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Home My WebLink About2006-03-21 Agenda Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. ITEM 1. ITEM 2. ITEM 3. ITEM 4. Iowa City City Council Agenda Regular Formal March 21, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. City Hall - Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street I! I --= -~ J.:~~w!:llt """-, .....~ --- CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CALL TO ORDER. ROLL CALL. PROCLAMATION. ~ /Ii~ 1n/JAA~/ 1(thLi k1 c/ ~ cr'-g~ ~~A;'~ a) A City of One PRESENTATION. a) Certificate of Appreciation: The Iowa City Area Association of Realtors Fair Housing Ambassadors 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. February 27, Special Council Work Session 2. February 28. Special Council Formal Official and Complete 3. March 6, Regular Council Work Session 4. March 7. Regular Council Formal Official and Complete b) Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Civil Service Commission: February 9. 2006 Public Library: January 26. 2006 Public Art Advisory Committee: February 2, 2006 Airport Commission: February 9, 2006 Board of Adjustment: February 8. 2006 March 21, 2006 City ofIowa City Page 2 c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: 1. Special Class C Liquor License for Tait Holdings, Inc., dba Tail's Natural Foods, 225 S. Linn St. 2. Class B Wine Permit for Tait Holdings, Inc., dba Tail's Natural Foods, 225 S. Linn SI. Renewal: 3. Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #590 B.P.O. Elks of USA dba B.P.O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Road. d) Motions. 1. CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,382,541.84 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2006, 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. 1. Co. SIDER A RESOLUTI N SETTING A PUBL C HEARING ON AP 4, 2006, ON P~ NS, SPECIFICATIO S, FORM OF CON ACT AND ESTIMATE F COST FOR THE NSTRUCTION OF TH GRAND AVENUE R NDABOUT PROJEC , DIRECTING CITY C~ RK TO PUBLISH N TICE OF SAID HE RING, AND DIRECTI THE CITY ENGINEER 0 PLACE SAID PL~ S ON FILE FOR PUBL INSPECTION. Comment: Th project consists of pay ent widening and dditional construction as ciated with the installa' n of a roundabou at the intersection of G d Avenue and South Gr d Avenue. Include in this project is pavem restoration in the Me ose and Grand A enue corridor, consisting n asphalt overlay and r oval and replace ent of damaged medians. is project is in collabora 'on with the Unive ity of Iowa, and is to be ed by a 50/50 split be en the City of 10 a City and the University 0 I wa. March 21, 2006 ob- 77 o b- 7 i 010 - 7q City ofIowa City Page 3 2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 4, 2006, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PERMANENT PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT 2006, 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 painting permanent pavement markings and crosswalks on arterial streets, the central business district and school areas. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 4, 2006 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," ARTICLE 4 ENTITLED "WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS USER CHARGES," OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE WASTEWATER USER CHARGES. Comment: This proposed ordinance would increase all wastewater treatment user fees by approximately eight percent (8%), effective July 1,2006. This increases the minimum monthly charge from $7.18 per month to $7.76 per month and additional usage from $3.52 per 100ft to $3.81 per 100ft. This action is necessary due to annual increases in operational costs and bond financing requirements. The last fee increase was effective August 1, 2001. 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 4, 2006 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," ARTICLE 3 ENTITLED "POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE" OF THE CITY CODE TO DECREASE OR CHANGE WATER SERVICE CHARGES. comment: This proposed ordinance would decrease water service charges by approximately five percent (5%) and will help to offset the increase in wastewater user fees effective July 1, 2006. The last change in water service charges was a five percent (5%) decrease on July 1, 2004. March 21, 2006 01.:.-<60 City ofIowa City Page 4 5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 4, 2006 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," ARTICLE 5 ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES. Comment: This proposed ordinance would increase solid waste collection fees by approximately three percent (3%). Currently the fee is $12.50 per month; this increase will change the fee to $13.00, effective July 1, 2006. This change is necessary due to annual increases in operational costs. The last fee increase was effective July 1, 2005. f) Resolutions. 010.- i./ ob-1.J. 1. 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 HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HILLS,IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 98, SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 5, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: Hills Bank and Trust Company, Hills, Iowa has requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for Lot 98, South Point Addition, Part 5, Iowa City, Iowa to reduce the homeowner's interest rate from 7.375% to 6%. On January 8, 2002, the owner of the property received a loan from the City of Iowa City for $22,827.41 through the Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program administered by the Iowa City Housing Authority. A review of the appraisal completed 2/24/2006 confirms that there is enough equity in the property to cover the City's second lien position 2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MOKA JAVA LLC, AND TENANT IOWA CITY COFFEE COMPANY. D/B/A JAVA HOUSE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Comment: Moka Java LLC, as landowner, and Iowa City Coffee Company, d/b/a as Java House, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way at 211 1/2 Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk cafe. City staff and Design Review have reviewed the plans and specifications and required submittals and recommend approval of said agreement. March 21, 2006 oh-9.!> o",-g~ City of Iowa City Page 5 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER DLSIC LC, AND TENANT YATES, INC. D/B/A PITA PIT, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Comment: DLSIC LC, as landowner, and Yates, Inc. d/b/a as Pita Pit, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way at 113 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk cafe. City staff and Design Review have reviewed the plans and specifications and required submittals and recommend approval of said agreement. 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER BILL MIHALOPOULOS, AND TENANT ATLAS WORLD GRILL, INC. D/B/A ATLAS WORLD GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Comment: Bill Mihalopoulos, as landowner, and Atlas World Grill, Inc. d/b/a as Atlas World Grill, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way at 127 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk cafe. City staff and Design Review have reviewed the plans and specifications and required submittals and recommend approval of said agreement. g) Correspondence. 1. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the east side of Weeber Street 2. Jennifer Wagner: Property tax/historic homes 3. Mel Sunshine: Homeless Shelter 4. James Roth: Area business owner concern [Staff response included] 5. Jim Walters: Wal-Mart 6. Nancy Purington(X4): Fire Station/Public Art/Public Library 7. Michael Crane: Additional police 8. Richard Cicalo: House File 2647 and Senate File 2361 from Mayor in Washington, Iowa 9. Calvin Symons: Snow removal notification 10. Carolyn Peterson: Greetings from Ithaca New York 11. Nelson Gurll: Iowa City Community Theatre's 50 Years of Entertainment 12. Mark Nolte: Modeling Denver's Downtown Revitalization Efforts 13. Veronica Stutler: Requesting Votes ~~ END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. tJv;i4t{(1 t2'/J ~~ ~J% 04t1t2-V PrpR- '~/j. I ~ j -,... = -~... :t~-ai~'"t. ~.. "DII'~ ....,...~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public FROM: City Clerk RE: Additions to March 21, 2006 agenda CONSENT CALENDAR --.-- Correspondence: ITEM 4g(14) Jean Walker: Letter from Melrose Neighborhood to the Iowa State Board of Regents (15) Tim Weitzel, Claire Sponsler: 335 S. Clinton Street March 21, 2006 City of Iowa City Page 6 ITEM 5. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM] Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information" item. h~ ITEM 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 4 ON AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY PLAN (OPDH-12) FOR SILVERCREST PART 3 ON 12.17 ACRES LOCATED AT AMERICAN LEGION ROAD AND SCOTT BOULEVARD. (REZ05- 00026/SUB05-00019) Comment: At its March 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 2. Approval will allow this property to be developed with up to 116 multi-family residential units for elderly housing and includes a variance in the height limit of up to 47-feet to allow for underground parking. Action: a// d"~f'"A-l CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 4 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING A 1.51-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON KOUNTRY LANE SE EAST OF SYCAMORE STREET FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT-MULTI-FAMILY (ID-RM) TO LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY (RM-12). (REZ06-00003) //11~.-&.~~/ ..J3?///-r b) Comment: At its March 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions to assure a transition to the single-family property to the east. Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 2. Approval will allow this property to be developed with multi- family residential buildings. Action: &;~i/ I/d/U/~ dP'P' ~./A.J March 21, 2006 City ofIowa City Page 7 c) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 4 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING A 1-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT DUBUQUE ROAD AND NORTH DODGE STREET FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE- FAMILY (RS-5) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY-LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (OPD-5). (REZ06-00004) Comment: At its March 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 2. Approval will allow this property to be developed with a 5-unit townhouse-style building and includes a waiver to allow a multi-family building in the RS-5 zone. Action: ~/~ I a'~r d) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 4 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING A 1.8-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1803/1835 BOYRUM STREET FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2). (REZ06-00005) Comment: At its March 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 2. This rezoning has been requested by Hy-Vee. Approval will allow this property to be developed with retail commercial uses. Action: /J4~~~ / &'p~1./ 4~P "(f.e.U e) AMENDING A CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A 30 FOOT LANDSCAPE SETBACK FROM HIGHWAY 1 FOR A .63 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 809-817 HIGHWAY 1 WEST. Comment: At its February 16 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Shannon and Anciaux absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a staff report dated February 16. 1. PUBLIC HEARING Action: nOh-V~ 2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Action: C ~ / ;/X,,;a.r /5r c.- vII: F/d/ ~ 7~ I March 21, 2006 ob-4/'l~ f) 06 - <15 City ofIowa City Page 8 CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING 9.72-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED WEST OF FOSTER ROAD FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT-RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING-LOW DENSITY SINGLE- FAMILY (OPD-5) (PASS AND ADOPT) Comment: At its January 19 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, (Plahutnik absent), the planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for the rezoning allowing the modification of the RS-5 requirements to allow multi-family buildings. Staff recommended approval in a Staff Report dated January 19, 2006. Approval will allow the development of Elk Run, a 2 (two) 12-unit multi-family building development, on the west side of Foster Road, north of White Oak Place. Action: I~/~ DCfCV I tfJ)}& g) yb CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR WEST, PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB06-00002) Comment: At its March 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to staff approval of legal papers and construction drawings prior to City Council Consideration. It is anticipated that legal papers and construction plans will be approved prior to the Council meeting. Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 2. Approval will allow the development of Windsor West, a 37 -lot, residential subdivision on approximately 26.04-acres of land located on American Legion Road west of the Far Horizons Subdivision. Action: !1.?/p}?r 1r'JuA/?;A) ( aA~Lh~ %' / March 21, 2006 ITEM 7. ITEM 8. o b- ~ 10 City ofIowa City Page 9 AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE", CHAPTER 5, "BUILDING AND HOUSING", ARTICLE 1 "GRADING ORDINANCE", TO CREATE A CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL ORDINANCE. Comment: This is the first reading of an ordinance that establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the City's stormwater drainage system and waterways as a result of construction activities. The ordinance is required by Federal law and the City's MS4 permit. Revisions have been made to the proposed ordinance, as public hearing remains open and 1st reading is scheduled. Please see the memo enclosed in the agenda packet for revision information. a) PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED FROM 3/7) Action: ..h~ ~ b) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION) (DEFERRED FROM 3/7) Action: tU'~~ J~Ap';~ / ao~, M. . /'t? APPROVING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S STREAMLINED ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006. Comment: The Public Housing Authority is required to update the Streamlined Annual Plan under the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 ("QHWRA"). The Streamlined Annual Plan will advise HUD, residents and members of the public of the Iowa City Housing Authority's mission for serving the needs of low income and very low- income families, and the Housing Authority's strategy for addressing those needs for the next year. The QHWRA requires that the plans be made available to the public for review not later than 45 days before the public hearing is to take place. The plan is available in print in the Iowa City Housing Authority offices, the Iowa City Public Library, and the internet via the documents section of the website www.icaov.ora/icha. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: k//~ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: Ew///r ~~~ &/~f ~ March 21, 2006 ITEM 9. 010 - t1 ITEM 10. ob-l6 <6 City ofIowa City Page 10 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2007 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING Comment: JCCOG will be filing an application on behalf of Iowa City Transit with Iowa DOT for State Transit Assistance (STA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding for FY07. Iowa City Transit will be receiving approximately $357.966 in Iowa DOT SWTA formula funds and is applying for $3,921,063 in FTA capital funding and approximately $539,766 of FTA operating funds. The attached memorandum lists the capital projects that will be applied for in FY07 by Iowa City Transit. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: ~ ~ ~t:'.A/-<!... b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: &h111$~~~ (~.,A~1I/--.) ;% / AMENDING THE FY2006 OPERATING BUDGET. Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive comment on amending the FY2006 budget. State legislation requires that the budget be amended if expenditures for a program or function will exceed the budgeted program amounts. The amendment must occur before actual expenditures exceed the original or last amended budget, or by May 31st, whichever is earlier. Included is supporting documentation available at the Library, Finance Department and City Cierk's office. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: f1l! tMU?/ ~~""..f b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: {!J'/~ttC&' / L/~ / (~.Mf/A.J ? March 21, 2006 ITEM 11. ob - '6~ ITEM 12. ob~ qo City of Iowa City Page 11 APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 WATER IMPROVEMENTS. ELLIS AVENUE, MCLEAN STREET, AND MOSS STREET 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. Comment: This project ccnsists of the replacement of existing 6" water main along Ellis Avenue and Moss Street as well as the upgrade of existing 2" water main to 6" water main along McLean Street. Associated work includes the removal and replacement of sidewalk and pavement impacted and ADA compliant handicap ramps. The estimated construction cost is $245.000 and will be funded with Water Revenues. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: YI /} rnu~ /JftV.A'A/~ '- b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: f~~/~ fj;?h~ /~ / APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA HIGHWAY 1/US HIGHWAY 218 RAMP SIGNALIZATION & IOWA HIGHWAY 1/KITTY LEE ROAD RIGHT TURN LANE 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. Comment: This project consists of the signalization of the Iowa Highway 1/US Highway 218 Southbound exist ramp. the widening of the US Highway 218 Southbound exit ramp and the installation of a right turn land from westbound Iowa Highway 1 onto northbound Kitty Lee Road. The estimated construction is $403.000 and will be funded with a USTEP Grant funding 55% of the costs up to approximately $225.000. The remaining will be funded with Road use tax proceeds. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: h@ ~ -W#<U~ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: u%~/ !'Jt4A///A) t'CJ . LJ ~ March 21, 2006 ITEM 13. ola - q I ITEM 14. 010 - 4/'1'/ City ofIowa City Page 12 APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN 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. Comment: The Water Division is replacing water mains on Brown Street, Hollywood Boulevard and Ridge Road. This project will replace the street pavement and sidewalk that is removed during the water main replacement. The estimated construction cost is $219,500 and will be funded with Water Revenues. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: ~ /Wt1/~tr~4/.t b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: I),,~~f-dh( 0'& r CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE PARKING FEES AND INCREASE MONTHLY PARKING PERMIT FEES. (PASS AND ADOPT) Comment: The revenue from increased parking fees will be used to fund repayment of an internal loan for garage maintenance projects and to build reserves for future projects to improve parking in downtown Iowa City. The amendment to the City Code will consist of: 1. Increasing the hourly rate in the Capitol Street, Dubuque Street and Tower Place garages from $.60/hr to $.75/hr. Chauncey Swan and the Court Street Transportation Center will increase to $.60/hr. 2. The monthly parking permit rate in all facilities and lots will increase by $5.00 per month. 3. All parking meters that are currently charging $.60/hr will increase to $.75/hr and all parking meters that are currently charging $.40/hr will increase to $.50/hr. All rate increases will take effect on July 1, 2006. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. Action: (!jl4/TH~e--)/ :i~~~ ~ "f a../ LQ/1/~C471~ March 21, 2006 ITEM 15. ITEM 16. ITEM 17. ITEM 18. 010 - 9.:J.. City ofIowa City Page 13 CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES," BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 8, ENTITLED "ENGINE BRAKING" TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ENGINE BRAKING EXCEPT IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Comment: This ordinance would establish a simple misdemeanor punishable by a $50 fine for using a truck engine brake within the city limits of Iowa City. There will be an exception allowed for the use of a truck engine brake in an emergency situation. Action: t/~/~AJ 1.$1- /itj}~ ~ CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, 2006, AKA "CITY CODE." (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Comment: Pursuant to State Code the City must adopt a code of ordinances every five years. This ordinance adopts the City Code, 2006. Action: ~/J::~~) Is! e- tI j ~ ~ tI' "~l'C CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "FRANCHISES," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "CABLE TELEVISION," SECTION 13, ENTITLED "FRANCHISE PAYMENTS" TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL USES OF THE ANNUAL FRANCHISE PAYMENT. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: Council has agreed to the allocation of $100,000 from the cable franchise fee to the general fund. This amendment makes that allocation consistent with the franchise ordinance. Action: I'.AM//A~/ ('1/lA?sr~./ c.kLcvl/ ~ 0 v '~?J r CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A 28E AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND CERTAIN OTHER CITIES AND INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICTS IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR MUTUAL FIRE AND PROTECTION. Comment: This resolution allows the Mayor to sign the Johnson County Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement on behalf of the City of Iowa City. The Mutual Aid Agreement provides additional firefighting equipment and personnel to the participants in the event of larger than usual fires, and additional resource sharing. A draft of the agreement was provided in the March 16 Council information packet. The Fire Department supports this agreement. Action: tkY/~/~ {ldAi'/~ ;J6 March 21, 2006 City ofIowa City Page 14 ITEM 19. o6-'1~ CONSIDER A RESOLUTION NAMING THE NEW DOG PARK AT PENINSULA PARK AS THE "THORNBERRY OFF-LEASH DOG PARK" AND DESIGNATING TWO SECTIONS WITHIN THE DOG PARK AS "LUCKY PAWZ PLAYGROUND" AND "EMMA'S RUN AGILITY AND TRAINING AREA". Comment: The Parks and Recreation Department and the Johnson County Dog Park Action Committee (Dog PAC) have been working together to establish a dog park in Peninsula Park. DogPAC conducted a successful fund raiser to help this facility become a reality, and it is scheduled to open this spring/summer. To recognize the primary contributors, DogPAC is requesting that the dog park and two of its sections be named as indicated. The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously supports all three of the suggested names. ITEM 20. 010- 9 t A~," ~~ ~. (' ..4Af~.J ~ It/~ ." . CONSIDER A RESOLUTIONT APP~~~NCY FUNDING FOR FY07. Comment: Recommendations for funding for Health and Human Service Agencies will be presented by Councilors Bailey and Vanderhoef. Action: ITEM 21. ~J/d/~~h/. t'?'~ ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. [ aft 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.] Previous: a. Housinq and Communitv Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term plus a three-year term ending September 1, 2009. (Yolanda Spears resigned) (6 males and 2 females currently serve). APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2006. ITEM 22. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. v~4") J~; ~ Planninq & Zoninq Commission - Two appointments to fill five-year terms May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2011. (Term expires for Terry Smith, Donald Anciaux) (3 males and 2 females currently serve). Action: ~/~~~;z~.;tJr~c.;-~ March 21, 2006 ITEM 23. ITEM 24. ITEM 25. ITEM 26. City ofIowa City Page 15 b) Airport Zoninq Brd of Adiustment - One appointment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2006. (Carl Williams resigned) (3 Males and 0 Females currently serve). Action: /7.tJ (J~'/~/ /14'?~ c) Airport Zoninq Commission - One appointment to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011. (Term expires for Mark Anderson) (4 Males and 0 Females currently serve). Action: n{)~~ N..4 ~<,,~ I d) Historic Preservation Commission - Three appointments (1) Woodlawn, (1) East College St, (1) College Green, to fill three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. (Term expires for Jan Weissmiller, James Enloe, Mark McCallum) (6 males and 1 female currently serve). Action: no ~~, A/.-' ./",,~;t?:-.' '" ) COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF. ~ /.. /~) a) City Manager. ~ "'7' b) City Attorney. - 0 ~ c) City Clerk. ~ IJ ;' ADJOURNMENT. ~/(/~ ~. 10