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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-30 Council minutesr Vii,:,, p ~,~ CITY O F IOWA C I T Y ~E~C~RA~ Date: November 30, 2009 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, November 30, 2009, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright Staff: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Bollinger UISG Rep: Shipley (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website) PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS [P&Z agenda items d-h] PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items: d) ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO ALLOW SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) ZONE BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) e) ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO ALLOW FLEXIBIILITY IN THE TYPE OF FENCE SCREENING REQUIRED FOR SALVAGE YARDS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) f) ORDINANCE 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. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) g) ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO CLARIFY STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO DUPLEXES AND SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED DWELLINGS IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (OPD) ZONES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) h) ORDINANCE 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. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) AGENDA ITEMS (Agenda item # 17 -resolution authorizing ... fifth amendment to the Peninsula agreement ... Peninsula Development Company ...) PCD Director provided background to the requested amendment. Council Work Session November 30, 2009 Page 2 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, readvertise Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, readvertise Board of Appeals (Mechanical Professional) - no applicants, readvertise Board of Appeals (Licensed Electrician) -Matt Neumiller Board of Appeals (Building Design Professional) -reappoint Stephen Buckman Public Art Advisory (Art/Design Professional) -reappoint Mark Seabold Youth Advisory Commission -Alexandria Tamerius and Gary Black Youth Advisory Commission (Tate High) - no applicants, readvertise Youth Advisory Commission (Regina High) - no applicants, readvertise AGENDA ITEMS (continued) 2. (Agenda item # 19 -resolution supporting the Federal Fiscal Year 2011 and 2012 Surface Transportation Program ....as approved by the Johnson County Council of Governments Transportation Technical Advisory Committee) In response to questions City Atty. Dilkes stated Council has a resolution in effect that states when formal action is taken by the City Council that the members of Council appointed to JCCOG must vote in accordance with that action at JCCOG; and absent of the resolution being repealed staff should provide Council an opportunity to take that formal action in accordance with the resolution. She noted Council could direct staff to place the resolution regarding the policy on a formal agenda to consider repealing or amending. 3. (Consent Calendar item # 4f(1) -resolution ... partial release ... 2750 Irving Avenue) In response to Council Member Champion, City Atty. Dilkes stated this item was related to affordability requirements. 4. (Agenda item # 13 -ordinance amending Title 12 ... Franchise Fee ....) Interim City Manager Helling requested that the item be deferred to allow staff confirm some revenue figures relative to the TIF bonds for 64-1A, and possibly reduce the amount of the franchise fee. Majority agreed to meet next Monday, December 7, at 6:15 PM (after the meeting with area legislators. CURFEW ORDINANCE [agenda #7] Sue Freeman, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, responded to questions. PRIORITIES FOR 2010 LOBBYING TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. [IP#2 of 11/15 Info Packet] Interim City Manager facilitated discussion. A majority agreed to the priorities as identified. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Helling) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [Nov 19 & 25 Info Packets] (IP5 of 11/19 Info Packet) Council Member Hayek expressed appreciation for keep residents of Parkview Terrace and other affected neighborhoods informed of developments. Council Work Session November 30, 2009 Page 3 COUNCIL TIME None BUDGET PRIORITIES In response to Council Member Hayek, Interim City Manager Helling stated all budget numbers were not available and that it was not anticipated a budget meeting would be scheduled before January. 2. Council Member Wilburn requested that recommendations and figures for Aid to Agencies funding be presented to Council earlier in the process than in the past; and suggested information be provided in January along with discussion on community events. Majority agreed with the suggestion and Interim City Manager will follow up. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS [IP#3 of 11/25 Info Packet] None UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS Mayor Bailey inquired if everyone was available to attend the JCCOG meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Mayor Bailey will be attending for Council Member Hayek. Interim City Manager Helling will be attending for Council Member Wilburn. DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE • JCCOG Meeting - 4:30 Wednesday, December 3, Harvat Hall • Convention and Visitors Bureau Annual meeting and reception -Tuesday, December 8, 5-7 PM at the Sheraton downtown Meeting adjourned 7:45 PM.