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Home My WebLink About2010-09-07 Council minutesSubject 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 SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Craig, Davidson, Rocca, Goers. The Mayor proclaimed Constitution Week September 17-23, 2010, Ann Weber, Regent Pilgrim DAR Chapter accepting. Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and or adopted as presented: Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for J.J.G., LLC, dba T.Spoons, 301 Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Corner of the Meadow, Inc., dba Motley Cow Cafe, 160 N. Linn St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Prairie Lights Books, Inc., dba Times Club at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St.; Class E Liquor License for Jason Caylor dba Liquor Downtown, 315 S. Gilbert St., Class C Liquor License for Etre Restaurant Group, LLC, dba Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave. Motion: Approve Fire Strategic Plan. Public Hearing: RES. 10-387, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY2011 OPERATING BUDGET, for September 21; RES. 10-388, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS 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. 10-389, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 11, 2010 ON THE PROPOSED PARTIAL VACATION OF JJR DAVIS ADDITION FINAL PLAT AND CONVEYANCE OF THE VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY TO DEALER PROPERTIES IC, LLC AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE THEREOF. Correspondence: Carol Kula regarding On-going concerns with City housing properties in our neighborhood; Michael McCarthy regarding Another mandate; Donald Baxter regarding Burlington/Madison intersection New UI CRWC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Ron Christensen, 122 N. Westminster St, appeared re Game Day Iowa set up on Melrose Avenue. Staff will follow up Moved by Bailey, 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 ORD. 10-4404, AMENDING THE IOWA CITY ZONING CODE, SECTION 14-3B-1 Complete Description September 7, 2010 Page 2 HISTORIC DISTRICT OVERLAY ZONE; SECTION 14-8E-2, HISTORIC REVIEW; SECTION 14-8E-3, CERTIFICATE OF ECONOMIC HARDSHIP; AND SECTION 14-2B-6, MULTIFAMILY SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, 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 Bailey, seconded by Dickens, 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 Champion, to adopt RES. 10-390, ADOPTING REVISED IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION HANDBOOK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to defer to October 11 the resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of D & D Billion Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, that ordinance amending Title 16 of the City Code, entitled "Public Works," Chapter 1, entitled, "Streets, Sidewalks and Public Right of Way," to establish a permit process for placement of pianos on the public right of way, be given first vote as amended. City Atty. Dilkes explained that the ordinance had been amended to change the date the permit would run to November 30, matching sidewalk cafe regulations. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to defer indefinitely an ordinance amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, persons under the legal age in licensed or permitted establishments, Subsection B, to add a new Subparagraph 6, and Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, persons under the legal age in licensed or permitted establishments, Subsection C, to add a new Subparagraph 5, to allow the Chief of Police to approve split-premises special events in liquor license establishments, permitting entry by those under legal age into an alcohol-free portion of the establishment, while still allowing the service and possession of alcohol to those of legal age in a separate alcohol-permitted portion of the establishment. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Original motion withdrawn. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to defer to September 21 consideration of the ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of voice vote. Ayes: Wright, Bailey, Dickens, Hayek, Wilburn. Nays: Champion, Mims. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, that ORD. 10-4405, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS," BY REPEALING SUBSECTIONS 5-2-2, "TAXICAB BUSINESS LICENSE; VEHICLE DECALS," AND 5-2-4, "VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIRED," IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND REPLACING THEM WITH NEW SUBSECTIONS; AND AMENDING 5-2-7 TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR RATE CHANGES, be passed and adopted. Sean Enfield, Boji Taxi Service, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-391, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Complete Description September 7, 2010 Page 3 Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-392, APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (PHAS) MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY10. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,?/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES.10-393, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0. 07-19. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,?/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Wright, seconded by Dickens, to approve the appointment of Jon Swearingen as the alternate from the University of Iowa Student Government (UISG) to the City Council until May 1, 2011. UISG City Council Liaison Elliot Higgins introduced Alternate Swearingen. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a five-year term January 1, 2007 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission for asix- yearterm January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission for a asix-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015; Appeals, Board of for afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission - for atwo-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010 for Tate High. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2010; Telecommunications Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2011 for At Large. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2010. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Adjustment, Board of for afive-year term January 1, 2011 -January 1, December 31, 2016; Appeals, Board of for afive-year term January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2015, for a Licensed Electrician; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies for three-year terms January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2014; Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2014' Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three- yearterms January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2013; Youth Advisory Commission for two vacancies fortwo-year terms January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2012., for City High and West High. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 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 Bailey reported she continues to get great comments on the Farmer's Market, and commended Recreation staff for their efforts. Complete Description September 7, 2010 Page 4 Council Member Dickens reminded everyone there was two weeks left in the Friday Night Concert Series downtown. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting at 7:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Matthew J. IE; Mayor ~h~,~ ~ . ~ Marian K. Karr, City Clerk