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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-04 AgendaSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. 1 A Iowa City , p 1t aiq- t City Council Agendas®"� AOG Regular Formal CITY OF IOWA CITY October 4, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. City Hall - Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street www innnv nrn ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER ITEM 1a Roll Call ITEM 2. PROCLAMATIONS ITEM 2a National Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15 - October / G1�5 ITEM 2b World Habitat Awareness Week —October 3-7'�2�L p2 Zvi_ ITEM 2c Fire Prevention Week — October 9-15i; 8 �J +,"��/�� _ITEM 2d Domestic Violence Awareness Month - d_ctoober i �Jd`a�3 "4 �R C ITEM 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED ITEM 3a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: ITEM 3a(1) September 20 Work Session ITEM 3a(2) September 20 Regular Formal Official & Complete ITEM 3b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). ITEM 3b(1) Board of Adjustment —August 10 ITEM 3b(2) Human Rights Commission —August 16 ITEM 3b(3) Library Board of Trustees — August 25 ITEM 3b(4) Pubic Art Advisory Committee — May 3 ITEM 3b(5) Pubic Art Advisory Committee — August 4 ITEM 3b(6) Senior Center Committee — August 18 ITEM 3c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal ITEM 3c(1) Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba The Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St. ITEM 3c(2) Class C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services, dba Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Court ITEM 3c(3) Class C Liquor License for IC Entertainment, LC, dba Bardot Iowa, 347 S. Gilbert St. ITEM 3c(4) Class C Liquor License for Howling Dogs, Inc., dba Howling Dogs Bistro and Fair Grounds Coffeehouse, 345 S. Dubuque St. ITEM 3c(5) Class E Liquor License for Jason Caylor, dba Liquor Downtown, 315 S. Gilbert St. ITEM 3c(6) Class C Liquor License for Casa Tequila Foods 2, Inc., dba Casa Tequila Authentic Mexican Grill, 1921 Keokuk St. October 4, 2016 City of Iowa City Page 2 ITEM 3c(7) Class C Liquor License for Blue Moose, Inc., dba Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave. ITEM 3c(8) Outdoor Service Area for Casa Tequila Foods 2, Inc., dba Casa Tequila Authentic Mexican Grill, 1921 Keokuk St. ITEM 3c(9) Class E Liquor License for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., dba Wal-Mart Store #1721, 919 Hwy 1 West ITEM 3d. Resolutions ITEM 3d(1) /( - :;t 80 ITEM 3d(2) /�,—I�d I ITEM 3d(3) /4 --;1g:�- HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER - RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN Comment: The HCV Administrative Plan establishes policies for issues not covered under Federal regulations for the HCV Voucher and Family Self -Sufficiency programs administered by the Iowa City Housing Authority. The proposed changes creating a special admission for participants in the FUSE Housing First program, acceptable methods of verification, and interim reexaminations constitute a significant amendment to the HCV Administrative Plan; and require the approval of City Council. Copies of the HCV plan are available in the Iowa City Housing Authority offices for review. SYCAMORE STREET AND LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SYCAMORE STREET AND LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 2016. Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, and the following bids were received: Lewis Brothers Tree Farm Oxford, IA $ 290,976.66 Belle Plaine Nursery Belle Plaine, IA $ 299,340.12 Engineer's Estimate $ 261,368.84 Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Lewis Brothers Tree Farm of Oxford, IA. The project will be funded with Road Use tax proceeds. CHURCHILL MEADOWS - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CHURCHILL MEADOWS, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Comment: See Engineer's Report. "111 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (3 19) 356-5000 (319)356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org LATE ADDITIONS/HANDOUTS: Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on Monday. ITEM 3c(10) Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Pop's "Old N New" Bar-B-Que, dba Pop's Old and New BBQ, 26 E. Market St. ITEM 3e Correspondence ITEM 3e(1) Candace Odell: Various Issues ITEM 3e(13) Richard Walton: Waterwork Treatment Plant gate ITEM 3e(14) Nancy Bird: ICDD response to Mayor's Development Memo Info Packet of 9/29 Email from Charming Jones: Committal Application/Doctor's Diagnosis No Mental Illness October 4, 2016 City of Iowa City Page 3 ITEM 3d(4) PROCUREMENT OF CAMERA INSPECTION VEHICLE - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF ONE SEWER CAMERA INSPECTION VEHICLE FOR THE WASTEWATER DIVISION. Comment: This resolution will approve the procurement of one (1) new Cues Sewer Camera Inspection Vehicle. The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Cooperative contract # 022014 -AMI will be utilized for the purchase of this vehicle. Total purchase cost is $216,000.00 which exceeds the $150,000.00 spending authority of the City Manager, and so requires Council approval. ITEM 3e Correspondence: ITEM 3e(1) Candice Odell: Various issues ITEM 3e(2) Adam Herrig: Windsor Ridge HOA — Traffic Calming Request [Staff response included] ITEM 3e(3) Ann Christenson, 100Grannies: Plastic Bags ITEM 3e(4) Kellsie Pepponi: Surveillance Cameras in (Library) Public Restrooms [Staff response included] ITEM 3e(5) R. J. Johnson: Bike Riders on Sidewalk ITEM 3e(6) Garry Klein: Thank you ITEM 3e(7) Jacob Simpson and Benjamin Nelson, UISG Council Liaisons: UISG Voter Registration Efforts ITEM 3e(8) Mary Gravitt: Bus Shelters and Park Benches ITEM 3e(9) Janet Powers Metzger: Inspection Process for rental housing [Staff response included]i�,� ITEM 3e(10) Acting Transportation Engr. Planner: INSTALLATION OF SIGNS TO INDICATE NO PARKING, STOPPING, STANDING, 8:00 AM TO 5 PM, MONDAY -FRIDAY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BRADFOR9 DRIVE BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND WILLIAM STREET. 4W ITEM 3e(11) Acting Sr. Transportation Engr. Planner: Installation of (2) NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs on Friendship Street. ITEM 3e(12) Acting Sr. Transportation Engr. Planner: Change of school NO PARKING LOADING ZONE terms from 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM Monday - Friday to 7:00 AM TO 5:00 PM Monday - Friday on the 900 block of Rider Street. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR Action 7 04X"014 0 ITEM 4. 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. � r CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (3 19) 356-5000 (319)356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org LATE ADDITIONS/HANDOUTS: Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on Monday. Consent Calendar ITEM 3c(10) Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Pop's "Old N New" Bar-B-Que, dba Pop's Old and New BBQ, 26 E. Market St. ITEM 3e Correspondence ITEM 3e(1) Candace Odell: Various Issues ITEM 3e(13) Richard Walton: Waterwork Treatment Plant gate ITEM 3e(14) Nancy Bird: ICDD response to Mayor's Development Memo Info Packet of 9/29 Email from Charming Jones: Committal Application/Doctor's Diagnosis No Mental Illness October 4, 2016 City of Iowa City Page 4 ITEM 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. ITEM 5a PRECINCT BOUNDARIES - ORDINANCE AMENDING 1-9-313 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD RECENTLY ANNEXED PROPERTY TO PRECINCTS 8, 10 AND 24. Comment: This ordinance adds five areas annexed since January 1, 2013 to adjacent precincts (precincts 8, 10 and 24). A map showing the locations of the areas is included in Council packet. PUBLIC HEARING i 2. CONSIDER Action: ITEM 6. PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION 2016 1 APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION 2016 PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO POST NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME 4 AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Comment: This annual project involves the portland cement concrete patching of various streets throughout Iowa City. The estimated cost for this project is $250,000 and will be funded with Road Use tax and General Obligation bond proceeds. a. PUBLIC HEARING Action: b. CONSIDER A RES LUTION Action: /� _ ITEM 7. MIDAMERICAN ENERGY ELECTRIC FRANCHISE - ORDINANCE RENEWING THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, ERECT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AN ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER SYSTEM TO FURNISH, DELIVER AND SELL ELECTRIC ENERGY TO SAID CITY AND ITS INHABITANTS FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS. Comment: The current electric franchise with MidAmerican Energy was granted by ordinance effective December 4, 2007, which is now codified at Chapter 1, Title 12 of the City Code. The ordinance embodies the terms of the agreement reached by the City and MidAmerican in the negotiations preceding it adoption. The franchise has a maximum 25 year term as allowed by Iowa law but provides that if the Council does not adopt a resolution to continue the franchise "more than one, but less than two years prior to the tenth anniversary" the franchise will terminate. Thus, the franchise will terminate unless Council acts to renew it before December 4, 2016. A public hearing is required by state law prior to any renewal. a. PUBLIC HEARING aJ1 Action: b. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Action: October 4, 2016 City of Iowa City Page 5 ITEM 8. MIDAMERICAN ENERGY GAS FRANCHISE - ORDINANCE RENEWING THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, ERECT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, A NATURAL GAS SYSTEM TO FURNISH, DELIVER AND SELL NATURAL GAS TO SAID CITY AND ITS INHABITANTS FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS. Comment: The current gas franchise with MidAmerican Energy was granted by ordinance effective December 4, 2007, which is now codified at Chapter 2, Title 12 of the City Code. The ordinance embodies the terms of the agreement reached by the City and MidAmerican in the negotiations preceding it adoption. The franchise has a maximum 25 year term as allowed by Iowa law but provides that if the Council does not adopt a resolution to continue the franchise "more than one, but less than two years prior to the tenth anniversary" the franchise will terminate. Thus, the franchise will terminate unless Council acts to renew it before December 4, 2016. A public hearing is required by state law prior to any renewal. a. PUBLIC HEARING Action: �nB OX.) b. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION) 7r/ Action: ITEM 9. HUMAN RIGHTS AMENDMENT -ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "HUMAN RIGHTS," TO REMOVE THE REFERENCES TO , f�-1�y "HOUSING ACCOMMODATION," UPDATE REFERENCES TO "MEN AND P d WOMEN," AND CLARIFY TIME PERIODS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: The Human Rights Ordinance has been amended to remove stray references to "housing accommodation," an outdated term that was removed from the Ordinance in a recent comprehensive update, to make the Ordinance more gender - neutral by replacing reference to "men and women" with reference to "persons," and to clarify treatment of time limits when a time limit expires on a weekend or a federal or state holiday. The Human Rights Commission discussed this at its August 16, 2016 meeting and recommends that the am nds be adopted. Staff, requests expedited action. Action:: l&"— I �b22i' qty �a.v W 74.07�� ITEM 10. UNDER 21 EXCEPTION CERTIFICATE REVOCATIONS -ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CHAPTER 5, PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, SECTION 8, PERSONS UNDER THE LEGAL AGE IN LICENSED OR PERMITTED ESTABLISHMENTS, SUBSECTION B, PARAGRAPH B, REFERENCING THE CITY'S UNDER 21 LAW, TO SHORTEN THE REVIEW AND REVOCATION PERIODS FOR COMPLIANCE CHECK FAILURES FOR HOLDERS OF EXCEPTION CERTIFICATES. (PASS AND ADOPT) Comment: This amendment to the Under 21 ordinance will shorten both the review period in which sales to minors are counted against establishments with exception certificates, and the period of revocation should they sell to minors more than once in a two year period. 71 Action. , viva iAg-w 42 -F � O Pd „V October 4, 2016 City of Iowa City Page 6 ITEM 11. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. ' ITEM 11a Human Rights Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term plus a three year term upon appointment — January 1, 2020. (Karol Krotz resigned) v p S Action: C/u� ITEM 11b Human Rights Co`�mmissio& n ne vacancy to fill an unexpired term plus a three year term upon appointment — January 1, 2020. (Orville Townsend resigned) Action: 7� _ ITEM 12. 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. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.] New: ITEM 12a Senior Center Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment — December 21, 2018. (Joylene Beadleston resigned) Correspondence included in Council Packet. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, November 9, 2016 Previously Announced: Airport Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term upon appointment — December 21, 2021. ( Term expired for Christine Douglas) Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 21, 2020. (Term expired for Keith Ruff) Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2018. (Formerly advertised) Historic Preservation Commission — One vacancy for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three-year term, March 29, 2016 -July 1, 2019. (New District formed) APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, October 26, 2016. Appeals, Board of — One vacancy to fill a five-year term January 1, 2017- December 31, 2021. (Term expires for Mike McDonough) Board of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2020. (Term expires for Larry Baker) October 4, 2016 City of Iowa City Page 7 Human Rights Commission — One vacancy to fill a three year January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2020. (Term expires for Paul Retish) Parks and Recreation Commission — Two vacancies to fill four year terms January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2021. (Terms expire for Suzanne Bentler and Maggie Elliott) Public Art Advisory Committee — Two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2020. (Term expires for William Nusser and Brent Westpahl) Senior Center Commission — Two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2017 — December 21, 2020. (Term expires for Jack R. Hobbs and Jay Honohan) Telecommunications Commission — One vacancy, to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment — July 1, 2017. (Alexa Homewood -Weldon resigned) APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:OOP.M., WEDNESDAY, October 26, 2016. ITEM 13. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). ITEM 14. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. ITEM 15. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF. a) City Manager. — D -- b) City Attorney. — g9 c) City Clerk. — o ITEM 16. ADJOURN (to work session if -needed).