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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-04 Council minutes Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 4, 2000 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 9:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, O'Malley, Grosvenor, Mollenhauer, Boothroy. Council minutes tape recorded on tapes 00-1, Both Sides. Moved by Champion, seconded by Lehman, to appoint City Clerk Karr as Temporary Chairperson. The motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Temporary Chair Karr presiding Temporary Chair called the meeting to order and noted the previous custom of voice voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tem. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that all voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tem be made by paper ballot. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Temporary Chair declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Champion, Pfab. Nays: Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Lehman, that all voting be a voice vote, vote decided by a majority, and the canvass of ballot occur by visual count of the Temporary Chair. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of the Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to nominate Ernie Lehman. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to nominations cease and a unanimous vote be cast for Ernie Lehman as Mayor. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. After the voice vote on the nomination of Ernie Lehman, the Temporary Chair announced that a majority of Council Members had supported the nomination of Ernie Lehman and declared he had received enough votes to secure the position of Mayor for a two-year term. The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of Mayor Pro tem of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to nominate Mike O'Donnell. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Kanner, to nominate Dee Vanderhoef. Moved by Champion, seconded by Lehman, to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Temporary Chair announced voting on the two nominations would be conducted in the order nominated. After a voice vote on the nomination of Mike O'Donnell, the Temporary Chair declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Pfab, Champion, O'Donnell, Lehman. Nays: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Kanner. The Temporary Chair announced that a majority of Council Members had supported the nomination of Mike O'Donnell and declared he had received enough votes to secure the position of Mayor Pro tem for a two-year term. It was stated for the record that since a majority vote was cast for O'Donnell a vote for the other nomination was not necessary. The City Clerk gave the oath of office to Mayor Lehman and Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell. Mayor Lehman Presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to make the following Council appointments: Legislative Committee - Vanderhoef, Kanner, Pfab; Rules Committee Council Activities January 4, 2000 Page 2 Champion, Lehman; Emergency Management Commission -Pfab; Johnson County Council of Governments Champion, Kanner, Pfab, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, alternate-Lehman; Iowa City/Coralville Visitors & Convention Bureau O'Donnell; Student Senate Subcommittee - Wilburn, Champion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Mayor Lehman reviewed the Council Computer Policy as follows: City business use and not private use; city staff support and access of all information; state law prohibition of public funds for private purposes; city employee purchase program. The Mayor asked Council to be respectful of City staff office hours and requests for information. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of December 6, 7, and 16, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing & Community Development Comm. - November 18. Airport Comm. - November 11. Bd. of Appeals - November 8. Human Rights Comm. - November 30. P&R Comm. - November 3. P&Z Comm. - December 2, December 16. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - October 20. Sr. Center Comm. - November 16. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Liquor License for Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk St. RES. 00-1, Bk. 123, p. 1, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-2, Bk. 123, p. 2, SETTING PUBLIC DISCUSSION FOR JANUARY 18, 2000 ON THE ADOPTION OF THE 1999 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. Resolutions, Bk. 123: RES. 00-3, p. 3, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON PARK. RES. 00-4, p. 4, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT AND A STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1807 G STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-5, p. 5, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1164 HOTZ AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-6, p. 6, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HAWKEYE STATE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1930 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Terri Miller Chait (Senior Center Comm.) regarding skywalk fundraising. Richard Kautz (IDOT) regarding Iowa 1 Bridge Repair Project. Richard Kautz (IDOT) regarding US 6 Bridge Deck Overlay Project. Jim O'Hare regarding underage admittance. Ruth and Jim Babcock regarding Council Activities January 4, 2000 Page 3 underage admittance. Debbie Frye regarding underage admittance. David Norstrom regarding Gutheinz Fountain. Robert Burns regarding request for tax abatement for Walden Hills Lot 53. Marian Cretzmeyer regarding lodging in vehicles. Betty Sedlacek regarding First Avenue extension. Ben Kuenster regarding First Avenue extension [Mayor response included]. Jack Craig regarding one-lot commercial subdivision [Mayor response included]. Liz Fitzgerald (RVAP) regarding PATV funding. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding passenger loading zone designation on Teeters Court. Council Member Kanner asked if copies of the citations and/or violations in a liquor establishments could be provided to Council at the time of renewal of a liquor license. City Atty. Dilkes suggested a comprehensive Council discussion on grounds for suspension and revocation of state liquor licenses be scheduled, and noted a memo on the subject written by Asst. City Atty. Matthews. Staff responded to Council Member Kanner regarding dancing permits, Electrical Code amendments, and subordination agreements. Mayor Lehman noted correspondence on underage drinking issues and stated a response will be provided indicated the City's commitment to enforce the State and City laws and Council has not had an opportunity to discuss any change in policy. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of a single family home under the affordable dream home opportunities program. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-7. Bk. 123, p. 7, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT [:)F BIDS. HIS Director Boothroy present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Public Art Advisory Committee - one vacancy for a community representative to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. Appointment will be made January 18. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Comm. - one vacancy to fill a six- year term ending March 1, 2006; Civil Service Comm. - one vacancy to fill a four- year term ending April 5, 2004; Historic Preservation Comm. - four vacancies (one At-Large, one Woodlawn District, one East College Street District, and one College Green District) to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2003; Human Rights Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002; Telecommunications Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 13, 2003. Appointments will be made February 15. Council Member Champion congratulated Mayor Lehman and Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell and welcomed new Council Members. * revised 1/18/00 Council Activities January 4, 2000 Page 4 Council Member Vanderhoef verified that all Council Members received the Legislative Bulletin from the Iowa League of Cities, and distributed information on a team building session held in Cedar Rapids. Council Member Wilburn thanked the voters for trusting him enough to elect * him to office; asked each Council Member to consider why each was elected; noted the electronic packets were much easier to navigate than the paper; and clarified that any item on the Consent Calendar could be removed for separate discussion and vote. Council Member Kanner thanked Lehman, O'Donnell, and Vanderhoef for running for the leadership positions on Council; noted a letter on a Police complaint (The Mayor stated the individual had been informed of PCRB and Human Rights); requested information on the bus passes distributed by agencies; and requested Council consider renegotiating the agreement with HUD and Ecumenical Towers concerning the elevator servicing the parking level and the potential to use it during the day to upper floors (Staff will furnish background information on the agreement). Mayor Lehman thanked Council Members for supporting him as Mayor; stated he would be providing an outline of rules for conducting work sessions for Council review; suggested a goal setting session; and suggested any controversial items that may be brought up at Council Time should be discussed with the City Atty. and other Members as a matter of courtesy (City Atty. Dilkes noted that such matters should be agenda items as well). In observance of Martin Luther King Day, the Council agreed to reschedule their work session of January 17 to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18. On behalf of the City Council the Mayor noted the efforts of City staff to host a dinner on New Year's Eve and the outstanding job with Y2K matters, and asked that Asst. City Mgr. Helling convey the appreciation of Council to staff. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:30 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried ~W ~ay~o ' . Lehman, r ~n K. Karr, City Clerk 01-04-00 9a Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is ~ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/6/99 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn into executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 6:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Submitted for publication - 12/9/99 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is ~ Cumulative cost for said publication is OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/7/99 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Grant Wood Elementary students: Elissa Allen-Holbrook; Cissy Huang; Matt Noel; David Ray. The Mayor proclaimed Ellen Buchanan Day - December 15, Ellen Buchanan accepted. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of November 23, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Cornre. - October 14, November 8. Housing and Community Development Comm. - October 21. Bd. of Adjustment - November 3. Bd. of Appeals - June 7. Public Art Advisory Comm. - November 4. Library Bd. of Trustees - October 20, October 28. P&Z Comm. - November 18. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Liquor License for Mabel's Bardello & Eatery, 1578 First Ave. S. Class C Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Liquor License for New Yen Ching Official Actions 12/7/99 Page 2 Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St. Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Caf~, 1411 S. Waterfront. Class C Beer Permit for Petro N Provisions, 2 Escort Lane. RES. 99- 398, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-399, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-400, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE 2, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-401, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS PECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-402, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER AND GREENSPACE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE Official Actions 12/7/99 Page 3 CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 99-403, PROVIDING NOTICE THAT AT LEAST NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF THE WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR THE WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR AND LATERAL SEWERS PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT THE CITY INTENDS TO RELEASE FUNDS RETAINED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 573, CODE OF IOWA. RES. 99-404, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORMON TREK VILLAGE, PHASE IV. RES. 99-405, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HOLLYWOOD MANOR - PART 6, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 99~406, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY HILLS - PART THREE AND A PORTION OF THE FUTURE PART FOUR, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 99-407, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WESTMINSTER SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Correspondence: Senator Charles Grassley regarding Intermodal Transportation Facility. Margaret Wieting (JC Historical Society) regarding funding. Patricia Van Rollins regarding living in vehicles. Cathy Weingeist (DTA) - funding for holiday lights. Jonathan Jordahl (JC Board of Supervisors) regarding Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment appointments. Arlene Heck (AT&T) regarding rate increase. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: designation of fourteen (14) parallel parking spaces Official Actions 12/7/99 Page 4 on the east side of the 10 block of North Dubuque Street. Correspondence regarding underage drinking from: Karen Scoville, Kathy Okerberg, Connie Boyer. Correspondence regarding Hickory Hill Park and Oakland Cemetery from: Lutgendorf family, Sue Fuortes, Nancy Hindes, Dan Campion, Judy Miner. Millie Flynn and Lawrence See, 320 E. Washington, appeared regarding noise at around Gabe's bar. Council directed staff to provide information on the noise complaints in the area. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Tom Carsner, Friends of Hickory Hill Park, thanked Council for consideration of a resolution dedicating additional parkland, and urged the dedication of 36 acres adjoining Hickory Hill Park at their January 18 meeting. Terri Miller Chiat, updated Council on the skywalk committee. Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport Street, appeared re the Deer Management Plan. Daryl Woodson, Englert Theatre Coalition, updated Council on the possible purchase of the Englert and City support. Steven Kanner announced there were still tickets available for the Women's Resource and Action Center tribute to Karen Kubby on December 9. Jim Throgmorton, 715 N. Linn, supported comments made earlier by Tom Carsner regarding Hickory Hill Park; hoped the City could work with the Englert Theatre Coalition; and thanked outgoing Council Members Kubby, Norton, and Thornberry. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 18 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12) and Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12/11.79 acres) and (OPDH- 8/1.47 acres) and approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay Plan for Windsor Ridge, Part 15, a proposed 98- unit residential development located north of Court Street at its eastern terminus. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 18 on an ordinance Official Actions 12/7/99 Page 5 changing the zoning designation from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay - Low Density Residential (OSA-5) and approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for three four-unit buildings on a 2.72 acre property located north of Rohret Road, west of Highway 218. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 18 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-PRM) and approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for approximately .28 acres located at 522 S. Dubuque Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 408, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 409, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART ELEVEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 410, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TWELVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 411, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART THIRTEEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 412, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART FOURTEEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 413, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WESTCOTT HEIGHTS PART TWO, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 414, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES PART THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new Section 14-3b-5 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The Northwest Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase I1." A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new Section 14-3b-6 entitled Official Astions 12/7/99 Page 6 "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The South Sycamore Sanitary Trunk Sewer Project." A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new Section 14-3b-7 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The 1996 Highlander Lift Station, Force Main And Trunk Sewer Project." A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new Section 14-3b-8 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The Scott Boulevard Trunk Sewer Project." A public hearing was held on a resolution declaring the City's intent to continue with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Longfellow-Twain Pedestrian Tunnel Project. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 415, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE LONGFELLOW-TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2000 Parking Ramp Maintenance and Repair Project. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 416, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Capitol Street Parking Ramp Lighting Improvements. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 417, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING Official Actions 12/7/99 Page 7 AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of one-half of a ten foot wide vacated portion of the Washington Street right-of-way located portion of the Washington Street right-of-way located between 1033 (Lot 7, Koser Brothers Subdivision) and 1025 Washington Street to James and Christine Waiters. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 418, AUTHORIZING CONVEYENCE OF ONE HALF OF A TEN FOOT WIDE VACATED PORTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN 1033 (LOT 7, KOSER BROTHERS SUBDIVISION) AND 1025 WASHINGTON STREET TO JAMES AND CHRISTINE WALTERS. A public hearing on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home Iosated at 2660 Indigo Court. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 419, AUTHORIZING CONVEYENCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2660 INDIGO COURT TO THE TENANT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 420, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF A SINGLE FAMILY LOT UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME PROGRAM. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," of the City Code to add a new section prohibiting the use of vehicles for lodging on public streets, rights- of-way, parking lots, or other public property within the City of Iowa City, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The following individuals appeared: Amanda Coyne, Hawkeye Chapter of Iowa Civil Liberties Union; Jim Waiters, 1033 Washington St.; Steve Kanner; John Shaw, 437 S. Summit; and Sally Murray. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to Official Actions 12/7/99 Page 8 be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 99-3910, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1 TO ADD SECTION 4C THEREIN TO ALLOW THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO INSTALL OR MODIFY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR TEMPORARY CONDITIONS, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 99-3911, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4, SECTION 10D(1) THEREIN TO ESTABLISH THE LENGTH OF BUS STANDS, be adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 421, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR AWNING TO THE COLLEGE STREET BILLIARDS CLUB & DELl AT 114-116 E. COLLEGE STREET. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 422, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE BOOK MARKET IN THE OLD CAPITOL MALL. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 423, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE SHERATON HOTEL AT 210 DUBUQUE STREET, with the letters reduced to four foot. Charlie Novel, Sanlyn & Associates, appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 424, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR DESIGN AND AWNING TO THE BROTHERS BAR & GRILL AT 125 S. DUBUQUE STREET. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 425, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE Official Astions 12/7/99 Page 9 CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, DIVISION 1: WATER TREATMENT PLANT, DIVISION 2: WELL HOUSES. Emmett Wilson and Richard Struve, US Filter Controls System, appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 426, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN, KNOWN AS CITY STEPS, FOR 2001~2006, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 427, INTENT TO CONVEY A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 3, RUNDELL ADDITION, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2,995 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GRANT STREET AND COURT STREET, TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS WILLIAM G. FLANAGAN AND ELIZABETH ROSE, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JANUARY 18, 2000. Moved and sesonded to adopt RES. 99~ 428, APPROVING A CONSENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. David Riley, Environmental Advocates, appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 429, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LIBRARY BY DELETING ONE LIBRARY ASSISTANT I POSITION AND ADDING ONE LIBRARY WEB SPECIALIST POSITION AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF LIBRARY WEB SPECIALIST. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99- 430, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION. The Mayor announced the vacancy on the Public Art Advisory Committee for a community representative to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. This appointment will be made January 18. Official Actions 12/7/99 Page 10 Moved and seconded to appoint Douglas DuCharme, 105 N. Westminster, to the Bd. of Appeals to fill a five-year term ending December 31, 2004, for a Building Design Professional. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 9:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Submitted for publication 12/16/99 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is ~ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/16/99 Iowa City City Council, special meeting 8:00 a.m. in the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef (8:05 a.m.). Absent: Kubby, Thornberry. Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-431, RATIFYING THE SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 8:12 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Submitted for publication 12/20/99 / Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 6, 1999 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion (6:33 p.m.), Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-111, side 2. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Norton, to adjourn into executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:32 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:39 p.m. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting 6:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 7, 1999 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Grosvenor, Fosse, Schmadeke, Matthews, Franklin, Craig, Nasby, Fowler, Schoenfelder. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-113 & 99- 114, Both Sides. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Grant Wood Elementary students: Elissa Allen-Holbrook; Cissy Huang; Matt Noel; David Ray. The Mayor proclaimed Ellen Buchanan Day - December 15, Ellen Buchanan accepted. The Mayor reported that Iowa City had been awarded the 21st Century Aviation Expo Fly Iowa Convention in 2001. Airport Commission Chair Mascari present for discussion. The Mayor noted outgoing Council Members Karen Kubby, Dee Norton, and Dean Thornberry. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of November 23, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. - October 14, November 8. Housing and Community Development Comm. - October 21. Bd. of Adjustment - November 3. Bd. of Appeals - June 7. Public Art Advisory Comm. - November 4. Library Bd. of Trustees - October 20, October 28. P&Z Comm. - November 18. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Liquor License for Mabel's Bardello & Eatery, 1578 First Ave. S. Class C Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Liquor License for New Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St. Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Caf~, 1411 S. Waterfront. Class C Beer Permit for Petro N Provisions, 2 Escort Lane. RES. 99-398, Bk. 122, p. 398, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-399, Bk. 122, p. 399, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 4 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 2 OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-400, Bk. 122, p. 400, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 18 ON PLANS SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE 2, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-401, Bk. 122, p. 401, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 18 ON PLANS PECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-402, Bk. 122, p. 402, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 18 ON INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER AND GREENSPACE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-403, p. 403, PROVIDING NOTICE THAT AT LEAST NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF THE WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR THE WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR AND LATERAL SEWERS PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT THE CITY INTENDS TO RELEASE FUNDS RETAINED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 573, CODE OF IOWA. RES. 99-404, p. 404, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORMON TREK VILLAGE, PHASE IV. RES. 99-405, p. 405, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HOLLYWOOD MANOR - PART 6, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 99-406, p. 406, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY HILLS - PART THREE AND A PORTION OF THE FUTURE PART FOUR, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 99-407, Bk. 122, p. 407, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WESTMINSTER SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Correspondence: Senator Charles Grassley regarding Intermodal Transportation Facility. Margaret Wieting (JC Historical Society) regarding funding. Patricia Van Rollins regarding living in vehicles. Cathy Weingeist (DTA) - funding for holiday lights. Jonathan Jordahl (JC Board of Supervisors) regarding Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 3 Adjustment appointments. Arlene Heck (AT&T) regarding rate increase. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: designation of fourteen (14) parallel parking spaces on the east side of the 10 block of North Dubuque Street. Correspondence regarding underage drinking from: Karen Scoville, Kathy Qkerberg, Connie Boyer. Correspondence regarding Hickory Hill Park and Oakland Cemetery from: Lutgendorf family, Sue Fuortes, Nancy Hindes, Dan Campion, Judy Miner. Millie Flynn and Lawrence See, 320 E. Washington, appeared regarding noise at and around Gabe's bar. Council directed staff to provide information on the noise complaints in the area. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Tom Carsner, Friends of Hickory Hill Park, thanked Council for consideration of a resolution dedicating additional parkland, and urged the dedication of 36 acres adjoining Hickory Hill Park at their January 18 meeting. Terri Miller Chait, updated Council on the skywalk committee. Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport Street, appeared re the Deer Management Plan. Daryl Woodson, Englert Theatre Coalition, updated Council on the possible purchase of the Englert and City support. Steven Kanner announced there were still tickets available for the Women's Resource and Action Center tribute to Karen Kubby on December 9. Jim Throgmorton, 715 N. Linn, supported comments made earlier by Tom Carsner regarding Hickory Hill Park; hoped the City could work with the Englert Theatre Coalition; and thanked outgoing Council Members Kubby, Norton, and Thornberry. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for January 18 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12) and Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12/11.79 acres) and (OPDH-8/1.47 acres) and approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay Plan for Windsor Ridge, Part 15, a proposed 98-unit residential development located north of Court Street at its eastern terminus. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for January 18 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay - Low Density Residential (OSA-5) and approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for three four-unit buildings on a 2.72 acre property located north of Rohret Road, west of Highway 218. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for January 18 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-PRM) and approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for approximately .28 acres located at 522 S. Dubuque Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 4 Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-408, Bk. 122, p. 408, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-409, Bk. 122, p. 409, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART ELEVEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-410, Bk. 122, p. 410, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TWELVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, 'seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-411, Bk. 122, p. 411, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART THIRTEEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-412, Bk. 122, p. 41 2, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART FOURTEEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-413, Bk. 122, p. 413, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WESTCOTT HEIGHTS PART TWO, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-414, Bk. 122, p. 41 4, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES PART THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. City Atty. Dilkes and PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new Section 14-3b-5 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The Northwest Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase I1." PW Director Schmadeke presented information on the four sewer projects. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new Section 14-3b-6 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The South Sycamore Sanitary Trunk Sewer Project." No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new Section 14-3b-7 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The 1996 Highlander Lift Station, Force Main And Trunk Sewer Project." No one appeared. Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 5 A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new Section 14-3b-8 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The Scott Boulevard Trunk Sewer Project." No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution declaring the City's intent to continue with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Longfellow- Twain Pedestrian Tunnel Project. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-415, Bk. 122, p. 415, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE LONGFELLOW-TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2000 Parking Ramp Maintenance and Repair Project. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-41 6, Bk. 122, p. 416, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Capitol Street Parking Ramp Lighting Improvements. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-417, Bk. 122, p. 417, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of one-half of a ten foot wide vacated portion of the Washington Street right-of-way located portion of the Washington Street right-of-way located between 1033 (Lot 7, Koser Brothers Subdivision) and 1025 Washington Street to James and Christine Waiters. No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-418, Bk. 122, p. 418, AUTHORIZING CONVEYENCE OF ONE HALF OF A TEN FOOT WIDE Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 6 VACATED PORTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN 1033 (LOT 7, KOSER BROTHERS SUBDIVISION) AND 1025 WASHINGTON STREET TO JAMES AND CHRISTINE WALTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 2660 Indigo Court. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-419, Bk. 122, p. 419, AUTHORIZING CONVEYENCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2660 INDIGO COURT TO THE TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-420, Bk. 122, p. 420, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF A SINGLE FAMILY LOT UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," of the City Code to add a new section prohibiting the use of vehicles for lodging on public streets, rights-of-way, parking lots, or other public property within the City of Iowa City, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their 'views. The following individuals appeared: Amanda Coyne, Hawkeye Chapter of Iowa Civil Liberties Union; Jim Waiters, 1033 Washington St.; Steve Kanner; John Shaw, 437 S. Summit; and Sally Murray. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Champion, Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 99-3910, Bk. 42, p. 44, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1 TO ADD SECTION 4C THEREIN TO ALLOW THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO INSTALL OR MODIFY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR TEMPORARY CONDITIONS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 99-3911, Bk. 42, p. 45, Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 7 AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4, SECTION 10D(1) THEREIN TO ESTABLISH THE LENGTH OF BUS STANDS, be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-421, Bk. 122, p. 421, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR AWNING TO THE COLLEGE STREET BILLIARDS CLUB & DELl AT 114-116 E. COLLEGE STREET. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-422, Bk. 122, p. 422, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE BOOK MARKET IN THE OLD CAPITOL MALL. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby, Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-423, Bk. 122, p. 423, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE SHERATON HOTEL AT 210 DUBUQUE STREET, with the letters reduced to four foot. Arch/Energy Coordinator Schoenfelder present for discussion. Charlie Novel, Sanlyn & Associates, appeared. After discussion, Council agreed to approve the sign with the letters reduced to four feet. Original motion was amended to reflect the four foot letters. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-424, Bk. 122, p. 424, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR DESIGN AND AWNING TO THE BROTHERS BAR & GRILL AT 125 S. DUBUQUE STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-425, Bk. 122, p. 425, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, DIVISION 1: WATER TREATMENT PLANT, DIVISION 2: WELL HOUSES to Knutson Construction 'Services for 925,875,200. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Emmett Wilson and Richard Struve, US Filter Controls System, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-426, Bk. 122, p. 426, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN, KNOWN AS CITY Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 8 STEPS, FOR 2001-2006, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-427, Bk. 122, p. 427, INTENT TO CONVEY A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 3, RUNDELL ADDITION, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2,995 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GRANT STREET AND COURT STREET, TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS WILLIAM G. FLANAGAN AND ELIZABETH ROSE, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JANUARY 18, 2000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-428, Bk. 122, p. 428, APPROVING A CONSENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. David Riley, Environmental Advocates, appeared. Asst. City Arty. Matthews present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-429, Bk. 122, p. 429; AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LIBRARY BY DELETING ONE LIBRARY ASSISTANT I POSITION AND ADDING ONE LIBRARY WEB SPECIALIST POSITION AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF LIBRARY WEB SPECIALIST. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-430, Bk. 122, p. 430, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (Margaret Vaughan - ~47,500). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the vacancy on the Public Art Advisory Committee for a community representative to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. This appointment will be made January 18. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Douglas DuCharme, 105 N. Westminster, to the Bd. of Appeals to fill a five-year term ending December 31, 2004, for a Building Design Professional. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby abstaining. Council Member Kubby thanked the citizens for affording her the challenge to serve on Council, and encouraged new Council Members to stay involved in the community. Council Member Champion stated she would miss all outgoing Members. Council Member O'Donnell stated he admired each outgoing Member and he would miss them all; asked Council to address the issue of dogs running loose in Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 9 Hickory Hill Park; and noted the heritage of Oakland Cemetery and endorsed the compromise to dedicate 30 acres adjoining Hickory Hill for parkland and leave the other area for cemetery. Council Member Thornberry thanked the voting public for their support. Council Member Vanderhoef wished outgoing Members good luck. Council Member Norton encouraged people to ride the Willow Creek Trail; asked Council to consider options to underage drinking; and challenged new Council to remain focused on solving problems and maintaining a spirit of civility. Mayor Lehman stated he would like to make two appointments to the Iowa Earth 2000 Committee by December 15, noting he had asked outgoing Council Member Norton to consider one appointment; stated his interest in aggressively ticketing people who run stop signs; and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn the special meeting 9:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr. City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5043. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 16, 1999 Iowa City City Council, special meeting 8:00 a.m. in the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef (8:05 a.m.). Absent: Kubby, Thornberry. Staffmembers present: Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-115, side 1. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Kubby, Thornberry, Vanderhoef all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 8:03 a.m. Council returned to open session 8:11 a.m. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-431, Bk. 122, p. 431, RATIFYING THE SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (Iowa City Mobile Home Park, Detlef Schelin). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting 8:12 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk