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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-21- Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356 -5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 21, 2014 Iowa City City Council Regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Throgmorton. Electronically: Payne. Absent: Dobyns. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Hart, Reichart, Yapp, Davidson. The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Hoover Elementary students: Noah Hartwig and Janie Perrill. The Mayor proclaimed: United Nations Day - October 24, Katy Hansen, Iowa United Nations Association, accepting; Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery Day - November 2; National Disability Employment Awareness Month - October 2014, Human Rights Commissioner Orville Townsend accepting; Herbert Hoover Day - October 25, Hoover Elementary Principal Dennis Harnack accepting. Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: October 7 Work Session, October 7 Regular Formal Official & Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad Hoc Senior Services — October 1; Board of Adjustment — September 10; Charter Review Commission — September 30; Citizens Police Review Board — September 15; Historic Preservation Commission — September 11; Housing and Community Development Commission — June 19; Planning and Zoning Commission — September 4; Planning and Zoning Comm. — September 18 (work session and formal). Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Howling Dogs Inc., dba Howling Dogs Bistro and Fair Grounds Coffeehouse, 345 S. Dubuque St.; Ownership change for Howling Dogs Inc., dba Howling Dogs Bistro and Fair Grounds Coffeehouse, 345 S. Dubuque St.; Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe Corporation, dba India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Caffery, Inc., dba DC's, 124 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for JOBSITE, LLC., dba JOBSITE, 928 Maiden Ln.; Class C Liquor License for HMDS Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Class C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services, dba Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Ct.; Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC., dba Kum & Go #52, 25 W. Burlington St.; Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC., dba Kum & Go #51, 323 E. Burlington St.; Class C Liquor License for Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House, L.L.C., dba Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House, L.L.C., 525 S. Gilbert St. Outdoor Service Area for Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House, L.L.C., dba Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House, L.L.C., 525 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for IC Entertainment, LC., dba Bardot Iowa, 347 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Filmscene, dba Filmscene, 118 E. College St. Suite 101; Class E Liquor License for Caylor Development LLC., dba Sauce, 108 E. College St.; RES. 14 -296, TO REFUND THE unused portion of a CIGARETTE PERMIT for HOS LLC., dba Zombie Tobacco & Complete Description October 21, 2014 Page 2 More, 316 E. Burlington St. New: Class E Liquor License for TR Advani LLC dba Cork & Bottle, 610 Eastbury, Suite 1. Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -297, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WETLAND MITIGATION FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONSOLIDATION PROJECT; RES. 14 -298, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION - PART ELEVEN, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 14- 299, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NORMANDY DRIVE PHASE ONE LANDSCAPING PROJECT; Granting a 60 -day extension to the Citizens Police Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint #14 -02. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14 -300, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - PHASE 1, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: James Surratt regarding Transit; Jenna Hammerich and Eric Johnson regarding Climate march; Gregg Geerdes regarding TIF for Student Apartment? Naperville West ?; David Judge regarding Mercer Park Extra Space; Dan Cummins regarding Road Width — Setting a New Direction For Iowa City; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (2) NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs with supplemental arrows on the 400 block of Highland Court; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) DISABLED PARKING space in front of 1908 Delwood Drive; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2) NO PARKING EXCEPT 7 AM — 2 PM SUNDAYS signs on the west side of the 400 block of South Governor Street near Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign on the southwest corner of the intersection of North 1St Avenue and Hickory Trail; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Results: Letter from Iowa City Community School District to area Mayors, from J.C. Board of Supervisor Chair regarding Inclusionary Zoning. Mary Gravitt presented an audio of the 10/07 Council meeting concerning City rental properties; the Senior Center Ad Hoc Committee; the Senior Center; and an article by Joseph Lubow "Choose a College Town For Retirement ". Roger Knight Jr., 320 East Washington St., appeared regarding the Senior Center; services available for persons with disabilities; and snow removal. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that ORD. 14 -4598, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 25.8 ACRES OF PROPERTY TO RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS — SOUTH DOWNTOWN (RFC -SD) ZONE AND RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS — CENTRAL CROSSINGS (RFC -CX) ZONE LOCATED SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET IN THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS DISTRICT (REZ14- 00013), be passed an adopted. The Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte communications and none were reported. Moved by Dickens, seconded by Throgmorton, that ORD. 14 -4599, REZONING APPROXIMATELY .54 -ACRES FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI -1) ZONE TO RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS — CENTRAL CROSSINGS (RFC -CX) ZONE AT 201 E. Complete Description October 21, 2014 Page 3 BENTON STREET AND 912 -914 S. DUBUQUE STREET AND DESIGNATION OF 914 S. DUBUQUE STREET AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK (REZ14- 00011), be passed and adopted. The Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte communications and none were reported. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan to add a proposed Urban Renewal Project. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Mike Thayer, New Pioneer Co -op Board of Directors. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -301, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE SYCAMORE AND FIRST AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN TO ADD A PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne, Botchway, Dickens. Nays: Throgmorton. Absent: Dobyns. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -302, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT TO TERMINATE LEASE WITH THE WEDGE DOWNTOWN, INC., D /B /A THE WEDGE DOWNTOWN, FOR SPACE AT 136 S. DUBUQUE STREET. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance amending Title 6 of the City Code, entitled "Public Health and Safety," Chapter 4, entitled "Noise Control," to simplify and clarify the noise control provisions, to delete permits based on decibel levels, and to regulate loud car radios, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The following individuals appeared: Mary Gravitt; Roger Knight, Jr. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised; Full term); Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 (Formerly advertised; Full term); Appeals, Board for a five -year term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised, Full term); Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District formed); Housing and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term effective upon appointment — September 1, 2016. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2014; Board of Adjustment for a five -year term, January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2020; Citizens' Police Review Board for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment — September 1, 2015; Human Rights Commission for Three vacancies to fill three -year terms, January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2018; Parks and Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four -year terms, January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2019; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three -year terms, January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2018; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three -year terms, January 1, 2015 — December 31, 2018. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2014. 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.] Complete Description October 21, 2014 Page 4 Council Member Throgmorton reported on his participation in the Run for the Schools event, and praised organizers, volunteers, and runners. Council Member Botchway noted the numbers of vacancies on City Boards and Commissions and urged younger members of the community to apply and become involved in City discussions. City Manager Markus reminded everyone of the Human Rights Breakfast scheduled on Wednesday, October 29th, at the Iowa Memorial Union. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent or pending where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 7:50 p.m. Council returned to open session 8:09 p.m. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn to work session 8:10 p.m. Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor Mari K. Karr, City Clerk I �- Tr CITY OF IOWA CITY 4a(l) a: 1 L OR— MEMORANDUM Date: October 15, 2014 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, October 7, 2014, 5:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton UISG: Neal Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bockenstedt, Davidson, Yapp, Boothroy, Fosse, Moran, Hightshoe, Knoche, Andrew, Ralston, Clow A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and on the City website. CONFIRMATION OF THE COURT / LINN RFP FINALISTS Mayor Hayek announced that correspondence had been received late that afternoon from a law firm representing one of the applicants not selected; and the City Attorney construes it as a threat of litigation and the that there would be no discussion on the finalists this evening, City Atty. Dilkes advised members not to have conversations with either Prairie Sun or any other proposers. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar items # 3e(3) — Mark NeuCollins ... People's Climate March....) Council Member Throgmorton referenced the letter / statement and the memo from Sustainability Coordinator Nations in the October 2 information packet (IP8). 2. (Consent Calendar item # 3e(2) — correspondence Adam Sullivan ... Body Cameras) In response to Council Member Dobyns, City Manager Markus reported that the cameras have not been purchased; and Police were preparing general orders and procedure policies for camera usage. In response to Mayor Pro tern Mims, the City Manager stated typically the orders and policies would not come before Council but given the interest he would include in an information packet. 3. (Item # 6 — ... appeal of Historic Preservation Decision ....St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church) The Mayor announced that the applicant has requested deferral to November 18. 4. (Item # 10 — ... assessments ....) Mayor Hayek reviewed the process and the stated if someone appears regarding their assessment the practice has been to remove that assessment from the schedule, proceed with adoption of the remaining properties, and schedule the one item for the next meeting when staff could be present with more information. Council Work Session October 7, 2014 Page 2 5. (Agenda Item # 8 and # 9 — ... Chadek property... Chadek Green Park) In response to questions the City Manager stated he and the Parks and Recreation Dir. have been discussing cutting back on maintenance of more natural passive areas. Mayor Hayek noted that this may also involve more community partnership similar to North Market Square. DISCUSS MPOJC SCORING CRITERIA RELATED TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FUNDS MPOJC Executive Dir. Ralston and Public Works Dir. Fosse presented information. After discussion, a majority agreed not to recommend making changes to the adopted scoring criteria. ACTION: Report to MPOJC Board at November meeting (Ralston) ADDITIONS TO AGENDA City Clerk Karr noted three additions to the agenda: • 3d(11) a subordination agreement for financing Camp Cardinal Road • 3e(15) correspondence regarding Court/ Linn RFP Finalist Selection • 3e(16) correspondence from Ravi & Tina Advani regarding Class E Liquor License. INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [September 18, 25 and October 2] September 18 1. (IP # 2 — Blue Zones event) After discussion it was agreed that no more than three Council Members would be attending the event on October 29th 2. (IP # 3 — Status Report on South District Plan) In response to Council Member Throgmorton Development Coordinator Yapp presented a summary of the workshop held the previous evening. 3. (IP # 4 — Article from City Manager ... Old design guidelines should not be applied today) In response to Council Member Payne, City Manager Markus the article presented a different perspective regarding historic buildings. 4. (IP # 5 - Article from City Manager ... Uber ride -share service hits D.M. today; officials balk) In response to Council Member Dobyns, City Clerk Karr reported that staff was preparing a new taxi ordinance for Council discussion within the next 30 days that would include Police safety concerns and future transportation models such as Uber. September 25 1. (IP # 5 — Memo from Neighborhood Services Coordinator ... UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership update) Council Member Dickens thanked staff for the memo and answering questions on the price of the house and finding houses that will fit into the ranges. Council Member Payne raised concern regarding people purchasing the homes being able to afford them. Council Work Session October 7, 2014 Page 3 2. (IP # 6 — GFOA's Distinguished Budget Award ...) Council Member Dobyns congratulated Finance Dir. Bockenstedt on receiving the award. 3. (IP # 2 - Article from City Manager ... Forty Under 40) Mayor Pro tem Mims congratulated Asst. City Manager Fruin on being named one of 40 top leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the Corridor by the Corridor Business Journal. 4. (IP # 9 - Community Job & Resource Fair — October 30; and IP # 9 - Memo from Human Resources Adm... Recruitment and Hiring Outreach in the 10/2 packet) Mayor Pro tem noted the upcoming Job Fair and thanked staff for implementing changes and helping to diversify City staff. 5. (IP # 7 - ... Strategic Plan States Report ...) Council Members thanked Asst. City Manager Fruin for the update. Council Member Payne noted on page 33, under "Accomplishments" it refers to working to finalize the Burlington Street dam and stated if it were an accomplishment we shouldn't still be working it. Fruin clarified the project was not done and would be moved to "Future Plans ". Payne stated a similar item was also on page 41. October 2 (IP # 5 — KXIC Radio Show) The following schedule was agreed upon: ➢ October 8 — Mims ➢ October 15 — Throgmorton ➢ October 22 — Botchway ➢ October 29 — Dickens ➢ November 5 - Payne ➢ November 12 — Dobyns Council Member Mims encouraged everyone to talk about the upcoming local option sales tax election utilizing the talking points prepared by the Finance Dir. 2. (IP # 8 - Memo from Sustainability Coordinator .... Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and climate mitigation update) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Council agreed to signing the agreement as recommended by staff. Council Member Throgmorton announced Dr. James Hanson, former Director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, and best known climate scientist in the United States would be speaking on climate change on October 16 in the IMC main lounge. 3. (IP # 6 - Pending Work Session Items) Mayor Pro tern Mims stated she would like to discuss late handouts, and questioned whether that discussion could occur tonight or be scheduled for a future time. City Clerk Karr reviewed the current procedure for distribution of late handouts electronically at 3PM on Tuesday's prior to a meeting. City Atty. Dilkes stressed the importance of providing information to Council prior to decision making and certain legal requirements for receipt of information. After discussion it was agreed to add the item to the next work session. 4. (IP # 13 - Traffic Calming on Highland Avenue) Council Member Payne stated the roadway is filled with speed humps and people still drive fast. 5. (IP # 9 - Memo from Human Resources Adm.... Recruitment and Hiring Outreach) Council Member Throgmorton thanked staff for preparing the recruitment materials and questioned whether they had reached out to community organizations such as Black Council Work Session October 7, 2014 Page 4 Voices Project and the Center for Worker Justice for advice. City Manage Markus said the Equity Dir. had prepared a list of contacts to ensure better outreach. COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE 1. Council Member Throgmorton the Book Festival held the previous week -end was a big success. 2. Mayor Hayek reported on the proclamation he presented recognizing Iowa City's 175th anniversary as part of the Book Festival; and stated he would report further at the formal meeting. 3. Council Member Botchway noted discussion at a previous MPOJC meeting to establish a subcommittee to make policy recommendations for the MPOJC to consider concerning affordable housing, and questioned Iowa City's support of the idea. MPOJC Executive Dir. Ralston stated more information would be available in the Affordable Housing Update at the January MPOJC meeting and members agreed to wait until that data is available before discussing forming a committee. Council Members expressed support for the subcommittee idea. 4. Council Member Botchway questioned the status of multi - family recycling, City Manager Markus stated staff wanted to work through the Fiberight issue before looking into multi - family recycling. Mayor Hayek noted the Fiberight discussion was on the pending list. 5. Council Members Throgmorton stated he had been asked to participate in a walking tour of the Peninsula Neighborhood on October 14 and wanted information on the secondary access road. City Manager Markus and Economic Development Adm. Davidson reported on ongoing discussions. Staff will summarize and provide additional information. 6. Council Member Payne stated she would be out of town for the October 21 meeting and wanted to participate electronically. Council Member Dickens reported he may be a few minutes late for that meeting as well. PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP # 6 of 10/2 Info Packet] None UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS 1. Council Member Throgmorton indicated he would be participating in the Run for the Schools on October 19th, and asked others to join him. Adjourned 6:25 p.m. ��4--- 4a(2) Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356 -5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $_ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 10/7/14 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed Fire Prevention Week - October 5 -11. Fire Lt. Brandon Smith accepting. National Hispanic Heritage Month September 16- October 15. Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and /or adopted as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk - September 16 Work Session; September 16 Regular Formal Official & Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad Hoc Senior Services — September 3; Ad Hoc Senior Services — September 24; Charter Review Commission — September 9; Charter Review Commission — September 23; Citizens Police Review Board — August 26; Civil Service Commission — September 24; Historic Preservation Commission — August 14; Human Rights Commission — August 19; Library Board — August 28; Telecommunications Commission — August 25. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for North Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for The Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St.; Class E Liquor License for Liquor Downtown, 315 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for The Hilltop Lounge, 1100 North Dodge St.; Class C Beer Permit for RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Lane; Special Class C Liquor License for Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. Class E Liquor License for Wal -Mart Store #1721, 919 Hwy 1 West; Class C Liquor License for Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Studio 13, 13 South Linn St.; Refund an unused portion of a Class B Beer Permit for Godfathers Pizza, 531 Hwy 1 West. RES. 14 -281, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMITS to Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.; Studio 13, 13 South Linn St. New: Class C Liquor License for Pullman, 17 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Forbidden Planet, 111 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for EL CACTUS, 314 E. Burlington St. (corporation change). Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -282, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH HILLS BANK & TRUST COMPANY, MIDWESTONE BANK AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOR THE BUILDING CHANGE LOAN PROGRAM; RES. 14 -283, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF EVAN HEIGHTS, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 14 -284, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SANDHILL ESTATES - PART 3, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 14 -285, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC WORKS EXTERIOR WASHOUT, PCC ACCESS ROAD AND STORM SEWER PROJECT; RES. 14 -286, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2013 WILLIAM STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT; RES. 14 -287, Official Actions October 7, 2014 Page 2 ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART 8, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 14 -288, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE- HATTERY, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT; RES.14 -289, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE HIGHWAY 1 TRAIL PROJECT - ORCHARD STREET TO SUNSET STREET; RES. 14 -290, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CARDINAL RIDGE, PART 4, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE; Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,634,218.46 for the period of August 1 through August 31, 2014, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; RES. 14 -291, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT SUBORDINATING THE CITY'S MORTGAGE FOR THE FINANCING OF CAMP CARDINAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION COSTS TO A MORTGAGE SECURING THE REFINANCE OF A LOAN HELD BY MIDWESTONE BANK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 122 ACRES MORE OR LESS OF THE CROSSING IN IOWA CITY. Correspondence: Bob Temple regarding Highland Avenue Bus Accident [Staff response included]; Adam Sullivan regarding Body Cameras; Mark NeuCollins (Iowa City Climate Advocates, 100 Grannies for a Livable Future, Iowa City Area Group of the Sierra Club, Physicians for Social Responsibility) regarding Peoples Climate March Iowa City on September 21; Joseph M. Jason regarding Does the Iowa City Council Approve of Stun Belts on the Autism Community ?; Rick Dvorak, Johnson County Planning and Zoning Adm. regarding Fringe Area Agreement; Abbey Schafer — Van Houtte regarding Neighborhood zoning question [Staff response included]; Elijah Knake regarding Recycling [Staff response included]; Sonia Ettinger regarding Affordable housing; Jerry Raaz regarding Prairie Hill Co- housing Project; Palmer J. Holden regarding LOST [Staff response included]; Judith Pfohl regarding Fareway Trees [Staff response included]; Susan Totten regarding Closing of Wedge downtown [Staff response included]; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign on the northeast corner of the Manor Drive and Eastmoor Drive intersection; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of (2) NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs with arrows on the west side of Gilbert Court at the intersection with Highland Court; Michael Oliviera, Robert Carlson, Michael Hayes regarding Court Linn RFP Finalist Selection; Ravi & Tina Advani regarding Class E Liquor License. Barbara Schlechter, 7 Glenview Knoll NE, and Mark NeuCollins, 2709 Anchorage Rd. NE, appeared encouraged the City signing the updated Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement and establish a citizens advisory committee on climate mitigation and adoption of a plan within one year. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., presented regarding the Senior Services Ad Hoc Committee and Council Member Dobyns' membership. Doug Beardsley, Dir. of Johnson County Health Dept., thanked Council for their passage of a resolution Official Actions October 7, 2014 Page 3 concerning electronic cigarettes on City property. Brandon Ross, regarding the closing of the Wedge downtown. Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton St., presented photographs of City owned properties on Hudson. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Mary Gravitt and Anna Buss. Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 25.8 acres of property to Riverfront Crossings — South Downtown (RFC -SD) Zone and Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings (RFC -CX) Zone located south of Burlington Street in the Riverfront Crossings District (REZ14- 00013), be given second vote. Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately .54 -acres from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone to Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings (RFC - CX) Zone at 201 E. Benton Street and 912 -914 S. Dubuque Street and designation of 914 S. Dubuque Street as a Historic Landmark (REZ14- 00011), be given second vote. Moved and seconded that ORD. 14 -4597, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 33.37 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CAMP CARDINAL ROAD NORTH OF CAMP CARDINAL BOULEVARD FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ID -RS) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS -5) (REZ- 00012) (St. Andrew Church), be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to defer to November 18 a public hearing on an appeal to City Council of the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the windows at 220 E. Jefferson Street, an Iowa City Historic Landmark located in the Jefferson Street Historic District (St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church), at the request of the applicant. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -292, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2014 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -293, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TRUST UNDER THE WILL OF FRIEDA A. CHADEK FOR 5.02 ACRES OF VACANT LAND AT THE INTERSECTION OF FRIENDSHIP STREET AND 5T" AVENUE. Jeanette Chadek Fulton, 614 3rd Ave., appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -294, NAMING THE PROPOSED PARK CONSISTING OF 5.02 ACRES OF VACANT LAND AT THE INTERSECTION OF FRIENDSHIP STREET AND 5T" AVENUE AS " CHADEK GREEN." Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -295, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN -UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. Official Actions October 7, 2014 Page 4 The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following Boards and Commissions and all will be readvertised. Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five - year term January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2018; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 (Formerly advertised; Full term); Appeals, Board of for a five -year term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised; Full term); Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District formed). 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.] The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Housing and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term effective upon appointment — September 1, 2016. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Peter Matthes. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Board of Adjustment for a five -year term, January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2020; Citizens' Police Review Board, for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment — September 1, 2015; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three -year terms, January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2018; Parks and Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four -year terms, January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2019; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three -year terms, January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2018; Senior Center Commission — for two vacancies to fill three -year terms, January 1, 2015 — December 31, 2018. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department. s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor s/M rian K. Karr, City Clerk r- X� Submitted for publication — 10/15/14. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356 -5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 7, 2014 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Moran, Yapp, Hightshoe, Knoche. The Mayor proclaimed Fire Prevention Week - October 5 -11. Fire Lt. Brandon Smith accepting. National Hispanic Heritage Month September 16- October 15. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and /or adopted as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk - September 16 Work Session; September 16 Regular Formal Official & Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad Hoc Senior Services — September 3; Ad Hoc Senior Services — September 24; Charter Review Commission — September 9; Charter Review Commission — September 23; Citizens Police Review Board — August 26; Civil Service Commission — September 24; Historic Preservation Commission — August 14; Human Rights Commission — August 19; Library Board — August 28; Telecommunications Commission — August 25. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B.,Ltd., dba The Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St.; Class E Liquor License for Jason Caylor, dba Liquor Downtown, 315 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba The Hilltop Lounge, 1100 North Dodge St.; Class C Beer Permit for HWZ L.L.C., dba RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Lane; Special Class C Liquor License for Angela, Inc., dba Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. Class E Liquor License for Wal -Mart Stores, Inc., dba Wal -Mart Store #1721, 919 Hwy 1 West; Class C Liquor License for Blue Moose, Inc., dba Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Corridor Entertainment LC., dba Studio 13, 13 South Linn St.; Refund an unused portion of a Class B Beer Permit for Stuff Corporation, dba Godfathers Pizza, 531 Hwy 1 West. RES. 14 -281, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMITS to Blue Moose, Inc., dba Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.; Corridor Entertainment LC., dba Studio 13, 13 South Linn St. New: Class C Liquor License for 1St and Main Hospitality, LLC., dba Pullman, 17 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for TLC Omnibus, Inc., dba Forbidden Planet, 111 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for EL CACTUS, INC., dba EL CACTUS, 314 E. Burlington St. (corporation change) Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -282, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH HILLS BANK & TRUST COMPANY, MIDWESTONE BANK AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOR THE BUILDING CHANGE LOAN PROGRAM; RES. 14 -283, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF EVAN HEIGHTS, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 14 -284, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SANDHILL ESTATES - PART 3, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 14 -285, AWARDING CONTRACT to Calacci Construction Co. for $361,197.00 Complete Description October 7, 2014 Page 2 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC WORKS EXTERIOR WASHOUT, PCC ACCESS ROAD AND STORM SEWER PROJECT; RES. 14 -286, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2013 WILLIAM STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT; RES. 14 -287, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART 8, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 14 -288, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE- HATTERY, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT; RES.14 -289, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE HIGHWAY 1 TRAIL PROJECT - ORCHARD STREET TO SUNSET STREET; RES. 14 -290, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CARDINAL RIDGE, PART 4, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE; Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,634,218.46 for the period of August 1 through August 31, 2014, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; RES. 14 -291, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT SUBORDINATING THE CITY'S MORTGAGE FOR THE FINANCING OF CAMP CARDINAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION COSTS TO A MORTGAGE SECURING THE REFINANCE OF A LOAN HELD BY MIDWESTONE BANK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 122 ACRES MORE OR LESS OF THE CROSSING IN IOWA CITY. Correspondence: Bob Temple regarding Highland Avenue Bus Accident [Staff response included]; Adam Sullivan regarding Body Cameras; Mark NeuCollins (Iowa City Climate Advocates, 100 Grannies for a Livable Future, Iowa City Area Group of the Sierra Club, Physicians for Social Responsibility) regarding Peoples Climate March Iowa City on September 21; Joseph M. Jason regarding Does the Iowa City Council Approve of Stun Belts on the Autism Community ?; Rick Dvorak, Johnson County Planning and Zoning Adm. regarding Fringe Area Agreement; Abbey Schafer — Van Houtte regarding Neighborhood zoning question [Staff response included]; Elijah Knake regarding Recycling [Staff response included]; Sonia Ettinger regarding Affordable housing; Jerry Raaz regarding Prairie Hill Co- housing Project; Palmer J. Holden regarding LOST [Staff response included]; Judith Pfohl regarding Fareway Trees [Staff response included]; Susan Totten regarding Closing of Wedge downtown [Staff response included]; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign on the northeast corner of the Manor Drive and Eastmoor Drive intersection; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of (2) NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs with arrows on the west side of Gilbert Court at the intersection with Highland Court; Michael Oliviera, Robert Carlson, Michael Hayes regarding Court Linn RFP Finalist Selection; Ravi & Tina Advani regarding Class E Liquor License. Barbara Schlechter, 7 Glenview Knoll NE, and Mark NeuCollins, 2709 Anchorage Rd. NE, appeared encouraged the City signing the updated Mayor's Climate Complete Description October 7, 2014 Page 3 Protection Agreement and establish a citizens advisory committee on climate mitigation and adoption of a plan within one year. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., presented regarding the Senior Services Ad Hoc Committee and Council Member Dobyns' membership. Doug Beardsley, Dir. of Johnson County Health Dept., thanked Council for their passage of a resolution concerning electronic cigarettes on City property. Brandon Ross, regarding the closing of the Wedge downtown. Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton St., presented photographs of City owned properties on Hudson. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from Mary Gravitt and Anna Buss. Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance rezoning approximately 25.8 acres of property to Riverfront Crossings — South Downtown (RFC -SD) Zone and Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings (RFC -CX) Zone located south of Burlington Street in the Riverfront Crossings District (REZ14- 00013), be given second vote. The Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte communications and none were reported. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance rezoning approximately .54- acres from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone to Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings (RFC -CX) Zone at 201 E. Benton Street and 912 -914 S. Dubuque Street and designation of 914 S. Dubuque Street as a Historic Landmark (REZ14- 00011), be given second vote. The Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte communications and none were reported. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 14 -4597, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 33.37 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CAMP CARDINAL ROAD NORTH OF CAMP CARDINAL BOULEVARD FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ID- RS) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS -5) (REZ- 00012) (St. Andrew Church), be passed and adopted. The Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte communications and none were reported. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to defer to November 18 a public hearing on an appeal to City Council of the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the windows at 220 E. Jefferson Street, an Iowa City Historic Landmark located in the Jefferson Street Historic District (St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church), at the request of the applicant. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements 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. No one appeared. Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 14 -292, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2014 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 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. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -293, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TRUST UNDER THE WILL OF FRIEDA A. CHADEK FOR 5.02 ACRES OF VACANT LAND AT THE INTERSECTION Complete Description October 7, 2014 Page 4 OF FRIENDSHIP STREET AND 5Th AVENUE. Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran presented a power point. Jeanette Chadek Fulton, 614 3rd Ave., appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -294, NAMING THE PROPOSED PARK CONSISTING OF 5.02 ACRES OF VACANT LAND AT THE INTERSECTION OF FRIENDSHIP STREET AND 5Th AVENUE AS "CHADEK GREEN." Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 14 -295, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN -UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following Boards and Commissions and all will be readvertised. Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five - year term January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2018; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 (Formerly advertised; Full term); Appeals, Board of for a five -year term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised; Full term); Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District formed). 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.] The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Housing and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term effective upon appointment — September 1, 2016. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton to accept correspondence from Peter Matthes. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Board of Adjustment for a five -year term, January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2020; Citizens' Police Review Board, for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment — September 1, 2015; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three -year terms, January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2018; Parks and Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four -year terms, January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2019; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three -year terms, January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2018; Senior Center Commission — for two vacancies to fill three -year terms, January 1, 2015 — December 31, 2018. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Council Member Dickens noted the great success of the Brew Fest event held a few weeks earlier; and the Home Free vocal concert the previous evening at the Englert. Council Member Throgmorton announced Dr. James Hanson, former Director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, and best known climate scientist in the United States would be speaking on climate change on October 16 in the IMC main lounge. Council Member Botchway thanked the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition, Johnson County Housing Trust Fund, and the Housing Fellowship for putting together the affordable housing bus tour. Council Member Throgmorton agreed. Mayor Hayek congratulated the International Automotive Components (IAC) on their 50th anniversary; acknowledged the City Finance Department receiving the National Complete Description October 7, 2014 Page 5 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from Government Finance Officers (GFOA) for the third consecutive year; and commended the efforts of so many on making the Book Festival held the previous week -end a huge success. City Manager Markus announced Tracy Hightshoe had accepted the position of Neighborhood Services Coordinator and Jason Havel as new City Engineer. Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m. Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk