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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-25 Info Packet01t2sii��� CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org August 25, 2016 I131 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule MISCELLANEOUS IP2 Information from Mayor Pro tem Botchway: Mosque Security Following Queens Shooting IP3 Information from Mayor Pro tem Botchway: New Myrtle Beach parking rules in effect IP4 Information from Council Member Dickens: Paratransit Advisory Committee — August 23 IP5 Copy of letter from Charming Jones: The New Age Cointelpro, The New Stasi, Organized Gangstalking, Targeted Individuals IP6 Civil Service Commission FYI Annual Report IP7 Civil Service Entrance Examination — Parking Enforcement Attendant IP8 Bar Check Report — July 2016 IP9 Copy of Press Release: No parking on Bradford Drive as First Avenue construction continues r City Council Tentative Meeting ScheduleIPI Subject to change August 25, 2016 CITY OF IOWA CITY Date Time Meeting Location Tuesday, September 6, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, September 20, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, October 4, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, October 18, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Monday, October 24, 2016 4:00 PM Reception Johnson County Health 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting Human Services Bldg. Tuesday, November 1, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, December 6, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, December 20, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, January 17, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting IP2 Marian Karr From: Kingsley Botchway Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2016 4:24 PM To: Marian Karr Subject: Fwd: FYI: Mosque Security Following Queens Shooting Please add to next council information packet. Kingsley Botchway II Iowa City Mayor Pro Tem Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Shams Ghonejm <shamsghoneim@mchsi.com> Date: 8/18/16 4:38 PM (GMT -05:00) To: Mark Patton <mark@iowavalleyhabitat.org>, Charlie Eastham <eastham@mchsi.com>, Amy Weismann <amy-weismann@uiowa.edu>, Kingsley Botchway <Kingsley-Botchway@iowa-city.org> Subject: FYI: Mosque Security Following Queens Shooting Troubling times. Please share. Thanks Shams Begin forwarded message: From: Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC <news cr rtnac.org> Date: August 17, 2016 4:37:46 PM CDT To: <shamsehoneim(&mchsi.com> Subject: Mosque Security Following Queens Shooting Reply -To: Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC <newsac.org> (a�mn Mosque Security Following Queens Shooting Dear Shams, The recent fatal shooting of Imam Alauddin Akonjee and his assistant Thara Uddin has left us shocked and deeply saddened. We pray for God's mercy on them and for their families' strength and well-being at this time. While WAC is part of a coalition calling for an in-depth investigation of the motives behind the crime, we also want to ensure that our mosques are a safe space in this tumultuous time. There is fear of increased racial and religious conflict due to inflammatory statements directed at minorities. Turmoil in the Middle East and ISIS terrorism have also heightened tensions in the US and Europe. A new report published by Georgetown University's Center for Muslim -Christian Understanding has documented an increase in violence against Muslims in the United States coinciding with the 2016 election. The report states there have been 180 reported incidents of anti -Muslim violence between March 2015 and March 2016. Here are a few proactive steps you can take to protect your local institutions: • Follow MPAC's safety guidelines for communities, religious centers and leaders. • For assistance in connecting with your local law enforcement, please contact our DC office at 202-547-7701. • For more information on how to secure religious institutions, please see the Anti -Defamation League's Security Kit. • Apply to federal grants available to enhance the security of houses of worship through FEMA's Nonprofit Security Grant Program. We are committed to building a vibrant American Muslim presence and ensuring the safety of our communities. Sincerely, Salam Al-Marayati President Founded in 1988, the Muslim Public Affairs Council improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media and communities. New Myrtle Beach parking rules in effect I Myrtle Beach I myhorrynews.cona 1P3 From Mayor Pro tem Botchway BREAKING Police searching for two after gunshots reported on Highway 90 http://www.myhorrynews.com/news/local/myrtle beach/article_e885cl42-4524-11 e6-b2db- 2f8efa8b234c.html PREVIOUS a NEXT UP Thousands search for bargains at Myrtle Beach garage sale This week along the Grand Strand New Myrtle Beach parking rules in effect Tom O'Daretom.odare@myhorrynews.com Jul 8, 2016 http://www.myhorrynews.com/news/local/myrtle_ beach/article_e885c 142-4524-11 e6-b2d... 8/22/2016 New Myrtle Beach parking rules in effect I Myrtle Beach I myhorrynews.com With the set of new parking regulations, the Myrtle Beach City Council hoped to lessen the number of cars in the Avenues section of the northern part of the city. Apparently it worked. The new rules went into effect Tuesday and beachgoers near the Golden Mile section of the city said they were surprised by two things: they couldn't park along the side of any of the avenues that intersect with Ocean Boulevard and there wasn't a crowd on the beach the day after July 4. VP IZA1: On the Beach beside Music by "Latitude" • Fire and Hula Show Concessions by Surf Diner �✓'`• Fa "M idumuuuI. 1.11 DEMMIL ELLIN it 660-111M a MLLLLt,-,%tff&k &-xh.urg tiµwc4rnl N dw Mn ofsur&k Both After months of debates, the council ruled that only vehicles with city decals could park along the Avenues and the east side of Ocean Boulevard. Visitors without the decals could park in the beach accesses but at a cost of $2 an hour or $10 a day. hnp://www.myhorrynews.com/news/local/myrtle_beach/article_e885 c 142-4524-11 e6-b2d... 8/22/2016 New Myrtle Beach parking rules in effect I Myrtle Beach I myhorrynews.com Richard Annons of Greenville said his family has always used the beach near 48th Avenue North when they visit. Watching his kids play in the water, Annons said he's never seen the beach as empty as it was Tuesday afternoon "and we've been coming here for six years now." He added he was surprised that it costs now to park at the street ends. " I guess $2 isn't too bad but its a change from what a lot of people are used to;' Annons said. "The new regulations must have kept a lot of people from here. Myrtle Beach needs the visitors, I guess, but it's nice to have this much room on the beach." The issue came up when residents between 31st and 82nd Avenues complained that visitors were parking in front of their homes, sometimes making it difficult to get in and out of their driveways. The residents also complained of bad behavior and trash being left behind on their lawns. The city noted that the cars were actually parking in the city right-of-way, even though some of the residents have planted grass or other landscaping next to the street. Councilmembers Wayne Gray, Mike Lowder and Phil Render wanted to restrict parking on the Avenues strictly for those who live on the street. The other councilmembers countered that these were city streets and should be accessible to all city residents. The compromise was that anyone living in the city with a city decal could park on the Avenues or the east side of the boulevard. Residents could, however, pick up four guest placards for their family or visitors. Those people living outside the city can buy an annual parking pass for $100 that gives them the right to park in a couple of city -owned lots near the Boardwalk district in the center of the city. http://www.myhorrynews.com/news/local/myrtle_beach/article_e885c 142-4524-11 e6-b2d... 8/22/2016 New Myrtle Beach parking rules in effect I Myrtle Beach I myhorrynews.com Originally, the new rules were to go into effect on Friday, July 1 but the council felt it would be too confusing for visitors on the busiest weekend of the year and too cumbersome for city and parking employees to enforce. So Tuesday, the signs announcing the new decal rules were uncovered along with temporary signs placed in the middle of the streets telling motorists to observe the new rules. One resident on 65th Avenue North near one of the new signs apparently doesn't like the new rules. Just in front of the sign, next to the street are three large rocks that make it impossible for a vehicle to park in the right-of-way. Paying to Park In the beach accesses at the street ends, visitors who don't have a city decal will have to pay $2 an hour or $10 a day using their phone or a downloaded app. That's according to the new parking ordinance. But in reality, it's going to cost a little more than that. For the areas without regular meters, motorists will have to use the Parkmobile service. Either using the app or calling a number to Parkmobile, motorists set up an account giving their license plate number and a credit card number. And every time the account is used, there's a transaction fee charged to the card in addition to the parking rate. According to the company's website, a number of cities throughout the country use this service as a means of convenience for those who don't carry enough change to feed a meter. Many cities and towns using Parkmobile absorb the transaction fee but Myrtle Beach isn't listed as one of them. http://www.myhorrynews.com/news/local/myrtle_beach/article_e 8 85c 142-4524-11 e6-b2d... 8/22/2016 From Council Member Dickens I P4 Johnson County Paratransit Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda August 23, 2016 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM The Johnson County Paratransit Advisory Committee will be meeting at the Goodwill Plant. 1. Call to Order 2. Open Discussion (open for public comment) 3. Chairperson's Report a. Introductions 4. Director's Report a. North Liberty only fixed route service & complimentary paratransit b. Rider Survey for 2016 C. Looking into transportation to vote 5. Old Business a. Approval of last meeting's minutes 6. New Business 16 7. Set next meeting date & time: November, 2016 at 1PM7 8. Adjournment Johnson County Paratransit Advisory Committee Minutes May 31, 2016 Goodwill Plant Present: Members: Terry Dickens, Lynne Stamus, Vicky Robrock, Marc Rahe, Gerry Gardner, Mike Carberry Ex -Officio: Roger Goedken Others: Tom Brase, SEATS Director, Brad Newman, Angie Conard, Brock Grenis Absent: Loren Schmitt, Rod Sullivan Members: Ex -Officio: Ann Trotter, Ron Schieffer Others: Chris O'Brien 1. Call to order: 1:05 2. Open Discussion: None Chairperson's Report: a. Introductions 4. Director's Report: a. Transportation Advisory Group: Attachment was sent out. All requests need to be listed on the plan or you will not receive them. b. Passenger Transportation Plan & Long Range Transportation Plan: Brad Newman handed out the PTP Priorities (5 year plan). Some of the items being taken to the committee are: Evaluating the need for a cab program, lift equipped cabs, and extending bus routes. Website for carpooling is being tested now through Kirkwood. Next update will be 2019. c. Riders survey for 2016: All surveys are being given to Marc Rahe. After Marc is done with them they will be given to the University. d. Rider eligibility renewal: Not all riders have received their forms yet. e. Paratransit Advisory Committee members: There will be changes in July. If we work with North Liberty will they have someone on the board? 5. Old Business: Approval of last meetings minutes by Terry, 2nd by Lynne 6. New Business: Discussion about North Liberty. Tom is still talking to them, looks like they want a fixed route. They would like someone from 10-2. If there is time during the route we could deviate from the fixed route to do pick up's. They are looking for stops in areas where the speed limit is 25mph and areas with large populations of people. Tom will be talking to Vicky R and Chris O about how this would work. There are possible issues with communication between the driver and riders. There are concerns about deviation from the route with not having set times for each stop. Questions were asked about cab service or Uber service in North Liberty. 7. Next meeting: August 23 at 1:OOp.m. 8. Adjourn: 1:47 1) Where do you live? 2) How often do you ride seats? 3) What other transportation services do you use in Johnson County? 5) How would you describe your overall satisfaction with SEATS? 6) Tell us about yourself. 7)Do you use an aid device when you ride SEATS? Check all that apply. 8) How often do you call SEATS to schedule a ride? Elsewhere North University in Johnson Coralville Iowa City Liberty Heights Count 42 264 19 0 1 More than I have a 1 or 2 times 2 or 3 times 3 times a standing a month Once a week a week week Ireservation 79 32 6fi' : _:. _ 41 87 Share -a - Automobile ride or or motor Taxi or paid commuter City Buses vehicle car service service Other Neither Highly Satisfied nor Highly Satisfied Satisfied dissatisfied Dissatisfied dissatisfied 186 1.7.4 19 2 5 I have a Someone is I have an vision or helping me intellectual hearing I am 60 or complete disability. disability. older this survey Other 146 46 144 111 41 I use a cane, I have a I do not use I use a I use a power walker, or person who I use a an aid or manual wheelchair other rides with service device of wheelchair orscooter mobility aid me animal any type. 38 28 123 18 7 132 Once or Two or three More than I have a twice a times a 3 times a standing month Once a week week week reservation Other 105 32 43 16 87 43 9) Are your phone calls to SEATS answered promptly? 10) Is the reservationist polite and helpful in scheduling your ride? 11) How many times has SEATS been unable to schedule a ride for the day and time you requested in the past year? 12) How many times have you turned down a ride SEATS offered you for the day you requested in the past year? 13) Are SEATS vans kept neat and clean? 14) Do SEATS Vans arrive on time? 15) If SEATS vans arrive late, they arrive: Rarely Never 7AIways77s Sometimes 1871 116: 9 5 0 Rarely Never Always Usually Sometimes 222 661 24 41 0 SEATS has always been able to provide a ride for Two or three More than 3 day & time One time times times requested Other 541 47 6 1681 15 1 have never refused a ride for the day requested Two or three More than 3 even if the One time times times time was Other Always Usually Sometimes Never Always Usually Isometimes Rarely Never Vans always 71-5minslate 5-10 mins 10-15 mins 15-20 mins More than arrive on late late late 20 minslate time 86F 56 281 21 91 101 21) Do the drivers properly attend to mobility aids, equipment tie -downs, brakes and passenger seatbelts? 22) Do you feel safe when you ride SEATS vans? 23) If you have ever felt unsafe riding SEATS, it was because of: Check all that apply Always jUsually ISometimes lNever 243 47 6 8 Always Usually Sometimes Never 243 63 5 0 A rider's A driver's Sudden behavior or behavior or Fast starts or stops or Sharp turns Other actions actions acceleration braking or skidding reasons No, the vanYes, more 16) Has SEATS ever failed to pick you up for a ride in the has always Yes, three than three past year? picked me Yes, once Yes, twice times times 272 26 10 31 5 No, the van Yes, more 17) Has SEATS ever failed to pick you up for a return ride has always Yes, three than three in the past year? 1picked me lYes,once IYes, twice times times 274 211 7 4 0 18) Are SEATS drivers polite and courteous? Always Usually Sometimes Never 2371 65 16 1 19) Do drivers help you to an from the van? Always jUsually Sometimes Never 203 65 27 16 Only packages 20) Do the drivers help you carry packages if you need that aren't help? Check all that apply. Always Usually Sometimes Never Only if I ask too heavy IIIIIIIIIIIIIII11M,71 )n 11 F12777-7�7q 21) Do the drivers properly attend to mobility aids, equipment tie -downs, brakes and passenger seatbelts? 22) Do you feel safe when you ride SEATS vans? 23) If you have ever felt unsafe riding SEATS, it was because of: Check all that apply Always jUsually ISometimes lNever 243 47 6 8 Always Usually Sometimes Never 243 63 5 0 A rider's A driver's Sudden behavior or behavior or Fast starts or stops or Sharp turns Other actions actions acceleration braking or skidding reasons 24) SEATS drivers respond to riders who are violent, noisy or disruptive by: Check all that apply 25) Which, if any, of these actions disturb or annoy you when riding SEATS? Check all that apply 27) What else could SEATS do to improve service? Check your other top priorities. I have notseen Asking the Acting Asking Callingthe these Ignoring the Stopping the rider to stop calmly and other riders police for types of problem vehicle the behavior courteously for help help behavior 7 S5 55 3 3 195 Van driving past your drop off Other rider's point to Camera Driver's music, phone keep to the and radio, music, calls, or scheduled microphon or radio calls devices Iroute jes in vans 10thers Provide drivers Take Reduce with Improve Improve Restore cameras an the low- more Purchase reservation phone and Sunday mircophone Update the income disability newer vans services voicemail service s off vans website rider fare training Other ARI 41 181 1041 41 81 711 211 13 Marian Karr LIIPW From: Charming Jones <jones.charming@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2016 1:07 AM To: governorrobertbentley@governor.state.al.us; governor@gov.state.ak.us; azgov@azgov.com; info@governor.arkansas.gov; governor@governor.ca.gov; Governor.hickenlooper@state.co.us; Governor.Rell@po.state.ct.us; jmarkell@state.de.us; Charlie.Crist@myflorida.com; georgia.governor@gov.state.ga.us; governor@ns.gov.us; gov@gov.state.hi.us; governor@state.il.us; MPENCE@state.n.us; Constituent@governor.wpo.state.ks.us; governor@state.ia.us Cc: U.S. Department of State; cityadmin@orangecityiowa.com; Council; New York Times Company; steven.michael.mahr@gmail.com; diane.broek@transova.com Subject: Re: The New Age Cointelpro, The New Stasi, Organized Gangstalking, Targeted Individuals Attachments: Targeted Individuals and Whistleblowers.docx; A-Silent-Holocaust.docx; Stalking Continues.docx; PioneerMemorialHomeandCommunityStalking.docx; Picl.jpg To Whom It May Concern, My name is Sharmeen D. Jones, SS#422-15-7341. Currently, I am living in Orange City, Iowa where I experience Organized Stalking under a Covert Harassment Program. While living in Hollywood, Florida as a graduate student at Barry University, I had to endure Organized Gangstalking from the community, my fellow students, and teachers. Due to this covert program I was not able to finish the Biomedical Sciences program. Because members of this new age Stasi are in my family, I called on someone I thought I could trust. Her name is Mrs. Diane Broek. I told her I was under financially strain and was hoping I could visit her in Iowa where I hoped to find a job. She agreed to let me stay in the house that belongs to her father who is no longer living here. She even helped me financially by helping me rent the truck I needed, in order to move myself, my cats, and my things here. She even helped me with my bills, bought me groceries, and paid for the utilities for which I am eternally grateful. However, in the weeks to come, her behavior towards me changed which led to her having me served by the Sheriff Jaime on July 19th 2016. The events leading up to this are listed below: On March 17th 2016, Visser Brothers Plumbing came to house to install a new toilet. While here, the plumber by the name of Jim touched my butt. When I told Diane that he acted inappropriately, she quickly wrote it off and said that they had used them for years and never had a problem. My response was that just because they treat you with respect doesn't mean I would receive the same treatment. On May 31 st 2016, I received a text from Diane asking me to call her because of very high water usage in the house. She wanted to send Visser Plumbing Brothers out to take a look. When he arrived on June 3rd 2016, he said the problem was with the toilet valve upstairs and the leak on the basement. I found it strange because I hardly ever used the toilet upstairs and took a shower in the basement. He replaced the valve and needed to return to fix the leak downstairs as the water needed to be turned off by the city. Please see Stalking Continues for more details. On July 8th 2016, Diane came by the house and told me Visser and the city would come on August 12th 2016 more than more. On July 12th 2016, someone knocked at the door and I did not answer because i was not expecting anyone.The water had not been shut down by the city. Last week, I had a plumber to come to the house to check the leak downstairs and he told me that the meter would not have read the leak because he leak was located in the area that would not allow the meter to read it. So, from where did the information about industrial usage come as it did not exist? Organized Stalking. The story was fabricated as a link to my experience with Organized Stalking in Hollywood, Florida. The landlord brought the police to my apartment to force their way into the apartment to check for a leak that did not exist. When they came, they came with no notification in the same way the sheriff came on July 19th 2016 to serve me. The goal is sexually harass the target individual in their living quarters and then repeatedly find reasons to return to cause trauma to the intended target with the police reinforcing this trauma. Diane agreed to help me for 6 months or until I was able to get on my feet. However, I have been blacklisted from high paying jobs. While I have been out of my field for over 10 years, most jobs would have to train new workers anyway, so my not getting hired has little to do with rather or not I am capable of doing the job, but everything to do with my struggle against harassment by members of this harassment program. Any time I have ever had an interview, the harassment gets worse, I think, as a test for rights of passage. If I endure the harassment without complaint, then I get the job. If I complain, then no gold for me. I am being deliberately kept for high paying positions, in order to cripple me financially so that I cannot take care of myself. Diane is aware that I do not have the money to move out and come the end of the month, I will still be in the house as it would be impossible to relocate without money. So, when the sheriff shows up, I am going to say, "Where would you have me go with what seeing as how every effort has been made to create this moment in which we all stand?" I have gone to Atlas, but the person who was supposed to helping me find a place indirectly handed that information to members of Cointelpro by leaving an opened file for me on display at my job. My new job at the Old Factory is not without its challenges. I am constantly harassed by many of my co- workers who are members of Organized Gangstalking. I am even harassed by some of the customers as a means to make my job difficult. I never complain about the customers, but I have mentioned the poor behavior of some of my co-workers when I feel their behavior is intended to be physically violent. One such worker is named Regan who since the first day of working with her, she has done things to obstruct my passage and have tried her very best to bump into me. Customers by the name of Vaughn Donahue and Jake Miller(?) are also very antagonistic in nature. Earlier this week, on the 15th, when I told Vaughn I did not have a problem being friendly with him if he showed me sincerity, he became upset and told me we were going to have problems, if I did not tell him exactly what he did. I told him I would be happy to tell him, when he acted unfriendly to me again, but he could not accept this. See, the goal of Organized Stalking is to create a hostile environment for the targeted individual in a covert manner that can just be written off as an accident or unintentional. Targeted individuals are constantly being set up for failure. I have tried hard to just let it rest, but members are constantly being put into place to antagonize the target which is what happened today with Regan and Jake. So, here I am, telling as many people as I can, in order to put a halt to anything turning violent. I was a targeted individual long before I was made aware of it. I thought it was something that started in Japan, but I can go back as far as the mid 1990s in recollection of one of my first experiences with Organized Stalking. When I lived in Sioux Center, Iowa back in 1999 and 2000, I has experiences with Organized Stalking then but thought it was something built out of ignorance. I was sitting in the park and out of nowhere, two young boys ran up to me and each one took a tum hitting me with a rock. One looked like he was 4 and the other one looked like he was 6 years old and their parents were nowhere in sight. It did not occur to me until August 13th 2016 that at that time, I was experiencing Organized Stalking. Days before the 13th, I sent an e- mail out concerning one of my co-workers who I felt was deliberately trying to make me drop a drink. After coming to a civil understanding, as I walked home on the 13th, a young boy, on his sister's command, pointed his plastic gun at me and pulled the trigger. When I stopped and gestured for him to go to his sister, he did without hesitation. His sister kept shouting for him to target me, but when he saw the stern look on my face, he lowered the plastic gun. When the spell his sister had over him broke, he just went back to being a normal kid. These are a few ways kids are used in Organized Stalking. The family is always at 221 4th Street SW. Gavin Long and Myron May were targeted individuals. Why have I been pulled into this program? I have never been tried for a crime. I have been convicted of a crime. What untruth are people being told, in order to get them to participate in such a hideous program? It's obviously wrong because it is being done covertly. Anything that is good, legal, and just is done outside of shadows. Please find David Voigts on Facebook. He is tracking across the US to bring awareness about Gangstalking and DEW (directed energy weaponry). Find information about him below: David Voiets Former US Naval Officer, Graduate of US Naval Academy (Degree in Control Systems Engineering) who has worked in Electronics Warfare travels across the US to raise awareness on Targeted Individuals and Electronic Weapon Harassment. While in Gray's Summit, west of Saint Louis, Missouri, yesterday, David gave an interview to Coast to Coast AM's George Noory (who has also served in the Navy). Interview audio was recorded by a targeted individual and published as YouTube video https://voutu.be/FVv1VLd-g74 Tweet by Coast to Coast AWttps://twitter.com/coasttocoastam/status/766144261234372608 It seemed like things were getting better, but whenever it does, gangstalkers like Regan, Jake, Vaughn, etc are sent to be more aggressive in their stalking. For the most part, these people mean me harm. They are rewarded with job opportunities that pay well, while I am not. I only make enough to pay my personal bills. All who are involved know I don't have the money to move because they have made certain to keep me from high paying jobs in hopes that I will be evicted and confronted by the police force. They have already begun to send out the signals. At around 1:25pm (August 20th), a police SUV appeared on my way from the pharmacy, Dutch Mills. Another one appeared as I approached the Old Factory for work at 1:35pm (August 20th). Just now, I saw one at 12:50am (August 21 st) on my way from getting a drink from the drink machine. I do not fear the police. I just know they are planning to do me harm under this Covert Harassment Program. I have attached my resume this time around for you to help me understand why I have not been able to get a job that pays well. I have also attached a picture, so you know who's e -mailing you. Respectfully, Sharmeen D. Jones IF —n77F-T9-1 IP6 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa and Section 2-111, Code of Ordinances, establish and govern the Civil Service Commission. Three citizens who are eligible electors and residents of the City are appointed by the City Council to serve four-year terms. The Commission establishes and publishes rules relating to examinations for Civil Service positions, establishes guidelines for conducting such examinations and certifies lists of persons eligible for appointment to positions. The Commission has jurisdiction to hear appeals involving the suspension, demotion, or discharge of employees holding civil service rights and may affirm, modify, or reverse any case on its merits. The Commission meets when necessary. ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2016 In maintaining compliance with Code of Iowa Chapter 400, development and use of Civil Services selection procedures continued for all covered positions on a City-wide basis. Forty positions were filled from a total of 746 applicants for Civil Service covered positions other than Police Officer or Firefighter. The Commission met on August 18, 2015 to conduct a hearing on Christopher Buckman's appeal of his termination from the position of Fire Lieutenant. The Commission reinstated Buckman to the rank of Fire Lieutenant with time served being recorded as an unpaid disciplinary suspension, requested that staff review the existing residency requirements policy, and directed that Buckman be provided thirty days to achieve compliance with the policy upon completion of the review. • A certified list containing 3 names was approved by the Civil Service Commission on July 14, 2015 for the position of Fire Battalion Chief. Three candidates participated in an assessment center and a written test. • A certified list containing 4 names was approved by the Civil Service Commission on July 14, 2015 for the position of Fire Captain. Four candidates participated in an assessment center and a written test. • A certified list containing 1 name was approved by the Civil Service Commission on July 14, 2015 for the position of Fire Deputy Chief. One candidate participated in an assessment center and a written test. A certified list containing 5 names was approved by the Civil Service Commission on July 14, 2015 for the position of Fire Lieutenant. Five candidates participated in an assessment center and a written test.* `Does not include one candidate who started the process but voluntarily withdrew • A certified list containing 1 name was approved by the Civil Service Commission on May 5, 2016 for the position of Police Captain. Three candidates participated in an assessment center and a written test. PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 • Certify hiring list for the position of Police Officer • Oversee the recruitment process for the position of Police Chief • Oversee Police Department promotional testing process Jim ulcKerson, t'bN tiolr August 24, 2016 01 U-730 I K1oYo P. -I P , L IPS CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washinglon Slrccl loan City, Iowa S2240-1326 (319) 356-5000 1319) 356-5009 FAX r1mv.1cgov.org TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Parking Enforcement Attendant Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Parking Enforcement Attendant. Matthew Hawkins Oanh Nguyen IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION t�i.i..�1-1�f `�-�-�-Qi-ave,-_-• LyraOW. Dickerson, Chair Iowa City Police Department )P8 and University of Iowa DPS I ED Bar Check Report - July, 2016 Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA) Under 21 Charges016 AUG PIl ;: 3� Numbers are reflective of Iowa City Police activity and University of Iowa Police Activity.. , Business Name Occupancy (occupancy loads last updated Oct 2008) ©= University of Iowa ❑2 Dogs Pub 120 ❑Airliner 223 ❑American Legion 140 ❑Atlas World Grill 165 ❑ Bardot Iowa 0 ❑ Baroncini- 0 ❑ Basta 176 ❑ Blackstone` 297 ❑ Blue Moose- 436 F-1 Bluebird Diner 82 ❑Bob's Your Uncle 260 ❑ Bo -lames 200 ❑ Bread Garden Market & Bakery " 0 ❑ Brix ❑ Brothers Bar & Grill, [It's] 556 F1 Brown Bottle, [The]` 289 ❑Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar" 189 ❑Cactus 2 Mexican Grill (314 E Burlin€ ❑Cactus Mexican Grill (245 s. Gilbert) ❑Caliente Night Club 498 ❑ Carl & Ernie's Pub & Grill 92 ❑ Carlos O'Kelly's- 299 [-]Chili Yummy Yummy Chili 0 ❑Chipotle Mexican Grill 119 [I Clarion Highlander Hotel ❑Clinton St Social Club 0 Thursday, August 18, 2016 Page 1 of 5 Monthly Totals Bar Under2l PAULA Checks I Prev 12 Month Totals Bar Under2l PAULA Checks Under2l PAULA Ratio Ratio (Prev 12 Mo) (Prev 12 Mo) 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 12 4 0.7058824 0.2352941 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 0 3 0 0.1428571 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 16 0 0 C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 116 31 27 0.2672414 0.2327586 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 7 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Thursday, August 18, 2016 Page 1 of 5 Busi (occu 0= Un!' ❑Club ❑ Coa1 [-]Colo ❑ Davi ❑ DC's ❑ Deai []Devi ❑ Don ❑Dub ❑ Eagl ❑Edei ❑EI B; ❑ EI C; ❑ EI D ❑ EI Ri ❑ Elks ❑ Engl ❑ Fielc El Film ❑ First ❑ Forr ❑Gab ❑Geo ❑ Giva ❑God ❑ Gra: Iowa City Police Department and University of Iowa DPS Bar Check Report - July, 2016 Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA) Under 21 Charges Numbers are reflective of Iowa City Police activity and University of Iowa Police Activity less Name Occupancy fancy loads last updated Oct 2008) ersity of Iowa Monthly Totals Bar Checks Under2l PAULA Prev 12 Month Totals Bar Checks Under2l PAULA Under 21 PAULA Ratio Ratio (Prev 12 Mo) (Prev 12 Mo) Car, [The] 56 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 his Corner 160 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 sial Lanes- 502 0 0 0 is Foxhead Tavern 87 0 0 0 120 2 0 0 88 36 13 0.4090909 0.1477273 Iwood,[The] 218 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 stay- 45 0 0 0 ielly's Pub 49 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 in Underground, [The] 57 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 ?'s, [Fraternal Order of] 315 0 0 0 Lounge 1 0 0 22 12 2 0.5454545 0.0909091 nditos 25 0 0 0 ctus Mexican Cuisine 0 0 0 irado Mexican Restaurant 104 0 0 0 nchero Mexican Restaurant 161 0 0 0 4590, [BPO] 205 0 0 0 artTheatre" 838 0 0 0 house 178 3 0 0 50 8 2 0.16 0.04 scene 0 0 0 Avenue Club- 280 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 Iosa Asian Cuisine- 149 0 0 0 !s' 261 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 ge's Buffet 75 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 ini's" 158 0 0 0 ather's Pizza 170 0 0 0 e- 49 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 Thursday, August 18, 2016 Page 2 of 5 Iowa City Police Department and University of Iowa DPS Bar Check Report - July, 2016 Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA) Under 21 Charges Numbers are reflective of Iowa City Police activity and University of Iowa Police Activity Business Name Occupancy (occupancy loads last updated Oct 2008) = University of Iowa Monthly Totals Bar Checks Under2l PAULA Prev 12 Month Totals Bar Checks Unde21 PAULA Under 21 PAULA Ratio Ratio (Prev12Mo) I (Prev12Mo) Grizzly's South Side Pub 265 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 Hilltop Lounge, [The] 90 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 Howling Dogs Bistro 0 0 0 IC Ugly's 72 1 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 India Cafe 100 0 0 0 Iron Hawk 0 0 0 Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack 71 0 0 0 Jobsite 120 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 Joe's Place 281 1 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 .Joseph's Steak House- 226 0 0 0 (Linn Street Cafe 80 0 0 0 (Los Portales 161 0 0 0 (Martini's 200 2 0 0 52 11 2 0.2115385 0.0384615 (Masala 46 0 0 0 Mekong Restaurant- 89 0 0 0 IMicky's- 98 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 (Mill Restaurant, [The]" 325 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 (Moose, [Loyal Order off 476 0 0 0 Mosleys 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 Motley Cow Cafe- 82 0 0 0 (Noodles &Company- 0 0 0 Okoboji Grill- 222 0 0 0 Old Capitol Brew Works 294 0 0 0 One -Twenty -Six 105 0 0 0 (Orchard Green Restaurant` 200 0 0 0 1Oyama Sushi Japanese Restaurant 87 0 0 0 Thursday, August 18, 2016 Page 3 of 5 Iowa City Police Department and University of Iowa DPS Bar Check Report - July, 2016 Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA) Under 21 Charges Numbers are reflective of Iowa City Police activity and University of Iowa Police Activity Business Name Occupancy (occupancy loads last updated Oct 2008) =university of Iowa Monthly Totals Bar Under2l PAULA Checks Prev 12 Month Totals Bar Under2l PAULA Checks Under2l PAULA Ratio Ratio (Prev 12 Mo) (Prev 12 Mo) Pagliai's Pizza— 113 0 0 0 Panchero's (Clinton St)- 62 0 0 0 Panchero's Grill (Riverside Dr)- 95 0 0 0 Pints 180 2 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 Pit Smokehouse" 40 0 0 0 Pizza Arcade 0 0 0 Pizza Hut- 116 0 0 0 iPlayers 114 0 0 0 Quinton's Bar & Deli 149 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 Rice Village 0 0 0 Ride 0 0 0 (Ridge Pub 0 0 0 IRiverside Theatre- 118 0 0 0 (Saloon` 120 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 ISam's Pizza 174 0 0 0 (Sanctuary Restaurant, [The] 132 0 0 0 IShakespeare's 90 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 (Sheraton 0 0 0 (Short's Burger & Shine- 56 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 (Short's Burger Eastside 0 0 0 ISports Column 400 3 0 0 75 52 17 0.6933333 0.2266667 (Studio 13 206 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 (Summit. [The] 736 2 4 0 83 38 43 0.4578313 0.5180723 I5ushiPopo 84 0 0 0 ISzechuan House 0 0 0 ITakanami Restaurant- 148 0 0 0 Thursday, August 18, 2016 Page 4 of 5 E C L E E E E C E C E C E E Iowa City Police Department and University of Iowa DPS Bar Check Report - July, 2016 Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA) Under 21 Charges Numbers are reflective of Iowa City Police activity and University of Iowa Police Activity Business Name Occupancy Monthly Totals Prev 12 Month Totals Under 21 PAULA (occupancy loads last updated Oct 2008) =University of Iowa Bar Checks Under2l PAULA Bar Checks Under21 PAULA Ratio Ratio (Prev 12 Mo) (Prev 12 Mo) Taqueria Acapulco 0 0 0 TCB 250 2 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 Thai Flavors 60 0 0 0 Thai Spice 91 0 0 0 Times Club @ Prairie Lights 60 0 0 0 Trumpet Blossom Cafe 94 0 0 0 (Union Bar 854 2 0 0 98 36 38 0.3673469 0.3877551 VFW Post #3949 197 0 0 0 Vine Tavern, [The] 170 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 Wig & Pen Pizza Pub` 154 0 0 0 (Yacht Club, [Iowa City]— 206 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 (Yen Ching 0 0 0 IZ'Mariks Noodle House. 47 0 0 0 I 27 5 0 886 236 162 0.2663657 I 0.1828442 Totals Off Premise 0 0 1 0 8 79 0 0 Grand Totals 1 I 241 * includes outdoorseating area `exception to 21 ordinance Thursday, August 18, 2016 Page 5 of 5 No parking on Bradford Drive as First Avenue construction continues Page 1 of 2 Receive Updates I Enter Email Address Go W, No parking on Bradford Drive as First Avenue construction continues City of Iowa City sent this bulletin at 08/24/2016 04:55 PM CDT A sHRRE Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web Page. °��°,IOWA CIN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 8/24/2016 Contact: Jason Reichert, Civil Engineer Phone: 319-356-5416 No parking on Bradford Drive as First Avenue construction continues As work continues on the First Avenue Grade Separation Project, residents are advised that starting Wednesday, August 24, parking will no longer be allowed on the north side of Bradford Drive between First Avenue and William Street. This restriction is to alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety for motorists and pedestrians near South East Junior High. Crews closed First Avenue south of Bradford Drive through Mall Drive on August 20, 2016 to complete work on the railroad bridge and start paving First Avenue below the bridge. First Avenue is expected to reopen by Labor Day weekend. To receive updates on the First Avenue project sign-up for e-subscriotions, like the City of Iowa City on Facebook and follow the City of Iowa City on Twitter. To learn more visit icoov.ora/firstaveoroiect. S411111 R Questions? ..+. Contact Us CITY or IrnvA CITY "sro an OF utcurua https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IAIOWA/bulletins/15f447a 8/24/2016