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City Council Agenda
Regular Formal
December 18, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall — Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
www.icgov.orq
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM 1 a Roll Call
CITY OF IOWA CITY
ITEM 2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
ITEM 2a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk:
ITEM 2a(1)
November 26 Council Work Session
ITEM 2a(2)
November 27 Council Work Session
ITEM 2a(3)
November 27 Special Council Formal Official & Complete
ITEM 2a(4)
December 4 Council Formal Official & Complete
ITEM 2a(5)
December 7 Special Council Formal Official & Complete
ITEM 2b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and
recommendations contained in minutes become
separate Council action).
ITEM 2b(1)
Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — November 13
ITEM 2b(2)
Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — November 15
ITEM 2b(3)
Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — November 19
ITEM 2b(4)
Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — December 3
ITEM 2b(5)
Airport Commission — October 18
ITEM 2b(6)
Planning & Zoning Commission — October 18
ITEM 2b(7)
Planning & Zoning Commission — November 8
ITEM 2b(8)
Planning & Zoning Commission — November 15
ITEM 2b(9)
Police Citizens Review Board — November 20
ITEM 2b(10)
Senior Center Commission — August 16
ITEM 2b(11)
Telecommunications Commission — October 22
Commissions (any
effective only upon
ITEM 2c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(Renewal)
ITEM 2c(1) Class C Liquor License for Mekong Enterprises, Inc., dba Mekong
Restaurant, 5 Sturgis Corner Drive, Suite 1000.
ITEM 2c(2) Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, LLC., dba Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.
ITEM 2c(3) Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Carlos
O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront Dr.
ia-- sl• ITEM 2c(4) Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Albasri, LLC, dba Zombies, 316 E.
Burlington St.
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ITEM 2d. Resolutions and Motions:
ITEM 2d(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS
la 56 IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BY ELIMINATING ONE
LIBRARY COORDINATOR, ONE LIBRARIAN II, 3.5 LIBRARY CLERKS
AND ADDING ONE SUPERVISING LIBRARIAN, ONE SENIOR
LIBRARIAN, AND THREE LIBRARY ASSISTANT Is.
Comment: Due to retirements and changing personnel needs at the
Library several staffing changes are recommended that eliminate a half
time position, downgrade a management position and upgrade three
Library Clerk and one Librarian II positions. These changes result in a
smaller staff overall and a FY14 budget savings of approximately
$49,700.
ITEM 2d(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
Aa ".stko 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 630 WHITING AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: MidWestOne Bank has requested that the City approve a
Subordination Agreement for property at 630 Whiting Avenue. In 2001,
the owners of the property received housing rehabilitation assistance from
City of Iowa City. The property has enough equity to cover the City's lien
position.
ITEM 2d(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
ld- X1'7 AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 162
DARTMOUTH STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property received assistance through the
City of Iowa City housing rehabilitation program. The loan has been paid
off, thus the lien needs to be released.
ITEM 2d(4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
/J.- '51 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 708 5T" AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: MidWestOne Bank has requested that the City approve a
Subordination Agreement for property at 708 5th Avenue. 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.
ITEM 2d(5) CONSIDER A MOTION ACCEPTING THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN
DISTRICT'S FY 13 AND FY 14 BUDGETS AND DIRECTING STAFF TO
INCORPORATE THE CORRESPONDING FIGURES INTO THE CITY'S
RESPECTIVE BUDGETS.
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Comment: The operating agreement between the City of Iowa City and
the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) stipulates the process for City
approval and incorporation of the district's annual budget. Staff has found
that the two budgets are in compliance with the terms of the original
petition, enabling ordinance and operating agreement.
ITEM 2d(6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW GENERAL
�a- 51 GUIDELINES TO ASSESS FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 10 -35.
Comment: Recently the Fire Department has been receiving an increasing
number of calls from service- provider entities seeking assistance in non -
emergency matters, often simply looking for assistance in moving a person
from the floor to a chair, and similar manual labor assistance. The revised
resolution calls for cost recovery from entities when they call the Fire
Department seeking assistance in non - emergency matters when they
themselves charge for services provided. Private citizens needing personal
assistance in their own homes will not be charged.
ITEM 2d(7) CONSIDER A RESOL TION A ARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYO TO SIG AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FO CONSTR CTION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS FU FACILITY PROJE
Comment: Bids fo his project will be t en on Th sday, December 13,
2012 at 3:00 p.m. ff will review the b' sand a commendation for
award will for presente o Council at the uncil me 'ng on Tuesday,
December 18th. The estim d cost of the prod ct is $665, 45 and will be
funded with General Obligation rids.
ITEM 2d(8) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE S.
DUBUQUE STREET STORM SEWER AND WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed by Schrader Excavating &
Grading of Walford, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and
specifications. The Engineer's Report and Performance and Payment
bonds are on file with the City Clerk.
❖ Project Estimated Cost: $ 355,000.00
❖ Project Bid Received: $ 313,297.05
❖ Project Actual Cost: $ 348,617.94
ITEM 2d(9) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION - --- ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY FIRE STATION NO. 4 PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed by Corporate Contractors,
Inc. of Beloit, Wisconsin, in substantial accordance with the plans and
specifications. The Engineer's Report and Performance and Payment
bonds are on file with the City Clerk.
❖ Project Estimated Cost: $ 3,021,072.00
❖ Project Bid Received: $ 2,468,468.00
❖ Project Actual Cost: $ 2,610,260.27
CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: December 18, Agenda Additions, Revision
CONSENT CALENDAR (Resolution)
ITEM 2d(7) (Revised) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC WORKS FUEL FACILITY PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, December 13, 2012, and the
following bids were received:
(Correspond
ITEM 2f(7) (Addition) Mark Patton: Open House
ITEM 2f(8) (Addition) James & Patricia Ephgrave: Gun Violence
Base Bid
Alternates #1 & #2
Selzer Werderitsch Assoc. Iowa City, IA
$ 641,641.00
$ 80,750.00
Tricon General Const.
Dubuque , IA
$ 643,900.00
$ 79,000.00
Woodruff Construction
Fort Dodge, IA
$ 644,800.00
$ 79,100.00
Portzen Construction
Dubuque, IA
$ 649,000.00
$ 79,900.00
Calacci Construction
Iowa City, IA
$ 665,500.00
$ 81,000.00
City Const. Group
Iowa City, IA
$ 709,845.00
$ 95,000.00
Seneca Companies
Des Moines, IA
$ 784,000.00
$ 95,664.00
RMD Holdings, Inc.
Chesterfield, MI
$ 917,805.00
$ 110,476.00
Engineer's Estimate
$ 665,545.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend
award of the contract to Selzer Werderitsch
Associates of Iowa City,
Iowa in the amount of $722,391.00 which includes Alternates #1 and
#2. The project will be funded with General Obligation
bond proceeds.
(Correspond
ITEM 2f(7) (Addition) Mark Patton: Open House
ITEM 2f(8) (Addition) James & Patricia Ephgrave: Gun Violence
December 18, 2012
ITEM 2d(10)
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ITEM 2d(11)
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ITEM 2d(12)
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AMENDMENT #1 TO THE AUGUST 2, 2011 AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HDR ENGINEERING,
INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR
THE TAFT SPEEDWAY FLOOD MITIGATION STUDY PROJECT.
Comment: During the course of the Taft Speedway Flood Mitigation
Study, there became a need to address the large amount of public input
and to add an additional public meeting. To properly address public
questions and concerns and satisfactorily complete the evaluation of flood
mitigation alternatives, additional services were required to explore the
soil stability in the Taft Speedway area. Compensation for additional
services was negotiated with HDR Engineering, Inc. based on an hourly
rate and compiled throughout the study. The fee for services performed
by HDR beyond the original scope is $17,082.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AMENDMENT #1 TO THE JUNE 30, 2009 AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MMS CONSULTANTS,
INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR
THE WEST SIDE LEVEE PROJECT.
Comment: The City of Iowa City entered into a contract for consulting
services with MMS Consultants, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa, on June 30,'
2009 to prepare preliminary and final design drawings and specifications
for a flood control levee and necessary appurtenances. During final
design, the City directed MMS to review and modify the design plans and
specifications so they would meet the requirements of the funding source
(CDBG).. The City also directed MMS to review and modify the design of
the storm water pumping stations to provide additional operation and
maintenance benefits. A fee of $71,400 has been negotiated with MMS
for services performed beyond the original scope and will be funded by
CDBG funds.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH MCLAUGHLIN
WHITEWATER DESIGN GROUP FOR THE IOWA RIVER
RESTORATION /BURLINGTON STREET DAM MODIFICATION
PROJECT.
Comment: Following an RFP, City staff recommends that the City enter
into a consultant agreement with McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group of
Denver, CO to create preliminary design options for the modification of
the dam, and after Council selects an option, to design the final
modification including safety improvements, riverbank stabilization, fish
passage, and educational and recreational opportunities. The fee is
$360,140 to be paid primarily with grant funds as outlined in the staff
memo.
December 18, 2012
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ITEM 2d(13) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN A CONTRACT WITH T2 SYSTEMS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 6
PAY ON FOOT MACHINES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT.
ITEM 2d(14)
ITEM 2d(15)
Comment: This purchase will allow the Transportation Services
Department to install 6 additional pay on foot stations in our parking
facilities, completing the installations at the Capitol Street, Dubuque
Street and Tower Place facilities. The amount of this purchase is
$236,680.00 to be funded from parking operations as a part of CIP project
3009 — Parking Facility and Enforcement Automation.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE
OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AND RESCINDING AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NUMBER 11 -376 PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHING SAID
FEES AND CHARGES.
Comment: The Parks and Recreation Commission and staff review fees
and charges annually and increases are considered in order to help
support the Recreation Division's budget. A 3 -year plan has been
established with FY13 fee changes being recommended for adoption at
this time, and FY14 and FY15 increases tentatively identified. Some of
the FY13 changes may actually be implemented in FY12 because the
summer season begins in FY12 but continues into FY13. The Parks and
Recreation Commission reviewed and adopted the proposed changes at
their meeting of November 12, 2012.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF
FOUR HEAVY DUTY CAB / CHASSIS TRUCKS AND FOUR MULTI-
PURPOSE DUMP TRUCK BODIES.
Comment: This Resolution will approve the procurement of four new heavy
duty cab / chassis trucks and multi- purpose dump truck bodies. The cab /
chassis procurement follows a bid in which three bids were received and
the lowest cost, (2014 Freightliner 108SD), for four units is $290,872.00.
The multi - purpose dump body procurement follows a Request for Proposal
in which six proposals were received and scored. The Henderson flat floor
configuration received the top overall score. The total purchase of four
multi - purpose dump bodies is $153,644.00. Each purchase exceeds the
$150,000.00 spending authority of the City Manager, and so requires
Council approval. The units being replaced will be sold after the new units
are placed in service.
ITEM 2d(16) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARY
/a _5019 COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 FOR THE CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK.
Comment: City Council held an executive session on December 7th to
evaluate the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The resolution
provides the following salary increases: City Manager - $170,000; City
Attorney - $81,406.92; City Clerk - $104,956.80.
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ITEM 2d(17) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $13,343,967.24 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1
THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2012, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. DISBURSEMENTS ARE
PUBLISHED AND PERMANENTLY RETAINED IN THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE CODE.
ITEM 2e. Setting Public Hearing
ITEM 2e(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF AND
SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION (JANUARY 3) AND PUBLIC
149-53-0 HEARING (JANUARY 22) ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO
THE CITY - UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL PLAN IN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Recent state code changes require that urban renewal plans
must be amended to include potential urban renewal projects. A
Resolution of Necessity is required as a preliminary step to amending an
Urban Renewal Plan. This Resolution of Necessity for Amendment #11 to
the City- University Project I Urban Renewal Area sets the dates of a
consultation to be held with other taxing jurisdictions in the county and for
a Public Hearing on the proposed amendment.
ITEM 2e(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 8T"
OF JANUARY, 2013 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
la -5a CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SOUTH HICKORY HILL PARK SAFE ROOM 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 will include the construction of an ADA accessible
restroom and safe room facility at South Hickory Hill Park. Construction
shall include, but not be limited to, cast in place concrete walls,
mechanical, electrical and plumbing, a drinking fountain, site paving an
asphalt trail and finished site grading. The contractor will be responsible
for all associated mechanical, structural, paving and electrical work. The
estimated construction cost is $275,774 and will be funded with Hazard
Mitigation Grant Project Funds through FEMA and General Obligation
Bonds, the cost share is 75% Federal, 10% state and 15% local funds.
ITEM 2f. Correspondence:
ITEM 2f(1) Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Prohibit on- street parking on the
east side of Essex Street Between Wayne Avenue and the Essex
Street cul -de -sac. [Staff response included and letters from Judy
Clark and Jenny Wiers]
ITEM 2f(2) Jeanette Carter: Thank you for donation to Free Lunch Program.
ITEM 2f(3) Sally Cline: Future Idyllwild Neighborhood Flood Mitigation Efforts.
[Staff response included]
ITEM 2f(4) Dave Cusick: Mediacom Complaint. [Staff response included]
ITEM 2f(5) Melvin Lorenzo Kelly: Building A Better America - 2013 -2014
Presidential Letter.
ITEM 2f(6) Mark Seabold: Iowa City's East Side Recycling Center.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: December 18, Agenda Additions, Revision
CONSENT CALENDAR (Resolution)
ITEM 2d(7) (Revised) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC WORKS FUEL FACILITY PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, December 13, 2012, and the
following bids were received:
Engineer's Estimate $ 665,545.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Selzer Werderitsch
Associates of Iowa City, Iowa in the amount of $722,391.00 which includes Alternates #1 and
#2. The project will be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds.
ITEM 2f(7) (Addition) Mark Patton: Open House
ITEM 2f(8) (Addition) James & Patricia Ephgrave: Gun Violence
Base Bid
Alternates #1 & #2
Selzer Werderitsch Assoc.
Iowa City, IA
$ 641,641.00
$ 80,750.00
Tricon General Const.
Dubuque , IA
$ 643,900.00
$ 79,000.00
Woodruff Construction
Fort Dodge, IA
$ 644,800.00
$ 79,100.00
Portzen Construction
Dubuque, IA
$ 649,000.00
$ 79,900.00
Calacci Construction
Iowa City, IA
$ 665,500.00
$ 81,000.00
City Const. Group
Iowa City, IA
$ 709,845.00
$ 95,000.00
Seneca Companies
Des Moines, IA
$ 784,000.00
$ 95,664.00
RMD Holdings, Inc.
Chesterfield, MI
$ 917,805.00
$ 110,476.00
Engineer's Estimate $ 665,545.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Selzer Werderitsch
Associates of Iowa City, Iowa in the amount of $722,391.00 which includes Alternates #1 and
#2. The project will be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds.
ITEM 2f(7) (Addition) Mark Patton: Open House
ITEM 2f(8) (Addition) James & Patricia Ephgrave: Gun Violence
December 18, 2012 City of Iowa City Page 7
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
Action:
ITEM 3. 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 4. 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 # 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4g only at the formal meeting).
ITEM 4a CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 8,
2013 ON A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO
INCLUDE THE DOWNTOWN AND RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS PLAN.
Comment: At its December 7, 2012 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Martin absent),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Downtown
and Riverfront Crossings Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan. The
Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan will provide guidance for preservation,
redevelopment and urban design for the core area of the city. It also contains
proposals for public infrastructure, parkland and open space.
Action:
ITEM 4b 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 LOT 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.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action:'G
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ITEM 4c DESIGNATING THE JEFFERSON STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC
DISTRICT AS A HISTORIC OVERLAY (OHP) ZONE. (REZ12- 00027)
[Discussion only at formal meeting]
Comment: At its October 11 meeting, by a vote of 8 -0 (Ackerson, Downing, and
McMahon absent), the Historic Preservation Commission recommended
approval. At its November 15 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval. If there is an indication that the Council will
not accept the Planning and Zoning 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 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. Protest petitions representing more than 20% of the area included
within the proposed district have been submitted, and therefore a favorable vote
of 3/ of the Council (6 of 7) is required for passage. Correspondence included in
Council packet.
/ f PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION
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ITEM 4d CONDIT ON LILY EZONING .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 -0 028) [ 'scussion only at formal
meeting] QG GG /Xl�
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.
J. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action:
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ITEM 4e CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 7.79 ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF
NORTH DODGE STREET AND PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD FROM MEDIUM
DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS -8), NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P -1) AND
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH -1) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY -
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (OPD- CC -2). (REZ12- 00026)
ITEM 4f
Comment: At its December 6 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Martin absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions to
address compatibility with the adjacent single family residential neighborhood. If
there is an indication that the Council will not accept the Planning and Zoning
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, 201.2. The proposed rezoning will allow the former Robert's
Dairy property to be redeveloped as a Hy -Vee grocery store, a convenience store
and gas station.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ( IRST CONSIDERATION)
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VACATING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A PORTION OF ST. CLEMENT.4'
STREET (VAC12- 00000.
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Comment: At its December 6 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Martin absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to relocation of
utilities or the retention of necessary easements and dedication of an alternative
street right -of -way. Staff recommended approval in a staff report dated November
15, 2012.
�. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action: l� v
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ITEM 4g CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY
is -50� 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) (PASS
AND ADOPT) [Discussion only at formal meeting]
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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 a multi - family building.'t 7k"j-710
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ITEM 5. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FAIRMEADOWS PARK SPLASH
PAD 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 include providing and installing a new Vortex Aquatic
Structure Products Splash Pad System from Outdoor Recreation Products at the
Fairmeadows Park located at 2451 Miami Drive in Iowa City, Iowa. The work will
include above and below ground mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems,
water containment and recirculating pump system, and a vandal resistant
enclosure. There will be alternates for a parking lot, and sidewalks. The
contractor will be responsible for all associated mechanical, structural, paving
and electrical work. The estimated construction cost is $297,117 and will be
funded with CDBG funds. Correspondence included in Council packet.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 6.
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Action:
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE'AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, FIRE
PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, BY ADOPTING THE 2012 EDITION
OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE TO REGULATE AND GOVERN
THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING
AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND
DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: A copy of the International Fire Code and proposed ordinance are
available for review in the Clerk's office.
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ITEM 7. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE,
ENTITLED "PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED
"CITY PLAZA," TO ALLOW THE CITY MANAGER TO DETERMINE THE
LOCATION OF THE INFORMATION TABLES ON CITY PLAZA. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The City Code allows the City Manager to grant a permit for placement
of "information tables" on City Plaza, aka the ped mall, to provide noncommercial
information to the general public. Presently the location of the tables is limited to
the eastern edge of Black Hawk Mini Park and north of the Sheraton Hotel. This
amendment eliminates the locations and allows the City Manager to determine
where the tables may be located.
Action: ` A U. D
ITEM 8. 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
��-- 11-5 D 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. (PASS AND ADOPT)
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:
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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 REGARDING
VEHICLE LETTERING, AND REQUIRE DRIVER IDENTIFICATION TO BE
POSTED IN THE VEHICLE FACING THE PASSENGERS. (PASS AND ADOPT)
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. A minor change affecting the placement of 7/D
the driver identification location was made after comments received at th
November 27 meeting. Correspondence included in Council packet. �
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ITEM 10.
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1;(�&WIID —ER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL," TO
ESTABLISH A PERMIT PROCESS FOR URBAN CHICKENS. (PASS AND
ADOPT)
Comment: This ordinance creates a permit system for urban chickens. Permits
are for three years. The permit policy including the requirements for the coops
and the pens will be adopted by resolution (See agenda item #11).
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Action:
ITEM 11. CONSIDER A
ADOPTING AN URBAN CHICKEN POLICY.
Comment: The agenda contains a related item. Item #10 provides for an
�a- -S33 urban chicken permitting process. If it is adopted, then Council may consider this
resolution which adopts an urban chicken policy that sets forth all the details for
keeping chickens, such as the number allowed (4) and requirements for the
coops and the pens. As Council discussed at the November 27 work session,
the policy provides that no permit will be issued without consent of the neighbors.
Following the work session, staff discussed in more detail the issue of whether
the neighbor should be the tenant or the owner. Staff recommends that it should
be the owner, and the proposed policy defines neighbor as the owner.
Action:
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ITEM 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING A SHARED VISION FOR THE
FUTURE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY
1a , S3,L SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Comment: The Iowa City Community School District ( ICCSD) Board of
Education has voted to submit a Revenue Purpose Statement (RPS) to authorize
sales tax monies for purposes set forth in the RPS. The City of Iowa City
proposes that, in collaboration with the ICCSD, the ICCSD should prioritize
capital spending to bring all existing facilities to the standards of recently -
constructed facilities. The ICCSD should complete two new elementary schools
within the corporate limits of Iowa City and determine where uses of such
facilities can provide maximum benefit to both the ICCSD and the City. If a third
high school is considered, such should not do harm to existing high schools with
respect to facilities, enrollment practices, and course offerings; providing equity
within the district and ensuring all high school students receive the same quality
education. Further directing the City Manager and Mayor to meet with ICCSD
officials prior to the RPS vote to discuss shared objectives.
Action:
ITEM 13. CONSIDER A MOTION SELECTING THE TOP TWO OR THREE
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS FOR THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF
COLLEGE STREET AND GILBERT STREET, DIRECTING STAFF TO BEGIN
NEGOTIATING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
Comment: Five finalist development teams have presented their development
I roposals for the north east corner of College Street and Gilbert Street to the City
Council, and public input has been solicited. Staff recommends that Council
narrow down the list of finalists, rank their top two or three proposals, and direct
Staff to begin negotiations with the most - preferred development team, and,
should negotiations fail, with the subsequently- ranked team. Identification of a
preferred developer does not guarantee redevelopment of the property by the
selected development team according to the current development proposal. Any
resultant developer's agreement will require Council approval.
If Council is not prepared to select a preferred proposal, staff recommends City
Council narrow down the number of finalists and identify additi nal information
staff should collect to aid in the selection process.
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EN OF VACANCIES. A licants MUST reside in Iowa City
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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 14a Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016. (New full term).
ITEM 14b Airport Zoninq Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel).
ITEM 14c Airport Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill a six -year term January
1, 2010 — December 31, 2015. (Term expires for Brian Sponcil)
ITEM 14d 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, JANUARY'l1� 2013.
ITEM 15. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
ITEM 15a 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).
Action:
/ITEM 15b Board of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year t m, January 1,
2013 — January 1, 2018. (Term expires for Caroline Sheerin).
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ITEM 15c Public Art Advisory Committee — One vacancy to fill a three -year term,
January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2016. (Term expires for Mark Seabollldd).
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ITEM 15d Parks and Recreation Commission —Two vac ies 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.
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ITEM 16. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 17. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM 18. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager.
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.
ITEM 19. ADJOURN (to work session if necessary).
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