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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-30 Council minutesr �_,_ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: December 7, 2021 To: Mayor and City Council From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, November 30, 2021, 4:00 p.m. at The Center — Assembly Room Council: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner Staff: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Hightshoe, Bockenstedt USG: Van Heukelom, Miglin (A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.) Discussion regarding the ad-hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Mayor Teague opened the item for discussion regarding the Commission. Individual Council members expressed their views on the following: extending the timeframe for the Commission to complete its charge, a new RFP for a facilitator, a proposed calendar of actions, a Council liaison, and a possible joint meeting with the TRC to hear their concerns. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Action: Staff will prepare a resolution extending the TRC timeframe through June of 2023. Clarification of Agenda items Item 8.a Reprecincting — City Attorney Goers summarized the reprecincting process and the shortened timeline due to 2020 Census numbers coming out late. Individual Council members expressed their views. Action: Staff will schedule a special work session on December 7th at 8am to discuss reprecincting options. A cover memo will be provided in the packet along with map options provided by the County. County staff will be invited to attend the meeting. Information Packet Discussion [November 18, November 241 November 18 1. (IP2, Memo from City Manager: Historic Preservation Commission Recommendation Regarding Commercial Incentives) Councilor Weiner asked if additional Council direction was needed. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views. Action: Staff will create a one-page document outlining various historic designation incentives. This will be done cooperatively with the ICDD and shared on the City website and through ICDD channels. 2. (IP3, Memo from Economic Development Director: Industrial Energy Efficiency Grant program) Councilor Weiner noted she was happy to see the program being expanded. 3. (IP4, Press Release: City receives perfect score for LGBTQ inclusion from Human Rights Campaign) Mayor Teague pointed out the press release and stated the City had received a perfect score for several years in a row. Council Work Session November 30, 2021 Page 2 November 24 1. (IP1, Council Tentative Meeting Schedule) Mayor Pro Tem asked for confirmation on the time of the December 14' work session. City Manager Fruin noted it was customary to have an outgoing Council reception prior to the last work session of the year. The reception will start at 4:00 pm with the work session following at 5:30 pm to discuss agenda and information packet items. 2. (IP3, Pending City Council Work Session Topics) Councilor Weiner asked to have several items added to the pending list. Action: The following items will be added to the Pending Work Session list for future scheduling by the City Council: • Discuss long-term urban planning work group priorities • Discuss the Local Option Sales Tax • Discuss a land acknowledgement for City Council meetings • Discuss meeting protocols during COVID Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees. Adjourn 5:40 p.m.