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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-15 Agenda Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. Iowa City City Council Agenda CITY OF IOWA CITY Regular Formal November 15~ 2005 - 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) Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - November 14-19, 2005 ITEM3. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARD - SHIMEK ELEMENTARY a) Melissa McCoy b) Jordyn Theisen ITEM 4, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, a) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2004 ITEM 5. 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. November 1, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete 2. November 7, Special 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. Telecommunications Commission: September 26, 2005 2. Civil Service Commission: October 25, 2005 3. Senior Center Commission: September 27, 2005 4. Public Library Board of Trustees: September 22, 2005 November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 2 c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: 1. Special Class C Liquor License for India Caf~ Corp., dba India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St. d) Motions. 1. CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,199,531.03 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. DISBURSEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED AND PERMANENTLY RETAINED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE CODE. e) Setting a Public Hearing. o_.q~ ~c~z~ 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO AMEND A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST 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 TWO, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 13, 2005 Comment: The City has entered into a purchase agreement for the sale of 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 Two to Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust. Said purchase agreement, as previously amended, provides for closing to occur no later than January 31, 2006, unless a later date is mutually agreed to in writing by the City and Wal- Mart. Extension of the closing date provided for in the purchase agreement is necessary for completion of the contingencies, and Wal- Mart has requested that purchase agreement be amended such that the closing shall take place not later than July 31,2006. A copy of Wal-Mart's written request for the amendment is included in the Council packet. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 3 2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON ~ ~-~ ~ DECEMBER 13, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET / SAND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS NAPOLEON LANE TO SYCAMORE STREET PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Comment: This project includes grading, paving, storm sewer, water main and related construction of South Gilbert Street form Napoleon Lane to Sycamore Street. This is a joint project with Johnson County. The City share will be funded by General Obligation Bonds. 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON o~-~._~.~ DECEMBER 13, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENSION - WILLOW CREEK TO OLD HIGHWAY 218 PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Comment: This project consists of the extension of Mormon Trek Boulevard from Willow Creek to a point southeast of Old Highway 218. Associated work includes the construction of a reinforced concrete box culvert, the installation of water main and an 8' wide sidewalk, and the addition of a right-turn lane to Old Highway 218 at the intersection with Mormon Trek Boulevard. c) .%~ ~ ~ 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE LEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 5,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED WITHIN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID LEASE AGREEMENT FOR DECEMBER 13, 2005. Comment: The Iowa City Public Library Building contains commercial space being marketed for lease for commercial use. The Library Director has negotiated a lease agreement for the lease of approximately 5,000 square feet of said commercial space to Primus Telecommunications Inc. for a term of five (5) years with renewable options. This resolution sets public hearing on the proposed lease for December 13, 2005. November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 4 f) Resolutions. Q S ~' ~ ~ 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES. Comment: This resolution includes the following changes: Increase the maximum depository balance at U of I Credit Union. We are recommending an Increase in the depository limit at U of l Credit Union from $30 million to $50 million. Additional investments would be collateralized by an increased letter of credit. We are recommending that Regions Bank be added to the list of depositories with a depository limit of $35 million. Investments at this institution would be collateralized by the state sinking fund. We are recommending that Bank of the West be added to the list of depositories with a depository limit of $50 million. Investments at this institution would be collateralized by the state sinking fund. toF~---~...~ 2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, BOX CULVERT, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, PAVING AND CONCRETE TRAIL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TEN A, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Comment: See Engineer's Report. OE;-~(oO 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART THIRTEEN. Comment: See Engineer's Report. 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE o..~-2>~ STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF COURT STREET LOCATED WITHIN WINDSOR RIDGE - PART FOURTEEN, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Comment: See Engineer's Report. November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 5 0..~-- ~6~ 5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 1 OF WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TWENTY-ONE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Comment: See Engineer's Report. o_~ ~ ..~3 6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 5th AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owner of the property located at 708 5th Avenue received assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing Rehabilitation Program. The loan has been paid off; thus the lien needs to be released. o.5-~(,:>~ 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 COUNTRYWIDE FULL SPECTRUM LENDING DIVISION, SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 5th AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: Countrywide Full Spectrum Lending Division Mortgage, Simi Valley, California has requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 708 5th Avenue. On November 16, 2004, the owner of the property received loans from the City of Iowa City's Housing Rehabilitation Program. The property has enough equity to cover the City's lien position. o.~,-- '~ 8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1228 LOUISE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owners of the property located at 1228 Louise Street received assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing Rehabilitation Program. The terms of the loan have been satisfied; thus the lien needs to be released. November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 6 9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO O..~- ~/~ EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST CO., IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT '1713 WILSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: Hills Bank and Trust Co. has requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 1713 Wilson Street. On April 12, 2000, the owners of the property received loans from the City of Iowa City's Housing Rehabilitation Program. The property has enough equity to cover the City's lien position. 10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN REGARDING BEAM REINFORCEMENT AT THE IOWA CITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Comment: Howard R. Green Co. is the City's consulting engineer in connection with the Iowa City Water Treatment Facilities project. During the progress of the panel replacement work by Knutson, the City's contractor, Howard R. Green examined the roof beams which were installed and constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications for the project prepared by Howard R. Green and identified a need for additional beam reinforcement on the north side of the Water Treatment Plant and installation of a post-tension system. This agreement provides that Howard R. Green shall be responsible for all costs associated with the beam reinforcement. 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY 2006 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Comment: See letter enclosed in Council packet. g) Correspondence. 1. Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs in front of 1007 Bloomington Street, and reestablishing the NO PARKING MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 8 AM-5 PM designation. 2. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of parking meter in the 500 block of North Clinton Street. Move NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE and NO PARKING 2AM to 6AM TOW AWAY ZONE signs approximately 30 feet north. November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 7 3. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on both sides of Freedom Court. 4. Geoffrey Lauer: Transit needs 5. Rod Sullivan: An opportunity to work together 6. Rod Sullivan: TIFs 7. Philip Swartzendruber: Intersection of US 6 and Heinz Road [staff response included] 8. Saul Mekies: Telecommunications Commission budget process 9. Mark Patton: Habitat for Humanity 10. Jim Knapp: Public Power 11. Jim Clayton: Press Citizen Interview with Peter Nathan 12. Jeff Dennis: Assistance with Court record [Staff response included] 13. Adam Zarifis: Jail overcrowding 14. Terry Hokanson: Solving the Gas Pump Pinch 15. June Braverman: Jay Honohan's guest opinion in the Iowa City Press Citizen 16. Brian Flynn and Leah Cohen: Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board 17. Nick Hale: PAULA citations 18. Jeff LeMaster: Intersection of Friendship and 1st Ave [Staff response included] 19. Ann Sullivan: Iowa City Hospice Proclamation 20. Scott Flaherty: Proclamation questions [Staff response included] 21. LaDonna Wicklund: Recommendation of The Moving Crew END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. ~'./~_. ITEM 6. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM] Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information" TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public FROM: City Clerk RE: Additions to November 15, 2005 agenda ~ ITEM NO. 5g (21) Beppie Weiss: Recommendation of The Moving Cr ~ (Bus Depot) ~ (22) Dennis Saeugling: Public Power November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 8 ITEM 7. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a) ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE" BY: REPEALING CHAPTERS 4, 6 AND 9 AND REPLACING THEM WITH THE NEW TITLE 14 ZONING CODE, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS I AND 5, RENUMBERING CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 AND 11, AND REPEALING CHAPTER 12. Comment: At its August 18 meeting, by a vote of 4-1, (Shannon voting in the negative, Anciaux/Smith absent) the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed Zoning Code. Council intends to continue until December 13, 2005. 1. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED FROM 10/5,10/10, 10/'18, 11/1, 11/7) Action: ~ , b) REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY - MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPDH-8) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON CATSKILL COURT~W't~?~~THE EAST HILL SUBDIVISION. (REZO5-00012) Comment: At its October 20 meeting, by of vote of 4-0 (Anciaux, Shannon and Smith absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission Recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a memorandum dated October 20, 2005. Approval will allow the continuation of the existing pattern of duplex development in the East Hill Subdivision. 1. PUBLIC HEARING Action: ~ ~J ~ 2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Action: November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 9 C) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 51.9 ACRES FROM JOHNSON COUNTY RESIDENTIAL (R) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (REZ05-00018) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: At its September 1 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to a Conditional Zoning Agreement specifying the developer's responsibility for contributing to the cost of the improvement of American Legion Road. Staff recommended approval with conditions in a Staff report dated September 1. Action: /.,/~~ /,,~~g,~J ~ /-/ / ~ d) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE, MIXED USE (MU) ZONE AND PUBLIC (P) ZONE, FOR CERTAIN AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-2 LOCATED SOUTH OF DAVENPORT STREET AND NORTH OF JEFFERSON STREET. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: Staff has prepared an alternative ordinance that excludes the area that is being protested for rezoning from CB-2 to CN-I. Action: ~',~--/ ~]~~ ~ ~'- ~' / /:2 e) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL/~~ BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB- 5) ZONE, AND HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-44) ZONE, FOR CERTAIN AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-2 LOCATED SOUTH OF JEFFERSON STREET AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: Staff has prepared an alternative ordinance that excludes the area that is being protested for rezoning from CB-2 to MU. November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 10 f) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE AND PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PRM) ZONE FOR THE AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-2 LOCATED SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET AND WEST OF LINN STREET. (REZ05- 00016) (PASS AND ADOPT) Comment: At its August 18 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Anciaux and Smith absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated August 18, 2005. This recommendation is based on the proposal to eliminate the CB-2 zone from the zoning code. Staff recommends this item be deferred indefinitely until adoption of the new development code. Action: ,~~1~',~ ,4/, ~-, ,// 1' ~/ g) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTIES CURRE ZONED RESIDENTIAL FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING (RFBH) ZONE, TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING-HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (OPDH-12) ZONE (REZ05-00017). (PASS AND ADOPT) Comment: At its August 18 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Anciaux and Smith absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated August 18, 2005. This recommendation is based on the proposal to eliminate the RFBH zone from the zoning code. The proposed OPDH-12 zone will allow existing manufactured housing parks to remain as currently developed. Staff recommends this item be deferred indefinitely until adoption of the new development code. h) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY - MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (OPDH-8) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON LONGFELLOW PLACE WITHIN THE LONGFELLOW MANOR SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-00010) (PASS AND ADOPT) Comment: At its August 15 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Anciaux and Smith absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated August 18, 2005. Approval will allow the continuation of the existing pattern of duplex development in Longfellow Manor. Staff recommends this item be deferred indefinitely until adoption of the new development code. Action: .~_--~ ~-'~--~,.-. ~ November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 11 i) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS- 12) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON DODGE STREET COURT WITHIN THE JACOB RICORD'S SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-00011) (PASS AND ADOPT) Comment: At its August 18 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Anciaux and Smith absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated August 18, 2005. Approval will allow the continuation of the existing pattern of duplex development in Jacob Ricord's Subdivision. Staff recommends this item be deferred indefinitely until adoption of the new development code. Action: ~ _,z~-~ ,~ j) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS- 12) FOR LOTS LOCATED SOUTH AND EAST OF WHISPERING MEADOWS DRIVE WITHIN THE WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION. (REZ05- 00013) (PASS AND ADOPT) Comment: At its August 18 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Anciaux and Smith absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated August 18, 2005. Approval will allow the continuation of the existing pattern of duplex and zero-lot line development in Whispering Meadows Subdivision. Staff recommends this item be deferred indefinitely until adoption of the new development code. Action: ~ ,,~-:~-¢~ ¢/ 05- ~1'~,~ k) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF- WAY IN AN ALLEY BLOCK 13, COUNTY SEAT, A PORTION OF SOUTH MADISON STREET AND A PORTION OF DES MOINES STREET IN IOWA CITY COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 1.31 ACRES (VAC05-00007). (PASS AND ADOPT) Comment: At its September 15 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Brooks recused, Plahutnik absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the vacation of a portion of Madison Street, south of Prentiss Street, and Des Moines Street, subject to retention of any necessary utility easements. Staff recommended approval in a report dated September 15, 2005. Approval of this vacation will allow the right-of-way to be acquired by the University of Iowa. Action: /-.~~/)~-~¢,¢,Z-w~¢ November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 12 ITEM 8. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF PORTIONS OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN AN ALLEY IN BLOCK '13, COUNTY SEAT, A PORTION OF SOUTH MADISON STREET AND A PORTION OF DES MOINES STREET, TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. Comment: The City Council is considering passage and adoption of an ordinance vacating the above-referenced right-of-way. The University of Iowa, owner of adjacent property, wishes to acquire said right-of-way from the City without compensation. This resolution declares the City Council's intent to convey the above right-of-way property to the University of Iowa, without compensation. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: ]1"~ ~) ¢~_-__~ ~' c~.~- ~j::,c~ ._ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: /~~.~ ITEM 9. AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD. Comment: To facilitate the installation of utilities and development within the Peninsula Neighborhood Development Neighborhood Second Addition, Peninsula Development Company LC and MidAmerican Energy Company are requesting that the City grant MidAmerican a utility easement on property currently owned by the City and located to the north of Foster Road, Walker Circle, a private alley and Lot 51 currently located within Peninsula Neighborhood Second Addition. The property subject to the proposed easement is ultimately to be conveyed to Peninsula Development Company LC pursuant to the Peninsula Neighborhood Development Agreement, and the easement is consistent with the proposed development of the land as shown on the approved preliminary plat. This Resolution authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an easement agreement approved by the City Attorney's Office, Public Works and Planning & Community Development. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: o ~--- 3 '~O b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: (~~~ November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 13 ITEM 10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS," TO LIMIT FENCES TO THREE (3) FEET IN HEIGHT, TO ALLOW SIDEWALK CAFES ONLY IN ZONE 1 IN CITY PLAZA, TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF AMENITY, AND TO REQUIRE ANCHORED FENCING EXCEPT IN THE WINTER MONTHS, AND CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "CITY PLAZA," SECTION 7, ENTITLED "USE OF CITY PLAZA," PARAGRAPH A TO CLARIFY THAT SIDEWALK CAFES ARE A PERMITTED COMMERCIAL USE IN CITY PLAZA. (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Comment: Staff is proposing a series of amendments to the sidewalk caf6 ordinance, which are summarized in a memo from the City Manager in the packet. Except for the amendment that would limit the caf6s to Zone 1 in City Plaza, the amendments primarily clarify the current ordinance and codify present policy ITEM11. ~f"~I'~IDER A RE~LUTION REBI~ING TX'E' PROJECT FOR THE DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Comment: The previous bid on the Longfellow project was rejected at the November 2, 2005 Council meeting. Staff is recommending the project be re-bid at this time. ITEM 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 05-334. Comment: This resolution makes two changes to the previous resolution establishing the Youth Advisory Commission. First, the applicants must be age 15-17 or 18-21 on the date their application is filed rather than the date of their appointment to the Commission. Second, a parent or guardian must sign the application of a person applying for an age 15-17 seat. This resolution repeals the previous resolution passed on October 18, 2005. ^ction: November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 14 ITEM 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ,~ --- ~ '7o~. TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - LAKESIDE DRIVE TO 420TM STREET, STPN-6-7(66)-- 2J52. Comment: This project will widen Highway 6 from Lakeside Drive to 420th Street to a three-lane roadway. This addendum to the agreement provides for a 65% Iowa DOT and 35% Iowa City funding split for the Highway 6 improvements. It also requires the City to pay for 100% of the improvements on Industrial Park Road and 100% of the signal installation at Heinz Road. The estimated construction cost for the project is $2,540,000. The approximate City share is $897,000. The local share of this project will be funded with GO Bonds and Road Use Taxes. ITEM 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKING FIBER PROJECT. Comment: Bids for this project were received on November 8, 2005. Staff is continuing to review the bids and request that the award of the contract for the project be deferred until the December 13, 2005 Council meeting. ITEM 15. 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. Youth Advisory Commission - Four Vacancies - Two Year Terms January 1, 2006 - December 31,2007 Two (2) persons -Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing Two (2) persons -Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing Three Vacancies - One Year Term January 1, 2006 - December 31,2006 Two (2) persons -Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing One (1) person-Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2006. November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 15 Previous: a. Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 2010. (Carl Williams resigned) (4 Males and 0 Females currently serve). b. Airport Zonin.q Brd of Adiustment - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2006. (Carl Williams resigned) (3 Males and 0 Females currently serve). c. Airport Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31,2011. (Term expires for Mark Anderson) (4 Males and 0 Females currently serve). d. Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board - One vacancy to fill a three- year term January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008. (Term expires for Tammara Meester) (2 Males and 2 Females currently serve). e. Appeals, Board of - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2008. (Anna Buss resigned) (6 males and 0 females currently serve). f. Human Riqhts Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009. (Term expires for David Shorr) (3 Males and 5 Females currently serve). g. Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2007. (Sarah Walz resigned) (6 Males and 2 Females currently serve). h. Public Art Advisory Committee - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2006 - January 1, 2009. (Term expires for Charles Felling, James Hemsley) (1 Male and 2 Females currently serve). i. Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008. (Term expires for Lori Benz) (2 Male and 4 Females currently serve) APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2005. ITEM 16. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). ITEM 17. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 16 ITEM 18. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF. a) City Attorney. b) City Clerk. -- c) City Manager.