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dk City Council Agenda
a�ry Special Formal CI IOWA CITY
*ovember 27, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall — Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
www.icgov.org
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM 1 a Roll Call
ITEM 2. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS — Lincoln Elementary
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) November 13 Council Work Session
ITEM 3a(2) November 13 Special Council Formal Official & 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) Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — October 29
ITEM 3b(2) Board of Adjustment — October 10
ITEM 3b(3) Historic Preservation Commission — September 13
ITEM 3b(4) Historic Preservation Commission — October 11 (5:15)
ITEM 3b(5) Historic Preservation Commission — October 11 (6:30)
ITEM 3b(6) Housing & Community Development Commission — October 18
ITEM 3c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(New)
ITEM 3c(1) Class E Liquor License for Reif Oil Company dba Iowa City Fast Break,
2580 Naples Ave.
(Renewal)
ITEM 3c(2) Class C Liquor License for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E.
Washington St.
ITEM 3c(3) Class C Liquor License for Inc., Limited dba The Sanctuary Restaurant,
405 S. Gilbert St.
ITEM 3c(4) Class C Liquor License for Suzster, Inc., dba The Club Car, 122 Wright
St.
ITEM 3c(5) Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings
Grill & Bar, 201 S. Clinton St. Suite 120.
ITEM 3c(6) Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai Pizza, LLC, dba Pagliai's
Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.
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ITEM 3c(7) Class C Liquor License for Perries, LLC, dba Clinton Street Social Club,
18 Y2 S. Clinton St.
ITEM 3d. Resolutions and Motions:
ITEM 3d(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 985 LONGFELLOW
COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners bought the property in 2008 as part of the
Affordable Dream Home Program. As part of the purchase, the City
granted the owners a loan which is secured by a mortgage. The owners
sold it on November 21 to another family participating in the Affordable
Dream Home Program and paid off the loan. This resolution releases
the City's mortgage to reflect that the loan has been paid.
ITEM 3d(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
la-'-F43 AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SUBORDINATION
• AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND GREAT
WESTERN BANK, NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA FOR PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 2022 HANNAH JO COURT, 2030 HANNAH JO COURT,
705 -707 WESTGATE, 1232 ESTHER COURT, 2934 -2936 CORNELL,
125 S. LOWELL, 315 -317 CAMDEN, 2159 -2161 TAYLOR, 2327 -2329
COURT, 1201, 1221, 1241 MOSES BLOOM, 1267 -1269 SWISHER,
1287 -1289 SWISHER, 1301 MUSCATINE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Great Western Bank has requested that the City approve
eleven Subordination Agreements for properties at 2022 Hannah Jo
Court, 2030 Hannah Jo Court, 705 -707 Westgate, 1232 Esther Court,
2934 -2936 Cornell, 125 S. Lowell, 315 -317 Camden, 2159 -2161 Taylor,
2327 -2329 Court, 1201, 1221, 1241 Moses Bloom, 1267 -1269 Swisher,
1287 -1289 Swisher, 1301 Muscatine Avenue. The owner of the
properties, The Housing Fellowship, f /k/a Greater Iowa City Housing
Fellowship, received funding from the City of Iowa City with the use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and HOME
Investment Partnerships funds and is re- financing their private loan for
their rental properties. The properties have enough equity to cover the
City's lien position.
ITEM 3d(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY
OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1015 DIANA STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: University of Iowa Community Credit Union has requested that
the City approve a Subordination Agreement for property at 1015 Diana
Street. The owner of the property received funding from the City of Iowa
City for housing rehabilitation. The property has enough equity to cover
the City's lien position.
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ITEM 3d(4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
ra AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 609 MANOR DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: MidWestOne Bank has requested that the City approve a
Subordination Agreement for property at 609 Manor Drive. In 2009, the
owners of the property received flood rehabilitation assistance from the
state's Jumpstart Program thru the City of Iowa City. The property has
enough equity to cover the City's lien position.
ITEM 3d(5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
!OI to AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 323
FAIRVIEW, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property received assistance through
the City of Iowa City housing rehabilitation program. The loan has
been satisfied; thus the lien needs to be released.
ITEM 3d(6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
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f�- Y-97 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK
AND TRUST, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1963 CHELSEA COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Hills Bank and Trust has requested that the City approve a
Subordination Agreement for property at 1963 Chelsea Court. The owner
of the property received funding from the City of Iowa City for The Single
Family New Construction Program. The property has enough equity to
cover the City's lien position.
ITEM 3d(7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
td v9g MARKETING AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN
DISTRICT
Comment: The proposed agreement would allow the Iowa City
Downtown District (ICDD) to promote the downtown through use of the
kiosks and select surfaces in public parking facilities (elevator lobbies,
parking booth exteriors, stair towers, etc.). The agreement requires that
such promotion is aimed generally at the district as a whole and it does
not permit advertising for specific businesses. All materials must be pre -
approved by the City prior to posting. The agreement does not contain a
fee for the use of these spaces, however it calls for an agreement on
compensation to be reached by both parties if the use of these spaces
continues beyond June 30, 2013
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ITEM 3d(8) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PERMANENT
WATER MAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA FOR THE IOWA RIVER WATER MAIN CROSSINGS PROJECT.
Comment: The Iowa River Water Main Crossings Project installed two
new water mains under the Iowa River, one of which is located within
University of Iowa property. Based on the location of the new water main,
the City and University desire to enter into a permanent water main
easement agreement that allows for the installation and future
maintenance of the new water main.
ITEM 3d(9) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AMENDMENT #2 TO THE JANUARY 25, 2011 AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND H.R. GREEN TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
ROCKY SHORE DRIVE PUMP STATION AND FLOOD GATE
PROJECT.
Comment: This amendment authorizes H.R. Green to provide additional
evaluation of geotechnical conditions for project design modifications.
The amendment cost is $9,900 and will bring the total consultant services
fees to $704,000. The consultant services and construction costs are
funded through a Community Development Block Grant.
ITEM 3d(10) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
��— 5al EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT WITH MIDWESTONE BANK FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 894 MCCOLLISTER COURT.
Comment: The City provided the owner with a loan to purchase a home
through the "Homes for the Future" program and secured the loan with a
mortgage. The owner is refinancing to obtain a lower interest rate and the
lender is requesting that the City subordinate its loan. Staff recommends
approval.
ITEM 3d(11) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE FILING OF
CERTIFICATION UNDER IOWA CODE SECTION 403.19 FOR THE
/07--S'09- 2012 END OF YEAR CERTIFICATION OF URBAN RENEWAL
PROJECTS.
Comment: This resolution authorizes the certification of debt which
qualifies for payment from the TIF special funds created for the following
Urban Renewal Areas: the City- University Project 1 Urban Renewal
Area; the Riverside Drive Urban Renewal Area, the Scott -Six Urban
Renewal Area; the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Area; and
the Towncrest Urban Renewal Area. This is an annual certification to the
County Auditor required by state law.
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ITEM 3d(12) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY
!a - So 3 RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF RECEPTIONIST - SENIOR
CENTER FROM GRADE 1 TO GRADE 2.
Comment: The AFSCME Classification Review Committee has reviewed
the position of Receptionist - Senior Center as provided by the AFSCME
collective bargaining agreement and has determined that the duties and
requirements of the position are comparable to those of positions in
Grade 2 of the AFSCME pay plan. Therefore, it is recommended that the
position of Receptionist - Senior Center be reclassified from AFSCME
grade 1 to grade 2. Increased cost is approximately $820.00 annually
based on Fiscal Year 2013 wages.
ITEM 3d(13) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE STAFFING FROM THE CURRENT
/j - So+ LEVEL OF EIGHTY (80) OFFICERS TO EIGHTY -TWO (82).
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
Action:
Comment: The Iowa City Police Department has a current staffing level of
eighty officers. The Iowa City Police Department has been awarded a
COPS grant to supplement the cost of hiring two new officers. The
Council approved acceptance of the grant on August 8, 2012. The grant
agreement requires that the Department maintain staffing at eighty -two
(82) officers for a total of four (4) years. The department has identified two
individuals who meet the requirements of the grant and wish to complete
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the hiring process.
ITEM 3e. Correspondence:
ITEM 3e(1)
Melvin Lorenzo Kelly: Emergency Evacuation Plans.
ITEM 3e(2)
Sandie Eskin: North Liberty Pet Ordinance. [Staff response included]
ITEM 3e(3)
Melvin Lorenzo Kelly: Wasteful Spending in Homelessness.
ITEM 3e(4)
Sydney Ingram; McKenzie Fluaitt: House Parties. [Staff response
included]
ITEM 3e(5)
Pax Puran: Kirkwood Ave. and South Summit Intersection. [Staff
response included]
ITEM 3e(6)
Brandon Juniel: Curfew Ordinance. [Staff response included]
ITEM 3e(7)
Melvin Lorenzo Kelly: Neighborhood Crime Watch.
ITEM 3e(8)
Jonathan Bluemke: Requesting a New City Ordinancg regarding
landlord misconduct. [Staff response included]*_S_� oAAjSa�,
ITEM 3e(9)
John Stamler: Traffic Cameras. [Staff response included]
ITEM 3e(10)
Joe Reilly, Jim Schlott; Nathalie Carlson; Brion Hurley; Amanda Froese;
James Ponto: Gilbert Street / College Street development proposals.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
Action:
I r CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: November 27, Agenda Additions
CONSENT CALENDAR (Resolution setting hearing)
/ ITEM 3d(14) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECENRER
4, 2012 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COST F
/a— 5oS CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCHESTER AVENUE BRIDGE OVER RALSTON
CREEK PROJECT (F /K/A ROCHESTER AVENUE BRIDGE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT), DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project involves the construction of a new bridge on Rochester
Avenue over Ralston Creek. The new bridge will consist of 2 -18' lanes for traffic
with 9' sidewalks on both sides, new storm sewer and water main within the
bridge footprint and improved stream bank stabilization in Ralston Creek. The
City will improve the water main and extend a sidewalk from the east side of the
bridge to Seventh Avenue. The existing bridge is considered structurally
deficient and has qualified to receive Federal -aid funding for replacement through
the Highway Bridge Program. The estimated cost of the project is $1,137,983.70
and will be funded through the Highway Bridge Program, General Obligation
bond proceeds and Water revenues.
ITEM 3e(8) Nancy Reimer: Requesting a New City Ordinance regarding
misconduct
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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 at the end of the meeting agenda.
ITEM 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. (In accordance with the City Attorney's
memo of 2/28/07 entitled "Rezonings, Due Process and Ex parte communications ".
Council will discuss items # 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5h only at the formal meeting).
ITEM 5a CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 18,
2012, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE - FAMILY (OPD -8) PLAN FOR 6.53
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT CAMP CARDINAL BOULEVARD, RYAN
COURT, AND PRESTON LANE TO CHANGE TOWNHOUSE STYLE UNITS
TO ZERO LOTS LINE DWELLINGS. (REZ12- 00024) [Discussion only at
formal meeting]
Comment: At its November 15 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment to the overlay
zone and approval of the preliminary plat. If there is an indication that the Council
will not accept the Commission's recommendation an opportunity for a joint
meeting with the Council and the Commission is required. Staff recommended
approval in a memo dated October 24. Approval will allow this property to be
developed with 32 zero lot line dwellings.
Action:
ITEM 5b CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 18
ON AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE JEFFERSON STREET NATIONAL
REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT AS A HISTORIC OVERLAY (OHP) ZONE.
(REZ12- 00027) [Discussion only at formal meeting]
Comment: At its November 15 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the historic overlay designation.
At its October 11 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended
approval by a vote of 8 -0 (Ackerson, Downing, and McMahon absent). Staff
recommended approval in a report dated November 15. Approval of the OHD
zone will require Historic Preservation Commission approval of any significant
changes to the exterior of buildings within the district. Historic designation will
also make the properties eligible for special exceptions (Section 14 -213-8 of the
zoning code) that would allow the Board of Adjustment to waive or modify certain
zoning requirements to help support the continued use of historic buildings.
Action:
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ITEM 5c CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 18,
2012, ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING .22 ACRES OF
LAND LOCATED AT 221 AND 225 NORTH LINN STREET AND THE
ADJACENT .07 ACRE LOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE MIDAMERICAN
SUBSTATION FROM NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION RESIDENTIAL
(RNS -12) TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB -2). (REZ12- 00028)
[Discussion only at formal meeting]
Comment: At its November 15 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. If there is an
indication that the Council will not accept the Commission's recommendation an
opportunity for a joint meeting with the Council and the Commission is required.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated November 15. Approval will allow
this property to be developed with ground -floor commercial and up to two floors
of residential units.
Action:
ITEM 5d CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.02 ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED ON 1ST AVENUE NORTH OF ROCHESTER AVENUE FROM LOW
DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL(RS -5) TO LOW - DENSITY MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM -12). (REZ12- 00025) [Discussion only at formal
meeting]
Comment: At its November 8 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval with
conditions in a report dated October 18, 2012. The proposed rezoning will allow
the development of amulti- family building. oke-1
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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ITEM 5e CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CANNED DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY MEDIUM - DENSITY SINGLE - FAMILY (OPD -8) PLAN FOR
SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS PART 1 TO ADD A SINGLE -STORY RANCH- 'rho
STYLE HOUSE PLAN TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED OPD PLAN FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT WHISPERING MEADOWS DRIVE AND PINTO
LANE. (REZ12- 00022) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) [Discussion only at
formal meeting]
Comment: At its October 4 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendment to the
previously approved Planned Development Plan for Saddlebrook Meadows Part
1. Staff recommended approval in a report dated October 4. The proposed
amendment to the OPD Plan will allow single -story ranch -style houses to be built
on certain lots within the planned development.
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ITEM 5f CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY
1.38 ACRES LOCATED AT 1030 WILLIAM STREET FROM COMMERCIAL
a - 4f soo OFFICE (CO -1) TO MEDIUM - DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY (RM -20). (REZ12- 00023)
[Discussion only at formal meeting] (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its October 4 meeting, by a vote of 5 -0 (Eastham and Martin
recused), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed rezoning provided that the multi - family units built on the property are
reserved exclusively for elderly and /or disabled persons and provided that a
landscaping plan be approved by Design Review to ensure that some usable
private and /or semi - private outdoor space be provided for the tenants and the
area south of the building and parking area be adequately screened from the
single family homes located south of the property. Staff recommended approval
in a report dated October 4, 2012. The proposed rezoning will allo7 the property
to be developed for medium density elderly apartment housing. %
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ITEM 5g CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, ARTICLE
4C, ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS, TO ALLOW FOR THE KEEPING OF
CHICKENS AS AN ACCESSORY USE TO SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED USES
AND TO REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR STRUCTURES FOR THE KEEPING
OF CHICKENS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its October 4 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning. Staff
recommended approval in a memo dated September 24, 2012. The proposed
zoning code amendment will allow keeping of chickens as an accessory use to
detached single family uses and establishes that certain standards and
restrictions apply for said accessory uses and for structures for the keeping of
chickens according to the animal control section of the City Code. Item # 11 is an
ordinance that amends the animal control code section and creates a permit
system for keeping chickens. Passage of the animal control ordinance is
dependent on passage of the zoning ordinance. Staff recommends that item #
10 be moved up by motion and discussed at the same time.
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ITEM 5h CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING 1.1 -ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT .1>;0°
2225 MORMON TREK BOULEVARD FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CIA)
ltSat TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC -2). (REZ12- 00020) [Discussion only at
formal meeting] (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its September 20 meeting, by a vote of 5 -0 (Dyer and Weitzel
absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this
rezoning. If there is an indication that the Council will not accept the
Commission's recommendation an opportunity for a joint meeting with the
Council and the Commission is required. Staff recommended approval in a report
dated September 20. Approval will allow this property t9 be used for a wider
variety of commercial uses including medical offices.
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ITEM 6. ADOPTING THE 2012 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH
LOCAL AMENDMENTS.
Comment: A public hearing is required when adopting a nationally
recognized standard code or portions of such a code. A copy of the International
Fire Code and proposed ordinance are available for review in the Clerk's office.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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b. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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ITEM 7. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
654 SOUTH LUCAS STREET.
Comment: The grant for the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program
allows the City to purchase twenty -six rental units located in designated
neighborhoods surrounding the University, rehabilitate them with up to $50,000 in
grant funds, and then sell them to income - eligible buyers. Under the UniverCity
Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City proposes to sell 654 South Lucas
Street. The amount of the sale will be $155,000 (this is what the City paid to
purchase the home) plus "carrying costs" of approximately $11,400. "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
1,; — 50 7 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
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ITEM 8. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS -
FUEL FACILITY PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project involves construction of a new Fuel Facility at the Public
Works Complex, located on South Gilbert Street between Napoleon Lane and
McCollister Boulevard for City vehicle use. The new Fuel Facility consists two (2)
fuel islands (each with two (2) pumps, four (4) nozzles and a fuel key pedestal)
with an alternate for a third island, a canopy (alternate), three (3) 20,000 gallon
underground storage tanks, and site work, paving, utility extension and
mechanical, electrical and special plumbing /piping systems. The estimated cost
of the project is $665,545 and will be funded with General Obligation Bonds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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ITEM 9. �PROCEE ING WITH TAFT SPEEDWAY LEVEE PROJECT ALTERNATE 7.
Comment: HDR, the City's consultant for the Taft Levee Speedway Project,
submitted a report that identifies a number of feasible options and associated
cost estimates for flood protection and mitigation. If the City proceeds with a
project, Staff recommends Alternate 7 with two modifications outlined in the
recommendations section of the report. Alternative 7 would involve the
construction of an earthen levee, with required appurtenances, around the
Idyllwild neighborhood and Parkview Church primarily along Taft Speedway and
No Name Road and has an estimated cost of $8.1 M. The top of levee elevation
would provide three feet of freeboard over the 1 % annual chance of a flood. The
two modifications are shortening the total length of the levee and rerouting the
off -site drainage. Correspondence is included in Council packet.
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION
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ITEM 10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANC MENDIE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL," TO
ESTABLISH A PERMIT PROCESS FOR URBAN CHICKENS. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This ordinance creates a permit system for urban chickens. The
permit policy including the requirements for the coops and the pens will be
adopted by resolution. Although the resolution adopting an urban chicken policy
will not be on the agenda until Council considers this ordinance for the third time
(tentatively December 4), a draft of the urban chicken policy was attached to the
staff memo at the November 13 meeting. Further discussion of neighborhood
notification is scheduled for the November 27 work session. Passage of this
ordinance depends on the passage of an amendment to the zoning code to allow
chicken coops as an accessory use, which is agenda item #5g. Correspondencgy,,
is included in Council packet.
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ITEM 1. CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE a�K�ns
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL" AND TITLE
10, ENTITLED "PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED
"CITY PLAZA," AND CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED "PARKS AND RECREATION
REGULATIONS," TO ALLOW DOGS IN CITY PLAZA, TO PROHIBIT DOGS IN
SIDEWALK CAFES, AND TO ALLOW DOGS TO BE OFF LEASH IN ALL DOG
PARKS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The Iowa City Downtown District has requested that dogs be allowed on
City Plaza (aka, the ped mall). This ordinance will allow dogs on City Plaza if the
leash is less than 6 feet in length except that dog cannot be: a) within 15 feet of the
playground equipment; b) tethered to public or private property; c) in a sidewalk cafe
or outdoor service area; or d) in a limestone planter. Last, the City Code provides that
dogs may be off leash in Thornberry Dog Park, but the Code was not amended when
the City opened Rita's Ranch Dog Park. This ordinance allows dogs to be off leash in
all City dog parks. Correspondence is included in Council packet.
Action: 1
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ITEM 12. 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, SECTION 4, WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS USER
CHARGES, AND SECTION 5, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL, TO INCREASE THE
DEPOSIT FOR UTILITY ACCOUNTS; AMENDING TITLE 16, PUBLIC WORKS,
CHAPTER 3A, CITY UTILITIES — GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 5,
ESTABLISHING CITY UTILITY ACCOUNTS; DEPOSITS REQUIRED, TO
HOLD DEPOSITS UNTIL ACCOUNTS ARE CLOSED; AND AMENDING TITLE
16, PUBLIC WORKS, CHAPTER 3A, CITY UTILITIES — GENERAL
PROVISIONS, SECTION 6, BILLING AND COLLECTION PROCEDURES;
DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS, TO ENSURE THE IMPOSITION OF LIENS
CONFORMS TO STATE CODE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This Ordinance amendment will increase the combined residential
tenant account deposit for water, sewer, and solid waste from $80 to $120, and
make the minimum deposit for commercial accounts $120 as well. It will also
change procedure from returning the deposits after 15 months to returning them
when the account is closed. Finally, this amendment will ensure that the City's lien
procedures comply with recent changes to State code, as amended. /
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ITEM 13. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE It OF THE CITY CODE,
ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3,
ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS," SECTION 5, ENTITLED,
"USE BY MOBILE VENDORS," TO CHANGE THE DURATION OF A MOBILE
VENDING PERMIT FROM ONE YEAR TO THREE YEARS AND TO LIMIT THE
OWNERSHIP INTEREST TO THREE CARTS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Presently mobile vending permits to sell food and beverages from
carts on City Plaza and Iowa Avenue are issued every year. Staff proposes
amending the Code to provide that the permit will be for three years, which is
consistent with the policy for sidewalk cafes in the street and in planters. The
City will retain the flexibility to terminate the permit upon 120 -day notice if Council
decides to reduce or eliminate the mobile vending program. Additionally, if a
vender, for example, with a three -year permit goes out of business in year two,
the administrative rules will address how a permit may be issued to a
"replacement vender" to fulfill the three -year period.
Action:
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ITEM 14. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY
TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THAT AREA ADDED TO THE CITY - UNIVERSITY
PROJECT 1 URBAN RENEWAL AREA PURSUANT TO THE TENTH
AMENDMENT THERETO 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 CITY - UNIVERSITY
PROJECT 1 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Adopting a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) ordinance is the final step
to establish a TIF district. Upon adopting Amendment #10 to the City- University
Project 1 Urban Renewal Area, and increasing the size of the City- University
Urban Renewal Area, the City must also adopt a TIF ordinance for the amended
area. The TIF ordinance allows for the opportunity of new taxes derived from the
development of taxable property in the Urban Renewal Project Area to be divided
and used for loans, rebates, grants, advances, indebtedness, or bonds payable
for projects approved by City Council.
Action:
ITEM 15. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS
AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL
LICENSING PROVISIONS" AND CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS" TO
REQUIRE A DISTINCTIVE COLOR SCHEME FOR ALL VEHICLES DRIVEN BY
A COMPANY; REQUIRE LOCATION OF A DISPATCH OFFICE TO BE IN IOWA
CITY OR CORALVILLE CITY LIMITS AND ALLOW FLEXIBILITY FOR
DISPATCHING FROM THE OFFICE; RESTRICT NEW COMPANIES TO
STARTING JUNE 1 OF EACH YEAR; CLARIFY LANGUAGE RE VEHICLE
LETTERING, AND REQUIRE DRIVER IDENTIFICATION TO BE POSTED IN
THE VEHICLE FACING THE PASSENGERS. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: A meeting was held with City staff and taxicab companies on October
31, 2012. A summary of that meeting and recommendations was presented to
Council at the November 13 work session. Council directed staff to proceed with
the changes that include a distinctive color scheme per taxi company, changing the
license year to June 1, and requiring the location of the dispatch office to be within
the Iowa City or Coralville City limits.
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ITEM 1 COI DER A RE OLUTI N AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
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LETTER OF SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION OF IOWA CITY SENIOR
C.0 10 APARTMENTS, L.P. FOR LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS (LIHTC)
TO CONSTRUCT A MULTI -UNIT SENIOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AT 1030
WILLIAM STREET AND COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS TO THE PROJECT.
Comment: 3 Diamond Development LLC is developing a 41 -unit elderly housing
project in the Towncrest neighborhood. The developer has created another
entity, Iowa City Senior Apartments, L.P., to apply for tax credits from the Iowa
Finance Authority and to acquire the property. As part of the application, the
developer requests a resolution by the local governmental subdivision supporting
the application and committing local funds. At its meeting on November 19, the
Council Economic Development Committee recommended gap financial
assistance of $300,000 in the form of a grant from the Towncrest Catalyst -
Capital Improvement Plan and $375,000 in the form of a loan financed by
general obligation (GO) bonds. The developer will also apply for $350,000 in
CDGB /HOME funds.
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Action:
ITEM 17. 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 17a Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016. (New full term).
ITEM 17b Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel).
ITEM 17c Airport Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill a six -year term January
1, 2010 — December 31, 2015. (Term expires for Brian Sponcil)
ITEM 17d Airport Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill a six -year term January 1,
2012 — December 31, 2017. (New full term).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012.
ITEM 17e Board of Appeals — One vacancy, for a Home Builders Association
Representative; Or a qualified trade representative, if after 3 months no
professional applies or is appointed, to fill a five -year term January 1,
2013 - December 31, 2017. (Term expires for John Roffman).
ITEM 17f Board of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term, January 1,
2013 — January 1, 2018. (Term expires for Caroline Sheerin).
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ITEM 17g Public Art Advisory Committee — One vacancy to fill a three -year term,
January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2016. (Term expires for Mark Seabold).
ITEM 17h Parks and Recreation Commission — Two vacancies to fill four -year terms,
January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2017. (Term expired for Maggie Elliott, Aaron
Krohmer). Due to a publication error, the vacancies will be readvertised
and applications will be accepted until December 12th and appointment
deferred to December 18th.
ITEM 17i Senior Center Commission — One vacancy to fill a three -year term, January
1, 2013 — December 31, 2015. (Term expires for Sarah Maiers).
This appointment for an at -large member, who is an eligible elector of
Johnson County Iowa but not a resident of the City of Iowa City, will be
appointed by majority vote of the six City Council appointees to the
Commission
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2012.
ITEM 18. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 19. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM 20. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager.
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.
Action:
ITEM 21. ADJOURN (adjourn to work session if necessary).