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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-10 Info Packet City Council I nformation Packet December 10, 2020 IP1.Council Tentative Meeting S chedule December 15 Work Session IP2.Work Session Agenda IP3.B L M & S ystemic Racism Detailed S tatus Report IP4.Pending City Council Work S ession Topics Miscellaneous IP5.Email from Council Member J ohn Thomas: S treet Corner Snow Clearing IP6.Article from City Manager: The F alse Choices for Urban P olicy T hat We Need to Get P ast IP7.I owa City F ire Department: B ias-Free Delivery of S ervices P olicy IP8.Press Release: I C P D earns L eadership in Victim S ervice Award IP9.Bar Check Report: November 2020 Draft Minutes IP10.Airport Commission: November 12 IP11.Airport Commission: November 30 IP12.Public A rt Advisory Committee: December 3 December 10, 2020 City of Iowa City Page 1 Item Number: 1. D ecember 10, 2020 Council Ten tative Meeting Sched u l e AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Council Tentative Meeting S chedule Item Number: 2. D ecember 10, 2020 Work Session Agen d a AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Work Session Agenda Item Number: 3. D ecember 10, 2020 B L M & Systemic Racism Detailed Status Report AT TAC HM E NT S : Description B L M & S ystemic Racism Detailed S tatus Report 1 City of Iowa City COMMITMENT TO ADDRESSING BLACK LIVES MATTER & SYSTEMIC RACISM Resolution No. 20-159 Status Report December 10, 2020 2 SUMMARY OF COMMITMENTS The City of Iowa City is committed to embracing the Black Lives Matter Movement and addressing Systemic Racism. The City Council unanimously passed Resolution No. 20-159 on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 which outlined seventeen initial actions. A copy of that signed resolution, along with other related resources, is available at www.icgov.org/BLM. The seventeen actions have been identified in this initial commitment and are summarized below. Click on an action to be taken to the status report page for that item: Policing & the Future of Public Safety • Develop a preliminary plan to restructure Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) towards community policing. • Receive a report of ICPD involvement in use of gas and flash-bang devices during a June 2020 Black Lives Matter protest in Iowa City. • Increase accountability and oversight authority of CPRB, where legally possible. • Improve transparency and accessibility of detailed ICPD budget expenditures. • Review inventory of military grade equipment in ICPD, evaluate federal contracts with the ICPD and express support for divestment of the Johnson County Sherriff’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. • Enact ICPD General Order to expressly ban the use of chokeholds & any maneuver that cuts off oxygen or blood flow. • Continue ICPD policy and practice to be consistent with IA H.F. 2647, ensuring police officers in Iowa have not committed serious misconduct. • Investigate compliance and evaluate disciplinary action related to proper use of body cameras and vehicle recording devices. • Ensure the duty to intervene and stop excessive force, in both ICPD General Order and an MOU with area law enforcement agencies. • Prohibit use of tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash bangs against peaceful protestors. • Adopt 2021 state legislative priorities related to criminal justice reform, enhanced authority of the Community Police Review Board (CPRB), and decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana. Truth & Reconciliation • Create an ad hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission to carry out restorative justice. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • Commit $1,000,000 to local efforts promoting racial equity + social justice, including development of a new Affordable Housing Plan. • Increase opportunities for artistic expression by communities of color. • Establish Juneteenth as an official city holiday beginning in 2021. • Increase diversity of City employees, expand equitable recruitment efforts, and elevate organizational equity training, policies, and procedures. • Continue use of a racial equity toolkit use in all city departments, expand training to the City Council, and educate and train the local business community 3 PROGRESS SUMMARY Policing & the Future of Public Safety Truth & Reconciliation Diversity, Equity & Inclusion *Note: Actions showing multiple icons have some council directives accomplished and others underway; details are provided on each action’s page. $1m. committed to SJRE efforts + Affordable Housing Plan Equitable recruitment, hiring, staff training 2021 legislative priorities supporting racial/social justice Develop Truth & Reconciliation Commission Preliminary plan to restructure the police Report on gas/flash bang use on protestors Increased oversight authority for CPRB Transparent and accessible ICPD budget details Military-grade equipment inventory review, MRAP Letter ICPD G.O.: Chokeholds and airway restricting maneuvers ICPD G.O.: Police misconduct related to IA H.F. 2647 ICPD G.O.: Body camera + car recorder compliance ICPD G.O.: Duty to Intervene & stop excessive use of force ICPD G.O.: Tear gas, rubber bullets, flash bangs in protests Racial & Equity Toolkit expansion of use + education Increase art + celebrations of communities of color Establish Juneteenth as official City holiday Awaiting City Council action Planning or action currently underway Some or all actions accomplished Action(s) completed Action(s) in progress Awaiting City Council action Last Updated: December 10, 2020 4 Resolution “By December 15, 2020, develop a preliminary plan to restructure the Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) towards community policing, including, but not limited to, reduction of the public’s reliance on police in non- violent situations through use of unarmed professionals, and consideration of community policing initiatives in other cities, including, but not limited to, Minneapolis, MN, Camden, NJ, Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA.” (Res. 20-159, p. 1, #1) Status Summary City Council directed staff to prepare a preliminary plan to be delivered to City Council on December 15, 2020. This will be coordinated by the City Manager’s Office and staff will continue to provide recommendations to City Council for changes and improvements which could be implemented in the interim, while the plan is being developed. At the December 15, 2020 meeting, City Council will consider the third and final reading of an unbiased policing ordinance which was developed in collaboration with the NAACP. Upon presentation of the preliminary plan and deliberation by City Council, staff recommends additional opportunities are provided for the public to provide feedback before a final plan is adopted. Next Steps Target Date Milestone Action Group(s) Dec. 15, 2020 Deadline for staff to deliver preliminary plan to City Council Staff, Council, Public Accomplishments • September 1, 2020: City Council approved the replacement of a vacant, full-time police officer position with a civilian Victim Support Specialist position. More information is available here. • Sept 16 – Oct. 8, 2020: Six separate Listening Posts held on community policing with focus areas including homelessness, crisis intervention/mental health/substance abuse, victims of abuse, youth engagement, the special needs population, and UI students. • Aug. 25 – Oct. 15, 2020: Comments welcomed through an online public input form. • Oct. 15, 2020: Staff delivered a report to City Council which summarized the comments received via the listening posts and online form during the initial public input phase. • October 29, 2020: ICPD issued a special order related to no longer initiate stops based solely on regulatory secondary traffic violations (i.e. defective equipment) or minor pedestrian infractions (i.e. jaywalking that does not pose an immediate public safety threat). Public safety data concerning this guideline will be reviewed after 60 days ACTION 1: PRELIMINARY PLAN TO RESTRUCTURE ICPD TOWARDS COMMUNITY POLICING 5 Resolution “Allocate City funds in the amount of $1,000,000 during Fiscal Year starting July 1, 2020 for efforts to promote racial equity and social justice, including expansion of the Special Populations Involvement (SPI) program, creation of a new robust affordable housing plan, including, but not limited to, housing in the downtown and core neighborhoods, support of the to be determined efforts of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and hold a Council work session on or before August 1, 2020 to address specific allocations.” (Res. 20-159, p. 1, #2) Status Summary Allocation plans for these funds are pending further City Council discussion. Next Steps Target Date Milestone Action Group(s) TBD Hold City Council work session to address specific allocations City Council Accomplishments • August 18, 2020: City Council agreed to contribute $25,000 in funding to assist the Iowa City BIPOC and Immigrant-Owned Businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in collaboration with ThinkIowaCity and Project Better Together’s Holding Our Own program. This funding is separate from the $1 million commitment. View a list of funding recipients. ACTION 2: COMMIT $1,000,000 TO LOCAL EFFORTS PROMOTING RACIAL EQUITY + SOCIAL JUSTICE 6 Resolution “Elevate the City’s commitment to racial equity and social justice, including expanding efforts to increase the number of minorities employed by the City including eliminating barriers to applications, increase resources devoted to those efforts as needed to better train all city employees and coordinate and report on the use of funds dedicated for racial equity and social justice.” (Res. 20-159, p. 2, #3) Status Summary Staff have implemented several improvements for more equitable hiring and recruitment and continue to actively explore additional opportunities, such as those ideas outlined in the staff report. In early December, Iowa City was one of 20 local governments across the nation to join in an amicus curiae brief in support of a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s Executive Order 13950, which attempts to ban the use of comprehensive diversity trainings by federal contractors. Next Steps Target Date Milestone Action Group(s) Ongoing, Monthly Staff Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee meetings and efforts Staff Ongoing Diversity and equity improvements to hiring and recruitment policy and practices. All Accomplishments • July 29, 2020: Approximately 60 City and County staff participated in a virtual Cultural Proficiency pilot training. • August 2020: New staff DEI Committee was formed, with a mission to discuss opportunities and plan for improving workplace culture related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This committee will continue to meet monthly and seek progress in these areas. • August 20, 2020: Staff completed a report on Iowa City employee demographics, recruitment efforts, and staff diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings. • October 2020: A new employment opportunities flyer (available in English, Spanish, French (Africa), Arabic, and Swahili) was created and distributed to approximately 300 community organizations and local contacts who reach diverse populations. • Human Resources has been working with hiring to staff to implement changes since this report was published, including: o Requiring all interviews to include at least one question on diversity, equity, and inclusion. o More consistent data collection on how candidates learn about positions. o Providing hiring managers with current employee demographics at the beginning of the hiring process as well as post-hire recruitment analysis reports. o Providing candidates with interview prep time prior to the start of an interview. o Providing candidates with “Interview Tips for Success” when scheduling interviews. ACTION 3: INCREASE DIVERSITY OF EMPLOYEES, EQUITABLE RECRUITMENT EFFORTS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL EQUITY TRAINING 7 Resolution “By August 1, 2020, receive a report from the City Manager on the ICPD’s involvement in the use of gas and flash-bang devices during the protest in Iowa City on June 3, 2020.” (Res. 20-159, p. 2, #4) Status Summary OIR Group (based in Playa del Ray, CA) is currently conducting an independent investigation of the June 3, 2020 BLM protest incident that took place near the Interstate 80 interchange and Dubuque Street. Next Steps Target Date Milestone Action Group(s) TBD Deliver report from OIR Group to City Council Third Party Accomplishments • September 1, 2020: Councilors approved a contract with OIR Group (based in Playa del Ray, CA) to conduct an independent investigation of the June 3, 2020 BLM protest incident that took place near the Interstate 80 interchange and Dubuque Street. • September 3, 2020: Per City Council direction, the City released a statement and video footage related to the June 3, 2020 BLM protest incident. ACTION 4: RECEIVE REPORT ON ICPD INVOLVEMENT IN USE OF GAS AND FLASH BANGS DURING JUNE 2020 BLM 8 Resolution “By October 1, 2020, create an ad hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission to bear witness to the truth of racial injustice in Iowa City and to carry out restorative justice, through the collection of testimony and public hearings, with such work to include a recommendation to the Council of a plan for dedicating and/or renaming public spaces and/or rights of way in honor of the Black Lives Matter movement.” (Res. 20-159, p. 2, #5) Status Summary The first TRC meeting is scheduled for December 21. The mayor will provide a welcome to members and staff will assist with introductions, review of scope, and orientation to serving on a public commission. Learn more about the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission and stay up-to-date on meeting schedules and agendas here. Next Steps Target Date Milestone Action Group(s) TBD First TRC meeting TRC, Staff Accomplishments • July – September 2020: Continued collaborative efforts to collect ideas and input from members of the public, including councilor meetings and sustained communication with members of the Iowa Freedom Riders (IFR), input from other community groups, and individual input collected via e-mail, phone, and in-person at City Council meetings. • July 21, 2020 – Public input opportunity at the regular, formal City Council meeting. • August 18, 2020: Councilors Bergus and Weiner introduced a draft resolution. • September 1, 2020: Councilors received public input and made plans to discuss further at the next City Council meeting. • September 15, 2020: City Council adopted a resolution forming a Truth & Reconciliation Commission. • November 17, 2020: City Council appointed nine board members to serve two-year terms on the TRC, including: : Amel Ali, Anthony Currin, Raneem Hamad, T’Shaliyn Harrington, Eric Harris, Layana Navarre-Jackson, Royceann Porter, Kevin John Rivera, and Mohamed Traore. ACTION 5: CREATE AD HOC TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION TO CARRY OUT RESTORATIVE JUSTICE 9 Resolution “Make it a 2021 City Council legislative priority to advocate for and support our state delegation in enacting criminal justice reform, eliminating the war on drugs and making changes to state law that enable the City’s plan to restructure the police department, enhance the authority of the Community Police Review Board (CPRB) and reduce disproportionate minority contact, including support of state legislation decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana.” (Res. 20-159, p. 2, #6) Status Summary Staff will work with state legislators, advocacy groups, and the City’s contracted lobbyists to advance the City’s 2021 State legislative priorities, which include support for reform measures to reduce racial disparity in the criminal justice system and address systemic racism and support for crisis services. Next Steps Target Date Milestone Action Group(s) 2021 State of Iowa Legislative Session Staff will work with state legislators, and City’s contracted lobbyists on these issues during the 2021 session. Staff, state legislative delegation, contracted lobbyists Accomplishments • June 19, 2020: Participated in joint work session between the NAACP and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. • November 17, 2020: City Council adopted 2021 state legislative priorities, including support for Policy changes recommended by the Governor’s FOCUS Committee on Criminal Justice Reform. • November 23, 2020: City Council held a special work session to discuss the adopted priorities with the legislators and contracted lobbyists. ACTION 6: ADOPT STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES RELATED TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, CPRB AUTHORITY & DECRIMINALIZATION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF MARIJUANA 10 Resolution “Continue use of the racial equity toolkit by city departments and expand such training to the City Council, and work with our local business partners to educate and train the business community on use of a racial equity toolkit.” (Res. 20-159, p. 2, #7) Status Summary On December 2, an implicit bias training opportunity was provided to City board & commission members. Approximately 21 individuals representing various board and commissions attended. As follow-up, staff will plan to train board & commission members in use of the racial equity toolkit. City staff will continue to expand knowledge and use of the toolkit and update City Council as appropriate. Additional racial equity toolkit training will be prepared for both City Council and the business community. Several other trainings and education and engagement events are scheduled to be hosted or sponsored by the City of Iowa City in the coming months. For a list of upcoming events, please visit www.icgov.org/blm and check under the “Upcoming Education + Engagement Events” section. To stay up-to-date on City events, follow @CityofIowaCity on social media, and sign-up for e-mail or SMS/text message notifications (visit www.icgov.org/e-subscriptions, enter your preferred method of contact, and select “Equity and Human Rights” under “News and Events”). Accomplishments • July 22, 2020: Culturally Responsive Communication training delivered to 100+ members of the local business community. • July 23, 2020: Staff presented a memo on the City’s use of the racial equity toolkit to Council. • July 29, 2020: Approximately 60 City and County staff participated in a virtual Cultural Proficiency pilot training. • August 2020: New staff DEI Committee was formed, with a mission to discuss opportunities and plan for improving workplace culture related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This committee will continue to meet monthly and seek progress in these areas. • August 26, 2020: Staff, in collaboration with the ACLU, conducted a Know Your Rights presentation with area youth through the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. • September 9, 2020: Culturally Responsive Communication training delivered to area property managers and businesses. Approximately 45 individuals participated. • October 13, 2020: The Office of Equity and Human Rights released an online fair housing training, available on-demand at www.icgov.org/FairHousingTraining. • October 22, 2020: Culturally Responsive Communication training delivered to area property managers and businesses. Approximately 50 individuals participated. • December 2, 2020: Implicit bias training was provided to City board & commission members (approximately 21 people attended). ACTION 7: CONTINUE USE OF RACIAL EQUITY TOOLKIT USE AND EXPAND TRAINING TO CITY COUNCIL AND LOCAL BUSINESSES 11 Resolution “Request and receive, by January 1, 2021, a report and recommendation from the CPRB, in consultation with an attorney of its choice, regarding changes to the CPRB ordinance that enhance its ability to provide effective civilian oversight of the ICPD, including but not limited to those that address compelling the testimony of officers, with the report to include a summary of measures considered and rejected by the CPRB, whether it be for policy or legal reasons.” (Res. 20-159, p. 2, #8) Status Summary This action is being directly coordinated by the City Council’s Community Police Review Board (CPRB). Board members are engaging in ongoing conversation about measures or changes to be considered and/or recommended. Next Steps Target Date Milestone Action Group(s) December 22, 2020 CPRB to deliver report and recommendation to the City Council CPRB *CPRB meeting dates subject to a quorum of members Accomplishments • September 2020: Complaints can be now be filed with the CPRB using a new, online web form. The option to submit a hard copy form remains. • September 21, 2020: Virtual Community Forum held by the CPRB to collect public input on the Board’s role and ICPD policies, practices, and procedures. • October 9, 2020: An informational report summarizing the 27-year history of the CPRB ordinance and a history of complaints filed with the Board was included in the CPRB agenda packet. ACTION 8: INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY OF CPRB, WHERE LEGALLY POSSIBLE 12 Resolution “Direct staff to provide a detailed expenditure summary of the police budget on the City’s website.” (Res. 20-159, p. 2, #9) Status Summary Additional budget information was added to the Iowa City Police Department webpage in June of 2020. That information is available on the Police Budget webpage. Staff will continue to increase transparency about the Police Department operations through revised web content. Additional budget information will be added with the release of staff’s proposed fiscal year 2022 budget. In September 2020, additional information on ICPD calls for service and crime statistics were added to the Police Department’s website. This data supplements existing statistics available on the Police Department’s website and in the ICPD Annual Report. Next Steps Target Date Milestone Action Group(s) Dec. 15, 2020 Additional budget and operational details will be presented in the preliminary plan to restructure the ICPD. Staff Accomplishments • View additional fiscal year 2021 police department budget information (published June 2020). • View additional fiscal year 2015 – 2019 Calls for Service + Crime Information ACTION 9: IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY + ACCESSIBILITY OF DETAILED ICPD BUDGET EXPENDITURES 13 Resolution “Send the letter attached as Exhibit “A” to the Johnson County Sheriff supporting divestment of the MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle and obtain a report from city staff on the military grade equipment in the ICPD’s inventory and the federal contracts that provide support to the police department.” (Res. 20-159, p. 2, #10) Accomplishments • June 17, 2020: Mayor Teague submitted a letter to the Johnson County Sheriff supporting divestment of the MRAP vehicle. A copy of the letter can be viewed here. • August 20, 2020: City staff prepared a memo outlining federal contracts from 2017 to the present, that provide support to the Iowa City Police Department. • Staff delivered a memo on ICPD military grade equipment to City Council on September 10, 2020. ACTION 10: REVIEW ICPD INVENTORY OF MILITARY-GRADE EQUIPMENT + SUPPORT COUNTY DIVESTMENT OF MRAP 14 Resolution “Direct the City Manager to expressly ban, in the ICPD’s general orders, any use of chokeholds or any other maneuver that cuts off oxygen or blood flow.” (Res. 20-159, p. 2, #11) Accomplishments • CPRB last reviewed the Iowa City Police Department’s General Order on Use of Force at their October 8, 2019 meeting. The board recommended changes and those were incorporated by the Iowa City Police Department. The General Order was re-issued by the Police Department on October 23, 2019. • The Community Police Review Board approved an updated Use of Force General Order (G.O.) at their August 19, 2020 meeting. The G.O. was re-issued by the ICPD on August 20, 2020. ACTION 11: ADOPT ICPD GENERAL ORDER (G.O.) TO EXPRESSLY BAN CHOKEHOLDS & ANY MANEUVER THAT CUTS OFF OXYGEN OR BLOODFLOW 15 Resolution “Direct the City Manager to ensure the ICPD’s policy and practices regarding employment of officers is consistent with the goals of recently enacted Iowa House File 2647 to ensure that officers working in Iowa have not committed serious misconduct, as defined therein.” (Res. 20-159, p. 2, #12) Status Summary The Iowa City Police Department recruitment process already contains a robust background check process that includes a review of past employment history. Candidates with a history of serious misconduct are not considered for employment with the Iowa City Police Department. As the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy develops rules for the implementation of House File 2647, staff will adjust policies accordingly to ensure complete compliance with the new law. Next Steps Target Date Milestone Action Group(s) TBD – Dependent upon when the State of Iowa releases rules Update Human Resource policies as needed to ensure compliance with HF 2647 Staff Accomplishments ACTION 12: CONTINUE ICPD POLICY + PRACTICES REFLECT IA H.F. 2647, ENSURING OFFICERS HAVE NOT COMMITTED SERIOUS MISCONDUCT 16 Resolution “Direct the City Manager to review the systems and reporting mechanisms in place at the ICPD for evaluating compliance with the ICPD’s Body Worn Cameras and In-Car Recorders general order, ensure that such systems result in consistent compliance with the general order, revise as necessary to achieve that goal, include real consequences for non-compliance, and report back to the Council upon completion of the review.” (Res. 20-159, p. 3, #13) Accomplishments • The Community Police Review Board reviewed and approved the General Order on Body Cameras and In-Car Recorders at their February 11, 2020 meeting. • The Community Police Review Board reviewed and approved an updated General Order on Body Cameras and In-Car Recorders at their September 8, 2020 meeting. • Staff delivered a report on the revised General Order related to body worn cameras and in-car recorders, to City Council on September 10, 2020. • Staff updated monthly Use of Force reports provided to the CPRB to indicate body camera and in-car recording compliance on all Use of Force incidents. ACTION 13: EVALUATE COMPLIANCE + DISCIPLINARY ACTION RELATED TO PROPER USE OF BODY CAMS AND CAR RECORDERS 17 Resolution “Direct the City Manager to revise the ICPD’s general orders to require officers to intervene and stop excessive force used by other officers and report the incident directly to a supervisor, and enter into a memorandum of understanding with other law enforcement agencies regarding such intervention when the excessive force is being used by an officer of another agency such as that currently being discussed and circulated among area law enforcement attached as Exhibit “B”” (Res. 20-159, p. 3, #14) Accomplishments • June 19, 2020: ICPD staff participated in joint work session between the NAACP and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. At the joint work session, Iowa City joined five area law enforcement agencies in signing a Duty to Intercede MOU. • On July 14, 2020, the Community Police Review Board (CPRB) approved, with no changes, the new Duty to Intervene and Report General Order provided by staff. An executed copy of that General Order can be viewed online and has been issued to ICPD staff/officers. ACTION 14: ENSURE DUTY TO INTERVENE & STOP EXCESSIVE FORCE, BOTH IN ICPD AND MOU WITH AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT 18 Resolution “Request and receive a report and recommendation from the City’s Public Art Advisory Committee, after input from and consultation with local Black artists, on measures Council should consider to provide opportunities for artistic expression by the Black Lives Matter movement and communities of color, including but not limited to visual arts as well as a public festival dedicated to the celebration of Black culture.” (Res. 20-159, p. 3, #15) Status Summary At their December 3 meeting, the PAAC received a public art project concept and approved a motion to move forward with the project with additional public input. The Truth & Reconciliation Commission will also prepare recommendations for City Council related to public art and/or public festivals dedicated to the celebration of Black culture. Next Steps Target Date Milestone Action Group(s) TBD City Council to consider a recommendation to name a city park after James Alan McPherson. City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission TBD Community involvement in the public art project; details forthcoming from the sponsoring groups. PAAC, public, Public Space One, Center for Afrofuturist Studies Spring 2021 Creation of the public art project, with expected completion by the Spring of 2021. PAAC, Sponsoring Groups, Artists Accomplishments • August 18, 2002: City Council approved a resolution to proceed with a project in partnership with the Center for Afrofuturist Studies. ACTION 15: INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION BY COMMUNITIES OF COLOR The mural is proposed to be located on the stair towers of the Capitol Street Parking Ramp along Burlington Street. 19 Resolution “Prohibit the use of tear gas, rubber bullets, and flashbangs against peaceful protestors.” (Res. 20-159, p. 3, #16) Status Summary Immediate direction has been provided to the Iowa City Police Department. Any policy update on this item is on hold until the completion of the investigation in action item #4 of this resolution. Staff will use the report of the June 3, 2020 events and City Council’s related discussion of these reports, to inform their review of all policies and ensure any relevant updates to policies are completed. Next Steps Target Date Milestone Action Group(s) TBD Receive and discuss report on June 3, 2020 protest response City Council Accomplishments ACTION 16: PROHIBIT THE USE OF TEAR GAS, RUBBER BULLETS, AND FLASHBANGS AGAINST PEACEFUL PROTESTORS 20 Resolution “Beginning in calendar year 2021, Juneteenth, June 19, shall be a city holiday and shall replace an existing city holiday.” (Res. 20-159, p. 3, #17) Accomplishments Holidays are negotiated in the collective bargaining agreements with the City’s labor unions. The City reached an agreement with the Police, Fire, and AFSCME unions to officially replace President’s Day (or Washington’s Birthday) with the Juneteenth holiday. The City will also make the change for supervisory and other non-bargaining unit staff. The City will observe Juneteenth on June 19th annually as a City holiday. If June 19th falls on a weekend, the City will observe it on the Friday preceding or the Monday following the June 19th date. The first official recognition of Juneteenth as a formal City holiday will be Friday, June 18, 2021. ACTION 17: ESTABLISH JUNETEENTH AS AN OFFICIAL CITY HOLIDAY BEGINNING IN 2021 Item Number: 4. D ecember 10, 2020 Pen d ing City Cou n cil Work Session Topics AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Pending City Council Work S ession Topics Item Number: 5. D ecember 10, 2020 Email from Cou n cil Member John Thomas: Street Corn er Snow Cl earing AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Email from Council Member J ohn Thomas: S treet Corner Snow Clearing Item Number: 6. D ecember 10, 2020 Articl e from City Manag er: Th e F alse Choices for Urb an Pol icy That We Need to G et Past AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Article from City Manager: The F alse Choices for Urban P olicy T hat We Need to Get Past Item Number: 7. D ecember 10, 2020 Iowa City F ire Dep artment: Bias-F ree Delivery of Services Pol icy AT TAC HM E NT S : Description I owa City F ire Department: B ias-Free Delivery of S ervices P olicy Item Number: 8. D ecember 10, 2020 Press Rel ease: IC P D earn s Leadersh ip in Victim Service Award AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Press Release: I C P D earns L eadership in Victim S ervice Award Item Number: 9. D ecember 10, 2020 Bar Check Rep ort: November 2020 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Bar Check Report: November 2020 FROM: Sergeant Paul Batcheller RE: November 2020** Bar Check Report DATE: December 8, 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 – November 2020 Name Checks PAULA UNDER 21 PAULA Ratio Under 21 Ratio SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR 2 0 0 0 0 JOES PLACE 1 0 0 0 0 PINTS 2 0 0 0 0 FIELDHOUSE BAR 1 0 0 0 0 SPORTS COLUMN, CORP 1 0 0 0 0 DC'S 1 0 0 0 0 BROTHERS BAR AND GRILL 3 0 0 0 0 MARTINIS 1 0 0 0 0 AIRLINER 1 0 0 0 0 Total 13 0 0 Bar Check Data – Previous 12 Months Name Checks PAULA UNDER 21 PAULA Ratio Under 21 Ratio UNION BAR 20 5 18 0.25 0.9 SPORTS COLUMN, CORP 23 4 9 0.173913043 0.391304348 DC'S 17 2 4 0.117647059 0.235294118 EDEN LOUNGE 10 1 0 0.1 0 SUMMIT RESTAURANT & BAR 39 3 46 0.076923077 1.179487179 BO JAMES 16 1 4 0.0625 0.25 AIRLINER 33 2 18 0.060606061 0.545454545 MARTINIS 17 1 2 0.058823529 0.117647059 BROTHERS BAR AND GRILL 23 1 1 0.043478261 0.043478261 FIELDHOUSE BAR 33 0 22 0 0.666666667 PINTS 12 0 3 0 0.25 VINE TAVERN AND EATERY 1 0 3 0 3 BARDOT 3 0 3 0 1 CACTUS 1 0 2 0 2 DUBLIN UNDERGROUND 2 0 1 0 0.5 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 9 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 297 20 136 Item Number: 10. D ecember 10, 2020 Airport Commission : November 12 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Airport Commission: November 12 Item Number: 11. D ecember 10, 2020 Airport Commission : November 30 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Airport Commission: November 30 Item Number: 12. D ecember 10, 2020 Public Art Advisory Committee: December 3 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Public A rt Advisory Committee: December 3 � r CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (3 19) 356-5000 (3 19) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org City Council Agenda — December 15, 2020 — Regular Formal Meeting Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on Monday. Late Addition(s): Consent Calendar Item 8 Correspondence: Item 8.g. Susannah Middaugh: Today's Missing Them programming Item 8.h. Stephen Carey: science Late Handout(s): Planning & Zoning Matters Item 10.a Carson Farm Annexation [See memo from Associate Planner: Iowa City Development Capacity Analysis. See correspondence from John Yapp, Allen Development (x2), Joseph Jennings, Martha Norbeck] Item 10.c Rezoning at 400 N. Clinton St and 112 E. Davenport St [See correspondence from Tim Weitzel] Information Packet Memo from Associate Planner: Iowa City Development Capacity Analysis (Memo included with item 10.a) CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: December 15, 2020 To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager From: Ray Heitner, Associate Planner Re: Iowa City Development Capacity Analysis � 10,E Late Handouts Distributed i.Z-14—ZO (Date) Staff is providing the following information in advance of the City Council's consult with the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the pending Carson Farm annexation. Much of this information was prepared as part of the build -out analysis of the on-going Fringe Area Agreement process. Past Development Trends Table 1 below shows the annual number of building permits for new residential construction the City processed over the last 5 years. New residential construction occurs in newly platted and created subdivisions on formerly vacant land. Most permit activity, 83%, is for single-family homes with a 5 -year average of approximately 130 homes built per year. Almost all new single-family dwellings are immediately occupied upon completion. In contrast, dwelling units in Multi -family developments are rented and occupied over a period of time after construction known as `lease -up' in a percentage amount commonly referred to as a vacancy rate. The City does not collect formal data on the lease up period or vacancy rate. There has been a recent increase in new multi -family units especially in the Downtown and Riverfront Crossing District with redevelopment using the Form Based Code. For this same time period, 56% of total dwelling units constructed have been multi -family units. In 2019, City staff also conducted an analysis of development in existing subdivisions known as infill development. This occurs on vacant or redeveloped lots surrounded by already built homes. The analysis found that from 2010-2018, there were only 20 single-family residential infill projects built in the City, on average 2.5 homes per year. While the analysis also showed that there were opportunities for some additional residential construction through infill redevelopment, there are likely challenges in the shape, size, or locations, of those lots which make it difficult to meet the City's current development standards especially if they contain steep slopes, woodlands, or have poor access to City streets. In summary, the construction of new single-family housing has largely occurred in new subdivisions where there is sufficient land assembled to accommodate the necessary infrastructure and amenities. Table 1 — Residential Building Permits in Iowa City (2015 — 2019) Type 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total Avera a Avg % of Total New Single -Family Permits 137 172 157 109 80 655 131 83% New Duplex Permits 3 6 4 5 4 22 4 3% New Multi -Family (Building) Permits 12 31 22 10 13 88 18 11% New Mixed -Use (Building) Permits 1 1 14 1 8 16 2 1 21 14 1 3% Total: 1 153 1213 1 191 1 130 199 1 786 1 157 December 14, 2020 Page 2 Table 2 — New Residential Dwelling Units in Iowa City (2015 — 2019) Type 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total Average Avg % 259 5 1,295 3,004 Total: 30 451 NA 2,255 5,231 of Total New 137 172 157 109 80 655 131 19.8% Single - Family Units New 6 12 8 10 8 44 9 1.4% Duplex Units New 499 556 203 163 417 1,838 368 55.8% Multi - Family Units New 47 340 150 169 59 765 153 23% Mixed- use Units Total: 689 1,080 518 451 564 3302 660 NA Supply of Available Land Within the Citv Appendix "A" contains the size and dwelling unit counts of the new residential subdivisions developed in the City over the past decade. As explained above, this has largely but not exclusively been in the form of single-family homes. On average, new subdivisions typically included at least fifteen (15) acres of land. Nine (9) acres of which was eventually used for housing after the installation of streets and other infrastructure to support them was installed. That results in roughly five (5) single-family dwelling units per acre on average being developed in new subdivisions within the city limits. Staff identified land within the City from its recently completed buildout analysis to identify vacant properties that contain either a Single -Family or Interim Development zoning designation and at least 15 acres. Appendix "B" provides a map of where such properties are located. There are fourteen (14) sites within Single -Family zones and sixteen (16) sites within Interim zones of that size (Table 3). After eliminating land that likely contains regulated sensitive features and can't be developed, like steep slopes, woodlands, and stream corridors, and land needed for the streets, the total estimated acres of land available for development within the City is approximately 451 acres. When applying the estimated 5 dwelling units per acre density of development it is possible that the City might be able to accommodate approximately 2,255 single-family residential dwelling units. However, the intention of owners of this land to develop have not been verified. Table 3 — Potential Existing Capacity for New Subdivision Development Potential Sites Discounted Potential DU's Acreage er Acre Potential DU's Population Yield' Single -Family Zones 14 192 5 960 2,227 Interim Zones 16 259 5 1,295 3,004 Total: 30 451 NA 2,255 5,231 1 Population estimates are derived from the Johnson County MPO's 2045 Long -Range Transportation Plan. The Plan estimates an average of 2.32 persons per household. December 14, 2020 Page 3 Historically, most undeveloped land is not annexed into the City by its owner until just prior to its development. Property tax rates are usually lower in the unincorporated County and land is often used for agricultural purposes up until the time that is sold for development. Additionally, unlike other cities, the 2008 recession did not result in a large inventory of improved but not developed lots in Iowa City. Population Growth Projections The Johnson County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) prepares population projections for the region as part of its long-range transportation planning activities. Appendix "C" shows the MPO's five- year, fifteen -year, and twenty -five-year population estimates for Iowa City. By 2045, Iowa City is estimated to have a population of 95,700 residents, an increase of 22,285 residents from 2014 The projections also estimate a house -hold occupancy of 2.32 residents per dwelling unit for single-family homes. Based on the previously estimated number of 2,255 potential dwelling units for new single- family residential development within the city limits, an estimate of the City's capacity to absorb projected population within this housing type would yield approximately 5,231 residents by the year 2045. This would mean that approximately 17,054 new residents would need to find housing elsewhere either in annexed land, another type of housing, or in other cities. The 2019 buildout analysis estimated room to potentially accommodate over 10,000 dwelling units and over 24,000 new residents in the Riverfront Crossings area if this area were to fully maximize its allowed development potential. Given the urban nature of this district and its appeal for student housing near campus, certain demographics of the Iowa City population may not find this area appealing to live. While the City continues to pursue policy and regulations that will increase infill redevelopment and efficient greenfield development, recent past development patterns have indicated that there is a demand, and a current need, to continue to plan for accommodating population growth through new subdivision development. With this in mind, the City maintains influence over land falling within two (2) miles of its current city limits. It is anticipated that land within the Growth Boundary Area may one day be annexed into the city limits. The City/County Fringe Area Agreement contains those details and areas for orderly and efficient expansion. Table 4 below from the buildout analysis shows the City's existing Growth Area could potentially result in 23,771 new residents occupying 4,552 new dwelling units at full buildout. Table 4 — Build -Out Potential Outside the Current City Limits but within the Fringe Area Growth Boundary Residential Density Total Acres Est. Dwelling Units Est. Population 1 DU/Acre 2,586 1,533 3,557 2-8 DU/Acre 1,646 6,522 15,131 2-12 DU/Acre 87 422 979 8-13 DU/Acre 177 1,126 2,612 8-16 DU/Acre 36 381 884 12-24 DU/Acre 19 239 554 16-24 DU/Acre 2 23 53 Total: 4,552 10,175 23,771 JC MPO Projections 2045: 1 10,794 122,285 Summary Iowa City is projected to gain over 22,000 new residents by 2045. Rudimentary development capacity analysis shows that existing properties with Single -Family and Interim Development zones have some capacity to accommodate new subdivision development. However, it is likely that some of these properties are situated on non-standard lots with challenging topography or prominent sensitive areas December 14, 2020 Page 4 that make development challenging. In addition, as Table 5 indicates, under a full build -out scenario, the Riverfront Crossings area can accommodate over 24,000 new residents. While the City has seen generous residential development occur within its central core neighborhoods, 83% of recent residential building permits have been for single-family residential development, with much of this development occurring in greenfield areas. This suggests a demand for this type of housing does exist. Table 5 — Growth Capacity City staff will continue to advocate for policies directed at pursuing smart growth options that bolster infill development opportunities, create walkable, attractive neighborhoods, and promote missing middle housing where appropriate. Furthermore, it is in the City's interest to provide a range of housing opportunities and choices for residents of all life stages and income levels. With these best practices in mind, it is not pragmatic to assume the City's population capacity needs will be filled entirely, or perhaps even largely, by infill redevelopment. Additionally, given that the existing Single -Family and Interim Development zoned land supply is limited, the City will likely need to annex additional land within its Growth Area to capture its projected population, apply smart growth policies and principles, and avoid contributing to the pressure for expansion of low-density suburban and rural developments. Attachments: 1. Appendix A — Analysis of Recent Subdivisions 2. Appendix B — Map of Existing Vacant and Underutilized Single -Family and Interim Zone Parcels 3. Appendix C — MPO Population Projections Approved by: Danielle Sitzman, AICP Department of Neighborhood and Development Services Est. Dwelling Unit Capacity Est. Population Capacity Percent of Total Riverfront Crossings 10,648 24,631 42% Multi -Family Zones 204 460 0.8% Downtown CB -2/5/10 423 976 1.7% New Subdivisions Cit 3,825 8,874 15% New Subdivisions Growth Area 10,175 23,771 40.5% Total Capacity: 25,275 58,712 City staff will continue to advocate for policies directed at pursuing smart growth options that bolster infill development opportunities, create walkable, attractive neighborhoods, and promote missing middle housing where appropriate. Furthermore, it is in the City's interest to provide a range of housing opportunities and choices for residents of all life stages and income levels. With these best practices in mind, it is not pragmatic to assume the City's population capacity needs will be filled entirely, or perhaps even largely, by infill redevelopment. Additionally, given that the existing Single -Family and Interim Development zoned land supply is limited, the City will likely need to annex additional land within its Growth Area to capture its projected population, apply smart growth policies and principles, and avoid contributing to the pressure for expansion of low-density suburban and rural developments. Attachments: 1. Appendix A — Analysis of Recent Subdivisions 2. Appendix B — Map of Existing Vacant and Underutilized Single -Family and Interim Zone Parcels 3. Appendix C — MPO Population Projections Approved by: Danielle Sitzman, AICP Department of Neighborhood and Development Services Appendix A - Analysis of Recent Subdivisions Subdivision Name: Rollins Pass Acreage: 8.02 Lots: 12 Acres Built On (w/o )Acreage Buildout: 58% Allowable DU's per Zone (entire tract): 64 Planned/Built Built DU's per Density Buildout (per (70%) Discount Factor Units: 45 ROW): 4.64 DU's: 32 Acre 6 entire tract): 50% Country Club Estates 7th and 8th 27.95 81 18.49 1 66% 224 81 4 36% 157 West Side Estates 14.88 42 9.68 65% 119 42 4 35% 83 Brookwood Pointe 5th 4.92 18 3.4 69% 39 18 5 46% 28 Stonebridge Part Ten Average Build -Out Adjusted Average Cherry Creek (OPD) 7.9 12.734 18.03 26 35.8 20 5.23 661Y. 8.288 65% NA 70% 14.76 1 82% 63 102 144 30 41 74 5 5 5 47% 43% 50% 51% 44 71 101 Lindeman Part 8 (OPD) 20.24 39 10.72 53% 162 77 _ 7 _ 48% 113 Pine Grove (OPD) 9.33 12 _115 7.14 77% 75 54 7 72% 52 Sycamore Woods (OPD) 34.86 16.43 47% 279 115 6 41% 195 Sandhill Estates Part 4 (OPD) 7.74 24 5.48 71% 62 24 4 39% 43 Average Build -Out _ ,Adjusted Average 18.04 42 10.906 NA 66% 70% 144 68.8 6 50% 55% Appendix B - Vacant and Underutilized Sinlge-Family and Interim Zone Parcels in Iowa City LU •. ° or - 0 - IL U : o {\\ ra I �A�K PARK + ^ �� I MARKET w Z.ROCHESTER - a - IOWA 2' GRANDE IWV 8 MELROSE y I -r? J_ -Wit - - m ��� KIRKWAO{h" rB� MiJSCATINE� -A }-1 `IL':_�. . ' ' ' - " :C�A_ 1-+-t-t� r—co + i J rn G� 9 A 1 �1 ,"�...•„ MCCpLLISTER,.�� Legend Roads Single -Family Residential Parcels Interim RS and RM Parcels QICboundary 3,200 1,600 0 e 3,200 Feet Appendix C - Johnson County MPO - 2045 Long -Range Transportation Plan - Population Projections North Liberty performed a special census population count in 2014; all other population figures are 2014 census estimates. Room" 2014 CENSUS 2025 2035 2045 ENTITY ESTIMATE Year State Johnson County Iowa City Coralville North liberty* Tiffin University Heights Metro Population 2010 Census 3,046,355 130,882 67,862 18,907 13,374 1,947 1,05' 103,141 2014 Census Estimate 3,107,126 142,421 73,415 20,349 18,299 2,444 1,125 115,632 Net Pop. Growth 60,771 11,539 5,553 11,442 4,925 497 74 12,491 %Growth 2% 9% 8% 8% 37% 26% 7% 1295 Annual Growth Rate I 0.596 2.2% 2.0% 1.9% 9.2% 6.4%1 1.8% 3.095 9b of Metro Area 2014 6396 1896 16% 2% 1%1 10095 76 of Metro Growth 2010 - 2014 1 1 4496 1295 39% 495 1 10046 North Liberty performed a special census population count in 2014; all other population figures are 2014 census estimates. Room" 2014 CENSUS 2025 2035 2045 ENTITY ESTIMATE Iowa City 73,415 80,700 88,200 95,700 Coralville 20,349 24,500 28,200 32,000 North Liberty 18,299 25,000 32,000 38,500 Tiffin 2,444 4,690 6,800 8,800 University Heights 1,125 11200 1,300 1,400 Johnson County(in MPO Boundary) 9,906 11,791 13,505 15,219 Metro Population 125,538 147,881 170,005 191,619 ' Lineargrowth trends based on years2000, 2010, and 2014 census population data/estimates • North Liberty and Tiffin's growth trends deviated from lineargrowth trends based on local knowledge/municipal staff Sources: Us Census Bureau, Community comprehensive plans, 2045 MPOJC Travel Demand Model Trends and Projections MPOJC developed long-term population projections based on linear growth trends from 2000 to 2014. Based on these trends, the percentage of metro population residing in Iowa City by the year 2045 is expected to decrease to 54%, while North Liberty's proportion of the metro population is expected to increase to 22%. All other municipalities are projected to maintain relatively similar proportions of metro area population. By the year 2045, growth trends indicate that the metro area will grow by 53%, or 67,770 people, to approximately 176,400 persons. Long-range transportation planning is therefore an essential tool for ensuring the transportation network of today can meet the needs of tomor- row as population growth will place increasing demands on our transportation network. % Metro Area Population 2014 Tiffin I Inivardty % Metro Area Population 2045 Tiffin i Inivprcity Hpiahft REGIONAL CONTEXT