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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-03 Agenda Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041 If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Fruehling at 319-356-5041, kellie-fruehlinq@iowa- city.orq. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. -Fru; , \/ate0►Jc�K� Iowa City USC - 0/1i 1 i S0,-,e S � S City Council Agenda k l b u rci Formal Foal - - Goers rs May 3,2022-6:00 PM LAAck; Emma J. Harvat Hall )tri OC 1- 1(an-C1 CITY ww.icgo or CITY 410 E.Washington Street t�1 Sov e.rS a`iC c,,,&,v' www.iogov.org Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites: • https://citychannel4.com/live • https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live • https://facebook.com/CityoflowaCity In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in-person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in-person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in-person. If you wish instead to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN 1 Q0sda4gRS2EgFOYB5tNfw to visit the Zoom meeting's registration page and submit the required information. Once the registration is complete, you will receive an email message with a link to join the meeting. If you are asked for a meeting or webinar ID, enter the ID number found in the email. If you have no computer or smartphone, or a computer without a microphone, you can call in by phone by dialing (312) 626-6799 and entering the meeting ID 853 3447 6795 when prompted. If you wish to use presentation materials with your comments, please provide them to the City Clerk at kellie-fruehling@iowa-city.org at least 24 hours before the meeting. Your materials will be presented for you. May 3, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1 1. Call to Order 2. Prodamations 2.a. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Asian American and S Pacific Islander Day Against Bullying —0/lacs 2.b. Bicyde Month and Bike to Work Week —Eric_ Sc:�.4r)ii 2.c. Jewish American Heritage Month — 9 (1/4ar ILPr 2.d. National Public Works Week , ►-6�oGl�� 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: April 19 3.b. Special Formal (Executive Session) Summary of Minutes: April 19 3.c. Formal Summary of Minutes: April 19 4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions 4.a. Airport Commission: February 10 4.b. Airport Commission: March 10 4.c. Board of Adjustment: March 9 4.d. Human Rights Commission: March 29 5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk) 5.a. Liquor License - New 1. Special Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Downtown Self Supported Municipal Improve, dba Iowa City Downtown District, 200 Block N. Linn St. 2. Class B Boor Permit for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa Arts Festival, 9 S. Clinton St. 3. Class B Boer Permit for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa City Jazz Festival, 9 S. Clinton St. 4. Class B Boer Permit for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Soul & Blues Festival, 9 S. Clinton St. 5.b. Liquor License- Renewals 1 . Class C Liquor License for Iowa Hickory LLC, dba Mosley's, 525 S. Gilbert St. 2. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa Hickory LLC, dba Mosely's, 525 S. Gilbert St. May 3, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 2 3. Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, The, 6 S. Dubuque St. 4. Class C Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society, dba New Pioneer Food Co-op, 22 S. Van Buren St. 5. Class C Liquor License for Ramen Belly, LLC., dba Ramen Belly, 1010 Martin St. 6. Class C Liquor License for Tun Restaurant, LLC., dba Sumo Sushi & Bar, 122 E. Washington St. 7. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City maid-Rite Inc., dba Burger Haul, 112 E. College St. 8. Outdoor Service Area for Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant LLC, dba Formosa, 221 E. College St. 9. Outdoor Service Area for Tiki Tacos, LLC, dba Tiki Tacos 'n Burgers 'n Wings, 119 E. Washington St. 10. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa Avenue LLC, dba Saint Burch Tavern, 127 Iowa Ave. 11 . Outdoor Service Area for Graduate Iowa City Lesser LLC, dba Graduate Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. 12. Outdoor Service Area for Brixco., LLC., dba Brix, 209 N. Linn St. 13. Class C Liquor License for GFP Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pirra Pub, 1 220 Highway 6 W. 14. Outdoor Service Area for GFP Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pi77a Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W. 15. Class E Liquor License for Walgreen Co., dba Walgreens #5077, 2214 Muscatine Ave. 16. Class E Liquor License for Iowa CVS Pharmacy, LLC, dba CVS/Pharmacy#8547, 2425 Muscatine Ave. 6. Resolutions and Motions 6.a. USG Appointments Motion approving the appointment of Ellie Miglin as the City Council Liaison and Keaton Zeimet as the Altemate City Council Liaison from the Iowa Undergraduate Student Government (USG)to the City Council until May 1, 2023. Comment This motion affirms the appointment of USG representative Ellie Miglin as the City Council Liaison and Keaton Zeimet as Alternate City Council Liaison for 2022-2023. Correspondence included in Council packet May 3, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3 6.b. SOTA alcohol agreement - I L Resolution approving an agreement with Summer of the Arts, Inc. to allow the sale, consumption, and possession of beer and wine on City streets during Arts Fest, Jazz Fest, and Soul Fest. Comment Summer of the Arts, Inc.would like to be able to sell beer and wine in a demarcated area on S.Clinton St street during Arts Fest,JR77 Fest,and Soul Fest. This resolution approves the agreement,which is substantially similar to previous agreements and indudes the exact location on S.Clinton St.This also allow customers to consume and possess the beer and wine. 6.c. Iowa City Downtown District agreement for alcohol on N. Linn St. - i L <t Resolution approving an agreement with Iowa City Downtown District to allow for the consumption and possession of beer and wine on a portion of the 200 block of N. Linn Street. Comment This resolution approves an agreement with the Downtown Distract that will allow patrons of adjacent restaurants to possess and consume beer and wine on a portion of the 200 block of N.Linn St from May 4 to November 3 from 10:00 am to midnight 6.d. Energy Efficiency Grant Agreement: Lasansky Corp i, Y I I L. Resolution approving a Commercial Energy Efficiency Improvement grant agreement by and between Lasansky Corporation and the City of Iowa City. Comment Lasansky Corporation has applied for a Commercial Energy Effidency Improvement Grant to replace three furnaces and 9 exterior windows. 6.e. Tree Purchase and Planting Services - / I I Resolution authorizing the procurement of trees and tree planting services for the City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. Comment This Resolution will authorize the procurement of trees and tree planting services for the Parks and Forestry Division of the Parks and Recreation Department The contract is for 1 year with the option of 4 additional 1-year terms,and the first year of this contract will exceed the$150,000 spending authority of the City Manager,thereby requiring Council approval.The initial term of this possible 5-year contract indudes $235,000 for the purchase and planting of trees. May 3, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4 6.f. 1907 Keokuk Street Resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer relocation at 1907 Keokuk Street, and declaring public improvements open for public access and use. Comment This item will accept the sanitary sewer relocation at 1907 Keokuk Street 6.g. Asphalt Resurfacing 2022 - 73 Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2022 Project. Comment Bids for this project were received on Wednesday,April 27,2022 and the following bid was received: L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. North Liberty, IA $1,482,925.50 Engineer's Estimate $1,470,000.00 Public Works and Engineering recommends awarding the contract to L.L. Pelling Company, Inc.of North Liberty, Iowa. Funding is available in the Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Account#S3824. 6.h. Amend assessment resolutions - l Resolution amending Resolution Nos. 22-53 and 22-54 to correct scrivener's errors. Comment Resolution Nos.22-53 and 22-54 assessed two properties for the costs of snow and weed removal.The dates when payment may be made to the City Clerk and interest accrues are not correct,and this amends those two resolutions to correct the typographical errors. _ 6.i. FY23 28E Agreement for Mobility Coordinator Position - 115 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the FY23 28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Johnson County for the Mobility Coordinator position. Comment This is a resolution to continue the joint 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 aaoss the metro area. Iowa City will contribute$38,706 of the total cost of the position in FY23,which is 35%of the total cost,while Johnson County will contribute 50%and CoraMlle will contribute 15%. May 3, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 5 7. Setting Public Hearings 7.a. Zoning Code Amendment- Private Utilities in P-1 Zones Motion setting a public hearing for May 17 to consider an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to allow private basic utility uses in P-1 zones, to standardize the public zone section, and to amend basic utility approval criteria. (RF722- 0002) Comment At its April 20,2022 meeting,the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of RF722-0002 by a vote of 7-0.The amendment would allow private basic utility uses in P-1 zones, harmonize the public zone section with other sections of the zoning code,and amend the approval criteria for basic utility uses. 7.b. Zoning Code Amendment- Drinking Establishments Motion setting a public hearing for May 17, 2022 to consider an amendment to Title 14, Zoning related to drinking establishments. (RF722-0007) Comment At its April 20,2022 meeting,the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of RF722-0007 by a vote of 6-0(Nolte absent).The amendment would allow a door connecting a drinking establishment to a sales- oriented retail use and not consider it an expansion if certain criteria are satisfied. 7.c. FY2022 Budget Amendment Public Hcaring Resolution setting public hearing on amending the FY2022 Operating Budget. Comment This resolution sets a public hearing for May 17,2022 to amend the FY2022 operating budget Information will be available to the public on May 3,2022. End of Consent Calendar Action. l 1 .)P `‘ tiAe r (G ,t(o`(' ) O May 3, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 6 8. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM] IndMduals will be provided 3 minutes to speak. The Community Comment period will end at 7.00 p.m.unless an extension is needed to meet a minimum 30 minutes of total time allocated for 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 councaiowa-city.orq or through the City Clerk's Office. Regular Formal Agenda 9. 2022 Water Pavement Patching Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2022 Water Pavement Patching Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Comment This project indudes pavement repairs associated with water main breaks on various streets throughout Iowa City.As additional main breaks occur later this year,those sites will also be added to this project for repair.The estimated construction cost is$175,000 available in the Water Divisions Operating Budget,account#73730130. 1. Public Hearing Action: 2. Consider a Resolution Action: I To y-v-La S l I c.c t Q r r IC JLAD May 3, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 7 10. 2022 Rochester Avenue Reconstruction from Ralston Creek to N First Avenue - 1 g _ Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2022 Rochester Avenue Reconstruction from Ralston e' Crock to N First Avenue Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and -e-r w fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Comment The project includes the complete reconstruction of Rochester Avenue from First Avenue to the bridge over Ralston Creek and also includes improvements to sidewalks,ADA curb ramps,storm sewer,sanitary sewer structures and other associated work.The estimated construction cost is$5,600,000 and will be funded through account#53950—Rochester Avenue Reconstruction. 1. Public Hearing Amon: CooL 2. Consider a Resolution Action: te e rI �( ( ©f ) 710 1 nA 11. Eastwood Drive and South Lawn Drive Intersection Improvement - ) t cI Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Eastwood Drive and South Lawn Drive Intersection L�� Improvement Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany J each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time :(2.- - and place for receipt of bids. Comment This project includes complete storm sewer and intake replacement at the intersection of Eastwood Drive and South Lawn Drive,as well as improvements to ADA ramps,water main upgrades,and pavement replacement The estimated construction cost is$225,000 and funding is available in the Annual Storm Water Improvements Account#4V13631. 1. Public Hearing Action: 0. DS-P..0L 2. Consider a Resolution Action: UL , n e r- ) A 1-(-Ter 710 > May 3, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 8 12. Transit Funding Application �- Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2023 Iowa Department of Transportation State Transit Assistance and Federal Transit Administration funding. 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 Department 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. 1. Public Hearing Anion: C l o stc 2. Consider a Resolution Aeon: 1c .J l© r � s� 13. Utility Rate Public Hearing Resolution Ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finance, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Foos, Rates, Charges, Bonds. Fines and Penalties,"Article 5, entitled, "Solid Waste Disposal". (Second Consideration) 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. Action: UL.) Q i YLQ r (-(Ctrn e G� -710 7j0 PT 14. 2022 Bond Resolution 24), - \ Resolution directing sale of$10,255,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) General Obligation Bond, Series S'ej2 Comment Bids will be received at 11:00 am on May 3,2027 for the sale of$10,255,000(amount \k-V0,—' subject to change)General Obligation Bonds,Series 2022.The resolution ratifies and confirms the actions of the Finance Director in determination of the most favorable bid. Action: Pj.e r _ks or May 3, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 9 15. Assessment Schedule - I Resolution adopting an assessment schedule of unpaid mowing, dean-up of property, snow removal, sidewalk repair, and stop box repair charges and directing the Clerk to certify the same to the Johnson County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes. Comment The City has the authority under Iowa Code§364.13B to assess the nuisance abatement costs in the same manner as a property tax.This resolution allows the City Clerk to certify to the Johnson County Treasurer the abatement cost to be assessed against the property. This assessment is being pursued only after the City took many steps to resolve the matter.The City notified the owners to abate the nuisance(for example,to remove snow from the sidewalk) and after the owner did not take action to abate the nuisance,the City abated the nuisance and billed the owner.After being billed at least twice,these owners,with the exception of the owner of 91 Commercial Dr.,still have not paid the abatement costs.The abatement at 91 Commercial Dr. was pursuant to a court order.The City has sent a letter to the owners giving them notice that this resolution would be on the agenda,a copy of which is attached to the resolution.No interest will be charged if the owner pays within 30 days of the first required publication.Attached as an exhibit to the resolution is a list of the properties that will be assessed and the amount that will be assessed. Action: ---17/-\ YYLC�S I 8�C'c' ' S (c) 16. 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. Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment- December 31, 2024 (Victoria "Susan" Carroll resigned). Correspondence induded in Council packet. Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday,June 14, 2022. ACc=_r' �� c_c) 5pc), -\cte — t of' C 710 17. 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 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. Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment-April 7, 2025. (Melissa Jensen resigned). Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 31,2027. May 3, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 10 Airport Commission -Two vacancies to fill four-year terms, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Judy Pfohl, Warren Bishop) 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 three 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) Planning &Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, July 1, 2022 -June 30, 2027. (Term expires for Phoebe Martin) Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday. May 10, 2022 Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment- One vacancy to fill a five- year term, January 1 , 2021 - December 31 , 2025. (Formerly advertised) 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) May 3, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 11 Board of Appeals (Building Design Professional) - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2026. (Term expired for Scott McDonough) Historic Preservation Commission (East College St) - One vacancy to fill a three 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) Public Art Advisory Committer - 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. 18. City Council Information _ �.{-rte 19. Report on Items from City Staff a. City Manager's Office b. City Attorney c. City Clerk 20. Adjourn loc-J it n 1/0 May 3, 2022 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 12