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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-15 Info Packetj r 1 City Council Information Packet rrrr��w November 15, 2018 CITY OE IOWA CITY www.iogov.org IP1. Council Tentative Meeting Schedule November 20 Work Session IP2. Work Session Agenda IP3. Pending Work Session Topics Miscellaneous IP4. Memo from Mayor: 12 Court Street Height bonuses IP5. Letter to Mayor from President& CEO, U.S. Green Building Council: L E E D C ity IP6. Memorandum from Neighborhood and Development Services Director: Affordable Housing Action Plan Update P7. Letter from State Historian, State Historical Society of Iowa to Historic Preservation Planner: First Unitarian Church IP8. Civil Service Entrance Examination: Animal Services Officer Draft Minutes IP9. Airport Commission: October 18 November 15, 2018 City of Iowa City Page 1 Item Number: 1. + r ui �1 lat • yyrrmr�� CITY Ok IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 15, 2018 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule ATTACHMENTS: Description Tentative MeeLing Schedule � r �_I11'•., CITY OF IOWA CITY Date City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule Subject to change Time Meetina November 15, 2018 Location Tuesday, November 20, 2018 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, December 4, 2018 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, December 18, 2018 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Saturday, January 5, 2019 8:00 AM Budget Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall Tuesday, January 8, 2019 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Monday, January 14, 2019 4:00 PM Reception Jo. County Admin Bldg. 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting Wednesday, January 16, 2019 1:00 PM Budget Work Session (CIP) Emma J. Harvat Hall Tuesday, January 22, 2019 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, February 5, 2019 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, February 19, 2019 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting + r ui �1 lat • yyrrmr�� CITY Ok IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 15, 2018 Work Session Agenda ATTACHMENTS: Description 11/20 Work Session agenda Item Number: 2. I r i . JuL- CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (3 19) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www,Icgov,org City Council Work Session Agenda Tuesday, November 20, 2018 Emma J. Harvat Hall - City Hall 5:00 PM • Update on emerald Ash Borer efforts, including discussion of possible chemical treatment of ash trees defined as marginal in health by the City's recent tree survey • Clarification of Agenda Items • Information Packet Discussion [November 8, November 15] • Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees + r ui �1 lat • yyrrmr�� CITY Ok IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 15, 2018 Pending Work Session Topics ATTACHMENTS: Description Pending Work Session Topics Item Number: 3. m�010 CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS November 14, 2018 December 41h, 2018 1. Review solar feasibility study Strategic Plan Actions Reauirinp- Initial City Council Direction: 1. Through cooperation with the Iowa City School District, Iowa Workforce Development, Kirkwood Community College, Iowa Works, and others, increase opportunities for marginalized populations and low- income individuals to obtain access to skills training and good jobs 2. Improve collaborative problem -solving with governmental entities in the region on topics of shared interest 3. Explore expanded use of a racial equity toolkit within City government, embedding it within city department and Council levels 4. Review the preliminary traffic accident analysis and related set of recommendations and hear from University of Iowa Professor Jodi Plumert on her related research. Discuss approach to on -street parking regulations for narrow streets. Other Topics: 1. Joint meeting with the Telecommunications Commission 2. Review alternative revenue sources 3. Consider a plan for rubberized surfacing at park playgrounds and develop strategies to address equity gaps noted in the Parks Master Plan and plan for the equitable distribution of destination parks within an easy and safe distance of all residents. (request Parks Commission to discuss first) 4. Review of RFC Form Based Code, including density bonus provisions and height allowances 5. Discuss future City actions in response to the home at 101 Lusk 6. Review options to bolster the South District Home Investment Partnership program Item Number: 4. + r ui �1 lat • yyrrmr�� CITY Ok IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 15, 2018 Memo from Mayor: 12 Court Street Height bonuses ATTACHMENTS: Description Memo from Mayor, `12 Court St. height bonuses Kellie Fruehling From: Jim Throgmorton Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 2:56 PM To: Council Cc: Kellie Fruehling; Geoff Fruin; Eleanor M. Dilkes Subject: 12 Court St height bonuses Attachments: Mayor's Nov 15 Memo to Council re 12 Court..docx Fellow Council members, Please see the attached memo. Mayor Jim Throgmorton Iowa City City Council, At -Large To: City Council From: Mayor Jim Throgmorton Subject: Height bonuses for Pentacrest Gardens Date: November 15, 2018 On November 6, we discussed possible height bonuses for "Pentacrest Gardens" at 12 Court St.' Danielle Sitzman provided us with an overview of the Riverfront Crossings District Master Plan; the Form Based Code; the development process and possible height bonuses; and how the Plan, the FBC, and possible height bonuses apply to the 12 Court St. site.2 I want to thank Danielle for making such an excellent presentation. Although no official votes were taken, a majority (4) of us informally indicated a willingness to permit the developer to receive the maximum height bonus permitted in the South Downtown Sub -District: 7 stories for each of the buildings (presumably four) at the site. And we instructed the staff to inform the 12 Court Street development team to prepare a draft height bonus proposal for Council to discuss at an upcoming work session. In principle, I think the 8 stories permitted pursuant to the upzoning we approved a few weeks ago are appropriate in scale and sufficient in density. However, as I said during our November 6 meeting and as I indicated during our earlier discussions about rezoning the site, I also think there are good reasons to authorize bonuses resulting in an average maximum building height of 11-12 stories.3 Although I think some bonuses are warranted, I strongly believe that permitting the maximum permissible bonus is a serious mistake; it would result in a project that is excessive in scale and unnecessarily risky for both the developer and the city. In my judgment, the development needs to be scaled down and stretched out over time. First, with maximum bonuses, the project will far exceed what the Master Plan — which was developed with extensive public participation and support — anticipated for the site. That Plan envisioned four buildings, which would be 4-7 stories in height plus a possible height bonus. However, the developer envisions — and the Council has tentatively authorized — a complex consisting of four 15 -story structures. Such a complex would be far out of scale with virtually all the other buildings in and near downtown and would, therefore, radically alter the character and identity of the city. The resulting transformation would be irreversible; the buildings would last for decades to come, whether they succeed or fail. Moreover, construction of this project might also divert investment away from other parts of the Riverfront Crossings District and thereby undermine our ambitions for that area. ' A video of this work session can be viewed at: https:Hcitychannel4.com/watch-online.html 2 See the Council's November 8, 2018, information packet, which is available at: https:Hiowacity.novusagenda. com/AgendaPublic/MeetingsResponsive.aspx 3 See my June 28, 2018, memo to the Council (attached). These bonuses would be based on: (1) dedication of the Capitol Street right-of-way to the City, (2) a transfer of density from the Tate Arms historic landmark site, and (3) assurance that the management and interior design of the building would help students mature safely and thrive academically. For details about the U of I's design requirements for its newest residence halls, see the June 2 email from David Kieff to Geoff and me. Second we have already a massive Lapzoning, which permits the owner to (at least) Quintuple the number of beds on the site from 200 to (at least) roughly 1,000. We did so by rezoning the site, which authorized the developer to build several structures up to 8 stories in height and the staff to increase that by two bonus stories subject to review by the Design Review Committee. The 12 Court Street site is a very good location for student -oriented housing, but, if it accommodates 1,000 or more students, we should carefully consider the project's potential effects on the off -campus student housing market. In my judgment, it would be unwise to enable one developer to control too large a share of off -campus student housing. It would also be unwise to permit the supply of off -campus student housing to increase so much and so quickly that it undermines the viability of apartment complexes that currently serve the student market.4 Third, there is no need to overreach: u zp oning coupled with modest bonuses would still yield very large increases in the tax base and property tax revenues. Increasing the tax base is not one of the elements listed in the FBC as warranting height bonuses, but it clearly has been a relevant factor in the Council's decision making. By rezoning the property, we already enabled the owner to, by right, increase the number of beds and property tax revenue on the site roughly 5 -fold. If we authorized height bonuses resulting in an average height of 12 stories as advocated in my June 28 memo, we would be enabling the City's property tax revenues to increase by —$1.28 million per year.5 Fourth, an increase in site-specific property tax revenues might be substantially offset by decreases elsewhere. In other words, we need to think about the net change in property tax revenues rather than base our decision entirely on gross property revenue generated by development on this site. On this point, I ask you to consider three factors: 1. Rental housing vacancy rates have been increasing significantly. As part of an unrelated rezoning, we received a market assessment which reported that rental vacancy rates had increased to 4.4% in 2017 and was expected to increase to 7% by 2019 as a result of imminent completion of several new multifamily development projects. (It is not clear to me whether the 7% projection included 12 Court Street's 2,000 beds.) 2. Increased vacancy rates might result in property devaluations and hence decreases in property tax revenue from other rental housing complexes. Shortly before we rezoned the property, I had a lengthy discussion with the owner of several apartment complexes. He expressed considerable concern about the recent and projected increase in rental housing vacancy rates and drew my attention to negative effects this is likely to have on the assessed value of his properties and others like his. These concerns were also expressed 4 In his July 31 memo to us, Geoff reported: "The combined owners of the proposed development have interest in and management of well over 1000 units and 3000 bedrooms in the Iowa City area. They manage an extremely large share of apartments in Iowa City with the majority of them rented to college students". By adding 2,000 beds from this proposed development, the developer's family would own at least roughly 25% of off -campus student housing. 5 In his June 28 memo to us, Geoff reported, "Based on conversations with the City Assessor and using an estimated unit count of 1000 [i.e., —2000 beds], we estimate the tax generation to be around $3.9 million for all taxing districts. Of the $3.9 million approximately $1.6 million would be generated for the City of Iowa City annually. The 2016 total taxes for the property were $250,921." to us in a letter we received from Larry Svoboda, the owner of Campus View Apartments. Svoboda claimed the number of incoming U of I students is declining, the number of vacant apartments is growing by leaps and bounds, vacancies will rise to critical levels, "rate wars" for survival will start, the big companies will take their profits and run, building values will decline, and some owners will simply walk away from their buildings. 3. The 15-sto1y scenario might be very risky for the developer. An August 14 Bloomberg News article titled, "How long will student housing be big business?", Noah Buhayar, Kristi Westgard, and Gillian Tan basically argued that investors in big new student - oriented housing projects face many risks.b If investors in such projects face many risks, then so too would Iowa City. Fifth, key risks for the developer and for the city are the possibility of (1) declining enrollments at the University and/or (2) a U of I policy decision to require 2nd year students to live on campus. University officials have told us the U of I does not intend to increase enrollment and that the current enrollment of 32,000 is generally felt to be the right size for the University. They also reminded us they are currently studying options to require first and second year students to live on campus, based on institutional objectives of student retention and success. If pursued, this policy shift would undoubtedly impact local apartment capacities and rents. Beginning in 2019, the University will conduct a small program that tests this live -on requirement within one of their existing residence halls. Moreover, after we rezoned the property, the University reported that its enrollment had dropped by about 550 students this year as compared with last and that its Mayflower Residence Hall was only about 60% occupied. Sixth, the upzoning we already approved will, when coupled with modest height bonuses, substantially increase the supply of affordable housing. City Code requires residential and mixed-use developments in the Riverfront Crossings District to include affordable housing, and no bonus is required to provide a further incentive. If one assumes an overall height bonus equivalent to an average height of 12 stories, the developer would have to contribute roughly 80 affordable units (160 beds) either on site or by paying a fee -in -lieu contribution. According to Geoff s June 28 memo, the equivalent fee -in -lieu contribution would be $6,469,600 (as compared with $8,087,000 for the 15 -story scenario). On this point, I agree with Mazahir that most of the affordable housing requirement should be met through a fee -in -lieu contribution. In brief, there are non -trivial uncertainties and risks associated with building new large-scale student housing on this site. In light of those risks and uncertainties, I strongly believe we should scale down the project and ensure that it is phased in over time rather than built quickly as a complex consisting of four 15 -story buildings. Such a scaled-down project would be more consistent with the Riverfront Crossings District's Master Plan, would provide high quality off -campus student housing close to the University, would yield very large increases in net property tax revenue to the city, would generate over $6 million for our Affordable Housing Fund, and would achieve high quality urban design that enhances the quality and character of the neighborhood. 6 See: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-14/how-long-will-student-housing-be-big-business Attachment To: City Council From: Mayor Jim Throgmorton Subject: Proposed Conditions for 12 Court Street Rezoning Date: June 28, 2018 Our agenda for Tuesday night's formal meeting includes the proposal to rezone 12 Court Street from RM -44 to RFC -SD. Approval of this rezoning could result in construction of what might be the largest residential development ever proposed in Iowa City. As such, it requires careful thought and discussion on our part. I generally support the proposed rezoning with the conditions recommended by the P&Z Commission. I do so primarily because the rezoning is largely consistent with the 2013 "Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan." This Master Plan is an excellent piece of work, which was developed with a great deal of public participation. Moreover, the property at 12 Court Street is an ideal location for higher density, well-managed student -oriented housing; rezoning with conditions recommended by the staff and the P&Z Commission would open up Capitol Street; and the rezoning would require any new residential structures on the site to include a substantial number of affordable units. It is also possible, but not certain, that the additional residential units would put more downward pressure on rents in general throughout the city. However, I also think it is necessary to attach additional conditions in order for the ultimate development to be more consistent with the Riverfront Crossings District Master Plan, as well as to address satisfactorily other concerns that have arisen during our past two meetings. Background When we opened the May 15 public hearing on the proposed rezoning, the Council had very little information about what the developer envisioned building on the site. All we had was a two-dimensional map showing the footprint of two rectangular buildings stretching from Burlington to Court, along with the Capitol Street right-of-way being dedicated to the City. I had heard that the developer expected to receive density/height bonuses that would maximize potential density. From this I inferred, but did not know for sure, that the developer envisioned building two elongated 15 -story structures. The proposed use was consistent with the Master Plan, but the intensity of the development appeared likely to be much greater than the 4-6 stories plus a possible height bonus recommended in that Plan. The discrepancy led me to say that I tentatively did not agree with the P&Z Commission's recommendation. As I indicate during the meeting, I did not necessarily oppose what the developer wanted to build; I simply did not know what he wanted to build. After considerable discussion, we continued the public hearing to May 29 so the developer could clarify his intentions. The developer agreed to do this. Upon opening the continued public hearing on May 29, we learned the developer envisioned building four 15 -story buildings, which would contain 800-1,000 residential units (primarily or perhaps exclusively for students) plus first floor retail. Except for the heights of the buildings, the birds -eye view image the developer provided appeared to be very similar to what was recommended in the Master Plan. If we rezoned the property as recommended without any new conditions, the developer could deviate from the Master Plan in important ways, subject to subsequent review by the P&Z Commission and subject to final approval by the City staff and council through the Form Based Code design review process. At least one Council member argued that there was no reason to delay the rezoning and that details would be resolved during the Form Based Code design review process. However, I strongly believed the council should propose conditions for the rezoning as a way of signaling clearly what it expects from the developer rather have the developer spend a lot of money designing the buildings only to risk having the council deny the bonuses. Likewise, I thought council members would find it very difficult to reject the bonuses once the developer had spent a substantial amount of money on design and going through staff review processes. Consequently, I argued we needed more time to identify and discuss possible conditions, which the council has a legal right to do. I also wanted to learn from P&Z Commissioners why they voted unanimously to support the proposed rezoning. When I asked Council members during the May 29 meeting whether they were inclined to agree with the commission's recommendation, 3 said they were and 3 said they were not. This meant we were required offer to consult with the commission and continue our public hearing to July 3. This continuation would not and did not delay the developer's project because the developer is not far enough along in his planning for the project. Moreover, if the rezoning is approved, the developer will still need to gain staff and council approval for any height bonuses he requests. When thinking about height bonuses, it is important to keep in mind that the developer has no legal "right" to the bonuses. Whether or not they would be granted is solely up to the council's discretion. In the days after our May 29 meeting, I learned that perhaps as many as 2,000 residents, almost all of whom would be undergraduates, would be housed in the proposed development. Accompanied by the City Manager, I subsequently spoke with key officials at the University of Iowa to learn what the University's interests are and about exploratory conversations it had held with the developer over the preceding 6+ months. These process has led me to conclude that the most important things we need to do are: (1) to ensure that any residential structures designed to house as many as 2,000 students be designed and managed in a way that will enable those students to thrive academically; (2) to ensure that the overall ensemble of buildings achieves a high standard of urban design and therefore enhances the quality and character of the neighborhood; (3) to ensure that the Capitol St. right- of-way and green spaces within the development are opened up, well -furnished, and well - landscaped; and (4) to enable the developer to transfer density earned by his preservation of Tate Arms. Recommended Conditions With these factors in mind, I propose that we amend the motion by adding the following conditions to the proposed rezoning: 1. The development must substantially conform with the footprint of the buildings shown on p. 61 of the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan ("Master Plan") and with the bird's eye view presented to the Council on May 29, 2018 ("Bird's Eye View"), copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 2. The development must include a landscaped and well -furnished pedestrian walkway running east -west between the buildings and an interior courtyard between the Voxman Music Building and the two easternmost buildings, as suggested in the Master Plan and shown in the Bird's Eye View. 3. The Owner shall retain an architect team to design both the exterior and interior components of the development. The architect team must have experience with both high quality urban design and large scale urban student housing and/or residence halls. The architect team shall be approved by the City Manager after consultation with the City Council. 4. In accordance with the Riverfront Crossing Form -Based Code (FBC), any request for bonus height shall "demonstrate excellence in building and site design, use high quality building materials, and be designed in a manner that contributes to the quality and character of the neighborhood." The development shall be eligible for height bonuses based only on public right-of-way dedication, historic preservation density transfer, and high-quality student housing. To assure that such quality and character is achieved, the following conditions shall apply to any bonus height: A. The average height of the four major buildings may not exceed 8 stories, and the maximum heights of those four buildings must vary harmoniously. For example, the buildings could be between 6 and 10 stories with any height in excess of 8 stories to be approved by Council in accordance with the provisions of City Code Section 14 -2G -7(G). B. If the Owner seeks to transfer development rights from Tate Arms, said transfer shall be allowable as a replacement for the E -W pedestrian walkway between the two westernmost buildings with a structure not exceeding 4 stories in lieu of additional height on the four major buildings. [Bob Miklo is checking to see how many square feet could be achieved in a 4 -story structure between the two westernmost buildings.] C. Condition 4A notwithstanding, an average of one additional story may be permitted for the four major buildings in return for the developer dedicating the former Capitol Street right-of-way back to the City. The additional stories shall be used such that the maximum heights of the four major buildings continue to vary harmoniously. D. Condition 4A notwithstanding, an average of one additional story may be permitted for the four major buildings for high quality student housing if the student -housing -related requirements in Section 14 -2G -7(G)(8) of the FBC are met. The additional stories shall be used such that the maximum heights of the four major buildings continue to vary harmoniously. E. In addition to the story indicated in Condition 4D, an average of two more stories may be permitted for the four major buildings if the interiors of the buildings are designed, maintained, and operated according to standards used by The University of Iowa in its newest residence halls. The additional stories shall be used such that the maximum heights of the four major buildings continue to vary harmoniously. rre r.ti� �i F•��lw•• . • t ay•t •'r � " • +h. SL)4; CapitaSrreet Srudenr Housing Bird's eye view presented to the Council on May 29, 2018 Item Number: 5. + r ui �1 lat • yyrrmr�� CITY Ok 10WA CITY www.icgov.org November 15, 2018 Letter to Mayor from President & CEO, U.S. Green Building Council: LEED city ATTACHMENTS: Description Letter to Mayor from U.S. Green Building Council I usGBc November 14, 2018 2101 LST. NW SUITE 500 J111, Throgmorton WASHINGTON, Dc 20037 Mayor 202 828-7422 USGBc.ORG 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA Mahesh Ramanulam Dear Mayor Throgmorton, David Gottrned It is my pleasure to inform you that today the U.S. Green Building Council is recognizing your city Michael Italiano 5 Richard Fednzzi as a LEED City. Your accomplishment in achieving STAR certification has qualified you for this honor. On November 14, USGBC will announce that the STAR Community Rating System will be fully integrated into our LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities certification programs. With this move, we will align LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities with STATs key performance goals and welcome your continued engagement and improvement. Internationally recognized urban sustainability rating systems, LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities provides third -party verification of the current performance of built -out cities and communities and helps them develop responsible, sustainable, and specific plans for green energy, water, waste, transportation and many other factors that contribute to the human experience. Through the integration of the STAR Community Rating System into LEED for Cities and Communities and STAR Communities into USGBC, we will be much closer to advancing sustainable cities and communities around the world. I would like to personally welcome you and the citizens of your city- to the LEED for Cities program. You are among the vanguard cities in the world who are leading buildings and places toward the highest standards of sustainability and ensuring a higher standard of living for your citizens. Along with the 75+ other certified cities and communities, you constitute an elite group of leaders who are demonstrating the power of radical transparency to ensure greater levels of performance. Your leadership is sure to serve as a model for city planners and cities around the world.. Hilari �7arnadore, the director of the STAR Communities program, is now Director of the LEED for Cities and Communities program. She can provide seamless continuity for you and your staff and answer any questions you may have about this important development. As I mentioned, we will be making a public announcement via press release of the integration of all certified STAR Communities into the family of LEED for Cities and Communities on November 14, 2018. Please keep this information embargoed until this time. If you wish to issue a release of your own, please contact Taryn Holowka, Senior Nice President of Marketing, Communications & Advocacy at USGBC: tholowka(ausgbc.org. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead. Respectfully yours, Mahesh Ramanujam - President & CEO, U.S. Green Building Council FINAL release: embargoed until 1 PM CT 11/14 STAR Community Rating System to be Fully Integrated into USGBC's LEED for Cities & Communities Programs USGBC unites with STAR Communities to advance healthy, green and economically strong cities and communities (Washington, DC) November 14, 2018—Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that the STAR Community Rating System, which offers certification for sustainable communities, will be fully integrated into USGBC's LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities programs. This integration will help advance healthy, green and economically strong cities and communities — and reflects USGBC's partnership with STAR Communities, the non-profit that runs the STAR rating system. USGBC's LEED for Cities and Communities programs provide third -party verification of the current performance of built -out cities and communities. "Integrating the STAR Community Rating System into LEED for Cities and Communities, will bring us closer to our goal of advancing sustainable cities and communities around the world," said Mahesh Ramanujam, president & CEO. "We are helping cities develop responsible, sustainable and specific plans for energy, water, waste, transportation and many other factors that contribute to raising the standard of living for all people around the world." The 75 cities and communities that have achieved STAR certification and the 20 additional cities and communities that are seeking STAR certification will now transfer into the family of LEED for Cities and Communities. Hilari Varnadore, the director of the STAR Communities program, has also joined USGBC as the Director of the LEED for Cities and Communities program. "STAR has been a longtime collaborator with USGBC, said Hilari Varnadore, Director, USGBC. "In fact, the STAR Community Rating System was inspired by LEED, and developed with LEED in mind. Through this integration, these exceptional STAR communities will reach an even higher level of leadership where they will be able to benchmark their current performance, hone in on targeted metrics to achieve continuous improvement, and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, human health and economic prosperity. They also send the signal to city planners and policy makers that radical transparency and accountability are necessary to ensure a new generation of places where people, nature and businesses can all thrive." The City of Columbia, South Carolina was recently certified under STAR. "As mayor of the City of Columbia, South Carolina I could not be more pleased that our city's performance — and continued commitment to improve that performance — qualifies us to join the illustrious ranks of LEED Cities around the world," said Mayor Steve Benjamin, also Chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. "Our STAR certification - earned last December has provided a great foundation for future work with the U.S. Green Building Council, and we look forward to openly tracking and communicating our continued social, economic and environmental performance so that the people of Columbia can be assured of our measurable progress." The development of equitable, safe, healthy, sustainable cities and communities at USGBC dates back to the development of LEED for Neighborhood Development more than a decade ago. As new technologies are developed and new strategies devised, there is a growing consciousness of the collective role sustainability plays in human health and wellness. "At USGBC, we have a vision that buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation," added Ramanujam. "In order to realize a sustainable future for all, the next generation of green building must focus on the development of smart and resilient cities and communities. Our cities must champion equitable, safe and healthy development policies; advanced technologies that improve the performance of their communities and cities; and incorporate concepts like wellness and human experience into city planning, development and management." Cities and communities face many challenges in this day and age—citizens are demanding more transparency and information about the places where they live, work, learn and play. LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities address these concerns on a global scale. LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities programs are helping to accelerate the leadership now being shown by city and community leaders. LEED helps cities and communities benchmark current performance, track performance metrics, communicate continuous improvement, educate residents, visitors and business owners to demonstrate commitment to sustainability, human health and economic prosperity. As a result, local governments are becoming laboratories of innovation and leadership, and have an enormous opportunity to initiate a dynamic dialogue with citizens and earn their trust in the process. Item Number: 6. + r ui �1 lat • yyrrmr�� CITY Ok IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 15, 2018 Memorandum from Neighborhood and Development Services Director: Affordable Housing Action Plan Update ATTACHMENTS: Description Memo from NDS Director Affordable Housing Update CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: November 14, 2018 To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager From: Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood and Development Services Director Re: Affordable Housing Action Plan Update The City Council approved fifteen affordable housing strategies to encourage and develop additional affordable housing in Iowa City on June 21, 2016. The strategies and their corresponding status can be found on the table below. Strategy Status 1. Continue to fund existing local FY19 budget includes $200,000 for GRIP & programs including GRIP (owner -occupied $180,000 for the UniverCity program (three housing rehab.) and UniverCity. homes). To date, the City has purchased 68 homes for the UniverCity program. 65 have been rehabilitated and sold for homeownership. ® 2. Adopt an Affordable Housing Completed 6/2016. Requirement for the Riverfront Crossings District. (10% of total units for 10 years or fee in lieu) ® 3. Adopt code amendments that enable Completed 6/2016. the FUSE Housing First (Cross Park Place) use in the community. 24 1 -bedroom apartments for persons who are chronically homeless and habitually cycle through mental health services, corrections systems, shelter and support services. 3. Cross Park Place update: Cont. Anticipate opening in January 2019. - 10-2-18 Council approved a Targeted r_r Preference for individuals referred by Shelter House for HUD funded Permanent Supportive Housing. Converted 5% of tenant based vouchers to project -based vouchers. 24 project based vouchers will support Cross Park Place (FUSE project). z 4. FY19 Budget Process: Provide aline FY19 budget includes $1,000,000 for item for affordable housing (goal of affordable housing. $500,000 based on budget conditions). November 15, 2018 Page 2 ® 5. Distribution of Affordable Housing The FY19 breakdown of funds: dollars: • $500,000 to be issued to the HTF in August 50% to the Housing Trust Fund of 2019. Johnson County (HTF) • $250,000 reserved for land banking. 25% held in reserve for land ($711,000 available. Currently evaluating banking possibilities.) • 5% reserved for emergent . $50,000 reserved for emergent situations. situations (if unused, reserved for Any remaining balance, as of 6/30/2019, will land banking) be shifted to land banking. • 20% directed through HCDC for • $200,000 directed through HCDC for LIHTC LIHTC support or supplemental aid support. for housing applications M 6. Hold the $1,500,000* million in City Council approved an agreement for Housing Authority funds for an Augusta Place on 5/2/2017. The City will opportunity to leverage significant purchase six units for permanent affordable private investment and/or to rental housing at $1,080,000. The City develop/acquire low income anticipates the building will be completed in replacement housing. August 2019. *$2.5 million was available, $1.0 City Council approved a developer's agreement million committed to the Chauncey for the Chauncey building on 6/18/2015. The units, for a balance of $1.5 million) City will purchase five units at $1,000,000 for affordable rental housing. The City anticipates the building will be completed in August 2019. There is approximately $420,000 remaining to develop/acquire low income replacement housing. 0 7. Consider an annexation policy that Completed 7/17/2018. provides for affordable housing 10% of total units affordable for preferably 20 contributions. years or more. ® 8. Consider use of TIF on a case by Development agreement for Foster Road case basis to support residential approved 7/17/18. Anticipated to generate $2-3 development and/or annexation million for affordable housing over 10 years. through the provision of public infrastructure and capture the Staff evaluating multiple possibilities including required LMI set-aside for use McCollister and Forest View Drive. throughout the community (Ex: McCollister and Foster Road). ❑ 9. Consider regulatory changes to • Parking waived in Riverfront Crossings for City Code: affordable housing, June 2016. • Waive parking requirements for affordable housing units. Staff initiated a review by soliciting input • Review possible changes to the from the Home Builders Association and the multi -family design standards for Johnson County Affordable Homes all units in an effort to reduce cost Coalition. Recommendations will be and expedite approvals. forthcoming in early 2099. • Eliminate minimum size requirements for PUDs. • Increase allowable bedrooms from 3 to 4 outside the University Impact Area (keep occupancy at 3 unrelated). November 15, 2018 Page 3 Should you have any questions about the strategies or their status, please contact me at 319.356.5244 or tracy-hightshoe@iowa-city.org. • Permit more building types by right as opposed to requiring a PUD process (density, multiplex units, cottage clusters, etc.). ® 10. Pursue a form -based code for the The consultant analysis of a form based code Alexander Elementary neighborhood was completed in September 2017. NDS staff and the Northside. anticipates entering contract with Opticos in December 2018. ® 11. Strategically seek LIHTC projects RFP scheduled annually. through an RFP process overseen by • Awarded the Del Ray Ridge LP project the HCDC (in conjunction with #5). $330,000 (FY17 & 18 funds). 33 units (29 LIHTC, 4 market rate units) at 628 S. Dubuque Street. Awarded IC Housing Group, LLC $200,000 (FY19 funds). 36 units (32 LIHTC, 4 market rate units) located off Herbert Hoover Highway, east of Eastbury Street. ❑ 12. Create a committee of staff, Committee of six community members and City developers and other interested staff formed to review tax exemption stakeholders to determine the viability possibilities. First meeting held 1/17/17. Staff and potential parameters of a tax anticipates a recommendation for Council in abatement program that would early 2019. support affordable housing. M 13. Exempt the Riverfront Crossings Completed 4/2017 from the Affordable Housing Location Model (AHLM) and consider modifications to reduce size of restricted areas and/or account for neighborhood densities (consider University Impacted and Downtown neighborhoods for exclusion as well). ® 14. Tenant Displacement Completed 10/2017 Council approval of major site plans when 12 or more households will be displaced and there is no accompanying rezoning. • Such applications would require a transition plan to better inform residents and the public (requires a comprehensive plan and a site plan ordinance amendment). ® 15. Rent abatement for emergency Completed 10/2017 orders when vacation of property is not necessary • Increase education about housing code violations and how to report. Should you have any questions about the strategies or their status, please contact me at 319.356.5244 or tracy-hightshoe@iowa-city.org. Item Number: 7. + r ui �1 lat • yyrrmr�� CITY Ok IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 15, 2018 Letter from State Historian, State Historical Society of Iowa to Historic Preservation Planner: First Unitarian Church ATTACHMENTS: Description Letter from State Historian First Unitarian Church IOWA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS CHRIS KRAMER, ACTING DIRECIOR November 9, 2018 Jessica Bristow, Kevin Boyd Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission Jessica-Bristowtcbiowa-citv.org, kevinmbovdCcDgmail.com Via Email RE: First Unitarian Church Dear Friends: KIM REYNOLDS. GOVERNOR ADAM GREGG. LT. GOVERNOR We are pleased to inform you that the above named property, which is located within your community, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places effective October 5, 2018. Listing in the National Register provides the following benefits: Consideration in the planning for Federal, federally licensed, and federally assisted projects. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires Federal agencies allow the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation an opportunity to comment on projects affecting historic properties listed in the National Register. For further information please refer to 36 CFR 800. Eligibility for Federal tax benefits. If a property is listed in the National Register, certain Federal tax provisions may apply. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 revises the historic preservation tax incentives authorized by Congress in the Tax Reform Act of 1976, the Revenue Act of 1978, the Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980, the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981, and Tax Reform Act of 1984, and as of January 1, 1987, provides for a 20 percent investment tax credit with a full adjustment to basis for rehabilitating historic commercial, industrial, and rental residential buildings. The former 15 percent and 20 percent investment Tax Credits (ITCs) for rehabilitations of older commercial buildings are combined into a single 10 percent ITC for commercial or industrial buildings built before 1936. The Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980 provides Federal tax deductions for charitable contributions for conservation purposes of partial interests in historically important land areas or structures. For further information please refer to 36 CFR 67 and Treasury Regulation Sections 1.48-12 (ITCs) and 1.170A-14 (charitable contributions). Consideration of historic values in the decision to issue a surface coal mining permit where coal is located, in accord with the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977. For further information, please refer to 30 CFR 700 et seq. Qualification for Federal and State grants for historic preservation when funds are available. Eligibility for State Tax Credits for rehabilitation. Properties listed on the National Register, eligible for listing on the National Register or Barns constructed before 1934 are eligible to apply for a 25 percent state tax credit for rehabilitation. The cost of a 24 -month qualified rehabilitation project would exceed either $25,000 or 25 percent of the fair market value for a residential property or barn less the land before rehabilitation - whichever is less. For commercial properties, the rehabilitation project would STATE HIST'ORICAI BUILDING • 600 F LOCUST Si, • uES MOINES. 1A 70319 ,15.1ti1.51I I • IOWACUOURE GOV exceed 50 percent of the assessed value of the property less the land before rehabilitation - whichever is less. The State Historic Preservation office must approve the rehabilitation work before an amount of tax credits will be reserved for your project. There are limited credits available each year. Please see the Iowa SPHO website for further information at https:Hiowaculture.gov/history/preservation/tax- incentives. Sincerely, Laura Sadowsky State Historian State Historical Society of Iowa IOWA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS SIAIL FI ISIORICAL BUILDING • 600 E. LOCUST S1 • DES MOINES, IA 50319 • 515.281.5111 • IOWACULIURE.GOV Item Number: 8. + r ui �1 lat • yyrrmr�� CITY Ok 10WA CITY www.icgov.org November 15, 2018 Civil Service Entrance Examination: Animal Services Officer ATTACHMENTS: Description Civil Service Animal Services Officer I � 1 V7r -f =j4 1 q� - CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (3 t 9) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.tcgov.org November 9, 2018 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination -- Animal Services Officer 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 Animal Services Officer. Jonte Thornton IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Melis a Jensen M - �r ,. `fir, Item Number: 9. + r ui �1 lat • yyrrmr�� CITY Ok 10WA CITY www.icgov.org November 15, 2018 Airport Commission: October 18 ATTACHMENTS: Description Airport Commission October 18 October 18, 2018 Page 1 MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2018 — 6:00 P.M. AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING Members Present: Minnetta Gardinier, Derek LaBrie, Christopher Lawrence Members Absent: Warren Bishop, Robert Libby Staff Present: Eric Goers, Michael Tharp Others Present: Todd Allyn, Toby Myers, Melissa Underwood, Bob Cohrs DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action): None. DETERMINE QUORUM: The meeting was called to order at 6:01 P.M. by Acting Chair/Secretary Lawrence. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Members first reviewed the minutes of the September 26, 2018, meeting. LaBrie moved to accept the minutes of the September 26, 2018, meeting, as presented. Lawrence seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0, Bishop and Libby absent. City Attorney Goers noted at this time that with the absence of the Chair, Bob Libby, they should approve temporary Chair and Secretary. Lawrence, as Secretary, became the Acting Chair and Gardinier volunteered to be Acting Secretary. Lawrence moved that he serve as Acting Chair and that Gardinier then serve as Acting Secretary. LaBrie seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0, Bishop and Libby absent. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: a. FAA/IDOT Projects: AECOM / David Hughes L Obstruction Mitigation — Tharp noted that Hughes is not present this evening but that Todd Allyn with AECOM is here instead. Continuing, Tharp noted that he was part of a conference call with the FAA earlier in the week, in regards to this project. He stated that the FAA is doing some research in regards to the City's zoning ordinances, before moving forward with this. Allyn stated that the FAA was requesting permanent October 18, 2018 Page 2 easements for all of the properties affected in this project. Goers further explained what the `permanent easement' issue entails and why this is being further investigated. He then responded to Member questions and concerns regarding the City's policies and how the Airport might handle such matters in the future. ii. North T -Hangar Restroom — Tharp stated that this project is now complete and staff is recommending that the Commission accept it as such. 1. Consider a resolution accepting project as complete — Lawrence moved to accept the project as complete, with Resolution #A18-08. Gardinier seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0, Bishop and Libby absent. iii. Terminal Apron Rehab — Tharp stated that they are currently waiting for the State to get back with them on the grant. The plan would be to do design over the winter, with construction in the spring. Allyn stated that they will definitely work with Jet Air on the phasing of this project. iv. FAA Supplemental AIP Program — Tharp stated that this program is due to Congress giving the FAA an extra $1 billion. He briefly noted the rules that apply to the use of these funds. He stated that staff is proposing to apply for three projects — the larger apron expansion, the parallel taxiway, and the runway rehab program. If awarded, the grants under this program are 100%. Allyn further clarified what the program calls out for in projects. He asked Members what their thoughts were on the three proposed ones. The Commission talked about these projects at some length, especially from a safety perspective. Increased traffic was another area of discussion, as the Airport continues to see its numbers increase. b. FBO / Flight Training Reports i. Jet Air — Toby Myers with Jet Air shared the monthly maintenance reports with Members. He stated that they did a lot of mowing in September and October. As for flight training, he noted that business continues to increase. As of last night, they were at 98.5 hours of instruction just in October, and with several more today, they are up to 102-103. Myers noted that the Great Plains Air Expo that was held last week had a good turnout for a daytime event. Continuing, Myers stated that they added four new charter pilots in the last several weeks. C. Airport Operations i. Management 1. Airport Viewing Area — Tharp reported that this project is about 95% done. He added that the kiosks have been installed now. 2. 2019-2023 Consultant Selection RFQ — Tharp stated that every five years they go through a process to select an engineering firm to provide consulting services for the Airport. The FAA has to then give their blessing to whomever is selected. Tharp gave Members some insight into the process and what they can expect as they move forward. He noted that the way he has the dates set up currently, everything would culminate at the December Commission meeting. Discussion continued on this process, with October 18, 2018 Page 3 Tharp stating that his goal would be to push the RFQ out to the public by November 1St, giving them about a month to respond. LaBrie stated that he will be out of the country for the December meeting but that he is okay with moving ahead as discussed. Members then briefly talked about the review subcommittee, which would be involved in reviewing the applications received, and the timeline to complete this process. Tharp will let Members know of any special meeting needs. 3. Consider a resolution setting a public hearing for a ground lease with Westside Automotive LLC — Goers spoke to Members about the proposed lease, which was previously talked - about in Executive Session. He reminded Members of this session and what was discussed there, noting that what he has come back with is $600 per month for leasing the entire parcel, for a five-year term, with a second five-year term tenant option with a CPI escalator. The need for a public hearing is due to the fact that the lease is more than three -years in length. LaBrie moved to consider Resolution #A18-09 as discussed. Lawrence moved to second the motion. The motion carried 3-0, Bishop and Libby absent. ii. Zoning Code — Tharp noted that while updating the Airport master plan they had discussed the need to also update the zoning code to reflect any changes. He stated that he has obtained quotes from several firms that would assist them in doing this zoning code review and update, and Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. is the recommended bid to go with. Melissa Underwood then spoke with the Commission, giving clarity to what is being proposed under this change. 1. Consider a resolution approving a contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. - Lawrence moved to approve Resolution #A18-10 approving contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. per discussion. LaBrie seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0, Bishop and Libby absent. iii. Budget — Tharp noted that the subcommittee has met to review the FY20 budget. He stated that he worked with several City departments, as well. He spoke to some of the budget items being included for FY20 and stated that what is being proposed is an operating budget with revenues of just over $363,000 and expenses of $387,000. Therefore a request is being made of the City for $24,000 worth of operational support. Tharp stated that they have roughly $120,000 of cash that is usable, with $100,000 in emergency reserve. Gardinier then asked for some clarification from Tharp on certain budget items. Lawrence moved to submit the FY20 budget as presented. LaBrie seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0, Bishop and Libby absent. iv. Events — Tharp stated that he had nothing at this time. Members briefly talked about annual events, such as Young Eagles, and also about getting new events to come to the Airport. Gardinier spoke to the balloon events and if they would want to contact any of those groups. d. Commission Members' Reports — Gardinier shared that she flew to Canada this past weekend. The Air Race Classic goes into Canada this next year and she is checking out the various stops. October 18, 2018 Page 4 e. Staff Report — Tharp stated that he will be out of the office next Friday. He then shared that the fifth Member of the Airport Commission has been appointed — Warren Bishop. He is expected at the next meeting, according to Tharp. SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR: The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. in the Airport Terminal Building. ADJOURN: Lawrence moved to adjourn the meeting at LaBrie 7:20 P.M. LaBrie seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0, Bishop and Libby absent. CHAIRPERSON DATE October 18, 2018 Page 5 Airport Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD 2017-2018 Key: X = Present X/E = Present for Part of Meeting O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = Not a Member at this time TERM o ` 0 N 0 N 0 W 0 ? 0 Cn 0 01 0 = 0 0 0 0 -i 0 NAME EXP. co ao W 00 co co 00 0o 00 00 co Warren 06/30/22 N N N N N N 0/ Bishop NM NM NM M M NM M M M M E M i nnetta 07/01/19 0 Gardinier X X X X X /E X X X X Robert Libby 07/01/20 O/ O/ O/ X X X E X X X X E E Christopher 07/01/21 Lawrence X X X X X X X X X X Derek LaBrie 07101122 N N N NM NM NM M M NM M X X X X Key: X = Present X/E = Present for Part of Meeting O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = Not a Member at this time