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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-09-16 Correspondence3f(1) Marian Karr From: Nancy Bird <nancy @downtowniowacity.com> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2014 11:37 AM To: Council Subject: mobile food vendor pilot Council Members, I am writing to provide feedback regarding the City's pilot mobile food vendor program. I discussed the mobile food program with Geoff Fruin as it was developed and agreed with the method of the pilot, which permits mobile food vending in areas 200 feet from brick and mortar stores. It was a fair approach. I also spoke with Rockne Cole and Kyle Siek about their beliefs that a strong mobile food program would actually draw more people to Downtown and pockets of Iowa City where the mobile vendors would be allowed to locate. After reading the comments in the Daily Iowan this morning (below) and discussions with an ICDD business that chose to vend in Chauncey Swan park as part of the program, I think it is important to weigh in on the future of this program while the conversation is relevant. My understanding is that Kyle and others will come to you to ask to change the parameters of this program so that mobile food vending is allowed to locate in parking stalls and in high traffic areas, mostly likely Downtown. http:// www. dailyiowan.com/2014 /08 /29/Metro /3 8751.html It appears that the mobile food vendors have realized that they themselves are not traffic- generators, as they initially had envisioned, but require pedestrian traffic to entice walker -bys to purchase their food. The pilot was successful in helping everyone understand this. The ICDD does not support modifications to the current mobile food program. Mobile food vendors can an enrich a "food desert," for other areas of town, but Downtown Iowa City and the Northside Marketplace are well serviced with food. Downtown currently hosts 6 mobile food vendors as it is. We are not interested in allowing additional mobile food vendors Downtown for several reasons. It does not support our mission to diversify our tenant mix. We have over 100 food and beverage brick and mortar businesses downtown in an extremely competitive environment and many still struggle to make it. Our businesses also pay property tax payers that contribute to supporting the area with critical government services where mobile vendors don't. It also has the potential to create conflict between restauranteurs and vendors in close proximity. I applaud what mobile food vending can bring to certain settings where brick and mortar restaurants are deficient. I hope you understand my concerns for any future changes to the existing program. Thank you for your consideration of my comments. I am very open to dialogue on this subject, so please feel free to call or email. Nancy Bird Executive Director Iowa City Downtown District downtowniowacit. 319 - 354 -0863 3f(2) Marian Karr From: Steve Long Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 5:19 PM To: 'Ryang, Sonia' Cc: Doug Boothroy; Council Subject: RE: lodging grievance Hello Sonia- This is to confirm that because your property is currently vacant, it is not in violation of the Iowa City Housing Code and does not need a rental permit. The case has been closed. However, please keep in mind that any owner - occupied property in Iowa City that is not occupied by the owner of the property does require a rental permit. If you plan on renting the property in the future you may want to contact Sue Dunlap in Neighborhood Services to ask about the process of applying for a permit. The rental inspection and subsequent rental permit will ensure that your property meets the minimum rental inspection standards, primarily health and safety concerns. Sue can be reached at sue- dunlap @iowa- city.org or at 356 -5130 or you can apply online at www.icgov.org, under Rental Housing Inspection. Please feel free to contact me if you have additional questions. Steve Steve Long Neighborhood Services Coordinator City of Iowa City 319.356.5250 icgov.org - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Ryang, Sonia [mailto:sonia- ryang @uiowa.edu] Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 201412:41 PM To: Steve Long Cc: Marian Karr; Doug Boothroy Subject: RE: lodging grievance Dear Steve, Thank you for the response to this matter. Your email confirms that the error was on the City's side, since your office only checked advertisement and assumed we were renting the house, as you precisely state below. We pulled the ad off and left the house empty. As I mentioned in my letter to the mayor, advertising for rental does not require permit from the City and therefore, on two counts your departmrnt stepped off course: 1. you assumed, on the basis of ad, that we were already renting the house. 2. you issued the notice of violation without verifying the fact. All I want is the official action from you stating in writing that the notice was issued in error and has since been withdrawn. I am hoping this should not be so onerous. Thank you. Best, Sonia Sonia Ryang Professor of Anthropology and International Studies C. Maxwell and Elizabeth M. Stanley Family and Korea Foundation Chair of Korean Studies University of Iowa On Leave AY2014/15 From: Steve Long [Steve- Long @iowa - city.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 12:17 PM To: Ryang, Sonia Cc: Marian Karr; Doug Boothroy Subject: FW: lodging grievance Sonia - I am the Neighborhood Services Coordinator and your email was forwarded to me for a response. Sorry about the late response, but I was out of the office last week. It is my understanding that Stan Laverman received a complaint from a resident that your home at 701 Normandy Drive was being advertised as a rental. Stan viewed the website that was created to advertise your home www. rentiowacityhome. com< http : / /www.rentiowacityhome.com> (also attached) and then checked the City's records to see if a rental permit had been issued. When he discovered that a rental permit had not been issued he sent the attached Notice of Violation. Iowa City has nearly 18,000 rental properties and the City has a goal of maintaining healthy neighborhoods, so it is important to be proactive when a situation arises. The City needs to make sure that homes that are being used as a rental property pass the minimum inspection criteria to make sure that the home is a safe place to live. I appreciate you bringing this to our attention because customer service is very important to the City. I will talk with Stan to get a better understanding of the tone of the conversation. This, of course, is a personnel matter and will be treated confidentially. Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions or concerns. Steve Steve Long Neighborhood Services Coordinator City of Iowa City 319.356.5250 icgov.org From: Doug Boothroy Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2014 8:41 PM Subject: Fwd: lodging grievance Sent from my Pad Begin forwarded message: From: "Geoff Fruin" < Geoff -Fruin @iowa- city.org<mailto :Geoff -Fruin @iowa- city.org>> To: "Doug Boothroy" < Doug - Booth roy @iowa- city.org<m ai Ito: Doug - Booth roy @iowa- city.org>> Subject: Fwd: lodging grievance FYI. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Ryang, Sonia" < sonia - ryang @uiowa.edu <mailto: sonia - ryang @uiowa.edu> <mailto:sonia - ryang @uiowa.edu>> Date: August 30, 2014, 7:31:19 PM CDT To: "council@ iowa- city.org<mailto:council @iowa- city.org ><mailto:council @iowa- city.org >" < council @iowa- city.org<mailto:council @iowa- city.org > <mailto:council @iowa- city.org >>, " matt -hayek @iowa- city.org<mailto:matt- hayek @iowa- city.org > <mai Ito: matt - hayek @iowa- city.org >" < matt - hayek @iowa- city.org <mai Ito: matt- hayek @iowa - city.org > <mai Ito: matt - hayek @iowa- city.org>> Subject: lodging grievance Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the Council: I am writing to draw your attention to and submit a grievance regarding the recent incidence that occurred between myself and the city's housing inspection department. In late August, I received a notice (attached), sent to my husband's name (Bradley Kaldahl), stating that we have violated a housing code by renting our home without a rental permit. We are currently out of town and the house is sitting empty. I reached out to the city by phone and asked Stan Laverman, the senior housing inspector, whether the housing inspection department verified the factual basis of this notice. As you are fully aware, issuance of this type of notice carries a weight, since it is a presumption of guilt, or declaration of guilt. Stan's answer was that we advertised the house for rent. We did, for about two weeks, and took the ad off. I inquired whether the advertising required a permit. His answer was negative. I requested he issue an apology and follow it up with a paperwork, admitting it was issued in error. He not only said he had nothing to add but also, literally, laughed. He laughed and said "you can talk all you want." I criticized him for his attitude, when, clearly, the fault was on his part. Later, my attorney called him, and even my attorney received a similar treatment, that is to say, shrugging off the entire problem. I see a number of issues here. The city workers, it appears, have bestowed on themselves such a disproportionate degree of authorities that they feel they can behave arrogantly and rampantly toward residents and their representatives. I deem this incidence as an example of government over - reach, going out of their way to turn residents' lives into some kind of surveillance object, while, when they made an error, they not only do not admit it and follow it up with due diligence, but also behave in such an unacceptable way toward residents. I request that this incident be reviewed by the council and request that Stan Laverman be sent to re- training. I look forward to hearing from you regarding the progress of this matter. If you have any questions, please get in touch. Thank you. Respectfully, Sonia Ryang Sonia Ryang Professor of Anthropology and International Studies C. Maxwell and Elizabeth M. Stanley Family and Korea Foundation Chair of Korean Studies University of Iowa On Leave AY2014/15 NOTICE OF VIOLATION DATE: August 15, 2014 BRADLEY G KALDAJ- L 701 NORMANDY DR IOWA CITY, IA 52246 Re: 701 NORMANDY DR Tom• ., CITY OF IOWA CITY It has come to our aft I I I I that ft tem_may b�. a violation of Chaper 17; the lo�wa City Housing Code end is hereby brought 10 your atie -n ion for correction. Our records indicate that the above listed property is being rented without a Rental Permit and a Certificate of Stnx are Compliance. Reveal properties must be scheduled for inspection to determine If ono a w1th the Housing Code and the Zor ft Ordinance can be achieved and a Certificate of Structure Compliance and Rental Permit Issued. If you have any questions about the dellnftk �n 0111,60" Property or feel Gnat our information is in error please call the Inspector at the number below or conbret our offim at 356 -5130. You can also write to our office at City of Iowa City, Housing Irnspec5on Division, 410 E. WasMn St. Iowa City, IA 52240. Our FAX number is 319- 341 -4020. You will have 10 days after receipt bf this notice to respond. FAILURE TO RESPOND WITHIN THE TIME SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN ISSUANCE OF A CITATION AND FURTHER LEGAL ACTION BED TARN. 17-5-16A.,1&2 RENTAL PERIMFiTAND CERTIFICATE OF STRUCTURE COMPLIANCE. It shall be a violation of this Code for any person to let to another for rent and occupancy any dwelling, dwelling unit, duplex, multiple dwelling, or rooming unlit unless the owner holds a valid Certificate of Structure Compliance and a Rental Permit issued by the Department of Housing and Inspection Services. 17 -5-3 RENTAL PROPERTY. Any dwelling not owner occupied, regardless whether rent is paid. 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Page 7 of 8 Email or call to schedule a viewing or for more information Contact., InebleGrouoWeb. com or call 319512 -4465 http:// www .gaminged.com/rentiowacityhome/ 9/10/2014 Marian Karr 3f(3) From: Tom Markus Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2014 2:35 PM To: Marian Karr Subject: FW: Lexington Avenue From: Rick Fosse Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2014 2:26 PM To: 'noraleeb @gmail.com' Cc: Tom Markus Subject: FW: Lexington Avenue Nora Lee: Thanks for your e-mail about Lexington Street. I will have our Streets Division check out the potholes and I will check with our Traffic Engineering Planners about the gate and follow up with you. I will be out of the office tomorrow, so it may be early next week. Thanks, Rick Fosse Public Works Director City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52245 319- 356 -5141 From: Nora Lee Balmer [mailto:noraleeb @gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2014 10:24 AM To: Council Cc: Susan Mims Subject: Lexington Avenue I have two things I would like to address for the city. First. The 300 block of Lexington Avenue has huge pot holes. One is so big, I ruined a tire hitting it in the rain. If someone walking stepped in it, they could break an ankle. I feel the reason this street is not taken care of is, the famous gate. This gate means people can't drive through, so no need to fix it. Second. The gate. Why can't it be taken down when the leaf pick up starts? The city employees have to unlock, open, shut and re lock it when they take a load of the leaves and all equipment through it. It is a terrible inconvenience for your and my employees. If you would ask all the street people, including garbage, re cycling, etc. they would tell you they do not like it I know there is no chance of getting it permanently taken down. Please consider this. Nora Lee Balmer 3f(4) Marian Karr From: Nancy Olthoff <olthoff @mchsi.com> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 10:44 AM To: Council Subject: Senior Center This correspondence will become a public record. Dear Council Members, Having recently retired, I was delighted to find The Center in downtown Iowa City. It provides so many resources for seniors for 1) fitness, 2) social engagement, 3) opportunities for community service through the band, choir and volunteer information, 4) access to routine medical needs, 5) a convenient setting by parking, 6) daily meals, and 7) positive, helpful staff. It is my understanding that the Council is considering decentralizing these components and eliminating this community gathering location. I strongly voice opposition to this approach as it would decimate this strong community, strand many downtown seniors without access to low cost meals, and undermine the health and vitality of the Iowa City and Johnson County senior citizens. I am disappointed that even with strong expressions of concerns from senior community members this proposal is still being considered. Please clearly speak to the angst of our members and friends that the Center is a valuable site with abundant services that need to be retained and the dismantling the Center is not an option for consideration. Thank you for reflecting on this matter of great importance. Sincerely, Nancy Olthoff, Ph.D. Marian Karr 3f(5) From: David Noerper <dnoerper @hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 3:12 PM To: Council Subject: Wedge closure Dear City Council, My wife and I just learned of Steve Harding's decision to close his location next to the library and we are deeply concerned that Iowa City is losing an irreplaceable resource. We understand that his decision is based upon a lack of City support for his efforts and we appeal to you to address his concerns and keep an invaluable resource for our citizenry. Our family walks downtown 4 -5 times a week and are attuned to the culture and needs of the diverse community that frequents the area. Steve provides a unique environment for families with young children, the disabled, students, and many others that come in every shape and size. We have spent hours sitting at his tables and understand the place in a way that you, and the powers that be, might not. First, the Wedge, next to the Library, play area, and pedestrian mall, provides a unique, non - alcoholic environment that offers pizza, truly fresh - squeezed lemonade, ice cream, cookies, coffee, pastries, breakfast all day, and so much more to families and children... supporting and enhancing the purpose of this area. The space inside the Wedge is highly maneuverable for families with children, and the disabled, making it unique downtown. Steve uses high quality ingredients, rejecting high fructose corn syrup and the like, and is always experimenting to offer new and better options. Steve Harding is an owner who cares about people more than profit. Second, Steve Harding is a unique, home grown proprietor who celebrates everything great about Iowa City ... family and friends. My wife, a UCSF trained pediatric rheumatologist with the University, chose Iowa City as the place she wants to raise our children (she had higher paying offers from several top ten children's hospitals). We chose Iowa City for the child- centric environment which is best expressed in a single location in the pedestrian mall by the play equipment, Library, fountain and gathering area. The Wedge is the only non- alcoholic child- centric full service restaurant in the area and it is at ground zero. Spend a weekend day there and you will see hundreds of children pass through the doors. The combination of child friendly foods, open accessible spaces, friendly servers, community based art exhibits, and a diverse patronage (many with special needs) makes the Wedge a model of everything that Iowa City should be and that local government should support and nurture. For your insight, I would like to offer an example of everyday life at the Wedge that should matter in your decision making process. A few weeks ago my family watched as a wheelchair bound patron with communication challenges came in and went to his usual table. We exchanged acknowledgements as usual and he exchanged smiles with my son. As usual, a server came to his table and engaged him and took his order (I cannot understand his speech, but several of the servers have learned to understand him). Soon after the food was served, Steve came out and exchanged pleasantries with several of us and then engaged this patron. A great deal of patience is needed to converse with this man, but Steve, busy with tables full of people, took the time to acknowledge him and spend time with him. While Steve sat conversing something touching happened. The patron, unable to control his mouth, drooled food down his front. Without losing a beat, Steve got a towel, and while talking to the man, wiped off his face and clothes. He did so in a manner that was compassionate and caring and without drawing attention to his gesture. When the two were done talking, Steve excused himself to return to the kitchen and the patron clearly said "thank you ". This is not an exception, this is Steve. He engages his patrons with a smile ... he gave us Wedge onesies when our son was born. He aids the disabled and listens to patrons who need an ear. He invites diverse groups of all ages to use his tables. He hires a unique group of creative and caring students who often become close friends, and he is a father figure giving advise and occasionally lending money to his staff when needed. Steve and the Wedge are anchors, creating and nurturing community. I have read that some interests in City government want this space for retail. This might look good on paper, or to certain interests invested in the downtown, but for those of us who frequent this space, this desire represents a fundamental misunderstanding of what Iowa City families seek. Simply put, retail will not make Iowa City a great place to be a child. From my understanding, Steve asked for an extended lease of several years so that he could feel secure with his investment of time and money. This makes sense if you consider Steve's commitment to the community as a relationship. No one gets married for two year increments. Steve cares, he wants to give and grow and nurture, but he wants to know that his efforts are supported by the City with security. If you, as a representative of the citizens of Iowa City, truly support what is best for our community, please call Steve (351 -9400) and ask him to stay and support his desire for an extended lease. This should not be about money, it should be about attracting the very best citizenry and their families to Iowa City and creating and maintaining a high quality of life for those of us, and our children, who already call this place home. Please do everything within your power to keep this special place and the community it serves and creates. Best regards, David Noerper Pugh n I- ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS August 28, 2014 VIA E -MAIL AND U.S. MAIL Ms. Marian Karr City Clerk 410 E Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 RE: Notice of Appeal Denial of Certificate of Appropriateness Dear Marian: 3f(6) 1100 SIXTH STREET SUITE 102 CORALVILLE, IOWA 52241 PHONE 319- 351 -2028 FAX 319 - 351 -1102 PUGHHAGAN.COM MPUGH @PUGHHAGAN.COM This office represents St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church ( "St. Mary's ") with respect to its Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for its proposed window replacement project at 220 E. Jefferson Street, Iowa City. f- sv CO Please consider this letter a notice of St. Mary's request to appeal to the City Council the Historic Preservation Commissions denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness. A copy of the Commission's decision is attached for reference. Please forward this request to members of the City Council and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your time and consideration. MJP/dab cc: St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church CC, , (00021972) Sincerely, PUGH HAGAN PLC is iael J. Pugh .W- �Ru J - - r�'�`,i�r �ia2i mod. l is I �..T+�n ij(ijji.a� s. Historic DENIAL OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 2.2®E,%fferson Street A meeting of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission was held at City Hall on August 14, 2014, at 5:30 pm. The following members were present: Dent Ackerson, Esther Baker, Andrew Litton, Pamela Michaud, Ben Sandell and Ginalie Swaim. By a vote of 6 -0, the Commission denied a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed alteration at 220 E. Jefferson Street, a Iocal Landmark and National Register property. The proposed alteration consists of the replacement of existing windows in the rectory house, a total of approximately twenty eight windows. The application was denied due to the following reasons: The Commission found that the proposed work threatens to destroy an element of the historic character of this house, and is therefore unacceptable. The existing historic windows are distinctive features that significantly contribute to the building's historic character. Referring to the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, the guidelines recommend repair of existing historic windows, and .reserve replacement only for badly deteriorated windows. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, on which the guidelines are based, state that distinctive features shall be preserved, and deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced, with exceptions for severe deterioration. Based on inspection hymembers of the Commission and City staff, the Commission determined that the historic windows are in good to fair condition and not deteriorated beyond repair. The decision may be appealed to the City Council, which will consider whether the Historic Preservation Commission has exercised its powers, and followed the guidelines established according to this Title (Title 14 of Iowa City Zoning Code), and whether the Commission's action was patently arbitrary or capricious (Iowa City Zoning Code, Article 148E -2D). To appeal, a written letter requesting the appeal must be filed with the City Clerk no later than 10 business days after the date of the filing of this certificate. Ginalie Swaim, Chao Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission l Cheryl Pete on, Predation Gonstiltaat Department of D ye mei:tServices �Cj 'L) (� a CA) ,.., September 10, 2014 Michael Pugh 1100 Sixth Street Suite 102 Coralville, IA 52241 co,py Re: Appeal of Denial of Certificate of Appropriatness Dear Mike: J% iAzt CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 -1826 (319) 336 -S000 (319) 356.5009 FAX www.lcgov.org We have received the appeal to the City Council of the Historic Preservation Commission's denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 220 E. Jefferson Street. The Council will hold a public hearing on the appeal at its October 7 meeting. The meeting win be held in Emma Harvat Hall, City Hail, 410 E. Washington Street beginning at 7:00 pm. Let me know if you have any questions prior to the meeting. Sincerely, Bob Miklo Cc: St. Mary's Catholic Church Jon Oserof, JM Construction, Inc. �� ®a7 CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: September 5th, 2014 To: City Clerk From: Darian Nagle -Gamm, Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for September 16th, 2014 City Council meeting; Establishment of FIVE MINUTE PARKING on the southeast corner of Algonquin Road and Mission Point Road, adjacent to the cluster mailboxes. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9 -1 -3A (10); Establish FIVE MINUTE PARKING on the southeast corner of Algonquin Road and Mission Point Road, adjacent to the cluster mailboxes. Comment: This action is being taken to provide short-term parking adjacent to cluster mailboxes. 3f(7) 3-q S Marian Karr From: Amy Charles <amycharles1 @gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 12:55 PM To: Council Subject: Do you guys want to explain this? Hi. I've been living here a long time now, and I remember what it used to be like when cops busted bars for underage. It wasn't like this. I also remember actually going into a house with a loud party, across the street from me, in my bathrobe and slippers, and waiting till they noticed the grumpy lady, and making the "turn it down" sign, and those kids were embarrassed and said "sorry ma'am" and turned it down. After which I said "thank you" and padded back across the street to my house and went back to bed. Now I am not a conflict mediator, I am not Dag Hammarskj old. But I do know that it's almost certainly not necessary to storm into a college kids' party and start barking at people and waving guns around and slamming them up against the wall. If you haven't taken a look at this thing in a few days, please take another look. And then I would like for at least one of you to write back to me with an explanation of why this degree of force and antagonism was necessary to defuse that tense standoff situation, kids drinking beer. https: // medium. com /@VoteNoNewJail /icpd -party- bust- 7b2516208cde Thank you. Sincerely, Amy Charles 1346 Shannon Dr Iowa City /,d4a zv ,7-14 -i�/ ,oe�4 (15) Provide necessary and reasonable clerical, research and professional assistance to boards within limitations of the budget. (16) Perform such other and further duties as the council may direct. (Ord. 05 -4152, 3 -1 -2005) B. The city manager, in performing the foregoing duties, may: (1) Present recommendations and programs to the council and participate in any discussion by the council of any matters pertaining to the duties of the city manager. (2) Cause the examination and investigation of the affairs of any department or the conduct of any employee under supervision of the city manager. (3) Execute contracts on behalf of the city when authorized by the council. (Ord. 85 -3227, 3 -12 -1985) Section 4.05. Ineligibility; Prohibited Acts. Except for the exercise of the right to vote, the city manager shall not take part in any election of councilmembers. This prohibition shall in no way limit the city manager's duty to make available public records as provided by state law or this charter. (Ord. 76 -2792, 1 -2 -1976) ARTICLE V. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Section 5.01. Establishment. With the exception of the police citizens review board, the council may establish boards in addition to those required by state law and shall specify the title, duties, length of term, qualifications of members and other appropriate matters. The council may reduce or increase a board's duties, transfer duties from one board to another or dissolve any board, except as otherwise provided by state law or this charter. A. There shall be a permanent police citizens review board, which shall have vested in it the following minimum powers: . 1. To hold at least one community forum each year for the purpose of hearing citizens' views on the policies, practices, and procedures of the Iowa City police December 2007 Iowa City department, and to make recommendations regarding such policies, practices, and procedures to the city council; 2. To investigate citizen claims of misconduct by sworn police officers and to issue independent reports of its findings to the city council; and 3. The authority to subpoena witnesses. (Res. 07 -262, 8 -31 -2007) Section 5.02. Appointment; Removal. The council shall, subject to the requirements of state law, seek to provide broad representation on all boards. The council shall establish procedures to give at least thirty days' notice of vacancies before they are filled and shall encourage applications by citizens. Council procedures for the removal of members shall be consistent with state law. (Ord., 05- 4152., 371- 2005)x-" Section 5.03. Rules. A. The council shall establish rules and procedures for the operation of all boards, which must include but are not limited to, the adoption of by -laws and rules pertaining to open meetings and open records. (Ord. 05 -4152, 3 -1 -2005) B. The council shall specify, for each board, methods for informal and formal communication with council, time schedules for the completion of reports requested by council and such rules as it deems appropriate. C. A board may establish additional rules and procedures that are consistent with state law, council rules, and this charter. (Ord. 76 -2792, 1 -2 -1976) ARTICLE VI. CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES Section 6.01. Limitations On The Amount Of Campaign Contributions. The council, by ordinance, shall prescribe limitations on the amount of campaign contributions made to a candidate for election to council by a person as defined in this charter. (Ord. 95 -3671, 3 -28 -1995) December 2007 Iowa City t 1 Prepared by: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319- 503056- ORDINANCE NO. 05 -4152 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE IOWA CITY CHARTER, CHAPTER 1 (DEFINITIONS) AND SECTIONS 2.03 (ELIGIBILITY), 2.05 (COMPENSATION), 2.11 (COUNCIL ACTION), 2.12 (PROHIBITIONS), 3.01 (NOMINATION), 3.02 (PRIMARY ELECTION), 4.03 (ABSENCE; DISABILITY OF CITY MANAGER), 4.04 (DUTIES OF CITY MANAGER), 5.02 (APPOINTMENT; REMOVAL), 5.03 (RULES), 6.02 DISCLOSURE OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES), 6.03 (DEFINITION), 6.04 (VIOLATIONS), 7.01 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), 7.02 (COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS; AFFIDAVIT), 7.03 (PETITIONS; REVOCATION OF SIGNATURES), 7.04 (PROCEDURE AFTER FILING), 7.05 (ACTION ON PETITIONS), 7.06 (RESULTS OF ELECTION), 8.01 (CHARTER AMENDMENTS), AND 8.02 (CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION) AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION. 2 ORDINANCE NO. Or 4152- PAGE 3 16) Perform such other and further duties as the Council may direct. 12. Article V, entitled "Boards, Commission and Committees," Section 5.02, entitled "Appointment; removal," is hereby amended by repealing Section 5.02 in its entirety and adding the following new Section 5.02: The Council shall, subject to the requirements of State law, seek to provide broad representation on all Boards. The Council shall establish procedures to give at least thirty days' notice of vacancies before they are filled and shall encourage applications by citizens. Council procedures for the removal of members shall be consistent with State law. 13. Article V, entitled "Boards, Commission and Committees," Section 5.03, entitled "Rules," is hereby amended by repealing Paragraph A in its entirety and adding the following new Paragraph A: A. The Council shall establish rules and procedures for the operation of all Boards, which must include but are not limited to, the adoption of by -laws and rules pertaining to open meetings and open records.