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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07-16 Council minutesr CITY OF IOWA CITY aft IN11:4 4 MEMORANDUM Date: July 25, 2019 To: Mayor and City Council From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, July 16, 2019, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Cole, Mims, Salih (absent), Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Havel, Bockenstedt, Ford, Hightshoe, Seydell-Johnson, Nagle-Gamm (A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.) Consider a draft resolution on climate action and continue discussions on Dian priorities for the near future Mayor Throgmorton suggested ideas for proceeding to the review the proposed draft resolution on climate action (Item IN in the July 1 V1 Information Packet). Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Action: Staff will incorporate the changes to the climate resolution discussed by the City Council. A revised resolution will be presented at the formal meeting on August 6'h. Clarification of Agenda Items • Mayor Throgmorton noted that he maybe making a statement at the formal meeting regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids targeting undocumented migrant parents and their children. • [8.1/ 8.q]... Laurie Lyckholm: Letter to city Council regarding Deer Killing / Lori Kendrick: July 11th NRC Meeting... Council member Cole asked for an update regarding deer management. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views. • [8.c]... John Balmer: mccollister blvd... Council member Thomas noted the correspondence and asked for confirmation on information pertaining to the project. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views. • [8.e]... Jerry Ford: Fair and equitable city... Council member Teague read excerpts from the correspondence received. Mayor Throgmorton noted minutes from the Housing & Community Development Commission. Information Packet Discussion [July 3, July 111 ➢ July 3 1. (IP2, Memo from Transportation Planner: Evaluation plans for 4 - 3 lane conversions and travel lane width reductions) Council member Thomas mentioned his appreciation for the information provided in the memo. Individual Council members expressed their views. Council Work Session July 16, 2019 Page 2 ➢ July 11 1. (IP6, Email from Mayor Throgmorton: Selection Committee for Alley RFP) Mayor Throgmorton asked for input as to whether Council should participate on the selection committee. Individual Council members expressed their views. Action: Mayor Throgmorton will notify the ICDD of the Council's decision not to appoint a member to their alley RFP committee. 2. (IP7, Memo from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show) Council members signed up for upcoming dates. (IP5, Pending City Council Work Session Topics) Mayor Throgmorton stated that the discussion regarding the development review process would be continued at the August 6th work session. City Manager Fruin stated that the August 61 special formal meeting will start at 4:00 p.m. with the evaluation of the Council -appointed staff members. 3. (IP8, Memo from Resource Management Superintendent: Waste minimization programs update) Mayor Throgmorton requested additional information regarding the recycling program. Action: Staff will provide a memo to the City Council answering the question about how much of the City's recyclable materials are actually recycled by our processor versus what might be lost due to contamination or other causes. 4. (IP9, Email to the Resource Management Superintendent regarding Peninsula Solid Waste Collection: Chad Diefenderfer, Kelsey Hampton) Mayor Throgmorton asked for a brief update. City Manager Fruin provided the information. 5. (IP13, Housing & Community Development Commission: June 20) Mayor Throgmorton noted the minutes and presumed the Commission would send recommendations. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees. Adjourn 6:26 p.m.