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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-18 Council minutes I ;.® CITY OF IOWA CITY ,...-Nibrasomurir MEMORANDUM Date: June 26, 2019 To: Mayor and City Council From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, June 18, 2019, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Cole, Mims, Salih (absent), Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dulek, Fruehling, Matherly, Brotherton, Havel, Seydell-Johnson, Hall, Hightshoe, Rackis, Nagle-Gamm (A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.) Review 2018 Police Department traffic stop data with Dr. Chris Barnum Police Chief Matherly summarized how the Police Department uses the information from the traffic stop data and introduced Dr. Chris Barnum. Dr. Barnum presented a power point and summarized information regarding the traffic stop data. Individual Council members expressed their views. Action: Staff will post Dr. Barnum's report online and share it with the Community Police Review Board. Clarification of Agenda Items • [8.a]... Zoning code text amendment related to separation distance requirement for fuel dispensing equipment ... Mayor Pro tem Taylor asked if the Fire Department could send a memo with their opinion on what a safe distance is. Action: Staff will provide a short memo to Council outlining their views on the proposed text amendment regarding separation requirements for fueling stations. • [8.c]... Establish urban renewal area...Mayor Throgmorton had questions on the boundaries of the urban renewal area. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. • [9.g]... Derrius Epic: Landlord scam ... Mayor Pro tem Taylor questioned the fee charged for a background check. Assistant City Attorney Dulek provided information. • [9.e]... Ann Christenson: Climate Crisis... Mayor Throgmorton noted a suggestion made regarding climate-related actions the City could take. • [9.h]... Community Review Board: Proposed amendment to Ordinance & By-Laws... Mayor Throgmorton mentioned the proposed amendment from the Community Police Review Board. Assistant City Attorney Dulek provided information. Individual Council members expressed their views. Information Packet Discussion (June 6, June 131 > June 6 1. (IP4, Iowa City 2018-2019 Strategic Plan Report) Council member Mims thanked staff for the update. Council Work Session June 18, 2019 Page 2 2. (IP2, Information from Mayor Throgmorton -Articles: Combatting a Nationwide Shortage of Affordable Housing and In Grand Rapids, Neighborhoods are the Cornerstone of Racial Equity) Council member Teague asked Council and Community members to continue to look at solutions to create affordable housing opportunities. 3. (IP3, Information from City Manager: Iowa City Automated Vehicles Adaption and Equity Plan, U. of I. Office of Outreach and Engagement) Mayor Throgmorton stated he was pleased with the quality of the information provided. Individual Council members expressed their views. 4. (IPS, Memo from City Clerk: Joint Meeting Agenda Items for July 15) Council members discussed items for the joint entities meeting agenda. Action: The City Clerk will submit two topics for the joint governments meeting; (1) Iowa City hate crime ordinance; (2) updates from jurisdictions on various climate action efforts. 5. (IP7, Memo from Sustainability Coordinator: Update on Climate Action Grant Awards) Mayor Throgmorton noted the nice mix of projects. > June 13 1. (IP4, Pending City Council Work Session Topics) Mayor Throgmorton mentioned the July 2n'work session discussion will be regarding Climate Action. 2. (IP6, Memo from Parks & Recreation Director and Superintendent of Parks: Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Update) Council member Thomas asked for clarification on figures from the report. Parks & Forestry Superintendent Hall and City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views. 3. (IP9, Article from City Manager: Everyone deserves a park within a 10 min walk from home) Council member Teague noted the article and some of the information provided. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. 4. (IP7, Article from Council Member Thomas: Parking is important and not important) Council member Thomas pointed out the relevance of the article to Iowa City. Individual Council members expressed their views. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees. Action: Council member Cole will substitute for Council member Salih on the upcoming mobile home task force meeting. Adjourn 6:37 p.m.