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Ci ty Council I nformati on P acket
November 19, 2020
IP1.Council Tentative Meeting S chedule
November 23 Work Session
IP2.Work S ession A genda
Miscellaneous
IP3.Memo from C ity Manager: J uneteenth Holiday
IP4.2020 C limate A ction A nnual Report
IP5.P ress Release: City E stablishes new Truth and Reconciliation C ommission;
appoints board
IP6.B ar C heck R eport: October 2020
Draft Minutes
IP7.P ublic Art A dvisory C ommittee: November 5
November 19, 2020 City of Iowa City Page 1
Item Number: 1.
November 19, 2020
Council Ten tative Meetin g S ch ed u l e
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C ouncil Tentative Meeting Schedule
City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Subject to change
November 19, 2020
Date Time Meeting Location
Monday, November 23, 2020 8:00 AM Work Session with State Legislators Zoom Meeting Platform
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 5:00 PM Work Session Zoom Meeting Platform
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 5:00 PM Work Session Zoom Meeting Platform
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Tuesday, January 5, 2021 3:00 PM Budget Work Session (CIP)Zoom Meeting Platform
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Saturday, January 9, 2021 8:00 AM Budget Work Session Zoom Meeting Platform
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:00 PM Work Session Zoom Meeting Platform
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Monday, January 25, 2020 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting Zoom Meeting Platform
Hosted by the City of Coralville
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 5:00 PM Work Session Zoom Meeting Platform
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 5:00 PM Work Session Zoom Meeting Platform
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 5:00 PM Work Session Zoom Meeting Platform
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 5:00 PM Work Session Zoom Meeting Platform
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 5:00 PM Work Session Zoom Meeting Platform
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 5:00 PM Work Session Zoom Meeting Platform
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Item Number: 2.
November 19, 2020
Work S ession Ag enda
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Work Session A genda
Item Number: 3.
November 19, 2020
Memo from City Manag er: J u n eteen th Hol iday
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Memo from C ity Manager: J uneteenth Holiday
Item Number: 4.
November 19, 2020
2020 Climate Action Annual Rep ort
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2020 Climate A ction A nnual R eport
Climate Action & Adaptation Plan
2020 ANNUAL UPDATE
With robust climate action goals set in August 2019, the creation of a Climate Action Commission, the
adoption of accelerated climate actions earlier this year, and the addition of a Climate Action
Engagement Specialist to the staff, the City has carried out a series of climate actions in the form
of education, incentives, regulation, City policy, and specific projects in these key areas:
See climate metrics and more on the back page a
ADAPTATION
u The City planted prairies and native
plants at its properties and some of its
parks, promoting a diverse ecosystem.
u The City planted a total of 400 trees this last
year, more than doubling the previous year’s
total, and launched Root for Trees to help fund trees on
residential properties.
u The City awarded more than 200 Stormwater Best
Management Practices (BMP) Grants last year.
TRANSPORTATION
u The Iowa City Area Transit Study shared
a draft proposal in October 2020 for
system improvements incorporating
community input and best practices.
u A $3 million grant from the U.S.
Department of Transportation will allow
the City to purchase and/or lease new electric buses.
u The spring 2020 addition of an electric vehicle (EV)
charging station in the Tower Place parking ramp
increased the total number of public EV charging
stations in City ramps to six.
u Iowa City and five partner communities in eastern Iowa
received an Electric Vehicle Readiness Grant from the
Iowa Economic Development Authority to prepare a
plan for the wider adoption of electric vehicles.
u The City revised its fleet policy to include provisions
stating a preference for electric vehicle and alternative
fuel equipment. The City’s idling reduction policy
outcomes are being tracked for future reporting.
u The City applied for Gold Status as a Bicycle Friendly
Community from the League of American Bicyclists and
will be notified if awarded in 2021.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
u Iowa City and two partner cities in the
Midwest received a grant to develop tools
to assess and measure carbon drawdown
efforts, such as increasing tree canopy and composting.
u More than 3,300 tons of material were recycled through
the City’s curbside organics program, a 50% increase
from the previous year.
SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE
u Iowa City held its first virtual Climate
Festival in September 2020, where
the City shared information about electric
vehicles, meatless meals, and local green buildings.
u Five Iowa City businesses received Climate Action at
Work Awards from the City in September 2020, when
the program debuted.
u Community Climate Action Grants were awarded in
spring 2020 to eight local entities.
u The City held its first Climate Expo in November 2019 to
update the community on climate initiatives.
BUILDINGS
u The City’s housing rehab program
continues to focus on energy efficiency,
through projects like the solar panel
installation on a Sandusky Street home, with
low-interest loans and grants.
u Green Iowa AmeriCorps continues to improve home
energy efficiency by providing free energy audits and free
weatherizations to community members.
u Applicants from three Iowa City urban renewal areas are
eligible for up to a 50% match on energy efficiency
projects, thanks to tax increment financing.
u The City’s new Public Works Facility won an energy
efficiency award for its many construction innovations.
2019 Community-Wide Emissions
(metric tons of carbon dioxide emitted)
Iowa City Climate Actions Goals
For more detailed information about the City’s progress on climate
action and adaptation goals: https://bit.ly/3eAB7qz
Coming soon:
u Revamped Iowa City transit services
u Electric vehicle readiness plan
u Exploration of projects to capture methane at City Landfill and Wastewater
Treatment facilities
45%
reduction in
greenhouse
gas emissions
by 2030
NET ZERO
emissions by 2050
Iowa City Community CO2e Totals by Sector
Item Number: 5.
November 19, 2020
Press Rel ease: City E stab l ishes n ew Truth an d Recon cil iation Commission ;
appoints b oard
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Press Release: City E stablishes new Truth and Reconciliation Commission; appoints board
Item Number: 6.
November 19, 2020
Bar Check Rep ort: O ctober 2020
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Bar Check R eport: October 2020
FROM: Sergeant Paul Batcheller
RE: October 2020** Bar Check Report
DATE: November 13, 2020
This report tracks the performance of Iowa City liquor license establishments in
monitoring their patrons for violations of Iowa City’s ordinances on Possession of Alcohol Under
the Legal Age (PAULA) and Persons Under the Legal Age in Licensed or Permitted
Establishments (Under 21).
“Bar checks” are defined by resolution as an officer-initiated check of a liquor establishment for
PAULA or other alcohol-related violations. This includes directed checks of designated liquor
establishments, and checks initiated by officers as part of their routine duties. It does not
include officer responses to calls for service.
The bar check ratios are calculated by dividing the number of citations issued to patrons at an
establishment during a period of time by the number of bar checks performed during the same
time period. If at any time a venue with a granted exception certificate has a PAULA ratio more
than .25 during a 12-month period, their certificate is reviewed for revocation.
Note, while the resolution requires that bar checks and citations of the University of Iowa
Department of Public Safety (DPS) be included in these statistics, the DPS ceased performing
bar checks and issuing these citations to patrons in May of 2014.
**It should be noted that COVID-19 pandemic-related changes and mandates from the State of
Iowa greatly impacted businesses and the Iowa City Police Department procedures during the
time of this evaluation by reducing person-to-person contact and requiring various business
closures.
Charts
Raw Data
• Sorted by PAULA Ratio – high to low
• Establishments with exception certificates are listed in RED
• Bars/Restaurants opened October 4th with capacity/spacing restrictions due to COVID-
19.
Bar Check Data – October 2020
Name Checks PAULA UNDER 21 PAULA
Ratio
Under 21
Ratio
SUMMIT RESTAURANT
& BAR
3 0 1 0 0.333333333
MICKEYS IRISH PUB 1 0 0 0 0
DONNELLYS PUB 1 0 0 0 0
TCB 1 0 0 0 0
JOES PLACE 2 0 0 0 0
BO JAMES 2 0 0 0 0
PINTS 1 0 0 0 0
FIELDHOUSE BAR 2 0 0 0 0
SPORTS COLUMN, CORP 2 0 0 0 0
DC'S 2 0 0 0 0
BROTHERS BAR AND
GRILL
2 0 0 0 0
MARTINIS 2 0 0 0 0
ELRAYS LIVE AND DIVE 2 0 0 0 0
AIRLINER 2 0 0 0 0
DUBLIN
UNDERGROUND
1 0 0 0 0
DEADWOOD TAVERN 2 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 28 0 1 0 0.333333333
Bar Check Data – Previous 12 Months
Name Checks PAULA UNDER 21 PAULA
Ratio
Under 21 Ratio
SUMMIT RESTAURANT
& BAR
37 3 46 0.08108108 1.243243243
FIELDHOUSE BAR 32 0 22 0 0.6875
UNION BAR 20 5 18 0.25 0.9
AIRLINER 33 2 18 0.06060606 0.545454545
SPORTS COLUMN,
CORP
22 4 9 0.18181818 0.409090909
BO JAMES 17 1 4 0.05882353 0.235294118
PINTS 10 0 3 0 0.3
VINE TAVERN AND
EATERY
1 0 3 0 3
BARDOT 3 0 3 0 1
DC'S 16 2 4 0.125 0.25
MARTINIS 16 1 2 0.0625 0.125
CACTUS 1 0 2 0 2
BROTHERS BAR AND
GRILL
20 1 1 0.05 0.05
DUBLIN
UNDERGROUND
2 0 1 0 0.5
EDEN LOUNGE 10 1 0 0.1 0
MICKEYS IRISH PUB 2 0 0 0 0
DONNELLYS PUB 2 0 0 0 0
HILLTOP TAVERN 4 0 0 0 0
SALOON 1 0 0 0 0
HY-VEE (NEW) 1 0 0 0 0
TCB 4 0 0 0 0
CACTUS 3 1 0 0 0 0
JOES PLACE 8 0 0 0 0
CLUB CAR 1 0 0 0 0
BIG GROVE BREWERY 1 0 0 0 0
STUDIO 13,YACHT
CLUB
4 0 0 0 0
LA RUMBA 1 0 0 0 0
ELRAYS LIVE AND DIVE 2 0 0 0 0
ALUMNUS 1 0 0 0 0
IOWA CITY EAGLES
CLUB
1 0 0 0 0
FIELD HOUSE 1 0 0 0 0
GEORGES BUFFET 2 0 0 0 0
GABES 1 0 0 0 0
DAVES FOX HEAD 1 0 0 0 0
BLACKSTONE 1 0 0 0 0
VAN BS 2 0 0 0 0
DEADWOOD TAVERN 3 0 0 0 0
COACHES CORNER 1 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 286 20 136
Item Number: 7.
November 19, 2020
Public Art Ad visory Committee: Novemb er 5
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Public A rt A dvisory C ommittee: November 5