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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-21 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 MARCH 21, 2006 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wil.burn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Rackis, Mansfield, Briggs, Walz, Boelk. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06- 32, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed A City of One, Megan Ray, University of Iowa student and Anne Batchelder, Midwest Field Organizer for One, accepting. Tim Lehman, President of the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors, accepted a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of a vital community partnership and the contribution of the Fair Housing Ambassadors to home-buyer education. Various realtors in attendance. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved as amended and to delete Item 4(e)1 resolution setting a public hearing for construction of Grand Avenue Roundabout project for consideration at a later time: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: February 27, Special Council Work Session; February 28, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; March 6, Regular Council Work Session; March 7, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): 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. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: Special Class C Liquor License for Tait Holdings, Inc., dba Tait's Natural Foods, 225 S. Linn St.; Class B Wine Permit for Tait Holdings, Inc., dba Tail's Natural Foods, 225 S. Linn St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #590 B.P.O. Elks of USA dba B.P.O. Elks #590,637 Foster Road. Motions: 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. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-77, 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; RES. 06-78, 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 Complete Description March 21,2006 Page 2 CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE WASTEWATER USER CHARGES; RES. 06-79, 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; RES. 06-80, 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. Resolutions: RES. 06-81, 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. RES. 06-82, 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; RES. 06-83, 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; RES. 06-84, 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. Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the east side of Weeber Street; Jennifer Wagner regarding Property tax/historic homes; Mel Sunshine regarding Homeless Shelter; James Roth regarding Area business owner concern [Staff response included]; Jim Walters regarding Wal-Mart; Nancy Purington(X4) regarding Fire Station/Public Art/Public Library; Michael Crane regarding Additional police; Richard Cicalo regarding House File 2647 and Senate File 2361 from Mayor in Washington, Iowa; Calvin Symons regarding Snow removal notification; Carolyn Peterson regarding Greetings from Ithaca New York; Nelson Gurll regarding Iowa City Community Theatre's 50 Years of Entertainment; Mark Nolte regarding Modeling Denver's Downtown Revitalization Efforts; Veronica Stutler regarding Requesting Votes; Jean Walker regarding Letter from Melrose Neighborhood to the Iowa State Board of Regents; Letters from Tim Weitzel, Claire Sponsler regarding 335 S. Clinton Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Complete Description March 21,2006 Page 3 Airport Commission Member Howard Horan introduced new Commissioner Janelle Rettig and Aviation Administration Specialist Michael Tharp. Don Otto, 4268 Turkey Creek Rd., expressed opposition to the issuance of a demolition permit to 335 S. Clinton. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to acceptance pictures from Don Otto. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Mark McCallum, 811 College Street, appeared regarding the possible acquisition of the property at 335 S. Clinton and stated he would be attending the special Council work session the next day. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set 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). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to set 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). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set 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) (Hy-Vee). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance 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 (Autohaus). No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance 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 (REZ06-00002) (Autohaus), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, that ORD. 06-4198, 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) (REZ05-00023) (Elk Run), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-85, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR WEST, PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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 entitled "Unified Development Code", Chapter 5, "Building and Housing", Article 1 "Grading Ordinance", to create a construction site runoff control ordinance. Glenn Siders, Southgate Development Company and Land Development Council appeared. Sr. Civil Engr. Boelk present for discussion. City Atty. Dilkes stated that a number of the issues raised by Mr. Siders could be Complete Description March 21, 2006 Page 4 done as non substantive staff changes and stated staff would review and make adjustments. She indicated that the change to amend C 3, Inspection, to include "Unless otherwise approved by the City..." was substantive and should be amended this evening at the time of first reading. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance amending Title 14 entitled "Unified Development Code", Chapter 5, "Building and Housing", Article 1 "Grading Ordinance", to create a construction site runoff control ordinance, be given first vote as amended. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the Iowa City Housing Authority's Streamlined Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2006. Housing Administrator Rackis present for discussion. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-86, APPROVING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S STREAMLINED ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006. Council acknowledged the efforts of the Housing Authority on the new Annual Report and the cooperative projects by the Iowa City Association of Realtors. 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 the filing of an application with the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2007 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and Federal Transit Administration Funding. No one appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-87, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY200710WA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING. 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 amending the FY2006 Operating Budget. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-88, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2006. 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 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. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-89, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Complete Description March 21, 2006 Page 5 A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costfor the construction of the Iowa Highway 1/US Highway 218 Ramp Signalization & Iowa Highway 1/Kitly 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. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-90, 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 Bib, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. 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 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. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-91, 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. In response to Council, the City Manager stated the project would be bid for brick replacement of current brick streets and the cost difference between brick and traditional construction reported to Council. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 06-4199, 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, be passed and adopted. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, that the 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, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance to adopt the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, 2006, aka "City Code", be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, that the 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, Complete Description March 21, 2006 Page 6 be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-92, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-93, NAMING THE NEW DOG PARK LOCATED 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". Council thanked former Councilor Dean Thornberry for his generous contribution to this project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Wilburn abstained due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tem Bailey now presiding. Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-94, ALLOCATING THE HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Wilburn now presiding. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy to the Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term plus a three-year term ending September 1, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2006. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to re-appoint Terry Smith, 2220 Balsam Court, and appoint Charlie Eastham, 37 Colwyn Court, to the Planning & Zoning Commission for two appointments to fill five-year terms May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2011. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Vanderhoef thanked outgoing Planning & Zoning Commissioner Don Anciaux for serving two terms. The Mayor noted the following vacancies will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011; Historic Preservation Commission (1) Woodlawn, (1) East College St, (1) College Green, for three-year terms .March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. [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.] Council Member Correia announced the first meeting of the newly created Youth Advisory Commission will be Thursday evening, March 23, Harvat Hall, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated she was glad that Council was approving sidewalk cafes, as it meant spring was just around the corner; and noted the new Ethiopian restaurant downtown and encouraged citizens to try it and the many diverse restaurants downtown. Council Member Elliott acknowledged the full house and large number of people attending the meeting. Council Member Vanderhoef encouraged (students attending) folks to Complete Description March 21, 2006 Page 7 come to a council work session meeting and see the student liaison, Jeremy Schreiber, participating as well. City Manager Atkins reminded Council of the joint meeting with local jurisdiction scheduled for April 12, and asked agenda items be forwarded to the City Clerk as soon as possible; stated he assumed Council wanted the staff to prepare a George Street traffic study in response to the request from Oaknoll; and asked Council and the public to look at the new banner hanging in the foyer showing the Iowa River Power Dam Pedestrian Way. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 8:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. ~U~ Ross Wilburn, Mayor ~XJ )(. ~ Man K. Karr, City Clerk I! I --= -~ :t~W;!:-r ",... "IIII'~ ........~ CITY OF IOWA CITY~ MEMORANDUM Date: February 27, 2006 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, February 27, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG Rep.: Schreiber Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Fowler, O'Brien Tapes: 06-25, Both Sides; 06-26, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS Ass!. PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 7 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING A CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT WITH AUTOHAUS L TO TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A 30 FOOT LANDSCAPE SETBACK FROM HIGHWAY 1 FOR .63 ACRES LOCATED AT 809-817 HIGHWAY 1 WEST. (Autohaus) B. 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) (Elk Run) C. APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A .35-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON CAMP CARDINAL ROAD Davidson noted the procedure was necessary to enable to entire the entire subdivision to be in Iowa City. D. ORDINAblCE REZONING 1.02 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3405 ROCHESTER AVENUE. (REZ05-00024) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (Olde Town Village) E. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS PART SUBDIVISION PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB05-00032). (DEFERRED FROM 2/13) Council Work Session February 27, 2006 Page 2 F. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF JJR DAVIS FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-00027) (DEFERRED FROM 1/23 AND 2/13) Davidson stated the developer has asked for deferral to March 7. ENGINE BRAKE Ass!. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed with consideration of an ordinance. STAFF ACTION: Prepare ordinance for March 21 meeting. (Davidson) GOAL SESSION UPDATE Majority of Council identified the following issues for upcoming work sessions: Housinq/Scattered Site Housinq Policv . . Possible attendees: School Board; Cities of Coralville, North Liberty, Washington; Johnson and Washington County. . Presentation by Housing Authority on programs. . Correia and City Manager to formulate agenda. Housinq Trust Fund presentation (Joint meeting March 29) . Possible attendees: Housing Authority Familv Resource Center . Possible attendees: School Board; Cities of Coralville, North Liberty Transit update (March 20) Historic Preservation Plan (periodic updates as Commission proceeds with plan) The Mayor suggested that the goal setting/pending items be distributed for review once a month. STAFF ACTION: Memo regarding pending issues included in March 2 information packet, and scheduled for discussion on March 6. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Commission - Janelle Rettig Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - No applicants, readvertise Airport Zoning Commission - No applicants, readvertise Civil Service Commission - reappoint Lyra Dickerson Historic Preservation Commission - Mae Schatteman (at large); no applicants, readvertise 3 Telecommunications Commission - John Weatherson and reappoint Saul Mekies AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 9 - ordinance... amending Title 3 ... increase parking fees and increase monthly parking permit fees; agenda item # 10 - resolution approving plans, specifications, .... 2006 Parking Garage Maintenance) Parking & Transit Dir. Fowler Council Work Session February 27,2006 Page 3 and Parking Mgr. O'Brien explained the increases were necessary to pay for maintenance as directed by a previous council, and to begin to accrue reserves for further expansion of the system. 2. (Agenda item # 12 - resolution authorizing installation of speed humps... Morningside Drive between 7th Avenue and College Street) Asst. PCD Director Davidson responded to questions. 3. (Agenda item # 13 - resolution approving agreement... artist for the Wetherby Park Shelter Neighborhood Art Project ....) Council Member Elliott stated he would be voting for the project because it had been promised some time ago, but questioned the $15,000 amount. 4. (Agenda item # 14 - resolution approving general concept ... Melrose Neighborhood Art Project) Council Member Elliott noted the signs would be approximately $1,000 a piece, and he would rather staff a fourth fire station. 5. (Agenda item # 11 - public hearing.... Proposed operating budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 ...) Mayor Pro tem Bailey requested that Council schedule discussion of doing the Senior Center programming through the Recreation Department; majority noted scattered site housing policy and the impact on future budgets. UISG representative requested consideration of expansion of the shuttle bus service in future budgets. Majority of Council suggested that Schreiber contact Parking & Transit Dir. Fowler, Parking Mgr. O'Brien, and Cambus Dir. Dave Ricketts to formulate a proposal for Council to react too. Mayor Wilburn left the table due to a conflict of interest for the Aid to Agencies discussion. Mayor Pro tem Bailey and Council Member Vanderhoef stated they are approaching funding agencies this year more like grant funding, providing the funding and describing the purpose for the funding, specifying it in the funding agreement, and requiring midyear reports. In addition a package of what the City provides, above funding, will also be provided. Comments on the proposal should . be addressed to Mayor Pro tem Bailey and Council Member Vanderhoef. Mayor Wilburn returned. COUNCIL TIME 1. (Consent Calendar # 6f(8) - Homeless in Iowa City) In response to Council Member Elliott, majority agreed to schedule discussion at the March 6 work session on housing overflow issues. 2. UISG Representative Schreiber introduced his girlfriend. 3. (IP3 of March 2 Information Packet - Letter from the City Manager... Eminent domain HF2120) In response to Mayor pro tem Bailey, the majority agreed to schedule discussion of eminent domain legislation at the March6 work session. The City Atty. will provide League information sheet. Council Work Session February 27, 2006 Page 4 4. Council Member Vanderhoef updated Council on her recent visit with State Legislators. The City Atty. Suggested an item be added to the work session for future discussions "State Legislative Update". 5. Council Member Vanderhoef indicated she was still interested in getting the Southeast District Plan done, and suggested hiring an independent contractor to complete the Plan. Majority agreed to add to an upcoming work session agenda. Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM. ca 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 this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/28/06 Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed International Women's Month - March 2006, Dorothy Paul, University of Iowa Center Human Relations and Karen Kubby, Emma Goldman Clinic accepting. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Hoover Elementary Students: Monica Hemingway, Hannah Kersbergen, Brianna Mullinnix. Robin Butler, reported on the Animal Oxygen Mask Project, and presented nine sets of masks to the City of Iowa City Fire Department and the Iowa City Animal Control Center. Fire Marshall Jensen accepted the masks, and Police Officer Berg and K-9 Officer Naton present for demonstration. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Wilburn delivered the State of the City Address. The Mayor proclaimed Special Olympics Month - March 2006, Joyce Rossie, Board of Directors Special Olympics Iowa accepting. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: February 2, Special Council Work Session; February 9, Special Council Work Session; February 13, Special Council Work Session; February 13, Special Council Formal Official and Complete (2). Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Police Citizens Review Board - January 10, 2006; Parks and Recreation Commission- January 11, 2006; Board of Adjustment - January 11, 2006; Airport Commission - January 12, 2006; Airport Commission - January 23,2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - February 2, 2006; Historic Preservation Commission - January 19, 2006; Senior Center Commission - January 17, 2006. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class B Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West; Class C Liquor License for One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Thai Spice 1210 S. Gilbert St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., #034, 2765 Commerce Drive; RES. 06-50, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to One-Eyed Jake's, 18- 20 S. Clinton St; RES. 06-51, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Konnexion. 114 Y, E. College St. Official Actions February 28, 2006 Page 2 Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-52, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING on March 7, 2006 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE", CHAPTER 5, "BUILDING AND HOUSING", ARTICLE 1 "GRADING ORDINANCE", TO CREATE A CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL ORDINANCE; RES. 06-53, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING on March 7, 2006 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT STPN-6-7(66)--2J-52, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 06-54, REPEALING A RESOLUTION PASSED JULY 2, 2002, ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR CALLING OF A SPECIAL MEETING AND ADOPTING A NEW RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR CALLING OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AND NOTIFICATION OF SUCH ELECTRONICALLY; RES. 06-55, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MISSING LINK TRAIL PROJECT; RES. 06-56, 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 MARC MOEN, AND TENANT SYLVIA VENUTO D/B/A VENUTO'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Correspondence: Jenna Untiedt regarding Students Today Leaders Forever [staff response included]; Tim Leaven regarding Bus route expansion; Eide Bailly regarding Audit of financial statements for year ended June 30, 2005; Joe Larison regarding Housing [Staff response included]; Theresa Kopatich regarding Invitation from the National Alliance on Mental Illness; Kimberly Sanders regarding Council Meeting Question [Staff response included]; David Schoenbaum: NY Times: Rewarding Recyclers, and Finding Gold in the Garbage [Staff response included]; Homeless in Iowa City letters from Fr. Walter Helms, Dale Kepler, Annette Meyer, Gay Mikelson, Christine Mullen, Katharine Nicholson, Laura Kittrell, Beth Parker, Judy Monk, Charlie Eastham, Darrell Flinn, Stacy Thompson, Nancy Stensvaag; Keg Registration and Nick's Law letters from Angela Reams, Mary Khowassah, James Clayton. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Dale Kepler, 639 Tipperary Rd., appeared regarding overflow homeless shelters, and STAR federal funding. Jeff Braverman, 521 W. Park Rd., requested the City look at a year round safe traffic calming solution for the Lexington Avenue area. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for March 21 on an ordinance amending a conditional zoning agreement with Autohaus Ltd. to remove the requirement for a 30 foot landscape setback from Highway 1 for .63 acres located at 809-817 Highway 1 West. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on 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). Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning 9.72-acres of land located west of Foster Road from Interim Development-Residential (ID-RS) to Planned Development Housing- Official Actions February 28, 2006 Page 3 Low Density Single-Family (OPD-5) (REZ05-00023), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the voluntary annexation of a .35- acre property located on Camp Cardinal Road. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-57, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A .35-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON CAMP CARDINAL ROAD Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning 1.02 acres from Low Density Single- Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property located at 3405 Rochester Avenue, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-58, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS PART SUBDIVISION PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to defer to March 7 a resolution approving the final plat of JJR Davis Fourth Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on 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. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, and form of contract for the 2006 Parking Garage Maintenance project, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Moved and seconded to adopt RES 06-59, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2006 PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held to discuss the Proposed Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1,2006 through June 30, 2007, the proposed Three-Year Financial Plan, and also the Multi-Year Capital Improvements program through Fiscal Year 2010. The following individuals appeared: Mark Seabold, Public Art Advisory Committee Chair; Craig Gustaveson, 2603 E. Court St., Friday Night Concert Series Chair and Board Member of Summer of the Arts; and Eric Nurnberg, 1629 Spruce St., President of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 610. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-60, AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON MORNINGSIDE DRIVE BETWEEN 7TH AVENUE AND COLLEGE STREET. Robert deBlouis, 1802 Morningside Dr., appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-61, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR THE WETHERBY PARK SHELTER NEIGHBORHOOD ART PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-62, APPROVING THE GENERAL CONCEPT FOR THE MELROSE NEIGHBORHOOD ART PROJECT. Melrose Neighborhood Association representative Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr., appeared. Official Actions February 28, 2006 Page 4 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-63, ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR RECOGNITION OF ART IN NON-PUBLIC SPACES AS PART OF THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-64, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA CITY GIRLS SOFTBALL FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE YOUTH SOFTBALL COMPLEX IN NAPOLEON PARK. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-65, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SECOND, TWO-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: Planning & Zoning Commission to fill two five-year terms May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 15,2006. Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: appoint Janelle Rettig, 110 Shrader Road, to the Airport Commission to fill a six-year term March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2012; re-appoint Lyra Dickerson, 324 Post Road, to fill a four-year term April 3, 2006 - April 5, 2010 to the Civil Service Commission; appoint Mae Schatteman, 11 Arbor Hill Circle, #31, to the Historic Preservation Commission for (1) At- Large, to fill a three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009; re-appoint Saul Mekies, 2151 Abbey Lane and appoint John Weatherson, 310 N Clinton, #6, to the Telecommunications Commission for two appointments to fill three-year terms March 13, 2006 - March 13,2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted the following vacancies will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31,2011; Historic Preservation Commission for (1) Woodlawn, (1) East College St, (1) College Green, for three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. [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.] Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:04 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 and Finance Department. s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor s/Mari~~~~ ~ Submitt':d~or publication - 3/8/06. u I! j !~~!:tt ,,~_aal' .....,..- CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM C[ Date: March 6, 2006 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 6, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef (6:32), Wilburn UISG Rep.: Schreiber Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Williams, Boothroy, Hennes, Fosse, Boelk, Knoche Tapes: 06-24, Side 2; 06-26, Side 2; 06-28, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS Ass\. PCD Dir. Davidson presented information on the following items: A. 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) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (Elk Run) B. REZONING 1.02 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3405 ROCHESTER AVENUE. (REZ05-00024) (PASS AND ADOPT) (Olde Town Village) C. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF JJR DAVIS FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-00027) (DEFERRED FROM 1/23, 2/13, 2/28) TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM (IP2 of March 2 Information Packet) Asst PCD Dir. Davidson and Transportation Planner Williams present for discussion. Majority of Council agreed to retain the program and policies. HOMELESS OVERFLOW City Manager Atkins and City Atty. Dilkes outline recent issues involving the interpretation of occupant area requirements under the Fire Code and its effect on the use of churches and other institutions for homeless overflow needs; explained that staff will utilize the 120 square foot minimum occupant area requirement from 'sleeping areas in institutional uses providing Council Work Session March 6, 2006 Page 2 accommodations for less than 24 hours' as the most analogous use under the Fire Code, rather than the prior interpretation requiring 200 square feet per occupant STAFF ACTION: Communicate to interested groups. (Atkins) STORM WATER CONSTRUCTION SITE PERMITS (Agenda item # 6) Public Works Dir. Fosse and Senior Civil Engr. Boeik presented a power point presentation and distributed a folder of materials. Public Works Dir. Fosse noted a letter had been received from the Homebuilders Association, and asked that the ordinance be deferred to allow staff to respond to the concerns. Majority of Council agreed to defer to March 21. STAFF ACTION: First reading scheduled for March 21, second reading collapsed an.d final reading scheduled on April 4 to ensure passage prior to April 6. (Boelk) STATE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS (IP3 of March 2 Info Packet) Mayor Wilburn thanked City Atty. Dilkes for her update on eminent domain, and Mayor Pro tern Bailey asked Council Members to talk to their senators. Councii Member Vanderhoef encouraged Council Members to sign up to receive the Legislative link via email every Friday and also the League Legisiative Voices; reported on proposed legislation to increase the public bidding threshold for cities; and asked Council to start thinking about whether they were going to take a stand on the Touch Play debate. Mayor Wilburn reported on his participation in a press conference with the Mayors of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Ottumwa on restoration of Community Development Block Grant funds; and his meeting with the 10 most populOUS state communities and the agreement to keep each informed if they advocate for state or federal issues affecting their community. AGENDA ITEMS AND COUNCIL TIME 1. (Agenda item # 11 - Resolution adopting the annual budget for Human Services ... ) In response to Mayor Pro tern Bailey, the City Clerk stated there had been confusion regarding this item and explained this action was necessary to approve the budget and that the actual allocations would be a separate agenda item at the March 21 meeting. 2. (Agenda item # 12 - Resolution approving the financial plan... .and the multi-year capital improvements program ...) Council Member Elliott stated he would be proposing an amendment tomorrow evening asking the City Manager to propose a plan to staff the new northside fire station ho later than August 2008. 3. (Consent Calendar item # 3e(4) - Letter from Richard Carlson re review of Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook) Council Member Elliott stated he had hand delivered to Mr. Carlson and distributed to Council that evening his response. 4. (Consent Calendar item # 3e (7) - letter from Lon Drake re South Sycamore Greenspace Corridor Project) In response to Council Member Champion, a number of Council Work Session March 6, 2006 Page 3 Council expressed a desire to tour the area with an engineer. Council Member Correia suggested a stop by the new Grant Wood gym space. 5. Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated it was unfortunate that the joint meeting was scheduled on March 29, the same time as the United Way celebration. After discussion Council agreed to reschedule the March 29 meeting to either April 5 or 12; and the City Clerk was directed to wait until 9AM on March 7 to hear if Council Members had any conflicts with their calendars before contacting other jurisdictions. After receiving input from the other jurisdiction the City Clerk will confirm the date to Council. 6. Council Member Vanderhoef passed around a copy of "Happenings About Town" distributed every Thursday by the Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and suggested that the link be added to the City intra net site as a reference tool for employees. The City Manager stated he would follow up. 7. (Agenda item # 13 - resolution authorizing ... license agreement... Givanni's for a sidewalk cafe) City Atty. Dilkes distributed a drawing of the proposed sidewalk cafe. Majority agreed to proceed. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS (IP4 of March 2 Information Packet) The City Manager noted a list of pending items distributed in the packet and how Council wished to proceed. The following subjects were identified: General Housinq Discussion Council Member Correia and City Mgr. working on agenda for March 20 work session Scattered Site Housing Report and Recommendations Updated income chart List of all City housing programs Mid-American Franchise Majority agreed to wait until after the Des Moines litigation is settled Meeting adjourned 8:35 PM. 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 this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/7/06 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed March National Brain Injury Awareness Month. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Regina Elementary students: Austin Akers, Ryan Lynch, Kelly Rummelhart. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved as amended: Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Housing and Community Development Commission - January 19, 2006; Telecommunications Commission - January 23, 2006; Human Rights Commission - January 24, 2006. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd. Setting a Public Hearing: Set a public hearing on March 21, 2006, on the City of Iowa City FY07 Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding Application; RES. 06-66, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY2006 OPERATING BUDGET; RES. 06-67, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 4,2006, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER EXTERIOR GLAZING AND PANEL REPLACEMENT 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. 06-68, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 21, 2006, ON 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, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 06- 69, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 21, 2006, ON 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, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 06-70, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 21, 2006, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF Official Actions March 7, 2006 Page 2 COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 06-71, 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 IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST CO., AND TENANT ICBB, L TO. D/B/A BROWN BOTTLE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of parking meters C0127E, C0125E and C0123E on the south side of the 100 block of Court Street; Mike Larson regarding Truck braking ordinance; Traffic Congestion - George StreeUOakcrest area letters from Ottilie Blodi, Jo Catalano, Margaret Emmons, G. Edgar Folk, Claudine Harris, Elizabeth Huxtable, Elizabeth McKray, Virginia Wilson, Betty Winokur; Richard Carlson, Bob Elliott regarding letters on Review of Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, Section 4.11 (Gutters and Downspouts); Vershawn Young regarding Complaint investigation; Maggie Parker regarding Police and Fire Department budget plan [staff response included]; Lon Drake regarding South Sycamore Greenspace Corridor Project; Traffic Calming/Morningside Drive letters from Andy Tinkham, Tracy Longo, David Fitzgerald, John Rutherford, Leah Klevar, Bev Weismann; Betty Andrews regarding MBA 1st Annual Celebration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission Chair, 1510 Somerset Lane, presented information on increased participation. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared about the Iraq war and the Bush administration. Moved and seconded that the 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) (REZ05-00023), be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that ORD. 06-4197, REZONING 1.02 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3405 ROCHESTER AVENUE, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely a resolution approving the final plat of JJR Davis Fourth Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14 entitled "Unified Development Code", Chapter 5, "Building and Housing", Article 1 Grading Ordinance, to create a construction site runoff control ordinance. Glenn Siders, Southgate Development Services and Land Development Council, appeared. Moved and seconded to continue to March 21. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to March 21 the ordinance amending Title 14 entitled "Unified Development Code", Chapter 5, "Building and Housing", Article 1 Grading Official Actions March 7, 2006 Page 3 Ordinance, to create a construction site runoff control ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, special provisions, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Highway 6 Improvements project STPN-6-7(66)--2J-52 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-72, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT STPN-6-7(66)--2J-52 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. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Kim Sanders. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-73, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET EXCLUDING HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007. The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-74, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007. Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-75, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2007 THROUGH 2009 AND THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2010. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-76, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MAUREEN A. MONDANARO, AND TENANT GIVANNI'S OF IOWA CITY, INC. D/B/A GIVANNI'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. The Mayor announced the current vacancy: Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term plus a three-year term ending September 1, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2006. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Yolanda Spears. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Actions March 7, 2006 Page 4 The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on boards and commissions: Planning & Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five-year terms May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011; Historic Preservation Commission for three vacancies (1) Woodlawn, (1) East College St, (1) College Green, to fill three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 15,2006. Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:00 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/Ross Wilburn, Mayor s/M~'an K. Kim, City ClerkI~. ) . ?f. 7'C4~ Submitte for publication - 3/14/06. G~~ 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 FEBRUARY 28, 2006 Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Mansfield, O'Malley, Fowler, O'Brien, Davidson, Klingaman. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-23, Side 2; 06-27, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed International Women's Month - March 2006, Dorothy Paul, University of Iowa Center Human Relations and Karen Kubby, Emma Goldman Clinic accepting. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Hoover Elementary Students: Monica Hemingway, Hannah Kersbergen, Brianna Mullinnix. Robin Butler, reported on the Animal Oxygen Mask Project, and presented nine sets of masks to the City of Iowa City Fire Department and the Iowa City Animal Control Center. Fire Marshall Jensen accepted the masks, and Police Officer Berg and K-9 Officer Naton present for demonstration. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Mayor Wilburn delivered the State of the City Address. The Mayor proclaimed Special Olympics Month - March 2006, Joyce Rossie, Board of Directors Special Olympics Iowa accepting. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: February 2, Special Council Work Session; February 9, Special Council Work Session; February 13, Special Council Work Session; February 13, Special Council Formal Official and Complete (2). Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Police Citizens Review Board - January 10, 2006; Parks and Recreation Commission- January 11, 2006; Board of Adjustment - January 11, 2006; Airport Commission - January 12, 2006; Airport Commission - January 23, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - February 2,2006; Historic Preservation Commission - January 19, 2006; Senior Center Commission - January 17, 2006. . Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class B Beer Permit for Stuff Corporation, dba Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West; Class C Liquor License for One Poor Student, Inc., dba One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Chansy Keomanivong dba Thai Spice 1210 S. Gilbert St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc., #034, 2765 Commerce Drive; RES. 06-50, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to One Poor Student, Inc., dba One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St; RES. Complete Description February 28, 2006 Page 2 06-51, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Kelly L. Stucker, dba Konnexion. 114 Yz E. College St. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-52, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING on March 7,2006 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE", CHAPTER 5, "BUILDING AND HOUSING", ARTICLE 1 "GRADING ORDINANCE", TO CREATE A CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL ORDINANCE; RES. 06-53, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING on March 7, 2006 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT STPN-6-7(66)--2J-52, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 06-54, REPEALING A RESOLUTION PASSED JULY 2, 2002, ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR CALLING OF A SPECIAL MEETING AND ADOPTING A NEW RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR CALLING OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AND NOTIFICATION OF SUCH ELECTRONICALLY; RES. 06-55, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MISSING LINK TRAIL PROJECT; RES. 06-56, 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 MARC MOEN, AND TENANT SYLVIA VENUTO DIBIA VENUTO'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Correspondence: Jenna Untiedt regarding Students Today Leaders Forever [staff response included]; Tim Leaven regarding Bus route expansion; Eide Bailly regarding Audit of financial statements for year ended June 30, 2005; Joe Larison regarding Housing [Staff response included]; Theresa Kopatich regarding Invitation from the National Alliance on Mental Illness; Kimberly Sanders regarding Council Meeting Question [Staff response included]; David Schoenbaum: NY Times: Rewarding Recyclers, and Finding Gold in the Garbage [Staff response included]; Homeless in Iowa City letters from Fr. Walter Helms, Dale Kepler, Annette Meyer, Gay Mikelson, Christine Mullen, Katharine Nicholson, Laura Kittrell, Beth Parker, Judy Monk, Charlie Eastham, Darrell Flinn, Stacy Thompson, Nancy Stensvaag; Keg Registration and Nick's Law letters from Angela Reams, Mary Khowassah, James Clayton. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Dale Kepler, 639 Tipperary Rd., appeared regarding overflow homeless shelters, and STAR federal funding. Jeff Braverman, 521 W. Park Rd., requested the City look at a year round safe traffic calming solution for the Lexington Avenue area. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for March 21 on an ordinance amending a conditional zoning agreement with Autohaus Ltd. to remove the requirement for a 30 foot landscape setback from Highway 1 for .63 acres located at 809-817 Highway 1 West. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Complete Description February 28, 2006 Page 3 A public hearing was held on 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) (Elk Run). No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the 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) (REZ05-00023) (Elk Run), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the voluntary annexation of a .35- acre property located on Camp Cardinal Road. No one appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-57, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A .35-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON CAMP CARDINAL ROAD Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance rezoning 1.02 acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property located at 3405 Rochester Avenue (Olde Towne Village), be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-58, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS PART SUBDIVISION PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to March 7 a resolution approving the final plat of JJR Davis Fourth Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on 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. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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, be given first vote. In response to Council Member Bailey, a majority of Council requested staff report back on a graduated pay scale of either quarter or half hours after the first hour, prior to final consideration of the proposed ordinance. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Parking & Transit Director Fowler and Parking Mgr. O'Brien present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, and form of contract for the 2006 Parking Garage Maintenance project, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES 06-59, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2006 PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR Complete Description February 28, 2006 Page 4 BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. In response to questions regarding funding, City Atty. Dilkes stated that the City reserves the right to not award a bid. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held to discuss the Proposed Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1,2006 through June 30, 2007, the proposed Three-Year Financial Plan, and also the Multi-Year Capital Improvements program through Fiscal Year 2010. The City Manager presented an overview of the proposed budget and plan. The following individuals appeared: Mark Seabold, Public Art Advisory Committee Chair; Craig Gustaveson, 2603 E. Court St., Friday Night Concert Series Chair and Board Member of Summer of the Arts; and Eric Nurnberg, 1629 Spruce St., President of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 610. The Mayor stated action to adopt the budget is scheduled for the March 7 Council meeting. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-60, AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON MORNINGSIDE DRIVE BETWEEN 7TH AVENUE AND COLLEGE STREET. Robert deBlouis, 1802 Morningside D'r., appeared. Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Champion, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Nays: Correia, Vanderhoef, Elliott. Absent: None. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-61, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR THE WETHERBY PARK SHELTER NEIGHBORHOOD ART PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. Affirmativeroll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-62, APPROVING THE GENERAL CONCEPT FOR THE MELROSE NEIGHBORHOOD ART PROJECT. Melrose Neighborhood Association representative Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr., appeared. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Correia, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Elliott. Absent: None. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-63, ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR RECOGNITION OF ART IN NON-PUBLIC SPACES AS PART OF THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM. Neighborhood Coordinator Klingaman present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-64, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA CITY GIRLS SOFTBALL FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE YOUTH SOFTBALL COMPLEX IN NAPOLEON PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-65, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SECOND, TWO-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC. In response to Council Member Elliott, Asst. Mgr. Helling stated that information will be provided Complete Description February 28, 2006 Page 5 on local entities that are involved with local cable casting. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: Planning & Zoning Commission to fill two five-year terms May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Moved by Elliott, seconded by Bailey, to make the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: appoint Janelle Rettig, 110 Shrader Road, to the Airport Commission to fill a six-year term March 1,2006 - March 1,2012; re-appoint Lyra Dickerson, 324 Post Road, to fill a four-year term April 3, 2006 - April 5, 2010 to the Civil Service Commission; appoint Mae Schatteman, 11 Arbor Hill Circle, #31, to the Historic Preservation Commission for (1) At-Large, to fill a three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009; re-appoint Saul Mekies, 2151 Abbey Lane and appoint John Weatherson, 310 N Clinton, #6, to the . Telecommunications Commission for two appointments to fill three-year terms March 13, 2006 - March 13,2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the following vacancies will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011; Historic Preservation Commission for (1) Woodlawn, (1) East College St, (1) College Green, for three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. [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.] Council Member Correia congratulated fellow Council Member Regenia Bailey on being recognized by the Corridor Business Journal as one of the 2006 "Women of Influence"; and acknowledged the partnership between the City and the School District on the Grant Wood gymnasium which held its ribbon cutting on February 15. Mayor Pro tem Bailey announced the Women's Resource and Action Center would be holding a conference "Race, Privilege and Cultural Confidence, Creating Inclusive Communities in a Post-Katrina World" and encouraged citizens to contact the center for more information. Council Member Elliott noted the really impressive group of women recognized as "Women of Influence" by the Corridor Business Journal; and stated Mayor Wilburn will be the keynote speaker at the African-American Historical Museum banquet in Cedar Rapids. Mayor Wilburn thanked the Lemme elementary students for allowing him to read to them earlier in the day. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 9:04 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ross Wilburn, 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 MARCH 7, 2006 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Boelk, Fosse, O'Brien, Fowler, Franklin, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-29; Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed March National Brain Injury Awareness Month. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Regina Elementary students: Austin Akers, Ryan Lynch, Kelly Rummelhart. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved as amended: Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Housing and Community Development Commission - January 19, 2006; Telecommunications Commission - January 23, 2006; Human Rights Commission - January 24, 2006. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Okoboji IC, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Okoboji IC, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd. Setting a Public Hearing: Set a public hearing on March 21,2006, on the City of Iowa City FY07 Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding Application; RES. 06-66, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY2006 OPERATING BUDGET; RES. 06-67, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 4,2006, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER EXTERIOR GLAZING AND PANEL REPLACEMENT 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. 06-68, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 21, 2006, ON 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, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 06- 69, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 21,2006, ON 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, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 06-70, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 21, Complete Description March 7, 2006 Page 2 2006, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 06-71, 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 IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST CO., AND TENANT ICBB, LTD. DIBIA BROWN BOTTLE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of parking meters C0127E, C0125E and C0123E on the south side of the 100 block of Court Street; Mike Larson regarding Truck braking ordinance; Traffic Congestion - George Street/Oakcrest area letters from Ottilie Blodi, Jo Catalano, Margaret Emmons, G. Edgar Folk, Claudine Harris, Elizabeth Huxtable, Elizabeth McKray, Virginia Wilson, Betty Winokur; Richard Carlson, Bob Elliott regarding letters on Review of Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, Section 4.11 (Gutters and Downspouts); Vershawn Young regarding Complaint investigation; Maggie Parker regarding Police and Fire Department budget plan [staff response included]; Lon Drake regarding South Sycamore Greenspace Corridor Project; Traffic Calming/Morningside Drive letters from Andy Tinkham, Tracy Longo, David Fitzgerald, John Rutherford, Leah Klevar, Bev Weismann; Betty Andrews regarding AABA 1st Annual Celebration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, and noted the amended public hearing date of April 4 for the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center exterior glazing and panel replacement project. Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission Chair, 1510 Somerset Lane, presented inforrnation on increased participation. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared about the Iraq war and the Bush administration. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the 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) (REZ05-00023) (Elk Run), be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 06-4197, REZONING 1.02 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3405 ROCHESTER AVENUE (Olde Towne Village), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to defer indefinitely a resolution approving the final plat of JJR Davis Fourth Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Complete Description March 7, 2006 Page 3 A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14 entitled "Unified Development Code", Chapter 5, "Building and Housing", Article 1 Grading Ordinance, to create a construction site runoff control ordinance. Glenn Siders, Southgate Development Services and Land Development Council, appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia to continue to March 21. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Elliott, to defer to March 21 the ordinance amending Title 14 entitled "Unified Development Code", Chapter 5, "Building and Housing", Article 1 Grading Ordinance, to create a construction site runoff control ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, special provisions, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Highway 6 Improvements project STPN-6-7(66)--2J-52 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. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-72, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT STPN-6-7(66)--2J-52 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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, be given second vote. The City Manager stated staff was working on the fee analysis requested at an earlier meeting and would have it by the March 21 meeting and final vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Kim Sanders. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the 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, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-73, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET EXCLUDING HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-74, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR HUMAN SERVICES AID TO Complete Description March 7, 2006 Page 4 AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-75, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2007 THROUGH 2009 AND THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2010. Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, to amend the plan that by no later than August 2008 the City Manager provide Council with a plan to have sufficient funds available for the City's Annual Budget to enable full staff for the proposed north side fire station # 4, and further to report on progress toward that end probably parenthetically with multiple funding alternatives to Council no later than August 2007. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the amendment defeated, 2/5, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Elliott, O'Donnell. Nays: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. The Mayor declared the original resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Elliott, O'Donnell. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-76, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MAUREEN A. MONDANARO, AND TENANT GIVANNI'S OF IOWA CITY, INC. D/B/A GIVANNI'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the current vacancy: Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term plus a three-year term ending September 1, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2006. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Yolanda Spears. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on boards and commissions: Planning & Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five-year terms May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011; Historic Preservation Commission for three vacancies (1) Woodlawn, (1) East College St, (1) College Green, to fill three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 15,2006. Council Member Elliott acknowledged the efforts by the City to identify and praise those bars that passed, as well as those who failed, on current bar checks by the Police Department; and noted March is National Women's History Month. Council Member Correia thanked the Homeless Overflow Project for their work in providing shelter for homeless persons while the City is awaiting building of a new shelter, and the staff for their quick response to fire safety issues. Mayor Wilburn thanked the Iowa City AM Rotary for their community foundation grant recently received by the Crisis Center. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn meeting at 8:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Complete Description March 7, 2006 Page 5 Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Ross Wilburn, Mayor