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ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM 1a Roll Call
ITEM 2. STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS —Weber Elementary
ITEM 2a Jason Breitbach
ITEM 2b Madeleine Roberts -Ganim
ITEM 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS yeti
ITEM 4. PROCLAMATIONS
ITEM 4a Sexual Assault Awareness Month —April
ITEM 4b Arbor Day —April 26
ITEM 5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
ITEM 5a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk:
ITEM 5a(1) April 9 Council Work Session
ITEM 5a(2) April 9 Council Special Formal Official & Complete
ITEM 5b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and
recommendations contained in minutes become
separate Council action).
ITEM 5b(1)
Airport Commission — February 21
ITEM 5b(2)
Board of Adjustment — March 13
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ITEM 5b(4)
Human Rights Commission — March 19
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Planning & Zoning Commission (formal) — March 21
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Police Citizens Review Board —April 2
23, 2013 - 7:00 p.m.
Senior Center Commission — February 28
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ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM 1a Roll Call
ITEM 2. STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS —Weber Elementary
ITEM 2a Jason Breitbach
ITEM 2b Madeleine Roberts -Ganim
ITEM 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS yeti
ITEM 4. PROCLAMATIONS
ITEM 4a Sexual Assault Awareness Month —April
ITEM 4b Arbor Day —April 26
ITEM 5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
ITEM 5a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk:
ITEM 5a(1) April 9 Council Work Session
ITEM 5a(2) April 9 Council Special Formal Official & Complete
ITEM 5b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and
recommendations contained in minutes become
separate Council action).
ITEM 5b(1)
Airport Commission — February 21
ITEM 5b(2)
Board of Adjustment — March 13
ITEM 5b(3)
Historic Preservation Commission — March 14
ITEM 5b(4)
Human Rights Commission — March 19
ITEM 5b(5)
Parks & Recreation Commission — February 13
ITEM 5b(6)
Planning & Zoning Commission (formal) — March 21
ITEM 5b(7)
Police Citizens Review Board — March 6
ITEM 5b(8)
Police Citizens Review Board —April 2
ITEM 5b(9)
Senior Center Commission — February 28
Commissions (any
effective only upon
April 23, 2013 City of Iowa City Page 2
ITEM 5c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(Renewal)
ITEM 5c(1) Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine Tavern &
Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.
ITEM 5c(2) Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of Moose
dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E.
ITEM 5c(3) Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Productions, Inc., dba First
Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave.
ITEM 5c(4) Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Sinclair,
2153 ACT Circle.
ITEM 5c(5) Class C Beer Permit for KLB Bauer, Inc., dba Gasby's #1, 1310 S. Gilbert
St.
ITEM 5c(6) Class C Beer Permit for KLB Bauer, Inc., dba Gasby's #4, 2303
Muscatine Ave.
ITEM 5c(7) Outdoor Service Area for Morrowco, LLC, dba Pita Pit, 113 Iowa Ave.
ITEM 5c(8) Outdoor Service Area for I.C.B.B, Ltd, dba Brown Bottle, 115 E.
Washington St.
ITEM 5c(9) Outdoor Service Area for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., dba Linn Street Cafe, 121
N. Linn St.
ITEM 5c(10) Outdoor Service Area for Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Givanni's, 109
E. College St.
ITEM 5c(11)
Outdoor Service Area for Saloon of Iowa City, L.C., dba Saloon, 112 E.
College St.
ITEM 5c(12)
Outdoor Service Area for Chackalackal, Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126 E.
Washington St.
ITEM 5c(13)
Outdoor Service Area for Starbucks Corporation, dba Starbucks Coffee
#2855 -IA, 228 S. Clinton St.
ITEM 5c(14)
Resolution to issue Dance Floor Permits to Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal
Order of Moose dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6
E. and First Avenue Productions, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550 S.
First Ave.
ITEM 5d. Resolutions and Motions:
ITEM 5d(1) TRANSIT FAREBOX REPLACEMENT PROJECT - AWARDING
13' 18'i CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT
OF TRANSIT FARE COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
Comment: This joint RFP between the City of Coralville and the City of
Iowa City for the replacement of the existing transit fare collection system
was issued by the City of Iowa City, acting as the lead agency, and
proposals were received on January 8, 2013. The project included the
replacement of 29 fareboxes, management software, pass encoding
equipment, vault and fare media. Two proposals were received and the
Transportation Services Department recommends award of the contract
to SPX Genfare Inc. Total cost of this project was $504,284. This project
was partially funded by a Federal grant covering 50% with the remaining
funding coming from the Transit equipment replacement reserve.
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ITEM 5d(2) DISBURSEMENTS - MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $13,482,207.70 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 1
THROUGH MARCH 31, 2013, 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.
13 J7 ITEM 5d(3) REDEMPTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING TAXABLE
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
STATE OF IOWA, DATED MARCH 1, 2004, AND DIRECTING NOTICE
BE GIVEN.
Comment: Due to the property valuation generated by the Plaza Towers
development, the City has currently collected sufficient tax increment
funds for the early retirement of the remaining 2004 general obligation
bonds. The resolution before the City Council authorizes the City
Controller to provide notice of early redemption to the bond holders and
for the City to redeem the bonds on June 1, 2013. By calling these bonds
early the City will save approximately $1,598,469.
ITEM 5d(4) CITY PARK SHELTER SIX REPLACEMENT - RESOLUTION
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK SHELTER SIX REPLACEMENT
PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on April 16, 2013, and the
following bid was received:
Selzer Werderitsch
Iowa City, IA
$ 152,900.00
Frye Builders & Associates
Muscatine, IA
$ 152,900.00
City Construction Group
Iowa City, IA
$ 155,900.00
Apex Construction
Iowa City, IA
$ 171,700.00
Woodruff Construction
Iowa City, IA
$ 184,300.00
Jasper Construction Services
Newton, IA
$ 184,300.00
Engineer's Estimate
$ 135,000.00
All items being equal in the form of proposal, Selzer Werderitsch
Associates has evidence of responsibility with a greater history of work
with the City of Iowa City. Therefore, Public Works and Engineering
recommend award of the contract to Selzer Werderitsch Associates of
Iowa City, Iowa. The project is to be funded through the Parks Annual
Improvements account which is funded by G.O. Bonds.
April 23, 2013 City of Iowa City Page 4
ITEM 5d(5) LANDFILL GROUNDWATER UNDERDRAIN LIFT STATION -
/°!� /a7 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LANDFILL
GROUNDWATER UNDERDRAIN LIFT STATION PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed by Maxwell Construction,
Inc. of Iowa City, 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: $ 120,000.00
Project Bid Received: $ 112,138.80
Project Actual Cost: $ 112,164.00
ITEM 5d(6) 2013 WILLIAM STREET STREETSCAPE - RESOLUTION APPROVING,
13 /a6 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND RDG IA INC D /B /A RDG PLANNING
AND DESIGN OF DES MOINES, IOWA TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE 2013 WILLIAM STREET
STREETSCAPE PROJECT.
Comment: This agreement authorizes RDG Planning and Design to
provide landscape architecture, lighting, electrical and civil engineering
design services in order to prepare a site survey, a schematic design,
design development, and the creation of construction documents
necessary to enable construction of the 2013 William Street Streetscape
Project in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the Towncrest Urban
Renewal Plan. The total cost of the services is not to exceed $50,900
and will be funded by General Obligation bond proceeds.
ITEM 5d(7) SUBORDINATION FOR 3333 LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD -
r3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WEST BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3333 LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: West Bank has requested that the City approve a
Subordination Agreement for property at 3333 Lower West Branch Road.
The owner of the property received funding from the City of Iowa City
Downpayment Assistance . The property has enough equity to cover the
City's lien position.
ITEM 5d(8) UISG APPOINTMENT— MOTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT
OF ALEC BRAMEL AS THE CITY COUNCIL LIAISON FROM THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA STUDENT GOVERNMENT (UISG) TO THE
CITY COUNCIL UNTIL MAY 1, 2014.
Comment: This motion affirms the appointment of alternate UISG
representative Bramel as the City Council Liaison for 2013 -2014. UISG
elections were recently conducted and an alternate will be named in the
near future.
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ITEM 5d(9) DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PLAN AGREEMENT — RESOLUTION
/30 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH GENUS LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTS (DES MOINES, IA) FOR THE DOWNTOWN
STREETSCAPE PLANNING PROJECT.
Comment: This agreement will facilitate a new master plan for the
downtown streetscape that will help guide capital investments over the
next several years. The planning process will involve significant public
input and is expected to be completed in January of 2014. The contract
includes a not to exceed fee of $258,500, which will be paid with general
obligation bonds as anticipated in the approved FY 2013 -14 Capital
Improvement Plan.
ITEM 5d(10) WEDGE LEASE OF LIBRARY SPACE —RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN INTERIM
LEASE AGREEMENT AND A NEW LEASE AGREEMENT TO THE
WEDGE DOWNTOWN, INC., D /B /A THE WEDGE DOWNTOWN, FOR
SPACE AT 136 S. DUBUQUE STREET.
Comment: The property, commercial space within the Public Library
Building, is currently leased to Capanna Coffee Co., Inc., with
approximately half sublet to the Wedge. Capanna will be leaving, and the
Wedge will be taking over the entire space. The Interim Lease
Agreement will cover the time period until Capanna vacates, and the new
Lease Agreement will be for 3 years thereafter.
ITEM 5d(11) EASEMENT AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR 426 CHURCH STREET.
Comment: The City purchased 426 Church St. as part of the UniverCity
program, which shares a driveway and a garage with 430 Church St.
Presently there is an easement agreement that addresses maintenance
of the driveway and parking on the driveway, but it does not address the
garage. This resolution approves an agreement with the owner of 430
Church St. for parking on and maintenance of the driveway and
maintenance of the garage. The agreement also releases the current
agreement. Staff has provided the presumptive purchaser of 426 Church
St. with a copy of the proposed agreement and she finds the terms
acceptable.
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ITEM 5e. Setting Public Hearings:
ITEM 5e(1) IOWA CITY'S FY14 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN -MOTION SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 14, 2013 REGARDING IOWA CITY'S
FY14 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS A SUB -PART OF IOWA
CITY'S 2011 -2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (a.k.a. CITY STEPS).
Comment: A public hearing regarding the FY14 Annual Action Plan,
which contains the proposed Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funded projects is
being set for May 14, 2013. A 30 -day public comment period started on
April 12, 2013.
ITEM 5e(2) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE— MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MAY 14 ON A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE IOWA
CITY 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE.
Comment: At their April 4 meeting
Zoning Commission recommended
Comprehensive Plan Update.
by a vote of 7 -0 the Planning and
approval of the Iowa City 2030
ITEM 5e(3) ASHTON HOUSE REMODELING PROJECT - RESOLUTION
l3 /33 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 14, 2013 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASHTON HOUSE
REMODELING 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: The City has acquired a National Register historic property
and wishes to develop it into a special event facility for public rental and
use. However, renovations are necessary to bring the facility up to
building code and ADA standards prior to public use. Thus, Staff
recommends approval of this project to allow remodeling of the Ashton
House so it may be opened up for public use for conferences and special
events.
ITEM 5e(4) BUDGET AMENDMENTS - RESOLUTION SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 14, 2013 ON AMENDING
THE FY2013 OPERATING BUDGET.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing to amend
the FY2013 operating budget. Information will be available
to the public on Friday April 19, 2013.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
''�� MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: April 23, Agenda (Additions)
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 5e(5) COLLEGE ST / GILBERT ST REZONING REQUEST — MOTION SETTING A HEARING
FOR MAY 14 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.38 ACRES FROM
PUBLIC (P) TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE (CB -5) FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COLLEGE ST & GILBERT ST (REZ13-
00009)
Comment: At its March 18 meeting, a motion to approve this rezoning was defeated in a
2 -5 vote by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The applicant has requested that the
City Council consider the rezoning request. Approval of rezoning the property to CB -5
will have the effect of limiting building height to 75 feet for a structure developed on this
property under the CB -5 zone.
Correspondence:
ITEM 5f(6) Trash can ordinance: Amy Charles, Cathy Wilcox, Jerry Hansen, Nancy Carlson,
Gayle Bray, Sarah Clark
5f(7) Flooding Issues: James White, Katie Roche
5f(8) Public Forum on Jail Alternatives: Aleksey Gurtovoy, Jeff Cox
April 23, 2013
ITEM 5f Correspondence:
City of Iowa City
Page 7
ITEM 5f(1) Irene Klinzman: Status of 15t Avenue railroad crossing.
ITEM 5f(2) Jackson Koellner; Scott Boulter; Brett Polan: City STEPS
inclusionary zoning [Staff response included]
ITEM 5f(3) Janelle Rettig: Appreciation to Fire Department.
ITEM 5f(4) Nancy Beyer: Park View Terrace (possible road to City Park).
ITEM 5f(5) Sally Cline (Idyllwild Condominiums Owners Assocaition):
J Storm -Water Flood Mitigation
ITEM 6.
Action:
Program
Idyllwild
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.! /E /vim j
COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary,
Information" item at the end of the meeting agenda.
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prior to "City Council
ITEM 7. 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 #7b, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7j, 7k, 71, 7o only at the formal meeting).
ITEM 7a AMERICAN LEGION ROAD ANNEXATION - RESOLUTION FOR A
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SCOTT
BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (ANN13- 00001).
Comment: At its March 7 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Dyer absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this annexation.
Approval will incorporate this property into the city for development purposes.
PUBLIC HEARING (If there is an indication that the Council will not
accept the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation an
opportunity for a joint meeting with the Council and the Commission is
required.)
Action:o�
2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action: J
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: April 23, Agenda (Additions)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Setting Public Hearing:
ITEM 5e(5) COLLEGE ST / GILBERT ST REZONING REQUEST — MOTION SETTING A HEARING
FOR MAY 14 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.38 ACRES FROM
PUBLIC (P) TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE (CB -5) FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COLLEGE ST & GILBERT ST (REZ13-
00009)
Comment: At its March 18 meeting, a motion to approve this rezoning was defeated in a
2 -5 vote by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The applicant has requested that the
City Council consider the rezoning request. Approval of rezoning the property to CB -5
will have the effect of limiting building height to 75 feet for a structure developed on this
property under the CB -5 zone.
Correspondence:
ITEM 5f(6) Trash can ordinance: Amy Charles, Cathy Wilcox, Jerry Hansen, Nancy Carlson,
Gayle Bray, Sarah Clark
5f(7) Flooding Issues: James White, Katie Roche
5f(8) Public Forum on Jail Alternatives: Aleksey Gurtovoy, Jeff Cox
April 23, 2013
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ITEM 7b AMERICAN LEGION ROAD REZONING - CONDITIONALLY REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES FROM COUNTY RESIDENTIAL (R) AND
APPROXIMATELY 2.83 ACRES FROM LOW- DENSITY SINGLE - FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS -5) TO LOW- DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(RM -12) LOCATED AT EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF
MUSCATINE AVENUE AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD. [Discussion only
at formal meeting] (REZ13 -00002 & REZ13- 000030
Comment: At its March 7 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Dyer absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning
with conditions addressing the need for a street improvements and sidewalks
along property's frontage with Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road and
conditions necessary to assure compatibility with adjacent residential
development. Approval will allow this property to be developed with
approximately seventy multifamily dwelling units. Support material included
with item # 7a.
1. PUBLIC HEARING (If there is an indication that the Council will not
accept the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation an
opportunity for a joint meeting with the Council and the Commission is
required.)
Action:
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION) �p
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ITEM 7c COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT HWY. 6 AND BROADWAY
(CASEY'S) - APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN - SOUTH DISTRICT PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM MULTIFAMILY TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE
INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 6 AND BROADWAY STREET.
Comment: At its March 21 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment. Approval
will allow this property to be developed with commercial uses.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
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Action:
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ITEM 7d REZONING HWY. 6 AND BROADWAY (CASEY'S) - CONDITIONALLY
REZONING PROPERTY FROM COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO -1) ZONE TO
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC -2) ZONE AND AMENDING THE
CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 2.31 -
ACRES OF PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED CC -2 AND CO -1 LOCATED
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF BROADWAY
STREET AND HIGHWAY 6. [Discussion only at formal meeting] (REZ13-
00005)
Comment: At its March 21 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning with conditions
necessary to assure compatibility with adjacent residential development.
Approval will allow this property to be developed with commercial retail and
related uses including a convenience store. Support material included with
item # 7c.
1. PUBLIC HEARING (If there is an indication that the Council will not
accept the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation an
opportunity for a joint meeting with the Council and the Commission is
required.)
Action:
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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ITEM 7e WETLAND BUFFER REDUCTION (BILLION AUTO) - CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 7.09 ACRES TO AMEND THE SENSITIVE
AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED WETLAND BUFFER ON PROPERTY
LOCATED ADJACENT TO 2845 MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
[Discussion only at formal meeting] (REZ12- 00032)
Comment: At its March 21 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning with conditions
necessary to assure compatibility with adjacent residential development and
that the wetland restoration work will be completed prior to additional
development on the adjacent property. Approval will allow the required
wetland buffer area to be reduced in size so that more land may be used for
commercial development including a vehicle sales lot.
1. PUBLIC HEARING (If there is an indication that the Council will not
accept the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation an
opportunity for a joint meeting with the Council and the Commission is
required.)
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2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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ITEM 7f HAWKEYE COURT REZONING - REZONING APPROXIMATELY 27.8
ACRES LOCATED WEST OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AND NORTH
OF HAWKEYE PARK ROAD FROM INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P -2) TO
INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC /MEDIUM- DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY (P- 2 /RM -20).
[Discussion only at formal meeting] (REZ13- 00001)
Comment: At its March 21 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Approval will
allow this publicly owned land to be leased and developed for privately owned
multifamily buildings.
PUBLIC HEARING (If there is an indication that the Council will not
accept the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation an
opportunity for a joint meeting with the Council and the Commission is
required.)
Action:/
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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ITEM 7g HOUSING COOPERATIVES AND FRATERNAL GROUP LIVING -
AMENDING TITLE 14: ZONING TO DEFINE ROOMING HOUSE
COOPERATIVES AS A TYPE OF FRATERNAL GROUP LIVING USE AND
TO SPECIFY THAT FRATERNAL GROUP LIVING USES ARE ALLOWED
BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN THE RNS -20 ZONE AND TO MODIFY THE
RESIDENTIAL DENSITY AND PARKING STANDARDS FOR SAID USES
TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE DENSITY AND PARKING STANDARDS
FOR MULTI - FAMILY USES.
Comment: At its March 21 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zoning code amendment.
Approval will provide more opportunities for Rooming House Cooperatives
and will require Fraternal Group Living Uses to obtain a special exception. It
will also require these uses to be consistent with residential density
standards.
1. PUBLIC HEARING (If there is an indication that the Council will not
accept the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation an
opportunity for a joint meeting with the Council and the Commission is
required.)����
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2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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ITEM 7h STANDARDS FOR STRUCTURED PARKING - AMENDING TITLE 14,
ZONING CODE TO ESTABLISH PARKING LOCATION STANDARDS AND
ENTRANCEWAY STANDARDS THAT WILL REDUCE THE VISUAL
IMPACT OF STRUCTURED AND SURFACE PARKING AREAS ALONG
RESIDENTIAL STREETS IN MULTIFAMILY ZONES.
ITEM 7i
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Comment: At its March 21 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zoning code amendment.
Approval will require when parking is located on the ground floor of a
multifamily building some residential portion of the building, such as the
entrance lobby, be located on the ground floor.
1. PUBLIC HEARING (If there is an indication that the Council will not
accept the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation an
opportunity for a joint meeting with the Council and the Commission is
required.)
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2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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ZONING CODE AMENDMENT FOR HISTORIC LANDMARKS -
ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 14- 413-4A, PARAGRAPH 7, TO
ALLOW MULTI - FAMILY DWELLING UNITS TO BE LOCATED ON OR
BELOW THE STREET LEVEL FLOOR OF A BUILDING BY SPECIAL
EXCEPTION IN THE CB -5 ZONE FOR BUILDINGS DESIGNATED AS AN
IOWA CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its March 7 meeting, by the vote 6 -0 (Dyer absent), the
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
amendment. The proposed amendment will allow the Board of Adjustment to
consider allowing apartments on the ground level floor of a building located in
the CB -5 zone that is designated an Iowa City Landmark.
Action: 11(A
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR 529 S. GILBERT ST. (THE
VINE TAVERN BUILDING) - ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY
4,000 SQUARE FEET OF LAND LOCATED AT 529 S. GILBERT STREET
AS AN IOWA CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK (REZ13- 00008) [Discussion
only at formal meeting] (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: The Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning & Zoning
Commission have recommended approval of designating this property as a
Historic Landmark
Action:
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ITEM 7k CRISIS CENTER REZONING — ORDINANCE REZONING 0.78 ACRES OF
LAND LOCATED AT 1105 GILBERT COURT FROM PUBLIC (P -1) TO
INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI -1) (REZ13- 00006) [Discussion only at
formal meeting] (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its March 7, 2013, meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Dyer absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning.
Approval will allow the former County Public Health Building to be converted
to a General Community Service use. /l />
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ITEM 71 RUPPERT ROAD REZONING — ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY
REZONING 2.12 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 1
WEST, EAST OF RUPPERT ROAD FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-
1) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC -2) ZONE (REZ13- 00007)
[Discussion only at formal meeting] (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
At its March 7, 2013, meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Dyer absent), the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning with
conditions regarding provision of sidewalks. Approval of this rezoning will
allow development of a proposed grocery store or other retail and related
uses.����
Action:
ITEM 7m OAKNOLL SKYWALK — ORDINANCE VACATING AIR RIGHTS AND
SUBTERRANEAN RIGHTS FOR PORTIONS OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY
LOCATED ON GEORGE STREET BETWEEN BENTON STREET AND
OAKCREST STREET. (VAC13- 00002) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its March 7 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Dyer absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this vacation.
Approval will allow construction of a skywalk over ,George Street.'/
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ITEM 7n AMENDING FOR WOODLAND BUFFERS — ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 4 OF THE ZONING CODE TO MODIFY THE PROCESS FOR
DELINEATING WOODLAND BUFFERS AND COUNTING PRESERVED
TREES AND WOODLANDS TOWARD ANY TREE REPLACEMENT OR
MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its March 7 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Dyer absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this
amendment. This amendment will allow for an alternative method of
designating a woodland buffers.
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ITEM 7o REZONING ON JEFFERSON STREET — ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.465 ACRES OF LAND FROM
COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO -1) ZONE TO HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY
(RM -44) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 821 E. JEFFERSON
STREET (REZ12- 00030). [Discussion only at formal meeting] (SECONC
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its February 21 meeting, by a vote of 5 -1 (Eastham opposed,
Thomas absent), the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval
of the proposed rezoning with conditions. The proposed rezoning will allow
development of a multi-family building with 18 one-bedroom ��apartmen!
Action: (?Y�lvrP/�41LGIZFiaa 4/(i idli 7/b
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ITEM 7p COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES 4 -7 ADDITIONS — RESOLUTION APPROVING
13- 131 PRELIMINARY PLAT.
Comment: At their April 4 meeting by a vote of 7 -0 the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat. Approval will
allow the development of Country Club Estates 4 -7 Additions, a 67 -lot, 51.08
acre residential subdivision located west of Lake Shore Drive.
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ITEM 7q COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES FOURTH ADDITION - RESOLUTION
13 _ 1 g$ APPROVING FINAL PLAT.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to approval of
legal papers and construction drawings by the City Attorney and City
Engineer. It is anticipated that legal papers and construction drawings will be
approved prior to the April 23 City Council meeting. Approval will allow the
development of Country Club Estates Fourth Addition, a 16 -lot, 6.14 -acre
residential subdivision located on Wildcat Lane.
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ITEM 7r LINDEMANN PART FOUR -A - RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to approval of
legal papers and construction drawings by the City Attorney and City
Engineer. It is anticipated that legal papers and construction drawings will be
approved prior to the April 23 City Council meeting. Approval will allow the
development of Lindemann Part Four -A, an 8 -lot, 4.84 -acre residential
subdivision located on Lindemann Drive.
Action:
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ITEM 7s
LINDEMANN PART FIVE - RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to approval of
legal papers and construction drawings by the City Attorney and City
Engineer. It is anticipated that legal papers and construction drawings will be
approved prior to the April 23 City Council meeting. Approval will allow the
development of Lindemann Part Five a 12 -lot, 4.93 -acre residential
subdivision located on Lindemann Drive.
Action: P(27
ITEM 8. UNIVERCITY SALE — 426 CHURCH STREET - AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 426 CHURCH STREET.
Comment: In the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City
purchases rental units located in designated neighborhoods surrounding the
University, rehabilitates them, and then sells them to income - eligible buyers.
Under the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City proposes to
sell 426 Church Street. The amount of the sale will be $168,000 (this is what the
City paid to purchase the home) plus "carrying costs" of approximately $5,500.
"Carrying costs" are all costs incurred by the City to acquire the home, maintain it
and sell it, including abstracting and recording fees, interest on the loan to
purchase the home, mowing and snow removal, utilities, real estate taxes, and
any costs in excess of $40,000 to repair and rehabilitate the home.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
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ITEM 9. $6,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS — INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,500,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013A.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive comment regarding the
issuance of up to $6,500,000 General Obligation Bonds. This resolution
authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the Bonds on a
basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council..
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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13-11}0 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
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ITEM 10. $375,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$375,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013A.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive comment regarding the
issuance of up to $375,000 General Obligation Bonds. This resolution authorizes
staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the Bonds on a basis
favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
I3 "lfil b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
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ITEM 11. $625,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$625,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013A.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive comment regarding the
issuance of up to $625,000 General Obligation Bonds. This resolution authorizes
staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the Bonds on a basis
favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
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ITEM 12. $570,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013A.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive comment regarding the
issuance of up to $570,000 General Obligation Bonds. This resolution
authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the Bonds on a
basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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13- 1+t3 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action: - cG"'/ / a2
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ITEM 13. TRANSIT FUNDING APPLICATION - AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
FY2014 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FUNDING
Comment: MPOJC will be filing an application on behalf of Iowa City Transit with
Iowa DOT for State Transit Assistance (STA) and Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) funding for FYI 4. Iowa City Transit will be receiving approximately
$435,245 in Iowa DOT STA formula funds and is applying for $19,519,300 in
FTA capital funding and approximately $1,656,578 of FTA operating funds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
ITEM 14. HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN - ADOPTING ANNUAL PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2013.
Comment: The Public Housing Authority is required to submit an updated Annual
Plan for 2013 under the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998
( "QHWRA "). The Public Housing Reform Act requires submission of an Annual
Plan. The Annual Plan provides details about the Housing Authority's current
programs and the residents served, as well as the Housing Authority's strategy for
addressing the housing needs currently assisted families and the larger
community.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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13�1't5 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
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ITEM 15. CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN - RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHER (HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN
Comment: The Department of Housing and Urban Development requires a public
hearing on the adoption of a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan.
The HCV Administrative Plan establishes policies for issues not covered under
Federal regulations for the HCV Voucher and Family Self- Sufficiency programs
administered by the Iowa City Housing Authority. Copies of the HCV plan are
available in the Iowa City Housing Authority offices for review.
Action: O� / (Yl Vvw.aL_.
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ITEM 16. ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY POLICY (ACOP) -
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S PUBLIC
HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY POLICY (ACOP).
Comment: The Department of Housing and Urban Development requires a public
hearing on the adoption of a Public Housing Admissions and Continued
Occupancy Policy (ACOP). The ACOP provides details on eligibility requirements
and other program requirements. Copies of the ACOP policies are available in
the Iowa City Housing Authority offices for review.
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Action:
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ITEM 17. TAXIMETER CLARIFICATION - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED
"BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED
"TAXICABS," TO CLARIFY THAT TAXICABS MUST USE A TAXIMETER TO
MEASURE DISTANCE. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The City Code was amended in 2011 to provide that that a taxicab
must have a calibrated taximeter in order to pass inspection and that rates must
be based on time and /or distance. This change was made to make sure that the
fee charged was based on the actual distance traveled and time elapsed, and not
on the odometer and the driver's watch. Although the intent was that the
taximeter must be used to measure distance as well as time, the Code provision
is not clear. Recently a driver was charged with not using a meter, and he
argued that it was unclear that he had to use a meter when measuring distance.
This amendment clarifies that taximeters must be used to measure distance.
Action:; lsh C alp T49 t"°
ITEM 18. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
ITEM 18a Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment – One vacancy to fill a five -year term
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016. (New full term).
Action:
VITEM 18b Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment – One vacancy to fill a five -year term
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel).
W Action:
ITEM 18c Airport Zoning Commission – One vacancy to fill a six -year term January
1, 2010 – December 31, 2015. (Term expires for Brian Sponcil)
Action: � Q2�Zoy�
ITEM 18d Airport Zoning Commission – One vacancy to fill a six -year term January 1
2012 – December 31, 2017. (New full term).
Action:
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ITEM 18f
ITEM 18g
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Historic Preservation Commission — One vacancy, for a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016.
(New District formed).
Action:
Housing & Community Development Commission — One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2015.
(Jarrod Gatlin resigned).
Action:
Planning & Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill five -year terms, May
1, 201:
Action:
ITEM 19. 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 19a Library, Board of Trustees — Three vacancies to fill six -year terms, July 1,
2013 — July 1, 2019. (Terms expire for Holly Carver, Mary New, Jay
Semel).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013.
New:
ITEM 19b Human Rights Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2015. (Jessie Harper
resigned). See correspondence included in Council packet.
ITEM 19c Public Art Advisory Committee — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014. (Jan Finlayson
resigned). See correspondence included in Council packet.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2013.
ITEM 20. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 21. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
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ITEM 22. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.
ITEM 23. ADJOURN (to work session if necessary).