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Summary of Minutes
January 10, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E.
Washington St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Alter, Bergus, Dunn,
Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Staff members present: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers,
Fruehling, Platz, Havel, Sovers, Ford, Liston, Walz. USG: Zeimet, LeFevre.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Roger Lusala accepting on behalf of the Human Rights Commission.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 8)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
3.a. Work Session Minutes: December 6
3.b. Formal Summary of Minutes: December 6
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission: October 20 [See Recommendation]
4.b. Airport Commission: November 10
4.c. Board of Adjustment: July 18
4.d. Board of Adjustment: November 9
4.e. City Council Economic Development Commission: October 19
4.f. Civil Service Commission: December 20
4.g. Climate Action Commission: November 7
4.h. Community Police Review Board: November 15 [See Recommendation]
4.i. Historic Preservation Commission: October 13 [See Recommendation]
4.j. Library Board of Trustees: November 17
4.k. Planning & Zoning Commission: November 2
4.1. Planning & Zoning Commission: November 16
4.m. Planning & Zoning Commission: December 7 [See Recommendation]
4.n. Planning & Zoning Commission: December 21 [See Recommendation]
4.o. Public Art Advisory Committee: November 3
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Pub on Clinton Street, LLC, dba
Pints, 118 S. Clinton St.
5.b. Liquor License — New
1. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Crown Retail LLC, dba The
Crown Liquor and Smoke, 19 Hwy. 1 West
5.c. Liquor License — Renewals
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo
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Wild Wings, 201 S. Clinton St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.
3. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Iowa 80 LLC, dba Hawkeye
Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 1
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Baroncini LLC, dba Baroncini,
104 S. Linn St.
5. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Riverside Theatre, dba
Riverside Theatre, 119 E. College St.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo -James, 118 E.
Washington St.
7. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hy -Vee Inc., dba Hy -Vee #3, 1125
N. Dodge St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Pub on Clinton Street, LLC, dba
Pints, 118 S. Clinton St.
5.d. Cigarette Permit
1. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Crown Retail LLC, dba The
Crown Liquor and Smoke, 19 Hwy. 1 West.
2. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Iowa Smoke Time LLC, dba
Iowa Smoke Time Vapor Shop, 220 E. Washington St.
(Resolution 23-02)
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $15,225,599.46 for
the period of November 1 through November 30, 2022, as recommended
by the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published
and permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with
State Code.
6.b. Resolution authorizing the procurement of tire derived aggregate for the
Landfill Cell FY23 Project. (Resolution 23-03)
6.c. Resolution accepting the work for the 2022 Water Pavement Patching
Project. (Resolution 23-04)
6.d. Resolution accepting the work for the Nevada Avenue Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Project. (Resolution 23-05)
6.e. Resolution accepting the work for the Pedestrian Mall Playground
Project. (Resolution 23-06)
6.f. Resolution accepting the work for the Prentiss Street Bridge
Replacement Project. (Resolution 23-07)
6.g. Resolution accepting the work for the Scott Boulevard Trunk Sanitary
Sewer Extension Project. (Resolution 23-08)
6.h. Resolution adopting the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications
(SUDAS) Standard Specifications (2023 Edition), as revised by the
SUDAS General Supplemental Specifications, and the revised City of
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Iowa City Supplemental Specifications (January 2023).
(Resolution 23-09)
6.i. Resolution establishing the fee an owner may opt to pay in lieu of
providing affordable housing in the Riverfront Crossings District and
rescinding Resolution No. 20-230. (Resolution 23-10)
6.j. Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary
for construction of the Bancroft/Russell Drives and McLean
Street/Lexington Avenue Sanitary Sewer Repairs Project. (Resolution 23-11)
6.k. Resolution approving agreement by and between ICON Arts Academy
and the City of Iowa City. (Resolution 23-12)
6.1. Resolution approving Final Plat of Walden Hills Part Two Iowa City,
Iowa. (SUB22-0018) (Resolution 23-13)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for January 24, 2023 on a resolution to
amend the Southwest District Plan, a part of Iowa City's Comprehensive
Plan, to update background information and the concept for the Rohret
South Subarea. (CPA22-0002)
7.b. Motion setting a public hearing for January 24, 2023 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 31.2 acres of property located east
of Camp Cardinal Road and north of Gathering Place Lane from Interim
Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) and Low Density Single -
Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-5) to
Medium Density Single -Family Residential with a Planned Development
Overlay (OPD/RS-8). (REZ22-0012)
7.c. Motion setting a public hearing for January 24, 2023 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 3.52 acres of land from Low
Density Single -Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay
(OPD/RS-5) and Riverfront Crossing — Orchard (RFC -O) to Riverfront
Crossing — Orchard (RFC -O). (REZ22-0015)
7.d. Resolution setting a public hearing for January 24, 2023 to consider the
vacation and conveyance of approximately 266 square feet of right-of-
way located at the northwest corner of S. Riverside Drive and the Iowa
Interstate Railroad to FFI Farms, LLC; Kevin C Kain Revocable Trust;
and Lindsay R Kain Revocable Trust. (VAC22-0002) (Resolution 23-14)
8. Correspondence
8.a. Parking Prohibition Sterling Drive
8.b. Parking Prohibition Wild Prairie Drive
8.c. Remove (2) Zip Car parking spaces and install (2) on -street metered
parking spaces
8.d. Remove (2) Zip Car parking spaces and extend the 10 Minute Parking
Zone
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Motion to approve items 3 - 8. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence. Moved by A. Dunn, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross, Keaton Zeimet - USG Liaison, and
Pam Michaud.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to enhance land use regulations
related to solar energy systems and further climate action goals. (REZ22-0011).
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Resolution approving the conveyance of a private sanitary sewer easement to
Metro Pavers, Inc. adjacent to Lot 1, Metro Pavers, 1st Addition.
A public hearing was held. City Engineer Havel presented a PowerPoint. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-15. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by A. Dunn.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Ordinance amending Title 2, entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 1, entitled
"General Provisions," to eliminate the prohibition on landlords discriminating
against Housing Choice Voucher (aka, Section 8) holders. (Second
Consideration)
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Goers provided information.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Other. (0 Ayes)
Motion to defer until 9/5/23. Moved by M. Alter, seconded by S. Harmsen. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Ordinance amending Title 17, entitled "Building and Housing," Chapter 5,
entitled "Housing Code," to repeal the rental permit cap provision. (Second
Consideration)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 23-4892. Moved by A. Dunn, seconded by
M. Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 8, entitled
"Community Police Review Board," to clarify a person who observes an
incident on social media does not have the requisite personal knowledge to file
a complaint. (First Consideration)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a State and Local Fiscal Recovery
Fund (SLFRF) grant agreement with Shelter House to administer the Housing
Stability Pilot program.
Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented a PowerPoint. The
following individual appeared: Shelter House Executive Director, Crissy Canganelli.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-16. Moved by A. Dunn, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion . (7 Ayes)
16. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Support Services Division
of the Police Department and the Confidential, Administrative and Executive
pay plan by adding one .5 FTE Civilian Accreditation Manager position, grade
24.
Police Chief Liston presented information. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-17. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by A. Dunn.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Bergus.
17. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Support Services Division
of the Police Department by deleting one full-time Sergeant position, grade 29,
and adding one full-time Lieutenant position, grade 30.
Police Chief Liston presented information. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-18. Moved by A. Dunn, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Bergus.
18. Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign an Agreement with
CommUnity Crisis Services for Law Enforcement Liaison Support.
Police Chief Liston presented information. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
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Motion to approve Resolution 23-19. Moved by A. Dunn, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
19. Council Appointments
19.a. Board of Appeals (HBA representative or qualified by experience or
training) - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2023 -
December 31, 2027. (Term expires for Andrew Martin)
Motion to appoint Andrew Martin.
19.b. Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2023. (Elizabeth Marilla-
Kapp resigned)
Motion to appoint Kiran Patel.
19.c. Library Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2027. (Noa Kim resigned)
Motion to appoint Joseph Massa.
19.d. Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms,
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025. (Terms expire for Jeannie
Beckman and Paula Vaughn)
Motion to appoint Warren Parris and Jay Gilchrist.
19.e. Senior Center - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment
- December 31, 2023. (Linda Vogel resigned)
Motion to appoint Susan Mellecker.
Moved by A. Dunn, seconded by L. Bergus to make appointments for 19.a through
19.e. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
20. Announcement of Vacancies - New
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill unexpired terms. One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2023.
(Karen Page resigned) And one vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
Appointment - December 31, 2024. (Douglas Korty resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Motion to accept correspondence. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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21. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025 (formerly advertised).
Airport Zoning Commission (Iowa City Representative) - One vacancy to
fill a six-year term, January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2027 (Term expired for
Christine Ogren).
Board of Appeals - One vacancy for a licensed plumber to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2027. (Term expires for Andrea
French)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Cole Eckhardt
Resigned)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as
unexpired term -- Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Kevin Larson
resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
22. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
23. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager's Office — City Manager Fruin reminded all of the CIP meeting on
Wednesday, January 11 at 2:00 PM.
b. City Attorney
c. City Clerk
24. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:33 pm. Moved by P. Ta r seconded by M. Alter. Motion
Passed. (0 Ayes) I
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Kellie K. Fruehling,
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Work Session Minutes: December 6
Item Number: 3.a.
^, CITY O F IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 13, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 6, 2022 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor (4:18 pm electronically), Teague, Weiner, Thomas.
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Havel, Sovers, Nagle-Gamm, Rummel,
Hightshoe, Gripp.
USG: Zeimet, LeFevre, Miglin
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Overview of available crisis/suicide services'
Sarah Nelson, Executive Director with CommUnity Crisis Services provided an overview of Mental
Health Resources available in Iowa City. Nelson highlighted 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, UI Support &
Crisis Line, Mobile Crisis Response, GuideLink Access Center, and Coping with Suicide Loss Support
Group. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Update from USG on the 2022-23 Renter's Guide
Eli Miglin, Keaton Zeimet and Noah LeFevre gave a PowerPoint presentation on the 2022-23 Renter's
Guide and reviewed the following:
Methodology
Average Rent Across Town
Repairs and Cooperation
Contacting Landlord
Sustainability
Main Takeaway
Policy recommendations
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: The Joint Council / USG meeting will be held February 9th in the evening. Exact times are to be
determined by USG.
Quarterly American Rescue Plan Act Update
Grant Specialist, Cassandra Gripp, provided a quarterly updated on the American Rescue Plan Act
funds. City Manager Fruin provided information on Social Services Capitol Funding Program, BIPOC
Business Support Framework and Affordable Housing Initiatives. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Clarification of Agenda items
None.
Information Packet Discussion [November 17, November 23, December 11
November 17 — no discussion
Council Work Session
December 6, 2022
Page 2
November 23
1. (IP5, Memo from Community Police Review Board: proposed amendments to Ordinance
8-8 requested by the Community Police Review Board) City Attorney Goers provided
information on the recommendations from the Community Police Review Board. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will prepare the ordinance amendment recommended by the CPRB as
detailed in the recent Information Packet
2. (IP9, Listening Post Summary) Councilor Alter expressed appreciation to Councilors
Thomas & Taylor who attended the Listening Post. Councilors Thomas and Taylor shared
resident concerns received at the Listening Post. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Action: The Council noted appreciation for Communication's presence at the recent
Listening Post. As future Listening Posts are announced we will do our best to have the
CMO and/or Neighborhood Outreach available to participate.
December 1
1. (IP6, Memo from City Manager: Non -Profit Capacity Building Capital Grant Program) City
Manager Fruin provided a brief overview of the Non -Profit Capacity Building Capital Grant
Program. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will modify the eligibility criteria in the non-profit grant Request of Statements
of Interests to clarify eligibility of non -profits previously removed from the Aid to Agencies
program due to other public operating funding assistance sources. Once revised, staff will
email the invitation to submit to all eligible non -profits. Councilors Bergus and Alter will
assist with the review process, which will commence after the submission deadline.
2. (IP5, City Council Vacancy applications) During Council updates, Mayor Teague noted
then number of applications received for the Council vacancy and thanked those who had
applied. Individual Council members expressed their views.
University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates
Keaton Zeimet, USG Liaison and Noah LeFevre, USG Alternate Liaison presented USG updates.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned
Adjourn 5:27 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
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Summary of Minutes
December 6, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E.
Washington St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen,
Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner. Staff members present: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers,
Fruehling, Hightshoe, Gripp, Nagle-Gamm, Rummel, Havel, Sovers. USG: Zeimet, LeFevre.
Mayor Teague announced that the Winter Shelter is now open, Teague also asked for a
moment of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the mass shooting at Club Q
in Colorado Springs, CO on November 20th, 2022. Mayor Teague recognized Councilor
Weiner's time on Council and congratulated her on being elected to the Iowa Senate. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
1. Call to Order
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 2 — 6)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
2. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
2.a. Joint Entities Meeting Minutes: October 17
2.b. Work Session Minutes: November 15
2.c. Formal Summary of Minutes: November 15
3. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
3.a. Airport Commission: October 13
3.b. Board of Adjustment: July 18
3.c. Civil Service Commission: November 9
3.d. Community Police Review Board: October 11 [See Recommendation]
3.e. Housing & Community Development Commission: September 15
3.f. Housing & Community Development Commission: October 20
3.g. Library Board of Trustees: October 27
3.h. Public Arts Advisory Committee: September 8
4. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
4.a. Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class B Wine Permit for Willow & Stock, LLC, dba Willow & Stock,
207 N. Linn St.
2. Class B Beer Permit for Uncommon Provisions LLC, dba Wild
Culture Kombucha, 210 N. Linn St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Etre Foods L.L.C., dba The Iowa
Chop House, 223 E. Washington St.
4. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Fast
and Fresh #3, 1103 N. Dodge St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City
Inc., dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1406 S. Gilbert St.
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4.b. Liquor License — New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Cantina LLC, dba Coa
Cantina Iowa City, 18 1/2 S. Clinton St.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Fortuna LLC, dba
Fortuna, LLC 105 E. College St.
5. Resolutions and Motions
5.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $13,534,709.79 for
the period of October 1 through October 31, 2022, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and
permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State
Code.
5.b. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Government
Buildings Division of the Parks and Recreation Department and the
AFSCME pay plan by deleting one full-time Maintenance Worker 11 —
Government Buildings position, grade 5 and adding one full-time
Custodian — Government Buildings, grade 1. (Resolution 22-290)
5.c. Resolution authorizing the procurement of a Parking Access Revenue
Control System for the City of Iowa City. (Resolution 22-291)
5.d. Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
construction of the Willow Creek Trail Replacement Project.
(Resolution 22-292)
5.e. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Landfill Cell FY23
Construction Project. (Resolution 22-293)
5.f. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Water Treatment
Plant Chlorine Feeder System Upgrade Project. (Resolution 22-294)
5.g. Resolution approving the final contract price for the McCollister
Boulevard Extension Project. (Resolution 22-295)
5.h. Resolution accepting the work for the 2021 Tree Planting Project.
(Resolution 22-296)
5.i. Resolution accepting the work for the Eastwood Drive and South Lawn
Drive Intersection Improvement Project. (Resolution 22-297)
5.j. Resolution accepting the work for the Highland Court Sidewalk Infill
Project. (Resolution 22-298)
5.k. Resolution accepting the work for the Lower City Park and Kimball
Road Storm Sewer Improvement Project. (Resolution 22-299)
5.1. Resolution accepting the work for the Public Works Facility Phase I
Project. (Resolution 22-300)
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6. Setting Public Hearings
6.a. Motion setting a public hearing for January 10, 2023 to consider an
ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to enhance land use
regulations related to solar energy systems and further climate action
goals. (REZ22-0011)
6.b. Resolution of intent to consider the proposed conveyance of a private
sanitary sewer easement to Metro Pavers, Inc. adjacent to Lot 1, Metro
Pavers, 1st Addition, and setting a public hearing thereon for January
10, 2023. (Resolution 22-301)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve items 2 - 6. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
7. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Latina Roberts, Brandon Ross, Felicia Pieper,
Hannah Zadeh.
Regular Formal Agenda
8. Ordinance amending Title 2, entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 1, entitled
"General Provisions," to eliminate the prohibition on landlords discriminating
against Housing Choice Voucher (aka, Section 8) holders. (First Consideration)
City Attorney Goers provided information. Individual Council members asked questions
and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Ordinance amending Title 17, entitled "Building and Housing," Chapter 5,
entitled "Housing Code," to repeal the rental permit cap provision. (First
Consideration)
City Attorney Goers provided information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by M. Alter. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3,
entitled "Commercial Use of Sidewalks," to allow sidewalk cafes outside of the
downtown and Riverfront Crossings. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass & adopt Ordinance 22-4891. Moved by S. Harmsen, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
December 6, 2022
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11. Resolution adopting a policy for use of public right-of-way and City Plaza for
sidewalk cafes and rescinding Resolution No. 21-133.
Assistant City Manager Kilburg provided information.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-302. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a State and Local Fiscal Recovery
Fund (SLFRF) grant agreement with the University of Iowa Labor Center to
administer the Quality Pre -apprenticeship Program (QPP).
Grant Specialist Gripp presented information. The following individuals appeared: Robin
Clark -Bennett, Director and Paul Iversen, Labor Educator from the University of Iowa
Labor Center, Bill Gerhard, Brandon Ross, Jasper Washington, Cassandra Elton, Royce
Peterson, Greg Hearns, Shawn Williams, and Ezinne Okey. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-303. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Resolution adopting Iowa City City Council Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2023-
2028.
City Manager Fruin provided information. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-304. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Resolution establishing the City of Iowa City's 2023 state legislative priorities.
Deputy City Manager Jones provided information. Council members asked questions. City
Manager Fruin and City Attorney Goers provided additional information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-305. Moved by M. Alter, seconded by S.
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Cole Eckhardt
Resigned)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Kevin Larson resigned)
December 6, 2022
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Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2023. (Elizabeth Marilla-Kapp
resigned)
Library, Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - June 30, 2027. (Noa Kim resigned)
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2023. (Linda Vogel resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 3, 2022.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025 (formerly advertised).
Airport Zoning Commission (Iowa City Representative) - One vacancy to fill a
six-year term, January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2027 (Term expired for
Christine Ogren).
Board of Appeals - One vacancy for a licensed plumber to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2027. (Term expires for Andrea
French)
Board of Appeals (HBA Representative or qualified by experience or
training) - One vacancy to fill a five year term, January 1, 2023 -
December 31, 2027. (Term expires for Andrew Martin)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as
unexpired term -- Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms,
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025. (Terms expire for Jeannie
Beckman and Paula Vaughn)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
16. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings, community
events, and items of interest.
17. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager's Office
b. City Attorney
c. City Clerk
18. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:53 pm. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) I �---
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Bruce Teague, Mayor A-1°L-g—A"---
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Kellie K. Fruehling,qty Clerk
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