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Home My WebLink About2009-11-16 Council minutesr ~i,:.,p~r~ CITY OF 1CJWA CITY ~E~C~RAN Date: November 16, 2009 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, November 16, 2009, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell (left 8:10), Wilburn, Wright. UISH Rep: Shipley. Staff: Helling, Dikes, Karr, Davidson, Boothroy, Moran, Cate, Hargadine, J. Bailey, Bollinger, Rackis, Fortmann, Fosse. (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website) PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS [c,d,e,f,g] PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items: c) AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO ALLOW SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) ZONE BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION. d) AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO ALLOW FLEXIBIILITY IN THE TYPE OF FENCE SCREENING REQUIRED FOR SALVAGE YARDS. In response to Council Member Correia, a majority of Council agreed to amend the ordinance by modifying the requirement of solid fencing areas that will not be visible from public streets or other public rights of way, "or waterways". e) AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO CORRECT LANGUAGE IN THE CODE TO ALLOW WHEELCHAIR RAMPS AND STOOPS TO EXTEND INTO REQUIRED SETBACK AREAS FOR ALL TYPES OF BUILDINGS. HIS Director Boothroy present for discussion. f) AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO CLARIFY STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO DUPLEXES AND SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED DWELLINGS IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (OPD) ZONES. g) AMENDING ARTICLE 14-7B-7, "DEVELOPMENT FEES", TO SPECIFY THAT THE AMOUNT OF THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING FACILITY DISTRICT IMPACT FEE SHALL BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY BASED ON THE NATIONAL HISTORICAL COST INDEXES CONTAINED IN THE MOST RECENT EDITION OF THE ENGINEERING NEWS RECORD RATHER THAN THE MEANS SQUARE FOOT COSTS MANUAL AND TO HOLD ANY NEGATIVE CHANGES TO THE COST INDEX OF THE PRECEDING YEAR. Council Work Session November 16, 2009 Page 2 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Board of Adjustment - Le Ann Tyson AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 15 -ordinance .... Franchise fee) Council Member Hayek reported on discussions with Chamber and ICAD representatives and expressed interest in some relief for those most affected by the proposed franchise fee, but noted he had not come up with a viable method of addressing it. Majority agreed to proceed with second consideration. 2. (Agenda item # 7 -hearing and motion to deny ... renewal of Class C Liquor License ... Summit Restaurant & Bar) In response to Council Member Wilburn, City Atty. Dilkes stated that reply briefs had been filed the previous Friday for the other two bars appealing similar action and a decision from the State may take months. 3. (Consent Calendar # 4e(6) -Marshall Poe, 225 E. Fairchild / Northside) Council Member Hayek noted the correspondence regarding rental property and questioned when the item on "Nuisance Enforcement" on the pending council work session items could be scheduled. Majority agreed to schedule the item after the budget is decided. Interim City Manager Helling noted the property here was owner occupied and is considered a single family dwelling. 4. (Agenda item # 8 -Ordinance .... International Building Code ...) HIS Director Boothroy presented information and responded to questions. 5. (Agenda item # 17 -Resolution adopting ... procurement policy ... Iowa City Housing Authority ...) Housing Authority Adm. Rackis noted the changes were needed to comply with State and HUD regulations. CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITION City Clerk Karr stated the abstract from the November election had been added to the Consent Calendar for acceptance. NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY/CRIME RELATED ISSUES [IP2 of 11/12 Info Packet & agenda 4e(8)] Interim City Manager Helling introduced the item, and Council Member Correia shared information. The following individuals presented additional information and responded to questions: Police Officer Steve Fortmann; Neighborhood Services Coordinator Bollinger; Chamber representative Rebecca Neades; Police Chief Hargadine; Housing Authority Adm. Rackis; Senior Housing Inspector Cate; and HIS Director Boothroy. After discussion staff was directed to provide additional information on the following programs: • Landlord Education • Juvenile crime bureau /investigator • Criminal background checks • Tracking software (for visits to rental properties) • Graffiti Hotline STAFF ACTION: Follow up and provide information after budget approval. (Helling) Council Work Session November 16, 2009 Page 3 (Break 8:10-8:20) LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES [IP3 of 11/12 Info Packet] After discussion a majority requested that the priorities be presented in the resolution in the following order: Group #1 1. Tax non-owner occupied condominiums as commercial properties 2. Hotel/Motel Tax -increase maximum tax option from 7% to 9% 3. Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System -work with Iowa League of Cities to contain future cost to employers under this system 4. Tax Increment Financing - no changes or further restrictions 5. Increase fees for cigarette licenses (have not increased in over 20 years) Group #2 1. Funding support for Passenger Rail initiatives a. Commuter Rail b. Extension of AMTRAK to Iowa City from the Quad Cities 2. I-JOBS -support another round of funding at least the same amount as last session $118.5 million Group #3 1. Alcoholic Beverages a. State statue to restrict price specials and related promotions that encourage excessive consumption b. State examination of the cash-only business of cover charges c. Increase fees for liquor and beer licenses 2. The City supports the legislative priorities set forth by the Iowa League of Cities for the 2010 legislative session INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [Nov 5 & 12 Info Packets] 1. Correia noted the information packet of November 12 was not double sided. City Clerk Karr stated it was an error. 2. (IP5 of 11/12 Info Packet -memo from Interim City Manager re gifts /naming policy) A majority agreed to change point # 2 to read "Public Facilities, with the exception of buildings, may be named after an individual of historic significance ten years or more after the individual's death". Interim City Manager will distribute a draft of the policy to Boards and Commissions for their input (with a deadline), and then place it back on a Council agenda for action. 3. (IP6 of 11/12 Info Packet -Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee minutes) Council Member Champion noted the minutes, and previous discussions regarding combining the Police and Sheriff's stations. Interim City Manager noted he was not aware of any discussions, nothing was included in the budget, and suggested the Chief and Sheriff discuss the concept further and see how it might work. 4. (IP2 of 11/5 Info Packet -memo from Associate Planner re upcoming planning events for the Riverfront Crossings District) Council Member Hayek reported he had received a call from a property owner south of Burlington Street who said he had not been invited to participate. .Mayor Bailey suggested the owner contact Planner Howard, and have his Council Work Session November 16, 2009 Page 4 input incorporated into discussions, noting there would be other discussions scheduled on the project. COUNCIL TIME None BUDGET PRIORITIES None SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS [IP4 of 11/12 Info Packet] In response to Council Member Correia, Interim City Manager Helling stated the City Steps presentation would at the December 14 meeting and action on the agenda. The report would be sent in the December 5 Information Packet to allow time for review. Interim City Manager Helling noted the curfew ordinance had been deferred to the December 1 meeting, and questioned what and when information should be provided from the Coalition. Majority agreed that a written report should be in the agenda packet being distributed November 25, and any presentation from the Coalition be scheduled for the formal meeting on December 1. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTSlCOUNCIL INVITATIONS 1. Mayor Bailey reminded everyone of the St. Patrick's Church dedication scheduled for Sunday, November 29, noting the dedication ceremony is scheduled for 2:00 PM and a reception to follow at 3:30 PM. 2. Mayor Bailey noted the Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB) community forum scheduled for November 18. DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE In response to information shared by City Clerk Karr a majority changed the final Council meetings in January to a combined work session and formal on Monday, January 25. STAFF ACTION: Schedule for January, February and March distributed in November 19 information packet. (Karr) Meeting adjourned 9:00 PM.