HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-09 AgendaSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM la Roll Call
ITEM 2. PROCLAMATIONS
ITEM 2a National African American History Month — February
ITEM 2b Sertoma's Freedom Week — week of February 16th��
ITEM 3. STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS — Shimek Elementary
ITEM 3a Nolan Case
ITEM 3b Megan Missall
ITEM 3c Victoria Weckmann
ITEM 4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
ITEM 4a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk:
ITEM 4a(1)
January 6 Work Session
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January 10 Work Session
City Council Agenda
January 20 Work Session
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January 20 Regular Formal Official & Complete
-February 9, 2015 - 7:00 p.m.
January 26 Joint Meeting Work Session
City Hall — Harvat Hall
ITEM 4b(6)
410 E. Washington Street
ITEM 4b(7)
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ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM la Roll Call
ITEM 2. PROCLAMATIONS
ITEM 2a National African American History Month — February
ITEM 2b Sertoma's Freedom Week — week of February 16th��
ITEM 3. STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS — Shimek Elementary
ITEM 3a Nolan Case
ITEM 3b Megan Missall
ITEM 3c Victoria Weckmann
ITEM 4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
ITEM 4a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk:
ITEM 4a(1)
January 6 Work Session
ITEM 4a(2)
January 10 Work Session
ITEM 4a(3)
January 20 Work Session
ITEM 4a(4)
January 20 Regular Formal Official & Complete
ITEM 4a(5)
January 26 Joint Meeting Work Session
ITEM 4b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any
recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon
separate Council action).
ITEM 4b(1)
Airport Commission — December 15
ITEM 4b(2)
Board of Adjustment — November 12
ITEM 4b(3)
Charter Review Commission — January 13
ITEM 4b(4)
Housing and Community Development Commission — November 20
ITEM 4b(5)
Human Rights Commission — December 15
ITEM 4b(6)
Planning and Zoning Commission - December 18
ITEM 4b(7)
Telecommunications Commission — November 24
ITEM 4c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal
ITEM 4c(1) Class C Liquor License for EI Ranchero Inc., dba EI Ranchero Mexican
Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.
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ITEM 4c(2)
Class C Liquor License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers
Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.
ITEM 4c(3)
Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers
Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.
ITEM 4c(4)
Class C Beer Permit for Maria Gonzalez dba Acapulco Mexican Bakery
#2, 1937 Keokuk St.
ITEM 4c(5)
Class B Liquor License for RBD Iowa City LLC., dba Sheraton Iowa City,
210 S. Dubuque St.
ITEM 4c(6)
Outdoor Service Area for RBD Iowa City LLC., dba Sheraton Iowa City,
210 S. Dubuque St.
ITEM 4c(7)
Resolution to issue Dancing Permit to Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's
Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. and RBD Iowa City LLC., aba
Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
ITEM 4c(8)
Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore
#1 & Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.
ITEM 4c(9)
Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge
ITEM 4c(10)
Class C Liquor License for Kmarcella Inc., dba Donnelly's Pub, 110 E.
College St.
ITEM 4c(11)
Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B. LTD.,
dba Brown bottle, The, 115 E. Washington St.
ITEM 4c(12)
Special Class C Liquor License for Korean Barbeque Restaurant, dba
Onnuri Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St.
Ownership
Change
ITEM 4c(13)
Class C Liquor License for Corridor Entertainment LC., dba Studio 13
13 S. Linn St.
New
ITEM 4c(14) Special Class C Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Club Room,
1720 Waterfront Dr.
ITEM 4d. Resolutions and Motions:
ITEM 4d(1) DOWNTOWN ALLEY DUMPSTERS - RESOLUTION REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 06-46 AND ADOPTING A NEW PERMIT
SYSTEM FOR SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE DOWNTOWN
ALLEYS INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR APPLICATION,
DURATION, INSPECTION, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION,
REMOVAL, FEES, AND INSURANCE.
Comment: Resolution No. 06-46 adopts a permit policy for solid waste
containers in the downtown alleys. Staff recommends amending the
policy to change the dates of the permit year, to decrease the time for a
permit holder to cure a violation, and to increase the cost to store a
container removed by the City because it is in violation of the permit. The
policy is attached to the resolution.
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ITEM 4d(2) WADE STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT - RESOLUTION
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WADE STREET WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
ITEM 4d(3)
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Tuesday, January 13,
2015, and the following bids were received:
Hometown Plumbing & Heating Davenport, IA $ 224,139.20
Rathje Construction
Marion, IA $ 246,930.00
Calacci Construction
Iowa City, IA $ 248,636.50
Tschiggfrie Excavating
Dubuque, IA $ 296,641.00
Engineer's Estimate
$ 215,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to
Hometown Plumbing & Heating of Davenport, IA. The project will be
funded with Water revenues. This item was deferred from the January 20
Council meeting.
TRAIL EASEMENT RELEASE - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
RELEASE OF A TRAIL EASEMENT ON LOT 194 OF GALWAY HILLS
PART 10.
Comment: The owner of Lot 194 of Galway Hills Part 10 has requested
the trail easement originally platted on Lot 194 be released. As part of
recent street and sidewalk improvements in the area, the trail connection
on Lot 194 is no longer utilized and the easement is no longer necessary.
ITEM 4d(4) GRANT ACCOUNTANT - RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION OF THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT BY REPLACING THE BUDGETED TEMPORARY
STAFF WAGES WITH A PERMANENT .6 FTE GRANT ACCOUNTANT
POSITION, GRADE 13.
Comment: This resolution will allow the Accounting Division more
flexibility to attract experienced personnel needed to maintain the many
grants the Accounting Division is responsible for reporting.
ITEM 4d(5) SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SERVICES DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT BY
REDUCING THE SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER POSITION WAGES
X5-2 FROM GRADE 30 TO GRADE 29 ON THE
ADMINISTRATIVE/CONFIDENTIAL PAYPLAN.
Comment: This resolution will allow the Information Technology Services
Division to realign responsibilities by moving the supervisory duties from
the Senior Systems Engineer position to the Information Technology
Services Coordinator position.
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ITEM 4d(6) JANITORIAL SERVICES - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES WITH
ABM JANITORIAL SERVICES.
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Comment: This Resolution will approve the renewal of the janitorial
contract with ABM Janitorial Services and allow the City Manager to
execute subsequent annual renewals as appropriate. The initial term of the
contract will be for one year, and will cost approximately $189,000.
ITEM 4d(7) SLOTHOWER ROAD RESOLUTION REGARDING CONDITIONS OF
JOHNSON COUNTY'S DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG
SLOTHOWER ROAD FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY'S WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
ITEM 4d(8)
Comment: This resolution memorializes the conditions that the City is
agreeing to regarding the sidewalk in exchange for the County's
dedication of right-of-way that is necessary for the extension of the City's
water distribution system.
ROCKY SHORE LIFT STATION AND FLOOD GATE - RESOLUTION
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #3 TO THE
JANUARY 25, 2011 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND H.R. GREEN TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE ROCKY SHORE LIFT STATION
AND FLOOD GATE PROJECT.
Comment: This amendment authorizes H.R. Green to provide extended
engineering services and project design modifications. The amendment
cost is $12,620 and will bring the total consultant services fees to
$716,620. The consultant services and construction costs are funded
through a Community Development Block Grant.
ITEM 4d(9) HOUSING VOUCHER ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN , RESOLUTION TO
ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHER (HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN
Comment: The Department of Housing and Urban Development requires
City Council approval on the adoption of a Housing Choice Voucher
(HCV) Administrative Plan. The purpose of the HCV Administrative Plan
is to govern administration of the HCV and Family Self -Sufficiency
programs administered by the Iowa City Housing Authority, including
those policies not covered under Federal regulations. On January 15,
2015, the Housing and Community Development Commission reviewed
the proposed amendments to the HCV Administrative Plan. They
recommend City Council approve the proposed amendments. Staff
recommends approving all proposed amendments to the HCV
Administrative Plan.
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ITEM 4e. Setting Public Hearings:
ITEM 4e(1) UNIVERCITY SALE, 601 SOUTH GOVERNOR - RESOLUTION SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO
CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 601 SOUTH
GOVERNOR STREET.
ITEM 4e(2)
ITEM 4e(3)
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Comment: In the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City
purchases rental units located in designated neighborhoods surrounding
the University, rehabilitates them, and then sells them to income -eligible
buyers. Under the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City
proposes to sell 601 South Governor Street. The amount of the sale will be
$199,500.
FIRST AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION — RESOLUTION SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 23, 2015 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE GRADE
SEPARATION PROJECT [STP -U-3715(636)--70-52], DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Comment: This project involves lowering First Avenue, raising the Iowa
Interstate Railroad tracks, and constructing a railroad bridge over First
Avenue. Improvements include the construction of new roadway,
sidewalk, railroad tracks, railroad bridge, retaining walls, water main,
storm sewer, traffic signalization and other related work. The total
estimated construction cost is $10,933,000, and work will be completed
under two contracts within the same construction area and timeframe.
The first contract (estimated $2,762,000) will include the railroad track
work and will be completed by the Iowa Interstate (IRIS) Railroad, and the
second contract (estimated $8,171,000) will include all other work and will
be bid through the Iowa Department of Transportation. This project will
be funded with Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) proceeds,
Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) proceeds, General Obligation
bond proceeds and a contribution from the IAIS Railroad.
AMEND DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL AREA PLANS -
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF AND SETTING
DATES OF A CONSULTATION (FEBRUARY 20, 2015) AND PUBLIC
HEARING (MARCH 9, 2015) ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 13
TO THE CITY -UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL PLAN IN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: This Resolution is the first step to amend an Urban Renewal
Plan. The amended plan will allow for City Council consideration of City
funding of a new downtown hotel in the Central Business District.
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ITEM 4e(4) HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL PLAN - MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR APRIL 7, 2015, FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY'S 5 -YEAR AND ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015
AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING.
Comment: The Quality Housing" and Work Responsibility Act of 1998
("QHWRA") requires submission of both a 5 -Year and n Annual Plan.
The 5 -year, PHA (Public Housing Agency) Plan describ sl the agency's
mission and the long-term plan for achieving that mission over the
subsequent fire years. The PHA must assure that its Fiv�Year Plan is
consistent wit" the Consolidated Plan for the jurisdiction in which the PHA
is located. Thei Annual Plan provides details about the PH'A's current
programs and the resident population served, as well as the PHA's
strategy for addressing the housing needs of currently assiste families
and the larger community. The Iowa Cita, Housing Authorit targets
available assistance'10 disabled, elderly, & families with childre under
the age of 18 (who reside in our jurisdiction) w se income is at o below
30% of AMI. The Annual Plan also serves as t annual applicati n for
grants to support improv ents to public housing uildings (Capital nd
Program). The QHWRA re uires that the plans be ade available to e
public for review not later tha 45 days before the pu lic hearing is to to
place. The 5 -Year and Annua Plan are available at t e office of the Iowa
City Housing Authority on February 10, 2015.
ITEM 4f. Correspondence:
ITEM 4f(1) Jerry Bokassa: Copy of email to President Obama re Police
Procedures
ITEM 4f(2) Zach Popham: Homeless newspaper [staff response included]
ITEM 4f(3) Bryon Young: Cable: It's All About Choices! [staff response
included]
ITEM 4f(4) Human Rights Commission Chair: Support for affordable housing
ITEM 4f(5) Steve Radosevich: Carver Street [staff response included]
ITEM 4f(6) Charles Simpson: Street snow removal Chamberlain Dr. [staff
response included]
ITEM 4f(7) Sandra McQuillen: CedarRapids ash bore plan
ITEM 4f(8) Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of YIELD sign on Whispering
Prairie Avenue at the intersection with Whispering Meadow Drive.
ITEM 4f(9) Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of YIELD signs on Blazing
Star Drive at the intersection with Whispering Meadow Drive.
ITEM 4f(10) Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of YIELD signs on Camden
Road at the intersection with Kenneth Drive.
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Action:
ITEM 5. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL" 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council
Information" item at the end of the meeting agenda.
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Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business
on Monday.
Consent Calendar:
ITEM 4e(4) HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL PLAN -
REVISED COMMENT: The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act
of 1998 ("QHWRA") requires submission of both a 5 -Year and an Annual
Plan. The 5 -year PHA (Public Housing Agency) Plan describes the
agency's mission and the long-term plan for achieving that mission over
the subsequent five years. These strategies for meeting the Housing
Authorities mission, goals, and objective are based on data collected in
CITY STEPS 2016-2020 Iowa City's Consolidated Plan for Housing, Jobs,
and Services for Low -Income Residents. The Annual Plan provides
details about the PHA's current programs and the resident population
served, as well as the PHA's strategy for addressing the housing needs of
currently assisted families and the larger community. The Annual Plan
also serves as the annual application for grants to support improvements
to public housing buildings (Capital Fund Program). The QHWRA requires
that the plans be made available to the public for review not later than 45
days before the public hearing is to take place. The 5 -Year and Annual
Plan are available at the office of the Iowa City Housing Authority on
February 10, 2015.
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ITEM 9. TAXICAB ORDINANCE - See additional correspondence.
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ITEM 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. . (In accordance with the City Attorney's
memo of 2/28/07 entitled "Rezonings, Due Process and Ex parte communications".
Council will discuss # 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d at formal meeting)
ITEM 6a REZONING 608 AND 610 S. DUBUQUE STREET LANDMARK
DESIGNATION ORDINANCE TO DESIGNATE PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 608 AND 610 S. DUBUQUE STREET AS LOCAL
HISTORIC LANDMARKS. (REZ14-00024)
Comment: At its December 18 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval; and at its December 11
meeting the Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval of
the rezoning for Local Landmark designation for properties at 608, 610
and 614 S Dubuque St. The structure at 614 S Dubuque St has been
demolished and no longer qualifies for Historic Landmark designation.
Landmark status would require Historic Preservation Approval for
significant changes to the exterior of the buildings, and also allow for
transfer of density and modifications to certain zoning requirements. The
City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint
discussion on this item at the February 9 Work Session. The public
hearing and consideration was deferred from the January 20 Council
meeting. Correspondence included in Council packet.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDI£RATION)
Action:
ITEM 6b REZONING SADDLEBROOK, PADDOCK'CIRCLE AND HEINZ ROAD
— ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING 21.24 ACRES OF
PROPERTY FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY/HIGH
DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPD/RS12) ZONE TO
ALLOW 72 MULTI -FAMILY DWELLING UNITS LOCATED SOUTH OF
PADDOCK CIRCLE AND WEST OF HEINZ ROAD. (REZ14-00010)
Comment: At its December 18, meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Freerks
absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
this rezoning with conditions regarding installation of infrastructure.
Approval will allow the development of 72 multi -family dwelling units in
four buildings in lieu of 73 manufactured dwelling units permitted by the
existing plan. The public hearing and consideration was deferred from the
January 20 Council meeting.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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ITEM 6c REZONING EXPANDING NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK -
ORDINANCE REZONING 34.21 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM
INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH PARK (ID -RP) ZONE TO
COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO -1) ZONE LOCATED NORTH OF
NORTHGATE DRIVE. (REZ14-00023)
ITEM 6d
Comment: At its January 15 meeting by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Approval
will allow an expansion of Northgate Corporate Park.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIgRAT ION)
Action:
SLOTHOWER ROAD REZONING - REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.1
ACRES LOCATED AT 965 SLOTHOWER ROAD FROM COUNTY
AGRICULTURE (A) ZONE TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR -1) (REZ14-
00022) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its November 20 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Dyer absent),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this
annexation and rezoning. Approval will allow an approximately 3.1 acre
portion of the Slothower Farm to be split from the larger property. The
new parcel would contain 2 acres (location of the farm house) that is
already located in the city in addition to the 1.1 acres requested for
annexation, which contains a portion of the barn. The property could then
be sold as an acreage. Annexation has been approved by the State.
ITEM 7. UNIVERCITY SALE, 936 EAST BLOOMINGTON - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 936 EAST
BLOOMINGTON STREET.
%5- 3q Comment: In the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City purchases
rental units located in designated neighborhoods surrounding the University,
rehabilitates them, and then sells them to income -eligible buyers. Under the
UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City proposes to sell 936 East
Bloomington Street. The amount of the sale will be $185,000 (this is what the City paid
to purchase the home) plus "carrying costs" of approximately $17,000. "Carrying costs"
are all costs incurred by the City to acquire the home, maintain it and sell it, including
abstracting and recording fees, interest on the loan to purchase the home, mowing
and snow removal, utilities, real estate taxes, and any costs in excess of $50,000 to
repair and rehabilitate the home.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
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ITEM 8. 2015 LANDFILL GAS FLARE REPLACEMENT — APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2015 LANDFILL GAS FLARE REPLACEMENT
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY
EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND
1 - 5- FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project consists of removing the existing landfill gas collection
system enclosed ground flare and replacing it with a new one. The estimated
construction cost is $482,500 and will be funded by landfill revenues.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
ITEM 9. REVISION TO TAXICAB - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED
"BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED
"TAXICABS," IS AMENDED TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF RIDE
SHARING SERVICES OPERATING VIA A WEB BASED APPLICATION SYSTEM,
TO REQUIRE THE CITY TO ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CARDS, TO ELIMINATE THE
EXCEPTION FOR DISPATCHING FROM A LOCATION OTHER THAN THE OFFICE
FROM MIDNIGHT TO 6:00 AM, TO REQUIRE COLOR SCHEMES, TO REVISE THE
DEFINITION OF DESTINATION RATES, AND TO REGULATE SHARED RIDES.
(PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: In response to public safety issues and the likely entry of ridesharing
businesses into the market, this ordinance makes a series of changes, most notably:
1) It creates a regulatory scheme for businesses that operate exclusively through a
web -based application system to connect drivers with passengers. The regulations
largely mirror those for businesses that dispatch drivers and use meters. 2) The City
will issue identification cards to all drivers. 3) The current exception that allows
dispatching to be done from a non -office location from midnight to 6:00 AM is
eliminated. 4) Metered taxi cab business must have a unique color scheme. 5) A
destination rate is defined to be the flat rate from a location within the City limits to a
location outside the City limits. 6) Passengers can share rides if they all get into the
taxi at the same point and they expressly agree to share the ride. The driver cannot
ask the passengers to share a ride, and the driver cannot stop and pick-up additional
passengers after departing with the initial passengers. Correspondence included in
Council packet.
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ITEM 10. SHARED RIDES REVISION -ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED
"BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED
"TAXICABS," SECTION 4, ENTITLED "DRIVER REQUIREMENTS," TO REVISE
THE PROVISION ON SHARED RIDES. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
ITEM 11.
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Comment: The previous agenda item is a proposed ordinance amending the City's
taxicab requirements, and if approved, this ordinance should be considered. Section
5-2-4H of the newly approved ordinance allows for "shared rides" only if all the
passengers have the same origin and prohibits the driver / business from charging a
fee for the extra passengers. This ordinance amends the provision on shared rides
by allowing passengers to get into the taxicab at different locations with consent an'd�
allows the driver / business to charge a fee for extra passengers. 3°
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Action:
TAXI FEES / DRIVER IDENtIFICATION CARDS , RESOLUTION RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 13-42 AND SETTING FEES WITH RESPECT TO THE
ADMINISTRATION OF REGULATIONS FOR NETWORK AND METERED
TAXICABS, AND ESTABLISHING A NEW FEE FOR DRIVER PHOTO
IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
Comment: After Council passage of the new ordinance regulating network and
metered taxicabs, it is necessary to establish a fee for driver photo identification
cards because the new ordinance requires all drivers to have City issued
identification cards. This resolution establishes a new fee of $15 for a taxi driver
photo identification cards and maintains the current fees and charges for business
applications and vehicle decals.
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ITEM 12. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
ITEM 12a Housing & Community Development Commission — One vacancy
unexpired term effective upon appointment — September 1, 2016.
(David A. Hacker resigned)
Action:
ITEM 13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and
be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional
publication costs will be incurred.]
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ITEM 13a Historic Preservation Commission — One vacancy, for an At Large
representative to fill three-year term, March 29, 2015 — March 29,
2018. (Term expires for Frank Wagner)
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ITEM 13b Telecommunications Commission — Two vacancies, to fill three-
year term, March 13, 2015 — March 13, 2018. (Term expires for
Matthew Butler and Laura Bergus)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, February 18, 2015.
ITEM 13c Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five-
year term January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2018(Formerly
advertised; Full term)
ITEM 13d Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five-year
term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016. (Formerly advertised;
Full term)
ITEM 13e Appeals, Board of — One vacancy to fill a five-year term January 1,
2014 - December 31, 2018. (Formerly advertised; Full term)
ITEM 13f Historic Preservation Commission — One vacancy for a Jefferson
St. representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March
29, 2016. (New District formed)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2015.
New:
ITEM 13g Planning and Zoning Commission — Two vacancies to fill five-year
term, May 1, 2015 — May 1, 2020. (Term expires for John Thomas
and Paula Swygard)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2015.
ITEM 14. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 15. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM 16. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager.
b) City Attorney. , cO .-
c) City Clerk. , c�
ITEM 17. ADJOURN (to work session if necessary).