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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-06 Council minutes0QM% -IPM' P , CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: January 21, 2015 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, January 6, 2015, 5:04 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns (arrived 5:20), Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton UISG: McCarthy Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Knoche, Davidson, Bockenstedt, Yapp, Boothroy, Dulek, Howard, Hargadine, Rackis, Bramel, Ralston, Bowers, Hightshoe A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(1) — Carter Estates) Mayor Hayek announced that applicant has requested deferral until the January 20 meeting, and would note that request in the motion adopting the Consent Calendar. 2. (Consent Calendar item # 3e(1) — rezoning, 608, 610, 614 S. Dubuque Street Landmark Designation) City Atty. Dilkes noted correspondence from the applicant and the property owner, and stated once a report is received from the Planning & Zoning Commission and from Historic Preservation a public hearing must be set. 3. (Agenda item # 6 — Lease Purchase agreement Harrison Parking Facility ... ; and item # 7 ... Sabin Townhouses ...) Mayor Hayek stated there were some details that needed to be addressed, and both hearings would be opened, and then continued and consideration deferred to the January 20 meeting. (Item mentioned later in meeting # 10 below) 4. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(4) — CPRB Extension) City Clerk Karr noted the item should be removed from the Consent Calendar. 5. (Consent Calendar item # 3e(3) — Sycamore Street ...) Council Member Payne indicated she had a question regarding the design of the project and whether there would be a traffic circle. Staff will present information at the public hearing. 6. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(3) — Transfer of development rights to 912 S. Dubuque ....) Council Member Throgmorton requested staff be present prior to the vote on the Consent Calendar to answer questions regarding the transfer and briefly explain what's involved. 7. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(2) —Phase 2 of the First Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements) In response to Council Member Payne, PW Dir. Knoche stated the project was a rebuild of an existing storm sewer that was missed in the plans, and a change order was issued to make the connection back into the new system. Council Work Session January 6, 2015 Page 2 8. (Consent Calendar item # 3f(7) — Johnson County Board of Supervisors) Council Member Throgmorton noted the letter requesting another meeting be scheduled for summer or fall and stated his interest to schedule. Council concurred. 9. (Agenda item # 8 — Revision to Taxicab ... ordinance...) In response to Council Member Botchway, Adm. Analyst Andrew stated that some issues raised in a previous email dealt with competitive issues between different companies and not something staff can respond too. 10. (Continued - Agenda item # 7 ... Sabin Townhouses ...) City Manager Markus and City Atty. Dilkes responded to Council Member Payne regarding a statement in the agreement "If the sale of the units is not possible, it will be the developer's responsibility to tent the units to income -qualified persons". DISCUSS AFFORDABLE HOUSING ➢ Riverfront Crossing and inclusionary zoning [IP # 3 of 12/31 Info Packet] NDS Dir. Boothroy and City Manager Markus presented a power point. Majority of Council directed staff to proceed with the recommendations outlined in the December 15 memo. ACTION: Anticipated recommendations from ad-hoc work committee back to Council in 3-4 months. (Boothroy) ➢ ICCSD housing letter [IP # 4 of 12/31 Info Packet] City Manager Markus reviewed the October letter from the School District to all municipalities, and his memo. ACTION: Schedule for joint meeting agenda on January 26th. INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (December 23,311 December 23 1. (IP2 —Article .... Small change making a big difference ; IP3 — Article ....How School Segregation Divides Ferguson — and the United States) Mayor Pro tem Mims thanked the City Manager for the articles. December 31 1. (IP6 — KXIC Radio Show) Mayor Hayek reviewed the schedule: January 7 — Hayek January 14 — Dobyns January 21 — Botchway DISCUSS FORMAT OF THE JANUARY 13TH WORK SESSION [IP # 5 INFO PACKET OF 12/311 Council agreed to defer discussion until after the formal meeting. COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE 1. Mayor Hayek noted the Charter Review community input forum scheduled for January 7, and questioned Council attendance. After discussion, Council agreed not to attend the forum, noting they would be acting upon recommendations coming from them. 2. In response to Council Member Payne, City Clerk Karr reviewed the February and March Council meeting schedule of the second and fourth Monday (9th and 23rd) Council Work Session January 6, 2015 Page 3 3. Mayor Hayek reminded Council of the special work session on the budget starting Saturday, the 10tH PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP # 7 of 12/31 Info Packet] Council Member Throgmorton expressed concern regarding the potential impact of growth in student enrollment and the effects on core neighborhoods, and requested that an item be added to the pending list. Mayor Hayek proposed it be coupled with upcoming discussion on nuisance related property management issues. City Manager Markus suggested inviting a University representative to attend and getting updated information from the University. 2. Council Member Payne requested the report of the Senior Service Ad Hoc Committee received in December be scheduled for a Council work session. After discussion a majority directed staff to schedule for January 20th work session. [Meeting recessed 6:40 and reconvened after formal 7:531 DISCUSS FORMAT OF THE JANUARY 13TH WORK SESSION fIP # 5 INFO PACKET OF 12/311 The City Manager suggested a brief staff overview; staff will be making recommendations as part of their presentation; and then open the meeting up for public input. Council and staff could respond or just listen. There was agreement for a brief staff overview of 15-20 minutes, followed by public comments, and time for Council deliberations. Set up for Council would be a work session U-shaped arrangement and the podium removed and replaced with a table for staff presentations and public remarks. A draft agenda will be prepared for Mayoral review prior to distribution. Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM.