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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 14, 2009
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Long, Hightshoe,
Hargadine, Moran, Rocca, Davidson, Bollinger.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Horace Mann
Elementary students: Isabel Cody, Laura Cornell, and Alex Murra.
Michelle Payne, Community contact person for MidAmerican Energy Company
presented a community contact grant program check to the City. Neighborhood Services
Coordinator Bollinger accepted the check and reported funds would be used for the Security
Lighting Program -Motion Detector Adaptor program.
Mayor Bailey presented Marcia Wegman prints "Dock at Water Works Park" to
outgoing Council Members O'Donnell and Correia, and acknowledged their years of service
on the Council.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: November 12, Special Council Work Session (p.m); November 30, Special
Council Formal Official and Complete; November 30, Special Council Work Session;
December 1, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; December 7, Special
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): Parks and
Recreation Commission -October 14, 2009; Civil Service Commission -November 13,
2009; Senior Center Commission -October 15, 2009; Special Meeting of the Senior
Center Commission -October 27, 2009; Special Meeting of the Senior Center
Commission -November 5, 2009; Youth Advisory Commission -November 1, 2009.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, LLC, dba Iowa City Yacht
Club, 13 S. Linn St #10; Class 6 Beer Permit for P & S Restaurant Group, Inc., dba
Pizza Ranch, 1610 Sycamore St.; Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa
City, Inc., dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront Dr.; Class C Liquor
License for Mekong Enterprises, Inc., dba Mekong Restaurant, 5 Sturgis Corner Dr.;
RES. 09-378, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH IOWA REALTY
COMMERCIAL TO SELL AND/OR LEASE PROPERTY IN AVIATION COMMERCE
PARK TO EXTEND THE TERM; RES. 09-379, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING
A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 1220 VILLAGE ROAD #8, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-380, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ENTER INTO A GRANT
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AGREEMENT WITH IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE
IOWA LOW-HEAD DAM SAFETY COST-SHARE PROGRAM.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
NO PARKING ANYTIME EXCEPT SATURDAY EVENING AND SUNDAY MORNING
signs on the north side of Lower West Branch Road SE, the north side of St. Patrick
Drive, the west side of Brentwood Drive, the south side of York Place, and the east side
of Broadmoor Lane; Edward Miner regarding Parks Commission meeting on disability
rights at IC swimming pools; Summer of the Arts letters from Leah Cohen, Mark
Ginsberg; Charlotte Walker regarding Senior Center Commission appointment -county
representative; John Darnauer regarding Mayor selection broadcast; Donald Thompson
regarding Daily Iowan-Article and Editorial about Alcohol; Northside Historic District
letter from John Logan, Pat Fisher, John Kammermeyer [staff response included];
Dennis Kowalski regarding Taxes.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Russell Haught, Westbury Ct., appeared regarding lots 21-24 of Olde Towne Village.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Planned Development
Overlay Medium Density Single Family Residential (OPD-8) Zone for Lot 1, Olde Towne
Village, located on Westbury Drive, south of Middlebury Road, in Iowa City, Iowa (REZ09-
00010). PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor requested that Council
Members disclose any ex parte communications, and none were reported. The following
individuals appeared: Jessie Allen, Allen Homes, 3704 Lower West Branch Rd.; Ed Foraker,
3527 Middlebury Rd.; Russell Haught, Westbury Ct.; Duane Musser, MMS Consultants; Larry
Pugh, 321 Westbury Ct.; Adam Slager, 3612 Glastonbury; Tyler Mulford, 3610 Glastonbury;
Randy Stacey, 440 N. Scott; Chad Struve, 318 Westbury Dr.; and Blaine Thomas. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to accept correspondence from Ed Foraker (2), Lars Anderson,
Chad Struve, Adam Slager, Cory Tweden, Russell and Audrey Haught, Tyler Mulford, Zeb
Rino, Erik Shewmaker, Pamela Passmore, Claude and Carol Williams, Kayla Knuth, Robert
Thompson, Gregory Vraspier, Ron Stutzman, Glenna Stutzman, Randy Stacey, Alissa Stacey
(2), E. Matt Schulz, Ping Yin, Nathan Sams, Jake Berns, Nathan Berns, Mark Besler, Robert
Bowman and Connie Sarchet (2), Jesse Foraker, Melanie Foraker, David Gosse, Michelle
Jones, Bradley Jones, Larry Lee (2), Chris McCusker, Bradley McCusker, Tamera McKinniss,
Kevin Rice, Barbara Robinson, Tim Goodwin. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending the Planned
Development Overlay Medium Density Single Family Residential (OPD-8) Zone for Lot 1, Olde
Towne Village, located on Westbury Drive, south of Middlebury Road, in Iowa City, Iowa
(REZ09-00010), be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance approving a conditional zoning agreement
for auditor's parcel 2008103, approximately 25.16 acres of property in the Community
Commercial (CC-2) Zone for Westport Plaza, including Wal-Mart at 855, 911 & 1001 Highway
1 West (REZ09-00008). PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Moved by Wilburn,
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seconded by Champion to continue public hearing and defer first vote to January 12. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council members present.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 09-4375, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 7.91 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON HUNTINGTON
DRIVE WEST OF TAFT AVENUE, FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY TO
MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (REZ09-00007), be passed and adopted. The Mayor
requested that Council Members disclose any ex parte communications, and none were
reported. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 09-381, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF HUNTER'S HIDEAWAY, FIRST ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. (SUB09-00009). PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Doug
Alberhasky, President of Dash Properties appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to accept correspondence from Kate Gianni. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's 2011-2015
Consolidated Plan, known as City Steps, authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan,
technical corrections and all necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development, and designating the City Manager as the authorized chief executive
officer for the Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps). Community Development Coordinator
Long introduced Eric Fulmer, Mullen & Lonergan Associates, who presented a power point
summary. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to accept correspondence from Mark
Patton, Cheryl Cruise, Kristie Doser, Oral comments received from public at December 3,
Housing and Community Development meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-382, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S 2011-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, KNOWN AS CITY STEPS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN, TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND ALL
NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (a.k.a. CITY STEPS),
including the HCDC recommendations contained in the December 9th memo. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion, Correia,
O'Donnell. Nays: Hayek. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Mercer Park Aquatic Center
Solarium Replacement 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 Hayek, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-383, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER SOLARIUM
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
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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 Wright, seconded by Hayek, that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled
"Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, entitled
"Speed Restrictions," Subsection B, entitled "Exceptions," be given first vote. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 7, "Fire
Code", by creating Chapter 5, "Hazardous Materials and Transportation-Related Incidents", to
allow for recovery of costs associated with response to hazardous materials and
transportation-related incidents, and allow such fees for recovery to be set by resolution, be
given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 09-4376, AMENDING TITLE
8, POLICE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 6, PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE,
TO ADD A NEW SECTION 2, JUVENILE CURFEW TO ADD A NEW JUVENILE CURFEW
ORDINANCE, be passed and adopted. Council Member Correia noted the memo regarding
community notification, and asked the posters be placed in transit buses and neighborhood
centers. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Champion, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wright. Nays: Correia, Wilburn, Bailey. Absent:
None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-384, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER AND MAYOR TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE HOMES FOR THE
UNIVERCITY NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, to grant a 45-day extension to the Police
Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint
#09-04. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by O'Donnell, to grant a 60-day extension to the Police
Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint
#09-05. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Hayek, to appoint Mike Wright and Connie Champion
to the Human Services/Aid to Agencies review committee. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending
December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009
-December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -
December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2010 -
December 31, 2015; Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December
31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term
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for Tate High, January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission to fill a
two-year term for Regina High, January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City
and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [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 Wright thanked outgoing Council Member Correia and O'Donnell for
their service; and expressed gratitude to City snow crews for getting and keeping the streets
cleared during last week's snow storm.
Council Member Champion also thanked outgoing Council Member Correia and
O'Donnell; and noted City correspondence received the day of the snow storm re the City's
snow emergency ordinance.
Council Member O'Donnell thanked Council and staff.
Council Member Wilburn acknowledged and thanked outgoing Council Member
Correia and O'Donnell; and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Council Member Hayek echoed previous comments regarding snow removal, and
noted a job well done; and stated he would miss outgoing Council Member Correia and
O'Donnell
Council Member Correia thanked Parks & Recreation for the wonderful holiday
Farmers Market the previous week-end; and thanked everyone for their support over her 4
years.
Mayor Bailey thanked outgoing Council Member Correia and O'Donnell for their
contributions to the Council and the community; echoed comments on street snow removal
efforts; wished everyone Happy Holidays; and Go Hawks.
Interim City Manager Helling, City Atty. Dilkes, and City Clerk Karr wished outgoing
Council Member Correia and O'Donnell well, and thanked them for their service.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wright to adjourn meeting 8:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Counci~embers,~rese~t.
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Date: December 8, 2009
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 12, 2009, 7:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia (left 7:05 PM), Hayek, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: O'Donnell
Council Elect: Dickens, Mims
UISG Rep: Shipley
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
2009-2010 COUNCIL ORIENTATION (IP3 of 11/25 Info Packet)
Staff and distributed "Open Meetings, Open Government" booklet from Iowa League of Cities;
and reviewed materials distributed in the November 5 information packet including:
- Open meetings/Executive Sessions/E-mail
- Council Committees
- Distribution of Council correspondence
- Travel Policy
- Posting requirements for meetings
- Council weekly packet distribution
- Voting procedures; JCCOG voting
- Consult policy with Planning & Zoning
- Conflicts of interest; Abstentions
- Contact with staff/requests for additional information
- City Attorney office staff assignments
- City Board and Commission appointments/gender balance
- Ex Parte communications/rezonings
- Computer training, equipment, supplies
- City (department) tours
- Memberships National League of Cities; Iowa League of Cities; ICAD; Chamber)
Work Sessions/Formats
Council agreed:
• To maintain the current practice of 6:30 PM on Mondays prior to a formal meeting.
• To schedule discussion of the City Manager Search for February 1
• To retain the first and third Tuesday for formal meetings
Council Work Session
November 12, 2009
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Meeting Schedule
January 5 -Tuesday
Special formal Organizational * meeting; work session BUDGET overview, 6:30 PM
January 6 -Wednesday
Special BUDGET work session, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
January 11 -Monday
Special work session, 6:30 PM
January 12 -Tuesday
Special formal, 7:00 PM
January 14 -Thursday
Special BUDGET work session (Boards/Commission/Events), 7:00 PM
January 19 -Tuesday
Special BUDGET work session, 7:00 PM
January 20 -Wednesday
Special work session Qoint meeting in North Liberty), 4:00 PM
Special BUDGET work session (wrap up) , 7:00 PM
January 26 -Tuesday
Special work session, TBD
Special formal, 7:00 PM
February 1 -Monday
Regular work session, 6:30 PM
February 2 -Tuesday
Regular formal, 7:00 PM
February 15 -Monday, HOLIDAY
February 16 -Tuesday
Special work session, TBD
Regular formal, 7:00 PM
March 1 -Monday
Regular work session, 6:30 PM
March 2 -Tuesday
Regular formal, 7:00 PM
March 22 -Monday
Special work session, 6:30 PM
March 23 -Tuesday
Special formal, 7:00 PM
Meeting adjourned 8:00 PM.
* meeting schedule has changed from this discussion date and has been revised
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/30/09
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss as a public
employer, strategy regarding Collective Bargaining with city employee organizations; as
such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and adjourned into executive session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 6:45 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/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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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 14-76-7, "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
1. (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
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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 11/151nfo 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 & 251nfo 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
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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 11/251nfo 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.
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Clerk's Office 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/1/09
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln Elementary
students: Quinn Dawson, Terra Hill, Natalie Shoultz.
Special presentations were made to the City High Football Team on the State
Championship. Coach Dan Sabers and team captains Matt Tvedte, Ellis Jordan, Nick Reuter
and Tim Titter appeared.; Joe Raso, ICAD President, presented the ICAD Minding Our Own
Business Data Report . Moved and seconded to accept the ICAD report. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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: November 12,Special Council Work Session (a.m.), November 16, Regular
Council Work Session, November 17, 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): Historic
Preservation Commission -October 8, 2009; Human Rights Commission -October 20,
2009; Airport Commission -October 15, 2009.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St.; Special
Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.; Class C Beer
Permit for Creekside Market, 2601 Highway 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for Studio
13, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Piano Lounge, 217 E. Iowa Ave.; Class
B Liquor License for Quality Inn & Suites, 2525 N. Dodge St.; RES. 09-363, TO ISSUE
DANCE PERMITS for Studio 13, 13 S Linn St. and Quality Inn & Suites, 2525 N.
Dodge St.
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,534,925.93 for the period
of October 1 through October 31, 2009, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for December 14, 2009 regarding Iowa
City's Proposed 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps); RES. 09-364,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 14, 2009 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER SOLARIUM
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.
Resolutions: RES. 09-365, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
Official Actions
December 1, 2009
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SECOND MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2750 IRVING AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-366, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
SECOND MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2660 INDIGO COURT,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-367, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 708 5T" AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-
368, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECITE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1112 WYLDE GREEN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
09-369, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST TO
AN AGREEMENT THAT PERMITS ANISTON VILLAGE, LP TO GRANT A
MORTGAGE TO THE CITY; RES. 09-370, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
COURT HILL TRAIL PROJECT; RES. 09-371, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT AUTOMATIC SOURCE TRANSFER PROJECT.
Correspondence. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
two (2) Iowa City BUS STOP signs to reflect changes in transit routes effective
December 2, 2009; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING ANY TIME signs on Olive Court, Learner Court, and Marietta Avenue;
Dorey Coleman regarding Request for additional bus stop [staff response included]; C.
Joseph Holland regarding Pentacrest Garden Apartments; Chris Curtland regarding E-
cigarettes [Response from Council Member Wright included]; Jesse Pasley regarding
Court Street and 4th Avenue; Jeffrey Maves regarding Fire Station #4; Colin Wilson
regarding Flood control/prevention in the Parkview Neighborhood; Claire Cope
regarding Proposed smoking and panhandling ban in ped mall; Jennifer Price
regarding Payment in lieu of taxes; Brian Vogelgesang regarding Request to add
gravel to alley; Tyler Harvey regarding Liquor license 3rd Base/Fieldhouse; Alexia
Miller regarding Parking; Miriam Jones regarding Backyard Birds Letter and Statement
to Municipalities; Jenny Crumiller regarding Question about student representative
position [staff response included]; Edna Probst regarding Regina Busing; Joyce Barker
regarding Section 8 Housing [staff response included]; Russell Haught, Larry Bell
regarding Westbury Court Lots; Caroline Dieterle, Carol deProsse regarding Malware
on IC's Web Site [staff response included].
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Michael Burch, 96 Oberlin Ct., appeared regarding budget cuts and costs and negative
side effects of water fluoridation,
Moved and seconded to set motion setting a public hearing for December 14 on an
ordinance to amend the Planned Development Overlay Medium Density Single Family
Residential (OPD-8) Zone for approximately .44 acres of property located on Westbury Drive,
south of Middlebury Road (REZ09-00010) (Olde Town Village). The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance approving a conditional zoning agreement
for auditor's parcel 2008103, approximately 25.16 acres of property in the Community
Commercial (CC-2) Zone for Westport Plaza, including Wal-Mart at 855, 911 & 1001 Highway
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1 West (REZ09-00008). Moved and seconded to continue public hearing to December 14.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Atty. Dennis Mitchell. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to December 14, ordinance approving a conditional
zoning agreement for auditor's parcel 2008103, approximately 25.16 acres of property in the
Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for Westport Plaza, including Wal-mart at 855, 911 &
1001 Highway 1 West (REZ09-00008). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.91
acres of property located on Huntington Drive west of Taft Avenue, from Interim Development
Single-Family to Medium Density Single-Family (REZ09-00007), be given second vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD.
09-4363, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO ALLOW SPECIALIZED
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) ZONE BY SPECIAL
EXCEPTION, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Judy O'Donnell. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 09-
4364, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO ALLOW FLEXIBIILITY IN THE TYPE OF
FENCE SCREENING REQUIRED FOR SALVAGE YARDS, be voted on for final passage at
this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance
be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 09-
4365, 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, be voted on for final passage at this
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 09-
4366, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO CLARIFY STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO
DUPLEXES AND SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED DWELLINGS IN PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (OPD) ZONES, be voted on for final passage at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
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passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 09-
4367, 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. be
voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 8, Police Regulations,
Chapter 6, persons under eighteen years of age, to add a new Section 2, Juvenile Curfew to
add a new juvenile curfew ordinance, be given second vote. Moved and seconded to amend
the ordinance to provide for an annual review by Council of enforcement data including
demographics, location and citations. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried.
The following individuals appeared: Sue Freeman, 217 Woodridge, Neighborhood Centers of
Johnson County; Cindy Roberts, Grantwood Street resident; Henri Harper, City High juvenile
court liaison; Joyce Barker, 2018 Waterfront, President of the Waterfront Neighborhood
Association; Ros Hayslett, Grantwood Street; Scott Hamlin, 1902 Grantwood Street; Jerry
Hansen, 1239 Burns Avenue; Kenya Badgett; Royceann Porter, Angelina Blanchard-
Manning, Children of Promise; David Davidson, 2621 Heinz Rd. The Mayor declared the
motion carried on second reading of the amended ordinance. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Sue Freeman, Gary Glenn, Xavier Balderas, Darenge Banks,
Griffin Benge, Henry Bethke, Sheldon Brown, Joseph Buhr, Donnie Day, Kate Edwards, Jerry
Gomez, Emerald Joe, Micah Martin, Shawn Phanthavong, Julieta Rangel, Ellie Rapp, Sara
Titus, Martha Vazquez, Duncan Williams, Michael Shaw, Li-Hsien Lin, and the summary
report from the Youth Advisory Commission Neighborhood Safety Forum. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to combine Items 8 through 12. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that the following
ordinances be voted on for final passage at this time: ORD. 09-4368, AMENDING TITLE 17,
CHAPTER 1, BUILDING CODE, BY ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE,
2009 EDITION, AND THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX
F RADON CONTROL METHODS, 2009 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
CODE COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO
PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE
CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; ORD. 09-4369, AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 2, BY
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 2009 EDITION, AND PROVIDING FOR
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE
HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; ORD.09-
4370, AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 4, MECHANICAL CODE, BY ADOPTING THE
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2009 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS
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THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND
SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; ORD. 09-4371, AMENDING TITLE 17,
CHAPTER 13, FUEL GAS CODE, BY ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS
CODE, 2009 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND
PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE
PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA; ORD. 09-4372, AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, FIRE PREVENTION AND
PROTECTION, BY ADOPTING THE 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
TO REGULATE AND GOVERN THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE
OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS
HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND
PREMISES IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinances be finally adopted at this time: Correspondence from Patti Fields accepted.
Moved and seconded to defer to December 7, an ordinance amending Title 12,
entitled "Franchises", of the City Code to add a chapter imposing a franchise fee on the gross
revenue of franchisee MidAmerican energy company derived from the distribution and retail
sale of electricity and the distribution, delivery and retail sale of natural gas by MidAmerican,
or other natural gas providers utilizing the distribution system of MidAmerican, to customers
within the current or future corporate limits of the City of Iowa City, and on a revenue purpose
statement specifying the purpose or purposes for which the revenue collected from the
franchise fee will be expended. The Mayor declared motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 09-4373, AMENDING ORDINANCE CODE SECTION
16-1 D-2, ENTITLED "PERMIT REQUIREMENTS" TO REQUIRE AND ALLOW COUNCIL TO
SET BY RESOLUTION AN EXCAVATION PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE, be passed and
adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-372, ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR
EXCAVATION PERMITS ISSUED PURSUANT TO IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES
SECTION 16-1 D.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-373, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA'S REGIONAL BUSINESS CENTER FOR A
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES INCUBATOR IN DOWNTOWN
IOWA CITY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-374, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. (PDC). The following individuals
appeared: Builder/developer AI Wells and Richard Gibbs ,representing Peninsula
Development Company. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Richard Gibbs
(2), and AI Wells. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-375, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO ACCEPT CDBG FLOOD RECOVERY
GRANTS FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION, RELOCATION OF THE NORTH WASTE
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, AND INSTALLATION OF THE ROCKY SHORE DRIVE
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LIFT STATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE THE
PROPERTIES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-376, SUPPORTING THE FEDERAL FISCAL
YEAR 2011 AND 2012 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FEDERAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION FOR
THE IOWA CITY PROJECTS AS APPROVED BY THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-377, ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY
2010 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: appoint Matt Neumiller, 839 Kennedy Parkway, to the Appeals, Board of to fill
an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010, for a Licensed
Electrician; re-appoint Stephen Buckman, 215 Amhurst Street, to the Appeals, Board of to fill
a five-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2014, for a Building Design Professional;
re-appoint Mark Seabold, 307 College Court, to the Public Art Advisory Committee to fill a
three-year term January 1, 2010 -January 1, 2013, for an Art/Design Professional; appoint
Alexandra Tamerius, 2911 Eastwood Drive and Gary Black, 419 S 7th Avenue, to the Youth
Advisory Commission for two At Large vacancies to fill unexpired terms, effective upon
appointment, plus two-year terms January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending December 31,
2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December
31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31,
2011; to the Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1, 2010 -December
31, 2015; Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for
a Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term for Tate High,
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term for
Regina High, January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City
and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [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 9:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Depa ent.
s/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, Cit Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/7/09
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:20 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: Correia. Staff members present: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 09-4374, AMENDING TITLE 12, ENTITLED
"FRANCHISES", OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD A CHAPTER IMPOSING A
FRANCHISE FEE ON THE GROSS REVENUE OF FRANCHISEE MIDAMERICAN
ENERGY COMPANY DERIVED FROM THE DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL SALE OF
ELECTRICITY AND THE DISTRIBUTION, DELIVERY AND RETAIL SALE OF
NATURAL GAS BY MIDAMERICAN, OR OTHER NATURAL GAS PROVIDERS
UTILIZING THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF MIDAMERICAN, TO CUSTOMERS
WITHIN THE CURRENT OR FUTURE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, AND ON A REVENUE PURPOSE STATEMENT SPECIFYING THE PURPOSE
OR PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE REVENUE COLLECTED FROM THE FRANCHISE
FEE WILL BE EXPENDED, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Karen
Kubby. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting at 6:45 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/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 12/9/09.
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
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Fosse, Davidson,
Dilkes, Karr.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
as a public employer, strategy regarding Collective Bargaining with city employee
organizations; as such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:31 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:45 p.m.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn special meeting 6:45
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 1, 2009
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Holecek, Fosse, Karr, Davidson, Grier,
Hennes, M. Johnson.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln Elementary
students: Quinn Dawson, Terra Hill, Natalie Shoultz.
Special presentations were made to the City High Football Team on the State
Championship. Coach Dan Sabers and team captains Matt Tvedte, Ellis Jordan, Nick Reuter
and Tim Titter appeared.; Joe Raso, ICAD President, presented the ICAD Minding Our Own
Business Data Report . Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to accept the ICAD report.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, 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: November 12,Special Council Work Session (a.m.), November 16, Regular
Council Work Session, November 17, 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): Historic
Preservation Commission -October 8, 2009; Human Rights Commission -October 20,
2009; Airport Commission -October 15, 2009.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Inc., Limited, dba Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S.
Gilbert St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza Palace, Ltd., dba
Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Sector, Inc., dba
Creekside Market, 2601 Highway 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for Water-B, Inc., dba
Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Group, LLC, dba Piano
Lounge, 217 E. Iowa Ave.; Class B Liquor License for Ackerman Investment Co., dba
Quality Inn & Suites, 2525 N. Dodge St.; RES. 09-363, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMITS
for Water-B, Inc., dba Studio 13, 13 S Linn St. and Ackerman Investment Co., dba
Quality Inn & Suites, 2525 N. Dodge St.
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,534,925.93 for the period
of October 1 through October 31, 2009, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for December 14, 2009 regarding Iowa
City's Proposed 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps); RES. 09-364,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 14, 2009 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER SOLARIUM
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
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SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 09-365, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
SECOND MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2750 IRVING AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-366, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
SECOND MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2660 INDIGO COURT,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-367, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 708 5T" AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-
368, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECITE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1112 WYLDE GREEN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
09-369, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST TO
AN AGREEMENT THAT PERMITS ANISTON VILLAGE, LP TO GRANT A
MORTGAGE TO THE CITY; RES. 09-370, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
COURT HILL TRAIL PROJECT; RES. 09-371, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT AUTOMATIC SOURCE TRANSFER PROJECT.
Correspondence. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
two (2) Iowa City BUS STOP signs to reflect changes in transit routes effective
December 2, 2009; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING ANY TIME signs on Olive Court, Learner Court, and Marietta Avenue;
Dorey Coleman regarding Request for additional bus stop [staff response included]; C.
Joseph Holland regarding Pentacrest Garden Apartments; Chris Curtland regarding E-
cigarettes [Response from Council Member Wright included]; Jesse Pasley regarding
Court Street and 4t" Avenue; Jeffrey Maves regarding Fire Station #4; Colin Wilson
regarding Flood control/prevention in the Parkview Neighborhood; Claire Cope
regarding Proposed smoking and panhandling ban in ped mall; Jennifer Price
regarding Payment in lieu of taxes; Brian Vogelgesang regarding Request to add
gravel to alley; Tyler Harvey regarding Liquor license 3~d Base/Fieldhouse; Alexia
Miller regarding Parking; Miriam Jones regarding Backyard Birds Letter and Statement
to Municipalities; Jenny Crumiller regarding Question about student representative
position [staff response included]; Edna Probst regarding Regina Busing; Joyce Barker
regarding Section 8 Housing [staff response included]; Russell Haught, Larry Bell
regarding Westbury Court Lots; Caroline Dieterle, Carol deProsse regarding Malware
on IC's Web Site [staff response included].
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Michael Burch, 96 Oberlin Ct., appeared regarding budget cuts and costs and negative
side effects of water fluoridation,
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to set motion setting a public hearing for
December 14 on an ordinance to amend the Planned Development Overlay Medium Density
Single Family Residential (OPD-8) Zone for approximately .44 acres of property located on
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Westbury Drive, south of Middlebury Road (REZ09-00010) (Olde Town Village). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance approving a conditional zoning agreement
for auditor's parcel 2008103, approximately 25.16 acres of property in the Community
Commercial (CC-2) Zone for Westport Plaza, including Wal-Mart at 855, 911 & 1001 Highway
1 West (REZ09-00008). PCD Director Davidson present for discussion, and stated the CZA
had not been signed by the applicant. Atty. Dennis Mitchell, representing the applicant Wal-
Mart, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Champion,
seconded by Wilburn to continue public hearing to December 14. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Wilburn, seconded
by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Atty. Dennis Mitchell. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, to defer to December 14, ordinance approving
a conditional zoning agreement for auditor's parcel 2008103, approximately 25.16 acres of
property in the Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for Westport Plaza, including Wal-mart
at 855, 911 & 1001 Highway 1 West (REZ09-00008). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 7.91 acres of property located on Huntington Drive west of Taft Avenue, from
Interim Development Single-Family to Medium Density Single-Family (REZ09-00007), be
given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wright, seconded by O'Donnell, that the that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 09-4363, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO ALLOW SPECIALIZED
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) ZONE BY SPECIAL
EXCEPTION, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wright,
seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted. Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Judy
O'Donnell. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 09-4364, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO ALLOW FLEXIBIILITY
IN THE TYPE OF FENCE SCREENING REQUIRED FOR SALVAGE YARDS, be voted on
for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek,
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
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which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 09-4365, 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, be voted on for final
passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 09-4366, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO CLARIFY STANDARDS
THAT APPLY TO DUPLEXES AND SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED DWELLINGS IN
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (OPD) ZONES, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 09-4367, 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. be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wright, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 8,
Police Regulations, Chapter 6, persons under eighteen years of age, to add a new Section 2,
Juvenile Curfew to add a new juvenile curfew ordinance, be given second vote. Moved by
Wright, seconded by Wilburn, to amend the ordinance to provide for an annual review by
Council of enforcement data including demographics, location and citations. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried,
4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Correia, Wilburn, Wright. Nays:
Champion, Hayek, O'Donnell. Absent: None. The following individuals appeared: Sue
Freeman, 217 Woodridge, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County; Cindy Roberts,
Grantwood Street resident; Henri Harper, City High juvenile court liaison; Joyce Barker, 2018
Waterfront, President of the Waterfront Neighborhood Association; Ros Hayslett, Grantwood
Street; Scott Hamlin, 1902 Grantwood Street; Jerry Hansen, 1239 Burns Avenue; Kenya
Badgett; Royceann Porter, Angelina Blanchard-Manning, Children of Promise; David
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Davidson, 2621 Heinz Rd. The Mayor declared the motion carried on second reading of the
amended ordinance, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Hayek,
O'Donnell, Wright. Nays: Bailey, Correia, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by Wilburn,
seconded by Wright, to accept correspondence from Sue Freeman, Gary Glenn, Xavier
Balderas, Darenge Banks, Griffin Benge, Henry Bethke, Sheldon Brown, Joseph Buhr,
Donnie Day, Kate Edwards, Jerry Gomez, Emerald Joe, Micah Martin, Shawn Phanthavong,
Julieta Rangel, Ellie Rapp, Sara Titus, Martha Vazquez, Duncan Williams, Michael Shaw, Li-
Hsien Lin, and the summary report from the Youth Advisory Commission Neighborhood
Safety Forum. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wright, to combine Items 8 through 12. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that the following ordinances be voted on for final passage at this time: ORD. 09-4368,
AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 1, BUILDING CODE, BY ADOPTING THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2009 EDITION, AND THE INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX F RADON CONTROL METHODS, 2009
EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FOR
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE
HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; ORD. 09-
4369, AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 2, BY ADOPTING THE UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE, 2009 EDITION, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO
PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE
CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; ORD.09-4370, AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 4,
MECHANICAL CODE, BY ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2009
EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FOR
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE
HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; ORD. 09-
4371,AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 13, FUEL GAS CODE, BY ADOPTING THE
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2009 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS
THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND
SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; ORD. 09-4372, AMENDING TITLE 7,
CHAPTER 1, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, BY ADOPTING THE 2009 EDITION
OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE TO REGULATE AND GOVERN THE
SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES,
MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the ordinances be finally adopted at this
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time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinances adopted. Correspondence from Patti Fields accepted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to defer to December 7, an ordinance
amending Title 12, entitled "Franchises", of the City Code to add a chapter imposing a
franchise fee on the gross revenue of franchisee MidAmerican energy company derived from
the distribution and retail sale of electricity and the distribution, delivery and retail sale of
natural gas by MidAmerican, or other natural gas providers utilizing the distribution system of
MidAmerican, to customers within the current or future corporate limits of the City of Iowa
City, and on a revenue purpose statement specifying the purpose or purposes for which the
revenue collected from the franchise fee will be expended. The Mayor declared motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The City Clerk noted that the special
meeting on December 7 would be held at 6:15 p.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 09-4373, AMENDING
ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 16-1 D-2, ENTITLED "PERMIT REQUIREMENTS" TO
REQUIRE AND ALLOW COUNCIL TO SET BY RESOLUTION AN EXCAVATION PERMIT
FEE SCHEDULE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 09-372, ADOPTING A FEE
SCHEDULE FOR EXCAVATION PERMITS ISSUED PURSUANT TO IOWA CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES SECTION 16-1 D. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 09-373, APPROVING A
CONTRACT WITH UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA'S REGIONAL BUSINESS CENTER
FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES INCUBATOR IN
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 09-374, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO
THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. (PDC). Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. The following individuals appeared:
Builder/developer AI Wells and Richard Gibbs ,representing Peninsula Development
Company. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to accept correspondence from Richard
Gibbs (2), and AI Wells. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 09-375, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO ACCEPT CDBG
FLOOD RECOVERY GRANTS FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION, RELOCATION OF THE
NORTH WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, AND INSTALLATION OF THE ROCKY
SHORE DRIVE LIFT STATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
ACQUIRE THE PROPERTIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 09-376, SUPPORTING
THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
AND TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FEDERAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION
FOR THE IOWA CITY PROJECTS AS APPROVED BY THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Bailey, Champion, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Nays: Correia, Wright. Absent: None. A
majority requested staff research modifying the policy to allow six Councilors attending the
JCCOG meeting the ability to modify the recommendation.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 09-377, ESTABLISHING
CITY OF IOWA CITY 2010 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Wright, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: appoint Matt Neumiller, 839 Kennedy Parkway, to the Appeals, Board of
to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010, for a
Licensed Electrician; re-appoint Stephen Buckman, 215 Amhurst Street, to the Appeals,
Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2014, for a Building Design
Professional; re-appoint Mark Seabold, 307 College Court, to the Public Art Advisory
Committee to fill athree-year term January 1, 2010 -January 1, 2013, for an Art/Design
Professional; appoint Alexandra Tamerius, 2911 Eastwood Drive and Gary Black, 419 S 7th
Avenue, to the Youth Advisory Commission for two At Large vacancies to fill unexpired terms,
effective upon appointment, plus two-year terms January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending December 31,
2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December
31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31,
2011; to the Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2010 -December
31, 2015; Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for
a Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term for Tate High,
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term for
Regina High, January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City
and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [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 Champion requested information on other possibilities than the $50
fine for youth cited under the proposed curfew ordinance. Asst. City Atty. Holecek stated
Council had discretion in enforcement. Council Member Correia requested that staff report
on the public education planned for the ordinance at the next meeting as well. Majority
agreed to discuss at the next meeting December 14 prior to third consideration.
Mayor Bailey reported on her attendance at the dedication of the St. Patrick's Catholic
Church the previous week-end.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn meeting 9:55 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Regenia D. Bailey, 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 DESRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 7, 2009
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:20 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: Correia. Staff members present: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 09-4374, AMENDING TITLE
12, ENTITLED "FRANCHISES", OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD A CHAPTER
IMPOSING A FRANCHISE FEE ON THE GROSS REVENUE OF FRANCHISEE
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY DERIVED FROM THE DISTRIBUTION AND
RETAIL SALE OF ELECTRICITY AND THE DISTRIBUTION, DELIVERY AND RETAIL
SALE OF NATURAL GAS BY MIDAMERICAN, OR OTHER NATURAL GAS
PROVIDERS UTILIZING THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF MIDAMERICAN, TO
CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE CURRENT OR FUTURE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND ON A REVENUE PURPOSE STATEMENT SPECIFYING
THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE REVENUE COLLECTED FROM
THE FRANCHISE FEE WILL BE EXPENDED, be passed and adopted. Interim City
Manager present for discussion. Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion to reduce
the franchise fee from 2% to 1 %. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the motion to amended defeated, 3/3, with the following division of
voice vote: Ayes: Hayek, Wright, Champion. Nays: O'Donnell, Bailey, Wilburn.
Absent: Correia.. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer third consideration of the ordinance until
January 12, 2010. The Mayor declared the motion to defer to January 12 defeated, 3/3,
with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Champion, Hayek, O'Donnell. Nays:
Wilburn, Wright, Bailey. Absent: Correia. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Moved by Hayek, seconded by Champion, to defer third consideration of the
ordinance until December 14, 2009. The Mayor declared the motion to defer to
December 14 defeated, 3/3, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Champion,
Hayek, O'Donnell. Nays: Wilburn, Wright, Bailey. Absent: Correia. The Mayor declared
the original motion to pass and adopt the ordinance carried, 4/2, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Bailey, Hayek, Wilburn, Wright. Nays: Champion,
O'Donnell. Absent: Correia. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to accept
correspondence from Karen Kubby. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn the special meeting at 6:45
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk