanami LLC, d/b/a Takanami, as tenant, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way at 219 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk caf6. City staff has reviewed the plans and specifications and required submittals and recommends approval of said agreement. February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 4 0-~ 7 ~ , 3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETVVEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER EVELYN M. OAKES AND KLDP INC. D/B/A ONE TWENTY SIX, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~ Comment: Landowner Evelyn M. Oakes and Tenant KLDP Inc., d/b/a One Twenty Six, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way located at 126 E. Washington Street, iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk cafe. City staff and Design Review have reviewed the plans and specifications and required submittals and recommend approval of said agreement. o .G, -- '7...~ 4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A 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 Comment: Marc Moen, as landowner, and Starbucks Corporation, d/b/a Starbucks Coffee Co., as tenant, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way at 228 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk caf6. City staff has reviewed the plans and specifications and required submittals and recommends approval of said agreement. o.~ - ?,~ , 5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, MOKA JAVA, L.L.C., AND MIKE AND MARTY ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A QUINTON'S BAR AND DELI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE Comment: Moka Java, L.L.C., as landowner, and Mike and Marty Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Quinton's Bar and Deli, as tenant, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way at 215 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA, for a sidewalk cafe. City staff has reviewed the plans and specifications and required submittals and recommends approval of said agreement. February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 5 O~.--' '7~7 6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, VERNON HILLS, ILLINOIS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1909 DELWOOD DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: Washington Mutual Bank, FA has requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 1909 Delwood Drive. On October 16, 2000, the owner of the property received a loan from the City of Iowa City's Housing Rehabilitation Program. The property has enough equity to cover the City's second and third lien positions. O ~ " e7~ 7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4'10 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: Iowa State Bank and Trust, Iowa City, Iowa has requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 410 Iowa Avenue. On September 9, 1994, the owner of the property received a loan from the City of Iowa City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. The property has enough equity to cover the City's lien position. ,. ~..-~ -" '7¢~ 8) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PLEDGE, SERVICING AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES REVENUE BOND (OAKNOLL PROJECT) SERIES 2004A Comment: The agreement is being amended to provide for the calculation of the interest during the draw down period on the basis of a 365-day year rather than a 360-day year. The amendment also amends the form of the Bond as well. February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 6 O2 ' (~D 9) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A GRADING AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND COVENANT FOR A PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1 EAST OF GILBERT STREET AND NORTH OF SOUTHGATE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA Comment: Developer is the owner of certain real property located within the floodplain and generally located north of Southgate Avenue and east of south Gilbert Street in Iowa City. Developer has submitted a grading plan and applied for a grading permit on said property. However, prior to submitting said plan and applying for said permit, substantial fill had been placed upon the real property without the benefit of a plan and/or permit as required by City ordinances. Rather than require the removal of said unapproved fill, Public Works and the Developer have agreed to certain conditions on issuance of permits for the property to address the concerns associated with said unapproved fill. Specifically, development activity in the area of uncontrolled fill must be appropriately designed and constructed to fulfill geotechnical requirements resulting from said fill. These conditions have been memorialized in an agreement between the City and Developer and this Resolution authorizes execution and recording of said agreement. f. Correspondence. 1) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Install NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign at the intersection of Melrose Ave and MacBride Road 2) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of two DEAF CHILD AREA signs in the 3100 block of E. Washington Street 3) Court and Scoff Intersection: Karen A. Lorenzen, Nancy Yowell 4) Lexington Avenue Gate: Nora Lee Balmer, Gertrude MacQueen, Sandra Heistad 5) Historic Preservation: Lowell Brandt, Tim Holman, Dennis Kowalski 6) Rod Sullivan: Consolidation of City and County Assessors 7) Jim Walters: Pedestrian traffic on Burlington Street 8) Eric Kerchner: Englert Civic Theatre's Gala Grand Opening [Staff response included] 9) Paul VanDorpe: Storm Ready [Staff response included] 10) Michelle M. Swieter: Volunteer Opportunities END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 7 ITEM 5. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM] Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information" item. ITEM 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 1 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE, SECTION 14-6-O SIGN REGULATIONS, TO PERMIT ELECTRONIC CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2), HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH-l) AND INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (C1-1) ZONES. Comment: At its February 3rd meeting by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of amendments to the sign regulations to allow electronic changeable copy signs. Staff recommended approval in a memorandum dated January 27. b) TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 25.67-ACRES BY AMENDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY - LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPDH-5) PLAN IN ORDER TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL ZERO- LOT LINE DWELLINGS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON WINTERGREEN DRIVE (REZ04-00017/SUB04-00017). Comment: At its January 20 meeting by a vote of 5-1 (Brooks voting against), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions of the proposed rezoning in order to revise the OPDH Plan to permit Village Green, Part XXIII and XXIV, an 83-1ot residential subdivision. Staff recommended deferral in reports dated December 16, 2004 and January 6, 2005 until certain conditions were met. 1. PUBLIC HEARING 2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION) February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 8 o...~-"~t._-.-~ [ c) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SAC/RS-8) ZONE AND A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR OLDE TOWNE VILLAGE. (REZ04-00005) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: At its December 16 meeting by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated December 16. Approval will allow the development of Olde Towne Village, a 33.21-acre, residential and commercial subdivision that will include 10 commercial lots, 62 dwelling units on 32 lots and the restoration of approximately 6 acres of wetlands on property located south of Rochester Avenue, east of Scott Boulevard, and north of Lower West Branch Road. c,.~-~' ~ I d) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OLDE TOWNE VILLAGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB-00006) Comment: See item "c" above. Action: ~-Zc~t~//~ -~:¢9 ~¢~"~~ ~,~_-¢,~ ITEM 7. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2311 NEVADA AVENUE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority, under its Tenant-to-Ownership Program, proposes to sell 2311 Nevada Avenue to a public housing program tenant. The amount of the sale will be the appraised value of the home, which is $117,000. The family has participated in the public housing program for 2½ years. The head of household is disabled and his spouse is employed by the University of Iowa. The family has received a written commitment for a mortgage from a local bank in the amount of $93,600. The City will provide a second mortgage for the remaining $23,400. This sale will provide the opportunity for a Iow-income family to obtain ownership of their own home. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action:__ ]_~ ~ ~ · oc~ ~,q- b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: ~ / ~~ February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 9 ITEM 8. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MEADOW STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND DOVER STREET DRAINAGE BASIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT [BROS-3715(626)--8J-52], ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. Comment: This project involves the removal and replacement of the Meadow Street bridge spanning Ralston Creek and the extension of a new storm sewer system from Ralston Creek to the stormwater detention facility located in Oakes Meadow Addition. The estimated construction cost is $568,000 and will be funded with Road Use tax proceeds, Stormwater revenues, and Federal Aid Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program funds. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: ~.~ ... ~' ~) b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: ~ "/~/ ~ ' ITEM 9. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENTS - WATER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURI~ TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Comment: This project will relocate approximately 1,000 feet of 12 inch water main. The project will help alleviate the utility conflicts with road construction. The estimated construction cost is $46,000 and will be funded with Water revenues. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action:~ ~'~¢ ~ ~ , 0~.. ~f b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 10 ITEM 10. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUBUQUE STREET/FOSTER ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT [STP-U-3715(625)--70-52], AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Comment: This project will reconstruct the Dubuque Street and Foster Road intersection with the purpose of improving traffic flow and traffic safety. Improvement shall include the addition of turn lanes, traffic signals and improving the horizontal and vertical alignment of the intersection. The estimated construction cost is $2,250,000 and will be funded with Federal Grants, Road Use Tax, Water Cash, and GO Debt. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: ~_~ ~ /,Z¢¢-/~~ // ~ - ~S b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: ITEM 11. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006, THE PROPOSED THREE- YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2009. Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment on the FY2006 Proposed Operating Budget, the three-year Financial Plan for FY2006-FY2008 and multi-year Capital Improvements Program (ClP) through Fiscal Year 2009. Detailed information on the budget was made available for public inspection on February 4, 2005. Staff memorandum is included in Council packet. Action: ~ ~ February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 11 ITEM 12. INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,335,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $5,335,000 General Obligation Bonds. Bond proceeds will be used to pay costs of the construction, reconstruction and repairing of improvements to public ways and streets; the construction, improvement and repair of bridges; the reconstruction, extension and improvement of the existing Municipal Airport; the rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of existing city parks; and equipping of the fire and police departments. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. a) PUBLIC HEARING ! - O.~ ~ <~.(o . b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ITEM13. INSIIIUTING PROCEEDINGS TO IAK£ ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $700,000 General Obligation Bonds. Bond proceeds will be used to pay costs of the construction of a transit intermodal facility. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action:. O~- ~ 7 b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 12 ITEM14. INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $670,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $670,000 General Obligation Bonds. Bond proceeds will be used to pay costs of the acquisition of Iow income housing facilities from the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship to provide affordable housing within the City. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. a) PUBLIC HEARING O.~ - ~ ~' b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: ~ /~ ITEM15. INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $510,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $510,000 General Obligation Bonds. Bond proceeds will be used to pay costs of targeted area housing rehabilitation improvements and the acquisition of art for public buildings and areas. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: ~ ~___,/~.,~2 /l~ z>'z,'.~ ~ 0 ¢~ _ ~C) b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 13 ITEM16. INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $470,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $470,000 General Obligation Bonds. Bond proceeds will be used to pay costs of the joint construction and control of the Grant Wood gymnasium in cooperation with Iowa City Community School District. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: , O~ ~' ¢~ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: /.//,¢~:~~/~ ~/~_,~/~ ~ ITEM17. INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $220,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $220,000 General Obligation Bonds. Bond proceeds will be used to pay costs of the acquisition of land for Fire Station #4. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: .~__/__~ ~_2 / !~ ~ ~¢'~¢ 0 S~ ~/ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 14 ITEM 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF OR- c~ $7,020,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES. Comment: This resolution allows for the receipt of electronic bids by FAX machine and through the PARITY competitive bidding system. This system has been determined to provide reasonable security and to maintain the integrity of the competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids of bids by interested parties in connection with the offering at public sale. Action: ITEM 19. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE IOWA CITY CHARTER, CHAPTER 1 (DEFINITIONS) AND SECTIONS 2.03 (ELIGIBILITY), 2.05 (COMPENSATION), 2.11 (COUNCIL ACTION), 2.12 (PROHIBITIONS), 3.01 (NOMINATION), 3.02 (PRIMARY ELECTION), 4.03 (ABSENCE; DISABILITY OF CITY MANAGER), 4.04 (DUTIES OF CITY MANAGER), 5.02 (APPOINTMENT; REMOVAL), 5.03 (RULES), 6.02 (DISCLOSURE OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES), 6.03 (DEFINITION), 6.04 (VIOLATIONS), 7.01 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), 7.02 (COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS; AFFIDAVIT), 7.03 (PETITIONS; REVOCATION OF SIGNATURES), 7.04 (PROCEDURE AFTER FILING), 7.05 (ACTION ON PETITIONS), 7.06 (RESULTS OF ELECTION), 8.01 (CHARTER AMENDMENTS), AND 8.02 (CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION) AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: This ordinance adopts all of the recommendations of the Charter Review Commission. Both a "redlined" version of the Charter and a "clean" copy of the Charter reflecting all of the proposed changes were previously provided to Council. Action: ITEM 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY O~'" ~'~ . CLERK TO ATTEST TVVO LISTING AGREEMENTS WITH HARRY R. WOLF OF NAI IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL TO LIST FOR LEASING PURPOSES COMMERCIAL SPACE WITHIN THE COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER (DEFERRED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2005) The Court Street Transportation Center will have two units of commercial space available within the facility upon completion of the project. City staff recommends Harry R. Wolf of NAI Iowa Realty Commercial be selected to assist the City of Iowa City in marketing the leasing of such commercial space. Action: February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 15 ITEM 21. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY JOHNSON COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENTS - NAPOLEON LANE TO CITY LIMITS PROJECT. (DEFERRED FROM 2/1) Comment: Bids for this project were opened by the Iowa Department of Transportation on Wednesday, January 19th and the following bids were received: Cedar Valley Corp. Waterloo, IA $ 4,307,230.01 Peterson Contractors, Inc. Reinbeck, IA $ 4,365,276.37 Foley Construction Co. Davenport, IA $ 4,383,292.97 Streb Construction Co., Inc. Iowa City, IA $ 4,496,159.16 Metro Pavers, Inc. Iowa City, IA $ 4,526,652.01 Engineer's Estimate $ 4,009,660.63 Public Works and Engineering recommends deferral of the award of the contract to Cedar Valley Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This is joint project with Johnson County. The City's cost share of the project is estimated at $ 882,400 and will be funded by General Obligation bon. d proceeds. ITEM 22. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE O ~ "-' ~ MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT " BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. Comment: This agreement authorizes Howard R. Green Company to provide engineering services necessary to design the next landfill cell on the western half of the landfill site in accordance with state and federal regulations. The total cost of engineering consultant services is $92,500 and will be funded by landfill revenues. Action: February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 16 ITEM 23. CONSIDER A MOTION GRANTING A 45-DAY EXTENSION TO THE POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FILING OF THE PUBLIC REPORT WITH THE CITY COUNCIL ON COMPLAINT #04-02. Comment: Ordinance 97-3792 establishes the Police Citizens Review Board and sets forth mechanisms for complaints. The Ordinance also provides the City Council to grant extensions of the 45-day reporting requirement for good cause. At their meeting of February 8, 2005, the Board unanimously requested an additional 45-day extension. Correspondence included in the Council packet. (See draft minutes in information packet). Action:__ ~/~:¢~2 ~! ITEM 24. CONSIDER A MOTION GRANTING A 30-DAY EXTENSION TO THE POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FILING OF THE PUBLIC REPORT WITH THE CITY COUNCIL ON COMPLAINT #04-03. Comment: Ordinance 97-3792 establishes the Police Citizens Review Board and sets forth mechanisms for complaints. The Ordinance also provides the City Council to grant extensions of the 45-day reporting requirement for good cause. At their meeting of February 8, 2005, the Board unanimously requested an additional 30-day extension. Correspondence included in the Council packet. (See draft minutes in information packet). ITEM 25. 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.] New: a. Planninq & Z. oninq Commission - Two vacancies to fill 5-year terms May 1, 2005- May 1, 2010. (Term expires for Jerry Hansen, Robert Brooks) (3 Males and 2 Females currently serve). APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005. Previous: b. Airport Zoninq Brd of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2006. (Carl Williams resigned) (3 Males and 0 Females currently serve). c. Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a 4-year term April 4, 2005 - April 6, 2009. (Term expires for William Cook) (0 males and 2 females). February 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 17 d. Historic Preservation Commission - Three vacancies (One Longfellow district representative) to fill 3-year terms March 29, 2005 - March 29, 2008. (Term expires for Michael Maharry, Tim Weitzel, Amy Marie Smothers) (6 males and 1 female). e. Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2008. (Dave Fleener resigned) (4 Males and 4 Females currently serve). Due to a publication error, the deadline is being extended. f. Telecommunications Commission - Two vacancies to fill 3-year terms March 13, 2005 - March 13, 2008. (Term expires for Terry Smith, Jim Pusack) (2 males and 1 female). APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2005. ITEM 26. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). ITEM 27. CITY COUNCIL INFORM~T~ION~, ,/,,Z~,,. ,' ITEM 28. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF. a. City Attorney. ~:~ f b. City Clerk. -g2 -~ c. City Manager. ~..~¢ .~ ITEM 29. ADJOURNMENT.