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May 18, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1
1. Call to Order
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2. Proclamations
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3. Special Presentations
3.a. COVID Update - Johnson County Public Health
e� Beginning of Consent Calendar
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
4. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk)
4.a. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: May 4
4.b. Regular Work Session Minutes: May 4
4.c. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: May 4
5. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
5.a. Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: April 15
5.b. Airport Commission: March 11
5.c. Community Police Review Board: April 14
6. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
6.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Weekes -Van Eck Post #3949
Veterans of Foreign Wars, dba Weekes -Van Eck Post #3949
Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609 Highway 6 E.
2. Class C Liquor License for Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's,
8191 st Ave. S.
3. Outdoor Service Area for Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's,
8191 st Ave. S.
6.b. Liquor License - New
1. Class B Liquor License for Highlander Hotel LLC, dba
Highlander Hotel, 2525 Highlander Place
2. Outdoor Service Area for Highlander Hotel LLC, dba
Highlander Hotel, 2525 Highlander Place
May 18, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 2
7. Resolutions and Motions
7.a. Approval of FY2O21 Interfund Transfers
21- 12 5 Resolution Amending and Adopting FY2O21 Inter -fund Transfers.
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Comment Iowa Administrative Code requires that the City Council adopt all inter -fund
transfers by resolution.
Energy Efficiency TIF Grant Agreement
Resolution approving an Energy Efficiency TIF Grant Agreement
between United Natural Foods, Inc. and the City of Iowa City.
Comment In August of 2020, the City amended the Heinz Road Urban Renewal Plan to
include an economic development grant program funded by the tax increment in the area,
to assist in energy efficiency improvements by companies in the urban renewal area.
United Natural Foods Inc. has applied for funding to upgrade lighting in their plant to LED.
Purchase - Nimble Storage Upgrade Prosect
Resolution authorizing the procurement of equipment to upgrade
the storage area network for ITS operations.
Comment The Nimble Storage Upgrade Project will create additional required storage
space for the current storage area network, enhance performance, enhance
redundancy, and provide greater expansion options for future growth. The total cost of
this purchase is $256,898.47 which will be funded with ITS Operations Server Hardware
funds.
Investment Policy Amendment
Resolution adopting the Investment Policy for the City of Iowa City
and rescinding Resolution No. 18-219.
Comment Amending the InvesUnent Policy that was last updated in 2018.
7.e. Burlington and Madison Intersection Improvements
Resolution correcting the final contract amount reimbursing
CRANDIC for work performed on the Burlington and Madison
Intersection Improvements Project.
Comment This resolution corrects the final reimbursement amount to be $187,422.75.
Funds for this project are available in the Burlington & Madison Intersection
Improvements account
May 18, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3
7.f. 2021 Paying Agent Agreement
21 - 130 Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer
Agent, Approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and
Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of the
Agreement.
Comment: This resolution provides final authorization for US Bank of St Paul,
Minnesota to act as paying agentfor the City of Iowa City in regard to the issuance of
$11,325,000 General Obligation Bonds, series 2021.
2 t t 3 i 7.g. 2021 Bond Authorization Resolution
Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance, and levying
a tax to pay the Bonds; Approval of the Tax Exemption Certificate
and Continuing Disclosure Certificate.
Comment: This resolution provides final authorization for the issuance of $11,325,000
General Obligation Bonds. The Tax Exemption Certificate sets out in detail a number of
facts, promises and obligations that must be met and agreed to by the City in order to
maintain these bonds as tax exempt. The Continuing Disclosure Certificate is being
executed and delivered for the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners of the bonds
and in order to comply with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule 15c2-12.
7.h. University Heights Transit Service
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Cleric to
attest the FY2022 agreement between the City of Iowa City
and the City of University Heights for the provision of transit
service within the corporate limits of University Heights.
Comment This resolution approves the FY2022 agreementfor Iowa City Transit to
provide transit service within the corporate limits of University Heights. The level of transit
service provided will remain the same as in FY2020. The proposed FY2021 contract
amount of $40,682 is a 1.61/o increase from the FY2021 amount based on the National
Consumer Price Index. University Heights approved this agreement at their April 13th,
2021 City Council meeting.
7.i. Sidewalk Cafe Policy
Z I i Resolution adopting a policy for use of public right-of-way and
City Plaza for sidewalk cafes and rescinding Resolution No. 20-
30.
Comment This is an amendment to the sidewalk cafe policy to allow the City Manager to
approve use of an elevated planter for a cafe in limited situations. It also clarifies that it is
the commercial condo unit owner that must approve a tenants cafe if the building is a
condominium regime.
May 18, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4
7.j. FY22 28E Agreement for Mobility Coordinator Position
2 I - j ` Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest the FY22 28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City and
Johnson County for the Mobility Coordinator position.
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Comment This is a resolution to continue thejoint funding agreement with Johnson
County Social Services for the Mobility Coordinator position which provides
transportation and mobility referrals, education, and community outreach in Iowa City
and across the metro area. Iowa City will contribute $35,610 of the total cost of the
position in FY22, which is 35% of the total cost, while Johnson County will oontribute
50% and Coralville will contribute 15%.
Marketing Agreement with MidAmerican Energy
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Marketing
Agreement between the City of Iowa City and MidAmerican
Energy.
Comment This resolution establishes a three-year marketing agreement with
MidAmerican Energy to apply an exterior graphic wrap to (4) of the CVs new elechic
buses scheduled to arrive this fall.
On -street Parking Meter System Replacement
Resolution authorizing the procurement of a replacement On -street
Parking Meter System Electronics for the City of Iowa City
Transportation Services Department.
Comment This Resolution will authorize the procurement of an On -street Parking Meter
System Replacement for the City of Iowa City Transportation Services Department.
During the initial 5 -year contract period this purchase will exceed the $150,000 spending
authority of the City Manager, thereby requiring Council approval. Over the course of this
5 -year contract, the City expects to expend approximately $494,325. Year one will include
$192,705 for the meters and $60,324 for the maintenance fees. Maintenance fees for
year (2) two through (5) five will be $60,324 per year.
May 18, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 5
8. Setting Public Hearings
8.a. Rezoning - Hickory Trail Estates
Motion setting a public hearing for June 1, 2021 on an ordinance
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conditionally rezoning approximately 48.75 acres of land located
west of N. 1 st Avenue and south of Scott Boulevard from Interim
Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) to Low Density
Single -Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay
(OPD/RS-5). (RE720-0016)
Comment At its May 6, 2021 meeting, by a vote of (6-1, Martin in the negative), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning subject to
conditions related to provision of a woodland management plan, provision of trail
connections, incorporation of traffic calming devices, installation of right-cf-way trees, and
approval of final plat for the subject property. Motions to approve the proposed rezoning
failed by a vote of (1-6) at the March 18th and (0-7) at the February 18th Planning and
Zoning Commission meetings. The applicant submitted revised OPD plans for the March
18th and May 6th meetings.
Sale of 520 N. Dodge St.
Resolution setting public hearing for June 1, 2021, on a proposal to
convey a single-family home located at 520 N. Dodge Street.
Comment: The UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program is a project to
encourage home ownership and reinvestment in designated neighborhoods
surrounding the University. The City purchases rental units located in
designated neighborhoods, rehabilitates them, and then sells them to eligible
buyers. The City has renovated 520 N. Dodge St. and has received an offer for
$227,000.
Curb Ramp 2021
Resolution setting a public hearing on June 1, 2021 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Curti Ramp
2021 Project, directing City Cleric to publish notice of said hearing,
and directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on file
for public inspection.
Comment This project indudes the construction and replacement of sidewalk curb
ramps at locations throughout the City to improve accessibility and comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The estimated cost for this project is $165,000
and will be funded by Account #fS3822 - Curb Ramp Construction - ADA.
May 18, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 6
8.d. Public Housing Pavement Repair
Resolution setting a public hearing on June 1, 2021 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Public
Housing Pavement Repair Project, directing City Clerk to publish
notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said
project manual on file for public inspection.
Comment This project incudes sidewalk and driveway repairs at 34 City owned public
housing units located throughout Iowa City. The estimated construction cost is $147,000
funded by Public Housing Capital Funds.
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9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City
Council Information" item at the end of the meeting agenda.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
If a majority of the Council is inclined not to concur with the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommendation a consult with the Planning and
Zoning Commission should be offered before the close of the public
hearing.
10.a. Zoning code amendment related to single-family site development
standards
x(� Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City code related
to single-family site development standards. (RE721-0003)
Comment On May 6, the Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an amendment
to the single-family site development standards. This amendment would repeal a portion of
Ordinance No. 194815, which requires a 9 -foot separation distance between conforming
parking spaces and additional paving within the required front setback area.
1 Public Hearing
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May 18, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 7
10.b. Zoning Code Amendment - Nonconforming Drinking
to Establishments
Ordinance to amend Title 14 Zoning regarding nonconforming
drinking establishments in a Historic Overlay District (OHD) zone
and vacant for at least tAto years. (RE720-0015) (Second
Consideration)
Comment This proposed ordinance would allow drinking establishments that are legally
nonconforming due to the minimum separation distance requirement to continue where
they are on property in a Historic Overlay Dishic t (OHD) zone and where they have
remained vacant for at least two years. These uses can also expand into spaces that
meet those two requirements. The purpose is to inoenhvize historic preservation
downtown and to fill vacant storefronts where the market has not resulted in conforming
businesses moving into vacant drinking establishments. Staff is requesting expedited M S
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11. FY2021 Budget Amendment Public Hearing
Resolution amending the current budget for the fiscal year ending June
2021.
Comment: This resolution amends the FY2021 operating budget Information was made
Ste' available to the public on May 4, 2021.
1. Public Hearing
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2. Consider a Resolution
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May 18, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 8
12.
2021 Water Pavement Patching
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the 2021 Water Pavement Patching Project, establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
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post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Comment This project includes pavement repairs associated with water main breaks on various
streets throughout lava City. Types of pavement that need repaired indude: Portland Cement
Concrete (PCC); composite pavement consisting of PCC and Hot Ma Asphalt (HMA); and full
depth HMA pavement Some locations will also require the removal and replacement of driveway,
sidewalk, curb ramps, and/or curb and gutter. The estimated construction cost is $132,000
available in Water Division operation funds.
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CPRB Ordinance
Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled 'Police Regulations," Chapter 8,
entitled "Community Police Review Board," to lengthen the time period to
file a complaint and to allow the complainant to respond to the Police
Chiefs report. (Second Consideration)
Comment In a recent report to Council, the Community Police Review Board recommended a
series of City Code amendments including lengthening the time period to file a complaint to 180
days and allowing the complainant to respond to the Police Chiefs report At the Mardi 23 v"R
session, Council directed staff to proceed with drafting an ordinance to implement these two 1-w
recommendations. Staff is requesting e)pedited 7I
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14. Park Hours
Ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Public Ways and Property,"
Chapter 9, entitled "Parks and Recreation Regulations," to make park
closure hours uniform (First Consideration)
Comment Park hours vary depending on the park, and the Parks & Recreation Commission
recommends having uniform park hours. This ordinance doses all parks at "dusk" with the
following 3 exceptions: a) Blackhawk Mini Park, Chauncey Swan Park, and College Green Park
never dose; b) Trails can be used as transportation; and c) The City may allow a park to
remain open for an event, such as a softball tournament.
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15. South District Program -Purchase of 8 Duplexes
ZI - ►' F �— Resolution approving a purchase agreement for 8 duplex properties for
the South District Home Investment Partnership Program.
SSR Comment Staff has negotiated a purchase agreement contingent on Council approval to
/ acquire the following eight duplex properties for $1,520,000: 1911/1913 Taylor Dr.,
-1 1 2003/2005 Taylor Dr., 2318/2320 Taylor Dr., 2160/2162 Davis St., 2218/2220 Davis St.,
1132/1134 Sandusky Dr., 1311/1313 Sandusky Dr., and 1312/1314 Sandusky Dr.
Initially the City will be the landlord. As tenants voluntarily vacate the properties, the City
will rehabilitate the homes, convert them to 2 -unit condominiums, and sell them to
income -eligible families. (� I
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p 16. Council Appointments
500 Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
�qualfications are stated
16.a. Airport Commission
Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1,
2021 - June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Christopher
Lawerence) Correspondence included in Council packet.
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16.b. Community Police Review Board
Community Police Review Board - Two vacancies (1) At -Large
and (1)Current or former "peace officer" to fill a four-year term,
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Latisha McDaniel,
David Selmer)
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16.c. Historic Preservation Commission (At-ilirge
Historic Preservation Commission (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill
a three-year term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024. (Term expires for
16.d.
Quentin Pitzen)
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Historic Preservation &mmission (College Green) mi MSvJO
Historic Preservation Commission (College Green) - One vacancy
to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024. (Term expires
for Helen Burford)
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16.e. Housing and Community Development Commission
Housing & Community Development Commission - Three
vacancies to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024.
(Tenn expires for Megan Alter, Peggy Aguilar and Mqria Padron)
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161 Library Board of Trustees
Library Board of Trustees - Three vacancies to fill a six-year term,
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for John Beasley,
Monique Washington and Wesley Beary)
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May 18, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 11
16.g. Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission - Two vacancies to fill a five-year
term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Mark Signs,
Maggie Elliott)
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16.h. Parks and Recreation Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (Timothy
Shea resigned)
17. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
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Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff Wll not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and
Council agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City
Clerk's office.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Formerly advertised)
Board of Appeals (Licensed Electrician) - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Terre expired for John Forman Gay)
Historic Preservation Commission (East College St) - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired plus a three-year term, Effective upon
appointment - June 30, 2024. (Formerly advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (Northside) - One vacancy to
fill a three-year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired
for Thomas Agran)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to
fill an unexpired plus a three-year term, Effective upon
appointment -June 30, 2024. (Formerly advertised)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
May 18, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 12
18. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA)
19. City Council Information
20. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. Assistant City Manager
C. City Attorney
d. City Clerk
21. Adjourn fYl C\,tS J 0-�0(%l0
May 18, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 13
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