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Home My WebLink About2005-06-20 Council minutesDate: June 20, 2005 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, June 20, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Absent: Vanderhoef. Staff: Atkins, Dilkes, Kart, Boothroy, Fowler, Trueblood. Tapes: 05-38, Both Sides. (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office. Tape problems for discussion of agenda additions and no transcriptions available for that item.) AGENDA ADDITIONS Council agreed to add the following additions to the agenda: ITEM 14b - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE '14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILTIES," ARTICLE H, ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE," SECTION 2, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS" BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "DOWNTOWN" TO DELETE THE CB-5 ZONE FROM THE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS OF SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE DOWNTOWN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY. (SECOND READING) City Clerk Karr stated staff was requesting expedited action on the ordinance and passage of the resolution to clean up issues and proceed with implementation. ITEM '14c - RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 05-'188 AND ADOPTING A NEW PERMIT SYSTEM FOR SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE DOWNTOWN ALLEYS INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR APPLICATION, ISSUANCE, DURATION, INSPECTION, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, REMOVAL, FEES, AND INSURANCE. ITEM '14d - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE AN APARTMENT BUILDING FROM GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP (GICHF) AND TO ASSIST GICHF IN THE FINANCING OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE PENINSULA. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left the meeting due to conflict of interest. HIS Director Boothroy present for discussion. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned. No one was present for Planning and Zoning items and Council agreed to delay consideration until later in the meeting. Council Work Session June 20,2005 Page 2 COUNCIL TIME 1. In response to Council Member Bailey, the City Manager stated the North Dodge project was a state project and he would look at the plans regarding replacement of trees. 2. (Consent Calendar # 2g(3) - Traffic on Court Street) In response to Mayor Lehman, the City Manager stated staff would be during traffic studies in the area and report back. 3. Council agreed with Council Member Champion's remarks on the recent retirement announcement of Human Rights Coordinator Heather Shank, and the lose to the City. OAKCREST PARKING Majority of Council directed staff to do another residents postcard survey and notify residents that Council intents to abide by the results. ACTION: Mail survey and report back to Council. (Williams) ADOPT A PARK Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood distributed information on the program. CITY / COUNTY ASSESSOR City Manager Atkins stated the item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Council and he was seeking direction. Majority agreed to pursue further discussion regarding procedures for consolidation, possible savings, and capacity for the County Assessor's Office. City Atty. Dilkes noted procedures outlined in State Code, conference board reconfiguration and responsibilities, and suggested input from the current City Assessor. ACTION: Review past information and provide to Council, (Atkins) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 6 - approving plans, specifications, form of contract .... 2005 Traffic Signalization Project) In response to Council Member Bailey, the City Manager stated he would follow up with staff to see if the countdown timers were included in the project. 2. (Agenda item # 7 - approving plans, specifications, form of contract .... Missing Link Trail Project) Council Member Elliott stated he would be supporting the project but raised concerns regarding security issues in the future. Council Work Session June 20,2005 Page 3 3. (Agenda item # 11 - ... lease wit Greyhound Lines ... Court Street Transportation Center; item # 10 - University Heights ... transit services) City Manager Atkins stated Parking & Transit Director Fowler was present for questions. Council agreed to proceed. 4. (Agenda item # 8 - Broadband Telecommunications Franchise .... second consideration) Council Member O'Donnell stated his concern with signing of a 13 year agreement. 5. (Agenda item # 12 - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment ... Policies) Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left due to a conflict of interest. Council Member Bailey suggested revised language to provide for an exception for non-profit land trusts that operate community land trusts. Staff will revise language for Council consideration at the formal meeting. Mayor Pro tem returned to the meeting. 6. (Agenda item # 4d - rezoning ... Aviation Commerce Park) City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Commission - Howard Horan Telecommunications Commission - Jim Ehrmann SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee - no discussion METRO AGENDA (IP2 of 6/16 Info Packet) City Manager Atkins presented information. Majority of Council agreed to the proposal as outlined. Action: Schedule presentation, with a couple of services identified, with JCCOG Board. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE PENDING ITEMS Council agreed to prioritize items at the July 5th work session. Action: Provide copies of the list (attached to work session minutes). (Karr) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS City Manager Atkins stated there was no staff present, nor any new items with the exception of setting of a public hearing, and there was no further discussion. A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 5 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 29.7 ACRES OF PROPERTY, LOCATED NORTH EAST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND DEER CREEK ROAD, FROM COUNTY RESIDENTIAL TO INTERIM DEVELOPMENT - OFFICE RESEARCH PARK (REZ05- 00006) Council Work Session June 20,2005 Page 4 B. APPROVING A SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ZONE AND A SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MWD DAVIS ADDITION (REZ05-00001) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) C. REZONING 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) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) D. CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 54 ACRES FROM PUBLIC/INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (P/CI-1) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR AVIATION COMMERCE PARK. (REZ05-00004) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Meeting adjourned 7:40 PM. Work Session Discussion Items - as of 6~20~05 - See Attached Council Work Session June 20,2005 Page 5 Work Session Discussion Items - as of 6/20/05 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 Meeting with University Senior Staffer Budget 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 PCRB Review (prior to August 2005) Downtown Loading Zones Goal Session (?) City Assessor (possible joint with County) Survey employees on improvements/changes within organization (added May 17) Parks & Recreation fundraising/sponsorship of projects