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Home My WebLink About2005-03-21 Council minutes Date: March 30, 2005 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 21, 2005, 6:35 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef(6:36), Wilburn. Absent: Champion. Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Neumann, Severson, O'Malley. Tapes: 05-21, Both Sides. (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 62.03 ACRES OF TERRITORY LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1, WEST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND EAST OF KITTY LEE ROAD (ANN04-00001) PCD Director Franklin stated the applicant had requested deferral of both items a and b, and' said both public hearing should be opened, then continued to April 5 and the resolution and ordinance deferred to April 5. B. CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM COUNTY CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (APPROXIMATELY 16.05 ACRES), CI-COMMERCIAL (APPROXIMATELY 20.22 ACRES), CO-1, OFFICE APPROXIMATELY 10.92 ACRES) AND RR-1, RURAL RESIDENTIAL (APPROXIMATELY ACRES), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 218 AND EAST OF KITTY LEE ROAD (REZ04- 00030) See previous item. C. VACATING UNIMPROVED DANE ROAD, NORTH OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD (VAC05-00001) PCD Director stated there was a request to expedite consideration. D. 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, (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Council Work Session Februa~ 14,2005 Page 2 In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, PCD Director Franklin stated there had been no specific requests for animation or concerns on limits for changeable signage. Council requested staff purpose priority identified but advise them if specific requests are received. ADDITION TO AGENDA City Clerk Kart noted the addition of an announcement of vacancy on the Housing and Community Development Commission that had just been received. DOWNTOWN ALLEYS AND CLEAN UP.(IP2 of 3/17 Information Packet) City Mgr. Atkins presented information on the problem and possible scenarios for cleaning up the downtown alleys. Pictures and a map of the area were distributed. (Overheads on file) STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Atkins) ALLOCATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS (page 98 from the City Financial Plan) Majority agreed to allocate $34,502 as shown and forgive the advance payments to Jazz Festival (retaining the 2006 allocation at the $6,075 figure). STAFF ACTION: Staff to finalize. (Atkins) ALLOCATION FOR (HUMAN SERVICES) AID TO AGENCIES (page 97 City Financial Plan) Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left the table due to a conflict of interest. Majority agreed to allocate as presented. STAFF ACTION: Staff to finalize. (Atkins) SCHEDULING OF FUTURE PENDING ITEMS Mayor Pro tern Wilburn returned. Council reviewed the list of pending items and identified items for the April 4 work session as noted (list attached). Mayor Lehman noted the staff evaluations scheduled for May 6 and requested any suggestions on particular methods of evaluation be presented to Council at their next work session. In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager stated he would be meeting with the Civil Service Commission regarding the Police Chief recruitment process the following morning and could report back at the next work session. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 3g(13) - Letter from University Parents Association) Council Members Elliott, Vanderhoef, and O'Donnell will attend the April 23 meeting. Council Work Session FebruaW 14,2005 Page 3 2. (Agenda item # 13 - ... agreement to purchase ... Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship (GICHF) .... assist in the financing .... ) Council Member Elliott stated he was not in favor but this was a project approved by a previous Council for disabled or elderly. 3. (Agenda item # 14 .... assessment schedule ... for collection in the same manner as property taxes) In response to Council Member Elliott, City Atty. Dilkes stated the steps were dictated by State Code. 4. (Agenda item # 16 ... appointment of a student liaison to the City Council ...) Individual Council Members expressed their views. 5. (Agenda item # 13 - ... agreement to purchase ... Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship (GICHF) .... assist in the financing .... ) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Atty. clarified that the reference to nine units in the resolution refers to the original agreement, and the amendment increases to ten units. 6. (Agenda item # 8 .... Amending Title 3, ... increase or change certain solid waste charges) Council Member Bailey stated the City is losing money on residential customers who regularly exceed the two can limit, and questioned enforcement; and establishment of a recycling program for multi-dwellings over four units. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS None COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Bailey distributed information on the NAMI's (Walkathon kick-off luncheon on Wednesday, March 22 at Brown Deer. 2. Council Member Vanderhoef congratulated newly elected Student Government President Mark Kresowik and Vice President Lauren McCarthy, and asked that a congratulatory letter be sent. Council Member Elliott thanked outgoing President Lindsay Schutte and Vice President Jason Shore. Meeting adjourned 7:50 PM. Council Work Session February 14, 2005 Page 4 Work Session Discussion Items - as of 3/21/05 Timeline on North Side Fire Station - CM to provide memo Funding priorities for the next budget - September 2005 Historic Preservation - Council to identify specific concerns Alcohol Regulation Review - May 2 work session Budget Fire InspectodDeputy Chief - April 4 Housing Inspector- fee increase Recycling Coordinator CIP reviews Gilbert/Hwy. 6 Restroom-Festival Stage Railroad Overpass- 1s'& Mall Use of private donations/naming of capital facilities Scattered Site Housing Report Development of affordable housing (and purchase, how to make easier) Development Code - recommendations from P&Z around May 1 (joint meeting) Meeting with Planning & Zoning on philosophies for zoning/City Codes Annual Evaluations - May 6 (8:30 AM) Peninsula Project update - Staff to provide memo Deer Control process and alternatives - Memo to be provided Application and review process for Boards and Commissions - City Clerk memo Planning Needs and use of consultants - City Mgr. memo on philosophy/criteria Burlington Street Traffic (JCCOG) PCRB Review (prior to August 2005) Downtown Loading Zones Goal Session (?) Affiliate Foundation - April 4