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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-09 Council minutesCITY OF IOWA CITY -7w; 01 " 11 741 MEMORANDUM Date: February 19, 2015 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, February 9, 2015, 5:40 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton UISG: McCarthy Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Knoche, Davidson, Bockenstedt, Yapp, Boothroy, Dulek, Hart, Bramel, Hargadine, Ford, Hightshoe, Miklo, Frank, Rackis, Ralston A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website. CONSULTATION WITH PLANNING AND ZONING (608, 610 S. DUBUQUE STREET) (Agenda item # 6a] P & Z Members, Thomas, Theobald, Eastham, Martin, Swygard, Freerks, and Dyer present. Development Services Coordinator Yapp displayed a power point. Individual Commission Members and Council Members expressed their views. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda items # 9, 10, 11 — Taxicab (x2) ordinances and resolution ... ) Adm. Analyst Andrew and Police Capt. responded to questions regarding Uber operating in Iowa City, the public safety focus of the ordinance, and the amendment regarding shared rides. 2. (Consent Calendar item # 4d(4) — Grant Accountant ... Accounting Division ... ) Finance Director Bockenstedt responded to questions and stated the position was included in the proposed budget but the Senior Systems engineer occurred later and was a grade change only. The City Manager said both positions were offsetting in the budget. 3. (Consent Calendar item # 4e(2) — First Avenue Grade Separation ... setting a public hearing ...) In response to Mayor Pro tem Mims, City Mgr. Markus stated the City was exploring opportunities to secure the additional $2 million. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS [#12] Historic Preservation Commission At Large Rep. — Bob Lamkins INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [January 22, 29, February 51 January 22 1. (IP # 5— Annual Report of Boards and Commissions) In response to Council Member Payne, City Clerk stated the report reflects last year's work and the reference to retired Public Works Dir. Fosse as a member is correct. January 29 None Council Work Session February 9, 2015 Page 2 February 5 1. (IP # 5 - Memo... Mobile Vending Regulations) Council Member Throgmorton noted the research and work on the memo and questioned operation of the vendors in the parks. CM Intern Bramel responded vendors could operate in any part of the City, 150 feet away from a food establishment, but the Parks Dir. would have to be consulted if they wished to operate within a City park. In response to Council Member Botchway, CM Intern Bramel explained the reasoning behind the 9:00 PM closing requirement. 2. (IP # 7 — Memo ... Affordable Housing Location Model) Mayor Hayek noted the good memo. 3. (IP # 6 — Memo ... Sustainable Communities Program) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Asst. City Mgr. Fruin references a star community rating system program that's been developed for cities on sustainability that includes social justice criteria. (Recessed at 6:40 to formal meeting; reconvened 9:25 PMj CO EDULE nfo Council Member Throgmorton reported on a meeting he attended with other community members as well as Equity Dir. Bowers (Council Member Botchway attended by phone) with the Director of Government Alliance on Race and Equity, Julie Nelson. He said City Equity Dir. Bowers would report to the City Manager on what was learned at the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Mims requested that information on such meetings be provided to the entire Council. Mayor Hayek clarified that individuals may accept invitation representing themselves and in no official capacity, and if anyone wishes to attend representing the City that should be discussed in advance. 2. City Clerk Karr stated she would be proposing a summer schedule in an upcoming packet, and the item would be discussed at the next work session. 3. (IP # 4 — Pending Work Session Topics) Mayor Hayek noted the issue of nuisance properties and the expectations especially about exteriors of rentals would come before Council shortly; and reported he and his son had been taking photographs of properties and his son requested credit when Council talks about it. Upcoming Community Events / Council Invitations Council Member Payne noted the Chamber Banquet scheduled for February 19. Meeting adjourned 9:33 PM.