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City Council Information Packet
November 10, 2022
IPI. Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
November 15 Work Session
IP2. Work Session Agenda
IP3. Pending City Council Work Session Topics
Miscellaneous
IP4. Memo from City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk: City Council Vacancy
IP5. Memo from Deputy City Manager: 2023 State Legislative Priorities Development
IP6. Civil Service Examination: Mass Transit Operator
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Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
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City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Subject to change
Time
November 10, 2022
Meeting Location
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Saturday, January 7, 2023
8:00 AM Budget Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
2:00 PM Budget Work Session (CIP) City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:00 PM Work Session
6:00 PM Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 4:00 PM Work Session
6:00 PM Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Monday, November 6, 2023 4:00 PM Work Session
6:00 PM Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 4:00 PM Work Session
6:00 PM Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 4:00 PM Work Session
6:00 PM Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
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Work Session Agenda
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City Council Work Session Agenda
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Meeting Rules can be found at: iicxgov.orglmeetingrules
You can watch the meting on cable channel 4 (118.2 CAM) in Iowa
City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at
any of the following websites:
• htips://citychanne14.com/live
• https:llwww.youtube.comluserlcitychannel4liive
• https:Ilfacebook.corniCitvoflowaCity
• Presentation on Housing First Progress and Opportunities
• Clarification of Agenda Items
• Information Packet Discussion [November 3, November 10]
Council direction needed on the following items:
1. (11/3) IP2 Memo from City Clerk: Joint meeting with USG
• University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates
• Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
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Pending City Council Work Session Topics
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PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS
November 9, 2022
December 6, 2022
1. Update from USG on the 2022-23 Renter's Guide
Other Topics:
1. Consider a plan for rubberized surfacing at park playgrounds and develop strategies to address equity gaps
noted in the Parks Master Plan and plan for the equitable distribution of destination parks within an easy and
safe distance of all residents.
2. Discuss possible changes to residential zoning classifications to allow and/or require a greater diversity of
housing types (i.e. missing middle)
3. Consider establishing a cost of development framework that can help guide decisions on how best to
accommodate future growth
4. Review low-income fare free transit options
5. Review Sunday transit service operational proposal
6. Discuss low -intensity commercial use allowances in residential zones
7. Discuss long-term planning work group priorities
8. Discuss Local Option Sales Tax
9. Climate Action Initiative Update
10. Quarterly American Rescue Plan Act Update
11. Consider a strategic plan decision-making framework
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Memo from City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk: City Council Vacancy
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Memo from City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk: City Council Vacancy
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I'__& MEMORANDUM
Date: November 10, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Eric Goers, City Attorney
Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: City Council Vacancy
On November 9, 2022 Councilor Janice Weiner submitted her resignation to the Iowa City City
Council following her successful election to the State of Iowa Senate. Councilor Weiner's resignation
is effective January 1, 2023. This memo intends to provide information the City Council should
consider when determining how to fill the vacancy, for the term which will run through January 2,
2024.
Iowa Code section 372.13 governs how to fill vacancies at the municipal level. The law provides the
City Council discretion to choose either a special election or appointment until the next regular city
election. That election will be on November 7, 2023. However, if the City Council decides to fill the
seat by appointment, a citizen petition can be filed within two weeks of published notice or the
appointment itself requesting that a special election be held. A special election is also required if the
City Council fails to act within sixty days from the date of vacancy. The Iowa League of Cities informs
us that the vast majority of cities choose to appoint, because it is faster and cheaper. More
information about those factors can be found below.
Special Election
If a majority of the City Council calls for a special election, such election should be held as soon as
practical according to State Code. City staff has discussed possible dates with the Johnson County
Auditor's Office. Assuming notification to the Auditor's Office on November 16th, the preferred
election date would be February 7, 2023 with a City Council primary tentatively scheduled for January
10, 2023. The Council could select a January 31st election date with a primary date of January 3,
2023, but it should consider the close proximity to the December and January holiday season.
The Johnson County's Auditor's Office has provided a cost estimate of $50,000 each for the City
primary (if needed) and regular City election. If both elections are needed, which will not be known
at the point of Council's decision, the cost to the City would be approximately $100,000. This
estimate does not include any satellite locations, which must be petitioned for and would cost an
estimated $1,500 extra per site.
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Appointment
If a majority of the City Council calls for an appointment, it must make the appointment "within sixty
days after the vacancy occurs". With Councilor Weiner's resignation effective at midnight on
December 31st, the appointment must occur between January 1st and March 1st, inclusive. If the
Council fails to make an appointment during this window, the seat must be filled by special election.
Procedurally, if the Council wishes to make an appointment, it must give notice of its intent by official
publication between four and twenty days prior to the meeting at which the candidate is appointed.
The publication does not need to specify who will be appointed but would give notice that such
appointment would take effect immediately. Residents have two opportunities to file a petition
resisting appointment — within fourteen days of the date the notice of intent to appoint is published,
and within fourteen days of the date of the appointment itself. If a valid petition meeting the required
threshold is filed before the appointment is made, then no appointment should be made. If a valid
petition is filed within the fourteen -day period after the appointment, then said appointment becomes
temporary until a special election can be held.
To be valid, a petition requesting a special election must have signatures from eligible Iowa City
electors equal to or greater than ten percent of the number of votes cast for candidates for the office
in the most recent regular election. The Johnson County Auditor's office has indicated that a petition
would need to have 743 valid signatures. Upon receiving a successful petition the City would need
to work with the Johnson County Auditor's Office to set up election dates as soon as practical.
For the City Council's benefit, attached to this memo are recent application forms used by the City
of Coralville and the Iowa City Community School District for appointments that were made to fill
vacancies in their jurisdictions. The City Council is free to craft its own application and conduct public
interviews as it determines appropriate should an appointment process be pursued.
City Council Procedure
The City Council should select which process it will use to fill a vacancy by resolution. Corresponding
agenda items are on your November 15, 2022 agenda. Should the City Council need more time to
make a decision, the items can be deferred. However, any deferral will necessarily push back the
aforementioned primary and regular election dates in the event Council decides to hold a special
election. A resolution for a special election shall include the election dates provided by the Johnson
County Auditor's Office. A resolution moving forward with an appointment process will need to
specify the intended appointment date, which will need to be after Councilor Weiner's resignation
effective date of January 1, 2023.
CITY OF CORALVILLE
COUNCIL MEMBER APPLICATION FORM
2022
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The Coralville City Council is accepting applications from Coralville residents to serve on the Council.
Applications are due to City Clerk Thor Johnson by noon on Friday, June 3, 2022. Please deliver to the City
Clerk via email (Johnson@coralville.org), hand delivery (1512 7th Street, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday
through Friday), or postal delivery (City of Coralville, c/o City Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 5127, Coralville, IA 52241;
mail must be received by noon on Friday, June 3, 2022).
The current vacancy is the result of a resignation. The Mayor and City Council will conduct interviews of all
applicants at a meeting at City Hall, 1512 7th Street, on Thursday, June 9, at 5:30 pm. The City Council is expected
to consider an appointment at the June 14 meeting and the successful candidate will take office upon approval.
The term of office will expire in November 2023. Council members are currently paid $5,312 annually.
The City Council is made up of five Council members who serve overlapping four-year terms. The Mayor, who is
not a member of the Council, is elected for a two-year term. These non-partisan, at -large positions are typically
elected by Coralville citizens. Applicants must reside in Coralville and be over 18 years of age.
The City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at City Hall for a formal
meeting followed by a work session. Additional committee meetings and events take place at various times, days,
and locations throughout the community.
Any current resident of Coralville is eligible and encouraged to apply.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH MAY BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED TO THE
PUBLIC IF REQUESTED. PLEASE RESPOND TO ALL QUESTIONS. YOU MAY ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES.
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
HOME ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
OCCUPATION EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBER: CELL/HOME BUSINESS
E-MAIL ADDRESS
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THE CITY COUNCIL:
PLEASE CONTINUE TO SECOND PAGE
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE CITY COUNCIL?
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THE CITY COUNCIL? (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the
Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Mayor or
City Clerk at 319.248.1700.
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1 will participate in City Council meetings and decision making by stating my opinions and concerns while
respectfully listening to and valuing those of my colleagues. I am committed to working together for the best of
Coralville.
Signature
Date
Applications are due to City Clerk Thor Johnson by noon on Friday, June 3, 2022. Please deliver to the City
Clerk via email (tjohnsonI coralville.or ), hand delivery (1512 7th Street, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday
through Friday), or postal delivery (City of Coralville, c/o City Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 5127, Coralville, IA 52241;
mail must be received by noon on Friday, June 3, 20221
Application for Iowa City Community School District
Board of Directors
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Director for the Iowa City
Community School District.
The Iowa City Community School District serves approximately 14,400 students PK -12th grade
at our 19 preschool sites, 21 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools, 3 comprehensive high
schools, 1 alternative high school, and our Transition Services Center. Our district covers 133
square miles
and serves the communities of Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, Hills
and
parts of unincorporated Johnson County.
This position would begin at the Regular Board meeting on September 13, 2022 and end at
the reorganizational meeting in November 2023. This is typically the second meeting in
November.
Please fill out the following application and submit it to Kim Colvin via e-mail at
colvin.kim@iowacitvschools.org no later than 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
Please include a copy of your most recent resume or CV with this application if you have one.
Please note that once submitted this application becomes a public record.
Demographic Information
First Name
Last Name
Address
City Zip County
Phone
Cell Phone
E-mail
Best method of contact
PIPhone —II Phone
Statutory Requirements
There are several statutory requirements to be a member of the ICCSD Board of Directors. An
Eligible Elector is defined as an individual that resides within the ICCSD boundaries. Please
check the box to confirm that you meet the requirements listed below.
US Citizen
General Information
Eiig1 Elector 18 years of age or older
Do you plan to run in the November 2023 election? (Note: Your answer here is for additional
information only. It is neither a disqualification nor a requirement for appointment.)
Ives FINo _JNot Sure
Please provide a list of your involvement and / or experience with the ICCSD along with
associated dates.
What do you believe will be your greatest contributions to the ICCSD BOE? Please use 250
words or Tess.
Is there anything else you would like to share with the board to get to know you better?
Applicant's Affirmation
I swear (or affirm) that the information provided on this form is correct. I will be qualified to
hold this office and if I am selected, I will qualify by taking the oath of office. I know that I
cannot hold public office if I have been convicted of a felony or other infamous crime and my
rights have not been restored by the Governor or by the President of the United States.
Applicant's Signature
2525 Mayfield Rd
Iowa City IA 52245
November 9, 2022
Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
City of Iowa City
410 E Washington St.
Iowa City IA 52240
Kellie:
In light of the results of the November 8, 2022 election for State Senate District
45, I will resign my at -large seat on Iowa City City Council, effective as of midnight
on December 31, 2022.
Sincerely,
Janice G Weiner
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Memo from Deputy City Manager: 2023 State Legislative Priorities
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` CITY OF IOWA CITY
* MEMORANDUM
Date: November 9, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Redmond Jones II, Deputy City Manager
Re: 2023 State Legislative Priorities Development
Prior to the start of each State of Iowa legislative session, the City Council traditionally adopts
legislative priorities and communicates the City's positions on those issues to our elected
delegation. The 2023 State of Iowa Legislative Session (the 90t" Iowa General Assembly) will
commence on January 9, 2023.
This memorandum recaps the City Council's 2022 state legislative priorities. Since these
priorities have yet to result in legislation and/or are still relevant to the City Council's recent
Strategic Planning discussions; the following legislative priorities have been identified for the
2023 legislative session:
Strategic plan objective: Demonstrate leadership in climate action.
• Support for Climate Action Initiatives
Support initiatives and legislation that further the goals contained in Iowa City's
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and Accelerating Iowa City Climate Actions report.
Iowa City encourages the State to adopt the 2021 International Energy Conservation
Code and provide cities the ability to make local amendments. The City also
encourages the state to initiate a statewide climate action plan and invest directly in
environmental and ecological efforts that will support all Iowans.
Newly Added
• Support legislative changes to allow investor-owned utilities (such as
MidAmerican) to implement community solar project. Also known as "Virtual Net
Metering" this allows citizens to buy into community solar projects for utility bill credits.
This could be an excellent solution for interested rate users who don't have space,
ownership, or sunshine for their own solar installation.
Strategic plan objective: Advance social justice, racial equity, and human rights.
• Support reform measures to reduce racial disparity in the criminal justice
system and address systemic racism
In the state of Iowa, black people and persons of color represent a small percentage
of the population but are significantly overrepresented in the criminal justice system.
Discriminatory criminal justice policies and disparate enforcement outcomes should
be addressed through state standardized and streamlined data collection for traffic
stops, uniform minimum implicit bias and cultural competency training requirements
for law enforcement, and decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana. Iowa City
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supports the recommendations issued by the Governors FOCUS Committee on
Criminal Justice Reform to promote unbiased policing, which include requiring and
automating data collection on race/ethnicity from traffic stops and adopting a statutory
ban on disparate treatment in law enforcement activities. Additionally, the City
requests the State conduct a statewide review of community police review boards and
corresponding legislative policies to ensure these bodies have adequate oversight
powers.
Law enforcement agencies also need expanded legal avenues for addressing hate
related acts. Currently, the State Hate Crimes provision, Iowa Code Chapter 729A,
enhances the penalty for certain crimes when they are committed because of a
person's race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual
orientation, age or disability, but harassment and trespass with the intent to harass
are not included as enhanceable offenses. Iowa City encourages the State to amend
the existing Iowa hate crimes law to include harassment as an enhanceable offense.
Strategic plan objective: invest in public infrastructure, facilities, and fiscal reserves
• Modernize Municipal Bonding Laws
State law provides municipalities the authority to issue general obligation bonds, within
two defined categories: `essential corporate purpose' bonds which do not require a
referendum vote, and `general corporate purpose' bonds which do require approval by
voters. Iowa Code sections regulating how cities may issue these bonds are outdated
(30 years since last updated) and create inefficiencies that cost taxpayers more and
strain public facilities. For example, causing projects to be subjected to unnecessary
phasing resulting in additional bidding processes and elevated construction costs due
to projects having to experience multi-year price adjustments/increases. According to
the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), typical construction
increases approximately 4.4% - 7% in normal years. Post-COVID these increases
range from 14.6% - 20.7% for multifamily and commercial structures. Anecdotally,
horizontal construction has reflected similar increases.
First, the definition of 'essential corporate purpose' bonds does not include public
facilities which the City considers essential to operations, including public safety
facilities, general public works functions, and trails. Additionally, the City cannot bond
for modernization updates to 'general corporate purpose' facilities that were previously
approved by referendum vote and must re -seek voter approval. Iowa City would like
to propose legislation that updates the Iowa Code to amend this definition of `essential
corporate purpose' bonds to include the aforementioned facilities.
Second, for 'general corporate purpose' bonds, cities in Iowa are subject to bond
limitations based on population size. Iowa City is subject to a $700,000 limit annually
for general-purpose bonded projects. These limitations were last updated in 1992,
which was the only update since the thresholds were adopted in 1975. Again, due to
inflationary factors, the limitations established in 1992 are no longer adequate.
Another viewpoint might be to use the annual Consumer Price Index to establish 1992
levels as a baseline, the current bonding limit for a city the size of Iowa City would
increase from $700k to $1.4 million, which is a more effective amount for needed
public facilities and improvements. Therefore, the limits imposed by the 1992
thresholds force cities to break up projects over multiple years, thereby increasing
costs and the disruption caused by project construction. For this reason, the City
further advocates for the State to adopt an amendment that would apply an annual
CPI factor to bonding limitations and/or a construction cost index based on municipal
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population thresholds from the U.S. Census Annual Population Estimates, rather than
the Decennial Census.
• Continue Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) funding
The REAP grant program has been critical for improvements and protection of Iowa
City's natural resources, park areas, and open spaces. In the 2021 Session, REAP
was re -authorized to receive $20 million in funding until Fiscal Year 2026. However,
the state legislature has historically appropriated less. For FY 2022, REAP was
appropriated $12 million (approximately $12.45 million including interest income). The
City encourages the State to continue supporting REAP annually and to increase the
FY 2023 annual appropriation to ensure continued conservation of Iowa's natural
resources.
Strategic plan objective: Foster health neighborhoods and affordable housing throughout the city.
• Protect Home Rule authority for local governments
Local governments are uniquely positioned to respond to the needs and priorities of
our residents and taxpayers. Cities innovate in response to local conditions and
implement new ideas that can benefit the State as a whole, and more closely reflect
the priorities of the public we serve. This includes local flexibility in local building codes,
revenue options, and land use decisions.
• Support University of Iowa Student Government (USG) proposal regarding
rental property move -in checklists
During the 2021 Iowa legislative session, a bill was introduced which would require
landlords to provide and use an inventory checklist at the start and end of a tenancy
and included a process for implementation. Important requirements which protect
tenants against unfair withholdings of rental deposits are detailed in the bill, including
a list of required items to be included on the checklist, a file retention period, and a
requirement for landlords to provide a copy of this documentation to tenants. Iowa City
registered in support of this proposal.
With University of Iowa students representing a significant portion of rental tenants in
the Iowa City, the University's student government has advocated for these
protections. Iowa City stands with USG in encouraging the State to pursue rental
property move -in checklists.
• Support legislation protecting the rights of manufactured housing residents
Recent sales of manufactured housing communities statewide and the resulting
impact on those communities has led to discussions at both the state and local levels
regarding how best to protect the rights of the families living in these communities.
The City of Iowa City supports rights for the residents of manufactured housing which
include: rent protections including a statewide cap on frequency and percentage of
increases and lengthened notice periods for proposed increases, uniform good cause
eviction statewide standards, fair fee regulations including standardized time frames
for assessing late fees, and fair lease provisions and effective enforcement
mechanisms to combat illegal provisions.
Additionally, when manufactured housing communities are put up for sale, residents
should be offered first right of purchase and be protected from premature eviction
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during pursuit of local ownership. If displacement is forced as a last resort, the owners
profiting from the sale of the park must be required to provide fair relocation
assistance. The City also encourages the State to consider a tax credit program which
incentivizes the transfer/sale of land to residents of the community, allowing them to
build equity, and protects against "bad -actor" ownership.
During the 2021 state legislative session, the City of Iowa City registered in support of
several bills, which addressed many of these issues. Iowa City continues to support
the protections for manufactured housing residents outlined in this bill and encourages
the State to adopt such legislation.
• Promote equitable access and affordability of high-speed, broadband internet,
including sustainable investment in cities' critical technological infrastructure
High-speed broadband is a driving force behind the local and state economy and is
an indicator of quality of life alongside minimum basic needs such as clean water and
maintained roadways. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed many inequities in
availability and affordability of high-speed broadband internet access in cities across
Iowa. It is critical that Iowans of all income levels are on a level playing field when it
comes to broadband access, speed, choice, and cost. This will require the State to
pursue significant investments in and sustainable funding for critical infrastructure,
such as fiber, and next -generation technology which will drive education, employment,
and basic human services.
Iowa City encourages the State to take measures which will expand access to high-
speed, affordable broadband in cities, specifically for low- and moderate -income
Iowans in urban neighborhoods. Additionally, the City supports efforts which
incentivize public-private partnerships and ensure reasonable local flexibility as
communities work towards cost-effective, universal broadband access.
Strategic plan objective: Promote an inclusive & resilient economy throughout the city.
• Support the continued excellence of the State's primary, secondary, and higher
education institutions and advocate for additional education funding
Iowa's primary and secondary schools are fundamental drivers of the State's
economic growth, standard of living, and future prosperity. It is essential for the
success of the State and our local communities that support for our schools is a top
priority in the State's budget and funding is responsive of COVID-19 impacts.
The City also encourages the State to expand access, affordability, and quality of early
childhood education and care. Specifically, the City supports increased
reimbursement rates for Child Care Assistance (CCA) providers, to ensure families
with parents who wish to enter the workforce can find and afford quality child care
The University of Iowa plays a critical role in the supporting statewide economic,
social, and cultural growth. It is important the State of Iowa provides the university the
needed resources to ensure the university's continued ability to facilitate growth
opportunities in varied sectors of the business community. Likewise, community
colleges play an important role in ensuring the continued competitiveness and
inclusivity of the state's economy. The City encourages the State to carefully consider
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and support the legislative and financial priorities of the University of Iowa and
Kirkwood Community College.
• Continue use of federal funding to support residents and businesses in
recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic
Cities across Iowa are experiencing severe economic impacts due to the COVID-19
pandemic. Direct and flexible funding allocations to cities are essential to ensuring
local needs are addressed adequately through locally viable and effective solutions.
Iowa City encourages the State to continue investing available American Rescue Plan
Act dollars and other federal funding in local municipalities to support Iowa residents
and businesses in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strategic plan objective: Strengthen community engagement and intergovernmental relations.
• Support the legislative efforts of the Iowa League of Cities and the Metro
Coalition
In previous years, Council's adopted priorities included support for legislative efforts
of the Iowa League of Cities and Metropolitan Coalition, an organization comprised of
the State's largest cities. The 2022 legislative priorities for each of these organizations
will be included in the Council's resolution on November 30t", if available.
Recommendation
Staff recommends City Council reach out to City Manager's Office to discuss any desired
changes, additions, and/or deletions. City Council will be asked to consider a formal
resolution adopting the 2023 State Legislative Priorities at our December 6" formal meeting.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
www.icgov.org
November 10, 2022
Civil Service Examination: Mass Transit Operator
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Civil Service Examination: Mass Transit Operator
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www. icgo v, org
November 7, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Mass Transit Operator
Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby
certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Mass Transit
Operator.
Aaron Stumbaugh
Iowa City Civil Service Commission
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Ann Rhodes, Chair