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April 5, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1
1 . Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Fair Housing Month — Taso, (7( In s
2.b. National Community Development Week — ,-Nee
Beginning of Consent Calendar
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: March 22
3.b. Special Formal (Executive Session) Summary of Minutes: March
22 -3.c. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: March 22
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: March 3
4.b. Civil Service Commission: March 16
4.c. Library Board of Trustees: February 24
4.d. Senior Center Commission: January 20
4.e. Historic Preservation Commission: February 15
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - New
1 . Class C Liquor License for PC Iowa City, LLC, dba The
Stuffed Olive, 127 E. College St.
2. Class C Liquor License for PC Iowa City, LLC, dba Double
Tap, 121 E. College St.
5.b. Liquor License- Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba
It's Brothers Bar& Grill
2. Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's
Brothers Bar& Grill
3. Class C Liquor License for Chauncey Entertainment LLC,
dba SpareMe Bowl & Arcade, 404 E. College St., Suite#101
4. Class E Liquor License for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco
Outlet Plus #537, 923 S. Riverside Dr.
5. Class B Beer Permit for Acapulco Inc., dba Acapulco
Grocery#2, 1937 Keokuk St.
April 5, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 2
6. Outdoor Service Are for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta,
121 Iowa Ave.
7. Outdoor Service Area for Cactus 3, LLC, dba Cactus 3, 114
S. Clinton St.
8. Outdoor Service Area for Caffrey, Inc., dba DC's, 124 S.
Dubuque St.
9. Outdoor Service Area for for PDG Enterprises, LLC, dba
Goosetown, 203 N. Linn St.
10. Outdoor Service Area for Etre Foods LLC, dba The Iowa
Chop House, 223 Washington St.
11. Outdoor Service Area for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.
12. Outdoor Service Area for One Louder LLC, dba Micky's Irish
Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.
13. Outdoor Service Area for 1st & Main Hospitality L.L.C., dba
Pullman Bar& Diner, 17 S. Dubuque St.
14. Outdoor Service Area for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba
Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss
15. Outdoor Service Area for Webster Restaurant LLC, dba The
Webster, 202 N. Linn St.
16. Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza IC Inc., dba Sam's
Pizza, 441 S. Gilbert St.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters Tentative
Agreement
Motion to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa
City and the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters,
IAFF Local #610, subject to union ratification.
Comment This is the settlement of the Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 wage and insurance
re-opener included in 5 year collective bargaining agreement for fiscal years 2020-2024.
The re-opener settlement establishes wage and health insurance settlements for fiscal
years 2023-2024 mirroring the Police union terms for those years,dental benefits
consistent with AFSCME and non-union employees,an adjustment to the longevity pay
schedule,and establishing a sick leave conversion provision starting in FY24 comparable
to the sick leave conversion included in the Police union contract
April 5, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3
6.b. Budgeted Positions - Communications Division
22-R l Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Neighborhood
Services Division of the Neighborhood and Development Services
Department and the Communications Division of the City
Manager's Office and the AFSCME pay plan by deleting one full-
time Associate Planner- Neighborhood Services position, grade
15, and adding one 0.5 FTE Outreach and Engagement Specialist
position, grade 12.
Comment The adopted budget authorizes one full-time Associate Planner within
Neighborhood Services to support neighborhood outreach,among other duties.The
needs for this position have been refined and amendments to the budget and AFSCME
pay plan are required.With approval of this agenda item,a 0.5 FTE Outreach and
Engagement Specialist position will replace the 1.0 FTE Associate Planner-
Neighborhood Services position and be added at grade 12 to the pay plan.
6.c. Procurement-Sewer Cleaning Truck
22_-? Z Resolution authorizing the procurement of one(1) Sewer Cleaning
Truck.
Comment:This Resolution will approve the procurement of one(1)new Freightliner
114SD/Vactor 2100i sewer deaning truck to be used by Wastewater Operations.
Sourcewell cooperative contract#101221-VTR will be utilized for this procurement The
total purchase price is$447,757.21,which exceeds the$150,000.00 spending authority
of the City Manager,and so requires Council approval.
6.d. 2022 City of Iowa City Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair
ZZ_g 3 Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign
and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2022
City of Iowa City Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair
Project.
Comment Bids for this project were received on Tuesday, March 22,2022 and the
following bids were received:
Western Waterproofing Co. Des Moines, IA $ 754,513.00
Engineer's Estimate $ 1,050,000.00
Public Works and Engineering awarding the contract to Western Waterproofing
Company,d/b/a Western Specialty Contractors of Des Moines, Iowa. Funding is
available in account#T3004—Parking Facility Restoration Repair.
April 5, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4
6.e. Pedestrian Mall Playground
Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign
and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the
Pedestrian Mall Playground Project.
Comment:Bids for this project were received on Wednesday, March 23,2022
and the following bids were received:
Woodruff Construction Tiffin, IA $227,250.00
McComas-Lacina Construction Iowa City, IA $377,491.10
Engineer's Estimate $234,000.00
Public Works and Engineering awarding the contract to Woodruff Construction of Tiffin,
Iowa. Funding is available in the Pedestrian Mall Playground Account#R4383.
6.f. Dubuque Street Reconstruction
Z _Y=Th Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to
execute and the City Clerk to attest an agreement by and
between the City of Iowa City and Foth Infrastructure and
Environment, LLC, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa to provide consultant
services for the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project.
Comment This agreement authorizes Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC
to provide consultant services including design development, preparation of
construction documents bid phase services and limited construction
administration services for the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project. The
Project generally indudes the reconstruction of Dubuque Street from Iowa
Avenue to Washington Street.The negotiated fee is$292,600 and will be funded
through account#S3939—Dubuque Street Reconstruction.
6.g. 2. 021-2023 Taylor Dr. condo declaration
. 1 `) Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest a Dedaration of Condominium Regime for the
2021-2023 Taylor Drive Condominiums.
Comment:As part of the South District Program,the City purchased a duplex located at
2021-2023 Taylor Dr.for the purpose of converting it to 2 condominium units and selling
each unit to income eligible persons.This resolution approves the attached Declaration
of Condominium Regime,the legal document that allows for the sale of a condo unit.
April 5, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 5
6.h. Eastwood Drive and Southlawn Drive Intersection Improvements
Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests
necessary for construction of the Eastwood Drive and
Southlawn Drive Intersection Improvements Project.
Comment:The City of Iowa City must acquire right-of-way,fee title, permanent
easements and/or temporary construction easements to construct the Eastwood Drive
and Southlawn Drive Intersection Improvements Project.The project generally indudes
complete reconstruction of the intersection of Eastwood Drive and South Lawn Drive,as
well as improvements to the sidewalk,ADA curb ramps,storm sewer,water main.
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Benton Street Rehabilitation
2Z -fig Resolution setting a public hearing on April 19, 2022 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Benton
Street Rehabilitation Project [STP-U-3715(669)-- 70-521
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:The Benton Street Rehabilitation Project indudes a crack and seat of
the existing pavement with a Hot Mix Asphalt(HMA)overlay, painting of on
street bike lanes, ADA sidewalk improvements, and traffic and pedestrian signal
improvements at the Benton and Sunset intersection.The estimated cost of
construction is$4,200,000 and will be funded through account#S3947—Benton
Street Rehabilitation Project.
7.b. North Westminster Storm Sewer Improvements
Resolution setting a public hearing on April 19, 2022 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the North
Westminster Storm Sewer Improvements 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 agenda item begins the bidding process for the construction of the
North Westminster Storm Sewer Improvements Project The estimated cost of
construction is$1,350,000 and will be funded by the North Westminster Storm Sewer
Upgrades account#M3633.
April 5, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 6
7.c. Utility Rate Public Hearing Resolution
Resolution setting a public hearing for April 19, 2022 on an
ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finance, Taxation and
Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges,
Bonds, Fines and Penalties,"Artide 5, entitled, "Solid Waste
Disposal," of the City Code to increase or change solid waste
disposal charges and fees.
Comment Title 3,Chapter 4 amendments indude an increase in residential solid waste
collection fees for yard waste collection by$1.50 per dwelling unit per month,an increase
of additional yard waste carts over 1,per month by$1.50 each,an increase of residential
solid waste collection fees for curbside solid waste disposal by$1.00 per dwelling unit per
month,an increase of additional refuse carts over 1, per month by$1.00 each,and an
increase in residential solid waste collection fees for curbside recycling fees by$.50 per
dwelling unit per month on July 1,2022.
7.d. Wetherby Park Sidewalk and Driveway
zZ t Resolution setting a public hearing on April 19, 2022 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Wetherby
Park Sidewalk and Driveway 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 generally indudes removal and replacement of sidewalk, new
sidewalk and pari<ing lot full depth patch.The estimated cost for this project is$93.000
and will be funded by the Account#i=24393—Wetherby Parr Entrance&Parking Lot
7.e. Transit Funding Application
Resolution setting a public hearing for the May 3, 2022 City
Council meeting regarding the FY2023 Iowa Department of
Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding Application for Iowa
City Transit.
Comment The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County will be filing a
consolidated transit funding application on behalf of Iowa City Transit with the Iowa
Depar tr r rent of Transportation.This is an annual process that Iowa City undertakes,
outlining federal funds requested for operating and capital expenses and ensures
projects become eligible for potential use of federal funds. In accordance with statutory
requirements,this resolution will set the public hearing for the May 3rd,2022 City Council
meeting.A notice will be published announcing the date of the hearing.
April 5, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 7
8. Correspondence
8.a. F Street Parking Restriction
Installation of(1) "No Parking Corner to Here" sign on the north
side of F Street, west of 1st Avenue.
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9. Community Comment(items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM]
individuals will be provided 3 minutes to speak The Community Comment period will end at
700 p.m. unless an extension is needed to meet a minimum 30 minutes of total time allocated
fir the Community Comment period.
The Mayor reserves the right to reduce the 3 minute period based on the number of
individuals desiring to speak. Additional comments can be sent to the City Council via
counciK iowa-city.orq or through the City Clerk's Office.
The Community Comment period may be resumed at the City Cound's discretion at the end
of the agenda to accommodate individuals who did not have a chance to speak prior to the
7.00 p.m. cutoff time.
April 5, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 8
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. Vacation and Conveyance of Right-of-Way
Ordinance vacating approximately 3,000 square fcct of public right-
of-way abutting 829 Kirkwood Avenue and authorizing conveyance
Se." to Ritu Jain and Bradley J. Pouleson. (VAC21-0001)
Comment At its March 2.2022 meeting,the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of VAC21-0001 by a vote of 4-0(Martin recused, Nolte and
Signs absent).The subject right-of-way is currently not improved and has no use.The
City has no plans to use or improve the subject right-of-way.The owner of the adjacent lot
to the north and south desires to purchase the right-of-way for fair market value to facilitate
development of a garage.
1. Public Hearing
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2. Consider an Ordinance(First Consideration)
Action: 1 n r / L 11{ r - (0
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Asphalt Resurfaanq 2022
_q �J Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2022 Project, establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
Sez post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Comment:This annual project indudes asphalt resurfacing and chip sealing various streets
_e)C--1 1(r-' throughout Iowa City.The estimated construction cost is$1,470,000 available in the Annual
Pavement Rehabilitation Account#S3824.
1. Public Hearing
Action: Q- Lo
2. Consider a Resolution
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12. Convey- 702 Park Road
Resolution authorizing conveyance of Auditor's Parcel 2022005 to
Charles C. Wunder and Marcia L. Wunder.
Comment Charles and Marcia Wunder,owners of 702 Park Road,requested that the City
convey to them by quit daim deed any interest it has in Auditor's Parcel 2022005 in order to
quiet title.A titre objection has been raised about the right-of-way boundary. Staff
has determined that the City has no interest in Auditor's Parcel.This will not change the right-of-
way boundary,thus no consideration is necessary or appropriate for issuance of this deed.
1. Public Hearing
Action: C. (05,°.,%1
2. Consider a Resolution
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13. Vending Cart Appeal
Appeal of denial of application for permit to operate a mobile vending
cart.
Comment The City received 5 applications for mobile vending carts for the 3-year period
beginning May 2022,and only 4 permits are available.The application process is governed
both by City Code and administrative rules. City staff denied 1 of Mark Patemo's 3 applications.
Mr. Patemo has appealed the decision,and the City Code provides appeals are heard by City
Council.Attached are:the administrative rules;a memo from staff with details of the application
process induding the scoring rubric and letter to Mr. Patemo explaining the decision;and Mr.
Patemo's appeal.
\1. Hearing
2. Consider aMotion(to affirm,reverse,or modify staffs decision)
Action;
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14. Council Appointments
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated
14.a. Community Police Review Board
Community Police Review Board - One vacancy for a current or
former"Peace Officer" to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment- June 30, 2025. (Theresa Scoberger Resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
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14.b. Community Police Review Board
Community Police Review Board - Two vacancies to fill an
unexpired term plus a four-year term, effective upon appointment
-June 30, 2026. (Membership expanded to 7) Correspondence
included in Council packet.
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14.c. Public Art Advisory Committee
Public Art Advisory Committee: One vacancy to fill an unexpired
I ( term, effective upon appointment- June 30, 2023. (Sandy Steil
resigned)
Action. &I:4A +0(__ ..._S LAy
15. Announcement of Vacancies- New
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will 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 Commission -Two vacancies to fill four-year terms, July 1,
2022 -June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Judy Pfohl, Warren
Bishop)
April 5, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 11
Historic Preservation Commission (At-Large) - One vacancy to fill
a three-year term, July 1 , 2022 - June 30, 2025. (Term expires
for Jordan Sellergren)
Historic Preservation Commission (Brown St.) - One vacancy to
fill a three year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025. (Term expires
for Sharon DeGraw)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy
to fill a three-year term, July 1 , 2022 - June 30, 2025. (Formerly
advertised as unexpired term)
Historic Preservation Commission (Summit St.) - One vacancy to
fill a throe year term, July 1 , 2022 - June 30, 2025. (Term expires
for Cecile Kuenzil)
Housing & Community Development-Three vacancies to fill three
year terms, July 1, 2022 -June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Peter
Nkumu. Matt Drabek, Maryann Dennis)
Library Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment- June 30, 2027 (Daniel Keranen resigned).
Correspondence included in Council Packet.
Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, July 1 , 2022 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for Phoebe
Martin). +cvA-
Applications must he received by 5.00 p my Tuesday, May 10,2022cre_e_:,\
16. Announcement of Vacancies- Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial I 0
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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)
April 5, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 12
Airport Zoning Commission(Iowa City Representative) -One
vacancy to fill a six-year term, January 1 , 2022 - December 31 , 2027.
(Term expired for Christine Ogren)
Board of Appeals (Building Design Professional) - One vacancy to
fill a five-year ten-n, January 1 , 2022 - December 31, 2026. (Term
expired for Scott McDonough)
Historic Preservation Commission (East College St) - One
vacancy to fill a thrcc year term, effective upon appointment-
June 30, 2024. (Formerly advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy
to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment-June 30,
2022. (Lyndi Kiple resigned)
Housing & Community Development Commission -One vacancy
to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment-June 30,
2023. (Theresa Lewis resigned) [Appointment deferred from
1/04/22 and 2/15/22]
Housing and Community Development Commission - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment-
June 30, 2024. (Megan Alter resigned) [Appointment deferred from
2/15/22]
Public Art Advisory Committee- One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term. Upon appointment- December 31 , 2022. Art or Design
Professional. (Nancy Purington resigned)
Public Art Advisory Committee-One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Upon
appointment-December 31,2023.Art or Design Professional. (Jan Finlayson
Resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
17. City Council Information
April 5, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 13
18. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. Deputy City Manager
c. City Attorney —E -e - a -
d. City Cleric ._ 5._e_ �54-k-rct_-
19. Adjourn
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