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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-21 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 FEBRUARY 21, 2012 Iowa City City Council Regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Bentley, O'Brien, Rummel, Jordon, Fosse, Hargadine, Moran, Davidson, Havel. The Mayor announced that Planning & Zoning items, 7c, 7d, 7f, and 7g had been withdrawn and would not be acted upon by Council at the meeting. The Mayor presented the State of the City. The Mayor proclaimed Sertoma Freedom Week — February 12, 2012, Ted Halm accepting. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Hoover Elementary students: Baylee Eider and Irene Samuelson. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous. Moved by Champion, seconded by Throgmorton, that the 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: January 7 Council Work Session — Budget; January 9 Council Work Session — Budget; January 24 Council Work Session; January 24 Special Council Formal Official and Complete; January 31 Council Work Session — Budget. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of Adjustment — January 11, 2012; Historic Preservation Commission — December 18 2011; Historic Preservation Commission — January 12; Senior Center Commission - December 15, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission — December 17, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission — January 8, 2012. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (Renewal): Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo- James, 118 E. Washington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kelly Stucker dba Convenience Store, 106 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for El Ranchero, Inc., dba El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.; Class E Liquor License for Hy- Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 812 S. First Ave.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore #1, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Chansy Keomanivong dba Thai Spice Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Carl & Ernie Enterprises, LLC, dba Carl & Ernie's Good Time Pub and Grub, 161 Highway 1 W.; Outdoor Service Area for Carl & Ernie Enterprises, LLC, dba Carl & Ernie's Good Time Pub and Grub, 161 Highway 1 W.; Class B Beer Permit for Stuff Corporation, dba Godfathers Pizza, 531 Highway 1 W.; Class C Liquor License for Coach's Corner Sports Pub, LLC, dba Coach's Corner Sports Pub, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Outdoor Service Area for Coach's Corner Sports Pub, LLC, dba Coach's Corner Sports Pub, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class B Liquor License for RBD Iowa City, LLC, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for RBD Iowa City, LLC, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 12 -47, TO ISSUE DANCE FLOOR Permit to Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. and RBD Iowa City, LLC, dba Sheraton Complete Description February 21, 2012 Page 2 Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 12 -48, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Ekam, LLC., dba Ekam Chicago Dog, 245 S. Gilbert St. Resolutions: RES. 12 -49, AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONSOLIDATION PROJECT; RES. 12 -50, ACCEPTING THE FY 2012 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT; RES. 12 -51, ACCEPTING THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE FLOOD REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 12 -52, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE GILBERT STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT; RES. 12 -53, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD - RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONVERSION PROJECT; RES. 12 -54, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR NORTHPOINT CROSSING, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 12 -55, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER ONE TEN PROPERTIES, LLC, AND TENANT KMARCELLA, INC. D /B /A DONNELLY'S PUB, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 12 -56, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER WILLIAM AND HELEN BYINGTON, AND TENANT LITTLE DONKEYS, INC. D /B /A PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 12 -57, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER CELE C. LUBIN REVOCABLE TRUST, AND TENANT MOTIF, LTD D /B /A BO- JAMES, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 12 -58, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MARC MOEN, AND TENANT STARBUCKS CORPORATION D /B /A STARBUCKS COFFEE #2855 -IA, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 12 -59, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF- WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER 1900 LLC, AND TENANT TAKANAMI LLC D /B /A TAKANAMI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 12 -60, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER PLAZA TOWERS LLC, AND TENANT ETRE PLAZA TOWERS RESTAURANT D /B /A FORMOSA ASIAN CUISINE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 12 -61, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LISTING AGREEMENT WITH BLANK & MCCUNE, THE REAL ESTATE COMPANY TO SELL 928 LONGFELLOW COURT; RES. 12 -62, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1201 MARCY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -63, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK, WEST LIBERTY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1471 BURNS AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -64, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND Complete Description February 21, 2012 Page 3 MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2073 SHERMAN DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES 12 -65, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2641 GABLE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -66, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH MERSCHMAN SEEDS, INC. AND REGENNITTER FARMS, INC. TO LEASE AN ACCESS WAY FROM MORMON TREK BLVD. TO THE NORTH /SOUTH RUNWAY. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 12 -67, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 6, 2012, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 12 -68, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 6, 2012, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER WATER MAIN CROSSINGS PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 12 -69, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 6, 2012, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA - PHASE 3 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 12 -70, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,376,250 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MIDWESTERN DISASTER AREA REVENUE BONDS (IOWA CANCER CURE PROJECT) SERIES 2012, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; AND SPECIFICALLY (1) DECLARING INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF SAID BONDS; (2) FIXING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS for March 20,2012; (3) DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE SAID BONDS; AND (4) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT; RES. 12 -71, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 6, 2012 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013, THE PROPOSED THREE -YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR FY2013 - 2015, AND ALSO THE MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2016; RES. 12 -72, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 6, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 320 FAIRCHILD STREET; RES. 12 -73, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 6, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 336 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $12,170,288.56 for the period of January 1 through January 31, 2012, as recommended by the finance director subject to audit. Correspondence: Letter from Jay Honohan regarding Senior Center Commission Budget Report [Previously distributed for 1/31 budget session); Sally Bowers regarding 911 N. Governor St.; Risa Dotson Eicke regarding Broadway St.; Alyssa Clayden regarding Free Bus Ticket Program; Steven Miller regarding Layoffs, outsourcing; Libris Fidelis regarding What Happens When Iowa City Sacrifices Humanistic Zoning; Amy Butler regarding Charity Contest for Linda Severson memorial [staff response included]; Jean Walker (X4) regarding UI Health Care Master Complete Description February 21, 2012 Page 4 Plan as regards the Melrose Neighborhood]; Cody Graham, UISG City Council Liaison regarding City Code Section 8 -5 -6 amendment; Steve Goetzelman regarding Gilbert St. Road Diet; Jane A. Messenger regarding Second Request for opinion on two proposed new geographic feature names, Cardinal Creek and Cardinal Creek South Branch, Johnson County, IA.; Clint R. Cabney regarding Toxic Fluoride; Robert Sessions regarding Long Term Prosperity; Libris Fidelis regarding Occupy Iowa City - College Green Park Permit; Corridor Black Business Committee — FY13 Funding for community events; Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding New Animal Shelter. In response to Council Member Throgmorton, staff will prepare a memo explaining the Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bond procedure. Bob Oppliger, 1928 Delwood, rep. Bicyclists of Iowa City, requesting Council consider Iowa City becoming a platinum level bike - friendly community. Orville Townsend, 713 Whiting Ave., raised concerns regarding a statement made by a city official in the January 28 Press - Citizen concerning PCDB Board Member Royceann Porter. Brian Hurley, referenced a letter from Robert Sessions re Long Term Prosperity and encouraged the community organize around climate change. Mary Adams, 1172 Hotz Ave., and Oguz Poroy, 36 Highland Dr., appeared re options for the homeless once Occupy Iowa City is no longer at College Green Park. Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to set a public hearing for March 6 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning, Article 4E, Nonconforming Situations, regarding the regulation of Non - Conforming Development. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for March 20 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning, Article 9a, General Definitions, changing the definition of "Household" as it applies in the RM -44, PRM, RNS -20, RM -20, and CO -1 Zones. The following people appeared: Sarah Clark, Brown St., rep Northside Neighborhood Association; Glenn Siders, PO Box 1903 rep. Southgate Development and Greater Iowa City Area Homebuilder's Association; Mark Holtkamp; Clair Sponsler, 413 N. Gilbert St.; Casey Cook, Oak Park Ct.; Sheri Degraw, rep Joan Jehle, 1100 E. Jefferson St.; Yale Cohn; Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton St.; Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr.; Mike McLaughlin, (C); Mike Wright, 225 N. Lucas St.; T. J. Brandi, 1912 Rochester Ct.; Mike Oliver, Prestige Properties; Nancy Carlson, 1002 E. Jefferson; Leslie Schwalm, 819 E. Market St.; and Nialle Sylvan, 1722 Morningside Dr. Individual Council Members expressed their views. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Mims, Hayek, Throgmorton. Nays: Dobyns, Payne, Dickens. Absent: None. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne to accept correspondence from Karyl Bohnsack, Matt Bruckman, Mark Cannon, Casey Cook, Pete Davisson, Sheila Davisson, Michael Feiss, Arthur Floss III, Steve Gordon, Lindsay Hall, Russell Haught, Daniel Knebel, Mary Knudson, Amy Kretkowski, Cecile Kuenzli, Barbara Latenser, Dan Marine, John Marshall, Jeffrey McGinness, Michael McLaughlin, Chad Mellinger, Becca Morgan, Jim Muilford, Judith Pascoe, Michael Pugh (2), Tracy Reiten, Thomas Scott, Glenn Siders, Mike Streb, Robert Till -Retz, Kevin Tompkins, Mike & Le Ann Tyson, Christina Welu- Reynolds, David Wieseneck, Mike Wright. The Mayor stated that items 7c and 7d, setting a public hearing for March 20 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning, Articles 2B and 2C, and Paragraph 14- 4b -4A -7 to establish three as the maximum number of bedrooms allowed within a multi - family dwelling unit in the Multi - Family Zones and in Commercial Zones that allow multi - family dwelling units and establish graduated residential density formulas for multi - family dwellings based on the relative number of bedrooms per dwelling unit in multi - family zones and in Commercial Zones that allow multi - family dwelling Complete Description February 21, 2012 Page 5 units and setting a public hearing for March 20 on amendments to Title 14, Zoning, Article 5A, Off - Street Parking and Loading Standards, to increase the number of required parking spaces for multi - family dwelling units when located within a designated university impact area(UTA), be withdrawn. Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to set a public hearing for March 6 on an ordinance rezoning 1.25 acres of land located at 108 McLean Street from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS -20) Zone to Planned Development Overlay / Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (OPD /RNS -20) Zone (REZ12- 00002). The Mayor stated that Items 7f and 7g, resolution 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 and the ordinance 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), have been withdrawn at the applicants request. Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest on the follow item. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 12 -4463, REZONING 4.3 ACRES LOCATED AT 1920 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS -5) ZONE TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR1) ZONE (REZ11- 00019), be passed and adopted. The Mayor asked Council Members to disclose any ex parte communications, and none were reported. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining. Council Member Payne returned. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 412 Ronalds Street. No one appeared. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -74, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 412 RONALDS STREET. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 658 South Lucas Street. No one appeared. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -75, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 658 SOUTH LUCAS STREET. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of land east of Sturgis Corner Drive and west of the Iowa River to Ravi Lodging, Inc. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -76, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF LAND EAST OF STURGIS CORNER DRIVE AND WEST OF THE IOWA RIVER TO RAVI LODGING, INC. In response to Mayor Pro tern Mims, City Atty. Dilkes stated staff would provide information on the purchase price. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a lease between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity for office and warehouse space at the site commonly known as the East Side Recycling Center. No one appeared. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -77, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE SPACE AT THE SITE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE EAST SIDE RECYCLING CENTER. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a lease between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Friends of Historic Preservation for Complete Description February 21, 2012 Page 6 warehouse space for the salvage barn at the commonly known as the East Side Recycling Center. No one appeared. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 12 -78, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY FRIENDS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR WAREHOUSE SPACE FOR THE SALVAGE BARN AT THE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE EAST SIDE RECYCLING CENTER. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, Finances, Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4, schedule of fees, rates, charges, bonds, fines and penalties, Section 3, Potable Water Use and Service. No one appeared. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 3, Finances, Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4, schedule of fees, rates, charges, bonds, fines and penalties, Section 3, Potable Water Use and Service, be given first vote. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 12 -79, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE FOR PROPERTY WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY SWINE BARN AND BUILDING B FOR PURPOSES OF STORAGE OF CITY EQUIPMENT. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled, "Commercial Use of Sidewalks," Section 3, entitled "Use for Sidewalk Cafes," to allow planters in lieu of fencing, be given first vote. PW Dir. Fosse present for discussion. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, 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. 12 -4464, 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, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved by Champion, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt ORD. 12 -4465, TO ADOPT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, 2012, AKA "CITY CODE." Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Riverfront Crossings Urban Renewal Area, in the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the state of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, rebates, grants, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with the Riverfront Crossings Urban Renewal Plan, be given first vote. PCD Dir. Davidson Present for discussion. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that ORD. 12 -4466, 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, be passed and adopted. The following individuals appeared: Sean Curtin, Muscatine Ave.; Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton St.; Charles Eicher, (C); Martha Hampel, Oakcrest St.; Aaron Garrett, (North Liberty); Ed Walters, 110 S. First Ave.; and Roger Knight. Individual Council Members expressed Complete Description February 21, 2012 Page 7 their views. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims. Nays: Payne, Throgmorton, Champion. Absent: None. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns to accept correspondence from Jim Throgmorton, Greg Graham, Muriel Naumann, Mark Rushton, James Walker, Sam Osborne, Elnora Smith, Timothy Stalter, Judy Pfohl (2), Brian Ceccarelli, Nelson Moyer, Susan Enzle, Jill Butler. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 12 -80, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING THE PARKING CLERK POSITION, AFSCME GRADE 4, TO CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - PARKING, AFSCME GRADE 7. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -81, AWARDING CONTRACT to Apex Construction Company, Inc. for $88,762.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK PAVILION PROJECT. Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -82, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 218 AND MELROSE AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION PROJECT. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -83, ALLOCATING HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013. Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from Lynette Jacoby, Sarah Bhakta. Transportation Planner & MPO Ex. Dir. Yapp present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor noted previously vacancies to Boards and Commissions: Airport Commission for a four -year term March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2016; Airport Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - March 1, 2014; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015; Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017; Housing & Community Development Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - September 1, 2014. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 29, 2012. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Planning & Zoning Commission for a five -year term May 1, 2012 - May 1, 2017. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2012. 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 by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to appoint Scott McDonough, 10 Bella Vista Place, to the Board of Appeals for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016, for a qualified trade representative; re- appoint the following to Historic Preservation Commission - Frank Wagner, 1724 Muscatine Ave., for At -large representative, Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson St., for College Green representative, Esther Baker, 1022 E. College St., Ginalee Swaim for Woodlawn representative, for four vacancies for three -year terms March 29, 2012 - March 29, 2015; appoint Nicholas Kilburg, 915 Oakcrest #19, to the Telecommunications Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - March 13, 2014; re- appoint Laura Bergus, 2231 California Avenue and appoint Matthew Butler, 2602 Friendship, to the Telecommunications Commission for Complete Description February 21, 2012 Page 8 two vacancies to fill three -year terms March 13, 2012 — March 13, 2015; appoint Edgar Thornton, 631 Scott Park Drive, to the Youth Advisory Commission for a two -year term January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2013. The Mayor noted that no applications were received or gender balance requirements met for the Board of Adjustment for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014 and Youth Advisory Commission for Tate High for a two -year term January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2012, both will be readvertised. Council Member Mims asked staff to consider three things during the zoning discussions: too easy to get demolition permits, explore providing incentives to retain building; explore additional review or oversight when 2 -3 adjacent properties (with smaller structures) are combined in order to create one large structure; and further promotion to encourage good landlords, leverage to ensure good judgment. Council Member Mims noted previous discussion re the requirement to clear the full 8 feet of a sidewalk as opposed to just 4 -5 feet in a snow emergency, and requested the item be scheduled for a Council session. Majority agreed to schedule. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne to adjourn back to work session at 10:25 .p.m. Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor Mari K. Karr, City Cler r CITY OF IOWA CITY z--- ®, %umfi MEMORANDUM Date: February 9, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 7, 2012, 8:00 AM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Bentley, Karr, O'Malley, Lewis, and others as noted for presentations (A complete transcription and power point presentations are archived in the City Clerk's Office and available on the City website) BUDGET OVERVIEW AND HIGHLIGHTS City Manager Markus facilitated a power point presentation. Finance Dir. O'Malley and City Atty. Dilkes present for discussion. Department budgets were presented as outlined in the January 4, 2012 memo from the City Manager (IP5 of 1/5 Info Packet); and page number in parenthesis refers to pages in the FY13 proposed budget. GENERAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS ❖ City Attorney — City Atty. Dilkes (pages 191 -192; 210 -211) ❖ City Clerk — deferred to end of meeting ❖ City Manager — deferred to end of meeting ❖ Finance — deferred to end of meeting PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM BUDGETS ❖ Police Department — Police Chief Hargadine (pages 55 -88) ❖ Fire Department— Fire Chief Rocca (pages 89 -101) ❖ Housing & Inspection Services — HIS Dir. Boothroy (pages 103 -112; 290 -293) CULTURE & LEISURE PROGRAM BUDGETS ❖ Library — Library Dir. Craig (pages 121 -136) ❖ Parks & Recreation — Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran (pages 137 -157) ❖ Senior Center — Senior Center Coordinator Kopping (pages 158 -164) COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS ❖ Planning & Community Development — PCD Dir. Davidson (pages 165 -182; 213 -216) ❖ Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPO) — PCD Dir. Davidson (pages 232 -236) Council Work Session January 24, 2012 Page 2 BUSINESS -TYPE FUNDS ❖ Airport — Operations Specialist Tharp (pages 276 -284) ❖ Parking — Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien (pages 245 -247) ❖ Transit — Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien (pages 248 -261) GENERAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS (continued) ❖ City Manager — City Manager Markus, Asst. to the City Manager Fruin, Adm. Asst. Bentley (pages 185 -186; 189 -190; 193 -194; 183 -184; 287 -289; 88) ❖ Finance — Finance Dir. O'Malley (pages 195 -211; 299 -307) ❖ City Clerk — City Clerk Karr (pages 187 -188) Meeting adjourned 3:30 PM. r =Z. -Q ®4 CITY OF IOWA CITY 5 j"' MEMORANDUM Date: February 14, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 9, 2012, 1:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Bentley, Karr, O'Malley, Lewis, Adam, Fosse and others as noted for presentations (A complete transcription and power point presentations are archived in the City Clerk's Office and available on the City website) FY12 -FY16 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) Public Works Dir. Fosse facilitated a power point presentation (archived with the City Clerk), with City staff present as noted. The following handouts were distributed: • FY12 -FY16 Capital Improvement Program (hard copy of power point) • City of Iowa City FY2012- FY2016 Capital Improvements Program Summary • City of Iowa City FY2012- FY2016 Capital Improvements Program Summary (with FY2007- FY2011) • Capital Improvement Program by Category FY2012- FY2016 • City of Iowa City FY2012 Budget Proposal January 7, 2012 • Petition re Taft Speedway and No Name Road Flood Mitigation (originally delivered to Jason Reichart's office September 2011) Project number precedes Project name, and number in parenthesis refers to page of the projects in the FY13 proposed budget, Capital Improvement Program FY2012- FY2016. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES # 3912 Riverfront Crossings Multi -Use Parking Facility (Page Cl) -PCD Dir. Davidson, Finance Dir. O'Malley # 3055 Transportation Facility Relocations (Page C2) - Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien, PCD Dir. Davidson, PW Dir. Fosse # 4850 Rock Island Depot Acquisition (C33) - PCD Dir. Davidson LANDFILL AND PUBLIC UTILITIES # 3137 North River Corridor Trunk Sewer Reconstruction (C3) - PW Dir. Fosse # 3202 Muscatine Avenue Willow Street to Scott Blvd. Water Main (C3) - PW Dir. Fosse, City Engr. Knoche # 3319 Landfill Gas to Energy Project (C7) - PW Dir. Fosse Council Work Session January 9, 2012 Page 2 AIRPORT # 3430 Apron Reconstruction & Connecting Taxiway (C8) - Operations Spec. Tharp # 3442 Runway 12 -30, Part 77 Obstruction Mitigation (C9) — Operations Spec. Tharp STREETS, BRIDGES AND TRAFFIC ENGINNERING # 3808 Park Road 3rd Lane Improvement (C12) — City Engr. Knoche # 3812 American Legion /Scott Blvd. Intersection Improvements (C13) — City Engr. Knoche # 3814 Traffic Signal Projects (C13) — City Engr. Knoche, PW Dir. Fosse # 3829 US 6 East Rehabilitation (C15) — City Engr. Knoche, PW Dir. Fosse # 3830 Alley Assessment Project (C15) — City Engr. Knoche # 3834 Burlington / Madison Intersection and Median (C16) — City Engr. Knoche, PW Dir. Fosse # 3840 Burlington / Clinton Intersection Improvements (C16) — City Engr. Knoche # 3849 Brick Street Reconstruction (C16) — City Engr. Knoche, PCD Dir. Davidson, PW Dir. Fosse # 3854 American Legion Road Scott / Taft Avenue (C17) — PCD Dir. Davidson # 3871 First Avenue / IAIS Railroad Crossings (C17) — City Engr. Knoche # 3921 1 -80 Aesthetic Improvements (C18 -19) — City Engr. Knoche # 3930 1 -80 Dubuque St / 1 -80 Pedestrian Bridge (C19) — City Engr. Knoche, PW Dir. Fosse # 3970 Warm Storage Building (C19) — PW Dir. Fosse FLOOD RECOVERY AND MITIGATION # 3135 South Wastewater Plant Expansion (C3) — PW Dir. Fosse, Finance Dir. O'Malley, PCD Dir. Davidson # 3809 Gateway Project (C12) — City Engr. Knoche, PW Dir. Fosse # 3961 West Side Levee Project (C20) — PW Dir. Fosse, City Engr. Knoche, PCD Dir. Davidson # 3962 East Side Levee (C20) — City Engr. Knoche, PCD Dir. Davidson # 3963 Taft Speedway Levee (C20) — City Engr. Knoche, PW Dir. Fosse # 3964 Rocky Shore Lift Station / Flood Gate Project (C20 -21) — City Engr. Knoche, PW Dir. Fosse # 3624 Riverside Dr. /Arts Campus Storm Sewer Improvements (C10 -11) — City Engr. Knoche # 3967 Normandy / Manor Intersection Elevation (C21) — City Engr. Knoche Council Work Session January 9, 2012 Page 3 [Flood Hazard Buyouts] # 4178 Normandy Drive Restoration Project (C24 -25) — Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran # 4177 Lower City Park Secondary Access Road (C24) — Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran # 4422 Animal Shelter Replacement (C29) — Police Capt. Wyss PARKS, RECREATION AND TRAILS # 3971 Central Business District Maintenance Project (C21) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran # 4130 Parks Annual Improvements & Maintenance (C21 -22) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran # 4137 Frauenholz - Miller Park Development (C22) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran # 4160 Peninsula Park REAP Grant (C23) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran # 4152 Terry Trueblood Recreation Area (C22 -23) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran # 4171 Kiwanis Park Restroom (C24) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran # 4203 Pedestrian Bridge Rocky Shore Dr. to Peninsula (C25) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran # 4222 Hwy 1 Sidewalk Trail Riverside Dr. to Sunset St. (C25) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran # 4321 Waterworks Parks Hospice Memorial (C26) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran PUBLIC SAFETY # 4406 Fire Apparatus (C28) — Fire Chief Rocca # 4411 Fire SCB /Air System Replacement (C29) — Fire Chief Rocca ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT # 4513 Riverfront Crossings (C31) — PCD Dir. Davidson # 4514 Towncrest Redevelopment Plan (C31) — PCD Dir. Davidson MISCELLANEOUS OTHER PROJECTS # 4716 Geographic Information System Software (C32) — PW Dir. Fosse # 4719 Projectdox Quickstart (C33) — HIS Dir. Boothroy, PW Dir. Fosse ON THE RADAR (unfunded protects) # 9 Burlington Street Median (C41) — PCD Dir. Davidson, PW Dir. Fosse # 93 Burlington Street Traffic Signal Pre - Emption (C48) - PCD Dir. Davidson, PW Dir. Fosse # 10 Dodge Street Reconstruction & Storm Sewer Improvements (C41) — PW Dir. Fosse # 14 Gilbert Street / US 6 Intersection Left Lane Turns (C41) — PCD Dir. Davidson Council Work Session January 9, 2012 Page 4 # 16 Gilbert Street RR Underpass (C42) — City Engr. Knoche, PCD Dir. Davidson # 21 Mormon Trek Left Turn Lanes (C42) — PCD Dir. Davidson # 28 Riverside Drive Streetscape (C42) — PCD Dir. Davidson Economic Development - PCD Dir. Davidson, PW Dir. Fosse, Finance Dir. O'Malley • Riverfront Crossings Multi Use Facility • College St / Gilbert St NE Corner (Old Greyhound and Wilson Building Site) • Moss -Green Office Park • Fire - damaged downtown properties • HWY 1 / HWY 6 Public Works Site # 55 Demolition of the North Wastewater Plant (C45) — PW Dir. Fosse Landfill Groundwater — PW Dir. Fosse # 85 Fire Training Facility (C47) — Fire Chief Rocca # 87 Iowa Riverbank Stabilization Project (C47) — City Engr. Knoche Police Firing Range — Police Capt. Wyss QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS In response to questions: • staff will provide information regarding the possibility of elevating only two lanes of Dubuque Street; and will provide Council Member Throgmorton a direct link to the City website for the composite model of the hydraulics • Council will discuss further options for the Normandy -Manor intersection project • Council may schedule work sessions for Gilbert Street Corridor (road diet) and Mormon Trek Corridor • Council expressed interest in expanding UniverCity program • Council expressed support for the Transit relocation project, and sale of the property • Council expressed support for the development of the College /Gilbert (Greyhound/Wilson) site PUBLIC WORKS ( DEPARTMENT /DIVISION /OPERATIONS) Public Works Dir. Fosse presented information on his operational budget. (pages 113 -119; 217- 220; 262 -275; 285 -286; 295 -298) Meeting adjourned 5:10 PM. I = 64 " ® CITY OF IOWA CITY Q I a, MEMORANDUM Date: February 3, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, January 24, 2012, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton UISG: Graham Staff: Fruin, Dilkes, Bentley, Karr, Dulek, Havel, Andrew, O'Brien, Scott, Jennings, Fosse, Moran, Rummel, Yapp, Rackis, Boothroy (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Commission — Airport Zoning Brd. Of Adjustment (x2) — Airport Zoning Commission (x2) — Civil Service Commission — Historic Preservation Commission (x4) — Senior Center Commission — Telecommunications Commission (x2) — Youth Advisory Commission — No applicants, re- advertise No applicants, re- advertise No applicants, re- advertise Paul Hoffey No applicants, re- advertise Mark Holbrook No applicants, re- advertise Council Liaison Dobyns reported that he had discussed the application from Alexandria Tamerius with her and as a senior she wouldn't be able to spend as much time on the Commission as previously and both agreed to re- advertise the position. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 12 — Ordinance amending Title 9 ... to allow for red light automated traffic enforcement) In response to a request from Council Member Throgmorton, Council agreed to proceed with second consideration and begin the February 21 work session at 5PM to discuss the matter prior to third and final consideration of the ordinance. Individual Council Members were asked to forward questions to City Manager Markus or Asst. Fruin for dissemination to appropriate staff and included in the agenda packet. 2. (Agenda item # 15 — Resolution setting policies implementing ... allowable PAULA ratio, .... Definitions, criteria for auditing establishments, and initial deposit amount for audits) City Atty. Dilkes outlined the implementing standards for the PAULA rate, include checks from both University Police and Iowa City Police, and sets forth the factors that the Police Chief would consider in deciding whether to ask for an audit. 3. (Agenda items # 22 and # 23 — Motion(s) approving tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City ... American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local # 183 .... (and) Police Labor Relations Organization ...) Asst.to the City Manager Fruin asked that questions related to the agreements be asked at the work session as staff would not be Council Work Session January 24, 2012 Page 2 attending the formal meeting later in the evening. Personnel Adm. Jennings present for discussion. 4. (Agenda item # 6 — Planning & Zoning items) Council Member Payne stated she would be abstaining on all discussion of the items. 5. (Agenda item # 6b and # 6c — amending the Comprehensive Plan .... Rezoning ... 821 Jefferson Street ....) Mayor Hayek noted the request from the applicant to defer consideration of both items until the February 21 meeting, and asked if the hearings had to be opened at the formal meeting that evening. City Atty. Dilkes stated that was up to Council but noted if the hearing was opened ex parte communications would have to be reported in accordance with her memo in the information packet. 6. (Consent Calendar # 4g (7) — Royceann Porter: Rebuttal of PCRB Complaint # 11 -01) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, a majority agreed to wait for minutes and response from the Police Citizens Review Board [on this letter and IP7 (12/12 Info Packet) from Annie Tucker in the info packet] prior to scheduling further discussion. SELLING PUBLIC HOUSING AND REPLACING THEM [IP3] HIS Dir. Boothroy presented information. Housing Adm. Rackis present for discussion. After discussion Council requested information on whether HUD would allow use of fund proceeds from sale of public housing for something other than affordable home ownership. STAFF ACTION: Contact HUD and report back to Council at another work session. (Boothroy & Rackis) FUNCTION & CONSOLIDATION OF VARIOUS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS JIP4] After discussion Council requested staff investigate possible appointment of same people to more than one Board. Staff was asked to look at the non -State mandated list and gather input from members regarding: • Shortening the length of the term • Reducing membership • Is the Board and Commission needed, can duties be handled by different body • Demographics of current members STAFF ACTION: Prepare questionnaire to distribute to non -State mandated group members to solicit information and report back to Council. (Karr and Dilkes) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [1112 and 1119] January 12 1. (IP2) Mayor Hayek called attention to the KXIC radio schedule. January 19 2. (1 P9) Mayor Pro tem Mims thanked Public Works Dir. Fosse for the memo on the elevation of Dubuque Street, noting it answered questions concerning two and four lanes. 3. (IP6) In response to City Clerk Karr, Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dobyns indicated they would be attending the Chamber Banquet. Council Work Session January 24, 2012 Page 3 COUNCIL TIME None PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP5] Council Member Throgmorton noted recent publicity concerning transporting Iowa City School District students and complications at the Old Capitol Center and with Iowa City Transit. Asst. to the City Manager Fruin stated staff was working with the School District and various other stakeholders involved in the issues and stated staff would provide a memo to Council. MEETING SCHEDULE Karr noted she would change the schedule to reflect the new start time of 5:00 PM for the February 21 work session. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS None Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356 -5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $_ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 1/24/12 Iowa City City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. The Mayor announced that items 6b and 6c, relating to the comprehensive plan and rezoning on Jefferson Street, will be deferred at the request of the applicant. The Mayor proclaimed February 2012 Black History Month, Human Rights Commissioner Orville Townsend accepting. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lucas Elementary students: Ella Lowry, Sevyn Cramer, Cole Milder. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous. Moved and seconded that the 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: January 4 Special Council Formal Official and Complete; January 6 Council Work Session — Meeting with Area Legislators; January 10 Council Work Session; January 10 Special Council Formal Official and Complete; January 17 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): Board of Adjustment — December 14, 2011; Human Rights Commission - December 20, 2011, Police Citizens Review Board - November 16, 2011. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (Renewal): Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Leaf Kitchen, 301 Y2 Kirkwood Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Leaf Kitchen, 301 Y2 Kirkwood Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Pints, 118 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Chili Yummy Yummy Chili, 100 S. Linn St.; RES. 12 -21, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St. Resolutions: RES. 12 -22, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE 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; RES. 12 -23, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT1015 DIANA STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -24, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 630 WHITING AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -25, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 12 -26, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, RES. 12 -27, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2011 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 12 -28, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LANDFILL STAGE 1 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 12 -29, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 658 SOUTH Official Actions January 24, 2012 Page 2 LUCAS STREET; RES. 12 -30, INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED 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; RES. 12- 31, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 21, 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, RES. 12 -32, 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; RES. 12 -33, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012, REGARDING THE INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH THE FRIENDS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION (SALVAGE BARN) AT THE EAST SIDE RECYCLING CENTER; RES. 12 -34, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 412 RONALDS STREET. Motions: 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. Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planning regarding Removal of disabled parking space in front of 430 North Van Buren Street; Petition from 288 individuals regarding 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); Glenn Siders regarding Broadway Street Request; City Engr. regarding Competitive Quotation Memo; Robert G. Dostal regarding Roosevelt School; Judith Dillman regarding MMGP and City Park Access Plans [staff response included], Royceann Porter regarding Rebuttal of PCRB Complaint # 11- 01; Mark Shields, Kristy Hartsgrove, Jennifer Baum regarding Rezoning support and thank you 911 N. Governor Street; Sherry and Amber Christoffer regarding Until Tuesday, A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him; Susan Ward regarding Display of City Council agendas & disappearance of minutes [staff response included]; Paula Swygard regarding Thank you (Planning & Zoning appointment); Mark Phillips, Libris Fidelis regarding New Moped Regulations [staff response included]; Nathan Wyrick regarding Melrose Vendor Packet [staff response included]; Steve Dachtler regarding MidAmerican Energy Community Contact; Ulla Nilsen regarding Final Short Sample Clean Air Act Resolution. The following individuals, representing Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) appeared requesting restrictions on the proliferation of payday lending institutions in Iowa City: Sarah Clark, 500 Brown Street; Ryan Downing, 3019 Pinecrest Rd.; Jeff Strottmann, 426 S. Dodge St.; and Helene Hembreiker, 3002 Parkview Ave. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Sarah Clark. Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest on items 6a -6d. A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the boundary of the Northside Marketplace to exclude properties located at 228 & 232 Bloomington Street and 311 & 313 Linn Street. Moved and seconded to adopt 12 -35, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARY OF THE NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE TO EXCLUDE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 228 & 232 BLOOMINGTON STREET AND 311 & 313 LINN STREET. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted unanimously, Payne abstaining. A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation from Office Commercial to High Density Multi - Family for property located at Official Actions January 24, 2012 Page 3 821 E. Jefferson Street. Moved and seconded to continue public hearing and defer a resolution 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, until February 21. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, Payne abstaining. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jeff Jones and Michael Pugh. A public hearing was held on an ordinance 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). Moved and seconded to continue public hearing and defer an ordinance 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), until February 21. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, Payne abstaining. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jeff Jones and Michael Pugh. Moved and seconded that the 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), be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, Payne abstaining. Council Member Payne returned to the meeting. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 317 Douglass Court. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -37, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 317 DOUGLASS COURT. A public hearing was held on a resolution 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -38, 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -39, 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -40, 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 Official Actions January 24, 2012 Page 4 TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given second vote. The following individuals appeared: Blake Whitten; Shean Cirtin, Muscatine Ave.; Martha Hampfill, Oakcrest St.; Matthew Grimm, 712 Spring St.; Susan Enzel, Magowan Ave.; and Alex Paige. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Dickens. Nays: Payne, Champion, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Chris Huston, Larry Baker, Thomas Carsner, Gary Clement, Jim Throgmorton, Sue Travis (2), Nancy Williams, Paul Weller, Garry Bleckwenn, Carol Potter, Sarah Richardson, Nancy Sprince. Moved and seconded that the ordinance to adopt the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, 2012, aka "City Code," be given second vote. Moved and seconded that ORD. 12 -4462, 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 AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NON -BAR AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUE EXCEPTIONS, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -41, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -42, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -43, 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]. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -44, AUTHORIZING IOWA CITY TRANSIT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CORALVILLE TRANSIT AND ELDER SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR A NEW FREEDOM GRANT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -45, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Champion, Dickens. Nays: Throgmorton. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -46, 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 Official Actions January 24, 2012 Page 5 THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. Moved and seconded to grant 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. Moved and seconded to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local #183. Moved and seconded to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City. The Mayor noted the previous vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Board of Adjustment for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014; Board of Appeals for 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, Telecommunications Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - March 13, 2014. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2012. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - March 1, 2014; Housing & Community Development Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - September 1, 2014. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Steve Crane and Michael McKay. Moved and seconded to make the following appointments: appoint Paul Hoffey, 35 Somerset PI., to the Civil Service Commission for a four -year term April 2, 2012 - April 4, 2016; appoint Mark Holbrook, 317 Fairview Ave., to the Senior Center Commission for a three -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014. The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Commission for a four -year term March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2016; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 (New full term); Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015; Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017 (New full term); Historic Preservation Commission for four vacancies, one At- Large, Woodlawn, College Green, and East College St, to fill three -year terms March 29, 2012 - March 29, 2015; Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill three -year terms March 13, 2012 - March 13, 2015; Youth Advisory Commission for a two -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013. Youth Advisory Commission for a two -year term January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012 for Tate High. 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 8:07 p.m. A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department. s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor s /Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Submitted for publication - 2/1/12. r X�,���- ® CITY OF IOWA CITY 5a_ - n z--� �=o --q 47 k" MEMORANDUM Date: February 15, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 31, 2012, 7:05 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Karr, O'Malley, Moran, Craig, Tharp, Bollinger (A complete transcription and power point presentations are archived in the City Clerk's Office and available on the City website) PRESENTATIONS Parks & Recreation Commission Library Board Youth Advisory Commission Airport * Public Art Committee Mission Creek Festival ADA Celebration Riverside Theater Shakespeare Festival JC Historical Society — Irving Weber Days Corridor Black Business Committee Summer of the Arts Iowa City Community String Orchestra Bike to Work Week Iowa City Book Festival Historic Preservation Commission Landlocked Film Festival 319 Music Fest * PowerPoint presentation - Clay Claussen, Cara Hamann - Tom Martin, Susan Craig - Sam Fosse - Michael Tharp, Minnetta Gardinier - Jan Finlayson - Andre Perry - Keith Ruff - Jody Hovland, Ron Clark, Jennifer Holan - Meagan McCollum - Kenneth Longdon - Steve Parrott, Lisa Barnes - Laura Semken - Anne Duggan - Kristi Bontrager - Alicia Trimble - Mary Blackwood - James Mims, Ryan Fisher Council Work Session January 31, 2012 Page 2 Handouts distributed at presentations: ➢ City of Iowa City - General Fund Community Event and Program Funding ➢ Iowa City Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan Executive Summary ➢ Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Drawings ➢ Corridor Black Business Committee Community Event Application for FY13 ➢ The Englert Fall 2011 Calendar ➢ Congolese Independence Day, June 2012 (University of Iowa New Services) ➢ JC Board of Supervisors Agenda re African American History Month ➢ Information on businesses ➢ Survey for African American Holiday Celebrations in Iowa City, Iowa ➢ Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County 318 Music Fest After presentations a majority agreed to the following community event funding requests: 319 Music Fest $ 3,000 Iowa City Book Festival 1,000 Iowa City Community String Orchestra 200 4t" of July Fireworks 23,000 Landlocked Film Festival 3,000 Mission Creek Festival 4,000 Riverside Theatre Shakespeare Festival 5,000 Summer of the Arts 67,000 TOTAL $106,200 DISCUSSION Finance Dir. O'Malley updated Council on property valuation changes. Council requested that staff present funding recommendations next year for community event funding requests. Meeting adjourned 9:50 PM. 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 JANUARY 24, 2012 Iowa City City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Staff members present: Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bentley, Andrew, Miklo, O'Brien, Fay, Moran, Neumann, Clark, Hargadine, Yapp, Fosse. The Mayor announced that items 6b and 6c, relating to the comprehensive plan and rezoning on Jefferson Street, will be deferred at the request of the applicant. The Mayor proclaimed February 2012 Black History Month, Human Rights Commissioner Orville Townsend accepting. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lucas Elementary students: Ella Lowry, Sevyn Cramer, Cole Milder. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous. Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that the 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: January 4 Special Council Formal Official and Complete; January 6 Council Work Session — Meeting with Area Legislators; January 10 Council Work Session; January 10 Special Council Formal Official and Complete; January 17 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): Board of Adjustment — December 14, 2011; Human Rights Commission - December 20, 2011; Police Citizens Review Board - November 16, 2011. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (Renewal): Class C Liquor License for Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.; 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 Y2 Kirkwood Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Pub On Clinton Street, LLC, dba Pints, 118 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Chili Yummy Yummy Chili, Inc., dba Chili Yummy Yummy Chili, 100 S. Linn St.; RES. 12 -21, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St. Resolutions: RES. 12 -22, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE 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; RES. 12 -23, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT1015 DIANA STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -24, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 630 WHITING AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -25, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 12 -26, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 12 -27, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2011 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 12 -28, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LANDFILL STAGE 1 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Complete Description January 24, 2012 Page 2 Setting Public Hearings: RES. 12 -29, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 658 SOUTH LUCAS STREET; RES. 12 -30, INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED 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; RES. 12- 31, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 21, 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; RES. 12 -32, 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; RES. 12 -33, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012, REGARDING THE INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH THE FRIENDS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION (SALVAGE BARN) AT THE EAST SIDE RECYCLING CENTER; RES. 12 -34, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 412 RONALDS STREET. Motions: 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. Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planning regarding Removal of disabled parking space in front of 430 North Van Buren Street; Petition from 288 individuals regarding 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); Glenn Siders regarding Broadway Street Request; City Engr. regarding Competitive Quotation Memo; Robert G. Dostal regarding Roosevelt School; Judith Dillman regarding MMGP and City Park Access Plans [staff response included]; Royceann Porter regarding Rebuttal of PCRB Complaint # 11- 01; Mark Shields, Kristy Hartsgrove, Jennifer Baum regarding Rezoning support and thank you 911 N. Governor Street; Sherry and Amber Christoffer regarding Until Tuesday, A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him; Susan Ward regarding Display of City Council agendas & disappearance of minutes [staff response included]; Paula Swygard regarding Thank you (Planning & Zoning appointment); Mark Phillips, Libris Fidelis regarding New Moped Regulations [staff response included]; Nathan Wyrick regarding Melrose Vendor Packet [staff response included]; Steve Dachtler regarding MidAmerican Energy Community Contact; Ulla Nilsen regarding Final Short Sample Clean Air Act Resolution. The following individuals, representing Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) appeared requesting restrictions on the proliferation of payday lending institutions in Iowa City: Sarah Clark, 500 Brown Street, Ryan Downing, 3019 Pinecrest Rd., Jeff Strottmann, 426 S. Dodge St.; and Helene Hembreiker, 3002 Parkview Ave. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Mims to accept correspondence from Sarah Clark. Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest on items 6a -6d. A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the boundary of the Northside Marketplace to exclude properties located at 228 & 232 Bloomington Street and 311 & 313 Linn Street. Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt 12 -35, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARY OF THE NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE TO EXCLUDE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 228 & 232 BLOOMINGTON STREET AND 311 & 313 LINN STREET. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining. Complete Description January 24, 2012 Page 3 A public hearing was held on a resolution 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. Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to continue public hearing and defer a resolution 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, until February 21. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining. Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Jeff Jones and Michael Pugh. A public hearing was held on an ordinance 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). Moved by Champion, seconded by Throgmorton, to continue public hearing and defer an ordinance 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), until February 21. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining. Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Jeff Jones and Michael Pugh. Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, that the 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), be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining. Council Member Payne returned to the meeting. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 317 Douglass Court. No one appeared. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -37, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 317 DOUGLASS COURT. A public hearing was held on a resolution 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. No one appeared. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -38, 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution 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. No one appeared. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -39, 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the North Market Square Park Pavilion Project, establishing Complete Description January 24, 2012 Page 4 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. No one appeared. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 12 -40, 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. Individual Council Members expressed appreciation for the project. Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that the 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, be given first vote. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the 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, be given second vote. The Mayor reported that Council had agreed to schedule a work session on February 21 prior to consideration of the third vote. The following individuals appeared: Blake Whitten; Shean Cirtin, Muscatine Ave.; Martha Hampfill, Oakcrest St.; Matthew Grimm, 712 Spring St.; Susan Enzel, Magowan Ave.; and Alex Paige. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Dickens. Nays: Payne, Champion, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Moved by Dickens, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from Chris Huston, Larry Baker, Thomas Carsner, Gary Clement, Jim Throgmorton, Sue Travis (2), Nancy Williams, Paul Weller, Garry Bleckwenn, Carol Potter, Sarah Richardson, Nancy Sprince. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance to adopt the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, 2012, aka "City Code," be given second vote. Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 12 -4462, 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 AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NON -BAR AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUE EXCEPTIONS, be passed and adopted. City Atty. Dilkes stated the effective date of the ordinance would be May 1 to allow completion of those already in process. Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -41, 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. In response to Champion, the City Atty. stated the ordinance is effective when the application is made and looking back 12 months. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -42, 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. Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -43, 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]. Complete Description January 24, 2012 Page 5 Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -44, AUTHORIZING IOWA CITY TRANSIT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CORALVILLE TRANSIT AND ELDER SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR A NEW FREEDOM GRANT. Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 12 -45, AWARDING CONTRACT to ABM Janitorial Services for $117,383.86 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT. Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Champion, Dickens. Nays: Throgmorton. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -46, 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. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to grant 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. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local #183. Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City. The Mayor noted the previous vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Board of Adjustment for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014; Board of Appeals for 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; Telecommunications Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - March 13, 2014. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2012. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - March 1, 2014; Housing & Community Development Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - September 1, 2014. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Steve Crane and Michael McKay. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to make the following appointments: appoint Paul Hoffey, 35 Somerset PI., to the Civil Service Commission for a four -year term April 2, 2012 - April 4, 2016; appoint Mark Holbrook, 317 Fairview Ave., to the Senior Center Commission for a three - year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014. The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Commission for a four -year term March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2016; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 (New full term); Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015, Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017 (New full term); Historic Preservation Commission for four vacancies, one At- Large, Woodlawn, College Green, and East College St, to fill three -year terms March 29, 2012 - March 29, 2015; Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill three -year terms March 13, Complete Description January 24, 2012 Page 6 2012 — March 13, 2015; Youth Advisory Commission for a two -year term January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2013. Youth Advisory Commission for a two -year term January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2012 for Tate High. 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 Throgmorton reported on a meeting with Henri Harper and students in the Fast Trac program. Council Member Dobyns congratulated Lucas Elementary students on receiving the Citizenship Awards earlier in the meeting; and encouraged sophomores and juniors in high school sot consider getting involved in the community and suggested applying for the Youth Advisory Commission. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn meeting 8:07 p.m. Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk