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ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM 1 a Roll Call h �G
ITEM 2. SPEC A RESENTATIONS
ITEM 2a JUly 101h Garage Fire I Mrd
■ Certificates of Commendation
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ITEM 2b Hopeline Champion Award • i;IQ�J
ITEM 3. STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS — Shimek Elementary
ITEM 3a Ella Hackathorn
ITEM 3b Elliott Newbold
ITEM 3c Olivia Tompkins
ITEM 4. PROCLAMATIONSe' .9
ITEM 4a National Disability Employment Awareness Month — October4t4
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ITEM 4b Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery Day — November xK
ITEM 4c Rotary Month - November _VQIS IzlinIe /6�s�`1�
ITEM 5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
ITEM 5a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk:
ITEM 5a(1) October 6 Work Session
ITEM 5a(2) October 6 Formal Official & Complete
ITEM 5b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any
recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon
separate Council action).
ITEM 5b(1) Community Police Review Board — September 8
ITEM 5b(2) Historic Preservation Commission — August 13
ITEM 5b(3) Historic Preservation Commission — September 10
ITEM 5b(4) Planning & Zoning Commission — September 17
ITEM 5c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal
ITEM 5c(1) Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC., dba Kum & Go #52, 25 West
Burlington St. - - - -
ITEM 5c(2) Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC., dba Kum & Go #51, 323 E.
Burlington St.
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ITEM 5c(3)
Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe Corporation, dba India
Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.
ITEM 5c(4)
Class C Liquor License for Jobsite, LLC., dba Jobsite, 928 Maiden Ln.
ITEM 5c(5)
Class C Liquor License for TLC Omnibus, Inc., dba Forbidden Planet,
111 S. Dubuque St.
ITEM 5c(6)
Class C Liquor License for Howling Dogs Inc., dba Howling Dogs Bistro
and Fair Grounds Coffehouse, 345 S. Dubuque St.
ITEM 5c(7)
Class C Liquor License for HMDS Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side Pub,
1210 Highland Court
ITEM 5c(8)
Class C Liquor License for Casa Tequila Foods 2, Inc. dba Casa Tequila
Authentic Mexican Grill, 1921 Keokuk St.
ITEM 5c(9)
Class E Liquor License for caylor development Ilc., dba Sauce, 108 E.
College
ITEM 5c(10)
Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc. #67, 760 Ruppert Rd.
ITEM 5c(11)
Class E Liquor License for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., dba Wal-Mart Store
#1721, 919 Hwy 1 West
ITEM 5c(12)
Class C Liquor License for Suzster, Inc., dba Club Car, The, 122 Wright
St.
ITEM 5d. Resolutions
and Motions:
ITEM 5d(1)
ITEM 5d(2)
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STAFFING AGREEMENT BETWEEN MPOJC AND IOWA CITY —
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STAFFING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-287.
Comment: This resolution provides an updated staffing agreement
between the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County
(MPOJC) and the City of Iowa City by way of a 28E agreement. As City
employees, the resolution is necessary to reflect an accurate description
of MPOJC staff provided by the City of Iowa City. The resolution rescinds
the existing implementation agreement (Resolution No. 99-287) which
provides for positions that no longer exist within MPOJC. This action
does not change the structure or function of MPOJC as it currently exists,
nor does it have budget implications. The staffing agreement was
approved unanimously by the MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board at
their September 30, 2015 meeting.
EASEMENT AGREEMENT, LOTS 7 AND 8 SAND LAKE ADDITION -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY
VEHICLE ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A PORTION OF
LOT 7 AND 8, SAND LAKE ADDITION, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA.
Comment: This resolution will establish an emergency vehicle access to
a new building addressed as 1821 Stevens Drive. The building does not
have direct access from Stevens Drive which required the establishment
of this easement.
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ITEM 5d(4)
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PARKS AND RECREATION STAFFING - RESOLUTION AMENDING
THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE RECREATION AND
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISIONS OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE FULL-TIME
MAINTENANCE WORKER III — GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, ADDING
ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER II — POOLS POSITION
AND DELETING ONE MAINTENANCE WORKER II — GOVERNMENT
BUILDINGS POSITION AND DELETING ONE MAINTENANCE
WORKER III — POOLS POSITION.
Comment: An evaluation of the overall maintenance needs of the City in
light of recent vacancies has determined that staff resources would be
more efficiently utilized by consolidating Recreation and Government
Buildings maintenance staff into the Government Buildings division. This
is the first of two steps needed to approve the recommended change.
PARKS AND RECREATION STAFFING - RESOLUTION AMENDING
THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE RECREATION AND
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISIONS OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT BY TRANSFERRING RECREATION
DIVISION MAINTENANCE POSITIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT
BUILDINGS DIVISION AND CHANGING THE JOB TITLE OF THE
MAINTENANCE WORKER I — RECREATION POSITIONS TO
CUSTODIAN.
Comment: An evaluation of the overall maintenance needs of the City in
light of recent vacancies has determined that staff resources would be
more efficiently utilized by consolidating Recreation and Government
Buildings maintenance staff into the Government Buildings division. This is
the second of two steps needed to approve the recommended change.
ITEM 5d(5) STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART NINE — RESOLUTION APPROVING
FINAL PLAT (SUB15-00020)
Comment: A preliminary plat of Stone Bridge Estates — Part Nine was
approved in October 2013. Staff recommends approval of the final plat
subject to approval of legal papers and construction drawings by the City
Attorney and City Engineer. It is anticipated that legal papers and
construction drawings will be approved prior to the October 20 City
Council meeting. Approval will allow the development of Stone Bridge
Estates — Part Nine, a 22 -lot, 8.17 -acre residential subdivision located on
Lower West Branch Road, Chadwick Lane and Eversull Lane.
ITEM 5d(6) KEMP'S ADDITION — RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT
(SUB4=00025)
Comment: Staff recommends appy al of the final plat subject to approval
of legal papers and construction drawings by the City Attorney and City
Engineer. It is anticipated tt ad"Negal papers and construction drawings will
pip be approved prior to the October 20 City Council meeting. Approval will
allow the development of Kemp's Addition,a 1 -lot, .45 -acre commercial
subdivision located at the northeast co eT,of Benton Street and S.
Riverside Drive. �`'�,
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ITEM 5d(7) RESALE 840 LONGFELLOW PLACE - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO RESALE AND
OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT FOR 840 LONGFELLOW PLACE.
ITEM 5d(8)
Comment: The City constructed 840 Longfellow Place through the
Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program (ADHOP) program and sold
it to an income -eligible family in 2009. The City provided the owners with
a loan of $38,000 to assist in the purchase. The owners agreed to a 15 -
year occupancy agreement that provided it could only be resold to an
income eligible family who would live in the unit (i.e., could not be a
rental). The owners wish to sell but have been unable to locate an
income -eligible family to purchase it. A family with a disabled adult is
willing to purchase it without any City assistance and to keep it owner -
occupied until 2024. Staff recommends approving the re -sale. The
current owners will repay their loan to the City at closing and those funds
will be used for affordable housing.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GRANT AGREEMENT -
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
LAND STEWARDSHIP FOR EDIBLE CLASSROOMS TO PROMOTE
SPECIALTY CROPS.
Comment: The Iowa Dept. of Ag. And Land Stewardship administers
subgrants from the USDA for Iowa specialty crops. Staff has applied for a
grant of $23,990 to: a) Create a self -guided, edible classroom at Robert A.
Lee; b) Conduct on-going seasonal classes at the classroom; c) Develop an
edible classroom publication for use by other organizations and communities;
and d) Mentor at least two other schools/sites wanting to implement edible
classrooms. The local match is staff time. The grant has been awarded, and
this authorizes the City Manager to sign the grant agreement.
ITEM 5d(9) AUGUST DISBURSEMENTS - MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,897,207.22 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1
THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2015, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. DISBURSEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED
AND PERMANENTLY RETAINED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE CODE.
ITEM 5d(10) PAYING AGENT SERVICES - RESOLUTION APPOINTING U.S. BANK
OF ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, TO SERVE AS SUBSTITUTE
/_ 32� PAYING AGENT, REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT,
APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR AND
TRANSFER AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
THE AGREEMENT.
Comment: This is a resolution authorizing U.S. Bank to provide paying
agent and registrar services for all of the City's outstanding general
obligation bond, tax increment revenue bond, and water & sewer revenue
bond issues.
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ITEM 5d(11) UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT - RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE PARTIAL TERMINATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY
EASEMENT, PLEIADES, FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: This resolution authorizes the reduction of utility easement from
10' in width to 5' in width. No utility lines are currently located within this
easement area along North Dodge Street, and all utility companies have
consented to this reduction in width.
ITEM 5d(12) ALTO FILMS LIABILITY - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN A RELEASE OF LIABILITY WITH ALTO FILMS
LTD.
Action:
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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ITEM 6. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary,
Information" item at the end of the meeting agenda.
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Comment: Alto Films Ltd. wants to film a documentary in conjunction with the
Parks and R6creation Dept. and Backyard Abundance, on October 27 near the
Children's Discovery Garden south ,of the library oti the ped mall. This
resolution authohKes the Manages to sign a rebase of liability upon
review by the City Attorney. \
ITEM 5e. Correspondence:
ITEM 5e(1)
Misty Rebek; Jon Sewell: Minimum Wage Ordinance.
ITEM 5e(2)
Scott Hamlin: Neighborhood Issues.
ITEM 5e(3)
Rod Sullivan: Transparency.
ITEM 5e(4)
Melyssa Jo Kelly: Racist Remarks in Public by Council Member
Payne �_ ,:z,a,�,
ITEM 5e(5)
Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of 4 on -street metered
parking spaces and establishment of parking meter terms on the
south side of the 100 block of East Harrison Street. Establishment
of 2 AM — 6 AM TOW AWAY ZONE for the spaces.
ITEM 5e(6)
Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (1) STOP sign on the
southwest corner of the Kennedy Parkway and Camp Cardinal
Boulevard intersection. `kv
Action:
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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ITEM 6. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary,
Information" item at the end of the meeting agenda.
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ITEM 14b RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
SERVICES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 06-365.
Comment: The prior agenda item is an ordinance amending the false alarm
provisions for burglar and intrusion alarms. Resolution No. 06-365 established a
fee for police department services, and it does not grant the Police Chief any
discretion in assessing fees even if the cause of the false alarm is, for example,
weather related. The proposed fee schedule grants the Police Chief limited
discretion in waiving a false alarm fee. Under the current and proposed
schedule, there is no fee assessed for the first four false alarms in a calendar
year. The current fee is $30 for the 5th false alarm in one calendar year and
increases gradually until the 8th or subsequent false alarm, which remains at
$50. The proposed fee is $60 for the 5th and subsequent false alarms in one
calendar year. It generally takes staff approximately two hours to address a false
alarm, which is why $60 is being proposed. All other fees remain the same.
LATE HANDOUTS
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on
Monday.
Item 2b SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Hopeline Champion Award --.See additional correspondence
Consent Calendar
Correspondence:
Item 5e(4) Racist Remarks in Public by Council Member Payne [See Council Member
Payne's response]
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LATE ADDITIONS:
Consent Calendar
Resolutions:
ITEM 5d(12) ALTO FILMS LIABILITY - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN RELEASE OF LIABILITY WITH ALTO FILMS LTD.
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ITEM 5d(13)
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ITEM 5d(14)
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(REVISED) Comment: Alto Films Ltd. wants to film a documentary in conjunction
with the Parks and Recreation Dept. and Backyard Abundance on October 27 near
the Children's Discovery Garden north of the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center.
This resolution authorizes the City Manager to sign a release of liability upon
review by the City Attorney.
JOHNSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION LEASE -
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE FOR PROPERTY WITH THE JOHNSON
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF THE
JOHNSON COUNTY SWINE BARN AND BUILDING B FOR PURPOSES OF
STORAGE OF CITY EQUIPMENT.
Comment: The renewal of the lease agreement is for the seasonal rental of
two buildings located at the Johnson County Fairgrounds and will provide warm
storage for vehicles and equipment of the Streets Division. Warm storage is
required due to the fluids in the equipment and the diesel engines. The yearly
cost for the rentals is $17,000.
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 10,
2015 ON A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND IMON
COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C. FOR THE LEASE OF SECURE SPACE
LOCATED IN THE IOWA CITY DATA CENTER.
Comment: The City and IMON Communications have negotiated a
proposed lease agreement for the rental of secure space located within the Iowa
City Data Center to IMON. Because the total terms of the agreement exceeds 3
years, state law requires a public hearing.
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ITEM 7. 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 # 7c at formal meeting)
ITEM 7a COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, DOWNTOWN DISTRICT -
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -
TO ADD A THREE BLOCK AREA BOUNDED BY BURLINGTON
i STREET, IOWA AVENUE, GILBERT STREET, AND VAN BUREN
STREET TO THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT SECTION OF THE
DOWNTOWN AND RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS MASTER PLAN.
Comment: At its September 17 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Martin absent),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this
amendment. Approval will allow properties in a three block area bounded
by Burlington Street, Iowa Avenue, Gilbert Street, and Van Buren Street
to be added to the Downtown District of the Downtown and Riverfront
Crossings Master Plan.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
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4A Action:
ITEM 7b COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, SOUTH EIISTRICT PLAN -
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -
AN UPDATE TO SOUTH DISTRICT PLAN.
Comment: At its September 17 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Martin absent),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
update to the South District Plan. Approval will allow the replacement of
the current district plan, originally adopted in 1997. This update was
requested by the City Council to address opportunities created by the
establishment of a new elementary school in the South Planning District.
Correspondence included in Council packet.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
2. CONSIDER A RES
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ITEM 7c REZONING HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY - ORDINANCE
CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 18.66 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY,
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LJ 41 y!S- FROM COUNTY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RMF) TO 16.75
ACRES LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS5) AND 1.91 ACRES
MULTIFAMILY (RM -12) (REZ15-00014 / ANN15-00001) (PASS AND
ADOPT)
Comment: At its August 6 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Theobald absent),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this
rezoning subject to a Conditional Zoning Agreement regarding
infrastructure, a sidewalk connection to Olde Towne Village, and dei n
review of the multi -family site. f�
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ITEM 7d CHURCHILL MEADOWS, PARTS TWO AND THREE — RESOLU 1O
APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT (SUB15-00018)
Comment: At their September 3 meeting, by a vote of 6-1 (Eastham
voting No) the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
of the preliminary plat. Approval will allow the development of Churchill
Meadows, Parts Two and Three, a 42 -lot, 18.66 -acre residential
subdivision located south of Herbert Hoover Highway and northwest of St.
Patrick's Church.
Action:
ITEM 8. 2015 SANITARY SEWER REHABI ITATION — APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2015 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION
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.
Comment: This project will repair the sanitary sewer located at various sites
throughout Iowa City. The project will utilize underground repair technology for
sewer repairs that requires no excavation. The estimated construction cost is
$300,000 and will be funded with Wastewater revenues.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
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ITEM 9. UNIVERCITY SALE, 606 NORTH GILBERT - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 606 NORTH GILBERT
STREET.
15-33? 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 606 North
Gilbert Street. The amount of the sale will be $176,000 (this is what the City paid to
purchase the home) plus "carrying costs" of approximately $14,000. "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. According to the abstract, Emma J. Harvat
acquired land that includes 606 North Gilbert Street on April 17, 1899, and conveyed
it on August 20, 1900.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action: %
ITEM 10. MERCER PARK PLAYGROUND REPL APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
MERCER PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT. 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 the purchase and installation of a new playground at
Mercer Park. The new playground will meet the latest safety and ADA standards and
will be an improved neighborhood amenity while also reflecting the regional nature of
the park. The budget for the project includes $150,000 in GO Bonds and $64,855 in
parkland dedication fees.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
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ITEM 11. CASH CONTRIBUTION FOR A LIHTC SENIOR HOUSING APPLICATION -
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CLERK TO
ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT TO GRANT $600,000 TO DEVELOP MIXED
INCOME SENIOR HOUSING AT 1030-1070 WILLIAM STREET.
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Comment: Iowa City Senior Apartments L.P. (Applicant) requests a grant of
$600,000 for development costs in the Towncrest Urban Renewal Area to construct
a 41 unit mixed rental residential development for seniors 55 and older (36 units will
be affordable to households under 60% of area median income). The request is
contingent upon the Applicant securing a Low Income Housing Tax Credit award
from the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA). LIHTC applications are due to IFA December
7, 2015. The source of funds for this award is taxable bonds for the Towncrest
Redevelopment project area or other non tax-exempt sources of funds at the City's
discretion. If the project is not awarded tax credits, the request is withdrawn.
Action:
ITEM 12. SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING FEE CHANGE - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
3, "FINANCES, TAXATION, AND FEES", CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES,
RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES", SECTION 8, "PARKING
VIOLATIONS", TO ADD A $50 PENALTY FOR SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING
VIOLATION. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This ordinance will amend the fine for violation of the snow emergency
parking ordinance from $15.00 to $50.00. On November 7, 2009 a separate higher
fine amount for this violation of parking where prohibited or restricted during a snow
emergency was created. The $50.00 fine was set at that time. However, the fine
was inadvertently removed from the fee structure in 2013, leaving a default fine of
$15. This amendment will reestablish the earlier approved fee and assist in the effort
to encourage better compliance with the parking regulations during a snow
emergency so snow and ice can be removed efficiently and promptly from City
streets.
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ITEM 13. HOUSING CODE - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17, ENTITLED "BUILDING
AND HOUSING," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "HOUSING CODE," TO SUPPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION BY PROHIBITING FURNITURE ON ROOFS,
ADDING STANDARDS FOR EXTERIOR BUILDING AND FENCE SURFACES,
REQUIRING SCREENING OF DUMPSTERS ON MULTI -FAMILY DWELLINGS
AND UNDER CERTAIN DECKS/PORCHES, LIMITING THE STORAGE OF
LANDSCAPING/CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, AND REQUIRING GFCI
PROTECTED OUTLETS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At the August 18 work session, staff discussed proposed changes to the
Housing Code as part of the City's ongoing efforts to stabilize neighborhoods. As
directed by Council, this ordinance amends the Code in the following ways: a)
prohibits storing and use of furniture on roofs and other surfaces above 30 inches
without guard rails; b) establishes standards for treatment of exterior surfaces of
buildings, fences, and retaining walls; c) requires areas beneath decks and porches
in Historic and Conservation Districts to be screened; d) requires screening of
dumpsters on existing multi -family sites; and d) limits the storage of landscaping and
construction material to areas not visible from the street. Additionally, this ordinance
requires GFCI protected outlets and carbon monoxide detectors in all dwelling units.
Note that the Housing Code applies to owner -occupied and rental housing. Staff
requests expedited action.
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ITEM 14"a -ALARM SYSTEMS - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "P&ICE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "ALARM SYSTEMS," TO UPDATE
THE PROVISIONS REGARDING ALARM SYSTEMS. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The current code provisions governing alarm systems for intruders are
antiquated. The provisions are based on alarms that are directly connected to the
police department, but intruder alarms no longer are directly connected to the police
department. The alarm systems are connected to alarm companies. This ordinance
c� updates the alarm provisions to reflect how the systems currently operate.
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ITEM 15. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and lie 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
ITEM 15a Airport Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired four-year
term effective upon appointment — March 1, 2017. (Dave Davis
resigned).
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_ 0— to 10(< ITEM 15b Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five-
year term January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2018. (Formerly
advertised; Full term)
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Regular Agenda
ITEM 14b
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES FOR POLICE
SERVICES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 06-365.
DEPARTMENT
Comment: The prior agenda item is an ordinance amending the false alarm
provisions for burglar and intrusion alarms. Resolution No. 06-365 established a
fee for police department services, and it does not grant the Police Chief any
discretion in assessing fees even if the cause of the false alarm is, for example,
weather related. The proposed fee schedule grants the Police Chief limited
discretion in waiving a false alarm fee. Under the current and proposed
schedule, there is no fee assessed for the first four false alarms in a calendar
year. The current fee is $30 for the 5th false alarm in one calendar year and
increases gradually until the 8th or subsequent false alarm, which remains at
$50. The proposed fee is $60 for the 5th and subsequent false alarms in one
calendar year. It generally takes staff approximately two hours to address a false
alarm, which is why $60 is being proposed. All other fees remain the same.
LATE HANDOUTS
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on
Monday.
Item 2b SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Hopeline Champion Award — See additional correspondence
Consent Calendar
Correspondence:
Item 5e(4) Racist Remarks in Public by Council Member Payne [See Council Member
Payne's response]
October 20, 2015 City of Iowa City Page 11
ITEM 15c Appeals, Board of — One vacancy to fill an unexpired five-year term
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018. For a HVAC or building
design professional or qualified by experience and training.
(Unexpired term)
Action:
ITEM 15d Historic Preservation Commission — One vacancy for a Jefferson
St. representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March
29, 2016. (New District formed)
Action: re-
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ITEM 16. 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 16a Airport Zoning Brd of Adiustment — One vacancy to fill a
five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021.
(Term expires for Keith Ruff).
ITEM 16b Appeals, Board of — One vacancy to fill a five-year term January 1,
2016 - December 31, 2020. For a Licensed Electrician or qualified
by experience and training. (Term expires for John Forman Gay).
ITEM 16c Human Rights Commission — Three vacancies to fill three-year
terms, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2019. (Term expires for Edie
Pierce -Thomas, Joe Coulter, and Harry Olmstead).
ITEM 16d Parks and Recreation Commission — Two vacancies to fill four-
year terms, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2020. (Term expired for
Joe Younker and Cara Haman).
ITEM 16e Public Art Advisory Committee — One vacancy to fill a three-year
term, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2019. (Term expires for
Tam Bodkin Bryk).
ITEM 16f Senior Center Commission — Three vacancies to fill three-year
terms, January 1, 2016 — December 31, 2019. (Term expires for
Charles Felling, Kathy Mitchell and Margaret Reese).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4,
2015.
ITEM 17. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
Revised
ITEM 16f
Senior Center Commission — Three vacancies to fill th
terms (2 Council appointments and 1 County appo
January 1, 2016 — December 31, 2019. (Term exF.,,,,,
Charles Felling, Kathy Mitchell and Margaret Reese).
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ITEM 18. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM 19. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager. ;-,� &%_<
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk. — eq
ITEM 20. ADJOURN (to work session if needed).
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