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Home My WebLink About2019-11-04 CorrespondenceItem Number: 9.a. INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 4, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Robert Merlino: Tower Ramp Linn St. Elevator [Staff Response Included] Kellie Fruehling From: Mark Rummel Sent: Friday, October 11, 2019 4:17 PM To: 'robert-merlino@uiowa.edu' Cc: Council Subject: FW: Tower Ramp Linn St. Elevator Hello Mr. Merlino, Thank you for the notification regarding the Tower Place elevator not functioning. A service repair was requested as soon as we received your email and signage was placed on every level noting the elevator was out of order. The service technician was able to repair the issue within a few hours and the elevator is back in service. We understand the service interruptions can create challenges for many of our users and work to reinstate service as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact me directly with any issues or concerns and I will address them as soon as possible. CITY OF IOWA CITY Mark Rummel UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Associate Director, Transportation Services WWW.ICGOV.ORG p: 319.356.5097 00Aft 335 E Iowa Ave 400 Iowa City, IA 52240 mark-rummel@iowa-city.org 1 Kellie Fruehling 0000� From: Merlino, Robert L <robert-merlino@uiowa.edu> Sent: Friday, October 11, 2019 8:46 AM To: Council Subject: Tower Ramp Linn St. Elevator The Tower Ramp Linn St. Elevator is not working again. This is a recurring problem and it is particularly difficult on those who have mobility issues. Please place this problem as a high priority maintenance issue. Thank you, Bob Merlino This email is from an external source. Item Number: 9.b. INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 4, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description George Bergus: Parking on Wales Street [Staff Response Included] Kellie Fruehlin From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Monday, October 14, 2019 11:27 AM To: Council Subject: FW: Parking on Wales Street From: Emily Bothell Sent: Monday, October 14, 2019 11:18 AM To: 'gbergus@gmail.com' <gbergus@gmail.com> Cc: Kent Ralston <Kent-Ralston@iowa-city.org>; Geoff Fruin <Geoff - Fru in@iowa-city.org> Subject: RE: Parking on Wales Street Good morning, George and Rebeca - Your email was forwarded to me for response. Staff will conduct additional observations in the next couple weeks to better understand what your describing and follow-up with our recommendation(s). In the meantime, please feel free to contact me directly if you have any additional concerns or questions. Best, Emily Bothell, AICP Senior Transportation Engineering Planner I Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County 410 E. Washington St. I Iowa City, IA 152240 Em ilv-Bothel I(a)iowa-city.ora 319.356.5250 From: George Bergus <gbergus@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2019 4:24 PM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.ore> Subject: Parking on Wales Street City Council, Iowa City Last year, in November, we received a letter from Emily Bothell, Senior Transportation Engineering Planner. She informed us that City vehicles were having difficulty navigating our block of Wales St between Court Street and Th Avenue due to parking on both sides of our narrow street. She proposed the removal of parking on the east side of Wales St. We came to City Council meeting of November 20, 2018 and asked that the residents of Wales Street be allowed to modify our on -street parking behaviors such that we parked our vehicles on the same side as other vehicles and/or park at a significant distance from vehicles on the opposite side of the street. We are writing City Council to inform the Council that we have been monitoring our parking behaviors and we find the parking problem on Wales has not significantly improved. This is a disappointment. We request that the City look at the problem we are currently experiencing and help us find a solution. Sincerely, George and Rebeca Bergus 418 Wales Street CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 4, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Item Number: 9.c. Description Steven Rohrbach: 2021 IECC Proposal - CE264-19 Zero Code Renewal EnergyAppendix [Staff Response Included] Kellie Fruehling From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 12:30 PM To: 'Steven Rohrbach'; Rockne Cole; Susan Mims; Pauline Taylor, Mazahir Salih; Bruce Teague; John Thomas; Jim Throgmortpn; Tracy Hightshoe; Brenda Nations Cc: Will Downing; Danielle Sitzman; Tim Hennes; Council Subject: RE: 2021 IECC Proposal: CE264-19 Zero Code Renewable Energy Appendix Steve — Thank you for the email and information on the AIA submission. We will review and let you know if we have questions. Best, Geoff From: Steven Rohrbach [mailto:srohrbach@rohrbachassociates.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 11:14 AM To: Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin@iowa-city.org>; Rockne Cole <Rockne-Cole@iowa-city.org>; Susan Mims <Susan- Mims@iowa-city.org>; Pauline Taylor <Pauline-Taylor@iowa-city.org>; Mazahir Salih <Mazahir-Salih@iowa-city.org>; Bruce Teague <Bruce-Teague@iowa-city.org>; John Thomas <John-Thomas@iowa-city.org>; Jim Throgmorton <Jim- Throgmorton@iowa-city.org>; Tracy Hightshoe <Tracy- H ightshoe @ i owa -city.o rg>; Brenda Nations <Brenda- Nations@iowa-city.org> Cc: Will Downing <wdowning@rohrbachassociates.com> Subject: 2021 IECC Proposal: CE264-19 Zero Code Renewable Energy Appendix AX All Given AIA's critical commitment to exponentially accelerating the decarbonization of buildings and the built environment, the AIA submitted the "Zero Code Renewable Energy Appendix" to become part of the 2021 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code). If approved by the International Code Council (ICC) voting members in Las Vegas on October 30 and via online vote in late November, local jurisdictions would be allowed to voluntarily adopt a zero -net -carbon building code. Hundreds of jurisdictions across the country and around the world are pursuing policies to address climate change. The Zero Code Renewable Energy Appendix provides them with a powerful and essential tool to accelerate the transition to a 100% clean building design as part of their codes. AIA asks all its members to contact their state and local government energy, sustainability, and code officials as soon as possible to ask them to vote for approval as submitted of the 2021 IECC Proposal: CE264-19 Zero Code Renewable Energy Appendix. This is an appendix to the model energy code that allows for a multiple -pathway approach to achieve better energy efficiency and carbon reduction outcomes for the built environment. This is a defining moment for AIA to advocate for policies that reduce emissions from the building sector. It's imperative that the industry acts today. This request for urgent advocacy is directly supportive of AIA's "renewed commitment to environmental stewardship." Please reach out to your local building code officials as the ICC will be voting to approve this change electronically through ICC's cdpACCESS on October 30. For more information, please review this publication. Steven A. Rohrbach AIA President (o) 319-338-9311 (c) 319-631-1041 OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED Rohrbach Associates PC Chauncey 404 E. College Street Suite 400 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 www.rohrbachassociates.com r? *0111RGACH ASSOCIAT/6 PC A R K W I t L t f % This email, including attachments, may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or proprietary. If you are NOT the intended recipient, you are hereby notified chat any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this email in error, please immediately contact the sender by replying to this message and delete the email and any attachments in entirety, whether in electronic or hard copy foi mat. 2 INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 4, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Carol deProsse: Leaf Pickup Item Number: 9.d. Kellie Fruehling From: Carol deProsse <lonetreefox@mac.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 2:38 PM To: Geoff Fruin; Council Subject: Leaf Pickup AA RIK Geoff/Council, The "leaf sucker" is crawling around town burning up gas and wasting time because next to leaves have fallen yet and so there are none to suck up. The City needs to start this later in the fall. Global warming has changed the season in case you've been paying attention. Budget a separate leaf sucker in next year's budget so the current one doesn't have to shut down before most of residents' leaves are picked up in order to convert to snowplowing. Carol Item Number: 9.e. INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 4, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Marvin Bryson: Very rude, and noisy neighbors [Staff Response Included] Kellie Fruehling From: Jody Matherly Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 2:33 PM To: 'brysonmarvin2@gmail.com' Cc: Council Subject: RE: Very rude, and noisy neighbours Mr. Bryson, Thank you for contacting the City of Iowa City regarding your concerns. We will need to hear more details about your situation to better understand the issues and assist you with a resolution. We assigned a police officer to contact you and he is waiting to hear back from you. You can contact Ofc. Schmerbach at 319-356-5275 or at Adam- Schmerbach@iowa-city.org. From: Marvin Bryson <brysonmarvin2Pgmail.com> Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2019 1:50 PM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org> Subject: Very rude, and noisy neighbours Hi, my names Marvin. I have lived at my residence for the past few years. I have been kind to others around me, and I work really hard for a living. My landlord has moved a young couple upstairs above me with a baby? They have been partying alot, shouting at their baby, hitting on him the works?. I have tried to speak with my landlord plenty of times. She does absolutely nothing at all? What exactly should I do? I dont want to have call authorities nor DHS on them for child protection? Thank you for reading this, Marvin Bryson. Jody L. Natherfy Chief of Police Iowa City, Iowa Fair o- 319-356-5271 Responsive Professional From: Marvin Bryson <brysonmarvin2Pgmail.com> Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2019 1:50 PM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org> Subject: Very rude, and noisy neighbours Hi, my names Marvin. I have lived at my residence for the past few years. I have been kind to others around me, and I work really hard for a living. My landlord has moved a young couple upstairs above me with a baby? They have been partying alot, shouting at their baby, hitting on him the works?. I have tried to speak with my landlord plenty of times. She does absolutely nothing at all? What exactly should I do? I dont want to have call authorities nor DHS on them for child protection? Thank you for reading this, Marvin Bryson. INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 4, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Angie Jordan: Police Item Number: 9.f. Kellie Fruehling From: AJ <fivecaloriebanjo@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2019 10:34 PM To: Denise Brotherton; Jody Matherly; Daisy Torres; Council Subject: Re: police Attachments: IMG_1993.JPG; IMG_1994.JPG A R11K Chief Matherly, Capt. Brotherton, Daisy, & City Council, We had our 4th annual Fall Festival a Alexander Elementary School tonight, and I had to share that my heart was full when the officers and Daisy where there busy interacting with kids, families and school staff. My daughter knew RIGHT AWAY what she wanted to be for Halloween—a police officer like her aunt Gabby. I was so pleased as a parent and South District resident who sees and hears all sorts of sirens around the neighborhood witness an officer get down to my daughter's level and totally ham it up alongside her!!! You never know where positive interactions like these ones tonight will lead. This little girl dreams of growing up to become a police officer on day, and I know this captured moment meant a lot to her and to me too. I am not sure what the name of this pictured officer was, but if you'd pass along my gratitude and a high -five? Than you ICPD for being at our event and for being so present. I hope you all enjoyed the event as much as we do each year! Grateful, Angie Jordan Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone I - P > } Ap— �. �+► � .. = ��^ .�.".` `k,r ,:oaf , i '�_ r s . D oo op . Y. Ao 0 7 4 - per.', • � � . a n 1r ■f r to, 40- A F"i I 6 m NO 00,11 INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 4, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Marcia Murphy: To inform Item Number: 9.g. Kellie Fruehling From: Marcia Murphy <murphyma87533@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2019 11:25 AM To: Council Subject: To inform AI iCC ll�I) K To the Iowa City City Council: have a message for the city council and all the city, UI, and area security people in vehicles, buildings, internet, or otherwise: 1) Just because someone is of low income doesn't mean they are criminals. 2) Disabled people are not necessarily criminals just because they cannot drive cars but must walk on sidewalks and wait for buses. I have been discriminated against unjustly. I have been followed by security vehicles at Mercer Park when I was walking down the sidewalk to go to the pool for regular exercise. I am a 65 year old, crippled, low income female who uses a crutch and walks to the pool. Why are the security afraid of me?? I go to church every Sunday and read my Bible and pray every morning. I was a Girl Scout. And I am a published author.Yet, I am being watched and followed (in other areas of the city as well) as though I am a criminal --simply because I cannot afford a car and look disabled in appearance, and am of low income. This has got to stop. The security people at whatever level, including the University, have to use common sense. They, too, may one day be struck with disability as everyone is only one second away from a car accident or other medical issues that disable a person. How would they want to be treated? Marcia A. Murphy pax vobis Marcia A. Murphy www.hopeforrecovery.com https://www.hopeforrecovery.com/gifts-mhi-outreach-patient-clothing/ Item Number: 9.h. INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 4, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Mary Gravitt: Affordable Housing is in Danger Kellie Fruehling From: Mary Gravitt <gravittmary@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2019 12:46 PM To: Council Subject: AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS IN DANGER I RISK I have been informed that Affordable Housing Funds are endangered. Because I have been told that developers are now allowed to buy their way out of Affordable Housing Units, as they are Green Space. We have the cities of Houston and Dallas, Texas to witness that Green Space prevents the outcome of tornado flooding. Urban Green Space and wetlands for run-off helps in ameliorating floods. These two are betrayals of the citizens of Iowa City. In 1957 Urban Renewal removed the majority of Affordable Housing in the United States and replaced it with housing above the median income. Iowa City was part of this political/social disaster. This and natural disasters have resulted in homelessness in mid to late 20th century, and threatens human disaster in the 21St century. And has placed the United States in Third World status with people dwelling on the sidewalks and sleeping in parks, and the lucky ones in shelters. We look at Hong Kong and think that at the base of their complaint is freedom and democracy, but affordable housing is at the base of the iceberg of riots moving across the world. 1 Politicians think that the riots that face the rest of the world over inequality can't happen here. But for those who remember 1968 and the antisocial riots of the day know that caution had better be on the Iowa City Council's agenda. Affordable Housing will soon become a civil right. Human beings want and need affordable housing. And we look forward to government intervention to insure this. Developers will and are overbuilding expensive housing as they did in the 1990s only to have vacancies which cause Section 8 to be invented. Developers can avoid some pitfalls and gains benefits of Section 8 if they build affordable dwelling in the first place. Section 8 if policed properly does not mean tenants that could decrease in property values. This is up to City Agencies to make proper rules and do background investigations and inspections. Somehow Developers are locked in the Gilded Age myths coming out of the White House based on continued progress. But progress has its limits. I based my predictions from the history of economics on the Realpolitik on the limits of progress and housing need. z Citizens have voted on Affordable Housing, and the Standing Council have voted on it and expected it, like bus shelter, to be acted on. Or we must consider a revolution or revelation at the voting booth or on the street. Mary Gravitt 2714 Wayne Avenue #6 Iowa City, IA 52240 319.341.6230 3 Item Number: 9.i. INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 4, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Lucy Barker & Salina McCarty: Houses Into Homes' request Kellie Fruehling From: Houses into Homes <housesintohomes319@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 4:40 PM To: Council; Rockne Cole; Bruce Teague; Jim Throgmorton; John Thomas; Pauline Taylor, Susan Mims; Mazahir Salih; Geoff Fruin Subject: Houses into Homes' request Attachments: Request to IC City Council 102919.pdf A R11K Good afternoon, Please find attached a request for funding from Houses into Homes for consideration by the City Council. Thank you, Lucy Barker & Salina McCarty Lucy Barker & Salina McCarty, Co -Directors housesintohomes.ore facebook.com/housesintohomesiowacity 319-435-1075 To: Iowa City City Council: Rockne Cole, Susan Mims, Mazahir Salih, Pauline Taylor, Bruce Teague, John Thomas, Jim Throgmorton; Iowa City City Manager, Geoff Fruin Re: Request for funding Amount requested: $25,000.00 Background: Houses into Homes (HiH) provides beds, furniture, and other household items to families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness or other crisis situations in Johnson County. (Two-thirds are Iowa City residents.) Our program improves the physical and emotional well-being of residents most in need by providing a comfortable place to sleep, sit, and eat. Evidence indicates that improved sleep quality decreases stress and depression, improves mental health and decision-making, and leads to better performance at school and at work. We provide a uniquely collaborative service that no other organization in the community provides. HiH collects donated needed items, plans a full furnish, and delivers all at once. We have attached nine letters of support to this request that document the value of the service we provide the community. Purpose: We have been successful while growing to meet the needs of the community, delivering beds, furniture, and other items to 208 households (702 individuals) since February 2018. We have diverted approximately 70 tons of furnishings from the landfill. However, HiH is at an inflection point. Given the immense need in the community, HiH must now transition to a social service agency with stable storage, office space, and at least one paid staff person. We are seeking $25,000 to support that transition by supporting the hiring of a full-time Executive Director (Salina McCarty). Goals: With full-time effort, we will be better able to manage donations, maintain our inventory system and financial system, fundraise, and organize for deliveries. Currently, with only volunteer time, we are able to deliver to an average of 10-15 households per month, with households waiting 2-3 months to receive beds and furniture. With one full-time Executive Director, we expect to be able to cut wait times dramatically, to 4-6 weeks in the short term, with a long-term goal of 1-2 week wait times, thereby also increasing the number of households served to 18-20 per month. Additionally, we will be able to increase our pick-up service, drop-off hours, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising. Sustainability: We expect that with a full-time Executive Director able to dedicate time to fundraising, Houses into Homes will increase our private and corporate donations and funded grants to the extent that we will not rely on Iowa City or Johnson County funding. Even with the limited time we have been able to dedicate to HiH, we have seen a considerable increase in the dollar amount of private donations. The average monthly donation increased nearly five -fold from 2018 to 2019 ($5635 across 11 months in 2018 to $28,462 across 9 months in 2019), and we would expect much more productivity with a paid Executive Director. Respectfully, Lucy Barker & Salina McCarty Houses into Homes HOUSES INTO HOMES 319-435-1075 housesintohomes319@gmail.com housesintohomes,org facebook: @housesintohomesiowacity 1 Iowa City Community School District Educational Services Center Stephen F. Murley Superintendent of Schools 1725 North Dodge Street a Iowa City, IA 52245 - (319) 688-1000 • Fax (319) 688-1009 - www.iowacityschoois,org October 25, 2019 Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Dear Council Members: As the Homeless Liaison for the Iowa City Community School District, I am writing in strong support of the proposal to fund Houses to Homes. Students who are sleep deprived are much more likely to struggle behaviorally, socially and academically. When Lucy and Salina contacted us to inquire about the need for a furniture program, we were thrilled! Frequently when we visit the home of a family who recently secured housing, we find a nest of blankets on the floor, a garbage bag full of clothes and not much else. Houses to Homes is addressing a great unmet need in our community. We have seen several models in our community of a "Furniture Project." Houses to Homes is by far the most successful. First of all, Houses to Homes delivers the furniture. Transportation to pick up large furniture items previously was a huge barrier for families. Secondly, Lucy and Salina have the commitment and the skill set to organize a myriad of details --- a referral process, a system for receiving donations, recruiting and organizing a large volunteer base, and enlisting the support of business partners. Lastly, and most importantly, Lucy and Salina are extremely respectful in how they interact with our families who have recently been homeless. Our families report that they feel that Lucy and Salina really care and take the time to get their input on what they want to create a home. What Houses to Homes has been able to accomplish in less than two years is phenomenal. Several hundred students have received beds, and have come to school less tired and more ready to learn. Houses to Homes has grown rapidly, largely through thousands of hours donated by Lucy, Salina and others. To sustain this very successful model, a stable funding stream is needed. This project has the right formula to address a great need. It's a win-win, families get more and the landfill gets less! I hope that you will give their proposal strong consideration. I would be happy to answer any other questions that you may have. :S' c>� Joan Vanden Berg, Youth and Family Development Coordinator and Homeless Liaison It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Jeremy Tabor, Director of Equity & Employee Relations, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245, (319) 688-1000, tabor.jeremy@iowacityschools.org. IVERo a ..HEALTH CARE" 10/25/2019 To Whom it May Concern: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Internal Medicine SW34 GH 200 Hawkins Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1046 319-384-7307 Tel 319-353-8070 Fax As a social worker at a referring agency, I have seen firsthand how much of an impact this service can make on an individual's life. Our agency believes in the power of the housing first model and how important stable housing is for a patient's ability to engage, access and participate fully in their healthcare- allowing better health outcomes for the patient and their healthcare team. For years, we have had clients inquire about resources for household furnishings and we've had nowhere to send them—and I know that for all those that did inquire, there were many more dealing with a lack of basic furnishings who did not even think to ask for help. We watch our clients struggle to afford housing in this community, and the struggle sometimes does not end when housing is found, as our clients need everything for an apartment or house to be able to start their lives there. From elderly and disabled clients sleeping on couches to young families without a dinner table or a bed for their children, we see clients every day who can, and directly have, seen so much benefit from this service. Houses into Homes provides an opportunity for our clients to benefit from their communities but also to join their communities and settle into their homes, some of them for the first time in their lives. Furniture provides our clients with dignity and comfort in their homes, which helps provide self confidence in other areas of their lives. This service can provide a ripple effect for clients to feel confident to find and maintain employment, seek mental health and substance use services, engage in their health care, and further their educations. As a volunteer for this agency, I have found so much joy and appreciation for what they do. As furniture and household items are delivered to each family, Houses into Homes ensures that volunteers are trained to see each delivery as an opportunity to meet people deserving of a comfortable home with strengths and skills that contribute to our community. It is a privilege to get to volunteer with an agency who respects people where they are and helps them to see their worth and value. I believe in the power of this agency in our community and the importance of this service. I believe that Iowa City is a community that can and should support the dignity of all of its community members and Houses into Homes is an agency whose mission supports this goal every day. Katie Vodraska Social Worker, Dept. Int. Med. U of Iowa Health Care 200 Hawkins Dr., SW34-GH Iowa City, IA 52242 (319) 353-7173 – desk phone (319) 383-6563- cell phone (319) 353-8070 - fax hL,tJN1VEF51TY OWA HEALTH CARE' October 25, 2019 Houses Into Homes Lucy Barker & Salina McCarty, Co -Directors housesintohomes.org facebook.com/housesintohomesiowacity 319-435-1075 Dear Houses Into Homes, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Internal Medicine SW34 GH 200 Hawkins Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1046 319-384-7307 Tel 319-353-8070 Fax I just wanted to take the time to thank you for providing a bed to our client. I have worked closely with this gentleman over the last few years. Due to various circumstances, he is often angry and depressed. He is on a fixed income and his subsidized, 1 -bedroom apartment has little for furnishings per self-report. In addition, he was sleeping on a sofa. When we heard about your agency and its mission, we knew there would be a desperate need for your services in Johnson County. I appreciate that you were able to meet my client's request with both compassion and professionalism. He is a gentleman that doesn't smile often and he came to tell me all about having met you and getting his "beautiful" bed with a grin from ear to ear. Your agency definitely made a great impact on this gentleman and we are hopeful you will be able to start taking referrals again soon; this community needs your help. Thank you for all you do! Sincerely, Tricia C. Kroll, LMSW RW Program Coordinator 26 September 2019 Domestic Violence Intervention Program 1105 S Gilbert Court #300, Iowa City, IA 52240 Houses into Homes Statement of Support To Whom It May Concern; From Alesha Packer and Lucia McNeal, Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) Before this year, 2019, Houses into Homes was not a known resource to DVIP. Time and time again, we watched clients finally move out of shelter --only to call an empty, unfurnished apartment "home." For someone that has been physically, emotionally, sexually, financially abused... safety is the most important priority. Money is spent on essentials: food, diapers for the baby, gas to leave the state. Relocating to a new home, paying application fees, deposit (often doubled), rent, etc. By the time all is said and done, survivors that fled violence rarely have money leftover to buy a bed, let alone furnish an entire home. Though they are housed, they are often still in financial crisis. Though they are safe, they are still at risk until they have obtained stability. A home in which residents have to sleep on the floor and can't share a meal at the table is not stable. Something as simple as a bed, couch, and table with chairs makes a world of difference, especially for our clients. Houses into Homes' services bring comfort and basic necessities to families who have just been through a horrific amount of trauma and violence. Lucy and Salina started an organization that provides a necessity to low income individuals that would otherwise be left unmet. Reusing furniture is better for the environment, and just makes logical sense, particularly in a college town where people are constantly moving in and out. Houses into Homes benefits the entire Iowa City community, but especially our most vulnerable and at -risk populations. We at DVIP believe that everyone deserves a bed to sleep in, a place to eat meals, and a stable home. Please accept this letter as a formal statement of support to Houses into Homes. Sincerely, Lucia McNeal, Housing Coordinator CVA, BSW /.__ AA�l Alesha Packer, Housing Coordinator CVA, MAT o�� Houses into Homes Statement of Support Housing is a significant factor in UAY's intervention services. We go into families homes to provide services and we assist families in finding housing of their own. In-home services allow us frontline access to the effects of housing without furnishings. Families are sleeping and eating on the floors. There's no sense of `home' because there's nothing in the house that reflects their personality, there's nothing that provides the comfort and stability of `home'. Not to mention the real effects of not having a good night's sleep and what that does to productivity and being able to focus. On the opposite side of that is our programming that assist families with finding housing. When we are successful in helping families secure housing of their own, they still need to find a way to furnish their home. This used to occupy a lot of staff time: finding donated furniture, finding vehicles to transport the furniture, helping families move the furniture. Houses into Homes is one referral that takes care of all of this. The services they provide is the next step in families long-term stability. It's their next step in creating their `home'. Thanks! Ally Hanten Director of Programs Talia Medlinger Counseling Programs Coordinator United Action for Youth ITPQVERSTIYo 'IOWA -_ - HOSPITALS &CLIMCS University of Iowa Health Care To Whom it May Concern, Chemical Dependency Services 200 Hawkins Drive, 5 Boyd Tower Iowa City, IA 52242-1046 319-384-8765 Tel 319-384-9362 Fax www.uihealthcare.com Prior to working at the University of Iowa: Hospitals and Clinics; I worked at the Abbe Center for Community Mental Health and was the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Provider for Johnson County. I worked with individuals who were homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness. My targeted population was individuals experiencing a serious mental illness alone or co-occurring substance abuse disorder. I assisted these individuals with accessing housing and getting connected to resources. I saw approximately 229 individuals in my 2018-2019 fiscal year. Finding housing can be difficult and can take months for a host of reasons in Johnson County. Often the individuals and families will spend most of their income paying the first month's rent and deposit, as is the norm in our community. This expense doesn't allow families to purchase much needed items that we all take for granted, such as beds, couches, tables, and so on. Houses into Homes provides this need and fills the gap. They assist families with obtaining beds for the parents and children and they also do full home furnishing. My former clients who have utilized this program benefit from this program tremendously. They are so grateful to this program. When people have experienced mental health issues, substance abuse, and/or homelessness, obtain housing, and then utilize this program, it furthers their sense of community. They feel that people care about them and want them to be happy and healthy. This program promotes the community support and care that we often take for granted. I fully support this program and its needs for further financial support. Please contact me if you have any additional questions. Sincerely, Sam Conaway Sam Conaway, BSW Behavioral Health Consultant, Co -MAT -IA Department of Psychiatry University of Iowa Health Care 319 -359 -9072 -Cell samue 1-conawaynn,uiowa. edu Houses into Homes. Creating community. It is the mission of their program that in less than two years has supported 702 community members, including 408 children that are referred to through 14 local agencies with a similar mission to support and create community. It's been a constant for this organization built on a simple idea that has grown within our community through the referrals, then in partnerships with local businesses to support in donation of items, time, and financial resources by hosting events to raise funds. The impact made by co-founders Lucy Barker and Salina McCarthy is priceless. Unfortunately, the need to support others continues. Houses into Homes is a significant cog in our community that helps to keep the cycle of community moving in rhythm. It's people helping people. For those that donate, it's making room in their home for the items they no longer need. Rather than filling our landfill, these items are filling the homes of community members who are otherwise doing without to focus on keeping their loved ones sheltered and fed. And providing a sense of purpose and outreach for others that want to help but maybe limited financially or don't have much to give other than of their time. My son, Emerson and a group of his friends started volunteering with House into Homes in October 2018, and have eagerly and self-lessly volunteered their time to help with over 160 hours to help move beds, bedding, couches, tables, chairs, cookware to lamps donated from community members in Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty to unload at the HIH warehouse and help load the UHauls all over again to deliver to families in these same communities. The boys want to help, they feel it's a part of their routine and are disappointed when they are not available to help. It's been a humbling experience to see the reactions of families whose houses are empty of the basics, and are quickly filled with friendly yet respectful faces working to set up beds or help to arrange furniture to help make their house a comfortable home. They are often overwhelmed, and always appreciative of Lucy and Salina, and are wowed by the trail of volunteers that have taken the time to share in their day. The time I've personally spent is overwhelming to see the reaction of the boys who help, to those that are given something more to make their house into a home. A win-win for our community, our environment, and the next generation. Jana L. Bennett 1805 Wood Duck Ct North Liberty, IA 52317 319-321-9077 FAITH ACADEMY October 27, 2019 Faith Academy Elementary School 1030 Cross Park Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Houses into Homes 30361h Avenue Coralville, Iowa 52241 Dear Sir/Madam, I am the Family Liaison at Faith Academy Elementary School and have been referring families to Houses into Homes since April of 2019. Despite the short time that I've been associated with the organization, every family that I've referred has received a delivery. One mom was so impressed with the beds and household items she received, that she and her oldest daughter volunteered to help one weekend with deliveries to other families. I support the grant request of Houses into Homes, and if successful this would mean continuing to support the mental well-being of students in the ICCSD. Best, Bernadine Franks, BASW Family Liaison (319) 351- 4860 Faith Academy Elementary School Houses into Homes Statement of Support Houses into Homes is the only resource and service of its kind in our community right now. When previously homeless or high need families ask me for housing items, they are the only agency I have to refer families to that does not involve a cost the families. Houses into homes has also made the referral process and communication so smooth for us as a referring agency. For these reasons I have referred many families to them and they have all received quality items that transform their homes within a couple of weeks to a month. Houses into Homes provides the families I work with and that I have referred with the most basic and very necessary resource of beds. Most of the families I refer don't have beds. That means that the hardworking parents and hard learning students aren't getting as restful of sleep. Good rest is fundamental to the work we do at school. Megan Lobb, Kirkwood Elementary Iowa City Community School District Kellie Fruehling From: Lucy Barker <housesintohomes319@gmail.com> Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 4:14 PM To: Geoff Fruin; Council Subject: Fwd: UAY Letter (Date) RISK Hello Geoff and City Council Members, Please see the email below and our response to Stu Mullins. As an organization we have sent out requests for statements of support to our referring and partnering agencies on two separate occasions. We did not realize UAY's policy regarding an official statement of support vs Ally's statement she had sent us. Please disregard her statement when considering our request. There are no other statements of support that were provided or sent to council where any confusion may have occurred. Ally was the singular response when we first asked for impact statements to help with fundraising, the others were provided after we announced we had officially reached an inflection point in providing our services, and had asked the county and city for assistance. We genuinely did not intend to misuse her statement. Please accept our apology for this misunderstanding, and know that we will be intentional and explicit with this knowledge regarding how statements of support may be used. Best, Salina McCarty & Lucy Barker Begin forwarded message: From: Lucy Barker <housesintohomes319@gmail.com> Date: November 4, 2019 at 3:54:46 PM CST To: Stu Mullins <Stu.Mullins@ unitedactionforyouth.org> Subject: Re: UAY Letter Hello, Please accept our sincerest apologies for misinterpreting how we could use the letter of support for our program. We will also follow up with Geoff, as well as the city council, to let them know to disregard that letter. We should've checked in with Ally and UAY before sending it in with other statements of support, as hers was sent a while ago when we asked for general support statements vs specific to this funding ask. "General use' and "specific use" are new to us, and we do appreciate the feedback. Please extend our apology to Ally as well, as we were unaware of your policy re formal statements of support, and don't wish to cause her harm, or UAY discomfort. We deeply appreciate all you do for our community. Best, Salina & Lucy On Nov 4, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Stu Mullins <Stu.Mullins@unitedactionforyouth.org> wrote: Good afternoon, I was made aware that a letter of support from UAY was included in your proposal to the City of Iowa City. Ally Hanten, UAY's Director of Programs, in responding to you did not realize the intention of your initial request for support, and assumed that it would be used for general fundraising, as there were no indications of specific uses. What was sent was a general indication of how our intervention programs and Houses into Homes work together. The statement that was provided was not a letter of support, which would be on UAY letterhead and signed by me as the Executive Director. We only give official letters of support when we are provided with specific funding requests. This email was used out of context and we are uncomfortable with it being included as part of your proposal. I will follow-up with Geoff Fruin and I appreciate the opportunity to provide this feedback. Sincerely, Stu Mullins Executive Director United Action for Youth 1700 S First Ave Suite 14 PO Box 892 Iowa City, IA 52244-0892 319-338-7518 Ext 109 www.0 n itedactionforvouth.ora <image001.jpg> Like us on Facebook! United Action for Youth Notice: This email, including attachments, is the property of United Action for Youth, is covered by the Electronic Communications Act, and is confidential and may be legally privileged. 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INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 4, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Shannon Hammen Miner: Houses Into Homes impact Tia Perez: Houses Into Homes Natasha Wendt: support for Houses into Homes funding Kellie Fruehling From: Shannon Hammen Miner <miner.shannon@iowacityschools.org> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2019 11:38 AM To: Council Subject: Houses Into Homes impact RISK Hello Council Members - I'm writing today to share the impact that Houses Into Homes has had on our students at my school. Houses Into Homes is the only support in our community directly meeting the basic bed and furniture needs of families coming out of homelessness or other dire living situations in our community. The referral process is seamless for agencies and effective for families. We all know that sleep is a critical component of school readiness! Houses Into Homes is providing this opportunity to children and their families. They are community at its best! Working together to meet the needs of every single child and family that calls Iowa City and Johnson County home. Thank you for your continued dedication to our shared home! Shannon Hammen Miner Shannon Miner (she, her, hers) Student and Family Advocate Alexander School Iowa City Community School District 319-688-io98 (office) Kellie Fruehling From: Tia Perez <tiaperez@urbanacres.com> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2019 12:24 PM To: Council Subject: Re: Houses Into Homes A i RILK I have been working with Houses Into Homes for about a year. They have pushed very hard with zero outside funding to deliver to disadvantaged citizens in our community. Now they are truly in need of sustainability so that they can continue to meet the rising need. Community Benefit: 1. Providing furniture to families who are coming out of homelessness, domestic violence, and other difficult situations. This gives these families dignity and a big boost to standing on their own feet. With no "furniture rental payment," they have more money to continue to afford rent, food, clothes. With a decent night's sleep, they are more productive at work and have a more positive outlook. Not to mention the kiddos!!! Kids sleeping on floors is simply unacceptable! Teachers have given us great feedback on what a difference they have seen in the students who receive our beds. 2. Environmentalism! It is one of the things that make me proudest to live in Iowa City! Declaration of Climate Crisis, Commitment to Recycling, Raising Awareness! Houses Into Homes is the ONLY local organization that will currently take used mattresses for redistribution. Together we have saved countless tons of waste from our local landfill while repurposing these items to furnish homes for those in need. 3. Dignity! I cannot stress this enough! Salina and Lucy are so dedicated to making sure each receiving family feel cared about. They visit first and find out what they need and try to throw in a little something that will make them smile ... ie a Thomas the Tank comforter for a kiddo who loves Thomas. Salina and Lucy facilitate delivery of sofas, beds, tables, chairs. Some of the families don't have a pot to cook in. We supply pots, pans, plates, silverware. And little touches that most don't expect ... ie house plants, decor, books for kiddos. This organization if filling a huge role in caring for our underprivileged community members and I, for one, fully support the use of my tax dollars put behind this organization. These women have the heart, the commitment, the skills to make this organization a long standing tradition and an example for surrounding communities. Please, please support Houses Into Homes in any and every way you can as my local representative. Sincerely, Tia Perez (resident, professional, mother, advocate) 0 - Tia M. Perez, REALTOR@ X Urban Acres Real Estate / 319-331-7400 - x x x x x a X x r x F --1x 1 250 Holiday Road, Coralville, IA 52241 Licensed to sell real estate in the State of Iowa Check out our Urban Acres You Tube Video here! Kellie Fruehling From: Natasha Wendt <natashawendt@urbanacres.com> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2019 1:11 PM To: Council Subject: support for Houses into Homes funding I write today to encourage the Council to support the funding request from Houses into Homes. I see the success of their mission in many ways. As a Realtor, my clients are always joyfully relieved to hear that Houses into Homes is an excellent resource for them to donate their unwanted furniture. Decisions like that, when already stressed with a household move, are onerous and wonderful to know can be easily taken care of. That it benefits local families adds an extra level of feel -good. As a mom of a young student in our community, I see the kids whose families are struggling to create a comfortable home for their children. I've heard the stories of my child's peers overjoyed that they will have beds upon which to sleep, and tables to sit around and enjoy their family meals. As a community member I am relieved that our landfill is not filling up with usable furniture and mattresses. I am grateful that my fellow Iowa Citians are working together for the betterment of all. Frankly, it is rather extraordinary how much Houses into Homes have been able to accomplish without a dedicated executive. I believe that with a salary -supported position they will be able to make an even more positive impact on our community. I urge you to support their request. Respectfully, Natasha Wendt Natasha Wendt, REALTOR@ Urban Acres Real Estate / 319.541.2620 X rIan-xn--F F.l5d n 250 Holiday Road, Coralville, IA 52241 Licensed to sett real estate in the State of Iowa My home is where my bookshelves are... how do you fill in "Home is where the is?" Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Subject: RISK To whom it may concern, peads@deeryford.com Thursday, October 31, 2019 11:00 PM Council Houses into Homes / Salina McCarty Late Handouts Distributed /I i //!El - (Date) I wanted to personally reach out and share my experience with the organization Houses into Homes and their Co - Director, Salina McCarty. First, I would like to state that I have known Salina for almost ten years and she constantly amazes me how she gives back to our wonderful community with both her time and efforts. From a pure character standpoint I can not begin to tell you what an incredible person she is, from both a professional and personal standpoint. Her husband works with me here at the dealership so I am fortunate to see on a firsthand basis the type of person she is, a person that I am proud to call my friend. Salina's integrity is above reproach and that is something that I truly value in both my personal and professional life. Second, the organization Houses into Homes is an incredible organization and I did not fully appreciate it until I had the opportunity to assist on a delivery day. To be very honest/blunt, it is easy to write a check/donate money, but when I had the opportunity to see the impact this organization has on families and children it truly opened my eyes. This organization gives families hope that their lives can be better and most importantly it gives their children hope for their futures. Please feel free to contact me if I can assist with anything or answer any questions. Best regards, Patrick Eads Patrick J Eads Owner/President Deery Brothers Ford Lincoln of Iowa City 2343 Mormon Trek Blvd Iowa City, IA 52246 319-337-4600 DeeryFord.com Kellie Fruehling From: Kerrie Buettner <kerriebuettner@gmail.com> Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Friday, November 1, 2019 1:13 PM To: Council Subject: Houses Into Homes statement of support / (Date) I have slept on the floor. I have lived in places with no furniture, dishes, or what most would think of as essentials. I have always had the resources to change my situation, but without furniture why go home? Does it even feel like a home. When a place doesn't feel like home it's easier to abandon it. Through Houses into Homes I have seen single mothers shed tears of joy and thanldulness for beds and dishes. I have seen single men do the same. This organization is out to help all. Kids not sleeping on the floor should be a goal for every community. Kids live with the decisions of parents... they have no vote. This is why I have volunteered since Houses Into Homes first started, and why I donate a house plant to every full furnish. I believe in the power of encouragement. Families need to know strangers, community members,want them to succeed. Current Houses Into Homes volunteer Former Army Captain Current Small Business owner: Every Bloomin' Thing Kerrienne Buettner Sent from my Whone This email is from an external source. Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Subject: �Itj. Jacki Kuepker <JKuepker@greenstate.org> Friday, November 1, 2019 4:14 PM Late Handouts Distributed Council Houses Into Homes/ Salina McCarty character reference (Date) I l-`f—IC? Dear Iowa City Council, I am writing to provide information regarding the outstanding character of one of the co-founders of Houses Into Homes, Salina McCarty. I have known Salina for almost 10 years as our daughters have attended the same elementary and junior high schools. From the moment we met, I have know her to be a driven and dedicated advocate for the community. Salina has always been involved in various events and functions for our daughters' schools and even after our daughters had moved onto junior high, it wasn't unusual for Salina to continue assisting with and providing her expertise for various events at our girls' former elementary school! It isn't unusual for her to corral our girls into a volunteer group for various community programs also; for instance Summer of the Arts events. From a personal level, I consider Salina a very dear friend who cares not only for our community but has also personally supported our daughter and our family. We're better people having known her! Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Jacki Kuepker 29 Wrexham Dr. Iowa City, IA 52246 aJacki Kuepker I NMLS 1D #1821684 Account Resolution Quality Assurance Spec GreenState Credit Union 12355 Landon Road I North Liberty, IA 52317 p: (319) 341-3063 1 f: (319) 665-2197 GreenState lKuepkerOgreenstate.org I GreenState.ore Creating Lasting Value CREDIT UNION Tell me how 1 am doing! Please take a quick survey, Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Pam Nims <pamnims@yahoo.com> Saturday, November 2, 2019 7:46 PM Council Cc: Houses Into Homes Subject: Reference - Salina McCarty RISK Dear Iowa City Council Members, Late Handouts Distributed I( -,4 -lq (Date) I am writing to you this evening in support of and as a character reference for Salina McCarty for the position of Executive Director for Houses into Homes. I have known Salina for approximately eight years, having first met her when we were both volunteering for our children's elementary school. Over those years, my interactions with Salina have been in many different roles. I have seen Salina effectively lead and organize events at that are staffed entirely of volunteers at Horn Elementary. I have partnered with Salina while we successfully launched an Operation Backpack program as the same elementary, ensuring dozens of children don't go hungry on the weekends. I have also been fortunate enough to have Salina on our after school program board where she had to deal with various difficult personnel issues. Through it all, Salina has demonstrated her abilities to inspire others to participate in their community, listen intently to the concerns of others, and take care of the business end of things that are required for any initiative to be a success. Salina has shown time and again that she is someone you can count on to not only do the right thing, but also to give more of herself than anyone could reasonably expect. Because of Salina, my 16 year-old daughter and I have been inspired to also get involved with Houses into Homes as volunteers. I cannot think of a better candidate for this position. Should you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Sincerely, Pam Nims pamnimsyahoo.com 319-338-1705 j Kellie Fruehling meq. J From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: RISK Iowa City Council members, Walid Afifi <w-afifi@ucsb.edu> Saturday, November 2, 2019 9:49 PM Council Letter of support - Houses into Homes funding request Letter of support - HiH.pdf Late Handouts Distributed (Date) Please see attached my letter of support for Houses into Homes' funding request (on the agenda for discussion at your next meeting). Let me know if I can be of any additional assistance in your decision making process. Sincerely, Walid Walid Afifi Professor, Dept. of Communication Director, Center for Middle East Studies Member, Campus Climate Council University of California at Santa Barbara Office: SSMS 4129 1 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA SITIM01b. BERKELEY - DAV15 • IRVINE • LOS ANGELLS • MERCED - RIVERSIDE - SAN DIEGO , SAN FRANCISCO SANTA BARBARA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION 11/1/2019 Members of the Iowa City Council, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 93106.4020 SANTA CRUZ I am writing in support of Houses into Homes' (HiH) request for funding. I was Department Executive Office/Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Iowa (UI) between 2013-2016 and have strong ties to the community (West High School graduate of '86 and University of Iowa BA graduate, 1990). 1 am now a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California -Santa Barbara (UCSB), and Director of the Center for Middle East Studies. I still have family in Iowa City and consider it home. I have taken an active interest in the work of HiH since its inception and am now part of a collaborative effort between UCSB, UI, local (Iowa City) social service agencies, and HiH recipients to complete a rigorous scientific study of their impact on the community. As part of the initial phases of that project we have already interviewed several referring partners and past recipients. Their voices are powerful. A representative from a referral agency said this: "When we're successful in helping families secure housing of their own, they still need to find a way to furnish their home. This used to occupy a lot of staff time: finding donated furniture, finding vehicles to transport the furniture, helping families move the furniture. HiH is one referral that takes care of all of this. The services they provide is the next step in families long-term stability. It's their next step in creating their'home'." Recipients have also told us experiences of note. Two themes have consistently emerged thus far in those interviews. First, recipients have noted the degree to which HiH has reduced stress in their lives. For example, one adult recipient stated: "When you're starting over and you get help like that, it makes life a lot easier; it takes a lot of stress and headaches away." Another noted: "It's an amazing boost; I can't stress that enough". A youth recipient confirmed that experience this way: ""I see my mom stressin', I don't want her to worry, and then they came and it was like stress free." A second consistent theme is the appreciation that recipients have for the compassion and humanness with which HiH representatives interact with them. One recipient described the dignity with which HiH treated him as "a blessing;" another discussed how affirming it was to feel like HiH "really cared about us." Many recipients identified Salina McCarty, HiH Executive Director, by name for the care and compassion she provided, although it is clear to anyone who works with HiH in any capacity that both her and Lucy Barker, their Director of Operations, embrace their mission statement: "to help people feel the comfort of home, no matter their circumstances, and, critically to always do so in a way that honors their experience and engages with them in dignity." In addition to affecting the lives of vulnerable communities in transition, reducing waste by recycling beds and furniture, dramatically reducing workload for other local services agencies by fully taking on the role of providing beds and furnishings to their clients, HiH also serves the local community by providing volunteer opportunities to assist community members in need. A good portion of HiH's volunteers are youth; research has shown that volunteerism increases empathy in youth and creates an elevated sense of community for both volunteers and recipients. These indirect benefits are too often overlooked in assessments of impact. The role of HiH's youth volunteer program will be a critical element of the second phase of our impact assessment project. Besides the role I have taken as a Principal Investigator on the scientific study, I have also volunteered with HiH in multiple roles, including pickups, deliveries, and grant writing. In that latter role, I have had access to information tied to their fundraising and volunteerism successes. For purposes of assessing sustainability, it is important for the council to know that the private donation increased nearly five -fold from 2018 (their first year) to 2019. Specifically, they raised approximately $6k from private donations across 11 months in 2018 and approximately $29k across the first 9 months in 2019 (the time at which I last had access to those data). As of August of 2019, they had also received over 2200 hours in donated time for pickups and deliveries from 131 volunteer. These are remarkable feats that speak to the appreciation that the community has for the work they are doing and the way they are doing it. In sum, in the short time since its inception, HiH has become an essential part of the Iowa City community. I hope that the Council supports them in their work to the full extent of their request. From what I have witnessed, I can assure council members that any funding that HiH receives will end up being pennies on the dollar in terms of impact that money will have on the community. If I can be of any additional assistance, I may be reached at w-afrfi(&ucsb.edu. Sincerely, Walid Affi Professor, Department of Communication Director, Center for Middle East Studies University of California, Santa Barbara Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Subject: Houses into Homes Letter Zoe Smith <zosmi24@icstudents.org> Monday, November 4, 2019 7:25 AM Council Please Support Houses into Homes Late Handouts Distributed (Date) This is a student email account managed by the Iowa City Community School District. Dear City Council Members, My name is Zoe Smith and I live in Iowa City, I also attend Northwest Junior High as an 8th grader. I have been helping with the organization Houses into Homes since the beginning and I can confidently say that I could not think of a better organization worthy of your support. A furnished home makes a big difference in people's lives, imagine having to sleep on the floor with no mattress. Well, this awesome organization is trying to change that so all families can have access to a bed and a furnished home, something that most of us take for granted. I have seen the difference it makes when we give people furniture. I urge the council to approve financial support to Houses into Homes. Sincerely, Zoe Smith Resident of Iowa City INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 4, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Item Number: 9.k. Description Greg Shill: Dangerous, possibly unlawful obstruction of wheelchair users and other people [Staff Response Included] Kellie Fruehling From: Greg Shill <gregoryshill@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 6:43 PM To: Council; Geoff Fruin Subject: Re: Dangerous, possibly unlawful obstruction of wheelchair users and other people { RISK Mr. Fruin and Council, I also noticed you mention working with the UI to "monitor pedestrian behavior." What will the city and the UI be doing to monitor motorist behavior? State law requires motorists to yield to pedestrians. How will the Iowa City be ensuring that the law will be followed, and vulnerable road users protected from motorists, at and near this construction site? I welcome any details on discussions that may have taken place regarding how to ensure motorist compliance with the law in light of the dangerous situation created here by the city. While I recognize that some of the construction is taking place on university property, ultimately the city has a legal obligation to provide reasonably safe passage on its streets—for all road users, not only drivers. I don't see any recognition of this in your initial response, so I want to provide an opportunity to elaborate. Best regards, GHS On Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 06:31:04 PM CDT, Greg Shill <gregoryshill@yahoo.com> wrote: Mr. Fruin, Thank you for looking into this. If people walking, biking, and using wheelchairs—a group known as vulnerable road users—must be temporarily denied access to the ramp for construction purposes, then I ask that Iowa City do what many other communities do, which is to dedicate a few dozen feet of a single lane currently used for car traffic to ensuring their safe passage. At the Burlington/Madison intersection, this proposed change would involve using cones or barriers to open the curbside westbound lane on Burlington to vulnerable road users for the 50 feet or so until the fencing stops, and then add a temporary ADA -accessible ramp there so that we can get safely to the sidewalk. A temporary hard material, such as wood, metal, or plastic, may be needed to bridge the distance between the curb and the sidewalk, but this should be straightforward and low-cost. A few cones may also be necessary on the curbside southbound lane on Madison to prevent motorists from encroaching on this facility, but that is all. Far less costly than settling a single lawsuit from a collision that occurs at the intersection in its current state. Has this possibility been discussed? Has counsel provided an assessment of whether the current condition satisfies the law, or, alternatively, determined that one like what I've discussed above (which, again, is standard elsewhere) violates applicable law? It's clear the Council faces a fundamental choice here. The Council declared a climate emergency— unanimously and forcefully. One difficulty in taking effective action against climate change is the challenge of changing people's set habits and behavior. But here, we have an easy case. We have thousands of students and others who already walk, bike, or use wheelchairs to get around every day. They even do so in the cold weather, and in the snow. If a climate crisis declaration is to have any meaning, surely it includes making it possible for people who already endure difficult conditions to travel without driving—driving being the #1 source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US—to continue to do so, rather than switching to rideshare or driving. The Council must take decisive action now to ensure that it is safe to travel sustainably between our downtown and hospital, dorms, classroom buildings, and job centers. This is also a grave safety risk. One cannot assume that erecting a temporary fence (with contradictory signage, I would add) solves the problem. As you know, that intersection is wide and one of the most dangerous in town already—this is why the city is looking at spending over $1 million to fix it. Until yesterday, a marked crosswalk controlled by a traffic light and monitored by traffic cameras provided some measure of safety to vulnerable road users crossing Burlington at that intersection. Now that crossing is closed. However, it's still better in some respects than crossing Burlington—a dangerous street responsible for a disproportionate share of Iowa City crashes— without the benefit of a traffic signal. So people will continue to do it. Rather than abandon thousands of people to an obviously unsafe and impractical maze, Iowa City should plan to protect them. It should stand up for both safety and sustainable choices and make this corner safe, as consensus design and traffic management principles embodied in Vision Zero command. Best regards, GHS On Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 04:06:44 PM CDT, Geoff Fruin <geoff-fruin@iowa-city.org> wrote: Mr. Shill — The project necessitating the closure of the northwest corner of the Burlington/Madison intersection is a University of Iowa project involving the rebuilding an underground steam tunnel along with the new Museum of Art. The initial phase of the project requires construction of underground utilities right at that corner and thus it is required to be closed. As phases change in the project the closure areas a detours will change accordingly. Our staff is working with the University to improve current signage for the required detour. ADA accessible passage around closed walks throughout the passage is required. We will help the UI monitor pedestrian behavior and make adjustments as best as we can to ensure safe crossings. Best, Geoff From: Greg Shill [mailto:gregoryshill @yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 28, 2019 11:47 PM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org>; Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin@iowa-city.org> Subject: Re: Dangerous, possibly unlawful obstruction of wheelchair users and other people Thank you. I would be grateful for an update once you've done so. Greg On Monday. October 28, 2019, 08:37:32 PM CDT, Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin(a)iowa-city.org> wrote: Mr. Shill, Thank you for the email. Our staff will review this situation with the University tomorrow. Geoff From: Greg Shill <gregoryshill(@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, October 28, 2019 3:11 PM To: Council <Council(a)iowa-city.orq>; Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin(a)-iowa-citv.org> Subject: Dangerous, possibly unlawful obstruction of wheelchair users and other people AA RI K Dear Members of the City Council and City Manager Geoff Fruin, As you may recall, in February of this year I wrote with you regarding dangerous conditions for vulnerable road users on Iowa City's primary east -west artery, Burlington. These were exacerbated by cold temperatures and snow. Pictures from that communication are attached. Today I discovered that wheelchair users, pedestrians, and people biking have been barred from crossing Burlington on the west side of Madison. This is a crucial crossing point because it links housing and businesses on the south side of Burlington with points on the west side of campus, including the law school, public health school, art school, hospital, and sports stadiums. Upon reaching the Burlington/Madison intersection—documented as one of the most dangerous in Iowa City, especially for vulnerable road users—barricades require people to walk significantly out of their way in order to gain access to a primary westbound pedestrian route. This creates a dangerous condition; inevitably, people go around the barricades. Motorists, meanwhile, are not asked to make any special accommodations. Not only are no lanes closed, but they can sit comfortably in their heated vehicles while pedestrians are ordered through a maze that delays them longer in the cold weather. Wheelchair users are most adversely affected. Freezing temperatures and snow are forecast for the bulk of this week, so in a few days the situation will resemble the February photos more closely. You all declared a climate crisis recently. The Mayor appeared at Greta Thunberg's rally to proudly endorse her goals. Yet the city endangers people when they try to travel in a sustainable way, by walking, or using their wheelchairs or bikes. In addition to undermining the city's own stated goals, this may violate the ADA and state and local supplements. It certainly contradicts their purpose. I ask that these barricades be removed immediately. I also invite any of you to join me in navigating this intersection on foot. I am happy to meet tomorrow morning to do so. Best regards, Gregory Shill Note: while I am a professor at the University of Iowa College of Law, I write today in my personal capacity. 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Donald Baxter 5:48 411,-10Q F Donald Baxter Donald Baxter j 21 mins o * VA 9 53% � :7 0 0 Q This is the best UI can do? I don't see drivers sharing this inconvenience or jeopardizing safety? Like Q comment p-_� Share m Bill Harshbarger and Greg Shill Thomas Dean it* Noroblem--it's only one of the most p Y 03 Write a comment... 9 :: Kellie Fruehling From: Donald Baxter <donald.baxter@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 9:59 AM To: Council; Geoff Fruin Subject: Burlington and Madison Pedestrian Crossing Attachments: s31jpg;74352878_10156332797371296_2264258719241994240_njpg 1 RISK Dear City Manager Fruin and City Council Members, If the City of Iowa City needs guidance as to what acceptable practice is to relocate a sidewalk, that advice is easily found. https://www.workzonesafetv.org/training-resources/fhwa wz grant/atssa pedestrian work zones/ But it looks to me like the City has just decided to provide the MOST dangerous accommodations possible and has given a giant "F you" to the pedestrians on campus and in Iowa City in general. As for me, i'll just be walking in the street. Donald Baxter Donald Baxter 316 Ridgeview Avenue University Heights, Iowa 52246 319/337-0494 law Ing TR alp-- CLvAfilbb t 6� Kellie Fruehling From: Donald Baxter <donald.baxter@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 10:52 AM To: Geoff Fruin; Sarah Walz; Council Subject: I know this isn't the law in Iowa City... AI ...but it should be --and it should also be followed here even if it is not the law https://www.peds.org/campaigns/sidewalk-maintenance/closed-sidewalks-in-construction-zones-2/ Donald Baxter Donald Baxter 316 Ridgeview Avenue University Heights, Iowa 52246 319/337-0494 INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 4, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Martha Norbeck: Density matters Item Number: 9.m. Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: A Please refer to attached letter. Martha Norbeck <martha_norbeck@hotmail.com> Thursday, October 31, 2019 12:55 PM Council Density matters Density Matters_Norbeck.pdf October 31, 2019 Dear Council Members, At the last council meeting, a question was raised regarding the environmental impact of living in the urban core verses living downtown. A quick literature search indicates the conclusion that the per captia carbon footprint of an urban dweller to be smaller than a suburban resident. This academic study found urban Chicago residents to have a 25% lower per capita Carbon footprint compared to their suburban counterparts. This studied evaluated the carbon impacts of operating vehicles, buildings, and infrastructure. (Life -Cycle Energy Implications of Downtown High -Rise vs. Suburban Low -Rise Living: An Overview and Quantitative Case Study for Chicago) Fewer studies have been done in smaller cities, but let's apply some intuition. You don't need a study to understand that more resources are required to build and service homes on large lots compare to smaller homes on smaller lots. Home size almost always increases with lot size. From the city's perspective large lots cost more money per household to service; houses are farther apart; yards and homes are bigger. Think about: water, sewer, snow clearing, street cleaning, road maintenance, trash/recycling/yardwaste pick-up, fire and police service. Garbage trucks get 3 mpg. So yes, density does matter —for carbon emissions and for the city's budget. 9.7- 14.6 10.7 2.4- 4.4 ■ 0- 2.43 Transport Carbon In MetrlcTons of CO2/Household/Year JAWIP1.4 This Center for Neighborhood Technology (www.cnt.org) study evaluated just transportation energy. In recognition of the environmental impacts of larger homes on larger lots, LEED for Homes awards points to more dense developments. LEED-H penalizes larger homes and offers up to 10 bonus points for smaller homes. Home size matters. Ap*to0000 X11 0 0 0 io g coo 6 0 0 0 !p �fl 950 sf 1400 sf 2060 sf 2 BEDROOMS 10 pt bonus 0 pts 10 pt penalty Size Matters A 100% increase in home size yields an increase • in annual energy usage of 15% to 50%, L E E D" • in materials usage of 40% to 90%, F 0 R HOMES - depending on the design, location, & occupants of the home. Iowa City will continue to grow. How we grow matters. This is a very cursory overview of the impacts of planning decisions on emissions. I encourage Council members and City staff to delve deeper into this topic. Sincerely, Martha Norbeck 906S.7 1h Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Subject: To whom it may concern, peads@deeryford.com Thursday, October 31, 2019 11:00 PM Council Houses into Homes / Salina McCarty Late Handouts Distributed << / (Date) I wanted to personally reach out and share my experience with the organization Houses into Homes and their Co - Director, Salina McCarty. First, I would like to state that I have known Salina for almost ten years and she constantly amazes me how she gives back to our wonderful community with both her time and efforts. From a pure character standpoint I can not begin to tell you what an incredible person she is, from both a professional and personal standpoint. Her husband works with me here at the dealership so I am fortunate to see on a firsthand basis the type of person she is, a person that I am proud to call my friend. Salina's integrity is above reproach and that is something that I truly value in both my personal and professional life. Second, the organization Houses into Homes is an incredible organization and I did not fully appreciate it until I had the opportunity to assist on a delivery day. To be very honest/blunt, it is easy to write a check/donate money, but when I had the opportunity to see the impact this organization has on families and children it truly opened my eyes. This organization gives families hope that their lives can be better and most importantly it gives their children hope for their futures. Please feel free to contact me if I can assist with anything or answer any questions. Best regards, Patrick Eads Patrick J Eads Owner/President Deery Brothers Ford Lincoln of Iowa City 2343 Mormon Trek Blvd Iowa City, IA 52246 319-337-4600 DeeryFord.com Kellie Fruehlin V From: Kerrie Buettner <kerriebuettner@gmail.com> Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Friday, November 1, 2019 1:13 PM To: Council Subject: Houses Into Homes statement of support Date,) I have slept on the floor. I have lived in places with no furniture, dishes, or what most would think of as essentials. I have always had the resources to change my situation, but without furniture why go home? Does it even feel like a home. When a place doesn't feel like home it's easier to abandon it. Through Houses into Homes I have seen single mothers shed tears of joy and thankfulness for beds and dishes. I have seen single men do the same. This organization is out to help all. Kids not sleeping on the floor should be a goal for every community. Kids live with the decisions of parents... they have no vote. This is why I have volunteered since Houses Into Homes first started, and why I donate a house plant to every full furnish. I believe in the power of encouragement. Families need to know strangers, community members,want them to succeed. Current Houses Into Homes volunteer Former Army Captain Current Small Business owner: Every Bloomin' Thing Kerrienne Buettner Sent from my iPhone This email is from an external source. Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Lenkaitis, Charlotte E <charlotte-lenkaitis@uiowa.edu> Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:24 PM Late Handouts Distributed Council Wu, Austin UISG, GPSG and City Council Joint Meeting (Date) In preparation for the joint meeting this coming spring with UISG, GPSG and City Council, I am starting to collect ideas for potential agenda items. I plan to send out a survey to members of UISG and GPSG in the coming weeks to ask for ideas. I will make sure to share the survey results from students after they are collected. In addition to ideas from undergraduate and graduate students, Austin and I also wanted to collaborate with the Council to gather ideas. What suggestions do you all have for agenda items for the joint meeting in Spring 2020? I look forward to hearing back! Thanks, Charlotte Charlotte Lenkaitis The University of Iowa Global Health Studies & Spanish I Class of 2021 Deputy City Liaison I University of Iowa Student Government charlotte-lenkaitis(ouiowa.edu 1515-509-7314 5�,&n%fled b ,4rdr-e� 0 )L 10 CRC30� CONVENTION ON THE V4% . RIGHTS OF THE CHILD Late Handouts Distributed (Date) In light of the commitments made under the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocols, as applicable, we, Iowa City, will undertake the following to highlight our commitment to the promotion, protection and realization of the rights of the child in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Convention: • What? (Please provide one specific and measurable action that will be taken to implement the Convention.) • Why? (Please provide the rationale behind the action to be taken.) • How? (Please provide information on the steps envisaged, and resources allocated, to complete this action, such as through a policy, strategy, program or activities. This could also include information on how the impact of this action will be assessed.) • When? (Please provide a deadline within the next 5 years for completing this action, e.g. by 2022.) • Who? (Please provide the name of the department and/or agency/organization which will take the lead in implementing and monitoring this action, as well as implementing partners including civil society and children's organizations.) y UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION �� 1� OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Action Suggestions Child health and well-being - Social and medical determinants of health contribute to outcomes in young children. Article 6: Survival and Development Article 19: Protection from Abuse and Neglect Article 24: Right to Health and Health Services Early care and education - Affordable, high-quality child care and preschool. Article 27: Right to an Adequate Standard of Living . Family economic success - poverty, free l3 reduced lunch programs. Article 6: Survival and Development Article 19: Protection from Abuse and Neglect Article 27: Right to an Adequate Standard of Living . Equity and diversity - Opportunities to meet the needs of all children in a multi-ethnic society. Article 2: Freedom from Discrimination Article 8: Right to Preservation of Identity Article 30: Right to Cultural Identity . School success Articles 28 £t 29: Right to Education and Development to Fullest Potential . Budget and taxes: Public policies that enhance economic opportunity for Iowa's low-income and working families, while also providing adequate, equitably raised revenue for essential public services. Article 3: Best Interest of the Child Article: State/City Implementation of Rights . Early childhood systems building - Early care and learning; family support; health, mental health and nutrition; and services for children with special needs. Article 6: Right to Survival and Development Article 19: Protection from Abuse and Neglect] Article 20: Protection of Children Without Family Article 22: Rights of Refugee Children Article 23: Rights of Disabled Children Article 24: Right to Health and Health Services Article 27: Right to an Adequate Standard of Living Article 33: Protection from Drug Abuse . Health equity - Health disparities through an equity lens has particular implications for early childhood. Article 2: Freedom from Discrimination Article 6: Survival and Development Article 27: Right to an Adequate Standard of Living 1i'y`J�// UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION �1G OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA hMMs//www.cfuCiowa.ore/en/issues/ 'YYYY ice. D,,.� 002 9 03 .4 5 6 7 171n no � •• • NO DISCRIMINATION BEST INTERESTS MAKING RIGHTS FAMILY GUIDANCE LIFE, SURVIVAL AND NAME AND OF THE CHILD REAL AS CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT NATIONALITY 0 DEVELOP 8 • •9 10 • 11 ' 12 13 0;14 ilk 00 L-0 C9 lo 0 24 A IDENTITY KEEPING FAMILIES CONTACT WITH PROTECTION FROM RESPECT FOR SHARING FREEDOM OF TOGETHER PARENTS ACROSS KIDNAPPING CHILDREN'S VIEWS THOUGHTS FREELY THOUGHT AND COUNTRIES RELIGION 15 16 �1 18• 19 20 0 0 21 J • Am AkAv 42Z SETTING UP OR PROTECTION ACCESS TO RESPONSIBILITY PROTECTION FROM CHILDREN CHILDREN WHO JOINING GROUPS OF PRIVACY INFORMATION OF PARENTS VIOLENCE WITHOUT FAMILIES ARE ADOPTED •2 � 23 •24 • 25 026 +27 928 n REFUGEE CHILDREN;; CHILDREN WITH HEALTH. REVIEW OF SOCIAL AND FOOD, CLOTHING, ACCESS TO DISABILITIES WATER, FOOD. 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Governments 33 mrs' aotl ,nadren from taking, making, carrying or selling harmful drugs. Charon amused of 40 breaking the law have the tort to legal help antl for thadmea There shad W las of sautes m hep these aviden become good members of their communlaesprison should aey be ma last Mace. CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD Paerds me the mak peope r 18 aspomele for bnrglltg up a col when ft coed nes Not New any pamn5, anomer aduh wil Now mrs reaperoseakry and UM are deal a-grahol ^. Parents and gwrdarrs Madd always metier wlrel a host For am c lid. Governments Mal help mem where a chip had both parents, bon of d shook los radVaraialob transfer, up me ilk. Everychildwho ha25 M, bean placed somewhere away from hi -fa their [are, mourc ion or health -should haw their situation checked regularly no lewd a arythmg is gang wail and it this W still the best place for the child to be. 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No child under 15 ten Ion the army or take part m.1. EveryChildNalthe 16 hi to unrest,. The law mutt pmF¢mc rkrM9 w.w. finery tom¢. addronnuarmache and m Nhpmh Win Nor Me) from arty attack Every cnidwiMa 23 disability shook eniw the best possible lite in waiety, Gawmmems should remove all obsaeGes for children with deatch iss to become independent and to paniapam aCYyeN in tnecommunity. Chador have da 30 tont m rhe their com ilii gm ig, cohere aha regian- abet nmese ere northeca by most people r the county W11ete tn0, by, Childred who ere 37 accused of breaking the law should not he kiged, tortvrad, heated cruelly, put in "Mint Formal or put N prison with sound. Procan should always be the fast choice and only for to shortest possible time. Common prison should From legal help and be able to stay in contact with the" family. THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD -THE CHILDREN'S VERSION The United Nature Camarm, nn the fights a the Child a an mportar, agmement by murales who how promised to Maect Madreo's ni The Co.. on the Roos a me Chad explore who children are, all mesa torr, and No rellansbaNes of gmammers. All the rights are connected, may am ea awall, Important ad they canna los taken awe from Mikarn. Th,tthat .arppol 00"ikil unicef� by the Commree on the flights 0 the Chak . dW dgha mann for every child Children can iod a a set W groups a N,ms mna and mor, ca eet Wan others, as Ing es tn. does Nor harm Omer people. Children who more pt y�. from their Name 7'2 country m another country as rafugees fbaceueo d was nm sae be mom to stay there) should get Who and aote&lan aha haw Ne same hors as chatlreo ban in that country. Children's education 29 should hob them fully demand their asom ides, blame and abilities. 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