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Prepared by: Nick Benson, Planning Intern, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, ARTICLE 213-8, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, BY
ADDING A SUBSECTION C TO PROVIDE A TWENTY -FIVE PERCENT DENSITY BONUS OPTION
FOR ELDER APARTMENT HOUSING IN MULTI - FAMILY ZONES EXCEPT THE NEIGHBORHOOD
STABILIZATION RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RNS -20).
WHEREAS, 2010 U.S. Census data shows a sixty -seven percent increase in the percentage of senior
residents in Iowa City over the last ten years; and
WHEREAS, it is important to provide a variety of housing options for Iowa City's growing senior
population, including elder apartment housing as defined in Title 14 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, density bonuses allow developers to build more dwelling units than otherwise permitted
under zoning laws, enabling development to occur on sites that may be size- restricted, as well as
potentially increasing the project's profitability; and
WHEREAS, adding a 25 percent elder apartment housing density bonus option in all multi - family
zones except for the Neighborhood Stabilization Residential Zone (RNS -20) will provide an incentive for
developers to build elder apartment housing while ensuring that densities are in keeping with the rest of
the zone; and
WHEREAS, requiring all developments that utilize the density bonus option to reserve individual
dwelling units for elders and /or persons with disabilities and make individual dwelling units and communal
spaces handicap accessible, as well as restricting the number of bedrooms allowed in each dwelling unit,
will ensure that the purpose of the code amendment is met; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed this zoning code amendment and
recommends approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa is hereby amended as follows:
A. By adding a subsection C entitled "Elder Apartment Housing Density Bonus Option" to Section 14-
213-8, as follows:
C. Elder Apartment Housing Density Bonus Option
1. In the RM -12, RM -20, RM -44 or PRM Zones, Elder Apartment Housing, as defined in
this Title, may be granted a density bonus not to exceed 25 percent of the maximum
number of units otherwise permitted in the applicable zone, provided that:
a. The development is intended for use and occupancy by elders and /or
persons with disabilities;
b. All individual dwelling units and any communal space must be handicap
accessible, as defined in the Iowa Administrative Code Section 661 - 302.20;
c. No more than 10 percent of all individual dwelling units can contain more
than 2 bedrooms;
d. Prior to issuance of the building permit, the owner must submit an affidavit to
the City that all individual dwelling units will be reserved for and occupied by
elders and /or persons with disabilities; and
e. Owners shall maintain a valid rental permit, unless the use is licensed by the
State of Iowa.
2. The City reserves the right to inspect the elder apartment housing to verify
compliance with these provisions.
SECTION III. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication.
Ordinance No.
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Passed and approved this day of 120
MAYOR Approved by
ATTEST: `� /� t L 2�ZLriz7�7 FK -rte
CITY CLERK City Attorney's Office
Ordinance No.
Page
It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Dickens
Hayek
Mims
Wilburn
Wright
First Consideration 11/1/2011
Vote for passage: AYES: Champion, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey. NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Dickens.
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published
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Prepared by: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319 - 356 -5240 (REZ11-
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY HIGH DENSITY
SINGLE FAMILY (OPD /RS -12) PLAN FOR 2.73 -ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 2785, 2829
AND 2871 HEINZ ROAD. (REZ1 1-000 13)
WHEREAS, On August 16, 2005, the City Council adopted Ordinance Number 05 -4171 approving a
Planned Development Overlay (OPD) Plan for portions of Saddlebrook Addition Part 1, Lot 3; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, Mane Gate LLC, has requested a rezoning to amend the Planned
Development Overlay High Density Single Family (OPD /RS -12) Plan for portions of Saddlebrook Addition
Part 1, Lot 3, located at 2785, 2829 and 2871 Heinz Road to allow ground floor residential uses in lieu of
commercial space and to remove the requirement to build 20 garage spaces shown on the original
approved OPD Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has the reviewed the proposed amendments to the
OPD Plan and has recommended approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I APPROVAL. The amended OPD Plan, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference, for the property described below is hereby approved:
A portion of the Lot 3, Saddlebrook Addition, Part 1 in Iowa City, Iowa as recorded in Recorder's Plat
Book 37, Page 94 lying in the E 1/2 SW 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of Section 24, T. 79 N., R. 6 W., of the 5th
P.M., Johnson County, Iowa, described as follows: Beginning at the NW Corner of said Lot 3; thence
N89 °56'44 "E - 235.51 feet along the north line of said Lot 3; thence S09 °42'27 "E - 349.64 feet along
east line of said Lot 3; thence southerly - 91.85 feet along said east line of Lot 3 along a 2007.00 foot
radius curve concave easterly with a central angle of 2 °37'19" and a chord of S11 °01'07 "E - 91.84
feet; thence S89 °38'31 "W - 311.34; thence N00 °05'24 "W - 436.50 feet along the west line of said Lot
3 to the Point of Beginning. Said Parcel contains 2.73 acres.
SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to change the
zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval
and publication of this ordinance by law.
SECTION III. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the
City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance and OPD Plan and to record
the same, at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, at the owner's expense, all as
provided by law.
SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this day of 12011.
MAYOR
ATTEST: Approved b4s--rCITY CLERK City Attorne�
Ordinance No.
Page
It was moved by and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Dickens
Hayek
Mims
Wilburn
Wright
that the Ordinance
First Consideration 10/18/2011
Vote for passage: AYES: Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 11/1/2011
Vote for passage: AYES: Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey Champion. NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Dickens.
Date published
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Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319- 356 -5030
ORDINANCE NO,
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "FINANCE, TAXATION AND FEES "OF THE CITY CODE
TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER ESTABLISHING THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN SELF -
SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SSMID) PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 386, CODE OF IOWA; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OPERATION FUND AND THE LEVY OF AN ANNUAL TAX IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City is authorized by Chapter 386, Code of Iowa (the "Act ") to create
a self - supported municipal improvement district in the City, to provide for the existence and operation of
such district, to provide for the maintenance of improvements or self - liquidating improvements for such
district, and to levy taxes with respect to such district, all as more specifically defined in the Act; and,
WHEREAS, a petition (the "Petition ") was filed with the City Clerk on August 25, 2011 pursuant to
the Act petitioning the City Council to create the Iowa City Downtown Self- Supported Municipal
Improvement District (the "Proposed District "), to establish an operation fund with respect to the Proposed
District, and to levy an annual tax for such fund for a period of four years, all for the purpose of paying the
operational expenses of the Proposed District.
WHEREAS, the Petition is in compliance with the provisions of the Act; and,
WHEREAS, on September 6, 2011, the City Council received the Petition and referred it to the
City's Planning and Zoning Commission for review in accordance with the Act; and,
WHEREAS, on October 4, 2011 the City Council received the report of the City's Planning and
Zoning Commission on the merit and feasibility of the Proposed District; and,
WHEREAS, on October 4, 2011, the City Council scheduled a public hearing for November 1,
2011, at 7:00 P.M., at which it proposed to take action for the establishment of the Proposed District, and
did direct that notice of such hearing be given in accordance with the Act; and,
WHEREAS, notice of the hearing was published in the Iowa City Press Citizen on
2011, and a copy of such notice was mailed by certified mail on , 2011, to all the owners of
record of real property located within the Proposed District as shown by the records of the Johnson
County Auditor, in satisfaction of the notice requirements of the Act; and,
WHEREAS, at the aforementioned time and place, the City Council did meet and hear all owners
of property in the Proposed District and residents of the City desiring to express their views with respect
to the establishment of the Proposed District; and,
WHEREAS, on 2011, the City Council closed the public hearing on the
creation of the Proposed District and found that the Petition and the Proposed District satisfied the
applicable requirements imposed by the Act; and,
WHEREAS, more than thirty days has now passed since the public hearing on the creation of the
Proposed District was closed, and no petition has been filed with the City Clerk opposing the creation of
the Proposed District.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
Section I. That a new Chapter 7 entitled "Iowa City Downtown Self Supported Municipal
Improvement District" shall be added to Title 3, "Finances, Taxation and Fees" of the City Code, as
follows:
1. In accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 386 there is hereby established and created in the
City of Iowa City, a self - supported municipal improvement district as defined in the Act, the
name of which shall be the "Iowa City Downtown Self- Supported Municipal Improvement
District" (herein the "District ").
2. The District shall include all property within the following described boundaries:
Beginning at the centerline of Gilbert Street where it intersects with the extended centerline of the
east -west alley between Bloomington and Davenport Streets in Block 57;
Thence west along said alley centerline to the centerline of Linn Street;
Thence south along the Linn Street centerline to where it intersects with the extended centerline
of the east -west alley between Market and Bloomington Streets in Block 68;
Thence west along the alley centerline to where it intersects the centerline of Dubuque Street;
Thence south along the Dubuque Street centerline to the centerline of Jefferson Street;
Thence east along the Jefferson Street centerline to the sidewalk on the east side of Gilbert
Street;
Thence south along the western boundary of said sidewalk to its intersection with the south
boundary of the east -west alley between Iowa Avenue and Jefferson Street in Block 45;
Thence east along the southern boundary of the alley to the NW corner of Lot 6 Block 45;
Thence south along western boundary of Lot 6 to where said western boundary extended
intersects the centerline of Iowa Avenue;
Thence west along the Iowa Avenue centerline to the centerline of Clinton Street;
Thence south along the Clinton Street centerline to the centerline of Washington Street;
Thence west along the Washington Street centerline to the centerline of Capitol Street;
Thence south along the Capitol Street centerline to the southern boundary line extended of Lot 4
Block 83;
Thence east 182' to the east right -of -way line of Clinton Street;
Thence south to the southwest corner of Lot 5 Block 82;
Thence east along the southern boundary of Block 82 to the centerline of Dubuque Street;
Thence north along Dubuque Street centerline to a point 40' west and 120' north of the southwest
corner of Lot 5 Block 64;
Thence east to the centerline of Linn Street;
Thence south along Linn Street centerline to the southern boundary of block 63 extended;
Thence east along the southern boundary of block 63 to the centerline of Gilbert Street;
Thence north along the Gilbert Street centerline to a point 40' west of the NW corner of Lot 4
Block 44;
Thence east along the south right -of -way line of Iowa Avenue to the NE corner of Lot 3 Block 44;
Thence north to the northern boundary of the east -west alley between Iowa Avenue and
Jefferson Street in Block 45;
Thence west along the northern boundary of said alley to the eastern boundary of the sidewalk on
the east side of Gilbert Street;
Thence north along the eastern boundary of said sidewalk and crossing Jefferson Street to the
northern boundary of the sidewalk on the north side of Jefferson Street;
Thence west, crossing Gilbert Street, to the NW corner of Gilbert and Jefferson Streets;
Thence west along the sidewalk to the SW corner of Lot 5 Block 59;
Thence north to the centerline of the east -west alley between Jefferson and Market Streets;
Thence east along the alley centerline to the SE corner of Lot 4 Block 46;
Thence north to the northeast corner of Lot 4 Block 46;
Thence north 105' to a point 25' north of the SE corner of Lot 5 Block 47;
Thence west to the centerline of Gilbert Street;
Thence north to the point of beginning, and excepting those properties zoned Neighborhood
Public, which are as follows:
The north 110' of the west 58.5' of Lot 4 Block 65
Lots 7, 8, and the east 20' Lot 6 Block 65
The west 58.5' of N 110' of Lot 4 Block 65
Lot 5 and the west 28.66' of Lot 6 Block 61
The east 38.3' Lot 6, all of Lot 7, and the west 39.7' of Lot 8 Block 58
3. It is hereby found and determined that all of the property within the District is similarly related
so that the present and potential use or enjoyment of the property is benefitted by the condition,
performance of administration, redevelopment, revitalization and maintenance of the District and the
owners of property in the District have a present and potential benefit from the condition, performance of
administration, redevelopment, revitalization and maintenance of the District.
4. Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, there is hereby established and created a self - supported
municipal improvement district operation fund with respect to the District to be known as the "Iowa City
Downtown Self- Supported Municipal Improvement District Operation Fund" (herein the "Operation Fund "),
for which the City may certify taxes (the "Operation Tax ") against the property, as defined in the Act
(excluding property assessed as residential property for property tax purposes), within the District (the
"Property ") each year, in addition to all other taxes, commencing with the levy of taxes for collection in the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 for the purposes of paying the administrative and operational expenses
of the District, as defined and authorized in the Act or paying part or all of the maintenance expenses of
"improvements" or "self- liquidating improvements ", as defined in the Act, for a period of four (4) years.
5. The City may disburse the amounts collected in the Operation Fund, in accordance with the
recommendations of a SSMID Advisory Board as described in paragraph 7 of the Petition. Any such
disbursements shall be made to a SSMID Board, as described in paragraph 6 of the Petition and
established in accordance therewith, for one or more of the following purposes:
a) Development and management of activities in support of marketing, business retention and
attraction, including, but not limited to:
Establish databases
Space referrals and assistance
Marketing activities, including media and advertising campaigns and communication materials
Miscellaneous business support services
Establishment and promotion of special events, festivals and activities
Further improvements and expansion of the Park & Shop /Bus & Shop Program
b) Physical or other improvements designed to enhance the image and appearance of the
Proposed District, including but not limited to:
Lighting Improvements
Seasonal and decorative enhancements
Signage and banners
Landscaping
c) To hire a Business Development Manager and Assistant Business Development Manager who
will work for the Board to manage the work of the Iowa City Downtown Self Supporting Municipal
Improvement District Board and to fulfill the intent of the Petition.
6. The rate of the Operation Tax to be levied annually, in addition to all other taxes, as aforesaid,
shall not exceed a rate of two dollars ($2) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxable value of the
Property.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged
to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication.
Passed and approved this day of 12011.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
7 ppoved by
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City Attorney's Office
Ordinance No.
Page
It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Dickens
Hayek
Mims
Wilburn
Wright
First Consideration 11/1/2011
Vote for passage: AYES: Bailey, Mims, Wilburn, Wright. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: Dickens.
ABSTAINING: Hayek, Champion.
Second Consideration _
Vote for passage:
Date published
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Prepared by: Marian Karr, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319 - 356 -5041
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS," BY ADDING THE DEFINITION OF CALIBRATOR TO
SECTION 5 -2 -1, "DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 5 -2 -2 TO CLARIFY COMPANY
RESPONSIBILITY WHEN A VEHICLE IS NO LONGER OPERATING AS A TAXI; AMENDING
SECTION 5 -2 -7 TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR ONE RATE PER COMPANY PER
CALIBRATION FORM; AND SECTION 5 -2 -8 BY REMOVING THE OPTION OF OWNER NAME
INSTEAD OF BUSINESS NAME.
WHEREAS, City Code sections 5 -2 -1 establishes definitions for enforcement of a taxicab ordinance;
5 -2 -2 establishes requirements for operating a taxicab business; 5 -2 -7 sets out provisions for rates and
rate changes; and 5 -2 -8 sets out provisions for vehicle requirements; and
WHEREAS, City Council wishes to define calibrator, establish company responsibility for vehicles no
longer meeting the requirements to be licensed, clarify one rate per company per rate card and outline
procedures for rate changes; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to amend current regulations for "taxicabs ".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITY, IOWA:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS.
1. Title 5, entitled "Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," is hereby
amended as follows:
5 -2 -1: DEFINITIONS.
CERTIFIED CALIBRATOR: Individual who possesses a certificate showing completion of a taximeter
calibration course. Said certificate must state the individual's qualifications to program, calibrate, repair
and maintain a taximeter. Said certificate must also include the name of the meter manufacturer(s) and
models for which the individual is qualified to calibrate and the time period during which the individual is
qualified to calibrate. Said certificate must be filed with the city equipment superintendent or designee for
all vehicles starting with the 2012 licensing year.
5 -2 -2: TAXICAB BUSINESS LICENSE; VEHICLE DECALS:
D. DECALS
3. Issuance Or Denial Of Decal; Nontransferability:
d. The applicant shall return the decal and remove the bubble light and lettering immediately when
the vehicle is no longer operating as a taxicab. Failure to comply with this provision is grounds to
revoke the taxicab business license.
5 -2 -7: RATES; HOURS; COMPLAINTS:
3. Rates must be based on time, distance, or a combination thereof. A rate based on distance includes
destination rates. A rate based on time must utilize a taximeter. All other rates, charges, or fees, except
for extra rider stipulations and clean up rates, are prohibited. Only one rate may be certified by the
calibrator at one time, and said rate must match the rate card filed in the city clerk's office and verified by
the city equipment superintendent or designee.
5 -2 -8: VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lettering Required: Each taxicab shall have the name of taxicab business on each side of the
vehicle in letters at least two inches (2 ") in height. Pedicabs and horsedrawn vehicles may use
lettering smaller than two inches (2 "). Removable signs shall not be allowed.
Ordinance No.
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SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall apply to taxicab business licenses effective
March 1, 2012 and inspections that apply to licenses issued for the time period beginning March 1, 2012.
Passed and approved this day of 1201
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
Ordinance No.
Page
It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Dickens
Hayek
Mims
Wilburn
Wright
First Consideration 11/1/2011
Vote for passage: AYES: Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion. NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Dickens.
Second Consideration _
Vote for passage:
Date published
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date:
October 27, 2011
To:
Mayor and City Council
From:
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re:
Taxicab Ordinance Amendment
Introduction:
The City Clerk's office administers the taxicab business license and registers taxicab drivers.
History /background:
About a year ago an extensive rewrite was done establishing new regulations, including the
requirement for taximeters in all vehicles operating as taxicabs. A number of issues arose over
the past year concerning requirements for installing and maintaining of those taximeters by a
certified calibrator; number of rates a company could file at one time; and clarification of
signage.
Discussion of solution:
Discussions occurred between taxicab business, City Equipment and Police personnel, and
staff about solutions. City equipment spoke with calibrators and manufacturers regarding the
certificate language and the definition for a "certified calibrator" reflects those discussions. (5 -2-
1)
Calls were received from the public, and investigated by the Police Department, that vehicles
were operating with lettering and signage but were no longer licensed. This ordinance requires
the company to remove the decal, bubble light and lettering, and failure to do so would result in
revocation of the business license. (5 -2 -2)
A taximeter can be programmed to hold a number of rates at the same time. Over the past year
staff received calibrator forms with as many as 5 rates certified by a calibrator at one time, in
different order. This lead to confusion by staff, other companies, and the public on which rate
was the business rate. Staff feels it is important that one rate per form per business would
assist the public with those questions. (5 -2 -7)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance to allow publication and distribution prior to the
2012 licensing year which is March 1.
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October 27, 2011
Dear Business Owner:
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About a year ago an extensive rewrite was done establishing new regulations, including the
requirement for taximeters in all vehicles operating as taxicabs. A number of issues arose over the
past year concerning requirements for installing and maintaining of those taximeters by a certified
calibrator; number of rates a company could file at one time; and clarification of signage.
As a result, staff has prepared an amendment (attached) clarification issues for Council action. The
proposed changes include:
➢ Definition for a "certified calibrator ". (5 -2 -1)
➢ Requiring the business to remove the decal, bubble light and lettering for a vehicle no
longer being operated as a taxicab, and failure would result in revocation of the business
license. (5 -2 -2)
➢ Clarifying one rate per calibration form. (5 -2 -7)
➢ Requires business name on the exterior of the vehicle, removing business owner option.
(5 -2 -8)
Council will be considering this ordinance at their 7:00 PM meeting on November 1 meeting. If
passed the ordinance would take effect starting with the 2012 licensing year. You are being notified
and invited to present your views concerning this proposed ordinance in person or in writing.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is attached, with proposed changes in red and underlined.
Please contact my office with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Marian K. Karr, MMC
City Clerk
Attachment: Proposed Ordinance
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Prepared by: Marian Karr, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319 - 356 -5041
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS," BY ADDING THE DEFINITION OF CALIBRATOR TO
SECTION 5 -2 -1, "DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 5 -2 -2 TO CLARIFY COMPANY
RESPONSIBILITY WHEN A VEHICLE IS NO LONGER OPERATING AS A TAXI; AMENDING
SECTION 5 -2 -7 TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR ONE RATE PER COMPANY PER
CALIBRATION FORM; AND SECTION 5 -2 -8 BY REMOVING THE OPTION OF OWNER NAME
INSTEAD OF BUSINESS NAME.
WHEREAS, City Code sections 5 -2 -1 established definitions for enforcement of a taxicab ordinance;
5 -2 -2 establishes requirements for operating a taxicab business; 5 -2 -7 sets out provisions for rates and
rate changes; and 5 -2 -8 sets out provisions for vehicle requirements; and
WHEREAS, City Council wishes to define calibrator, establish company responsibility for vehicles no
longer meeting the requirements to be licensed, clarify one rate per company per rate card and outline
procedures for rate changes; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to amend current regulations for "taxicabs ".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS.
1. Title 5, entitled "Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," is hereby
amended as follows:
5 -2 -1: DEFINITIONS.
CERTIFIED CALIBRATOR: Individual who possesses a certificate showing completion of a taximeter
calibration course. Said certificate must state the individual qualifications to program, calibrate, repair
and maintain a taximeter. Said certificate must also include the name of the meter manufacturer(s), and
models for which the individual is qualified to calibrate and the time period during which the individual is
qualified to calibrate. Said certificate must be filed with the city equipment superintendent or designee for
all vehicles starting with the 2012 licensing year.
5 -2 -2: TAXICAB BUSINESS LICENSE; VEHICLE DECALS:
D. DECALS
3. Issuance Or Denial Of Decal; Nontransferability:
d. The applicant shall return the decal and remove the bubble light and lettering immediately when
the vehicle is no longer operating as a taxicab. Failure to comply with this provision is grounds to
revoke the taxicab business license.
5 -2 -7: RATES; HOURS; COMPLAINTS:
3. Rates must be based on time, distance, or a combination thereof. A rate based on distance includes
destination rates. A rate based on time must utilize a taximeter. All other rates, charges, or fees, except
for extra rider stipulations and clean up rates, are prohibited. Only one rate may be certified by the
calibrator at one time, and said rate must match the rate card filed in the city clerk's office and verified by
the city equipment superintendent or designee.
5 -2 -8: VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lettering Required: Each taxicab shall have the name of taxicab business on each side of the
vehicle in letters at least two inches (2 ") in height. Pedicabs and horsedrawn vehicles may use
lettering smaller than two inches (2 "). Removable signs shall not be allowed.
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SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall apply to taxicab business licenses effective
March 1, 2012 and inspections that apply to licenses issued for the time period beginning March 1, 2012.
Passed and approved this day of
MAYOR
Approved by
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
525 Southgate Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
www.numberlcab.com
November 1, 2011
RE: Iowa City Council to consider tightening taxi regulations
I totally agree with everything posted in the press citizen today and would like to address the issues as
well.
I have personally received complaints from customers regarding some of the "fly by night cabs" and
independent cabs and how they charge, even on the Halloween weekend the cabs were charging more I
was told. They are even rude to other drivers. Also, they are not answering their phones during the day
and the public can see all the cabs lined up over at Bartelt. The "fly by night companies" are only out
during games, bar rush, big events, damaging it for the other companies because of how they handle
things. Then a lot will fade out after the games and the "legit" companies have to suffer the
consequences due to new rules /regulations because of what those companies were doing and they're
long gone.
Some of my recommendations:
- Taxi's need to go back to one color scheme per company.
-Need to put a cap on how many taxi companies can be in Iowa City.
-Also, local taxi companies are out serving our community every day and I don't think it's fair for out of
town companies to come in and benefit from only the busier days.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Pam Alawneh
#1 Cab, Owner
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Prepared by: Sarah E. Holecek, First Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52246 (319) 356 -5030
ORDINANCE NO.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATION ",
CHAPTER 8, "ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ", SECTION 1 -8 -1,
"ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ORGANIZED" TO UPDATE
THE TITLES OF DEPARTMENTS AND THE HEADS THEREOF AND
AMENDING SECTION 1 -8 -3 "DEPARTMENT HEADS" TO ESTABLISH A
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS
WHEREAS, some restructuring within the City organization has resulted in name changes to
departments and their department head; and
WHEREAS, the City has traditionally required City department heads to live within Iowa City's
boundaries as a condition of employment; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends this ordinance amendment to accurately reflect the
names of departments and the titles of said department heads within the City as well as to
codify the past practice of requiring department heads to live within Iowa City municipal limits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
SECTION I. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa is hereby amended as follows:
A. Title I, "Administration ", Chapter 8, "Administrative Service Departments ", Section 1 -8 -1,
"Administrative Service Departments Organized ", shall be amended by striking
"Department of human relations" and "Assistant city manager" and replacing
"Department of parking and transit" with "Department of transportation services" and
replacing "Director of parking and transit" with "Director of transportation services ".
B. Title I, "Administration ", Chapter 8, "Administrative Service Departments ", Section
1 -8 -3 "Department Heads" shall be amended by the addition of the following:
G. Reside within the municipal limits of the City of Iowa City. These residency
requirements are a condition of employment.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage,
approval and publication.
Passed and approved this day of 2011.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Dickens
Hayek
Mims
Wilburn
Wright
First Consideration 11/1/2011
Vote for passage: AYES: Mims, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion, Hayek. NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Dickens.
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published
I !�® CITY OF IOWA CITY ii-on,—
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 26, 2011
To: City Council
From: Tom Markus, City Ma ge
Re: Code Amendment Renaming Administrative Departments /Department Head
titles and including residency requirements for Department Heads
Introduction:
This ordinance updates City code to reflect changes previously made to certain City departments and
administrative /department head positions. This ordinance also proposes a requirement that all department
heads live within the municipal limits of the City of Iowa City as a condition of their employment.
Back rg ound:
As a result of internal City department restructuring, the following changes have previously been made:
1. The "Department of Human Relations," which was previously headed by the "Assistant City
Manager," will be removed from the City Code as the position of "Assistant City Manager" will be
changed to "Assistant to the City Manager." The "Department of Human Relations" will report
directly to the City Manager.
2. The "Department of Parking and Transit" and the "Director of Parking and Transit" will be renamed to
the "Department of Transportation Services" and the "Director of Transportation Services" to reflect
the restructuring and renaming of the department in 2009.
Additionally, the ordinance proposes a requirement that all department heads be required to live within
the municipal limits of the City of Iowa City as a condition of employment. All department heads
currently reside in the City limits of Iowa City and adding this requirement would codify a practice that
has already been put into place.
Discussion of Solutions:
By passing this ordinance, the City Council will be codifying changes and practices that have already
been made internally.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends Council approve the changes to remain consistent with past practices and changes.