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Home My WebLink About2014-04-15 Council minutesPMAZI Ili Date: April 28, 2014 CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, April 15, 2014, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton UISG: Bramel, McCarthy Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Davidson, Bockenstedt, Fosse, Long, O'Brien, Yapp, Nagle -Gamm, Boothroy, Howard, Miklo, Rackis A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and on the City website. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar item # 4d(2) — Economic Development Policies ... resolution adopting) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Economic Development Adm. Davidson and City Atty. Dilkes stated they would review the policies for potential clarification of the questions raised. 2. (Consent Calendar item # 4c(1) — temporary waiver of delinquent animal license ... resolution ... amending resolution no. 97 -233) Council Member Payne requested the item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration to allow her to abstain as she was a recipient of the waiver. 3. (Consent Calendar item # 4d(5) — 2014 Storm Sewer improvements ... resolution setting a public hearing ...) Mayor Hayek noted this item should be deleted from the Consent Calendar; and therefore a motion would adopt the Consent Calendar and remove 4d(1) for separate consideration and delete 4d(5). 4. (Agenda item # 20 — appointing Vice Chair ... Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee...) APPOINTMENTS [# 201 Ad Hoc Senior Services — vice chair Jane Dohrmann 5. (Consent Calendar item # 4c(6) — Housing Authority Annual Plan ... resolution to adopt ...) In response to Council Member Payne, Iowa City Housing Adm. Rackis explained that HUD required use of the subsequent year reference in the annual report and does show the plan is in in effect. 6. (Consent Calendar item # 4e(2) — UISG appointment ...) Council Member Throgmorton stated he felt outgoing UISG liaison Bramel had done a superb job representing students. PRESENTATION ON THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS FORM BASED CODE [# 6a] NDS Dir. Boothroy introduced the subject and requested Council continue the public hearing and defer consideration until May 6 to allow for processing the information being presented. NDS Urban Planner Howard presented a power point. Economic Development Adm. Davidson present for discussion. Council Work Session April 15, 2014 Page 2 DISCUSS COUNCIL'S NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT EXPECTATIONS NEAR THE NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATIONS [IP3 & IP4 of 4/10 Info Packet] NDS Sr. Planner Miklo presented a power point, and summarized the memo from NDS Dir. Boothroy. After discussion, Council directed staff to pursue option # 2, directing the planning staff to update the South district neighborhood plan in coordination with other departments. ACTION: Prepare plan for public review and feedback by Spring 2015. ( Miklo) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [April 3. 101 April 3 1. (IP3 — Memo from Asst. City Manager: Secure Storage Services — Recap ...) In response to Council Member Botchway, Asst. City Manager Fruin reported he had not heard any more from Trinity Episcopal Church. City Manager Markus suggested the 1105 Project, and Botchway stated a preference to the downtown area. April 10 1. (IP17 — Memo from Asst. City Manager: Strategic Plan Status Report) Council Members acknowledged the documents, and complimented staff on the presentation. 2. (IP8 — Email from Council Member Botchway: Johnson County Sealing Day) UISG Liaison Bramel thanked Council Member Botchway for the information. 3. (IP9 — Memo from Council Member Throgmorton: Municipal infractions instead of simple misdemeanors) UISG Liaison Bramel noted his agreement with issues raised in the memo, and stated regardless of Council action the information is important to get out to the public. Council Member Botchway reported on contacts received from parents of University students, and his desire to bring this matter back to Council at a later time. 4. (IP16 — Citizens Police Review Board Community Forum) In response to Council Member Botchway, City Clerk Karr stated the release is sent to all a number of media sources, and on the City website. 5. (IP11 — Memo from Adm. Analyst: Accessibility Assessment) Council Member Throgmorton expressed appreciation for the information. 6. (IP6 — Memo from City Clerk: Joint meeting agenda items) Mayor Hayek reminded Council Members of the upcoming meeting on April 28th, hosted by the School District, and asked that an update of the redistricting process be added to the agenda. City Clerk Karr will notify the School District of this agenda item. April 3 (continued) 2. (IP2 — Email from Bill Hoeft ..... and responses from Mayor Hayek: PILOT Agreement and related questions) Council Member Botchway voiced his appreciation for the Mayor response, raised concerns about the exchange, and encouraged better relations and one on one meetings. COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE 1. Council Member Payne noted a discussion at a previous MPOJC meeting regarding the banning plastic bags and asked that the item be placed on the next work session agenda. Council Work Session April 15, 2014 Page 3 2. Council Member Throgmorton reported he and Council Members Botchway and Dobyns attended the Summit on Sexual Assault, and shared a response to the questions "what can the City government do to help? — provide greater assistance to RVAP (Rape Victim Advocacy Program). 3. UISG Liaison Bramel stated the Open Party had ran unopposed for the student government elections the previous week and would take office on May 1St. Bramel thanked Council for the opportunity. 4. In response to Mayor Hayek, Council Member Throgmorton indicated he would be at KXIC the following morning. PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS rlP# 5 of 4/10 Info Packetl Mayor Hayek noted that the plastic bag ban had just been added. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS 1. Council Member Throgmorton stated he would be accompanying Dan Buettner on his "walking audit" that's part of the Blue Zones initiative; and attending the Food Environment Workshop on Friday. 2. Mayor Hayek reminded everyone of the Blue Zones kick -off on Thursday starting at 5:00 pm. Meeting adjourned 6:47 PM.