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ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER. ,✓��
ITEM 1 Roll Call
ITEM 2. PROCLAMATION1"
ITEM 2a Black History Month - February 2012
ITEM 3. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS - Lucas Elementary
ITEM 3a Ella Lowry
ITEM 3b Sevyn Cramer
ITEM 3c Cole Milder
ITEM 4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
ITEM 4a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk:
ITEM 4a(1) January 4 Special Council Formal Official and Complete
ITEM 4a(2) January 6 Council Work Session - Meeting with Area Legislators
ITEM 4a(3) January 10 Council Work Session
ITEM 4a(4) January 10 Special Council Formal Official and Complete
ITEM 4a(5) January 17 Special Council Formal Official and Complete
ITEM 4b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action).
ITEM 4b(1) Board of Adjustment - December 14, 2011
ITEM 4b(2) Human Rights Commission: December 20, 2011
ITEM 4b(3) Police Citizens Review Board: November 16, 2011
ITEM 4c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (Renewal):
ITEM 4c(1) Class C Liquor License for Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S.
Dubuque St.
ITEM 4c(2) Special Class C Liquor License for Leaf, LLC, dba Leaf Kitchen, 301 '/2 Kirkwood
Ave.
Outdoor Service Area for Leaf,. LLC, dba Leaf Kitchen, 301 '/2 Kirkwood Ave.
ITEM 4c(3) Class C Liquor License for Pub On Clinton Street, LLC, dba Pints, 118 S. Clinton St.
ITEM 4c(4) Class C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.
ITEM 4c(5) Class C Liquor License for Chili Yummy Yummy Chili, Inc., dba Chili Yummy Yummy
Chili, 100 S. Linn St.
/a -4L_ ITEM 4c(6) Resolution to issue Dance Floor Permit to Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa City Fieldhouse,
118 S. Dubuque St.
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ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER. ,✓��
ITEM 1 Roll Call
ITEM 2. PROCLAMATION1"
ITEM 2a Black History Month - February 2012
ITEM 3. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS - Lucas Elementary
ITEM 3a Ella Lowry
ITEM 3b Sevyn Cramer
ITEM 3c Cole Milder
ITEM 4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
ITEM 4a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk:
ITEM 4a(1) January 4 Special Council Formal Official and Complete
ITEM 4a(2) January 6 Council Work Session - Meeting with Area Legislators
ITEM 4a(3) January 10 Council Work Session
ITEM 4a(4) January 10 Special Council Formal Official and Complete
ITEM 4a(5) January 17 Special Council Formal Official and Complete
ITEM 4b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action).
ITEM 4b(1) Board of Adjustment - December 14, 2011
ITEM 4b(2) Human Rights Commission: December 20, 2011
ITEM 4b(3) Police Citizens Review Board: November 16, 2011
ITEM 4c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (Renewal):
ITEM 4c(1) Class C Liquor License for Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S.
Dubuque St.
ITEM 4c(2) Special Class C Liquor License for Leaf, LLC, dba Leaf Kitchen, 301 '/2 Kirkwood
Ave.
Outdoor Service Area for Leaf,. LLC, dba Leaf Kitchen, 301 '/2 Kirkwood Ave.
ITEM 4c(3) Class C Liquor License for Pub On Clinton Street, LLC, dba Pints, 118 S. Clinton St.
ITEM 4c(4) Class C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.
ITEM 4c(5) Class C Liquor License for Chili Yummy Yummy Chili, Inc., dba Chili Yummy Yummy
Chili, 100 S. Linn St.
/a -4L_ ITEM 4c(6) Resolution to issue Dance Floor Permit to Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa City Fieldhouse,
118 S. Dubuque St.
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ITEM 4d. Resolutions:
ITEM 4d(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
07� CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 N GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: MidWestOne Bank has requested that the City approve a Subordination
Agreement for property at 415 N Governor Street. The owners of the property
received funding from the City of Iowa City for Housing Rehabilitation project. The
subordination will not change the City's current position, that is, it will remain in
second position and inferior to the owner's primary lender.
ITEM 4d(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
A;--d3 CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT1015 DIANA STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 1015 Diana Street received
assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing Rehabilitation Program. The
terms of the loan have been satisfied; thus the lien needs to be released.
ITEM 4d(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
/d_olit CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 630 WHITING AVENUE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 630 Whiting Avenue received
assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing Rehabilitation Program. The
terms of the loan have been satisfied; thus the lien needs to be released.
ITEM 4d(4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NORTHSIDE
MARKETPLACE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed by All American Concrete of West
Liberty, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The
Engineer's Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City
Clerk.
❖ Project Estimated Cost: $ 747,369.00
❖ Project Bid Received: $ 702,575.26
❖ Project Actual Cost: $ 744,279.80
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ITEM 4d(5)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NORTH
MARKET SQUARE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
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Comment: The project has been completed by Feldman Concrete of Dyersville,
Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's
Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City Clerk.
❖ Project Estimated Cost: $ 325,000.00
❖ Project Bid Received: $ 177,967.60
❖ Project Actual Cost: $ 178,462.540.00
ITEM 4d(6)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2011 WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
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Comment: The project has been completed by Lynch's Excavating, Inc. of West Branch,
Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's
Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City Clerk.
❖ Project Estimated Cost: $ 98,000.00
❖ Project Bid Received: $ 55,780.80
❖ Project Actual Cost: $ 60,881.64
ITEM 4d(7)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LANDFILL STAGE
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1 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed by Connolly Construction, Inc. of Peosta,
Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's
Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City Clerk.
❖ Project Estimated Cost: $ 6,000,000.00
❖ Project Bid Received: $ 4,690,386.48
❖ Project Actual Cost: $ 5,320,917.19
ITEM 4e. Setting Public Hearings:
ITEM 4e(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 21,
La a� 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
658 SOUTH LUCAS STREET.
Comment: The grant for the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program allows the
City to purchase twenty -six rental units located in designated neighborhoods
surrounding the University, rehabilitate them with up to $50,000 in grant funds, and
then sell them to income - eligible buyers. Under the UniverCity Neighborhood
Partnership Program, the City proposes to sell 658 South Lucas Street. The amount of
the sale will be $162,500 (this is what the City paid to purchase the home) plus the
"carrying costs," which are which are all costs incurred by the City to acquire the
home, maintain it and sell it, including abstracting and recording fees, interest on the
loan to purchase the home, mowing and snow removal, utilities, real estate taxes,
and any costs in excess of $50,000 to repair and rehabilitate the home.
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ITEM 4e(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
/02-30 CONVEYANCE OF LAND EAST OF STURGIS CORNER DRIVE AND WEST OF
THE IOWA RIVER TO RAVI LODGING, INC., AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2012.
Comment: The City currently owns an approximate 1.09 acre parcel of land east of
Sturgis Corner Drive and West of the Iowa River, located within the Riverfront
Crossings Urban Renewal Area. Ravi Lodging has offered fair market value, as
determined by an appraisal, for this land and intends to use it for development of a
hotel. The City intends to retain a public access trail and temporary construction
easement along the Iowa River, as well as a drainage and storm sewer easement
over the subject land.
ITEM 4e(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 21,
/d -31 2012, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 3 -4 -3, POTABLE
WATER USE AND SERVICE FEES AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING.
Comment: This Ordinance corrects an inadvertent error that was made in July of
2010 when changes were made to the Water Service Fees. In addition, this
Ordinance will also amend City code to reflect the current fee and policy of the City
with regard to the extension of water mains.
ITEM 4e(4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 21,
2012, REGARDING THE INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH THE IOWA
VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AT THE EAST SIDE RECYCLING CENTER.
Comment: The Recycling Coordinator has worked with the City Attorney's Office to
draft a 10 -year lease for the Habitat and Restore offices and retail space at the East
Side Recycling Center. This lease contemplates that amendments be made by
Council, other than rent increases, which are contemplated to be made by the City
Manager, and modifications to the tenant's obligations to manage of the property,
which are contemplated to be reviewed annually and modified by the Director of
Public Works.
ITEM 4e(5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 21,
/41,33 2012, REGARDING THE INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH THE FRIENDS
OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION (SALVAGE BARN) AT THE EAST SIDE
RECYCLING CENTER.
Comment: The Recycling Coordinator has worked with the City Attorney's Office to
draft a 10 -year lease for the newly- constructed Salvage Barn space at the East Side
Recycling Center. This lease contemplates that amendments be made by Council,
other than rent increases, which are contemplated to be made by the City Manager,
and modifications to the tenant's obligations to manage of the property, which are
contemplated to be reviewed annually and modified by the Director of Public Works.
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ITEM 4e(6)
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 21,
2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
412 RONALDS STREET.
Comment: The grant for the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program allows the
City to purchase twenty -six rental units located in designated neighborhoods
surrounding the University, rehabilitate them with up to $50,000 in grant funds, and
then sell them to income - eligible buyers. Under the UniverCity Neighborhood
Partnership Program, the City proposes to sell 412 Ronalds Street. The amount of the
sale will be $176,000 (this is what the City paid to purchase the home) plus the
"carrying costs," which are which are all costs incurred by the City to acquire the
home, maintain it and sell it, including abstracting and recording fees, interest on the
loan to purchase the home, mowing and snow removal, utilities, real estate taxes,
and any costs in excess of $50,000 to repair and rehabilitate the home.
ITEM 4f. Motions:
ITEM 4f(1) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$13,874,442.51 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2011, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
DISBURSEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED AND PERMANENTLY RETAINED IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE CODE.
ITEM 4g. Correspondence:
ITEM 4g(1) Acting Traffic Engineering Planning: Removal of disabled parking space in front of 430
North Van Buren Street.
ITEM 4g(2) Petition from 288 individuals : Taft Speedway and No Name Road Flood Mitigation
and Iowa City Gateway (Dubuque Street and Park Road Bridge) Projects [Previously
distributed at 1/9 budget session)
ITEM 4g(3) Glenn Siders: Broadway Street Request
ITEM 4g(4) City Engr.: Competitive Quotation Memo.
ITEM 4g(5) Robert G. Dostal: Roosevelt School.
ITEM 4g(6) Judith Dillman: MMGP and City Park Access Plans [staff response included].
ITEM 4g(7) Royceann Porter: Rebuttal of PCRB Complaint # 11 -01.
ITEM 4g(8) Mark Shields, Kristy Hartsgrove, Jennifer Baum: Rezoning support and thank you 911
N. Governor Street.
ITEM 4g(9) Sherry and Amber Christoffer: Until Tuesday, A Wounded Warrior and the Golden
Retriever Who Saved Him
ITEM 4g(10) Susan Ward: Display of City Council agendas & disappearance of minutes [staff
response included].
ITEM 4g(11) Paula Swygard: Thank you (Planning & Zoning appointment)
ITEM 4g(12) Mark Phillips, Libris Fidelis: New Moped Regulations [staff response included].
ITEM 4g(13) Nathan Wyrick: Melrose Vendor Packet [staff response included].
ITEM 4g(14) Steve Dachtler: MidAmerican Energy Community Contact
ITEM 4g(15) Ulla Nilsen: Final Short Sample Clean Air Act Resolution
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
Action:
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ITEM 5. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information" item.
ITEM 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. (Items "b, c, d" will proceed as outlined in the
City Attorney's memo of 2/28/07 entitled "Rezonings, Due Process and Ex parte
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ITEM 6a AMENDING THE CO P E ENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARY OF THE
NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE TO EXCLUDE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 228 & 232
BLOOMINGTON STREET AND 311 & 313 LINN STREET.
Comment: At its December 15 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this Comprehensive Plan amendment. Approval will
modify the boundary of the Northside Marketplace shown in the Central District plan and
clarify that these historic properties are not planned for redevelopment.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
/CX -35 _ 2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
ITEM 6b AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO HIGH DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 821 E. JEFFERSON STREET.
Comment: At its December 1 meeting, by a vote of 0 -5 (Payne abstained), the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended denial of this Comprehensive Plan amendment.
Approval will allow the zoning to be changed on this property to permit high density
residential development. Correspondence included in Council packet.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
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2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
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ITEM 6c REZONING .47 -ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 821 JEFFERSON STREET FROM
COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO -1) TO HIGH DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-
44). (REZ11- 00018)
Comment: At its December 1 meeting, by a vote of 0 -5 (Payne abstained), the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended denial of this rezoning. In a staff report dated November
17 staff recommended approval subject to a Conditional Zoning Agreement that ensures that
design of the building will be consistent with the submitted drawings and that it contains an
appropriate mix of apartment sizes as reflected in the number of bedrooms and associated
living spaces to ensure a quality living environment as determined by the Commission and the
Council. Approval will allow this property to be developed with a 15 -unit apartment building.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
2. CONSIDER A ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action:
ITEM 6d CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING 4.3 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 1920
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-
5) ZONE TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR1) ZONE (REZ11- 00019) (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
ITEM 7.
Comment: At its November 14 meeting, by a vote of 5 -0 (Eastham absent), the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. If there is an indication
that the Council will not accept the Commission's recommendation an opportunity for a joint
meeting with the Council and the Commission is required. Staff recommended approval in a
report dated November 14. Approval will allow this property to keep horses.
Action:
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AUTHORIZ G CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 317
DOUGLASS COURT.
Comment: The grant for the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program allows the City
to purchase twenty -six rental units located in designated neighborhoods surrounding the
University, rehabilitate them with up to $50,000 in grant funds, and then sell them to income -
eligible buyers. Under the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City proposes
to sell 317 Douglass Court. The amount of the sale will be $88,000 (this is what the City paid
to purchase the home) plus "carrying costs" of approximately $2,300. "Carrying costs" are all
the costs incurred by the City to acquire the home, maintain it and sell it, including
abstracting and recording fees, interest on the loan to purchase the home, mowing and
snow removal, utilities, real estate taxes, and any costs in excess of $50,000 to repair and
rehabilitate the home.
January 24, 2012
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
/d -3l b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
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ITEM 8. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
CONSOLIDATION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS,
AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project will expand the South Wastewater Treatment Facility allowing the flood
prone North Wastewater Facility to be eliminated. The North Wastewater Facility site will
eventually be converted to parkland as part of the Riverfront Crossings District. The expansion
of the South Facility will also provide additional capacity for growth and better position the City
for potential future water quality regulations. Operational efficiencies will also be realized. The
estimated construction cost of this facility is $39.7M and will be funded with a $22M grant from
the US Economic Development Agency (EDA), $4.5M from a Community Development Block
Grant, a $2M I -Jobs Grant and $11.2M from Local Option Sales Tax Revenue.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: -D
/a -38 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
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ITEM 9. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 218 AND MELROSE AVENUE TRAFFIC
SIGNALIZATION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS,
AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project will install a new traffic signal at the intersection of the Highway 218
southbound ramps and Melrose Avenue. The estimated construction cost of this project is
$111,000 and will be funded with U -STEP Grant proceeds and General Obligation Bond
proceeds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: A�'G
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Jot -„3g b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
ITEM 10. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK PAVILION
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project involves the installation of a new park pavilion at North Market Square
Park and includes the installation of the pavilion along with new infrastructure such as sidewalk
pavement, pavilion foundations, and lighting. The estimated cost for this project is $102,585
and will be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
Ito b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
ITEM 11. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "PARKING REGULATIONS," SECTION 1,
ENTITLED "PARKING PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIED PLACES," TO PROHIBIT
PARKING ADJACENT TO A CURB EXTENSION. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
COMMENT: This ordinance makes it illegal for a commercial vehicle to park adjacent to a curb
extension, also known as a bump -out, bulb -out, and neckdowns. They are extensions of the
sidewalk found generally at intersections. An example of a curb extension is in front of
Panchero's restaurant at 32 S. Clinton Street. Section 9- 4- 11A(11) allows a commercial
vehicle to stop and park in a lane of traffic if another parking space is not open within 150 feet.
Section 9- 4 -1A(4) prohibits parking within 15 feet of an intersection, but often the curb
extensions go beyond 15 feet from the intersection. The combination of the curb extension
and commercial parking in the lane of traffic (i.e., double parking) backs up traffic and creates
other safety concerns. This is especially problematic during night time hours with taxi cabs.
Action:
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ITEM 12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,"
CHAPTER 1, "DEFINITIONS;" AND AMENDING TITLE 9, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC," TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 11, "AUTOMATIC TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT,"
TO ALLOW FOR RED LIGHT AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
ITEM 13.
Comment: This ordinance amendment will enable the City of Iowa City to implement a photo
enforcement program for red light running violations. Following a request for proposal
process, staff will initiate contract negotiations with a photo enforcement vendor and forward
a recommended service provision contract to council upon adoption of this ordinance.
Correspondence included in Council packet. �44ffvn ,
Action:
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, 2012, AKA "CITY CODE." (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
CITY
Comment: Pursuant to State Code the City must adopt a code of ordinances every five
years. This ordinance adopts the City Code, 2012.
Action:
ITEM 14. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CHAPTER
12, - 4,14 16 J 5, PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, SECTION 8, PERSONS UNDER THE LEGAL
AGE IN LICENSED OR PERMITTED ESTABLISHMENTS, SUBSECTION B, TO AMEND
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NON -BAR AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUE EXCEPTIONS.
(PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: These amendments will add several requirements to the "non -bar" exceptions to
the Under 21 ordinance. They include the ability to require an audit, at the applicant's
expense, to verify qualification, imposition of a PAULA ratio of .25, creation of a revocation
and appeal procedure, requirement for sufficient staffing, and limitation to one "new
business" exception every three years. The PAULA ratio and calculation protocol will be set
by resolution.
Action:
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ITEM 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING POLICIES IMPLEMENTING IOWA CITY CODE
4 -5 -8, INCLUDING ALLOWABLE PAULA RATIO, PAULA RATIO DEFINITIONS,
� CRITERIA FOR AUDITING ESTABLISHMENTS, AND INITIAL DEPOSIT AMOUNT
FOR AUDITS.
Comment: This Resolution adopts the Iowa City Code Implementing Standards required by
the recent amendment to Iowa City Code 4- 5 -8(B). The Standards include such matters as
setting the allowable PAULA ratio at .25, defining a "bar check ", setting forth factors to
consider to determining whether to require an audit of an establishment, and setting the
audit deposit amount at $2,500.
Action:
ITEM 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR LANDFILL GAS, AIR AND WATER
QUALITY MONITORING AT THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL.
Comment: This agreement authorizes Howard R. Green Company to provide engineering
services necessary for groundwater and surface water monitoring and annual water quality
reports, operation and monitoring of the landfill gas collection system in accordance with
State and Federal regulations for calendar year 2012. The total cost of engineering
consultant services is $131,900. Funding will be provided by landfill revenues.
Action:o�t��n
ITEM 17. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY 218 AND MELROSE AVENUE TRAFFIC
SIGNALIZATION PROJECT [UST- 218 - 4(39)-- 4A -52].
Comment: This project will install a new traffic signal at the intersection of the Highway 218
southbound ramps and Melrose Avenue. The agreement provides for Iowa Department of
Transportation Urban -State Traffic Engineering Program (U -STEP) funding of 55% of
eligible construction costs. The total estimated construction cost for this project is $111,000,
and the City's share will be funded with General Obligation Bond proceeds.
Action:
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ITEM 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IOWA CITY TRANSIT TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CORALVILLE TRANSIT AND ELDER
RVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR A NEW FREEDOM GRANT.
Comment: Iowa City Transit and Coralville Transit have partnered with Elder Services /RSVP
in applying for a New Freedom grant through the Iowa Department of Transportation. The
grant request is for funding of a Volunteer Transportation Coordinator with Elder Services for
a program that targets those that cannot use the fixed route or paratransit(Johnson County
SEATS) services for medical related appointments. The total project cost is $60,010.00.
Iowa DOT agreed to fund 80% of the grant at $48,008.00. Iowa City Transit's portion of the
$12,002.00 match will be $9,362.00 paid to Elder Services in quarterly payments. Coralville
Transit has agreed to pay $2,640.00 of the match.
Action:
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ITEM 19. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
Comment: RFP's for this project were opened on October 13, 2011 and the following
proposals were received:
ABM Janitorial Services $ 117,383.86
FBG Service Corporation $ 225,504.00
Midwest Janitorial Service $ 265,370.64
Transportation Services Department recommended award of the contract to ABM Janitorial
Services. This contract will be funded out of the Transportation Services Department.
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ITEM 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID
MOWING, CLEAN -UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND
STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME
TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER
AS PROPERTY TAXES.
Comment: The City has the authority under Iowa Code §364.138 to assess the nuisance
abatement costs in the same manner as a property tax. This resolution allows the City Clerk
to certify to the Johnson County Treasurer the abatement cost to be assessed against the
property. This assessment is being pursued only after the City took many steps to resolve
the matter. The City notified the home owners to abate the nuisance (for example, to
remove snow from the sidewalk) and after the home owner did not take action to abate the
nuisance, the City abated the nuisance and billed the owner. After being billed at least
twice, these owners still have not paid the abatement costs. The City has sent a letter to the
home owner giving them notice that this resolution would be on the agenda, a copy of which
is attached to the resolution. No interest will be charged if the owner pays within 30 days of
the first required publication. Attached as an exhibit to the resolution is a list of the
properties that will be assessed and the amount that will be assessed.
Action:
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ITEM 21. CONSIDER A MOTION GRANTING A 30 -DAY EXTENSION TO THE POLICE CITIZENS
REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FILING OF THE PUBLIC REPORT WITH THE CITY
COUNCIL ON COMPLAINT #11 -02.
Comment: Ordinance 97 -3792 establishes the Police Citizens Review Board and sets forth
mechanisms for complaints. The Ordinance also provides the City Council to grant
extensions of the 30 -day reporting requirement for good cause. At their meeting of January
10, 2012, the Board requested a 30 -day extension. Correspondence included in the Council
packet.
Action:
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ITEM 22. CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES LOCAL #183.
Comment: This is a five -year agreement for Fiscal Years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017
which provides for split wage increases of 1.35% and 1.5% in FY2013, 1.25% and 1.25% in
FY2014 and an across - the -board wage increase of 2.2% at the beginning of FY2015. It also
provides for increases to employee contributions for family health insurance and increases
to deductible and out -of- pocket maximums for both single and family health insurance
policies. The agreement provides for a contract re- opener for wages and insurance only for
FY2016 and FY2017. Other provisions include a modification of the contract provision
regarding temporary employees to establish a 1300 hour work limitation per fiscal year per
hourly employee and establishment of a 7 working -day timeframe within which employees
being laid off may exercise contractual bumping rights.
Action:
ITEM 23. CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA
CITY.
Comment: This is a three -year agreement for Fiscal Years 2013, 2014, and 2015 which
provides for split wage increases of 1.35% and 1.5% in FY2013, 1.25% and 1.25% in
FY2014 and an across - the -board wage increase of 2.2% at the beginning of FY2015. The
second portion of the FY2013 and FY2014 splits will be applied to the 10 year officer step
rather than paid across the board. The agreement also provides for increases to employee
contributions for family health insurance and increases to deductible and out -of- pocket
maximums for both single and family health insurance policies. Other provisions include the
incorporation of the current work schedule into the collective bargaining agreement and the
elimination of Step 3 in the current grievance process.
Action:
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ITEM 24. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. 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.]
Previous:
ITEM 24a Board of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment,
ending January 1, 2014. (Barbara Eckstein resigned).
ITEM 24b Board of Appeals — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1, 2012 — December 31,
2016, for a Mechanical or Building Design Professional; Or a qualified trade
representative, if after 3 months no professional applies or is appointed. (Term expires for
Scott McDonough)
ITEM 24c Telecommunications Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment — March 13, 2014. (Nolan Klouda resigned)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, February 15, 2012.
New:
ITEM 24d Airport Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment —
March 1, 2014. (Steve Crane resigned) See correspondence included in Council packet.
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PTEM 24e Housing & Community Development Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired
A term, effective upon appointment — September 1, 2014. (Michael McKay resigned) See
correspondence included in Council packet.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, February 29, 2012.
ITEM 25. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age
unless specific qualifications are stated.
ITEM 25a
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ITEM 25b
Airport Commission — One vacancy to fill a four -year term March 1, 2012 — March 1,
2016. (Term expires for Jose Assouline).
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1,
2012 - December 31, 2016. (New full term).
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ITEM 25c Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1,
2009 - December 31, 2013. (Termxpires for Dennis Keitel).
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ITEM 25d Airport Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill a six -year term January 1, 2010 —
December 31, 2015. (Term expires for Brian Sponcil)
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ITEM 25e Airport Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill a six -year term January 1, 2012 —
December 31, 2017. (New full term).
ITEM 25f Civil Service Commission — One vacancy to fill a four -year term April 2, 2012 — April
4, 2016. (Term expires for Elizabeth Cummings).
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ITEM 25g Historic Preservation Commission — Four vacancies, one At- Large, Woodlawn,
College Green, and East College St, to fill three -year terms March 29, 2012 — March
29, 2015. (Term expires for Frank Wagner, Ginalie Swaim, Pam Michaud, Esther
Baker)
ITEM 25h Senior Center Commission — One vacancy to fill a three -year term January 1, 2012 —
December 31, 2014. (Term expires for Mercedes Bern -Klug)
ITEM 25i Telecommunications Commission — Two vacancies to fill three -year terms March 13,
2012 — March 13, 2015. (Term expires for Saul Mekies, Laura Bergus)
ITEM 25j Youth Advisory Commission — One vacancy to fill a two -year term January 1, 2012 —
December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Alexandra Tamerius)
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ITEM 25k Youth Advisory Commission — One vacancy to fill a two -year term
January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2012
One (1) person — Tate High
ITEM 26. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 27. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
January 24, 2012 City of Iowa City
ITEM 28. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager.
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.
Action:
ITEM 29. ADJOURN (to work session if needed).
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