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Regular Formal CITY OF IOWA CITY
March 6, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.
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ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM 1a Roll Call
ITEM 2. PROCLAMATION
ITEM 2a Special Olympics Month — March 2012
ITEM 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
ITEM 3a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk:
ITEM 3a(1) February 21 Council Work Session
ITEM 3a(2) February 21 Council Formal Official and Complete
ITEM 3b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action).
ITEM 3b(1) Airport Commission — December 15, 2011
ITEM 3b(2) Airport Commission — January 19, 2012
ITEM 3b(3) Housing and Community Development Commission — December 15, 2011
ITEM 3b(4) Housing and Community Development Commission — January 19, 2012
ITEM 3b(5) Human Rights Commission — January 17, 2012
ITEM 3b(6) Planning and Zoning Commission — December 15, 2011
ITEM 3b(7) Planning and Zoning Commission — January 19, 2012
ITEM 3b(8) Planning and Zoning Commission — February 2, 2012
ITEM 3b(9) Police Citizens Review Board - January 10, 2012
ITEM 3b(10) Senior Center Commission — January 19, 2012
ITEM 3b(11) Telecommunications Commission — November 28, 2011
ITEM 3c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (New):
ITEM 3c(1) Special Class C Liquor License for The Noodle Shop, Co.- Delaware, Inc., dba
Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton St.
Outdoor Service Area for The Noodle Shop, Co.- Delaware, Inc., dba Noodles &
Company, 201 S. Clinton St.
Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Kmarcella, Inc., dba Donnelly's Pub, 110 E. College St.
Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi Chen's, Inc., dba Oyama Sushi, 1853
Lower Muscatine Rd.
Class C Liquor License for Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant, LLC, dba Formosa, 221 E.
College St.
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Special Class C Liquor License for W & M, LLC, dba Thai Flavors, 340 E. Burlington
St.
Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa City, LLC, dba Graze, 115 E. College St.
ITEM 3d. Resolutions:
ITEM 3d(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MERCER PARK
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
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 Engineer.
v- Project Estimated Cost: $ 68,000.00
❖ Project Bid Received: $ 39,352.00
❖ Project Actual Cost: $ 52,158.18
ITEM 3d(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 332 S.
GOVERNOR STREET AND 336 S. GOVERNOR STREET.
Comment: The City purchased 332 and 336 S. Governor St. as part of the UniverCity
program. Previously these adjacent properties were never separately owned. They
share a driveway and a garage. This resolution approves a joint access agreement
for the driveway, a joint maintenance agreement for the garage, and restrictions on
parking on the driveway. Item No. 7 on the regular agenda is a resolution conveying
336 S. Governor St. subject to this easement.
ITEM 3d(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
/a- 96 CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1030 MUSCATINE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The City provided the owner with a loan in 2010 to rehabilitate his home
at 620 S. 7th Avenue, which is secured by a mortgage. The legal description in the
mortgage is not correct; it is for 1030 Muscatine Avenue rather than 620 S. 7T"
Avenue. This resolution will release the lien from 1030 Muscatine Avenue. The
owner of 620 S. 7th Avenue will execute an amended mortgage to correct the legal
description and encumber 620 S. 7th Avenue.
ITEM 3d(4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION 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 LAURENCE SHORT, ET AL, AND TENANT SHORT'S
BURGER AND SHINE LLC D /B /A SHORT'S BURGER AND SHINE, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE.
Comment: Laurence Short, et al, as landowner, and Short's Burger and Shine LLC
d /b /a Short's Burger and Shine, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary
use of public right -of -way at 18 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk cafe.
City staff and Design Review have reviewed the plans and specifications and
required submittals and recommend approval of said agreement.
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ITEM 3d(5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES.
Comment: This resolution is recommending that MidWestOne Bank have its
maximum depository limit raised from the current amount of $75 million to $100
million. Investments at this institution would be collateralized by the state sinking
fund.
ITEM 3d(6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
----r CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2132 HOLLYWOOD BLVD., IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Hills Bank and Trust has requested that the City approve a Subordination
Agreement for property at 2132 Hollywood Blvd. The owner of the property has
received two loans from the City of Iowa City for housing rehabilitation. The property
has enough equity to cover the City's lien position.
ITEM 3d(7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 821 EAST CHURCH STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property received assistance from the City of Iowa City
with TARP (Targeted Area Rehabilitation Program) funds in 2004. The loan has
been paid off; thus the lien needs to be released.
ITEM 3d(8) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
91 CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST, HILLS, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1010 S. FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Hills Bank and Trust has requested that the City approve a Subordination
Agreement for property at 1010 S. First Avenue. The owner of the property received
funding from the City of Iowa City with HOME Investment Partnership Funds in
August 2007. The property has enough equity to cover the City's lien position.
ITEM 3d(9) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
/dr 9a CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST, HILLS, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1541 FOSTER ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Hills Bank and Trust has requested that the City approve a Subordination
Agreement for property at 1541 Foster Road. The owners of the property received a
Forgivable Mortgage from the City of Iowa City for the Single Family New Home
Program in January 2011. The property has enough equity to cover the City's lien
position.
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ITEM 3e. Setting Public Hearings:
ITEM 3e(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 20,
2012, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "FINANCES,
TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES,
BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES," SECTION 6, "STORMWATER UTILITY FEE"
AND AMENDING TITLE 16 ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS," CHAPTER 3, "CITY
UTILITIES," ARTICLE G, "STORM WATER COLLECTION, DISCHARGE AND
RUNOFF," SECTION 10(F)(3) TO CHANGE THE RATE OF THE STORMWATER
UTILITY FEE.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing on a proposed rate increase to the
stormwater utility fee as proposed in the FY2013 budget. A rate increase is
proposed to meet the demands on the City's stormwater management program due
to State and Federal regulations, maintenance on existing stormwater infrastructure
and community improvements and assistance. The single family residential rate will
increase fifty cents per month. The multi - family residential rate will increase twenty -
five cents per month. The non - residential rate will increase fifty cents for the base
rate and twenty -five cents on the multiplying ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit) rate
per month.
ITEM 3f. Correspondence:
ITEM 3f(1) Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (2) NO SEMIS signs for the 1100 block of
North Governor Street.
ITEM 3f(2) Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME SIGNS on the
cul -de -sac on Petsel Place.
ITEM 3f(3) Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE 30
MINUTE LIMIT 8 AM - 5 PM M -F and an ALL VEHICLE LOADING ZONE 15 MINUTE
LIMIT 8 AM - 5 PM M -F with a 2 AM to 6 AM TOWAWAY ZONE on the north side of
the 200 block of East Washington Street.
ITEM 3f(4) Jake Binggeli: First Avenue Railroad Intersection [staff response included].
ITEM 3f(5) Joanna Reno: Notice of Violation for no rental permit [staff response included].
ITEM 3f(6) Bob Oppliger, Bicyclists of Iowa City: Platinum level Bike Friendly Community [staff
memo included].
ITEM 3f(7) Sarah Benson Witry, Leo Baier: Support for Bus Strip Tickets [staff memo included].
ITEM 3f(8) Craig Just: University of Iowa THANK YOU
ITEM 3f(9) Cody Stagg: Iowa City Curfew Ordinance.
ITEM 3f(10) Parker Reineke: Speed limit on Court Street.
ITEM 3f(11) Marjorie Wilhite: Gateway Project.
ITEM 3f(12) Shelby Good: Iowa City Animal Shelter.
ITEM 3f(13) Trenton Bedford: First Avenue and Court Street Intersection
ITEM 3f(14) Felicia Pieper: Iowa City Animal Shelter [staff response included].
ITEM 3f(15) Frank Williams: Southeast Side.
ITEM 3f(16) George Hospodarsky: Animal Services.
ITEM 3f(17) Brian Ceccarelli: Red Light Camera Vote.
ITEM 3f(18) Leo Doyle: Moped Helmet Ordinance Proposal.
ITEM 3f(19) Mitchell Hasler: 21 Only Ordinance.
ITEM 3f(20) Jim Maynard: New Pioneer Co -op interest in SW Quarter of Chauncey Swan Plaza
Park.
ITEM 3f(21) Peter Davisson: Zoning Amendments - High Density [Mayor response included]
ITEM 3f(22) Tony Barrino: Trillionaire Communications
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: February 21 Agenda Addition
CONSENT CALENDAR -
ITEM 3f(23) Tom Baldridge, Del Holland, Mark Plum, Evan Fales, Misty Rebik,
Maria Conzemius, Jamie Kearney, Elise Fillpot, Jim Walters, Doug Goodner:
Payday lenders
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END OF C NSENT CALENDAR.
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ITEM 4. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information" item.
ITEM 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. (Items "a, d" will proceed as outlined in the City
Attorney's memo of 2/28/07 entitled "Rezonings, Due Process and Ex parte
communications. ")
ITEM 5a CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 20 ON A ZONING
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY PLAN AND
SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD
PHASES 3,4 AND 5 LOCATED ON FOSTER ROAD. (REZ11- 00017)
Comment: At its February 16 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a
report dated February 16. Approval will revise the Peninsula Neighborhood OPD and Plan
and Sensitive Areas Development Plan to reconfigure lot lines and the street design, the mix
of single - family row house and multi - family buildings and make amendments to the
Peninsula Code. 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.
Action:
ITEM 5b CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 20 ON AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING, SUBSECTION 14- 2C -8Q, BONUS
PROVISIONS, ADDING A FLOOR AREA BONUS FOR CONSTRUCTING CLASS A
OFFICE SPACE ON UPPER FLOORS WITHIN A MULTI -STORY BUILDING IN A
CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB -10) ZONE.
Comment: At its February 16 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this zoning code amendment. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated February 16. Approval will allow larger and potentially taller
buildings within the downtown provided that they include Class A office space.
Action:
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ITEM 5c AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING, ARTICLE 4E, NONCONFORMING SITUATIONS,
REGARDING THE REGULATION OF NON - CONFORMING DEVELOPMENT.
Comment: At its February 2 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of these amendments. Staff recommended approval in
a report dated February 2. Approval of these amendments would simplify the process for
regulating nonconforming development, such as parking areas, screening, landscaping,
outdoor lighting, and similar as alterations are made to a property.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action:
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ITEM 5d 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)
Comment: At its February 16 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
February 16. Approval of this rezoning would allow construction of parking areas within the
slope buffer allowing the conversion of the building into 16 one - bedroom apartments. 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.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action:,
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ITEM 5e CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF MACKINAW VILLAGE
PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB11- 00018)
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Comment: The preliminary plat was approved by the City Council on December 6, 2011.
Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to approval of legal papers and
construction drawings. It is anticipated that legal papers and construction drawings will be
approved prior to the March 6 City Council meeting. Approval will allow the development of
Mackinaw Village Part 4 a 16 -lot, 3.84 -acre residential subdivision located north of Foster
Road.
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ITEM 6.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF BROOKWOOD POINTE
SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB12 -0002)
Comment: The preliminary plat was approved by the City Council on June 1, 2010. Staff
recommends approval of the final plat subject to approval of legal papers and construction
drawings. It is anticipated that legal papers and construction drawings will be approved
prior to the March 6 City Council meeting. Approval will allow the development of
Brookwood Pointe Second Addition a 20 -lot, 21.95 -acre residential subdivision located west
of Sycamore Street north of Terrapin Drive.
Action:
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 320
FAIRCHILD STREET.
/2- b 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 320 Fairchild Street. The amount of the sale will be $185,000 (this is what the City paid
to purchase the home) plus "carrying costs" of approximately $5,200. "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.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
ITEM 7. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 336 SOUTH
GOVERNOR 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 336 South Governor Street. The amount of the sale will be $180,000 (this is what the
City paid to purchase the home) plus "carrying costs" of approximately $10,000. "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.
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a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
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APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA -
PHASE 3 IMPROVEMENTS 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 provides for the phased development of the Terry Trueblood
Recreation Area. Phase Three Improvements include the park lodge, parking, shelters,
canoe and fishing jetties and a nature playground. The estimated construction cost is
$3,7000,000 and will be funded with State grants, General Obligation Bond proceeds and
contributions /donations.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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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 IOWA RIVER WATER MAIN CROSSINGS
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 two new water mains under the Iowa River. The new
water mains will replace existing water mains that were exposed and undermined during
flooding in20G9-'The estimated construction cost is approximately $290,470 and will be
funded with FEMA reimbursements and Water revenues.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
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APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT 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 includes safety and capacity improvements to the intersection of U.S.
Highway 6 and Sycamore Street intersection including pavement widening, median
reconstruction, asphalt overlay though the intersection, 8' wide sidewalk installation, and
installation of a new traffic signal system. The estimated construction cost of the project is
$1,778,650. Funding sources will include $200,000 in a USTEP Grant from the State of
Iowa, Iowa DOT 3R funds, Water revenue, and General Obligation bond proceeds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
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.
Comment: Public hearing to discuss the FY2013 Proposed Operating Budget, the Three -
Year Financial Plan for FY2013 - 2015 and multi -year Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
through FY2016. Detailed information on the budget became available for public inspection
on February 24, 2012. State law requires that the City adopt a one -year budget. Council
now proceeds to adopt the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013
(FY2013), which must be certified to the Johnson County Auditor by March 15, 2012, in the
format required by the State.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013.
Action:
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09 c) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THREE -YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN AND
FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
Action:
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ITEM 12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, "POLICE REGULATIONS ",
CHAPTER 5, "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES ", SECTION 6, "INDECENT EXPOSURE
AND CONDUCT" TO CREATE TWO SEPARATE OFFENSES TO BE KNOWN AND
CITED AS "INDECENT EXPOSURE" AND "PUBLIC URINATION AND DEFECATION ".
(FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Currently, the same section of the City Code prohibits both indecent exposure
and public urination, and therefore, the same code section is cited whether the offense
being charged is indecent exposure or public urination. This amendment has been
suggested by the University of Iowa Student Government liaison to the City Council and will
create a separate code section for each of these offenses.
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ITEM 13. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, FINANCES TAXATION AND FEES,
CHAPTER 4, SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND
PENALTIES, SECTION 7, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO AMEND FEES. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The Transportation Services Department through the FY2013 budgeting process
proposes an increase in transit fees. This increase will cover a portion of the gap created by
transit operations moving from a government activity to a business type activity.
Additionally, this fee increase will move transit toward attaining a goal of user fees covering
30% - 35% of actual operating costs. The last transit fee increase was July 1, 1996. This
change will take effect on July 1, 2012 and result in an estimated revenue increase through
user fees of $330,000.00. In addition, as a part of our 28E Agreement for contracted
paratransit services with Johnson County SEATS, the single ride fare will increase from
$1.50 to $2.00.
Action:
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ITEM 14. CONSIDER 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. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
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.
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ITEM 15. CONSIDER AN 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. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Temporary fencing is allowed during the first year a sidewalk caf6 is open to
allow an establishment to determine if an investment in anchored fencing is financially
feasible. Thereafter, anchored fencing is required to delineate the caf6. This ordinance
creates an alternative to fencing by allowing planters to delineate a sidewalk caf6. The
ordinance also contains the requirements for planters.
Action:
ITEM 16. CONSIDER AN 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. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Adopting a TIF ordinance is the final step in establishing a tax increment
financing (TIF) district. Adoption of the Riverfront Crossings Urban Renewal Plan was the
first step, (resolution 11 -335) and as such, had been approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission as being in conformity with the general plan for development of the City as a
whole. A TIF ordinance allows the City the opportunity to chose to direct new taxes derived
from the development or redevelopment of taxable property in the Urban Renewal Project
Area to a TIF fund that may be used for loans, rebates, grants, advances, indebtedness, or
bonds payable for projects approved by City Council.
Action:
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ITEM 17. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS AND
OTHER SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 09 -39.
Comment: Resolution No. 09 -39 adopts the "Permit, Plan Review, Inspection and Licensing
Fees for Iowa City Building Inspection Division," which is a fee schedule for all HIS fees for
building permits, plan reviews, licensing and related matters. This resolution changes none
of those fees but adds one additional fee entitled "Electronic Plan and Document Fee." The
City reviews plans and documents for subdivision, rezoning, building, site plan and
construction site runoff plans and issues permits based upon the approval of the plans. To
better serve citizens, architects and developers, an electronic web -based plan and
document submission, review and approval process is being implemented to streamline this
regulatory process. This resolution adopts a fee of $28 for plans and documents submitted
electronically and is necessary to offset the costs of providing this enhanced service. The
fee will be effective upon implementation of the electronically submitted plans and document
service.
Action:
ITEM 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 09 -40.
Comment: City Council has directed the rental housing division to fund 100% of its budget
through permit fees. Accordingly, housing inspection proposes to increase rental permit
fees. Presently the fees are $150 per structure, $17 per unit and $7 per bedroom. The
proposed fee structure would be $157 per structure, $17 per unit and $8 per bedroom.
Under the proposed fee structure, fees for a typical 12 unit, 2 bedroom per unit multi - family
building would equal a $11 cents per month, per unit increase. Fees for a typical 3 bedroom
single family rental would equal a $.42 per month increase. Fee schedule would become
effective on June 1, 2012. Resolution No. 08 -119 provides that rental units are to be
inspected every two years and the rental permit is for two years accordingly.
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ITEM 19. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING FOR KATY L.L.0 DBATRUMPET
BLOSSOM CAFE FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT -
/a- /05 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT
AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT.
Comment: On February 23, 2012 the City Council Economic Development Committee
recommended $35,000 in funding for this project from the CDBG Economic Development
Fund. The Council Economic Development Committee recommended that these funds be
as a loan at 0% interest for a maximum term of 7 years. Due to the quality of the business
plan, prior experience in the restaurant industry (former co -owner of the Red Avocado) and
a history of paying loan obligations, the committee recommended funding this new business
even though the loan will not be fully secured. The loan will be partially secured by a lien
on the owner's personal vehicle and a lien on all business assets. Said project will create
six full time equivalent positions for low -to- moderate income persons.
Action:
ITEM 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ABUNDANT PLAYSCAPES, INC., OF IOWA
CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE LOWER CITY
PARK - PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Comment: This agreement authorizes Abundant Playscapes to provide a detailed master
plan for Lower City Park - Park improvement project, develop construction details, bid
specifications, and oversee the implementation for Phase 1 of the project.
Action:
ITEM 21. CONSIDER A MOTION GRANTING A 45 -DAY EXTENSION TO THE POLICE CITIZENS
REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FILING OF THE PUBLIC REPORT WITH THE CITY
COUNCIL ON COMPLAINT # 11 -03.
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 to the 45 -day reporting requirement for good cause. At their meeting of
February 22, 2012, the Board unanimously requested an additional 45 -day extension.
Action:
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ITEM 22. 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 22a Board of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending January 1, 2014. (Barbara Eckstein resigned).
ITEM 22b Youth Advisory Commission — One vacancy to fill a two -year term
January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2012
One (1) person — Tate High
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, March 14, 2012.
ITEM 22c Planning & Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill a five -year term May 1, 2012 —
May 1, 2017. (Term expires for Elizabeth Koppes).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, March 28, 2012.
New:
ITEM 22d Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO- formerly JCCOG) Community
Climate Action Taskforce (formerly Cool Cities Taskforce) — One At-
Large /Public vacancy to fill a one -year term, effective upon appointment,
ending March 2013. (Term expires for Thomas Carsner).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2012.
ITEM 23. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age
unless specific qualifications are stated.
ITEM 23a Airport Commission — One vacancy to fill a four -year term March 1, 2012 — March 1,
2016. (Term expires for Jo$e Assouline).
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ITEM 23b Airport Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment — March 1, 2014. (Steve Crane resigned)
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ITEM 23c Airport Zoning Brd of Adiustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1,
2012 - December 31, 29,16. (New full term).
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ITEM 23d Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1,
2009 - December 3A1, 2013. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel).
ITEM 23e 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 23f Airport Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill a six -year term January 1, 2012 —
December 31, 2017. (New ull term).
ITEM 23g Housing & Community Development Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, effective upon appoinAment —.September 1, 2014. (Michael McKay resigned)
ITEM . /COMMUNITY COMMENT IF NECESSARY] ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
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ITEM 25. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM 26. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager.
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.
ITEM 27. ADJOURN (to work session if needed).
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