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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-04-02 Info Packet� � 1 I iL f� Na� 40M, *W 4 4�� CITY O IOWA A CITY www.icgov.org City Council Information Packet IP1. Council Tentative Meeting Schedule April 7 Work Session April 2, 2020 IP2. Work Session Agenda IP3. Climate Action Commission: Recommendations for the 100 -day report, "Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions" IP4. Pending City Council Work Session Topics Miscellaneous IPS. 2019-20 Deer Management Program - Final Repor IP6. Email from Ruth Slezak: City Council [Staff Response Included] IP7. Email from Kathy Cunneen: Time to close Iowa City's parks {Response from Mayor included] IP8. Email from South District Neighborhood Association: Resources for the days ahead IP9. Statehouse News- Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Iowans Need to Know IP10. Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: News and Updates IP11. 2020 Building Statistics IP12. Civil Service Examination: Maintenance Worker I I - Pools IP13. Civil Service Examination: Maintenance Worker I - Streets Draft Minutes IP14. Community Police Review Board: March 10 I11315. Historic Preservation Commission: March 12 IP16. Parks & Recreation Commission: March 11 April 2, 2020 City of Iowa City Page 1 Late Handouts Distributed +— -2-o (Date) � r 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 Agenda — April 7, 2020 Inbrr mbn submifted bekveen distribufion of packet on Thursday and dose of business on Monday. Late Hanft4s): Consent Calendar Item 7 Setting Public Hearings: Item 7.d 2020 Water Pavement Patching (see revised cost estimate) Item 8 Correspondence: Item 8.d C0VI13-19 Issues: Kathryn Atkinson Regular Formal Agenda Item 10 Lease Agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company for a Solar Energy System at Waterworks Prairie Park (Requested materials by Council member Taylor) (See correspondence from Robert Sessions (x2), Karen Sivitz, Barbara Anderson, Susan Safterberg, Jose Morcuende, Ulpiana Gonzalez, & Irene Morcuende- Gonzalez, Jane Van Voorhis (x2), Stephen Sprouse, Jim Walters, Drew Dillman, Santiago Ortega Gutierrez & Marta Lopez Vicente, Beverly Prem, Pat Bowen, Laura Ankrum, Gary Levitz, Pam Terrill, Todd McCafferty, Caroline Dieterie, Rids & Angie Adrian, Kevin Boyd, Deborah Cobb, Dawn Frary, Dana Simcox, Mike Zimmermann, Samantha Fenn, Brook Hoover, Laurie Cummins, Fredric Haberer, Jill Kahn, Silvia Seochi, Molly Suter, Barbara Laughlin, Meghan McGonigal-Kenny, Maria Teresa Bertorello, Katharine Nicholson, Alyssa Bowman, Jesse Carlson, & Ruby Carlson, Pamela Ballard, Emily Schiefer, Susan Davisson, Katy McLaughlin, Jamie Wilson, Steve Horowitz, Mariola Espinosa, Mark K iimler, Angela Bellew, Steve Roach, Casey Mahon, Allison Jaynes, Sarah Woolley, Arlene Dradk, Sharon Berkowitz, Kathleen Janz, Kathleen Kameridk, Maggie Carrel, Jean Ives, Emma Stapleton, Chris Martin, Lucy Luxenburg, Rachel Garms, Matthew Weitzel, Jacque McClure, Beverly Williams, Mary Mayo, Tim Whaylen, Kristin Sellers, Shirley Clarke, Christina Sturtevant, Vicki Curran, Joy Harrington) Infix Packet of 4/2 IP 9 Statehouse News -Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Iowans Need to Know (x2) Item Number: 1. CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule ATTACHMENTS: Description Council Tentative Meeting Schedule r I City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule —0 --64 Subject to change CITY OF IOWA CITY April 2, 2020 Date Time Meeting Location Tuesday, April 7, 2020 5:00 PM Work Session via Zoom Meeting Platform 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2020 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, May 5, 2020 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2020 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, June 9, 2020 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2020 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2020 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2020 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2020 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting >< _ 4 CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 Work Session Agenda ATTACHMENTS: Description Work Session Agenda Item Number: 2. Z L% ii� CITY OF IOVVA CITY 410 Fast Washington Street i0wa City. Iowa 52240-1926 019) 356-5000 019) 3S6-5009 MX wtyw. icgov.org Electronic City Council Work Session Agenda Tuesday, April 712020 Zoom Meeting Platform 5:00 PM (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting is being held because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical due to concerns forthe health and safety of Council members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19. You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the followinq websites: If you have- no computer or smarThone, you can wall in by.once by dialing (312) 626-6799 and entering the meeting ID 646 015 7242 when prompted. • Climate Action Commission Presentation on Recommendations Related to the 100 Day Accelerating Climate Actions Report [IP3] • COVID-19 Update • Clarification of Agenda Items • Information Packet Discussion [March 26, April 2] • Council updates on assigned hoards, commissions, and committees Item Number: 3. INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 Climate Action Commission: Recommendations for the 100 -day report, "Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions" /_1AG_Ta:IMI=1zIII IR1 Description Climate Action Commission: Recommendations for the 100 -day report, "Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions" Iowa City Climate Action Commission Recommendations for the 100 -day report, "Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions" March 16, 2020 Iowa City City Council Members, The five current Climate Action Commission working groups — Buildings, Transportation, Waste, Equity and Adaptation, and Outreach — reviewed the actions outlined in the 100 -day report "Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions" produced by City staff and presented to you. Each working group provided recommendations on priorities and/or suggested revisions to the actions or timeline of implementation. This summary highlights some of the themes presented by the working groups, but all the feedback has been incorporated for your consideration into the action items table format. Each working group approached the review of the report a little differently. Some provided specific actions that should be prioritized, while others provided feedback on each action within their area of focus. No matter the approach, all the suggestions should help further the implementation of the proposed actions. It should first be recognized the Climate Action Commission, as a whole, recommends ALL the actions be implemented at some point. It's our understanding City staff intend to do this, given they proposed a staggered timeline for implementation. Generally, the working groups prioritized and provided feedback on the education -based actions. These are steps the City can directly take to encourage awareness and promote community action that is otherwise outside of direct municipal control. One could think of the education steps as a climate action campaign to generate a groundswell of support and action across the community. The working groups, especially Buildings, recognized the importance of both incentive -based and regulatory -based approaches, which reach different kinds of stakeholders and individuals in the community. It should also be noted two of the working groups recommended Adaptation Project Action #4 — Equity Review of Neighborhood and Population Outreach be made a higher priority. This is an action that will have a significant impact on all the other actions and is important to our community as a whole. Finally, each action will need a robust implementation plan with specific goals, required resources (personnel and financial), identified metrics as part of reporting, a specific timeline for targeted achievement, identified stakeholders (including those that will be impacted), and an equitable approach. The equity and adaptation working group noted the overall report lacks specific actions and implementation timelines concerning equity, instead simply outlining broader objectives. Equity concerns could take a back seat to other major themes if not considered in more detail as part of the implementation plans for each action. In closing, the Climate Action Commission is impressed with the breadth of engagement City staff have outlined in their report and the level of dedication the City is planning in terms of resource allocation, both in staffing and innovative financial planning. We look forward to working with City staff throughout implementation of the actions and further engaging the community on these efforts. Sincerely, The Iowa City Climate Action Commission Accelerating Iowa City's Actions City staff has developed a list of specific actions that can be further explored and implemented in the near-term, which collectively would accelerate our progress toward our carbon emissions reduction goals. The actions are broken up into the Climate Action and Adaption Plan categories of Buildings, Transportation, Waste, Adaptation and Sustainable Lifestyle. Within each of these five key areas, staff has developed recommendations that encompass Education, Incentives, Regulation, City Policy, and Public Projects. Financial and human resources will be necessary to carry out the vast majority of the proposed actions. Those elements will be discussed in subsequent sections of this report. Report actions have color -coded shading to provide a general sense of timeline as follows: Green: Action can be initiated by end of 2020 but may be ongoing through 2030. Commission: Recommend calling this 'Phase 1. Blue: Action can be initiated between 2021-2023 but may be ongoing through 2030. Commission: Recommend calling this 'Phase 2'. Orange: Action can be initiated between 2024-2025 but may be ongoing through 2030 Commission: Recommend calling this 'Phase 3. Recommendation from the Climate Action Commission: Add phasing to each of the actions in addition to the color - coding. Not everyone can read colors, so written text that addresses phasing would be beneficial. 1 Buildings The Climate Action and Adaptation Plan states that existing buildings account for approximately 82% of community -wide emissions, making them the largest source of emissions. Thus, improving the performance of our existing building stock and ensuring new construction has the smallest carbon footprint possible is absolutely critical. These objectives are hindered by the fact that municipalities cannot regulate construction beyond what is permitted by the State of Iowa Energy Code. The community must be as creative and resourceful as possible when crafting our strategies. While reducing overall energy consumption and expanding renewables is important, we must recognize that our electric supply is becoming increasingly renewable (51.4% renewable in 2018 from MidAmerican Energy) requiring a large part of our strategy to focus on electrification and reduced dependency on natural gas for heating and other uses. This can be challenging with certain types of buildings, given cost and technological options that may be available. Overall Recommendations from the Climate Action Commission, Buildings Working Group: Staff have compiled a thorough list of actions that is appropriately prioritized overall and will make the changes the City and community need. At the same time, the group suggests Council consider the following changes: 1. Incorporate the suggestions listed below to make the following first priority actions most successful: Education #1, Education #2, Incentive #1, Incentive #2, Regulation #1, Regulation #2. 2. Move Education #3 from the second to first priority group (from "blue" phase 2 to "green" phase 1). 3. Move Incentive #6 from second to first priority. 4. Slightly revise Incentive #7 as noted below. 5. Consider moving Incentive #10 from "orange" phase 3to higher priority ("blue" phase 2 or "green" phase 1). 6. Significantly revise City Policy #1. 2 Plan Required Commission Feedback Action Description Alignment Resources 1 Promote Energy Through advertisements, 1.1-1.2, Financial, High priority action. Efficiency and social media, special event 1.6 City Staff Climate Ambassadors can assist with Performance Tips engagement, and the *(CMO, this action. to the Public AmeriCorps program, COM, 0TH), Share the city climate actions with the *(Next Step), provide the public with Community Iowa City Community School District in Phase 1 practical tips and Action a way that promotes student and strategies they can family engagement. implement in their home Use a website to showcase home or business. energy efficiency success stories. Leverage educational tie-ins to Incentive #1 and Incentive #2 (see below). Request MidAmerican metrics for neighborhood or other more specific 2 2 Partner with Work with existing Stakeholders to community organizations Promote Green such as the Home Builders Building and Association, Iowa City Rehabilitation Area Association of *(New), Phase 1 Realtors, The Greater Performance in Iowa City Landlord the Multiple Association, the Johnson Listing Services Clean Energy District and (MLS) Property the Chamber of Inventory Commerce to promote *(New), Phase 2 green building practices. 3 Encourage the Homebuyers utilize MLS 1.1 & 1.6 Local Realtor data to influence and measure energy efficiency Community to purchasing decisions. Include Energy Energy performance is not Potentially involve the UI. (This Performance in currently a part of local the Multiple MLS inventories but could Listing Services help homebuyers make (MLS) Property educated decisions and Inventory encourage sellers to *(New), Phase 2 proactively improve Community efficiency. Action work intersects with green buildings. Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recrei localized data that would allow for more robust evaluation but also to help inform residents. Encourage Iowa City Area Association of Realtors to include a "Home Energy Score" and other opportunities to 'green the MLS'. This action has a potential impact on broader demographics in the community and be a driver for the public demand greater energy efficiency in the local building stock. Will likely require more engagement from key outreach personnel rather than just staff time. This type of action has been implemented successfully in communities across the country. Precedents and examples from those communities should be shared and documents provided to the local ICAAR. Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; ition; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others 3 Provide a reporting tool for homeowners to effectively understand and measure energy efficiency changes. Use the aggregated data to map changes throughout the city. Potentially involve the UI. (This reporting tool suggestion also applies to Incentives #1 and #2.) Financial, High priority action. City Staff Consider aspects of Education #2 that *(NDS, may need to be done prior to CMO, 0TH), Education #1. Community Include other jurisdictions' staff whose Action work intersects with green buildings. This action could benefit from more explicit inclusion of equity such as: • Add an equity -focused stakeholder (e.g. Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition). • Add affordable housing as a consideration. • Add EHR as a resource. Financial Consider moving this from "blue" *(CMO, phase 2 to "green" phase 1 priority. OTH), The Buildings Working Group has Community already started outreach on this effort. Action Encourage Iowa City Area Association of Realtors to include a "Home Energy Score" and other opportunities to 'green the MLS'. This action has a potential impact on broader demographics in the community and be a driver for the public demand greater energy efficiency in the local building stock. Will likely require more engagement from key outreach personnel rather than just staff time. This type of action has been implemented successfully in communities across the country. Precedents and examples from those communities should be shared and documents provided to the local ICAAR. Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; ition; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others 3 Enhanced Energy construction projects. 4 m Plan Required Commission Feedback Ac!tipionW Description Alignment Resources 1 Offer Free Home Expand previously 1.1 Financial High Priority Action. Energy commenced efforts to offer *(CMO), See additional specific Assessments free home energy testing Community recommendations below this table. through Green and weatherization Action Iowa AmeriCorps through AmeriCorps. *(Next Step) Phase 1 2 Enhance Energy Ensure that City housing 1.1 Financial High Priority Action. Standards for rehabilitation programs *(CMO, PR, Ensure there is a performance City sufficiently incorporate PW, NDS) protocol. Rehabilitation energy efficiency measures, Do blower door test before, during Projects electrification, renewable and after rehabilitation projects. *(Next Step) energy, trees and Phase 1 stormwater quality As a tie-in to Education 1, educate new improvements as budgets owners on operations and perhaps allow. require them to share energy data for a few years or set them up with an iEnergy Star tracking account. Consider an approach to multi -family developments like they have done successfully in Minneapolis. 3 Coordinate Plan multi -day 1.1 Financial, Support this action. Neighborhood neighborhood blitzes that City Staff Energy Blitz provide education to *(CMO, Events *(New) residents as well as COM, PR, Phase 1 practical home solutions NDS), including LED lights, Community weatherization Action improvements, trees and other climate action solutions. 4 Launch a TIF- Using district -wide TIF 1.2 & 5.4 Financial, Support this action. funded climate funding, create and launch City Staff action incentive an incentive program that *(CMO), program aimed emphasizes energy Community at reducing reduction, renewables, Action industrial energy electrification and site consumption improvements that will *(New) Phase 1 help reduce emissions in our industrial sector. 5 Consider a Consider rebating a portion 1.3 Financial Support this action. Building Permit of building permit fees in *(NDS), Fee Rebate exchange for enhanced Community Program for energy measures on Action Enhanced Energy construction projects. 4 Standards *(New) Phase 2 6 Develop or Iowa City currently offers 1.1-1.4 Financial, This incentive supports Education #1 Partner with housing rehabilitation City Staff and #2. Recommend that it be moved Local funds that can be used for *(CMO, from "blue" phase 2 to "green" phase Stakeholders on energy efficiency measure. NDS), 1 priority. a Comprehensive This combination Community A new rehab program that is broader Climate Action grant/loan program would Action based than existing programs has Rehabilitation bolster that effort and potential to make bigger impact. Program *(New) expand it to include all Capacity could be an issue, so ample Phase 2 building types. External resources will be needed. partners could include local financial institutions (attractive lending terms) and organizations like the Johnson Clean Energy District that offer expertise. 7 Initiate a Net- Engage the local architect 1.3 Financial Revise to include a cap on maximum Zero House and building community to *(CMO, square footage and potentially Design develop a series of net -zero NDS), number of garage spaces. While a net Competition house designs that can be Community zero energy house, no matter the size, *(New) Phase 2 accessed and utilized by Action isn't producing energy -based GHG local contractors and the emissions, they do use more public. materials/embodied carbon, and larger garages support more transportation emissions. Support this action. 8 Complete a Net- Through our existing 1.1 & 1.4 Financial Zero rehabilitation programs *(CMO, Demonstration such as the UniverCity and NDS) Rehabilitation South District Project *(New) Homeownership programs, Phase 2 complete a demonstration net -zero rehabilitation project. 9 Incentivize To complement a proposed 1.6 Financial, Support this action. Incorporate Energy energy benchmarking City Staff stricter energy standards as baseline Enhancements program, this program *(CMO), for program. and Building Re- would look to target Community and Retro specific improvements for Action Commissioning those large properties that for Participants in are significant contributors the Energy to our carbon footprint. Bench -marking Program *(New) Phase 3 k, 10 Launch an This program would 1.1 - 1.2 & Financial Coordinate with MidAmerican Energy Electrification provide financial incentives 1.4 *(CMO, renewable energy goals, and speed up Incentive that offset the cost to NDS), this priority if MidAmerican timeline Program *(New) convert appliances and Community allows. Phase 3 heating equipment from Action natural gas to electric. Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS— Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW— Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others Additional recommendations for Incentives Action #1— Offer Free Home Energy Assessments through Green Iowa Americorps: Household engagement: Include a stronger education component for the resident. Provide follow-up to the assessment process and suggested measures (e.g. see if the household added measure), Ensure that the follow-up includes measurement for quality of improvements, not just quantity. Impact and Equity: Scale up the number of assessments and strengthen outreach to households that could benefit the most. Then conduct a short-term review (e.g. after six months) to see what has been accomplished and make adjustments as needed Health and Indoor Air Quality: Homeowners may need information on safe use of cleaning products when homes are better sealed. Staffing: Increase mentorship and training for AmeriCorps volunteers Action 1 Create a More Robust Energy Code Inspection Program *(New) Phase 1 2 Incorporate Stricter Energy Standards into Tax Increment Financing Policies *(New) Phase 1 Description Staff currently relies on contractor verification for compliance with the adopted energy code. Through staffing increases and training, all Building Inspectors can take a more proactive role enforcing the energy code. Revise our Tax Increment Financing policy to include stricter energy standards. Plan Required Commission Feedback Alignment Resources 1.1 -1.2 City Staff High Priority Action. *(NDS) Ensure households (individual apartments) are benefiting from reduced utility bills. This will have an impact on equity in the community. Consider not allowing affordable apartments in TIF -supported buildings to "sunset" after defined periods. Continue the equity. 1.3-1.4 Financial High Priority Action. *(CMO) Convene panel of local jurisdictions to explore a coordinated effort. Explore permit incentives in relation to a more robust code. Develop the program for both residential and commercial properties. It will likely require different inspection actions and/or submittal requirements by the I contractors/owners. 0 3 Incorporate Strict Revise our density and heigh Energy Standards bonus Policies to include into Height and stricter energy standards. Density Bonuses *(New) Phase 2 4 Initiate Energy Require owners of a Benchmarking predetermined building size Requirements (example: 100,000 sq ft) to *(New) Phase 2 annually report energy *(New) Phase 1 performance metrics to the City. qo Recommend this action be moved kdditional up from 'Blue' phase 2 to 'Green' `(CMO, NDS, phase 1. The feasibility of this type )TH) of requirement has already been *(New) Phase 1 investigated as part of TIF incentive. Expand this standard to apply to all economic development and other city programs and incentives. 'ity staff Explore what other communities `(CMO), have used as parameters for this .ommunity type of program. lection 5 Develop Climate Adopt energy efficiency and 1.1 & 1.7 No Support this action. Action tree planting requirements to Additional Requirements for ensure rental housing is *(CMO, NDS) all Existing and contributing to public health Future Rental concerns associated with Permits *(New) climate change. Phase 2 Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others Buildings:Policy Action Description 1 Advocate for Encourage the State Local Control of Legislature to allow for local Energy Codes of energy codes. *(New) Phase 1 2 Advocate for Require staff to actively Aggressive participate in the Energy Code development of future Development international energy codes and Adoption including advocating of the *(New) Phase 1 'glide path to net -zero' and other similar nationwide and global efforts. Plan Required Commission Feedback Alignment Resources 1.1-1.4 No Having a city -based stricter code is an Additional admirable goal but could present *(CMO) confusion for the building industry as well as adjacent and nearby jurisdictions. If a stricter localized code is desired, check with other jurisdictions within, for example, the county. Suggested revision: Advocate that the state always adopt the most current energy code; and explore other energy -based code opportunities such as the International Code Council's Zero Code for incentive programs. 1.1-1.4 Financial Support this action. *(NDS) 7 Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS — Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others Actio 1 Solar Partnership with MidAmerican *(New) Phase 1 2 Net -Zero Public Housing *(New) Phase 2 Descriptio Execute a land lease agreement with MidAmerican Energy for a utility -scale solar installation of 2 MW or Initiate a program to rehabilitate Iowa City owned public housing units into net -zero properties. Plan Alignment 1.5 1.1 & 1.7 Required Resources City property *(CMO, PW) Financial, City Staff *(NDS) Commission Feedback Support this action. Support this action. 3 Municipal Building Accelerate energy 1.4 & 1.7 Financial, Support this action. Efficiency and efficiency efforts in city City Staff In addition to typical municipal Electrification *(New) facilities and develop a *(PR, CMO, building energy efficiency projects, Phase 3 plan for systematic PW) city staff should incorporate a electrification and review of energy efficiency implementation. measures related to the water treatment plant. Recommend adding a new action for reducing water use across the city to reduce energy use at the water treatment plant. Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR— Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others 9 Transportation Along with significant change in our built environment, mobility and land -use planning will play a very large role in meeting emission reduction targets. The Climate Action Plan calls for replacement of over fifty-five percent of vehicle trips with sustainable transit, bike, and pedestrian options by 2050. City Council has established a goal to double transit ridership by 2028 which will jumpstart our community effort to reduce emissions generated by fossil - fueled transportation. Overarching targets in this area include conversion of the City's municipal fleet to cleaner fuel vehicles and to increase community -wide adoption of electric and alternative -fuel vehicle technology. The City's immediate strategy focuses upon enhanced education and incentive campaigns for public transportation and preparing for transition to a future with more electric vehicles. Overall Recommendations from the Climate Action Commission, Transportation Working Group: Overall, the working group is supportive of all the actions outlined in this report. More specific recommendations for each action are included below. Transportation: Education Transportation: Incentives Action — 1 Incentivize Public Transit Options *(New) Phase 2 Description Based on recommendations in the forthcoming transit study, incentivize use of public transit with fare free service and/or discounted passes/rides. Plan Alignment 2.2 Plan Required Commission Feedback Action Description Consider equity components City Staff to engage underserved and *(TS, CMO), vulnerable communities. Alignment Resources Action 1 Significant Education and outreach 2.3 Financial, Education and outreach efforts Transportation campaigns on use of non- City Staff need to target a broad base of Education and fossil fuel vehicles, *(COM, TS, residents, workers, and employers Outreach Campaigns walkable neighborhoods, OTH), to engage underserved and hard to *(New) Phase 1 bicycling, car -sharing, and Community reach communities transit. Action Outreach campaign should include component to identify potential eco -driving campaign partners. Climate Ambassadors can assist with this action. 2 Launch an Eco -Driving Promote Ride -Sharing, 2.5 Financial, Consider equity components to Campaign Alongside Transit, Alternative Work City Staff engage underserved and vulnerable Employers *(New) Schedules and Other *(CMO, communities. Phase 3 Actions to Help Reduce COM), Partnership should include a Emissions from Single- Community marketing component to drive Occupancy Vehicles. Action awareness for partners, e.g. "Eco - Drive to Work Week". Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS— Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW— Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others Transportation: Incentives Action — 1 Incentivize Public Transit Options *(New) Phase 2 Description Based on recommendations in the forthcoming transit study, incentivize use of public transit with fare free service and/or discounted passes/rides. Plan Alignment 2.2 E Required Commission Feedback Resources Financial, Consider equity components City Staff to engage underserved and *(TS, CMO), vulnerable communities. Community Consider partnership with Action ICCSD to extent practicable E Action escription Plan Alignment 1 Establish an Electric and I Establish a City policy to mandate 2.2 Fuel -Efficient Vehicle electric and alternative fuel and Purchasing Policy *(New) fuel-efficient vehicle purchases if Phase 1 viable options exists. 2 Track Adherence to City An idling reduction policy was 2.7 Idling Policy *(Next Step) implemented in spring 2019. Phase 1 Data tracking and analysis will be Required Resources Financial *(CMO, PW) No Additional *(CMO, PW) Commission Feedback Additional information needed regarding policy milestones, metrics, measurement, and Also encourage staff to investigate hybrid battery idle reduction 10 Plan Required Commission Feedback Action lllmr for student busing or before- afterschool activities. 2 Explore Electric Plan suggestions are expected 2.5 Financial More information is needed. Vehicle (EV) to include incentive options for *(CMO, TS) Ensure that people in lower Incentives Based on the City to consider. Alternative Modes of socio-economic position are the Readiness Plan properties, ride sharing, and transit options as they may empowered to take *(New) Phase 3 programs. amount of their income on advantage of this and other the most impact from Require Climate transit options as they may 2 Change Analysis for review would accompany *(NDS, CMO) elements of complete streets be least able to transition to rezoning applications received policies and directly linking Rezonings *(New) by the City. emission reductions with EV. Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS — Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others Action escription Plan Alignment 1 Establish an Electric and I Establish a City policy to mandate 2.2 Fuel -Efficient Vehicle electric and alternative fuel and Purchasing Policy *(New) fuel-efficient vehicle purchases if Phase 1 viable options exists. 2 Track Adherence to City An idling reduction policy was 2.7 Idling Policy *(Next Step) implemented in spring 2019. Phase 1 Data tracking and analysis will be Required Resources Financial *(CMO, PW) No Additional *(CMO, PW) Commission Feedback Additional information needed regarding policy milestones, metrics, measurement, and Also encourage staff to investigate hybrid battery idle reduction 10 Plan Required Commission Feedback Action lllmr Description Alignment_, Resources 1 Review Parking This review may include 2.6 City Staff More information is needed. Regulations and amenity prioritization for EV *(NDS, TS, Ensure that people in lower Consider Innovative and efficient vehicle parking, CMO) socio-economic position are Ways to Encourage maximum parking standards, empowered to take Alternative Modes of and opportunities for private advantage of alternate Travel *(New) Phase 2 properties, ride sharing, and transit options as they may development of employer spend a disproportionate programs. amount of their income on transportation and may have the most impact from Require Climate incentives. _ This extra layer of in-house 2.4 City staff Consider incorporating 2 Change Analysis for review would accompany *(NDS, CMO) elements of complete streets New Subdivisions and rezoning applications received policies and directly linking Rezonings *(New) by the City. emission reductions with Phase 3 development and design choices. Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others Action escription Plan Alignment 1 Establish an Electric and I Establish a City policy to mandate 2.2 Fuel -Efficient Vehicle electric and alternative fuel and Purchasing Policy *(New) fuel-efficient vehicle purchases if Phase 1 viable options exists. 2 Track Adherence to City An idling reduction policy was 2.7 Idling Policy *(Next Step) implemented in spring 2019. Phase 1 Data tracking and analysis will be Required Resources Financial *(CMO, PW) No Additional *(CMO, PW) Commission Feedback Additional information needed regarding policy milestones, metrics, measurement, and Also encourage staff to investigate hybrid battery idle reduction 10 11 required to ensure its technologies where effectiveness. practical. 3 Review Transportation Ensure City transportation 2.1 City Staff Additional information Subsidies, Work subsidies and work schedules for *(CMO) needed regarding policy Schedules and Tele- employees are crafted with milestones, metrics, Work Policies for City climate action goals in mind. measurement, and Employees *(New) Phase reporting. 3 Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others; PUB — Public/Community o. I• • WW W rPlan Required Commission Feedb ac Actio Description AW Alignment Resources Ensure equity components 1 Complete the Transit The study will result in 2.1 City Staff Study and Implement recommendations for optimizing *(TS, CMO), are incorporated to link Recommendations to the transit system including, days Community planning activities and Bolster Service and and hours of operation, fares, Action realized benefits to Increase Ridership transfers, routes, stops, and other underserved and *(Next Step) Phase 1 attributes that will increase vulnerable communities. ridership. Guidance from the Incorporate multi -modal completed plan will become new components such as climate actions. potential light rail or community rail projects. Ensure equity components 2 Complete Electric A grant was awarded for the 2.2 City Staff Vehicle (EV) Readiness development of an Eastern Iowa *(CMO, TS) are incorporated to link Plan and Implement Regional EV Plan. It will develop planning activities and Recommendations practical and specific guidance to realized benefits to *(Next Step) Phase 2 prepare for increased electric underserved and vehicle use. The project, led by vulnerable communities. Iowa City, will begin in early 2020. 3 Achieve Gold Friendly Continue to implement the Bicycle 2.3 Financial Support this action. Bicycle Friendly Master Plan and meet the *(NDS, TS, Community Status and requirements to achieve the gold PW, COM) Begin Work Toward friendly status upon recertification Platinum Status *(Next in 2020-21. Step) Phase 2 Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others; PUB — Public/Community 11 Waste Although waste makes up only 2% of community emissions, shrinking the waste stream and managing methane emissions from the waste stream, are critical. Approximately 70% of the materials in the Iowa City Landfill have recyclable or reusable properties and about 35% of materials are compostable organics, the Landfill's primary source of methane production. The City's solid waste operations have taken regulatory steps and made program changes over the last few years resulting in increased recycling and composting rates; however, the Climate Action Plan calls for reducing the waste reaching our Landfill by 50% by 2025 and 80% by 2050. To hit this target, the City must increase public awareness, meaningfully engage community partners, and devise policies or regulations that encourage a culture of conservative consumption. Furthermore, methane generated at the City's Landfill and Wastewater Treatment Plant contributes over 50% to the City's own municipal GHG emissions. A consultant contract analyzing potential methane use will soon be recommended to the City Council. Overall Recommendations from the Climate Action Commission, Waste Working Group: While composting and recycling are not the answer to all our climate problems, educating the public to more thoughtfully consider the impacts of all of our choices will have an impact. Action 1 Engage the Public to Compost Organic Waste *(Next Step) Phase 1 Description Through advertisements, social media, special event engagement, and the AmeriCorps program, provide the public with practical tips and strategies they can implement in their home or business. Plan Required Alignment Resources 3.2 City Staff *(CMO, PW, COM, PR, OTH), Community Action Commission Feedback We support this action with the recommendation of including businesses in the composting engagement program. Climate Ambassadors can assist with this action. 2 Education Campaigns Work with and provide education 3.3 City Staff We are supportive of for Neighborhoods to opportunities for neighborhood *(CMO, PW, this action. Reduce organizations, tenant associations, COM, EHR, Climate Ambassadors Waste/Consumption at and landlords. PR, 0TH), can assist with this the Source *(Next Step) Community action. Phase 1 Action Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others Waste: Incentives r, V V Action Description Plan Required Commission Feedback Alignment Resources 1 Incentivize Expand in -progress efforts to 3.4 Financial, Support this action. Construction Waste engage the local development and City Staff Diversion *(Next Step) construction community, along *(PW, CMO, Phase 3 with local commercial industry to OTH), 12 Action escription Plan Required Commission Feedback Alignment Resources 1 Develop a divert materials from landfill by ANIL Community must submit a waste management Staff *(NDS, 1 Require All Requiring Specific reuse or recycling. Park/Public Space Action *(PW, PR, this action and would Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS — Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others Action escription Plan Required Commission Feedback Alignment Resources 1 Develop a Projects above a certain threshold 3.4 Financial, City I Support this action. ANIL Policy/Ordinance must submit a waste management Staff *(NDS, 1 Require All Requiring Specific plan before beginning construction. CMO, PW) Park/Public Space Demolition or *(PW, PR, this action and would Rentals to Recycle Deconstruction OTH), recommend it be moved and Use "Green" Recycling Community up to a "next step" Event Best Practices Standards/Procedures Action Phase 1 action. *(New) Phase 2 *(New) Phase 2 2 Mandating Signage to Require basic standard signage 3.1 Financial, City Support this action. Assist Waste posted at waste collection sites on Staff *(PW, Collection *(New) multi -family properties to reduce NDS) Phase 2 recycling contamination. Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others Action Description W Plan Required Commission Feedback ANIL Alignment Resources 1 Require All Approval for events requiring an 3.5 City Staff We are supportive of Park/Public Space assembly or shelter rental permit *(PW, PR, this action and would Rentals to Recycle will include adherence to future OTH), recommend it be moved and Use "Green" guidelines that reduce waste and Community up to a "next step" Event Best Practices energy consumption. Action Phase 1 action. *(New) Phase 2 Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others Plan Required Alignment Resources mmission Feedback 1 Initiate a Methane The selected consultant will study 3.7-3.8 1 Financial, Support this action. Feasibility Study the GHG impacts, financial impacts, City Staff *(Next Step) Phase 1 and opportunity for energy *(PW) generation at the Landfill and Wastewater Treatment Facility. Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others 13 Adaptation As Midwestern weather is expected to become more volatile and extreme, daily life in Iowa City will change. Air quality, along with severe hot and cold temperatures and high rainfall can impact work commutes, business operations, and daily outdoor activity. Therefore, the Climate Action Plan's section on Adaptation focuses upon environmental impacts that affect quality of life for our residents. Components of this work include education campaigns, care and nurturing of natural areas and urban tree canopy, as well as engagement with community members most susceptible to incidents of climate -induced extreme weather and public health hazards. It is extremely challenging to see immediate carbon emissions reductions from qualitative projects and programs, but establishing increased tree shade, healthy soils and root systems, and sound water management practices throughout the community will provide significant long-term benefits. Overall Recommendations from the Climate Action Commission, Equity and Adaptation Working Group: Unless specified below, the working group agrees with the current temporal prioritization (e.g., blue, green, orange) in the report tables. Specific comments are included below. Additional recommendations for the report's section on "Ensuring Equity in our Climate Action Response": The report lacks specific actions and implementation timelines concerning equity. Instead, the "Ensuring Equity in our Climate Action Response" section of the report contains high level needs and objectives, such as use an equity lens, evaluate potential equity outcomes, follow the "Call to Action" section of the climate plan, and apply the City's equity toolkit. These broad objectives stand in contrast to the specificity of actions outlined for Transportation, Waste, Buildings, etc. As a result, equity concerns are very likely to take a back seat to other major themes during implementation of the Climate Plan. The treatment of equity in the Climate Plan and 100 -Days Report is wholly inadequate, and the lack of specifics lend serious doubt that the report recommendations will Ensure Equity. The items related to equity identified in the report are few, lack urgency, and lack permanence (Regulation, Policy, Projects). This becomes evident by conducting a word search on the text string 'EHR.' This identifies actions tasked in part to the Equity and Human Rights office. Of the 64 specific actions listed in the report, here is the count of those involving EHR: i. Buildings: 0 ii. Transportation: 0 iii. Waste: 1 (Green, Education) iv. Adaptation: 2 (Blue: Education, Blue: Projects) v. Sustainable Lifestyles: 3 (Blue: City Policy; Green: Incentives; Orange: Incentives) Adaptation: Education Action Description 1 Develop a Climate Ambassador Team *(New) Phase 1 2 Establish "Resilience Hubs" *(New) Phase 2 Work with Climate Action Commission to define and develop a team of trained and passionate community members to assist with climate action outreach. Identify public community spaces that can become a Plan Required Commission Feedback Alignment Resources 4.2 Financial, See below this chart for City Staff more specific *(CMO, COM, recommendation on this 0TH), action. Community Action 4.2 Financial, Consider moving these from City Staff Education to Projects. 14 Additional recommendations for the Climate Ambassadors program from the Outreach Working Group: The Climate Ambassadors program is key to facilitating the implementation of many of the "Education" based actions throughout the climate action plan including the list under item "h" below. a. New outreach staff member should lead this effort. Commissioner John Fraser will be assisting and representing the commission and working group. b. Outreach, awareness, education need a coordinated communication/marketing effort. Need top 5 things to tell people. The message could be different for individuals versus businesses or other stakeholders. c. The ambassadors should focus on broad-based outreach approach rather than key targets. Key targets can be managed through other personnel/means. d. Need standardized training provided by staff related to the climate action plan. e. The ambassadors should be procured through some kind of application process and have a specific time of service duration. They should also have a list of expected duties. It could be very similar to chamber ambassadors where there is a requirement for number of events each month, etc. f. Simple hand-outs / weblinks, maybe a post card style option would be useful. 15 trusted resource for community *(CMO, PR, engagement before acting as a PW, COM, gathering space during extreme NDS, HER, weather events. 0TH) 3 Educate and Continue initiatives to improve 4.3 City staff See full comments below Coordinate with Local indoor air quality, enhance *(CMO, NDS, this chart. Agencies on Health outdoor gathering spaces and PR, 0TH), Impacts *(Next Step) routes for pedestrian mobility, Community Phase 2 as well as vector-borne disease Action prevention. 4 Concentrated Work with and provide 4.5 Financial, Parallel to Education Actions Education Campaign education opportunities for City Staff #3 and #5, consider for Private Properties individuals, neighborhood *(CMO, Com, opportunities for about Native organizations, and business PW, PR, NDS, coordinated education Plantings, Permeable community. 0TH) efforts with other local Pavement, Rain agencies, as well as Gardens, Soil Health, coordination of existing (and Rain Barrels and expanded) programs that Cisterns *(Next Step) incentivize stormwater Phase 2 BMP's on private property. Climate Ambassadors can assist with this action. 5 Coordinated Efforts Maximize public health and 4.3-4.4 City staff Consider moving these from with Local Emergency safety outcomes for inclement *(CMO, PW, Education to Projects. Agencies *(Next Step) weather events by enhancing PR, COM, Consider including critical Phase 2 regular communication with 0TH) infrastructure entities to this emergency agencies. action including the local utilities. Resource Key: CMO— City Manager's Office; NDS— Neighborhood & Development Services; COM—Communications; PW— Public Works; HER — Equity & Human Rights; TS—Transportation Services; PR— Parks and Recreation; FIN —Finance; OTH —Others Additional recommendations for the Climate Ambassadors program from the Outreach Working Group: The Climate Ambassadors program is key to facilitating the implementation of many of the "Education" based actions throughout the climate action plan including the list under item "h" below. a. New outreach staff member should lead this effort. Commissioner John Fraser will be assisting and representing the commission and working group. b. Outreach, awareness, education need a coordinated communication/marketing effort. Need top 5 things to tell people. The message could be different for individuals versus businesses or other stakeholders. c. The ambassadors should focus on broad-based outreach approach rather than key targets. Key targets can be managed through other personnel/means. d. Need standardized training provided by staff related to the climate action plan. e. The ambassadors should be procured through some kind of application process and have a specific time of service duration. They should also have a list of expected duties. It could be very similar to chamber ambassadors where there is a requirement for number of events each month, etc. f. Simple hand-outs / weblinks, maybe a post card style option would be useful. 15 g. Equity stakeholder mapping - develop the outreach targets and meet with them. Expand to include who's benefiting and being impacted - develop an evaluation tool. h. Financial resources needed - operational and direct: i. Printed materials and event materials ii. Provide some kind of official name tag/pin or jacket or apparel. Something that presents well to the public and provides a source of pride for the ambassador. iii. Staff time to direct i. List of actions impacted by the climate ambassador program: i. Host Sustainability Forum and Events (Lifestyle Education Action #1) ii. Promoting Energy Efficiency and Performance Tips (Buildings Education Action #1) iii. Partner with Stakeholders to Promote Green Building and Rehabilitation (Buildings Education Action #2) iv. Significant Transportation Education and Outreach Campaigns (Transportation Education Action #1) V. Engage the Public to Compost Organic Waste (Waste Education Action #1) vi. Education Campaigns for Neighborhoods to Reduce Waste at the Source (Waste Education Action #2) vii. Concentrated Education Campaign for Private Properties about Native Plantings, Permeable Pavement, Rain Gardens, Soil Health, Rain Barrels and Cisterns (Adaptation Education Action #4) Additional recommendations for Education Action #3 — Educate and Coordinate with Local Agencies on Health Impacts: The outreach working group believes this action should start sooner because it will take more time to develop and because it would promote climate action in ways that people don't normally think about climate change — how it impacts their health. It could reach new audiences and be a driver for new action. Potential agencies to include: Johnson County Public Health, UIHC, UI College of Public Health (community outreach group), Mercy Public Health, UI Public Policy Center, and others. Potentially City Council members Teague and Taylor would be interested in being involved knowing their professional backgrounds. Goals should be to identify and compile resources, understand impact of climate change and metrics associated, and identify issues that should be developed into future actions under an updated climate action plan. Resources needed include volunteer and staff time. 16 Adaptation: Incentives Actior& AWescriptio 1 Partner with ProjectGreen on a Tree Planting Partnership; Incentives for Private Tree Planting *(New) Phase 1 Partner with ProjectGreen to incentivize higher levels of community tree planting on private property through rebates and/or a community purchase program. Plan Required Alignment Resources 4.6 Financial, City Staff *(CMO, PR, COM, 0TH), Community Action Commission Feedback Support this action. Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others Adaptation: Regulation _ Action Description Plan Required Commission Feedback _ Alignment 1 Resources 1 Street Tree Ordinance Enact a new street tree ordinance 4.6 City Staff Support this action. *(Next Step) Phase 1 that will expand the City's *(NDS, PR) neighborhood tree canopies with development proposals. 2 Increase Tree Planting Requirements in Landscaping Standards, Parking Lot Standards and Upon Renewal of Rental Permits *(New) Phase 2 Review and heighten development 4.6 requirements for tree planting on private property including in parking lots and along with rental permits. Financial, City Support this action. Staff *(NDS, PR) Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Eauitv & Human Rights: TS —Transportation Services: PR — Parks and Recreation: FIN — Finance: OTH — Others Adaptation: City Policy Action Description Plan Required Commission Feedback Alignment 1 Resources 1 Develop Review In addition to energy efficiency and 5.7 Financial, Support this action. Standards for New transportation, considerations may City Staff City Facility also include review of material *(NDS, PW, Construction and usage, resilience against weather PR, TS, OTH) Major Rehabilitation and pests, water efficiency and that Accounts for management, and resilience to Climate Adaptation power and resource disruptions. Principles *(New) Phase 2 Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Eauitv & Human Riehts: TS —Transportation Services: PR — Parks and Recreation: FIN — Finance: OTH — Others 17 Adaptation: Projects Actior& A 1 Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Management Programs/Projects; Buyouts *(Next Step) Phase 1 2 3 Continue Implementation of the Natural Areas Management Plan *(Next Step) Phase 1 Expand Public Tree Planting *(Next Step) Phase 1 Description Continue City's residential stormwater management programs and flood residential buyout programs through federal, state and local funds. Further support non-residential flood control efforts with an added stormwater technician position in Engineering. Work on Natural Areas Management has been undertaken by Parks Maintenance staff and community volunteers. Increase public tree planting through expansion of Forestry staff and dedicated funding for more trees. Plan Aligi 4.5 Requiredmission Feedback ment Resources 4.S-4.6 4.6 Financial, City Staff *(CMO, PW), Community Action Financial, City Staff *(PR) Financial, City Staff *(CMO, FIN, PR, OTH) The existing stormwater management action items focus largely on residential property and/or voluntary efforts. Parallel actions should be applied to public and private development projects, encouraging or requiring increased application of stormwater BMPs via policy and/or regulation. Should consider including this plan in education and outreach efforts to better inform the public of the benefits of what may be viewed as non-traditional maintenance/ management as well as foster expansion and wider adoption of these practices. Support this action. 4 Equity Review of ' Complete the in -progress 4.1-4.2 1 Financial, Recommend increasing its Neighborhood and equity review and initiate City Staff prioritization to green, Population Outreach; plan development with *(CMO, COM, phase 1. Develop Outreach Plan newly created Climate EHR, 0TH), The Iowa City Equity Impact for Populations Highly Action Analyst position and Community Review Tool calls for Impacted by Climate the Climate Action Action identifying specific Change *(Next Step) Phase Commission. populations affected by 2 new projects, using Census data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). If equity is to be assessed for climate plan elements, it is a necessity for the new climate analyst position to have expertise in GIS mapping of demographic data. Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Eauitv & Human Riehts: TS —Transportation Services: PR — Parks and Recreation: FIN — Finance: OTH — Others im Sustainable Lifestyle The City's sustainable lifestyle initiatives are focused upon enhancing connections between existing partners, producing new partnerships, developing marketing, and generating entrepreneurial or new project opportunities. Quite a few objectives have already been started since the Plan's adoption, but this report aims to amplify programs and projects. These recommendations focus on local food and product sourcing, significant media and communication campaigns, and building upon human and financial capital in Iowa City. Like Adaptation initiatives, individual behavioral changes are nearly impossible to regulate or quantify immediate carbon emissions reduction. The success of measures in this area rely upon individual or organizational buy -in and acceptance, and then upon willingness to make environmental and personal changes. City staff, the Climate Action Commission, and community partners will need to focus heavily upon fostering relationships that benefit from climate action initiatives, and varying messaging to connect with a wide range of people. Action 1 Host Sustainability Forum and Events *(Next Step) Phase 1 2 Launch a Green Business Program: "Climate Action at Work" *(New) Phase 1 3 Local Procurement Initiate a campaign and 5.3 Financial, Climate Ambassadors Campaign - Buy -in from projects to promote locally City Staff could assist with this Local Commercial Groups sourced and procured *(CMO, FIN, action. *(New) Phase 2 products, services, and food at COM, 0TH), organization and community Community scale. Action Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS— Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others Additional recommendations for Education Action #2 — Launch A Green Business Program: 1. It's important to facilitate people tracking energy use in their buildings and recognizing they should be doing it. 2. Eventually roll out a benchmarking program, but start with Energy Star Portfolio Manager. 3. Prioritize future incentives and grants for entities who use Portfolio Manager. 4. Resources needed: 19 Plan Required Commission Feedback Description Alignment Resources Expand opportunities for the 5.5 Financial, Climate Ambassadors public to engage on climate City Staff could assist with this action through unique *(CMO, COM, action. programs and festivals. PR, 0TH), Community Action Create an award program that 5.6 Financial, This should be a top highlights and reinforces the City Staff priority to promote actions currently being taken *(CMO, 0TH), upgrades in existing by local businesses to combat Community commercial buildings climate change. Action that often lack other incentives and regulations. See specific recommendations below this table. 3 Local Procurement Initiate a campaign and 5.3 Financial, Climate Ambassadors Campaign - Buy -in from projects to promote locally City Staff could assist with this Local Commercial Groups sourced and procured *(CMO, FIN, action. *(New) Phase 2 products, services, and food at COM, 0TH), organization and community Community scale. Action Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS— Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others Additional recommendations for Education Action #2 — Launch A Green Business Program: 1. It's important to facilitate people tracking energy use in their buildings and recognizing they should be doing it. 2. Eventually roll out a benchmarking program, but start with Energy Star Portfolio Manager. 3. Prioritize future incentives and grants for entities who use Portfolio Manager. 4. Resources needed: 19 a. Financial incentives for projects -likely tens of thousands of dollars, but could be based on percentage of total upgrade project costs. b. Staff time to coordinate and work with businesses and develop the program. Required Resources Financial, City Staff *(CMO, NDS, COM, EHR, OTH), Community Action Financial, City Staff *(CMO, NDS, PR, EHR, OTH), OTH — Others Plan Required Alignment Resources 5.3 City Staff *(CMO, FIN) Support this action. Support this action. Support this action. 5.7 City Staff Support this action. *(CMO, FIN, NDS, PW, PR, TS, EHR, COM, OTH) Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others 20 r Actio i1ftscrintioPlan 1 Develop a Green City -developed procurement Procurement Policy policy to guide climate - Alignment 1 Expand Community Grants issued through this 5.4 Development of an operations Climate Action Grants program highlight and guide used by the City will also *(Next Step) Phase 1 reinforce current actions taken to Organizations partners in focusing efforts to by local organizations to Throughout Iowa City reduce energy use, effectively manage resources consumption of resources, and and energy usage or educate and engage the public in climate action initiatives. 2 Incentives for the Public Create opportunities through 5.4 to Create and Maintain incentives, partnerships, and Local Food Production and education to encourage Community Gardens businesses, organizations, and *(Next Step) Phase 3 individuals to establish areas of food and flora production to be tended by community members and shared locally. Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finan Required Resources Financial, City Staff *(CMO, NDS, COM, EHR, OTH), Community Action Financial, City Staff *(CMO, NDS, PR, EHR, OTH), OTH — Others Plan Required Alignment Resources 5.3 City Staff *(CMO, FIN) Support this action. Support this action. Support this action. 5.7 City Staff Support this action. *(CMO, FIN, NDS, PW, PR, TS, EHR, COM, OTH) Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others 20 r Action Description 1 Develop a Green City -developed procurement Procurement Policy policy to guide climate - *(New) Phase 2 conscious purchases. 2 Develop a City Development of an operations Sustainability Operations guide used by the City will also Guide and Make Available assist community climate to Organizations partners in focusing efforts to Throughout Iowa City reduce energy use, *(New) Phase 2 consumption of resources, and waste. Required Resources Financial, City Staff *(CMO, NDS, COM, EHR, OTH), Community Action Financial, City Staff *(CMO, NDS, PR, EHR, OTH), OTH — Others Plan Required Alignment Resources 5.3 City Staff *(CMO, FIN) Support this action. Support this action. Support this action. 5.7 City Staff Support this action. *(CMO, FIN, NDS, PW, PR, TS, EHR, COM, OTH) Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others 20 Sustainable Lifestyle: Projects • 1 Develop a Climate Action Strategic Communications Plan *(Next Step) Phase 1 Hire a consultant to develop a comprehensive strategy, including advertising opportunities, media content, video, innovative technology use, in-person engagement and utilization of Climate Ambassadors Program. Plan Required Alignment I Resources 5.5 Financial, City Staff *(CMO, COM, OTH) Support this action. Recommend including local images and information in communications to show direct connection to the citizens of Iowa City. 2 Community Garden Continue City expansion of 5.1-5.2 Financial, Support this action. Expansions/Additions garden plots, community City Staff *(Next Step) Phase 1 orchards. *(CMO, PR) Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works; EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others 21 Item Number: 4. CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 Pending City Council Work Session Topics ATTACHMENTS: Description Pending City Council Work Session Topics •®��� -N..6_ CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS March 31, 2020 Other Topics: 1. Evaluate need for a Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) 2. 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. 3. Discuss alcohol usage policies in City parks 4. Discuss possible changes to residential zoning classifications to allow and/or require a greater diversity of housing types (i.e. missing middle) Item Number: 5. �r -4 "m otr- 4N CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 2019-20 Deer Management Program - Final Repor ATTACHMENTS: Description 2019-20 Deer Management Program - Final Report FINAL REPORT 2019-20 Deer Management Program Iowa City, Iowa by White Buffalo, Inc. 17 March 2020 Site Description and Management History Iowa City contains a matrix of suburban/commercial development, agricultural fields, parks and open grasslands. As a result of no legal hunting opportunities and fertile soils, the deer population had increased to a level incompatible with some land uses and human activities. Although deer physical condition is not an issue, there is concern regarding deer/vehicle collisions, disease transmission, and damage to garden and landscape plantings. Deer population reduction efforts were implemented in 1999-2002 and 2004-2009. After a decade of no deer management a comprehensive deer management plan was implemented under the authorization of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This plan includes one year of sharpshooting effort and 4 years of bow hunting. Deer Management Program Overview Pre -baiting was conducted from 11 November —1 December 2019 for Phase 1 of operations and 30 January 2020 —16 February 2020 for Phase 2. Deer removal activities occurred from 2-22 December 2019 during the first phase of operations and 23 February - 14 March 2020 for Phase 2. Thirty-eight days of fieldwork were required to achieve the harvest of 500 deer. No management activities occurred on 7 - 8 December 2019 at the request of the deer processor. Non -conducive weather prevented operations on 5 and 9 March 2020. Field Methods We followed the operations protocol outlined in the contract. Forty-four bait sites were selected throughout the area of operation. Bait sites were shut down during the program as productivity declined or initial pre -baiting activity demonstrated little deer activity. Seven sites were not utilized during operations due to redundancy or lack of consistent deer activity. Deer were shot on a first opportunity basis. This means that deer were shot only when, 1) a safe opportunity presented itself, and 2) maximal harvest efficiency would be achieved. Carcasses were then tagged and delivered to Ruzicka's Meats for processing. Harvest Demographics The entire data set generated from harvested deer is represented in the spreadsheet entitled "City of Iowa City — Deer Harvest by Date: 2 - 22 December 2019 and 23 February —14 March 2020 (Appendix A). We harvested 299 females (60%) and 201 males (40%). The overall harvest demographics are summarized in Table 1. We harvested 146 (29%) juveniles and 354 (71 %) adults. Table 1. Age class and sex distribution of deer harvested in Iowa City, Iowa from 2-22 December 2019. AGE # MALE (%) # FEMALE % # COMBINED Juvenile 69(14%) 73(15%) 146(29%) Adult 130(26%) 224(45%) 354(71%) Harvest by Deer Management Zone To allow for a more comprehensive population management program, we summarized all the harvest data by management zone (Table 2). Zone A covers areas within the city limits north of I-80. Zone B was delineated on the west and south by the Iowa River, on the east by Dubuque Street and on the north by I-80. Zone C was located east of Dubuque Street, south of I-80 and northwest of Dodge Street. Zone D included land southeast of Dodge Street, north of Rochester Avenue and west of Scott Boulevard including the Ralston Creek corridor; Zone E covered the area east of the Iowa City airport, south of Route 6 and west of Sycamore Road. Zone F consisted of all areas west of the Iowa River and north of Melrose Avenue to the County Line (including University of Iowa property). In total, the program was conducted in approximately 11.5 mile of the city. The most productive sites were within Zones C and D, where individual sites accounted for 33 and 59 deer respectively (18.4% of the total harvest). For more comprehensive refinement Zone D can be divided by harvest east/west of 1 st Avenue. We harvested 107 deer east of l't Avenue and 103 in the western section. Table 2. Ten-year comparison of harvest data by deer management zone. ZONE 1999-2000 2001 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2019/2020 A 15 2 27 - - - - - - 8 B 186 74 48 31 13 19 8 3 6 77 C 57 123 51 49 44 17 13 7 18 99 D 102 122 93 117 48 66 29 33 23 210 E I - 1 19 1 10 1 3 1 8 1 7 1 20 1 2 4 20 F I - I - 1 21 1 - 1 41 41 129 44 18 86 Total 1 360 1 340 1 250 1 200 1 154 150 199 89 1 69 500 Discussion Removal efforts concluded with very little disruption and a high level of success. Good weather during the program and high deer densities contributed to robust deer activity at most of the bait sites. 2 Unusually mild weather during end of both phases of management efforts decreased bait site activity to a minor degree, but not enough to be significantly detrimental to overall productivity. Based on harvest results per zone and observations in the field it is likely the actual deer density, in the area where the population estimate was conducted, was over 130 deer/mile' pre -implementation in 2019. With two years of additional recruitment since the 2017 population estimate, this was not unexpected. We harvested 113 deer/mile' were removed in this 3 mile' area (340 deer). Harvest numbers support the high-end range of the population estimate conducted in 2017. Adult male population demographics were in line with what we have seen in other non -hunted populations, 30% in both Cincinnati, OH and San Jose, California, and less than what was indicated during the 2017 camera survey (42%). The bias adjustment to the 2017 population estimate was justified. The overall deer population expansion from 2017 to 2019 indicates a population growth rate of —30%. The low doe/fawn ratio in the harvest result is indicative of harvest selection preference for adult females. Two areas of town presented management challenges due to lack of access or absence of suitable shooting locations. The portion of the city south of I-80, east of Dodge, west of the municipal line and north of Scott Boulevard will show only minor reductions in the deer population. This portion of the city is owned by ACT, Inc. and they have chosen to not cooperate with the deer management program. They are the single largest landowner within the municipality and their property is in the area with the highest deer densities. We accessed some of the deer in this area on adjoining properties, but the large contiguous nature of their property holdings limited the effectiveness of our management efforts. At the conclusion of sharpshooting activities, it is likely that 75-100 deer still reside on ACT property. The other area of concern is near of the junction of 1 st Avenue and Rochester Avenue. Restrictions to firearms discharge in the areas surrounding Regina Catholic Education Center precluded sharpshooting activities from taking place in Hickory Hill Park within 1000' of the school zone boarder. In addition, lack of access to suitable sharpshooting sites on private property near this location has left this area unimpacted by deer management activities. Numerous deer can often be seen crossing Rochester Avenue into the neighborhoods south of Regina property, contributing to an elevated risk of deer vehicle collisions. Recreational feeding of deer by Iowa City residents impacted the overall efficiency and harvest totals of the 2019/2020 deer management program. Feeding of deer is pervasive throughout the community. Numerous management sites were detrimentally impacted by proximate residents feeding. Areas near Oakland Cemetery were especially deleterious. This very same topic was first mentioned two decades ago in the Iowa City Deer Management Report from 2000/2001. Feeding of deer contributes to habitat and landscape degradation, habituation to humans, disease transmission, and alteration of normal behavioral patterns (Inslerman et al. 2006). To prevent furtherance of these issues Iowa City should consider implementing a deer feeding ordinance. This is especially important considering the expansion of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) within Iowa. While all the deer tested in conjunction with the Iowa City Deer Management program tested negative for CWD, results from statewide testing by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources found the expansion of the disease into 4 new counties during the 2019 deer season (Decatur, Fayette, Winneshiek, and Woodbury). While there is no population estimate to substantiate our assumption, it is believed that deer densities are now at or below 25 deer/mile' throughout Iowa City. Please note that these numbers are pre -fawning with a predicted increase in May/June. Moving forward, the archery program will have to harvest a minimum of —55 deer annually to maintain the current deer population densities across the 8.3 mile' management area. Outside the management area deer are present in some of the highly developed neighborhoods where traditional deer management techniques (hunting) as well as non-traditional sharpshooting techniques cannot address the population based on safety and discretion concerns. If deer population reductions are desired in these neighborhoods, then the only options available are either trap/capture and euthanize or trap/capture and sterilize. Left unmanaged, these populations will continue to grow and cause conflict. We would like to thank Ruzicka's Meat Processing and all the city staff whom have assisted during the sharpshooting efforts. Literature Cited Inslerman, R. A., J. E. Miller, D. L. Baker, J. E. Kennamer, R. Cumberland, E. R. Stinson, P. Doerr P., and S. J. Williamson. 2006. Baiting and Supplemental Feeding of Game Wildlife Species. The Wildlife Society Technical Review 06-1. 0 Appendix A. City of Iowa City — Deer Harvest by Date: 2 — 22 December 2019 and 23 February — 14 March 2020. Date Tag # Location IDNR Age Sex CVM Tag # Zone 12/2/19 424-441-447 Terrell Mill Park A F 0021 B 12/2/19 424-458-009 Terrell Mill Park F F B 12/2/19 420-161-161 Terrell Mill Park F F B 12/2/19 483-027-349 Terrell Mill Park A M 0023 B 12/2/19 790-576-972 Terrell Mill Park A F 0024 B 12/2/19 905-105-016 Terrell Mill Park A M 0028 B 12/2/19 313-067-478 Terrell Mill Park A F 0027 B 12/2/19 355-855-550 Terrell Mill Park A F 0029 B 12/2/19 424-193-007 Terrell Mill Park A M 0022 B 12/2/19 789-783-220 Bjaysville LN/Dubuque A F 0001 C 12/2/19 792-433-243 Bjaysville LN/Dubuque A M 0004 C 12/2/19 136-921-595 Bjaysville LN/Dubuque A M 0003 C 12/2/19 228-573-328 Bjaysville LN/Dubuque A M 0002 C 12/2/19 792-263-874 University of Iowa A M 0046 F 12/2/19 975-563-307 University of Iowa A F 0047 F 12/2/19 330-965-795 University of Iowa F M F 12/2/19 197-667-640 University of Iowa A M 0044 F 12/2/19 584-966-448 University of Iowa F F F 12/2/19 981-144-197 University of Iowa A F 0045 F 12/2/19 980-879-914 University of Iowa F F F 12/2/19 923-281-349 University of Iowa F M F 12/2/19 612-851-740 University of Iowa A M 0042 F 12/2/19 975-033-302 University of Iowa A F 0041 F 12/2/19 143-811-452 University of Iowa A M 0043 F 12/2/19 855-130-062 University of Iowa A M 0048 F 12/2/19 354-000-534 University of Iowa F M F 12/2/19 980-366-473 University of Iowa A F 0052 F 12/2/19 690-264-605 University of Iowa A F 0030 F 12/2/19 980-631-475 University of Iowa A F 0051 F 12/2/19 917-996-250 University of Iowa A M 0050 F 12/2/19 975-298-304 University of Iowa A M 0049 F 12/3/19 350-852-301 Oakland Cemetery A F 0087 D 12/3/19 755-763-167 Oakland Cemetery A F O 085 D E 12/3/19 754-968-160 Oakland Cemetery A M 0076 12/3/19 763-033-674 Oakland Cemetery F F 12/3/19 738-213-385 Oakland Cemetery A F 0073 12/3/19 665-051-218 Oakland Cemetery A M 0088 12/3/19 755-481-602 Oakland Cemetery A F 0086 12/3/19 564-632-238 Oakland Cemetery A F 0078 12/3/19 748-359-666 Oakland Cemetery A F 0075 12/3/19 748-094-664 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704-122-259 Rochester/Teton A F Y 033 D 12/9/19 890-464-968 Rochester/Teton A M Y 030 D 12/9/19 133-704-630 Rochester/Teton F F D 12/9/19 637-444-627 Rochester/Teton A F Y 031 D 12/9/19 683-433-223 Rochester/Teton A M Y 032 D 12/9/19 741-953-464 Rochester/Teton A M Y 034 D VA 12/9/19 673-179-624 Rochester/Teton A M Y 035 12/9/19 711-250-417 Rochester/Teton A M Y 028 12/9/19 726-848-335 Rochester/Teton A M Y 029 12/10/19 774-116-604 Terrell Mill Park A M 0064 12/10/19 644-733-220 Terrell Mill Park A M 0065 12/10/19 275-756-632 Terrell Mill Park A F 0089 12/10/19 726-583-333 Terrell Mill Park A F 0090 12/10/19 672-914-622 Rochester/Teton A M Y 001 12/10/19 829-854-634 Rochester/Teton A M Y 002 12/10/19 789-236-653 Rochester/Teton F M 12/10/19 766-988-446 Rochester/Teton A F Y 037 12/10/19 603-676-187 Rochester/Teton A M Y 036 12/10/19 662-344-698 E Washington/Pearl A F 0084 12/11/19 742-201-903 Scott/Hickory Heights A F O 066 12/11/19 599-998-801 Scott/Hickory Heights A M 0091 12/11/19 638-995-029 Scott/Hickory Heights A M 0092 12/11/19 645-706-571 Scott/Hickory Heights A M 12/11/19 683-730-027 Scott/Hickory Heights A M 0096 12/11/19 827-020-230 Scott/1st Ave A M Y017 12/11/19 307-670-346 Scott/1st Ave A M Y003 12/11/19 989-519-294 Scott/1st Ave A M Y016 12/11/19 826-473-663 Scott/1st Ave A F Y015 12/11/19 742-466-906 Oakland Cemetery A M 0100 12/11/19 783-852-203 Oakland Cemetery A M 0098 12/11/19 947-137-371 Oakland Cemetery A M 0097 12/11/19 662-626-263 Oakland Cemetery F M 12/11/19 662-891-265 Oakland Cemetery A M 0099 12/11/19 996-031-920 Oakland Cemetery A M Y 006 12/11/19 683-183-460 Oakland Cemetery A F Y013 12/11/19 644-148-188 Oakland Cemetery F M 12/12/19 377-377-158 Waterfront F M 12/12/19 660-174-992 Waterfront A F 0094 12/12/19 236-352-567 Waterfront F F 12/12/19 662-096-259 St. Thomas Ct. A F Y 014 12/12/19 356-689-027 St. Thomas Ct. F F 12/12/19 684-276-594 St. Thomas Ct. A F Y 042 12/12/19 726-209-986 St. Thomas Ct. A F Y 040 12/12/19 312-707-576 St. Thomas Ct. A F Y 039 12/12/19 852-420-724 St. Thomas Ct. A F Y 038 12/12/19 781-980-572 St. Thomas Ct. A F Y 041 D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D E E E D D D D D D D 12/12/19 186-975-200 St. Thomas Ct. A F Y 056 12/12/19 356-689-027 St. Thomas Ct. 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CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 Email from Ruth Slezak: City Council [Staff Response Included] ATTACHMENTS: Description Email from Ruth Slezak: City Council [Staff Response Included] Kellie Fruehling From: Slezak, Ruth J <ruth-slezak@uiowa.edu> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 11:44 AM To: Geoff Fruin Cc: Council Subject: Re: City council f RISK I live on Linder Road and although I walk the trail daily, I am a Johnson County and not Iowa City resident and have no say except to believe that encouraging participation in your local government is a good thing and something to promote/ allow. Thanks for getting back to me. On Mar 31, 2020, at 11:08 AM, Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin@iowa-city.org> wrote: Greetings Ms. Slezak, I am happy to answer questions you have about the proposed solar project at Water Works Prairie Park. Please let me know if you would like to schedule a time for a phone call later this week. I believe you are inquiring about the public's right to post signs on public land. The City Code strictly prohibits such action. The code section is copied below for your review: 10-4-3: POSTING OF HANDBILLS PROHIBITED: In the right of way or on public land, no person shall post, stick, stamp, paint or otherwise affix, or cause the same to be done by any person, any commercial handbill or noncommercial handbill calculated to attract the attention of the public, upon any right of way or any lamppost, electric light, telephone pole, bulletin board of a kiosk, railway structure, hydrant, tree or tree box, or upon the columns, trusses, girders, railings, gates or other public part of any public bridge or viaduct, or other public structure or building, or upon any pole, box or fixture of the fire alarm except as may be authorized or required by law. After learning of the unauthorized postings, I instructed to staff to remove the flyers. I understand approximately 20 flyers were removed by our staff as of this morning. This action is consistent with how we would handle similar situations on public land throughout the community. I am unsure what are seeking with your request for a policy regarding shared governance of the park. There is no such policy. Again, I am happy to speak with you over the phone about the project if you have questions. Best, Geoff Fruin City Manager -----Original Message ----- From: Slezak, Ruth J <ruth-slezak@uiowa.edu> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 10:26 AM To: ionathon-durst@iowa-city.org Cc: Council <Council@iowa-city.org> Subject: City council In addition to the policy re: posters allowed, please send the policy re: shared governance of water works prairie park. Thank you, Ruth Slezak This email is from an external source. Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Item Number: 7. INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 Email from Kathy Cunneen: Time to close Iowa City's parks {Response from Mayor included] /_1AG_Ta:IM14zIII IR1 Description Email from Kathy Cunneen: Time to close Iowa City's parks Kellie Fruehling From: Bruce Teague Sent: Monday, March 30, 2020 5:50 PM To: Kathy Cunneen Cc: Council Subject: Re: Time to close Iowa City's parks? Dear Kathy Cunneen, Thanks for reaching out and sharing your thoughts with me. I hear your concern and recognize the safety risk by what you've described. Continue to do all you can to stay safe and healthy. I certainly will continue to do what I can to keep our community safe. Take care, Mayor Teague On Mar 30, 2020, at 3:49 PM, Kathy Cunneen <kathy.cunneen@gmail.com> wrote: <120033016490600531.jpg> Dear Mayor Teague and the City Council, In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, I stay home except for an occasional trip to the grocery store and regular walks outside. I practice social distancing during my walks, often moving into or across the street when others come near. This afternoon, I elected to drive to Terry Trueblood Park for my exercise walk. When I noticed that the parking lot was over 50% full and there were many walkers, bikers, and skaters, I turned around and left. There was no way I could maintain a reasonable distance given the volume of traffic on the paved walkway around the lake. I understand the pull of beautiful weather. It may be time, however, to close our local parks -- temporarily -- in order to "flatten the curve." I leave that decision to your discretion and expertise. Sincerely, Kathy Cunneen Resident of Iowa City Item Number: 8. INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 Email from South District Neighborhood Association: Resources for the days ahead /_1AG_Ta:IM14zIII IR1 Description Email from South District Neighborhood Association: Resources for the days ahead Kellie Fruehling From: South District<southdistrictneighborhood@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 8:35 PM Subject: Resources for the days ahead AK Good evening to all of our friends that live, work and play in the South District! Hopefully this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy; these are confusing and uncertain times, many of our priorities have shifted and we are sometimes uncertain how to proceed through current events. Over the last year and a half we have worked hard as a district to come together to build bonds, recognize needs and solutions, and learn about what resources can be provided by whom. The South District would like to continue this connectivity, and help connect people to the things they need... Maybe it's food? - The Mobile Food Pantry is at 820 Cross Park Place, the second Monday of each month, from 4:00- 5:00... that's April 13... they'll be handing out prepackaged boxes of food! - CommUnity is now offering emergency food delivery. You can call 319-519-6165, Monday- Friday, 9:00- 5:00 to request a delivery. - ICCSD is offering breakfast and lunch bags for students, pick up times and locations can be found on their website... HERE. Maybe it's finding things for you and loved ones to do? - The Public Libraries in our area all allow people to check out eBooks. - ICCSD is offering a collection of websites that have student enrichment activities and are all teacher approved, the link for that is HERE. Also, If you have a k-12 ICCSD student in your home that needs access to the internet they are able to help with that too... that link is embedded on the previously mentioned activity link. Maybe you are unable to do errands and need help? Maybe your support group isn't currently meeting and you'd like to maintain connections? Maybe you're wanting to find religious services online? Let us continue our rich tradition of keeping each other interconnected and supported by sharing what we know. Taking care of each other has carried us a long way, and now is our time to shine! "Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success" -Henry Ford Be well, be safe, Peace and love to you all! South District Neighborhood Association Monthly Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month 6pm - 7:30pm Broadway Neighborhood Center 2105 Broadway Street Iowa City, IA. 52240 *Please check social media and/or email for any updates to scheduled meeting changes* Facebooh page: South District Neighborhood Association (Iowa City, IA) SouthdistrictneighborhoodOgmail.com NEXTDOOR.COM—Wetherby/Grant Wood/Pepper Wood/South Pointe Neighborhoods *Please share info about this association with others who live, work and play in the South District *If you would like to be removed from this email, please respond with SUBJECT: Please remove my email from this list Item Number: 9. CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 Statehouse News- Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Iowans Need to Know ATTACHMENTS: Description Statehouse News- Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Iowans Need to Know Kellie Fruehling From: State Rep. Dave Jacoby <Dave.Jacoby@legis.iowa.gov> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 7:03 PM To: Council Subject: Statehouse News I Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Iowans Need to Know A RISK Statehouse News Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Iowans Need to Know As we continue to see the impact the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on our lives and communities, I wanted to share some important information with you and answer some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) that I've heard from you. With the number of cases of COVID-19 now reaching over 100 in Iowa, it's likely the number of cases will continue to increase in the near future and prevention efforts will likely continue. Since these efforts change quickly, I will continue to update you on social media on any information I receive. I encourage you to contact me by either phone, email, or on social media with any questions or concerns. FAQs: What Iowans Need to Know about the Coronavirus What is the coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a type of virus and there are many different kinds, and some cause disease. A newly identified type has caused a recent outbreak of respiratory illness now called COVID-19 that started in China. How is it spread? What is community spread? Recent information indicates COVID-19 may be passed from person to person. Community spread is being seen, which means people have been infected with the virus in a particular area, including some people who are not sure how or where they became infected. COVID-19 has been detected in people in over 100 other countries, including over 50,000 cases in the United States. What precautions should I take to stop the spread of the coronavirus? Here are the simple steps to stop the spread of COVID-19 • Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If this is not available, use hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol. • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow. ■ Stay at home as much as possible. This is especially important for people with underlying health conditions and those over 65 years old. • Regularly clean frequently used objects or surfaces. -Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. What are the symptoms of the coronavirus? • Cough • Fever • Runny nose • Shortness of Breath Should I go to my doctor's office if I get sick? If you are feeling sick, make sure you call your doctor's office before going in. Tell them your symptoms, and they will give you directions. How can l get tested for the coronavirus? To get tested, call your primary doctor. Currently, a doctor does not have to get approval from the State Hygienic Lab to test a patient for COVID-19, if they meet the CDC criteria found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hep/clinical-criteria.html FAQs: Coronavirus Insurance Coverage How do I find out if my insurance will cover testing and treatment related to COV/D-79? Four of the major health insurance carriers in Iowa have all committed to waive cost-sharing and copayments for testing of COVID-19. Self-funded plans may differ in coverage. The Iowa Farm Bureau Health Plan has also agreed to waive cost sharing related to testing. Will Medicare cover testing and treatment? Medicare and the Medicare Advantage Plan covers the lab tests for COVID-19 with no out-of-pocket costs when the test is ordered by your doctor or other health care providers. Medicare also covers all medically necessary hospitalizations. This includes if you're diagnosed with COVID-19 and might otherwise have been discharged from the hospital after an inpatient stay, but you need to stay in the hospital under quarantine. Medicare also covers "virtual check -ins" (also known as telemedicine), so you can connect with your doctor by phone, or video, or an online patient portal to see if you need to go in for a face-to-face visit. The Division encourages consumers to utilize telemedicine to seek treatment.To stay informed about Medicare coverage and coronavirus, along with tips to keep yourself safe, visit http://medicare.gov. FAQs: Unemployment Benefits If I lost my job due to the coronavirus, how can I get help? Iowans displaced from work because of COVID-19 may be eligible for unemployment benefits after changes were made to help those affected by the outbreak. If you are laid off due to COVID-19 or have to stay home to self -isolate, care for family members, or due to illness related to COVID-19, you can apply for unemployment benefits. Normal work search requirements under unemployment insurance are waived for those affected. If displaced you will not be required to try and interview or find work while the outbreak is ongoing. If an individual does find work, they will still receive benefits if it pays less than their previous employment. In those cases, Iowa Workforce Development will subtract the money you've earned from your expected benefit amount and send you the remaining benefit.Those eligible will receive their first check in 7-10 days. To apply visit: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/file-claim-unemployment-insurance-benefits What if I'm self-employed, how can 1 get help? In order for self-employed Iowans to collect unemployment, Disaster Unemployment Assistance must be implemented. These provisions are currently in the legislation before the United States Senate. Once approved, self-employed individuals will be able to file for unemployment through Iowa Workforce Development. FAQs: Iowa Schools Will schools have to make up the canceled days due to coronavirus? In SF 2408 passed on Monday March 16, the legislature gave the Governor the ability to waive school date requirements if the days missed were due to COVID-19, which she has now done. How long are schools expected to stay closed? Schools across the state are expected to stay closed through April 12 to help slow the spread of the virus. School districts are encouraged to continue to pay school employees during the shutdown. FAQs: Child Care Where can I find child care during this crisis? A website has been set up for Iowans looking for child care during this time. Please visit this link to find available child care spots across the state:https://iowa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/cabe69b5e2494259ab6c82Oc249eOfl 9. For additional child care guidance, please visit: https://dhs.iowa.gov/childcare-covid-19 Are child care providers being asked to take special precautions? Yes, the health and safety of children, family and childcare providers is of the utmost importance. The Department of Public Health and the Dept. of Human Services (DHS) recommends social distancing for all ages, as such DHS encourages parents who are working from home to keep their children home with them. DHS also encourages child care settings to limit rooms to 10 individuals per room when possible, increase space between children, increase sanitation practices and provide robust hygiene protocols, and prescreen children and staff before entering the building. For more guidance for child care providers visit https:Hdhs.iowa.gov/childcare-covid-19?utm medium=email&utm source=govdelivery. FAQs: Small Business What resources are available since my business closed due to coronavirus? There are loans for small businesses and nonprofits available through the Small Business Administration. The application can be found at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ For information about the loans visit, hfti)s://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-1 9 The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) also has grants available for small businesses with 2-25 employees who are experiencing a loss in business due to the coronavirus. The application is on their website, www.iowabusinessrecovery.com. Small businesses, of any size, can apply for a sales tax deferment on the same application, www.iowabusinessrecovery.com Do ! still have to pay my employees if my business is closed? Businesses that are able to continue to pay staff should do so, and if the business is requiring employees to work from home, the employee must be paid. If a business cannot afford to pay employees then the employees can file for unemployment (see above). FAQs: Restaurants, Bars, & Breweries Why were all bars, restaurants, and other businesses closed? The CDC is currently recommending no group gatherings larger than 10 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Since restaurants are closed to the public, can they still provide meals by drive -up, carry -out, or delivery? Yes, as of right now restaurants can continue have carry -out, drive-through, or delivery of food. The Governor also eased restrictions on alcohol delivery and pick up, that allows for bars and restaurants to deliver and offer curbside pickup for alcohol. Can my local brewery still sell beer by carry -out or delivery? If a native brewer has a retail permit to operate a taproom, as a retailer it can deliver any beer sold in the original sealed container to a customer. A growler could be considered an original container if it is filled at the manufacturing location. However, beer that is poured into a growler at a taproom cannot be delivered because it is not in the original packaging. FAQs: Utilities What if l can't pay for my utilities because of coronavirus? The Iowa Utilities Board issued an emergency order directing all electric and natural gas utilities to cease residential service disconnection because of nonpayment until May 1 st. The link to the emergency order and press release can be found here: hftps:Hiub.iowa.gov/press-release/2020-03-13/iub-emergency-order- extends-utility-winter-moratorium FAQs: Housing What if I can't pay my mortgage or rent because of coronavirus? All evictions and foreclosure have been suspended through April 16. Mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration or Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae are under a 60 -day foreclosure suspension. Contact your lender to see if it applies to your mortgage. FAQs: Federal Relief What is the federal government doing to provide relief to those impacted by Coronavirus? The federal government is working on a variety of measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to declaring a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Iowa, federal lawmakers have approved two bills to address the crisis. One bill provided supplemental assistance to key public health agencies and another provided free testing and expanded paid sick leave for 87 million workers. More information on that bill is available here. Another bill is currently being considered by Congress that would provide assistance to citizens, businesses, and health care workers. If passed this would be the largest relief effort in United States history. FAQs: Volunteering Opportunities I am healthy and would like to volunteer to help other Iowans. What social distancing volunteer opportunities are available? Volunteer Iowa has launched a COVID-19 Response Initiative to help connect healthy individuals with urgent volunteer needs in their communities. The website will also serve as a portal for organizations to post their volunteer needs. Volunteer opportunities can be found and posted on Volunteer Iowa's Get Connected site at http://volunteeriowa.galaxydigital.com/. Individuals can also help by donating to their local food bank, delivering meals, supporting nonprofits in their community, and donating blood. Ashlev Platz From: State Rep. Dave Jacoby <Dave.Jacoby@legis.iowa.gov> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 3:07 PM To: Council Late, Handouts Distributed Subject: Statehouse News I COVID-19 Updates & Resources (� _ (0 - 2 D A (Date) Statehouse News As COVID-19 continues to impact our daily lives, I wanted to share a brief update with you. Even as positive cases hit over 900 in Iowa, it's likely that number will continue to increase as experts predict the peak of infection is expected later this month. Last week, I joined a number of other legislators in taking the opportunity to conference call with the Governor's Office. We had the chance to ask many of the questions that I've been hearing from you. Many of the concerns were with the Governor's strategy to reduce the spread of coronavirus. As you may have already heard, there were some significant developments this week that may impact your family and neighbors. First, the Governor extended school and businesses closures until April 30. The extension is based on data predicting the peak of the infection in Iowa to happen later this month. Second, weekly unemployment claims rose to 58,453, which is the highest number in Iowa history. It shows the economic pain coronavirus is having on our economy as well as the importance of slowing the spread of the virus as quickly as possible so Iowans can get back to work. Third, a new hotline has been established to help Iowans experiencing legal issues due to COVID-19. Free legal advice is available by calling (800) 332-0419. Fourth, unemployment benefits are now available to more Iowans and include those who are self-employed, independent contractors, and nonprofit employees. inally, I joined the call urging Governor Reynolds to implement statewide shelter -in-place order. As state leaders, I believe it's nportant to send a clearer message to Iowans to stay home nd prevent the spread of COVID-19. I think it's the right step to atten the curve, save lives, and get Iowans back to work uickly. lease continue to practice social distancing and stay home as such as possible. Limiting contact with others is the best way to rotect yourself and your loved ones. I am very grateful to our ssential workers, including health care workers, delivery rivers, grocery store workers, and emergency personnel for eing on the front lines keeping Iowans safe and healthy. The Iowa Legislature has extended its 30 day suspension until April 30. However, we currently do not know when the Legislature will be in a position to return to Des Moines and conclude the session. In the meantime, I will continue to be at home answering your questions and listening to you. As things continue to change quickly, I will provide updates for you on any information I receive and I encourage you to contact me by either phone, email, or on social media. Important COVID-19 Updates & Resources State Public Health Emergency Declaration until April 30 The Governor has now extended her State Public Health Emergency Declaration until April 30. Restaurants, bars, fitness centers, swimming pools, salons, spas, barbershops, tattoo establishments, theaters, casinos and other non-essential retails establishments are being asked to stay closed until April 30. Many restaurants bars and retail establishments are offering carryout, delivery or curbside pick-up. Iowa Schools Closed until April 30 Iowa schools will be closed until April 30. Local school districts are developing plans now and parents will hear more from school leaders on local plans. fi Help for Those with Job Loss Due to Coronavirus Iowans displaced from work because of COVID-19 are eligible for unemployment benefits after changes were made to help those affected by the outbreak. If you are laid off due to COVID-19 or have to stay home to self -isolate, care for family members or due to illness related to COVID- 19, you can apply for unemployment benefits. WORKFORCE Normal work search requirements under unemployment insurance are waived during the disaster; if displaced you will not be required to try and interview or find work while the outbreak is ongoing. Employees laid off due COVID-19 will no longer be required to use all paid leave prior to being eligible for unemployment insurance benefits. Prior to the change employees were required to exhaust all benefits before making a claim. The change is not retroactive and will apply to claims made after March 29, 2020. To apply visit: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/file-claim-unemployment-insurance- benefits Help for Iowa Small Businesses Iowa small businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 have many resources still available to them including tax deferrals, the targeted small business sole operator fund, the Federal Cares Act, and SBA disaster assistance loans. To learn more visit: www.iowabusinessrecovery.com Stimulus Checks through Iowa Cares Act COVID-19 The United States Congress has now passed a Federal Coronavirus Relief Bill—also known as the CARES Act. The $2.2 trillion package S T I M U L U S CHECK includes help for individuals and small businesses. PAYMENTS BEGIN IN: Stimulus payments directly to Iowans will begin in April with $1,200 for APRIL individuals ($2,400 married couples) and $500 per child under 17. here is an Iowa Cares Act rebate calculator so that you can see how much you'll be receiving at https://taxfoundation.org/federal-coronavirus-relief-bill-cares- act/ Grab and Go Lunches for Students The USDA's Summer Food Service Program has 303 approved Grab and Go meal sites in Iowa to provide meals and snacks to children who might go without while schools are closed due to COVID-19. To find a pick up location go to: https:Heducateiowa.gov/documents/summer-food- service-program/2020/03/approved-sponsors-provide-meals-during-covid-19 Covid-19 Price Gouging and Scams SIRM nline scammers are taking advantage of Iowan's fears surrounding the Coronavirus by setting up websites or social media posts for fake products, and using fake emails, texts, and social media posts. The Attorney General's office has created a new form for Iowa consumers to report price gouging, as the number of reports rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers can complete the form on the attorney general's website, which can be found here: https://www.iowaattornevgeneral.gov/for-consumers/file-a-consumer- complaint/online-price-gouging-complaint-form For complaints not involving price gouging, consumers can continue to use the Attorney General's standard complaint form. Iowans can contact the Consumer Protection Division at consumer(a)-ag.iowa.gov or by phone: 515-281-5926 (toll-free number outside of the Des Moines 4 area: 888-777-4590) for more information. Free Assistance with Legal Issues ■M MM TO Mr, MW A free hotline has been set up by Iowa Legal Aid to provide Iowans some support that may be facing legal issues during the COVID-19 outbreak, including eviction, denial of unemployment benefits, employment issues, identity theft and more. The COVID-19 Legal Information Hotline at 1-800-332-0419. Callers should leave a message, and Iowa Legal Aid staff will call them back to screen them for eligibility. Those who are eligible for Iowa Legal Aid's free legal services will be connected with an attorney; those who are not eligible for free services will be referred to volunteer lawyers with the Iowa State Bar Association. For more information go to: hftps://www.iowalegalaid.org/resource/2020-coronavirus-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know LIHEAP Application Period Extended to May 31, 2020 A#& Low-income Hare Fntlrgy,&A ihtsnee Pcw - I Due to the Covid-19 virus and the State of Iowa Public Health Disaster Emergency, the Iowa Department of Human Rights, Division of Community Action Agencies has extended the application period for the Low -Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through May 31, 2020. To apply for assistance visit: hftps:Hhumanrights.iowa.gov/dcaa/Iiheap, HELPFUL LINKS WITH MORE INFORMATION CARES ACT FEDERAL LEGISLATION: A new summary of recently passed federal legislation and its impact on Iowa will be continuously updated and is available here: hftps://tinyurl.com/sg2hluc GOVERNOR'S OFFICE UPDATES: For the latest updates from the Iowa Governor's office on COVID-19: hfti)s:Hcoronavirus.iowa.gov DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATES: For the latest updates on coronavirus and to learn more about prevention efforts, go to the Iowa Dept. of Public Health at hftps:/fidph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus Contact State Rep. Dave Jacoby Copyright © 2020 State Rep. Dave Jacoby. All rights reserved. This email was sent to you because are signed up for State Rep. Dave Jacoby's Statehouse Mews. Communicating with constituents is critical to learning what is important to you. My mailing address is: State Rep. Rave Jacoby '1009 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50319-1009 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Item Number: 10. CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: News and Updates ATTACHMENTS: Description Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: News and Updates Kellie Fruehling From: Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition <jcaffordablehousing@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 5:17 PM To: Council Subject: ALL TOGETHER NOW for Shelter House A RISK News and Updates from the Johnson County Affordable Is this email not displaying correctly? Housing Coalition! View it in your browser. JOHNSON COUNTY Affordable Housing Coalition We have been excited to hear from many of you who have already made your contribution. I made mine, too. Thank youll If you haven't had the chance yet, here's a reminder. --Sara It's time for each of us to act in unison -- All Together Now -- to support our neighbors who are homeless or housing -insecure during the COVID- 19 crisis. We are calling on every one of our members and supporters to make a personal donation or contribution of supplies for the residents and service -users of all ages at Shelter House. DONATIONS https://sheIterhouseiowa.org/donate/ AMAZON WISHLIST https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlisVIs/3C36P3813G6GO?ref =wl share (Please note that some requested items are in short supply. Ideas for substitutions are listed where appropriate!) All together now, let's extend some community care and resources to our fellow neighbors during this time of crisis. Thank you! --Sara Barron, Executive Director 3/26/20 -- COVID-19 Updates Below, please find an updated summary of housing news so far. We'll share more information as it becomes available. If you have specific questions about housing resources during this time, please contact Sara at sara@jcaffordablehousing.org. 2 NEW: Section 8 participants If you receive assistance through the Iowa City Housing Authority via a Section 8 voucher, PLEASE CONTACT ASAP the Housing Authority if your income changes at 319-356-5400. The physical office is closed, but the staff is still working to assist you by phone and email. If you live in project -based Section 8: ''Capitol House Apartments 'tPheasant Ridge 'tEcumenical Towers PLEASE CONTACT your apartment manager to report any changes to your income. If you lose your job or your hours are decreased, it's very likely that your monthly rent payment will go down, but you need to report your new income in order to make this change. (Total payments to landlords will not decrease because the Section 8 program pays the difference between what the tenant can afford and the rent charged. Another good reason for landlords to accept Section 8!) Utilities From MidAmerican Energy To support customers experiencing financial hardship or isolation as a result of the pandemic threat, MidAmerican has temporarily suspended all disconnections for non-payment. The company will work with customers who are impacted economically by COVID-19 by waiving deposits and fees for late payments and providing payment plans as needed. MidAmerican encourages any customer facing hardship to call us at 888-427-5632. We will make every effort to work with customers experiencing financial difficulties. From the City of Iowa City re: Water Iowa City has suspended water shut -offs and late fee penalties. If an individual is living in a property that has previously had the water shut off, the city will work with the resident to get it turned back on. 3 NEW: From the City of Coralville re: Water Coralville has suspended water shutoffs and late fees/penalties. From the City of North Liberty re: Water North Liberty has suspended shut -offs and penalties. Delinquent accounts will be offered payment plan options. Water has been turned back on for accounts previously shut off due to lack of payment. Low -Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Assistance is available for energy costs, weatherization, and possible crisis support for energy bills. Visit https://www.hacap.ora/what-we-do/energy-conservation/apply- liheap/ to apply. Households that have been identified as eligible for LIHEAP also have some additional protections from having their electric or gas shut off through May 1. More information on that is available here. Evictions, Foreclosures, and other Legal Issues Please see the current information (updated frequently!) from Iowa Legal Aid Language Interpretation From the Iowa International Center As with many organizations, the Iowa International Center continues to monitor the federal and state government's response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). During this unprecedented time, we understand how challenging it may be for those providing housing services to keep tenants abreast of developments, closures, and changes needed to keep our communities functioning and safe for all. We would like to make sure that you're aware that Iowa International Center's Housing Hotline is still available as a free, 24/7 resource to provide language interpretation. You can find additional information about this resource, including who can use the hotline, how to use the service and which languages are provided at https:Hiowainternationalcenter.o[g/local-resources/housing-interpretation/ Copyright © 2020 Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition, All rights reserved. mailchimp You are receiving this email because you signed up at an event or meeting. Our mailing address is: Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition 308 E. Burlington St. PMB 121 Iowa City, IA 52240 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list I update subscription preferences I view email in browser t CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 2020 Building Statistics ATTACHMENTS: Description 2020 Building Statistics Item Number: 11. City of Iowa City 2020 Building Statistics Valuerrype of Construction January February March April May June July August September ' October November December TOTAL NON-TAXABLE Single Family - $ 1,293,769 1,218,288 3,894,798 1 61406,855 Number of Permits 4__ 4 13 21 Duplex - $ 315,000 _ _ _ 315,000 Number of Permits Sororities & Fraternities - $ Number of Permits 1 _ - 1 - - - 0 - - - - 0 Multiple Units Number of Permits 4,000,000 1 2,730,000 3- _ _ 6,730,000 - 4 - _ Number of Buildings 1 3 - 4 Number of Dwelling Units _ 24 14 38 Mix - Commercial/Residential 0 Number of Permits _ - 0 Number of Buildings 0 Number of Dwelling units 0 Motels, Hotels - $_ Number of Permits 0 - - -- - 0 Churches - $ Number of Permits — 0 0 Industrial -$ Number of Permits - - -- - 0 - - -- - - - 0 Service Stations - Number of Permits 0 Hospitals & Institutions - $ Number of Permits 0 - 0 - OfficeS, Banks, Prof. - $ 0 Number of Permits 0 Public Works & Utilities - $ 0 Number of Permits 0 Schools - $ 0 Number of Permits Stores & Customer Svc. - $ 0 0 Number of Permits 0 Misc. Structures/Fenoes - $ Number of Permits _ _ 0 0 Remodel, Residential - $ 5__8_6,338 322,661 2,029,087 Number of Permits 21 14 28 _ 63 Remodel,_ Commercial - $ Number of Permits 2,185,6_86 _ 7 163,840 9 545,77.7 4 _ _ _ 2,895,303 18,500 20 1 Remodel, Public Works - $ _ _ _- 0 Number of Permits 0 Accessory Structures 0 Number of Permits - 0 Condo Conversion - No Value 0 TOTAL VALUE 8,380,793 4,434,789 5,560,663 _ 18,376,245 TOTAL PERMITS 34 30 45 109 Demolition: Residential units lost 18 0 18 Item Number: 12. t CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 Civil Service Examination: Maintenance Worker II - Pools ATTACHMENTS: Description Civil Service Examination: Maintenance Worker I I - Pools CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (3 19) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www. icgov. org March 18, 2020 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Maintenance Worker II — Pools 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 Maintenance Worker II — Pools. Caleb Burkholder Iowa City Civil Service Commission Rick Wyss, Chair Item Number: 13. CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 Civil Service Examination: Maintenance Worker I - Streets ATTACHMENTS: Description Civil Service Examination: Maintenance Worker I - Streets � r Vl'R ICITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (3 19) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX ww-w.ICgov.org March 9, 2020 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Maintenance Worker I — Streets 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 Maintenance Worker I — Streets. 1. Brody Miller 2. Carl Grosvenor IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Ick Wyss, Chair Item Number: 14. t CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 Community Police Review Board: March 10 ATTACHMENTS: Description Community Police Review Board: March 10 Draft COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD MINUTES — March 10, 2020 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Monique Galpin called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Latisha McDaniel, David Selmer, Orville Townsend MEMBERS ABSENT: Sam Conaway STAFF PRESENT: Staff Chris Olney, Legal Counsel Patrick Ford OTHERS PRESENT: Iowa City Police Captain Denise Brotherton Iowa City Police Officer Emilio Puente RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL Recommendation to discharge Samuel Conaway from the board for excessive absences and request Council to appoint new board member pursuant to CPRB by-laws Article III. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Selmer, seconded by Townsend to adopt the consent calendar as presented or amended. • Minutes of the Meeting on 2/11/20 • Email correspondence from Kelcey Patrick -Ferree 2-11-20 Motion carried, 4/0, Conaway absent CONSIDER MOTION FOR RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUCIL TO DISCHARGE MEMBER FOR EXCESSIVE ABSENCES AND REQUEST COUNCIL TO APPOINT NEW BOARD MEMBER PURSUANT TO CPRB BY-LAWS ARTICLE III. Galpin noted numerous attempts have been made via email, phone, and by mail to reach Conaway regarding his absences. There has been no response and as of this meeting it would be five consecutive meetings missed. Motion by Townsend, seconded by McDaniel to send to the City Council the recommendation to discharge Samuel Conaway from the board for excessive absences and request Council to appoint new board member pursuant to CPRB by-laws Article III. Motion carried, 4/0, Conaway absent. NEW BUSINESS Social Media Policy Discussion — Police Captain Brotherton handed out copies of the ICPD General Order 01-07 (Police Media Relations/Public Information). Brotherton explained the -reasoning behind the past social media incident and immediate public safety concerns that occurred. The board discussed the City's and Police departments social media policies and felt it did not address the use of social media in a course of an investigation. After further discussion it was suggested to draft a recommendation to add additional language to include the use of social media policy within police investigations. Galpin volunteered to draft a proposed recommendation to be presented to members for review at the next meeting. CPRB minutes DRAFT March 10, 2020 OLD BUSINESS Community Forum - Galpin stated the 1 st general news release will be sent out on March 23rd and forum flyers were available for members to distribute. Police Captain Brotherton introduced Officer Puente who demonstrated the police departments new body camera. Captain Brotherton advised that the departments Public Information Officer will be available at the forum to answer questions regarding the ring program. PUBLIC DISCUSSION Dean Able noted the flyer deadline for questions to be submitted and asked if the public would be allowed at ask questions at the forum. Olney explained that the deadline was to give the board and police department a chance to review in order to better address the questions and yes, the public is welcome to ask questions at the forum. BOARD INFORMATION McDaniel would like information on the new Police Chief interview process and if the CPRB would have any involvement. STAFF INFORMATION None TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to chanae) April 14, 2020, 5:30 P.M. Helling Conference Rm April 27, 2020, 6:00 P.M. IC Public Library (Community Forum) May 12, 2020, 5:30 P.M. Helling Conference Rm June 9, 2020, 5:30 P.M. Helling Conference Rm July 14, 2020, 5:30 P.M. Helling Conference Rm Galpin will be absent April 14th. ADJOURNMENT Motion for adjournment by Selmer, seconded by McDaniel. Motion carried, 4/0, Conaway absent. Meeting adjourned at 6:18 P.M. COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2019-2020 (Meetinu nate) NAME 4/9/19 4/29/19 5/14/19 6/11/19 7/11/19 8/13/19 9/10/19 NO QUORUM 9/24/19 10/8/19 11/12/19 12/10/19 1/14/20 2/11/20 3/10/20 Donald X X X X King Monique Galpin X X X X X X X X X X X X X Orville Townsend X X X X X X X X X O/E X XX Latisha i McDaniel X X X X O X X X X X O/E X X David Selmer X X X X O X X X X X X X X Sam Conaway X X X X O/E O O O O KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting --- = Not a Member Item Number: 15. t CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 2, 2020 Historic Preservation Commission: March 12 ATTACHMENTS: Description Historic Preservation Commission: March 12 MINUTES PRELIMINARY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION EMMA J. HARVAT HALL March 12, 2020 MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Agran, Kevin Boyd (by phone), Gosia Clore, Lyndi Kiple, Jordan Sellergren, Austin Wu MEMBERS ABSENT: Helen Burford, Sharon DeGraw, Cecile Kuenzli, Quentin Pitzen STAFF PRESENT: Jessica Bristow OTHERS PRESENT: V. Fixmer-Oraiz RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action) CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairperson Agran called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: 1214 Sheridan Avenue — Longfellow Historic District (Rear screened porch and deck addition window and door changes to earlier rear addition). Bristow explained 1214 Sheridan Avenue is in the Longfellow Historic District. Currently the house is clad in metal siding and soffits. Most of the windows have been replaced with one - over -one double -hung windows and there has been an addition on the rear of the house. The current project is to add a screened porch addition to the back of the house, as well as a small deck and change some of the window openings. Bristow displayed the site plan and pointed out where the screened porch will go. It will be set in from the east side of the house and from the west side. The owners need to create a space between the screened porch and the garage. There is a small set of stairs from the screened porch to a small deck, as well as from the deck to grade. The project proposes to change out an attic window on the west side of the house, as well as two second -floor bedroom windows on the west side. On the east side there is a small kitchen window that will be changed out. Bristow shared a current image of the back of the house, which is the older addition, with a door with an entry canopy, two windows on the second floor, and two windows on the first floor. She said all these openings will change. The door and canopy will be removed. The pair of windows on the first floor will be replaced with a set of French doors. On the second floor there will be a door to a new roof deck on the screened porch, as well as a small group of ganged windows for a bedroom. A rendering of the proposed project showed the new door on the second floor with the group of windows and the second -floor deck, with a railing that has plain square spindles. The screened porch will have a screen door. There will be French doors in the back of the house. A window will replace the existing passage door. Below the screened porch portion of the addition the space will be enclosed with skirting. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION March 12, 2020 Page 2 of 6 Staff worked with the contractor to determine how to design the railing and the columns since the front of the house has large battered columns and high masonry piers with a solid railing. There will not be battered columns on the addition. Instead, a simple, 6 x 6 column, but keeping that idea of the enclosed balustrade below, so the screen will just fit in the space above the balustrade. Bristow said there would be a short column, which is what they would have done on the front porch, as well next to the screen door. If a full -height column was not needed, they would have had a short column. Bristow noted the new windows will be metal clad, wood double hung. Originally the house had five -over -one double -hung widows, but all of them have been changed out except for the bedroom windows. She said the pair of bedroom windows on the east side were approved to be changed out as part of one of the previous projects. Agran asked for clarifying questions, then opened and closed the public comment period. MOTION: Clore moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 1214 Sheridan Avenue as presented in the application and staff report. Kiple seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. JOHNSON COUNTY POOR FARM PROJECT PRESENTATION: V. Fixmer-Oraiz, Project Manager for the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm, presented the farm's 10 -year master plan to familiarize the Commission with the project. The Poor Farm is within City Limits but owned by Johnson County. It adheres to State Historic Preservation standards. Fixmer-Oraiz thought it was important to acknowledge the Algonquin family of tribes that were here - the Illini, the Iowa, and the Dakota family, and not only to say this is who was here then, but Native people are still here. She said the Historic Poor Farm has interest in engaging Native Americans. Fixmer-Oraiz explained poor farms came over in the 1800s from Europe. It was a social experiment on what to do with people who had disabilities, mental health issues, or those who were poor. Europe modeled a farm setting where people could have fresh air and a daily routine working on a farm, trying to be self-sufficient. She said Iowa is about as far west as the idea traveled, and every county had a poor farm. Often the land was of very poor quality. At any point in time there was anywhere from 10 individuals to over 80 at one point. They were growing their own food. They had cows and other livestock. They were canning. Fixmer-Oraiz said when the Supervisors wanted to acknowledge this poor farm site there was a lot of pushback. Residents were poor and/or had mental health issues. They used to be called insane and indigent. Putting them all in one place created problems. Based on documentation, the Johnson County site included people who were incredibly aggressive. She said, as the system developed and Mt. Pleasant opened, folks moved on to facilities that had shock therapy. She said, the eugenics board was highly involved at that point, deciding where people would go. Fixmer-Oraiz noted in Iowa there are three poor farms left that have existing buildings and Johnson County's is one of the best examples, with the oldest building. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION March 12, 2020 Page 3 of 6 Fixmer-Oraiz shared slides of the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm. The farm is 160 acres on the south side of Melrose Avenue just beyond Hwy 218. It is across from Johnson County Secondary Roads. Chatham Oaks is onsite, which is an entity that takes care of people on a 24- hour basis, people with mental health and physical disabilities. It is on the existing foundation of the original poor farm where they housed people. That building was razed in 1963 and then they built on top of it. To the northeast is Melrose Ridge, a housing component for Chatham Oaks residents. Fixmer-Oraiz explained 120 acres are in an historic district. It was registered on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. Leah Rogers, now part of Tallgrass Historians, did the nomination. The nature of poor farms was such that people didn't want other people to know they had family there, or they didn't want people to know that they went there. Because of this, many items were either thrown away or people died and had no family to collect their belongings. Fixmer-Oraiz showed the site's mutability over time, beginning in the 1870s. She said for the past 30 to 40 years about 120 acres were corn and soy beans. The County contracted it out to a farmer. She was hired by the County to make this public land available again to the public. During the master planning process, the Supervisors wanted to focus on historic preservation, local food, housing, conservation, recreation and trails, with an education component to each of those. The mission of the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm is to provide a public space for connecting to the land and local history through inclusive community -led opportunities. Values include accessibility beyond compliance, food justice, storytelling, collaboration, resilience, and community building. Fixmer-Oraiz said the farm has a disability -first framework because of the people who were housed here; it's their place. She said there was a Federal mandate that care providers for people with disabilities must make sure there are a certain number of hours every day that residents must be outside of the facility. Much of that time was spent at the Historic Poor Farm. She said it is difficult to get around the farm due to mud and broken concrete. That's why the framework includes accessibility beyond compliance. Food justice — there's a lot of local food on site. Storytelling — that's how you build community. Collaboration — there are many things that happen on the site. Resilience and community -building is activating the site and being sure to think about the future. Fixmer-Oraiz detailed the make-up of the farm. There are 15.5 acres of prairie. Johnson County Conservation planted that two years ago and it will be burned for the first time this year. There are three trails running through the farm. Ten acres make up a land access program. It is essentially for farmers. You can get one-eighth of an acre up to a couple acres. The County provides water and storage. There is a CSA and three other farms that produce direct -to - market. There's the pollinator meadow or the prairie meadow in the middle. She noted that Confluence, a design firm in Cedar Rapids, helped design a signage packet for the farm. Fixmer-Oraiz said the farm is currently going through a review process with the City Building Inspector and Engineering for upgrading the parking and roadway. She noted the need to maintain a balance between historic preservation and safe public access. She said the farm is HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION March 12, 2020 Page 4 of 6 trying to use materials that do not look like pavement everywhere. Areas being reviewed include a fire lane and 18 permanent parking stalls right in front of the asylum building. For the fire lane they are using macadam base. They would like to use turf grow -through pavers for overflow parking since it's not used as parking all the time. It would help prevent ruts any time it is wet. Bike racks are another consideration. Fixmer-Oraiz detailed the structures on site. The Monitor -Roof Stock Barn, aka west barn, is on the National Register. It was completely restored last year. It was upgraded for three -season use and can be rented for events. There is a gambrel roof dairy barn, established in 1912. It does have a silo, a concrete trough and corn cribs attached to it. It had lead paint, which has been remediated. It contains milking stanchions and an upstairs hayloft. She said the idea is for this barn to be an exhibit piece. Fixmer-Oraiz noted the asylum is the oldest existing poor farm building in the state, built in 1861. It is registered separately from the Poor Farm. She said it is made up of cells and is two buildings that were put together. She said access to the asylum will be improved. The farm includes corn cribs, built in the early 1900s, and a granary, which will be improved, but Fixmer-Oraiz wasn't sure ADA access would be possible. Fixmer-Oraiz said in order to engage the community a couple groups were created. Over 70 organizations were originally invited to join the Community Action Team. She said a dozen or so have remained core and they help with projects and programs. She said organizations were asked who they served, how were they serving them, and were there any gaps or opportunities that the farm could help serve. Fixmer-Oraiz said transit is their #1 issue and having the bus line out there is important to the farm. She said a lot of folks use that bus line. Another group created was the Disability Advisory Committee. They are engaged with improvements on the site. Historical Resources Roundtable Discussions — Fixmer-Oraiz encouraged anybody interested to join. She said with the nature of poor farms, there are so many holes and gaps in information. The discussions are a way to try to get it all together. The community food production area is currently made up of two nonprofits — Grow Johnson County, which provides fresh fruits and vegetables to food pantries and hunger relief agencies in the County, and Global Food Project of Iowa City, which is community garden plots for new Iowans and immigrants. Global Food Project of Iowa City is becoming a program of IC Compassion. Agran thanked Fixmer-Oraiz for the presentation. He admired the way the farm was honoring the contours and natural intentions of the land itself. He said that element of preservation is through conservation and more future -oriented land stewardship. While the Historic Preservation Commission focuses on granular details of houses, the bigger picture includes preservation of whole neighborhoods and preserving a way of people interacting in a certain kind of built environment that is broader than just the siding on a house. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION March 12, 2020 Page 5 of 6 Wu asked if the bus line was preserved in any of the three proposed scenarios from the Transit study. Fixmer-Oraiz said it was preserved in one of the proposals. Bristow noted she had served on the County Historic Preservation Commission when the County was involved with grants to start some of the planning. She had been out to the farm to help assess how much of the material would need to be saved or retained through a field survey of the west barn. Fixmer-Oraiz hoped to present this project to City Council to promote retaining transit to the farm and asked the Commission for their support. REPORT ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF: Minor Review —Staff Review. 510 North Dodge Street — Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District (rear stoop and step replacement). Bristow noted that with this project the back stoop and step are being replaced. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 13. 2020 MOTION: Clore moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's February 13, 2020 meeting. Wu seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. COMMISSION INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION: Historic Preservation Fund Report. Agran recommended a motion to postpone the Historic Preservation Fund Report until a meeting with better attendance. MOTION: Clore moved to postpone the Historic Preservation Fund Report to a future meeting. Wu seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Preserve Iowa Summit, Dubuque, June 4-6, 2020. Bristow noted the Preserve Iowa Summit will be in Dubuque June 4-6, 2020. Registration is open. She said she would email the registration so Commission members could determine if they want to go, and for what portions. Commission members need to then let her know. Based on interest and budget, she would let them know how many people the City could take. Annual Historic Preservation Awards. The Historic Preservation Awards were discussed. ADJOURNMENT: Clore moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Kiple. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Minutes submitted by Judy Jones HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION March 12, 2020 Page 6 of 6 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2019-2020 TERM NAME EXP. 4/11 5/09 5/23 6/13 8/08 8/19 9/12 10/10 11/14 12/12 1/09 2/13 3/12 AGRAN, THOMAS 6/30/20 O/E O/E X X X X X X X X X O/E X BOYD, KEVIN 6/30/20 X X O/E X X X X O/E X O/E X X X BUILTA, ZACH 6/30/19 X X X X BURFORD, HELEN 6/30/21 O/E X X X X X X X X X X X O/E CLORE, GOSIA 6/30/20 X O/E X O/E O/E X X X X O/E X X X DEGRAW, SHARON 6/30/19 X X X O/E X X O/E O/E X O/E X X O/E KARR, G. T. 6/30/20 X X X X X X X KUENZLI, CECILE 6/30/19 X X X O/E X X O/E O/E X X X X O/E KIPLE, LYNDI 6/30/22 __ __ X X X X X X O/E O/E X PITZEN, QUENTIN 6/30/21 X X X X X X X X X X X X O/E SELLERGREN, JORDAN 6/30/22 -- -- -- -- X X X X X X O/E O/E X SHOPE, LEE 6/30/21 X X X 0/E WU, AUSTIN 6/30/20 __ __ - O/E X X Item Number: 16. April 2, 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission: March 11 ATTACHMENTS: Description Parks & Recreation Commission: March 11 IOWA CITY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES MARCH 11, 2020 ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER — MTG ROOM B Members Present: Stephen Bird, Alex Hachtman, Boniface Penandjo Lemoupa, Ben Russell, Melissa Serenda, Angie Smith, Jamie Venzon, Brianna Wills, Blake Winter, Members Absent: None Staff Present: Brad Barker, Morgan Gerdes, Zac Hall, Juli Seydell Johnson Others Present: None CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Bird called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action): None OTHER FORMAL ACTION: Moved by Smith, seconded by Hachtman, to approve the February 12, 2020 meeting minutes as written. Motion passed 9-0. PUBLIC DISCUSSION None CENSUS 2020 INFORMATION — ASHLEY MONROE, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER Ashley Monroe, Assistant City Manager, presented information to the Commission regarding the 2020 Census. She directed commission members to the information that was included in their agenda packets. She explained that the United States Census is a count of everyone who lives in the US and its territories and is completed every 10 years. It helps shape determine hour federal funds are distributed within a county. She noted that all households will receive a mailing with information in March. This will include the invite to participate in the census and will provide a census ID code that will be necessary when responding. This is the first time that an online option is available. Options to respond by mail or telephone are also available. She asked Commission to assist in spreading the word and to help explain to community members the importance of their response. She suggested that members share with them that there are billions of dollars at stake within the state of Iowa and each year these funds are allocated to various programs including funds for education, housing and food assistance, infrastructure and more. Reiterate to them that all the amenities in the community depend on census information. She pointed out that the City uses this information daily when requesting funding. This is especially important for Iowa City with the large amount of growth in recent years. Monroe shared that there is a large committee of volunteers who have been working together for over a year gathering information and sharing it with elected officials, nonprofit organizations, churches, and many other entities that depend on census information for their funding. The committee developed a packet of information so that a consistent message is shared. The committee worked with partners to provide the information in different languages. She noted that one of the challenges is getting information to apartment tenants. The bureau is reaching out to property owners and landlords. The committee is attempting to employ individuals to assist in the process, although this has been a challenge. Applications are still being accepted. She noted that these positions pay $21 per hour. Venzon asked if a student who is from Illinois but living here while going to the University of Iowa would count themselves as part of the Iowa census. Monroe said PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION March 11, 2020 Page 2 of 5 that they would and that their out of town parents have been instructed not to count them as part of their household. Venzon then asked if getting students to complete the forms has been difficult in the past. Monroe said there are plans to reach out to both on -campus and off -campus students as well as sending communications to the parents. Hall asked if the gathering of info will subside at the end of April. Monroe said she believes reminders will be sent throughout the summer. She suggested that when talking to members of the public, let them know that if they fill out the form and return right away, they eliminate the need for someone coming to their door. Monroe offered commission members posters and handouts that they may share with their networks. Wills asked if information has been included in Peachjar, the school districts electronic communication tool. Monroe said that they have recently done so. Wills said she has not seen any information on the electronic format yet. Bird thanked Monroe on behalf of the Commission for her presentation. DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION & MARKETING UPDATE — MORGAN GERDES Seydell Johnson introduced Gerdes to the Commission reminding them that she was present at their January meeting during an all -staff report. Gerdes reintroduced herself to the Commission and shared some of her past work experience. She has experience in project management, brand development, graphic design, database management and large-scale event planning. She also has experience in multi -media marketing and promotion management. Gerdes reports directly to Brad Barker and Juli Seydell Johnson while also working closely with the City Management team and the Communications Department. She also works with all the department supervisors in youth and adult sports, social and cultural programs, aquatics and the departments inclusive programs as well as parks, forestry and the cemetery. Gerdes said one of her goals is to establish a voice for the department through the City and department websites as well as social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor. She explained how each can be used in a different way to provide information to the community. She said that the Instagram platform is a great place to add photos. For example, a photo of maintenance staff preparing City Park Pool for the summer, maintenance during the season and then closing of the pool at the end of the summer. Photos such as these will help followers understand the time and energy staff put in to provide that service from the start to the end of the season. She went on to explain that Instagram followers are a bit different than Facebook in that Instagram followers are organic, meaning that they must find you and like you. It doesn't offer the same tools as Facebook, i.e., the ability to invite individuals to like specific posts. On Instagram you create ways for people to easily find content, engage and so on. Facebook is a place where people can go to find information about parks, recreation programs, and events, as well as cancellations. She explained that followers include those who have chosen to receive updates when a post is published; likes are a person who has chosen to attach their name to a page as a fan. Nextdoor and Twitter are shared accounts with the City's Communications Department. These are specifically used to get urgent messaging out when there is a call to action. She said that getting to know who your followers are will assist in meeting their needs. She will work to improve the main and subpages of the department websites by reviewing layouts, updating photos and videos and reviewing content for accuracy and relevance, while keeping ADA guidelines in place. She will look at making the layout of the department website like the activity guide, thus giving the department a brand. Gerdes is currently working with staff on the summer activity guide. She said that there will be changes in things like program titles, layout and style. She will be using a similar graphics on both Facebook and in the activity guides, thereby branding them. Commission thanked Gerdes for a great presentation and commended her on her enthusiasm. Gerdes' presentation attached. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION March 11, 2020 Page 3 of 5 REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF: Parks & Recreation — Juli Sevdell Johnson: Farmers Market: Seydell Johnson announced that Tammy Neumann, Department Secretary who coordinates the Farmers Market, was recognized during a State meeting regarding the markets Double Up Food Bucks Program. Iowa City Farmers Market is the top distributor of these food bucks. Double Up Food Bucks is a program created by the Healthiest State Initiative that allows recipients of SNAP to double their money up to $10 at each market. This program connects low-income families with healthy food grown by Iowa farmers. Deer Management: Seydell Johnson reported that 140 deer were eliminated in the second round of the deer management program and 292 during the first round. The deer management company will continue for approximately another week or until they see the deer numbers decline. COVID-19: Seydell Johnson is a member of the COVID-19 command team. The team meets every morning. At this point, all City departments remain open and operating as normal. Operationally the custodians are spending much of their time ensuring that City facilities are clean and safe. The Senior Center has cancelled their classes. The Recreation Center is not cancelling any of its programs yet; however, it has been noted that the Spring Break Program has approximately half of the usual participants registered. She encouraged Commission to watch social media and the City websites, as well as the Johnson County Department of Health sites for updates. She noted that the department has contingency plans in place. Creekside Park: Seydell Johnson reminded Commission of a public meeting on Thursday, March 12 at the park. She noted that the park is near completion with the orchard going in soon. There are funds that will allow for a small public art piece. She will share concepts at the meeting on Thursday. Recreation Division Superintendent — Brad Barker: Staff. Barker reported that Recreation Staff are diligently working on the summer activity guide. Staff is focusing on adding more special events that will encourage patrons to get out into the parks. One such program includes pop-up events in neighborhood parks, similar to the Thursday evening Party in the Park program. Staff will fill the department event trailer with equipment that will include activities for families to participate in. Equipment includes strider -bikes for younger kids and pedal cars. The Iowa City Bike Library will bring some bicycles for participants to ride while offering one-on-one attention helping individuals get comfortable on the bicycles as well as assist in improving their riding skills. There will be events offered at the three splash pads where staff will promote the swim scholarship program offered through the Parks and Recreation Foundation. There will be programs focusing on conservation, sustainability and the environment. The department is planning a fire hydrant party in the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood. Other plans include a sunrise to sundown swimathon event to raise awareness of the swim scholarship program. The Bi Sg -Plash: This event is to celebrate the 100 -year anniversary of the University of Iowa's IIHR-Hydroscience and Engineering program. It will include an outdoor celebration with music, dance, circus arts and other activities and will take place on the banks of the Iowa River. During the summer, the Iowa City Parks & Recreation Department will be offering promotional programming at the pools, splash pads, Party in the Park events and other programs throughout the season. Community Gardens: The Community Garden leasing program will begin on April 1. Those who have rented in past years will have the opportunity to re -enroll prior to this date. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION March 11, 2020 Page 4 of 5 Parks Division Superintendent — Zac Hall: Garden Plots: Hall is working with Fred Meyer of Backyard Abundance, as well as Public Works staff, to redesign the gardens. This was an initiative for which the City Council expressed interest. Chadek Green has been prepped and is ready for fencing and design configuration. Tilling and staking of the Chadek Green garden plots has been complete. Hall also announced that an additional ten garden plots are being added to the Kiwanis Park garden site. Weather: With the increase in nice weather, staff have also seen an increase in inquiries regarding parks and forestry operations. Staff is gearing up for summer by preparing equipment as well as hiring its seasonal staff. Staff Conference: Parks, Forestry, and Horticulture staff attended the annual Iowa State Shade Tree Conference in Ames. Hall attended the Iowa River Tree Council meeting in Des Moines where tree planting initiatives were discussed for the coming year. CHAIRS REPORT No Report COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Smith asked about the construction status of Benton Hill Park. Seydell Jonson noted that there will be one more layer of playground surfacing laid soon and then plantings put in. City Park construction will also be underway soon including the playground installation. Smith noted that her son is really enjoying playing basketball at Creekside Park and wondered if there were any plans for lighting. Seydell Johnson said that due to the parks proximity to the neighborhood, lighting will not be added. Lemoupa inquired about what activities are offered through the Parks and Recreation Department for college aged patrons. Seydell Johnson noted that many the activities that Barker previously mentioned are free and open to the public and are appropriate for all ages. Gerdes also mentioned events being hosted by the Downtown District including the Pedestrian Mall Party on May 2 to celebrate the grand reopening of the area. There will also be the annual Block Party and other Summer of the Arts events throughout the season. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Russell, seconded by Hachtman, to adjourn the meeting at 6 p.m. Motion passed 9-0 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION March 11, 2020 Page 5 of 5 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD NAME � � � � a� � � o1 C� o TERM EXPIRES Suzanne 12/31/20 O/E X LQ X X LQ X X O/E Bentler Steve Bird 12/31/21 X X LQ O/E X LQ O/E X X X X X Lucas 12/31/22 X O/E LQ X Foelsch Alex 12/31/20 * * * * * * * * * * X X Hachtman Cara 12/31/19 X X LQ X X LQ X O/E X Hamann Boniface 12/31/23 * * * * * * * '` * X O/E X Penandjo Lemou a Ben Russell 12/31/21 X X LQ X X LQ X X X O/E X X Melissa 12/31/23 * * * * * * * * * X X X Serenda Angie Smith 12/31/21 X X LQ X O/E LQ X X X X X X Jamie 12/31/20 O/E O/E LQ X O/E LQ X X X X X X Venzon Brianna 12/31/22 X X LQ X O/E LQ X X X O/E X X Wills Blake Winter 12/31/22 * * * * * * X X X X X X Joe Younker 12/31/19 X X LQ X X LQ X X X KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM= No meeting LQ = No meeting due to lack of quorum * = Not a member now ABOUT ME MORGAN GERDES Recreation Program Supervisor of Communications & Special Events • Project Management • Brand Development • Graphic Design • Database Management • Special Event Planner • Multi -Media Marketing • Promotion Management 1 3.11.2020 0-- aim" W- 46'e TOPICS What we are going to go over Customers Online Presence SMART Goals By the Numbers Instagram vs Facebook Website Recreation Guide 03.11.2020 0-- Iowa City Residents a4:14 Iowa City Council Parks & Recreation 2 .: Commission spa spa MY CUSTOMERS 0 0 0 Internal & External Juli Seydell Johnson ► Customers Brad Barker City Management Team Communications Team •lf II if II Recreation Team Parks & Forestry Team Cemetery Team 03.11.2020 0-- Facebook Instagram Nextdoor 2 Accounts @icparksandrec @iowacityfarmersmarket 2 Accounts @icparksandrec @icfarmersmarket City Account Crime updates, Right -now News, Community Events ONLINE PRESENCE Twitter if City Account @cityofiowacity City www.icgov.org/pr Website � Subpages for each division IBM Press Releases City Channel 4 Peachjar Iowa City Downtown District Think Iowa City 4 03.11.2020 0-- Grow Followers Quality is better than quantity. 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You are our eyes and ears out in the community, and you are great contributors to the continued growth of our department. Farmers Market Instagram: @icfarmersmarket Facebook: @iowacityfarmersmarket Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department Instagram: @icparksandrec Facebook: @icparksandrec 03.11.2020 0-- O• @ICPARKSANDREC @ I C F A R M E R S M A R K E T @ I C P A R K S A N D R E C @IOWACITYFARMERSMARKET THANKYOUI. Moran Gerdes Pho, 319.356.5213 morgan-gerdes@iowa-city.org