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November 6, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1
Public Comment for items on the agenda:
Council cannot engage in discussion or debate until the appropriate time for Council discussion.
However, once the commenter has left the podium, Council may ask staff to respond to a concern
or question posed by the public, or to follow up with the speaker.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a CRPS Awareness Month and Color the World Orange Day — n1ci�Cti
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3. Consent Calenddr—Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: October 17
3.b Special Formal Summary of Minutes: October 17
3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: October 17
4. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
4.a Airport Commission: August 10
4.b Historic Preservation Commission: September 14
4.c Housing & Community Development Commission: September 21
4.d Human Rights Commission: September 26
4.e Library Board of Trustees: September 28
4.f Senior Center Commission: September 21
5. Consent Calendar- Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the City
Clerk)
5.a Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Corridor Underground Entertainment
Inc. dba Joystick, 13 S. Linn St. #10
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Corridor Liquor, Inc., dba Sanctuary,
405 S. Gilbert St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for IC Entertainment , L.G., dba Bardot
Iowa, 347 S. Gilbert St.
4. Class E Retail Alcohol License for KWIK TRIP, INC., dba Kwik Star
#1142, 1907 Keokuk St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Suzster, Inc., dba Club Car, The,
122 Wright St.
6. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for India Cafe Corporation, dba
India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Etre Foods L.L.C., dba The Iowa Chop
House, 223 E. Washington St.
8. Special Class B Retail Native Wine License for Willow & Stock, LLC,
dba Willow & Stock, 207 N. Linn St.
5.b Liquor License - New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for TLP IA LLC, dba Turkey Leg Pit,
1610 Sycamore St.
November 6, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 2
2. Outdoor Service Area for TLP IA LLC, dba Turkey Leg Pit, 1610
Sycamore St.
5.c Liquor License - Ownership Change
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Corridor Liquor, Inc., dba Sanctuary,
405 S. Gilbert St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Corridor Underground Entertainment
Inc., dba Joystick, 13 S. Linn St. #10
5.d Cigarette Permit - Name Change
w � 1. Cigarette Permit for Mini Paradise Inc., dba Almost Paradise Mini, 125
S. Dubuque St.
6. Consent Calendar— Resolutions and Motions
6.a September 2023 Disbursements
Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of$16,534,513.64 for the period
of September 1 through September 30, 2023, 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 Assistant City Manager Classification
_ Resolution amending the Administrative and Confidential pay plan by deleting
the position of Assistant City Manager from grade 31 and adding it to grade 30.
Comment: The Assistant City Manager position is currently vacant. Prior to
initiating recruitment, the position responsibilities were reviewed and adjusted to
best align with strategic plan goals and organizational needs. The resulting
impact is a reclassification from grade 31 to grade 30.
6.c Budgeted Positions - Public Works Administration
Resolution amending the Administrative and Confidential pay plan by deleting the
2 — 2�{_, position of Program Assistant— Public Works from grade 25 and adding it to grade
26.
Comment: Within the Public Works Department Administration Division, the
current Program Assistant— Public Works will be retiring at the end of this
calendar year. As part of the process to refill this position, the duties,
responsibilities, and requirements of the position were evaluated and reassessed.
It has been determined the appropriate classification for the position is grade 26 of
the Administrative and Confidential pay plan.
November 6, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3
6.d 2022 ADA Curb Ramp
,2-3 Resolution accepting the work for the 2022 ADA Curb Ramp Project,
Comment: The project has been completed by Bockenstedt Excavating of Iowa
City, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The
Engineer's Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City
Clerk.
. Project Estimated Cost: $ 185,000.00
. Project Bid Received: $ 159,216.00
• Project Actual Cost: $ 180,979.09
6.e Removal of Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner
Resolution to remove Commission member Eric Harris from the Ad Hoc Truth and
2 _ Reconciliation Commission due to multiple unexcused absences.
Comment: The by-laws for the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission provide
that a recommendation may be made to Council to remove a member who has had
3 unexcused absences. Eric Harris has had 7 unexcused absences at regular
scheduled meetings since June of 2023, and the Commission recommends Council
remove him.
7. Consent Calendar— Setting Public Hearings
7.a Zoning Code Amendment - Reduction of maximum allowable height in the RNS-12
Zone
Motion to set a public hearing for November 21, 2023 on an ordinance amending
Title 14, Zoning Code, to reduce the maximum allowable height in the
Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) zone from thirty-five (35)feet to
twenty-seven (27)feet. (REZ23-0005).
Comment: The Northside Neighborhood Association requested a reduction in the
maximum allowable height for single-family and duplex uses from 35' to 27'. At the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on October 18, a motion was made to
maintain the current 35' height maximum. The motion passed by a vote of 4-3
(Elliott, Hensch, and Townsend in the negative),thus the Commission recommends
denial of this amendment.
November 6, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4
7.b American Legion Road/First Avenue Landscaping
Resolution setting a public hearing on November 21, 2023 on project manual and
7 '2 �e� estimate of cost for the construction of the American Legion Road/First Avenue
Landscaping Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and
directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on file for public
inspection.
Comment: The First Avenue and Scott Boulevard roundabout, American Legion and
Scott Boulevard roundabout, and American Legion Road from Scott Boulevard to
Taft Avenue have recently been reconstructed. This project includes installing
plantings, street trees, seeding and site restoration at these project locations. The
estimated construction cost is$205,000 and will be funded through Account#P3989
—American Legion Rd t First Ave Landscaping Project.
7.c City Park Festival Stage Improvements
Resolution setting a public hearing on November 21, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the City Park Festival Stage Improvements
-- Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City
Engineer to place said project manual on file for public inspection.
Comment: This project generally includes upgrades to the access to the stage and
the crown, and includes upgrades to ventilation and lighting at City Park Festival
Stage. The estimated cost for this project is $256,000 and will be funded by the
Event Facility Improvements account #R4381.
7.d Dubuque Street Reconstruction
Resolution setting a public hearing on November 21, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project,
directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer
to place said project manual on file for public inspection.
Comment: This project will reconstruct Dubuque Street between Iowa Avenue and
Washington Street, as well as the adjacent alley between Dubuque Street and Linn
Street. The work will include new pavement, storm sewer, water main, sidewalks,
pedestrian and roadway lighting, and landscaping features. The estimated
construction cost is $3,750,000 and funds are available in the Dubuque Street
Reconstruction Project Account# S3939.
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8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
Public comment is intended so that members of the public may be heard by Council. Because
Community Comment is for items not property noticed on the agenda, Council cannot engage
in discussion or debate due to open meetings laws.
Only in-person comments will be allowed for Community Comment Public comment for specific
agenda items,_ which must be directly related to that agenda item, may be made in-person or
remotely.
Individuals will be provided 3 minutes to speak. The Community Comment period will end at
7:00 p.m. unless an extension is needed to meet a minimum 30 minutes of total time allocated
for the Community Comment period.
The Mayor reserves the right to reduce the 3 minute period based on the number of
individuals desiring to speak. Additional comments can be sent to the City Council
via council@iowa-city.org or through the City Clerk's Office.
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9. Planning &Zoning Matters
9.a Zoning Code Amendment - Housing Choice, Supply, and Affordability Ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to improve housing choice, increase housing
2 _ supply, and encourage housing affordability. (REZ23-0001) (Pass & Adopt)
Comment:At its August 2 meeting,the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of REZ23-0001 by a vote of 5-0 with the exception of the proposed
amendments related to accessory apartments, which they voted to defer. The proposed
�f amendments would increase flexibility for a range of housing types
to facilitate diverse housing choices, modify design standards to reduce the cost of
construction while creating attractive and pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, and
provide additional flexibility through dimensional standards to enhance the supply
of housing. The proposed amendments also create regulatory incentives for
affordable housing to encourage income-restricted units throughout the community
and address fair housing concerns to help support a range of living situations and
advance the City's equity and inclusion goals. Correspondence included in Council
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9.b Zoning Code Amendment - Encouraging accessory dwelling units to improve
housing choice, supply and affordability
Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to improve housing choice, increase
housing supply, and encourage housing affordability by adjusting standards for
�r r? e. Accessory Apartments. (REZ23-0001)
�.� Comment: The proposed amendment would adjust standards for ADUs to provide
additional flexibility and enhance the supply of housing. At the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting on October 4th, staff recommended several modifications to the
City's accessory apartment standards. These changes included, but are not limited to,
removing the requirement for on-site parking, allowing accessory apartments in all
zones that allow single-family uses, increasing the size of the accessory apartment,
providing design flexibility, and removing the owner-occupancy requirement. Staff also
recommended changing the phrase"accessory apartment" to "Accessory Dwelling Unit
(ADU)". By a vote of 4-3 (Craig, Padron, and Quellhorst dissenting), the Commission
recommended approval of the Staffs proposed amendments except the proposal to
eliminate the owner-occupancy requirement. The ordinance reflects the Commission's
recommendations.
1. Public Hearing
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10.a Sale of 2129 Taylor Drive
Resolution authorizing conveyance of a single-family home located at 2129 Taylor
a'3 —2-9 D- Drive.
Comment: The South District Program is an effort by the City to encourage
homeownership and reinvestment in designated neighborhoods. The City
purchased a duplex at 2129-2131 Taylor Drive, rehabilitated it, converted it to.a 2-
unit condominium, and has received an offer from an income-eligible family to buy
the unit at 2129 Taylor Drive for$147,600.
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10.b Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of
the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Project, establishing amount of
---- bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders,
and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Comment: This project will incorporate three capital improvement projects into one
construction contract including: influent flow monitoring, grit classifiers, and
biosolids conveyor improvements. The estimated cost of construction is $1,350,000
and funds are available in Account #V3175 - Wastewater Treatment Facility
Improvements 2022.
1. Public Hearing
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10.c Dodge Street School Speed Zone
14c( IS Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3,
entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, entitled "Speed Restrictions," Subsection
C, entitled "School Speed Zones," to modify the 20 MPH school speed zone for
Dodge Street. (Second Consideration)
Comment: An ordinance relocating the terminus of the 20 MPH school speed zone
on Dodge Street to a point 200 feet south of Fairchild Street. Staff is requesting
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10.d Water Code Update - Lead Service Lines
Ordinance amending Title 16, entitled "Public Works", Chapter 3, "City Utilities",
27j �+ci Article C, "Potable Water Use and Service", Section 1, "Definitions", and Section 3,
"Connection to Distribution Water Main". (Pass & Adopt)
Comment: The proposed ordinance amendment will amend the City Code to
promote the removal of lead and galvanized iron contaminated by lead from water
service lines connected to the potable water system by prohibiting the repair of lead
service lines and requiring full replacement of lead service lines when they develop
a leak or other defect.
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10.e State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Allocation
Resolution authorizing the allocation of $500,000.00 State and Local Fiscal
2� Z Uig{ Recovery Fund (SLFRF) funds for the purpose of a cost-share program to promote
lead reduction in drinking water.
Comment: The resolution will approve the allocation of $500,000.00 of ARPA
C funding to a water fund revenue account to be used to start a cost-share program
aimed at providing an incentive to eligible property owners to reduce the amount of
lead in their privately-owned plumbing or install a barrier to filter out lead particulate.
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10.f ARPA Inclusive Economic Development Capital and Operational Grants -
5 Preliminary Funding Recommendations
Resolution approving preliminary funding recommendations under the American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Inclusive Economic Development Support for
Underestimated Businesses and Entrepreneurs.
Comment:This resolution authorizes staff to proceed with preparing ARPA subrecipient
agreements totaling $4 million with seven organizations; Dotlizhi LLC, The Dream
Center, Just from the Heart, Multicultural Development Center of Iowa,
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Tailored Tax & Accounting LLC, and
Wright House, to build a strong entrepreneurial and small business ecosystem for
systemically marginalized populations.
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10.g Support for Manufactured Housing Park Residents
Resolution in support of manufactured housing park residents.
Comment: This resolution acknowledges the concerns raised by local residents of
manufactured housing parks, including those opposing frequent rent increases,
5G' new unjust fees, and diminishing park maintenance obligations provided by new
out-of-state investment owners. The resolution urges action at the State level and
calls upon local government and non-governmental leaders to join residents in
seeking fair changes to leases and overall living conditions in local manufactured
housing parks.
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11. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
November 6, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 9
11.a Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Housing and Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment- June 30, 2025. (Michael Eckhardt resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January
1, 2024 - December 31, 2028. (Term expires for Heather Flynn)
Airport Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a 6-year term, January 1, 2024 -
December 31, 2029. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel)
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2024 -
December 31, 2028. (Term expires for Paula Swygard)
Board of Appeals - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2024 -
December 31, 2028. (Term expires for Jim Walker)
Climate Action Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1,
2024 - December 31, 2026. (Terms expire for Benjamin Grimm, Matt Krieger, &
Matthew Walter).
Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1,
2024 - December 31, 2026. (Terms expire for Roger Lusala, Bijou Maliabo, &
Kelsey Paul Shantz)
Parks & Recreation Commission - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms, January 1,
2024 - December 31, 2027. (Terms expire for Melissa Serenda &Alex Stanton)
Public Art Advisory Committee -Two vacancies (one at-large and one art or design
professional)to fill three -year terms, January 1, 2024- December 31, 2026. (Terms
expire for Jenny Gringer & Steven Miller)
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2024. (Edward Boyken resigned)
Senior Center Commission -Two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2024
- December 31, 2026. (Terms expire for Susan Mellecker& Nancy Ostrognai)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
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).
November 6, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 10
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.
12. City Council Information
13. Report on Items from City Staff
. City Manager's Office
. City Attorney
. City Clerk
14. Adjourn
November 6, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 11
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wir®N% City Council Supplemental Meeting Packet
CITY OF IOWA CITY November 6, 2023
Information submitted between distribution of late handouts on Friday and 3:00 pm on
Monday.
Late Handout(s):
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
Item 9.a Zoning Code Amendment - Housing Choice, Supply, and Affordability - See
correspondence from Susan Shullaw.
Item 9.b Zoning Code Amendment - Encouraging accessory dwelling units to improve
housing choice, supply and affordability - See correspondence from Northside
Neighborhood Association's Steering Committee and Chad Millbrook.
November 6, 2023 City of Iowa City
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wir®N% City Council Supplemental Meeting Packet
CITY OF IOWA CITY November 3, 2023
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and 4:00pm on Friday.
Late Handout(s):
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
Item 9.b Zoning Code Amendment - Encouraging accessory dwelling units to improve
housing choice, supply and affordability - See correspondence from Kelcey Patrick-
Ferree
November 3, 2023 City of Iowa City