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Summary of Minutes
December 6, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E.
Washington St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen,
Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner. Staff members present: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers,
Fruehling, Hightshoe, Gripp, Nagle-Gamm, Rummel, Havel, Sovers. USG: Zeimet, LeFevre.
Mayor Teague announced that the Winter Shelter is now open, Teague also asked for a
moment of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the mass shooting at Club Q
in Colorado Springs, CO on November 20th, 2022. Mayor Teague recognized Councilor
Weiner's time on Council and congratulated her on being elected to the Iowa Senate. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
1. Call to Order
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 2 — 6)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
2. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
2.a. Joint Entities Meeting Minutes: October 17
2.b. Work Session Minutes: November 15
2.c. Formal Summary of Minutes: November 15
3. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
3.a. Airport Commission: October 13
3.b. Board of Adjustment: July 18
3.c. Civil Service Commission: November 9
3.d. Community Police Review Board: October 11 [See Recommendation]
3.e. Housing & Community Development Commission: September 15
3.f. Housing & Community Development Commission: October 20
3.g. Library Board of Trustees: October 27
3.h. Public Arts Advisory Committee: September 8
4. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
4.a. Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class B Wine Permit for Willow & Stock, LLC, dba Willow & Stock,
207 N. Linn St.
2. Class B Beer Permit for Uncommon Provisions LLC, dba Wild
Culture Kombucha, 210 N. Linn St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Etre Foods L.L.C., dba The Iowa
Chop House, 223 E. Washington St.
4. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Fast
and Fresh #3, 1103 N. Dodge St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City
Inc., dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1406 S. Gilbert St.
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4.b. Liquor License — New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Cantina LLC, dba Coa
Cantina Iowa City, 18 1/2 S. Clinton St.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Fortuna LLC, dba
Fortuna, LLC 105 E. College St.
5. Resolutions and Motions
5.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $13,534,709.79 for
the period of October 1 through October 31, 2022, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and
permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State
Code.
5.b. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Government
Buildings Division of the Parks and Recreation Department and the
AFSCME pay plan by deleting one full-time Maintenance Worker 11 —
Government Buildings position, grade 5 and adding one full-time
Custodian — Government Buildings, grade 1. (Resolution 22-290)
5.c. Resolution authorizing the procurement of a Parking Access Revenue
Control System for the City of Iowa City. (Resolution 22-291)
5.d. Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
construction of the Willow Creek Trail Replacement Project.
(Resolution 22-292)
5.e. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Landfill Cell FY23
Construction Project. (Resolution 22-293)
5.f. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Water Treatment
Plant Chlorine Feeder System Upgrade Project. (Resolution 22-294)
5.g. Resolution approving the final contract price for the McCollister
Boulevard Extension Project. (Resolution 22-295)
5.h. Resolution accepting the work for the 2021 Tree Planting Project.
(Resolution 22-296)
5.i. Resolution accepting the work for the Eastwood Drive and South Lawn
Drive Intersection Improvement Project. (Resolution 22-297)
5.j. Resolution accepting the work for the Highland Court Sidewalk Infill
Project. (Resolution 22-298)
5.k. Resolution accepting the work for the Lower City Park and Kimball
Road Storm Sewer Improvement Project. (Resolution 22-299)
5.1. Resolution accepting the work for the Public Works Facility Phase I
Project. (Resolution 22-300)
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6. Setting Public Hearings
6.a. Motion setting a public hearing for January 10, 2023 to consider an
ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to enhance land use
regulations related to solar energy systems and further climate action
goals. (REZ22-0011)
6.b. Resolution of intent to consider the proposed conveyance of a private
sanitary sewer easement to Metro Pavers, Inc. adjacent to Lot 1, Metro
Pavers, 1st Addition, and setting a public hearing thereon for January
10, 2023. (Resolution 22-301)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve items 2 - 6. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
7. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Latina Roberts, Brandon Ross, Felicia Pieper,
Hannah Zadeh.
Regular Formal Agenda
8. Ordinance amending Title 2, entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 1, entitled
"General Provisions," to eliminate the prohibition on landlords discriminating
against Housing Choice Voucher (aka, Section 8) holders. (First Consideration)
City Attorney Goers provided information. Individual Council members asked questions
and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Ordinance amending Title 17, entitled "Building and Housing," Chapter 5,
entitled "Housing Code," to repeal the rental permit cap provision. (First
Consideration)
City Attorney Goers provided information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by M. Alter. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3,
entitled "Commercial Use of Sidewalks," to allow sidewalk cafes outside of the
downtown and Riverfront Crossings. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass & adopt Ordinance 22-4891. Moved by S. Harmsen, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11. Resolution adopting a policy for use of public right-of-way and City Plaza for
sidewalk cafes and rescinding Resolution No. 21-133.
Assistant City Manager Kilburg provided information.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-302. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a State and Local Fiscal Recovery
Fund (SLFRF) grant agreement with the University of Iowa Labor Center to
administer the Quality Pre -apprenticeship Program (QPP).
Grant Specialist Gripp presented information. The following individuals appeared: Robin
Clark -Bennett, Director and Paul Iversen, Labor Educator from the University of Iowa
Labor Center, Bill Gerhard, Brandon Ross, Jasper Washington, Cassandra Elton, Royce
Peterson, Greg Hearns, Shawn Williams, and Ezinne Okey. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-303. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Resolution adopting Iowa City City Council Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2023-
2028.
City Manager Fruin provided information. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-304. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Resolution establishing the City of Iowa City's 2023 state legislative priorities.
Deputy City Manager Jones provided information. Council members asked questions. City
Manager Fruin and City Attorney Goers provided additional information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-305. Moved by M. Alter, seconded by S.
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. 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.
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Cole Eckhardt
Resigned)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Kevin Larson resigned)
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Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2023. (Elizabeth Marilla-Kapp
resigned)
Library, Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - June 30, 2027. (Noa Kim resigned)
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2023. (Linda Vogel resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 3, 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).
Board of Appeals - One vacancy for a licensed plumber to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2027. (Term expires for Andrea
French)
Board of Appeals (HBA Representative or qualified by experience or
training) - One vacancy to fill a five year term, January 1, 2023 -
December 31, 2027. (Term expires for Andrew Martin)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as
unexpired term -- Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms,
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025. (Terms expire for Jeannie
Beckman and Paula Vaughn)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
16. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings, community
events, and items of interest.
17. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager's Office
b. City Attorney
c. City Clerk
18. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:53 pm. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) I �---
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Joint Entities Meeting Minutes
Invitees:
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
University of Iowa
Cities:
Coralville; Hills; Iowa City; Lone Tree; North Liberty; Oxford;
Shueyville; Solon; Swisher; Tiffin; University Heights
School Boards:
Clear Creek; Iowa City
Monday, October 17, 2022 - 4:30 PM
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Call to order
Iowa City's Mayor Pro Tem Megan Alter called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Attendees:
Johnson County Board of Supervisors: Jon Green, Lisa Green -Douglass, Royceann Porter, Rod
Sullivan
City of Iowa City City Council: Megan Alter, John Thomas, Janice Weiner, Laura Bergus,
Pauline Taylor, Shawn Harmsen
City of Coralville City Council: Mayor Meghann Foster, Laurie Goodrich, Keith Jones, Mike
Knudson
City of Hills Council: Mayor Tim Kemp, Cathy Kneble
City of North Liberty City Council: RaQuishia Harrington, Mayor Chris Hoffman, Erek Sittig
City of North Liberty City Council: Mayor Steve Berner
City of University Heights City Council: Mayor Louise From
Iowa City Community School District School Board: Molly Abraham, Charlie Eastham, Jayne
Finch, President Ruthina Malone, Maka Pilcher Hayek, Lisa Williams
Staff: Geoff Fruin, Eric Goers, Kent Ralston, Darian Nagle-Gamm, Kellie Fruehling, Ashley
Platz, Scott Lyon, Redmond Jones, Ryan Heiar, Travis Weipert, Matt Degner, Fiona Johnson,
Sam Jarvis, Cady Gerlach
Information on PulsePoint, a free mobile app that alerts CPR -trained individuals of
cardiac events in their vicinity so they can provide life-saving aid to those in need. County
collaboration with the Rotary -Kerber HeartSafe Campaign, whose mission is to increase
the survival rate of sudden cardiac arrest in our community by motivating laypersons to
intervene effectively using CPR and AEDs and by selling AED packages to nonprofits and
local business at a discounted rate. (Johnson County)
Fiona Johnson, Johnson County Ambulance Service present a PowerPoint presentation on
PulsePoint and proved the following information:
➢ Each year 350k lives are lost to sudden cardiac arrest
➢ Power of a minutes — The Clock is Ticking
➢ Chain of Survival
➢ PulsePoint
➢ When a cardiac arrest occurs
➢ Early Arrival Advantage
➢ PulsePoint AED
➢ Johnson County Sudden Cardiac Arrest Locations
➢ AEDs need to be accessible 24/7
➢ Cardiac Arrest Registry — Survival Report
➢ Do public AEDs work?
➢ Collaboration
➢ Heart Safe Community
➢ You Can Save a Life
➢ Download PulsePoint Response and PulsePoint AED, allow alerts and share
Voting information, including early voting opportunities — Johnson County Auditor (Iowa
City)
Travis Weipert, Johnson County Auditor provided an update and information on the Early
Voting Schedule and satellite locations. Weipert also provided a handout that gives more
specific information regarding voting absentee by mail, in-person and on election day. Reminder
to check your driver's license expiration date.
COVID Update — Johnson County Public Health (Iowa City)
Sam Jarvis, Community Health Division Manager, provided an update on COVID and
Monkeypox. Johnson County had low COVID rates and low hospitalization rates but also many
positive cases are going unreported with home testing. Jarvis encouraged all to get boosted.
Better Together: Regional Transit System Discussion (Iowa City)
Iowa City Councilor Laura Bergus started the discussion regarding regional transit. Councilor
Bergus mentioned the Better Together 2030 All -In Vision and the Envision East Central Iowa
Executive Summary from East Central Iowa Council of Government (ECICOG) and encouraged
entities to create more vibrant communities by connecting individual community assets and
strengthening the region's vitality. Councilor Bergus asked those present for their views on
Regional Transit and pursuing next steps. Kent Ralston, MPOJC Executive Director, discussed
the CRANDIC rail system and other options like Bus Rapid Transit. Ralston answered member
questions on MPOJC studies and what steps are next. Individual members expressed their
views. Regional Transit System Discussion will be added to the January agenda for further
discussion.
Proposed Dates and Hosts for future Joint Entities Meetings
Members made no objection to the following schedule:
• January 9, 2023: North Liberty
• April 17, 2023: University Heights
• July 17, 2023: Johnson County
• October 16, 2023: Iowa City Community School District
• January 8, 2024: Coralville
• April 15, 2024: Iowa City
Announcements
Senator Zach Wahls is receiving this year's distinguished Iowa League of Cities Legislative
Service Award. All were invited to Coralville City Hall on Tuesday, October 25th 5-6pm for a
reception held in his honor at 1512 7th Street, Coralville, IA 52241.
Adjournment
Mayor Pro Tem Alter adjourned the meeting at 5:51 p.m.
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1. MEMORANDUM
Date: November 22, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 15, 2022 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Weiner. Absent: Thomas.
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Hightshoe.
USG: Zeimet, LeFevre
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Presentation on Housing First Progress and Opportunities
Crissy Canganelli, Shelter House Executive Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation on Housing First
Progress and Opportunities. Canganelli presented the history of Shelter House from 1983 to present,
Emergency Shelter Budget FY22 and Shelter House Operating Budget FY22. Erin Sullivan, Shelter
House Housing Services Director gave an example of a typical day in Shelter House and Rachel
Lehmann, Shelter House Emergency Services Director, offered an outline of her day. Mark Sertterh,
Shelter House Associate Executive Director, provided additional information. Christine Hayes, Shelter
House Director of Development, provided information on Housing First and low barrier entry. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Clarification of Agenda items
None.
Information Packet Discussion fNovember 3, November 101
November 3
1. (IP2, Memo from City Clerk: Joint meeting with USG) University of Iowa Student
Government (USG) Liaison Zeimet invited City Council to a Joint meeting with USG.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will confirm an off Tuesday evening meeting date with USG in March or April
and add it to the meeting schedule. Staff will ask USG to also invite GPSG and COGS to
the meeting.
November 10
1. (IP5, Memo from Deputy City Manager: 2023 State Legislative Priorities Development)
Councilor Harmsen noted the memo and highlighted the USG Rental checklist and
Manufactured housing rights . Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will prepare a resolution formally adopting the 2023 Legislative Priorities for
the City.
2. (IP3, Pending Work Session Topics) Councilor Taylor requested an item to be added
regarding Mental Health in light of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. City Manager Fruin
asked clarifying questions regarding the scope of the item.
Council Work Session
October 18, 2022
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Action: Staff will work to coordinate a work session presentation from local mental health
providers with a particular focus on suicide prevention services available to residents.
University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates
Keaton Zeimet, USG Liaison and Noah LeFevre, USG Alternate Liaison presented USG updates.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned
Adjourn 5:38 p.m.
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Summary of Minutes
November 15, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall,
410 E. Washington St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Alter,
Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner. Staff members present: Fruin,
Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Platz, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Liston, Whitmore, Walz.
USG: Zeimet, LeFevre.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Human Rights Day
President of JC Chapter of the United Nations Assoc, Barbara Eckstein,
accepting.
2.b. Transgender Day of Remembrance
Human Rights Commissioner Doug Kollasch, accepting.
2.c. USS Iowa SSN 797 Submarine Day
United States Navy Veteran, Caleb Schneider, accepting.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 7)
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: November 1
3.b. Formal Summary of Minutes: November 1
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Climate Action Commission: October 10
4.b. Human Rights Commission: September 27
4.c. Library Board of Trustees: September 22
4.d. Public Art Advisory Committee: October 13
4.e. Parks & Recreation Commission: October 12
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License — Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for La Familia Ortiz, Inc., dba La
Rumba Latino Bar, 1859 Lower Muscatine
2. Class B Wine Permit for Willow & Stock, LLC, dba Willow
& Stock, 207 N. Linn St.
3. Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe
Corporation, dba India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.
4. Class E Liquor License for Walmart Inc., dba Wal-Mart
Store #1721, 919 Hwy 1 W.
5. Class C Liquor License for 1st and Main Hospitality LLC,
dba Pullman, 17 S. Dubuque St.
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6. Class E Liquor License for Iowa CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C.,
dba CVS/pharmacy #8539, 201 S. Clinton St.
7. Class E Liquor License for Reif Oil Company, dba Iowa
City Fast Break, 2580 Naples Ave.
8. Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai Pizza, LLC,
dba Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.
9. Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc. #67, 760
Ruppert Rd.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of
$16,484,293.66 for the period of September 1 through
September 30, 2022, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit. Disbursements are published and
permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance
with State Code.
6.b. Motion approving the appointment of Keaton Zeimet as the
City Council Liaison and Noah LeFevre as the Alternate City
Council Liaison from the Iowa Undergraduate Student
Government (USG) to the City Council until May 1, 2023.
6.c. Motion to accept the proposed FY24 budget for the Iowa City
Downtown District, as approved by the Iowa City Downtown
District Advisory Board.
6.d. Motion to accept the proposed FY24 budget for the South
District Self -Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SD
SSMID), as approved by the SD SSMID Advisory Board.
6.e. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Animal
Services Division of the Police Department and the AFSCME
pay plan by adding one full-time Volunteer Program Assistant
Animal Services position, grade 4. (Resolution 22-280)
6.f. Resolution approving the City Street Finance Report for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. (Resolution 22-281)
6.g. Resolution authorizing the installation of speed humps on
Dover Street, between Muscatine Avenue and Wayne Avenue.
(Resolution 22-282)
6.h. Resolution accepting the work for the Willow Creek Streambank
Stabilization Improvements Project. (Resolution 22-283)
6.i. Resolution accepting the work for the Highway 1 Water Main
Replacement Project. (Resolution 22-284)
6.j. Resolution accepting the work for the Pepperwood Plaza
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project. (Resolution 22-285)
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6.k. Resolution accepting the work for the Highway 1 Trail –
Sunset Street to Mormon Trek Boulevard Project [TAP -U-
3715(665)-81-52]. (Resolution 22-286)
6.1. Resolution approving the purchase agreement with Lake
Calvin Properties, LLC for approximately 21.83 acres south of
Lehman Avenue, north of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
(Resolution 22-287)
7. Correspondence
7.a. Installation of (1) "No Parking Here to Corner" sign at the
intersection of Westgate Street and Gilmore Court
7.b. Competitive Quotation Memo
End of Consent Calendar
Councilor Taylor commented on item 6.h, Willow Creek Streambank Stabilization
Improvements, and was very pleased with the results of the project. Council
Weiner noted item 6.b, USG Appointments, and how they bring added value to
the council.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 7. Moved by J. Weiner,
seconded by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent:
Thomas.
8. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM]
The following individual appeared: Felicia Pieper.
9. Planning and Zoning Matters
9.a. Ordinance rezoning property located at 937 E Davenport Street from
Medium Density Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -8) to Medium
Density Single -Family Residential with a Historic District Overlay
(OHD/RS-8). (REZ22-0013) (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Thomas. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to pass & adopt Ordinance 22-4890. Moved by J. Weiner,
seconded by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Thomas.
Regular Formal Agenda
10. Ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Public Ways and Property,"
Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial Use of Sidewalks," to allow
sidewalk cafes outside of the downtown and Riverfront Crossings.
(First Consideration)
Assistant City Manager Kilburg presented information.
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Motion to give first consideration. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Thomas.
11. Resolution adopting a Land Acknowledgement recognizing
Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories on which we live.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-288. Moved by M. Alter, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Thomas.
12. Resolution setting a special election to fill the Council vacancy
created by Janice Weiner's resignation.
City Attorney Goers presented information regarding items 12 and 13.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by M. Alter. Motion Failed.
(0 Ayes) Nays: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Weiner. Absent:
Thomas.
13. Resolution giving notice of intent to make an appointment to fill the
Council vacancy created by Janice Weiner's resignation.
The following individual appeared: Joe Purdy. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-289. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Thomas.
14. Council Appointments
14.a. Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term.
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2027. (Term expires for Gene
Chrischilles)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Larry Baker. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Other. (6 Ayes) Absent: Thomas.
14.b. Climate Action Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year
terms, January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025. (Terms expire for
Clarity Guerra, Kasey Hutchinson, & Becky Soglin)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Elizabeth Fitzsimmons, Jamie Gade, Michelle Sillman.
Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Absent: Thomas.
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14.c. Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill a three-
year term, January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025. (Terms expire
for Jason Glass, Ashley Lindley, Mark Pries)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Ahmed Ismail, Badri Kuku, Suyun
Channon. Moved by M. Alter, seconded by S. Harmsen. Motion Passed.
(6 Ayes) Absent: Thomas.
14.d. Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Siri Felker
resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Jahnavi Pandya. Moved by M. Alter, seconded by S.
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Thomas.
14.e. Parks & Recreation Commission - Two vacancies to fill four
year terms, January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026. (Terms
expire for April Schmidt and Brianna Wills.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Rachel McPherson and Doloris Mixon. Moved by
S. Harmsen, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent:
Thomas.
14.f. Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term. January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025 (Term expires for Andrea
Truitt).
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Andrea Truit. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Thomas.
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.
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Linda Vogel resigned).
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
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Motion to accept correspondence from Linda Vogel. Moved by L.
Bergus, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent:
Thomas.
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
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.
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Cole Eckhardt
resigned)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Kevin Larson
resigned)
Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2023. (Elizabeth Marilla-
Kapp resigned)
Library, Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - June 30, 2027. (Noa Kim resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
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).
Board of Appeals (HBA Representative or qualified by
experience or training) - One Vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2027. (Term expires for
Andrew Martin)
Board of Appeals (Licensed Plumber) - One vacancy to fill a
five year term, January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2027. (Term
expires for Andrea French)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill
a three-year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as
unexpired term -- Lyndi Kipple resigned).
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms,
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025. (Terms expire for Jeannie
Beckman and Paula Vaughn)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
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17. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
18. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager's Office
b. City Attorney
City Attorney Goers stated the UI Labor Center agreement which was
deferred at the November 1st City Council meeting had some last minute
requested changes, therefore was not on the meeting agenda. Goers
hoped to have the item ready for the December 6th meeting.
c. City Clerk
19. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:54 pm. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (0 Ayes) Absent: Thoma
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Kellie K. Fruehling, Ci y Clerk
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