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Home My WebLink About2025-01-02 Info PacketI r i 7! ®.� CITY OF IOWA CITY City Council Information Packet Council Tentative Meeting Schedule IP1. Council Tentative Meeting Schedule January 7 Work Session I132. Work Session Agenda January 2, 2025 IP3. 2024 - 2025 Charter Review Commission proposed amendments to the Iowa City Charter - See Report of the 2024-2025 Iowa City Charter Review Commission IP4. The National Community Survey: 2024 Report Results - Iowa City, IA IP5. Pending City Council Work Session Topics January 13 Budget Work Session I136. Budget Work Session Agenda Miscellaneous IP7. Memo from City Manager's Office: Housing Information I138. Memo from City Clerk: Joint Entities Meeting Agenda Items for January 13 IP9. Building Statistics: December 2024 Draft Minutes I1310. Senior Center Commission: December 19 January 2, 2025 City of Iowa City � r ,CITY OF IOWA CITY City Council Information Packet January 2, 2025 Council Tentative Me/nhed IP1. 'Council Tentative Meeting Schedul \� January 7 WorkIP2. Work Session Agenda IP3. 2024 - 20� Charter Review Com mendments to the Iowa City Charter I134. The National C munity Su y: 2024 Report Results - Iowa City, IA IPS. Pending City Conn it Wor Session Topics Janua 13 Budget Work Session I136. Budget Work Ses ion A nda Mis ellaneous I137. Memo fro City Manager's ❑ff : Housing Information IPB. Mem rom City Clerk: Joint Entitie Meeting Agenda Items for January 13 I139. Budding Statistics: December 2024 Draft Minutes IP1p. Senior Center Commission: December 19 January 2, 2025 City of Iowa City Item Number: IP1. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 2, 2025 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule Attachments: Council Tentative Meeting Schedule j , City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule Subject to change CITYf IQWA CITYJanuary 2, 2025 Date Time Meeting Location Tuesday, Janaury 7, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Monday, January 13, 2025 8:00 AM Budget Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Monday, January 13, 2025 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting TBD Hosted by Johnson County Brd of Supervisors Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Wednesday, January 22, 2025 2:00 PM Budget Work Session (CIP) City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, February 4, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, February 18, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, March 11, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, April 15, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, May 6, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, May 20, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, June 3, 2025 4:00 PM Work session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, June 17, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, July 8, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, August 5, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, August 19, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, September 2, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, September 16, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, October 7, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, October 21, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Monday, November 3, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, November 18, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, December 9, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Item Number: IP2. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 2, 2025 Work Session Agenda Attachments: Work Session 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 Grace at 319-356-5041, kgrace@iowa- city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Iowa City Council - Work Session r 1 Agenda 'r"ifl� -` �A�&� Work Session wary 7, 2025 - 4:00 PIVI CITY OF IOWA CITY Emma J. Harvat Hall E. Washington Street www.icgov.org City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at: icgov.org/landacknowledgement 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://cjtychannel4.com/live * https://www.youtube.com/user/citychanne[4/live ■ https://facebook.com/CitvoflowaCity 1 2 3 4 5 6 Clarification of Agenda Items Information Packet Discussion [December 12, December 19, December 26, January 2] University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates 2024-2025 Charter Review Commission presentation National Community Survey Results Presentation Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees � r t ►.�III- AL 4► �'*►Zw�r®�� City Council Supplemental Meeting Packet CITY OF IOWA CITY January 3, 2025 Information submitted between distribution of the meeting packet on Thursday and 3:30 pm on Friday. Late Handout(s): IP3. 2024 - 2025 Charter Review Commission proposed amendments to the Iowa City Charter - See Report of the 2024-2025 Iowa City Charter Review Commission January 3, 2025 City of Iowa City Late Handouts Distributed Report of the 2024-2025 Iowa City Charter Review Commission (Date) The Commission and the Process. The Iowa City Charter Review Commission was established by the Iowa City Council on January 2"d, 2024. Created pursuant to Section 8.02 of the Iowa City Charter, the Commission was charged with "review[ing] the existing charter" and "recommend[ing] any charter amendments that it deems fit to the council." The Charter Review Commission is tasked with engaging in a deep and thorough review of the Charter "at least once every ten years." Commission members were appointed by Council at their February 20th and March 19th meetings. They include Chair John Balmer, Vice -Chair Molly Kucera, Susan Craig, John Deeth, Gerene Denning, Mackenzie DeRoo, Matt Hayek, Bijou Maliabo, and Jennifer Patel. The Commission had their first meeting on April 15Y, 2024, and met a total of 16 times, including two Community Forums to receive community input. The Commission decided at their first meeting that they would welcome public comment and input at all of their meetings and encouraged the public to participate in their work at every opportunity. All meetings were publicly posted, video recorded, and made available online. A working draft of the red -lined changes to the Charter the Commission is recommending has been available on the Commission's webpage throughout the process, tracking the Commission's work, progress, or tentative positions. The Commission received in -person comments and written correspondence. The Commission was aided in its work by the invaluable contributions of City Attorney Eric Goers and City Clerk Kellie Grace. These are two very dedicated individuals who were instrumental in making the Commission and its mission much easier. The Report. This Report, the culmination of the Commission's work, is meant to provide a summary review of the substantive changes recommended by the Commission. It supplements the "red -line" version of the Charter showing all additions, deletions, and alterations recommended by the Commission. In addition, the minutes of all Commission meetings are available online, as are the full videos of all Commission meetings. Finally, the Commission Chair and Vice -Chair intend to make a formal presentation to the Council regarding the Commission's work and recommendations. They will make themselves available to assist the Council throughout their review of the Commission's recommendations. The Charter is made up of a Preamble, a Definitions section, and eight (8) Articles. This Report will address each of them in turn, including changes that were considered but ultimately rejected. Much of this Report will present changes to the Charter proposed by the Commission in exactly that way — as proposed changes. However, for the sake of brevity, portions of the Report will read as though the Commission has amended the Charter itself. To be clear, the Commission acknowledges that under Article Vill. of the Charter, the Commission has no authority to amend the Charter itself. Any and all changes described herein or in the attached red -lined version of the Charter are simply changes proposed by the Commission to the Council. It is the prerogative of the Council and/or City voters to adopt proposed changes. Finally, the Commission has several recommendations not involving changes to the Charter, but which are instead supportive of a healthy, democratic society. They will be listed at the end of this Report. Explanations of Recommended Charter Amendments. First, some discussion of whole cloth changes proposed throughout the Charter. The Commission is recommending capitalization of all proper nouns, such as the Council, the Charter, District A, the City, and the City Manager. The Commission also proposes moving away from "he or she" to "they" to be more inclusive. Second, some explanation of the red -lining in the accompanying Draft Charter. All proposed changes are reflected in red text. StFike- thmugh font represents text the Commission proposes to delete. Underlined font represents text the Commission proposes to add. Undder"Peed ;*F* I+F9 g4 font represents text the Commission proposed adding to the Charter, but later reconsidered and deleted. Preamble The language in the Preamble was revised in several ways based on the National Civic League's Model City Charter. The changes were proposed to emphasize representative democracy, environmental stewardship, inclusivity, and professional management. The portion related to the principle of resident participation was bolstered with language related to equitable participation in local government, with all individuals having an opportunity to participate, and with discrimination prohibited under Title 2 of the City Code not tolerated. The term "strong political leadership" was later replaced with "strong leadership" to ensure neutrality. Definitions The only changes made to the Definitions section relate to capitalization conventions. There was discussion about whether the terms "eligible elector" and "qualified elector" were both needed. The conclusion was to retain both definitions because while Iowa City and State Code allow only qualified electors (registered voters) to vote, eligible electors (those eligible to register to vote) are able to sign petitions and otherwise engage in the local political process. Article I: Powers of the City Section 1.01 was strengthened to state, "The City shall have all powers possible under the constitution and laws of this state." This was intended to ensure that the City, acting through the Council, have any and all powers available to it. The Commission considered language from the Model Charter on Intergovernmental Relations to allow for cooperative ventures with other governments, but found it unnecessary, given the allowance already granted by State Code. FEI Article II: City Council Probably the most significant and robust discussion by the Commission was about two elements of Article II. The first was the composition, division, and election of District Council positions. The second was the election of the Mayor. District Council positions. The Iowa City Council presently consists of seven members, with four at -large representatives and three district -specific representatives who are elected city-wide but reside in different geographic districts. When primary elections are needed (if three or more candidates qualify for election) for a District election, only voters residing in that District are allowed to vote in the primary. The top two vote -getters advance to the general election in which all City voters may take part. This system was designed to ensure geographic representation while maintaining City-wide accountability for all Council members. Several Commissioners advocated for allowing only voters residing in the District to take part in the election of District Councilors. They felt only this method of election would make them truly District Councilors and that this would allow for smaller, less expensive campaigns based on the smaller number of voters the candidates needed to reach. The remaining Commissioners supported keeping the present system in place, seeing the risk of parochialism in conflict with City-wide priorities. There was also fear that given the process by which Mayors are selected, there would be a significant chance that Councilors could select a Mayor for whom two-thirds of the City never had a chance to vote. These Commissioners valued the opportunity of all City voters to have a say in the elections of all City Councilors. There were a number of related topics the Commission discussed, but ultimately rejected. Those included a discussion about increasing the total number of Councilors, changing the mix of District and At -Large Council positions, and adding a dedicated Council position for a University of Iowa student. Each idea had merit, but did not win majority support on the Commission. Following lengthy discussion over the course of several meetings, the Commission voted 6-3 to retain the current system, but proposed language in Section 2.01 to acknowledge that District Councilors are not solely representatives of their Districts, but are instead intended "to ensure City-wide geographic representation on the Council." The Commission advocated for more voter education about the method by which. Councilors are elected in Iowa City. Election of the Mayor. The Commission discussed the role of the Mayor, focusing on whether the Mayor should be elected directly by the public or chosen by the City Council, and the length of the Mayor's term. At present, the Mayor is elected from among all Councilors by the Councilors themselves at their organizational meeting immediately after seating new Councilors in January of even years. Mayoral terms are two years. Several Commissioners favored direct election of the Mayor, arguing it leant the office more legitimacy. They further argued having a Mayor directly elected by voters would strengthen the connection between City government and its residents, increase public interest in City government and participation in civic affairs, and cause the Mayor to feel more directly accountable to the public, potentially improving transparency and communication. 3 Commissioners favoring the status quo argued that maintaining the current system creates a stronger Council by ensuring decisions reflect the position of the Council majority. They believed that a voting Mayor promotes accountability and equality on the Council and fosters unity and cohesiveness within the Council, which benefits the City's governance and its staff. They pointed out that Council selection of the Mayor promotes prior Council experience and diplomacy, and strengthens the Council as a collective body. They expressed concerns about the potential risks of directly electing a Mayor with no Council experience or with a strong personal agenda that might disrupt governance. Finally, they noted that correspondence from former City officials and other public feedback predominantly supported retaining the existing system. The Commission ultimately voted 6-3 to retain the current system, for the reasons cited above. Separately, Section 2.08, Appointments, was amended to add,the appointments of the Police Chief and Fire Chief, moving the language from Section 2.12, Prohibitions. While the language and location changed, the process by which the Chiefs are appointed did not. Section 2.12, Prohibitions, was modified as described above, and was amended in substance by adding the staff of the City Attorney and City Clerk to the protections against Council interference afforded to the staff of the City Manager. Because the Airport and Library staff are governed by the Airport Commission and Library Board of Trustees, respectively, not any of the three Council appointees, language was added to offer the same protection to those staffs by prohibiting interference with any employee other than the three employed directly by Council. Those are the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. Article III: Nomination, Primary Election, and Regular Election Only minor, non -substantive changes are proposed in Article III. The Commission discussed moving the primary date earlier in the election cycle but found that the primary date is set by State Code. Article IV: City Manager Several minor, non -substantive changes were made. The only substantive change was to Section 4.04(A)(6), reflecting that the restrictions and obligations imposed on the City Manager by the Charter come from City Code, not State Code. State Code provisions still apply but require no enabling by the City Charter to have effect. Article V: Boards, Commissions, and Committees Section 5.01(A) was updated to encourage the Council to consider community demographics when making appointments to ensure boards and commissions reflect Iowa City's diversity. The language mandates consideration of demographics, not imposition of demographic quotas, as quotas would offend Constitutional protections. The Commission also was cognizant that the Council can appoint only 4 from the pool of residents who apply. Gender balance was also discussed in light of the recent repeal of a State law that mandated gender balance on many City boards and commissions. There was also discussion about the Community Police Review Board. The state of recent bills regarding police review boards was considered. While bills had been offered in recent years to prohibit police review boards, none have passed thus far. It is possible similar bills will be presented in the future. If such a bill were to pass, it is likely that Iowa City's Community Police Review Board would need to be disbanded. The Commission also weighed the minimum number public forums to be held, deciding to leave it at "at least one community forum each year." Article VI: Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Only minor, non -substantive changes are proposed in Article VI. The $100 contribution limit embedded in an ordinance enabled by Section 6.01 of the Charter was retained, emphasizing fairness and transparency in campaign financing. Article VII: Initiative and Referendum Section 7.01 was amended to make clear that personnel decisions are not subject to initiative or referendum petitions. Section 7.05 was updated to align with changes to State Code on election dates, while preserving the intent of prompt elections on valid petitions. Section 7.05 was also amended to mirror Council's ability under Section 8.01 to adopt the proposal made in the petition, negating the need for an election on that issue. Article Vill: Charter Amendments and Review Section 8.01 was amended to reference Section 7.05(B), relating to election dates, ensuring consistency and adaptability to future changes in State election law. Section 8.01 was also amended to allow the Council to adopt the substance of a Charter amendment petition without having to hold an election. The language mirrors the substance of Section 7.05 governing initiative and referendum petitions. Other Recommendations The Commission discussed concerns with declining local media coverage of City government and City elections. It was hypothesized that this decline in local coverage has contributed to lower voter engagement. The Commission proposes that Council promote multi -jurisdictional initiatives to improve voter turnout, including multi -generational education programs, a task force, multimedia outreach, and nonpartisan guides such as those provided by Greater Iowa City, Inc. The Commission was also 5 concerned about declining candidate participation, particularly in District Council elections, which are often uncontested. Conclusion The Iowa City Charter Review Commission appreciated the opportunity to take part in this important process. Commission members enjoyed the vigorous but respectful debates they held on numerous issues foundational to the governance of the City. The Charter is essentially the Constitution of the City of Iowa City, an importance not lost on Commissioners as they weighed possible changes to propose. While not all decisions made were unanimous, the recommendations as a whole contained in this Report and accompanying red -lined draft Charter carry the authority of a unanimous vote of the Commission. Pursuant to Section 8.02 of the Charter, the Council may adopt all, some, or none of the Commission's proposed changes. Any changes not adopted must go on the ballot for City voters to decide. Because the Commission, made up of residents appointed by Council, spent many hours over the course of months developing these recommendations, with input from the public, the Commission respectfully asks that the Council adopt the Commission's proposed changes in their entirety. As a Commission, we thank you for the opportunity to serve, and look forward to your discussion of these matters. Thank you for your own service on Council. Respectfully submitted this 17th day of December, 2024. Iowa City Charter Review Commission By: Joh - almer, Chairperson On behalf of Commission Members: Molly Kucera, Vice -Chair Susan Craig John Deeth Gerene Denning Mackenzie DeRoo Matt Hayek Bijou Maliabo Jennifer Patel The following is a clean cony of the we�i�t�-draft of proposed amendments as of #rne December 17,2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The Commission has t FngU-zed tkn rn 9osa1 and all netnntiGl nwnnntc are ubinnt t cvn�-rnT��-n�mrir�-��vc�n�u-rrcca crn-�rcrPv ccrrcrarirrrrcrrarrr cc�ce IOWA CITY CHARTER 1 Preamble Definitions Article I. Powers 9of Tthe City § 1.01. Powers 9of Tthe City. § 1.02. Construction. § 1.03. Savings Clause. Article I1. City Council § 2.01. Composition. § 2.02. Division -Tinto Council Districts. § 2.03. Eligibility. § 2.04. Terms. § 2.05. Compensation. § 2.06. Mayor. § 2.07. General Powers Aand Duties. § 2.08. Appointments. § 2.09. Rules; Records. § 2.10. Vacancies. § 2.11. Council Action. § 2.12. Prohibitions. Article III. Nomination, Primary Election Aand Regular Election § 3.01. Nomination. § 3.02. Primary Election. § 3.03. Regular City Election. Article IV. City Manager § 4.01. Appointment; Qualifications. Page 1 The following is a clean copy of the "'" draft of proposed amendments as of AW December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The Gommi sin- has nn* Fnali ed the • esal and nn nitnntinl mmpndmnn to nrn cn hinn* cct to § 4.02. Accountability; Removal. § 4.03. Absence; Disability 9of City Manager. § 4.04. Duties 9of City Manager. § 4.05. Ineligibility; Prohibited Acts. Article V. Boards, Commissions Aand Committees § 5.01. Establishment. § 5.02. Appointment; Removal. § 5.03. Rules. Article VI. Campaign Contributions Aand Expenditures § 6.01. Limitations Son tThe Amount 9of Campaign Contributions. § 6.02. Disclosure 9of Contributions Aand Expenditures. § 6.03. Definition. § 6.04. Violations. Article VII. Initiative Aand Referendum § 7.01. General Provisions. § 7.02. Commencement 9of Proceedings, Affidavit. § 7.03. Petitions; Revocation 9of Signatures. § 7.04. Procedure Aafter Filing. § 7.05. Action Son Petitions. § 7.06. Results 9of Election. § 7.07. Prohibition Son Establishment 9of Stricter Conditions 9or Requirements. Article VIII. Charter Amendments Aand Review § 8.01. Charter Amendments. § 8.02. Charter Review Commission. Notes Page 2 The following is a clean copy of the m� draft otproposed amendments as of " r�^v/Pcmv December 1_7, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. 4'#e Commissinn as n t F,naliz d the royesal and Gil yetnntiGI gim-endmientr nrn rubient oi rm-ri��n�mra�-i�vc��urrz, ccrcrn�rvpv ccrrcru�-a-rrrcrrmrrcrrc�-a�-�.ra-v�ccc to 1. The home rule ECharter of the c-City, adopted by the voters of the ECity on November 15, 1973, and by ordinance 76-2792 on January 2, 1976, pursuant to I.C.A. section 372.9, is set out herein as adopted and amended. PREAMBLE We, the people of Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant to the constitution and statutes of the SState of Iowa and the principle of self-determination, proclaim that the government of Iowa City belongs to all its residents and all share the responsibility for it. We hereby adopt this ECharter and confer upon it the full home rule powers of a charter city in order to provide for an honest and accountable council-manager government. By this action, we secure the benefits of home rule and affirm the values of representative democracy, professional management, strong gaUjj:E -1 leadership. public engagement, diversity and inclusiveness, regional cooperation, and f--ir -,na of ec-Aiye stewardship of our unique environment. Furthermore, adoption of this Charter recognizes the following principles: 1. Resident participation on an equitable and inclusive basis as part of the process of in democratic self-government. a. Each individual shall have an opportunity to participate in the life of the City, including economic, cultural and intellectual. b. Discrimination prohibited by Title 2 of the City Code shall not be tolerated. 2. The provision of service relating to the health, safety, and welfare of its residents in a fair, equitable and efficient manner. 3. The conduct of c-City business in conformity with the principles pEjflf -pa6 and .practices of due process, equal protection under the laws, and protection of theseindividual liberties pr-eteetedgranted by the c-Constitution of the United States, by the SState of Iowa, and local ordinances. 4. Civility and responsiveness by ECity employees in their interactions with the public. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) DEFINITIONS As used in this ECharter: 1. "City" means the c-City of Iowa City, Iowa. Page 3 The following is a clean cogv of the �g draft of proposed amendments as of "r�vverirbc 2-SDecember 17, 2024 to the Iowa Cites Charter by the Charter Review Commission. 4;4e ect to 2. "City eCouncil" or "eCouncil" means the governing body of the eCity. 3. "Council -member" means a member of the c-Council, including the PaMayor. 4. "Shall" imposes a duty. 5. "Must" states a requirement. 6. "May" confers a power. 7. "Eligible elector" means a person eligible to register to vote in Iowa City. 8. "Qualified elector" means a resident of Iowa City who is registered to vote in Iowa City. 9. "Board" includes a board, commission, committee or other similar entity however designated. 10. "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, political party, committee or any other legal entity. 11. "Ordinance" means a city law of a general and permanent nature. 12. "Measure", except as provided in aArticle VII, means an ordinance, amendment, resolution or motion. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976; amd. Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985; Ord. 05- 4152, 3-1-2005) ARTICLE I. POWERS OF THE CITY Section 1.01. Powers 9of Tthe City. The c-City ha --,-shall have all powers possible under the constitution and laws of this state. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Section 1.02. Construction. The grant of power to the c-City under this c-Charter is intended to be broad; the mention of a specific power in this c-Charter is not intended to be a limitation on the general powers conferred in this article. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Section 1.03. Savings Clause. Page 4 The following is a clean cog �f the �-draft of proposed amendments as of ZSDecember 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. T m- a. m_m iccinn {�nC not inn/ nil tl�n orl n 11 nntnn tinl d nn tc nrn ci nnt t O rr issi�mra�-necan-rari-c'cc�the o-vAvsarannd all igetent4ara-rrre-rimrr echo If any provision of this eCharter, or the application of this ECharter to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this eCharter. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) ARTICLE II. CITY COUNCIL Section 2.01. Composition. The c-City eCouncil consists of seven members. As provided in aArticle III, four, to be known as c-Council_members at_ large, are to be nominated by eligible electors of the c-City at_ large, and three, to be known as district c-Council_members, are to be nominated by eligible electors of their respective districts. The purpose of district divisions is to ensure City-wide geographic representation on the Council. All c-Council_members shall be elected by the qualified electors of the c-City at -large. (Ord. 85-3273, 12-17-1985) Section 2.02. Division Into Council Districts. The ECouncil, by ordinance, shall divide the c-City into three eCouncil districts of substantially equal population. These districts are to be designated as ECouncil 4District A, ECouncil dDistrict B, and ECouncil dDistrict C. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Section 2.03. Eligibility. To be eligible to be elected to and to retain a ECouncil position, a person must be an eligible elector of Iowa City, and if seeking or elected to represent a ECouncil district, must be an eligible elector of that ECouncil district. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) Section 2.04. Terms. At the first election under this eCharter, all seven c-Council_members are to be elected; the c-Council_member from eCouncil dDistrict A, eCouncil dDistrict C, and the two eCouncil members at --large who receive the greatest number of votes cast for eCouncil_member at - large are to serve for terms of four years, and other c-Council_members are to serve for terms of two years. Commencing at the next regular c-City election, and at all subsequent regular c-City elections, all c-Council_members elected to fill the positions of those whose terms expire shall be elected for terms of four years. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Page 5 The following is a clean cog- f the w draft of proposed amendments as of A ven+be,- 2SDecember 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The �Commission has not nnl ed the nrepesal and 11 netentinl amendments are c�ubie -t t vmrm�3�-FBii-rra��-ry c�n-ram, ccrcrr��rv�v�a�-aTru-a-rr�vccrrcTn-r-urrrcrrmrrcrrcJ-area-v�cc�cB Section 2.05. Compensation. The eCouncil, by ordinance, shall prescribe the compensation of the MMayor and the other ECouncil members. The ECouncil shall not adopt such an ordinance during the months of November and December immediately following a regular c-City election. (Ord. 05-4152, 3- 1-2005) Section 2.06. Mavor. A. Immediately following the beginning of the terms of eCouncil_members elected at the regular c-City election, the ECouncil shall meet and elect from among its members the mMayor and n4Mayor pPro tTem for a term of two years. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) B. The n4Mayor is a voting member of the ECouncil, the official representative of the eCity, presiding officer of the ECouncil and its policy spokesperson. The FaMayor may add items to the c-City eCouncil agenda. The mMayor shall present to the c-City no later than February 28 an annual &State of the c-City message. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) C. The raMayor PPro tTem shall act as mMayor during the absence of the mMayor. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) Section 2.07. General Powers Aand Duties. All powers of the c-City are vested in the ECouncil, except as otherwise provided by state law or this c-Charter. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) Section 2.08. Appointments. A. The eCouncil shall appoint the c-City mManager. B. The eCouncil shall appoint the eCity eClerk. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) C. The eCouncil shall appoint the c-City. aAttorney. (Ord. 95-3671, 3-28-1995) D. The City Manager shall appoint the Chief of the Police Department and the Chief of the Fire Department, subject to approval of the ECouncil. PE. The eCouncil shall appoint all members of the c-City's boards, except as otherwise provided by state law. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) E-F. The eCouncil shall fix the amount of compensation, if any, of persons it appoints and shall provide for the method of compensation of other ecity employees. All appointments and promotions of c-City employees by city council and etity manageF must be made Page 6 The following is a clean copy of the ��draft of proposed amendments as of A!eve�eF 23December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. 4�4e has net FnnA' ed the nrnnnsn� and Gil nntnntiW amendments nrn uhient t C. {{,9�, i„„-/ii%,��iOri-rru-.n�rvc-nrru-r�c'ccrcm—m-vvv ccrrcrura-rrrcrrcrrrrcrtc�-a�-�.ra-v'rcc�cB , according to job -related criteria and be consistent with nondiscriminatory and equal employment opportunity standards established pursuant to law. (Ord. 95-3671, 3-28- 1995) Section 2.09. Rules: Records. The ECouncil may determine its own rules and shall maintain records of its proceedings consistent with state law. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Section 2.10. Vacancies. The ECouncil shall fill a vacancy occurring in an elective c-City office as provided by state law. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Section 2.11. Council Action. Passage of an ordinance, amendment or resolution requires a majority vote of all the members of the ECouncil except as otherwise provided by state law. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1- 2005) Section 2.12. Prohibitions. A. A ECouncil member may not hold any other c-City office or be a c-City employee or elected county official while serving on the ECouncil nor hold any remunerated ECity office or employment for at least one year after leaving the ECouncil. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) B. With the exeeptien of the appointment of the ehief efthe police Elepartmeant and ehie of the fire department, which are subject to approval ef the city c-euncil, neither- the council nor its members may dictate, in any Fnanner-, the appeintment er- removal of any per-sen appointed by the city manager. However-, the council may expFess its views te the eit manager- pertaining te the appointment or- r-emeval of such employee. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1- ;) With the exception of powers provided in Section 2.08, a Council member may not dictate, in any manner, the appointment or removal of any City employee. However, the Council may express its views to the appointing autheritY pertaining to the appointment nr r to PAA ;I of s,,,.h omnl,,.,oe pertaining to the appointment or removal of such employee to the Council annointee under whom the emnlovee works;(City Manager. Citv Attornev. Citv Clerk). Page 7 The following is a clean copy of the m�a�draft of proposed amendments as of "per December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The E�%imissien has net lnah-zed t e nreneoe� and nn netentin/ mm�niim nn tr nrn ubiect t -n�r��n7ri-rra�-rrvc�n�arrc.ca cm�ivPv ccrrcrurcrrrrcrr cc�cB C. appointed by or- under- eantrel of the city managen (Ord 7-6 2-792, 1�f4 A Council member may not interfere with the supervision or direction of any City employee other than the City Manager, City Attorneyy, or City Clerk. ARTICLE III. NOMINATION, PRIMARY ELECTION AND REGULAR ELECTION Section 3.01. Nomination. A. An eligible elector of a eCouncil district may become a candidate for a eCouncil district seat by filing with the Johnson County eCommissioner of eElections a valid petition requesting that his their name be placed on the ballot for that office. Unless otherwise provided by state law, the petition must be filed not more than eighty-five (85) days nor lessfewer than sixty-eight (68) days before the date of the election. Unless otherwise provided by state law, the petition must be signed by eligible electors from the candidate's district equal in number to at least two (2) percent of those who voted to fill the same office at the last regular c-City election, but not Ie s-fewer than ten (10) persons. B. An eligible elector of the c-City may become a candidate for an at -large eCouncil seat by filing with the Johnson County ECommissioner of eElections a petition requesting that the candidate's name be placed on the ballot for that office. Unless otherwise provided by state law, the petition must be filed not more than eighty-five (85) days nor Less -fewer than sixty-eight (68) days before the date of the election. Unless otherwise provided by state law, the petition must be signed by eligible electors equal in number to at least two (2) percent of those who voted to fill the same office at the last regular eCity election, but not fes-,fewer than ten (10) persons. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) Section 3.02. Primary Election. A. If there are more than two candidates for a ECouncil district seat, a primary election must be held for that seat with only the qualified electors of that eCouncil district eligible to vote. The names of the two candidates who receive the highest number of votes in the primary election are to be placed on the ballot for the regular eCity election as candidates for that eCouncil seat. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) B. If there are more than twice as many candidates as there are at large positions to be filled, there shall be a primary election held unless the eCouncil, by ordinance, chooses to have a run -off --election. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) Page 8 The following is a clean cogv of the "'"draft of proposed amendments as of " � December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The G�,„,,„ has net -finalized t e ronnrnl and all getenti.,l ammand.m.—Pntr are cr.Hi nt t ^^trhhHtnnit„„Ftnnt��tJ�,'vi r r rum---crr��rapv ccrrcrar�rrrrcrrm�rr cc�c6 Section 3.03. Regular City Election. A. In the regular c-City election, each ECouncil district seat up for election shall be listed separately on the ballot and only the names of candidates nominated from that ECouncil district shall be listed on the ballot as candidates for that seat. However, all qualified electors of the c-City shall be entitled to vote for each candidate. The three ECouncil district seats shall be designated on the ballot as ECouncil dDistrict A, ECouncil 4District B and ECouncil 4District C and each shall be elected at_ large. B. The at_ large ECouncil seats shall be designated on the ballot as such. (Ord. 85-3227, 3- 12-1985) ARTICLE IV. CITY MANAGER Section 4.01. Appointment; Qualifications. In appointing a c-City mManager, the ECouncil shall consider only the qualifications and fitness of the person without regard to political or other affiliation. During hir, Ar- hprtheir tenure the c-City n4Manager shall reside within the c-City. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Section 4.02. Accountability: Removal. A. The c-City n4Manager is under the direction and supervision of the ECouncil and holds office at its pleasure. A c-City mManager removed by the ECouncil is entitled to receive termination pay as provided by contract. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) B. Upon the resignation or removal of the c-City mManager, the ECouncil shall appoint an individual qualified to perform the duties of eCity +nManager to serve at the pleasure of ECouncil or until a c-City n4Manager is appointed. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Section 4.03. Absence: Disability 9of City Manager. The c-City n}Manager may designate a qualified c-City employee as acting ECity FaManager to perform his or heFtheir duties during a temporary absence or disability. If the ECity n}Manager does not make such a designation, the ECouncil shall appoint a qualified c-City employee to perform the duties of the c-City mManager until he or- she they returns. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Page 9 The following is a clean cop-�f the wQ ve e draft o[proposed amendments as of#er December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The Eommi� has net -finalized ed the r nesGl and nn netent'nl Gmendments � r i t vmrm�rJ,'vi. .rcr�-rrvc-�-rrrsn'rc'ccrcrri�v ccnci-ai-arrrcrr `� 'v�cc�c$ Section 4.04. Duties 9of City Manager. A. The c-City mManager shall be chief administrative officer of the ECity and shall: (1,} insur-eEnsure that the laws of the c-City are executed and enforced. f 2_} Supervise and direct the administration of c-City government and the official conduct of employees of the c-City appointed by the c-City mManager including their employment, training, reclassification, suspension, or discharge as the occasion requires, subject to state law. {3_} Appoint the EChief of the pPolice 4Department and the C-Chief of the Wire 4Department with the approval of the ECity ECouncil. {4J Supervise the c-Chief of the p.EolicedDepartment and EChief of the Wire dDepartment, including their suspension or discharge as the occasion requires. Such supervision shall not be subject to approval of the cCity ECouncil. {5J Appoint or employ persons to occupy positions for which no other method of appointment is provided by state law or this ECharter. {6,} Supervise the administration of the c-City personnel system, including the determination of the compensation of all c-City employees appointed by the c-City mManager subject to state law this Code or this ECharter. f7_} Supervise the performance of all contracts for work to be done for the ECity, supervise all purchases of materials and supplies, and assure that such materials and supplies are received and are of specified quality and character. {8_} Supervise and manage all public improvements, works and undertakings of the ECity, and all c-City-owned property including buildings, plants, systems, and enterprises, and have charge of their construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance except where otherwise provided by state law. {9.4 Supervise the making and preservation of all surveys, maps, plans, drawings, specifications and estimates for the c-City. {10_} Provide for the issuance and revocation of licenses and permits authorized by state law or c-City ordinance and cause a record thereof to be maintained. {11,} Prepare and submit to the ECouncil the annual budgets in the form prescribed by state law. {12:} Provide the ECouncil an itemized written monthly financial report. {13J Attend ECouncil meetings and keep the ECouncil fully advised of the financial and other conditions of the eCity and its needs. Page 10 The- ollowing is a clean copy of the m��draft o[proposed amendments as of" b� 25December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. Ae nr not innli ed the rn none and all ntnntial amendments are ou int t {14_} See that the business affairs of the c-City are transacted in an efficient manner and that accurate records of all c-City business are maintained and made available to the public, except as otherwise provided by state law. {15_} Provide necessary and reasonable clerical, research, and professional assistance to boards within limitations of the budget. {16_} Perform such other and further duties as the ECouncil may direct. (Ord. 05- 4152, 3-1-2005) B. The cCitymManager, in performing the foregoing duties, may: f 1 j Present recommendations and programs to the ECouncil and participate in any discussion by the ECouncil of any matters pertaining to the duties of the ECity MManager. {2j Cause the examination and investigation of the affairs of any department or the conduct of any employee under supervision of the c-City mManager. {3j Execute contracts on behalf of the c-City when authorized by the ECouncil. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) Section 4.05. Ineligibility: Prohibited Acts. Except for the exercise of the right to vote, the c-City mManager shall not take part in any election of ECouncil members. This prohibition shall in no way limit the eCity mManager's duty to make available public records as provided by state law or this eCharter. (Ord. 76- 2792, 1-2-1976) ARTICLE V. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Section 5.01. Establishment. A. With the exception of the ECommunity -Police rReview bBoard, the ECouncil may establish boards in addition to those required by state law and shall specify the title, duties, length of term, qualifications of members and other appropriate matters. The Council shall consider the available demographics of board and commission members and applicants in making t-hei-rappointments in an effort to make appointments reflective of the community. The ECouncil may reduce or increase a board's duties, transfer duties from one board to another or dissolve any board, except as otherwise provided by state law or this ECharter. B. There shall be a permanent ECommunity Police rReview bBoard, which shall have vested in it the following minimum powers: Page 11 The following is a clean cogv of the w�draft of proposed amendments as of 25December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The l�nc nnh Fnnl' it f-Hn l n ii nil nnI-nnl-inI nr PPdmnn*c� nrn c�i C9..........^n�� n-rak-zectcrr��esGI and Gil petentiW crrrrcrrarrrc-rrco-Gre sUbieRt to 1. To hold at least one community forum each year for the purpose of hearing views on the policies, practices, and procedures of the Iowa City pPolice dDepartment; and 2. To make recommendations regarding such policies, practices, and procedures to the eCity ECouncil; and 3. To investigate claims of misconduct by sworn police officers and to issue independent reports of its findings to the c-City ECouncil; and 4. The authority to subpoena witnesses. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) Section 5.02. Appointment: Removal. The ECouncil shall, subject to the requirements of state law, seek to provide broad representation on all boards. The eCouncil shall establish procedures to give at least thirty days' notice of vacancies before they are filled and shall encourage applications by residents. Council procedures for the removal of members shall be consistent with state law. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005; amd. Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) Section 5.03. Rules. A. The ECouncil shall establish rules and procedures for the operation of all boards, which must include but are not limited to, the adoption of by-laws and rules pertaining to open meetings and open records. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) B. The ECouncil shall specify, for each board, methods for informal and formal communication with ECouncil, time schedules for the completion of reports requested by ECouncil and such rules as it deems appropriate. C. A board may establish additional rules and procedures that are consistent with state law, ECouncil rules, and this ECharter. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976) ARTICLE VI. CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES Section 6.01. Limitations Bon Tthe Amount 9of Campaign Contributions. The ECouncil, by ordinance, shall prescribe limitations on the amount of campaign contributions made to a candidate for election to ECouncil by a person as defined in this ECharter. (Ord. 95-3671, 3-28-1995) Page 12 The following is a clean copy of the m. draft of proposed amendments as of " 23December 17 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The m ircien has net Finalized the al and all nntnntiai qmnn-dmnntr are ubinnt t 9'�inn��-n�m�ra�-rrac-n'rrarrcccr-crn�r9pv�uz-arru-uTr--�vccrrcrar-arrrcrrarrrcrrc�-crr-c�u-v�ccc-c B Section 6.02. Disclosure Oof Contributions Aand Expenditures. The eCouncil, by ordinance, may prescribe procedures requiring the disclosure of the amount, source and kind of contributions received and expenditures made by (1) each candidate for election to ECouncil and (2) any and all other persons, for the purpose of aiding or securing the candidate's nomination or election. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) Section 6.03. Definition. Within this article "contribution" shall be defined as that term is defined in chapter 68A ("campaign finance") of the c-Code of Iowa. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005; amd. Ord. 15-4621, 5- 19-2015) Section 6.04. Violations. The ECouncil, by ordinance, shall prescribe: (1) penalties for the violation of the contribution limitations and disclosure requirements it establishes pursuant to this sSection; and (2) when appropriate, conditions for the revocation of a candidate's right to serve on eCouncil if elected, consistent with state law. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) ARTICLE VII. INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM Section 7.01. General Provisions. A. Authority. {1j Initiative. The eligible electors have the right to propose measures to the ECouncil and, if the eCouncil fails to adopt a measure so proposed without any change in substance, to have the measure submitted to the voters at an election. {2j Referendum. The eligible electors have the right to require reconsideration by the eCouncil of an existing measure and, if the eCouncil fails to repeal such measure, to have it submitted to the voters at an election. f3j Definition. Within this article, "measure" means all ordinances, amendments, resolutions or motions of a legislative nature, however designated, which (a) are of a permanent rather than temporary character and (b) include a proposition enacting, amending or repealing a new or existing law, policy or plan, as opposed to one providing for the execution or administration of a law, policy or plan already enacted by eCouncil. B. Limitations. Page 13 The following is a clean coQy of the g draft of proposed amendments as off oev 23December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The •igetentiG4mentc• are ubinnt t {1_} Subject Matter. The right of initiative and referendum shall not extend to any of the following: fa_} Any measure of an executive or administrative nature, including, but not limited to, personnel decisions. {bJ The ECity budget. f c.4 The appropriation of money. fd_} The levy of taxes or special assessments. {eJ The issuance of general obligation and revenue bonds. fQ The letting of contracts. {gJ Salaries of eCity employees. {hJ Any measure required to be enacted by state or federal law. fi_} Amendments to this ECharter. {jJ Amendments affecting the ECity zoning ordinance or the land use maps of the comprehensive plan, including the district plan maps. {k_} Public improvements subsequent to ECity cCouncil action to authorize acquisition of property for that public improvement, or notice to bidders for that public improvement, whichever occurs earlier. "Public improvement" shall mean any building or construction work. {2J Resubmission. No initiative or referendum petition shall be filed within two years after the same measure or a measure substantially the same has been submitted to the voters at an election. f3J Council Repeal, Amendment Aand Reenactment. No measure proposed by initiative petition and adopted by the vote of the ECouncil without submission to the voters, or adopted by the voters pursuant to this article, may for two years thereafter be repealed or amended except by a vote of the people, unless provision is otherwise made in the original initiative measure. No measure referred by referendum petition and repealed by the vote of the ECouncil without submission to the voters, or repealed by the voters pursuant to this article, may be reenacted for two years thereafter except by vote of the people, unless provision is otherwise made in the original referendum petition. C. Construction. f 1J Scope 8of Power. It is intended that this article confer broad initiative and referendum powers upon the eligible electors of the ECity. Page 14 The following is a clean cogv of the w:E i draft of proposed amendments as of ber December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The Ge mmis n hno net Freak d thn rn nanl Gnd an nntnntin/ mm�n�mnn}c nrn ubinnt c'ccr-crrc�rv�v ccrrcra�rzn-rrcrrarrrcrrc�-irrcsa-v�cc�c8 {2.1 Initiative. It is intended that (a) no initiative petition will be invalid because it repeals an existing measure in whole or in part by virtue of proposing a new measure and (b) an initiative petition may amend an existing measure. f 3J Referendum. It is intended that a referendum petition may repeal a measure in whole or in part. D. Effect 9of Filing Petition. The filing of an initiative or referendum petition does not suspend or invalidate any measure under consideration. Such measure shall remain in full force and effect until its amendment or repeal by c-Council pursuant to sSection 7.05A or until a majority of the qualified electors voting on a measure vote to repeal or amend the measure and the vote is certified. E. City Obligations. An initiative or referendum vote which repeals an existing measure in whole or in part does not affect any obligations entered into by the sCity, its agencies or any person in reliance on the measure during the time it was in effect. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19- 2015) Section 7.02. Commencement 9of Proceedings: Affidavit. A. Commencement. One or more qualified electors, hereinafter referred to as the "petitioners," may commence initiative or referendum proceedings by filing with the ECity EClerk an affidavit stating they will supervise the circulation of the petition and will be responsible for filing it in proper form, stating their names and addresses and specifying the address to which all relevant notices are to be sent, and setting out in full the proposed initiative measure or citing the measure sought to be reconsidered. B. Affidavit. The ECity eClerk shall accept the affidavit for filing if on its face it appears to have signatures of one or more qualified electors. The ECity EClerk shall issue the appropriate petition forms to the petitioners the same day the affidavit is accepted for filing. The c-City EClerk shall cause to be prepared and have available to the public, forms and affidavits suitable for the commencement of proceedings and the preparation of initiative and referendum petitions. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) Section 7.03. Petitions: Revocation 8of Signatures. A. Number 9of Signatures. Initiative and referendum petitions must be signed by eligible electors equal in number to at least ten percent (10%) of the number of persons who voted Page 15 The following is a clean copy f the mg -draft of proposed amendments as of "per 25December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. T'#e r_'ammircinn Has net -finalized t%n ra anal and all etnntial amnndmnntc• am l, innt t cc�ce in the last regular c-City election, but such signatures of eligible electors shall be no fewer than ten. (Res. 16-258, 8-29-2016)[November 2016 Special Election] B. Form Aand Content. All papers of a petition prepared for filing must be substantially uniform in size and style and must be assembled as one instrument. Each person signing shall provide, and the petition form shall provide space for, the signature, printed name, address of the person signing and the date the signature is executed. Petitions prepared for circulation must contain or have attached thereto throughout their circulation the full text of the measure proposed or sought to be reconsidered. The petition filed with the ECity EClerk need have attached to it only one copy of the measure being proposed or referred. C. Affidavit oof Circulator. Each paper of a petition containing signatures must have attached to it when filed an affidavit executed by an eligible elector certifying: the number of signatures on the paper, that the elector personally circulated it, that all signatures were affixed in his ^r her- thn,r the elector's presence, that he ^r she thL-y the elector believers them to be genuine signatures of the persons whose names they purport to be and that each signer had an opportunity before signing to read the full text of the measure proposed or sought to be reconsidered. Any person filing a false affidavit will be liable to criminal penalties as provided by state law. D. Time -Ffor Filing Initiative Petitions. Signatures on an initiative petition must be secured and the petition filed within six months after the date the affidavit required under sSection 7.02A was filed. E. Time Vfor Filing Referendum Petitions. Referendum petitions may be filed within sixty days after final adoption by the c-Council of the measure sought to be reconsidered, or subsequently at any time more than two years after such final adoption. The signatures on a referendum petition must be secured during the sixty days after such final adoption; however, if the petition is filed more than two years after final adoption, the signatures must be secured within six months after the date the affidavit required under sSection 7.02A was filed. F. Revocation 8of Signature. Prior to the time a petition is filed with the ECity EClerk, a signatory may revokeher- their signature for any reason by filing with the c-City EClerk a statement of h�rtheir intent to revoke his or- her -their signature. After a petition is filed a signatory may not revoke his or her -their signature. The c-City EClerk shall cause to be prepared and have available to the public, forms suitable for the revocation of petition signatures. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) Section 7.04. Procedure Aafter Filing. Page 16 The following is a clean cony of the draft oLproposed amendments as ofAWvembeF 2SDecember 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The Ee has net Fnal' ed the r eoal and all netential amendments are ubie -t t vmTrrii'si�"rrus��n-rm-i-� ccTcrrt�r�v ccrrcmr'a'rrrcrrarrrc�rc�rrc�a'v�cc�cB A. Validity 8of Aa Petition. A petition is valid if it contains the minimum required signatures by eligible electors in the required form and with the required content and accompanied by the affidavit of circulator as set forth in sSection 7.03. The petition shall be examined by the eCity eClerk before it is accepted for filing. If the petition appears valid on its face it shall be accepted for filing. If it lacks the required number of signatures it shall be considered invalid and returned to the petitioners. Petitions which have been accepted for filing are valid unless written objections are filed with the eCity eClerk within five working days after the petition is received. B. Hearing Son Objections; Objections Committee. Written objections timely filed with the c-City EClerk shall be considered by an objections committee made up of the n}Mayor and eCity eClerk and one member of the eCouncil chosen by the ECouncil by ballot, and a majority decision shall be final. The hearing on the objections shall be held within ten days of receipt of the objections. C. Court Review. To the extent allowed by law, court review of the 00bjections eCommittee's actions shall be by writ of certiorari. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) Section 7.05. Action Son Petitions. A. Action Bby Council. When an initiative or referendum petition has been determined valid, the eCouncil shall promptly consider the proposed initiative measure or reconsider the referred measure. If the eCouncil fails to adopt a proposed initiative measure and fails to adopt a measure which is similar in substance within sixty days, or if the eCouncil fails to repeal the referred measure within thirty days after the date the petition was finally determined valid, it shall submit the proposed or referred measure to the qualified electors of the eCity as hereinafter prescribed. If at any time more than thirty days before a scheduled initiative or referendum election the eCouncil adopts the proposed initiative measure or adopts a measure which is similar in substance or if the eCouncil repeals a referred measure, the initiative or referendum proceedings shall terminate and the proposed or referred measure shall not be submitted to the voters. B. Submission Tto Voters. {1.} Initiative. If required by this section. Tthe vote of the eCity on a proposed measure shall be held at the regular city election or at the general election iNhich next eeeu.-s first legally permissible election date more than forty days after the expiration of the sixty day period provided for consideration in sSection 7.05A, provided that the initiative petition was filed no less -fewer than 80 days prior to the deadline imposed by state law for the submission of ballot questions to the c-Commissioner of eElections. _{2_} Referendum. If required by this section. Tthe vote of the eCity on a referred measure shall be held at the regular- city election or at the a er-,l election ;yhich next 06GUFs first legally permissible election date more than forty days after the expiration of Page 17 The following is a clean copy f the mdraft of proposed amendments as of "per 25December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The i n issinn hnc nn* Rnali ed the • esal and all eten}tinl mmpndmnnf-c nrn o..hicct to the thirty day period provided for reconsideration in sSection 7.05A, provided that the referendum petition was filed no les-s-fewer than 50 days prior to the deadline imposed by state law for the submission of ballot questions to the c-Commissioner of eElections. The ECouncil may provide for a special referendum election on a referred measure any time more than 120 days after the filing of the referendum petition with the c-City cClerk. C. Ballot. Copies of the proposed or referred measure shall be made available to the qualified electors at the polls and shall be advertised at the ECity's expense in the manner required for "questions" in section 376.5 of the Iowa Code. The subject matter and purpose of the referred or proposed measure shall be indicated on the ballot. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19- 2015) Section 7.06. Results 9of Election, A. Initiative. If a majority of the qualified electors voting on a proposed initiative measure vote in its favor, it shall be considered adopted upon certification of the election results. The adopted measure shall be treated in all respects in the same manner as measures of the same kind adopted by the ECouncil, except as provided in $Section 7.01B(3). If conflicting measures are approved by majority vote at the same election, the one receiving the greatest number of affirmative votes shall prevail to the extent of such conflict. B. Referendum. If a majority of the qualified electors voting on a referred measure vote in favor of repealing the measure, it shall be considered repealed upon certification of the election results. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) Section 7.07. Prohibition Bon Establishment 8of Stricter Conditions 9or Requirements. The ECouncil shall not set, except by ECharter amendment, conditions or requirements affecting initiative and referendum. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) ARTICLE VIII. CHARTER AMENDMENTS AND REVIEW Section 8.01. Charter Amendments. This ECharter may be amended only by one of the following methods: A. The ECouncil, by resolution, may submit a proposed amendment to the voters at the first legally permissible election date consistent with Section 7.05(B) of this Chartera Page 18 The f'ollowing is a clean cogv of the w Aj&q-draft of proposed amendments as of o December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The Enrvmmir innlionil thn r .,I ^nil all nntnntinl i/ * are ri�l+' nt t o,n,n,��ien#as at n h-e- the preye cocci--rirrrrcndmen�`�-ciresubiectc9 special city election, and the proposed amendment becomes effective when approved by a majority of those voting. B. The ECouncil, by ordinance, may amend the ECharter. However, within thirty (30) days of publication of the ordinance, if a petition valid under the provisions of section 362.4 of the c-Code of Iowa is filed with the ECouncil, the ECouncil must submit the amending ordinance to the voters at the first legally permissible election date consistent with Section 7.05(B) of this Charter^ special city election, and the amendment does not become effective until approved by a majority of those voting. C. Petitions. 1. Action by Council. If a petition valid under the provisions of section 362.4 of the ECode of Iowa is filed with the ECouncil proposing an amendment to the ECharter, the Council shall promptly consider the proposed amendment. If the Council fails to adopt a proposed amendment which is similar in substance within sixty days, it shall submit the proposed amendment to the qualified electors of the City as hereinafter prescribed. If at any time more than thirty days before the scheduled election the Council adopts a proposed amendment which is similar in substance, the amendment proceedings shall terminate and the proposed amendment shall not be submitted to the voters. 2. Amendment. If required by this section, the vote of the City on the proposed amendment shall be held the council must c„h-m;t the pr-opesed amendment to the . oters at the first legally permissible election date consistent with Section 8.01CC) (1) of this Charter^ special city election, and the amendment becomes effective if approved by a majority of those voting. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) 4-3. Ballot. Copies of the proposed amendment shall be made available to the qualified electors at the polls and shall be advertised at the Citv s expense in the manner required for "questions" in section 376.5 of the Iowa Code. The subject matter and purpose of the proposed amendment shall be indicated on the ballot. Section 8.02. Charter Review Commission. The ECouncil, using the procedures prescribed in aArticle V, shall establish a ECharter r-Review ECommission at least once every ten years following the effective date of this ECharter. The ECommission, consisting of at least nine members, shall review the existing ECharter and may, within twelve months recommend any ECharter amendments that it deems fit to the ECouncil. The ECouncil shall either exercise its power of amendment pursuant to sSection 8.0113 of the ECharter on a matter recommended by the ECommission or submit such amendments to the voters in the form prescribed by the ECommission, and an amendment becomes effective when approved by a majority of those voting. (Ord. 05- 4152, 3-1-2005) Page 19 The following is a clean copy of the draft otproposed amendments as offer December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The Cnrvmmir r nnh Fn�l nrl f-l�n • l n ,i •ll .,n *nnrinI nmpnd nets are subiect f vmrm-�io r-rrasnet-finalized crr� sq! a rd all petenti r-arrrcrrarrrcrres-ar-c�n-v�cc�cB CHARTER COMPARATIVE TABLE The hHome rRule c-Charter is set out in this volume as adopted by the voters on November 15, 1973, and by ordinance 76-2792, on January 2, 1976. The following table shows the disposition of amendments to the c-Charter: Ordinance Date Disposition Number 77-2826 3-15- 6.01 1977 77-2858 9-6- 7.0513 1977 77-2864 9-6- 3.01 1977 85-3227 3-12- Definitions 7,8, 2.01, 2.03, 2.05 - 2.08, 3.01- 3.03, 4.04, 5.02, 1985 6.0 4, 7.0 1 - 7.0 5, 8.0 1, 8.0 2 85-3228 3-12- 6.02 1985 85-3273 12-17- 2.01 1985 90-3462 6-26- 7.03A, 7.04A 1990 95-3671 3-28- 2.0613, 2.08C,E, 3.01A, 6.01, 7.04D 1995 Page 20 The following is a clean cop yof the "'" draft of proposed amendments as of " en � 2gDecember 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The r'nmmicoinn has not Fnn%ice ii t� nl nn.a nn rent t' 1 .gym nn tr nrn o�i �innt t rann cc the tential amendments cct to 05-4152 Res. 07-262 15-4621 Petition 3-1- Definitions 11,12, 2.03, 2.05, 2.11, 2.1213, 3.01A, 3.02A, 4.04A, 2005 5.02, 5.03A, 6.02, 6.03, 6.04, 7.01, 7.02, 7.03B,C,E, 7.04A,B,C, 7.05, 7.06, 8.01, 8.02 8-31- 5.01 2007 5-19- Preamble, 2.0613, 3.01, 4.02A, 5.01, 5.02, 6.03, 7.01, 7.03, 7.04, 2015 7.05, 7.06, 7.07 11- 7.03A 2016 Page 21 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. IOWA CITY CHARTER 1 Preamble Definitions Article I. Powers of the City § 1.01. Powers of the City. § 1.02. Construction. § 1.03. Savings Clause. Article II. City Council § 2.01. Composition. § 2.02. Division into Council Districts. § 2.03. Eligibility. § 2.04. Terms. § 2.05. Compensation. § 2.06. Mayor. § 2.07. General Powers and Duties. § 2.08. Appointments. § 2.09. Rules; Records. § 2.10. Vacancies. § 2.11. Council Action. § 2.12. Prohibitions. Article III. Nomination, Primary Election and Regular Election § 3.01. Nomination. § 3.02. Primary Election. § 3.03. Regular City Election. Article IV. City Manager § 4.01. Appointment; Qualifications. § 4.02. Accountability; Removal. § 4.03. Absence; Disability of City Manager. Page 1 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. § 4.04. Duties of City Manager. § 4.05. Ineligibility; Prohibited Acts. Article V. Boards, Commissions and Committees § 5.01. Establishment. § 5.02. Appointment; Removal. § 5.03. Rules. Article VI. Campaign Contributions and Expenditures § 6.01. Limitations on the Amount of Campaign Contributions. § 6.02. Disclosure of Contributions and Expenditures. § 6.03. Definition. § 6.04. Violations. Article VII. Initiative and Referendum § 7.01. General Provisions. § 7.02. Commencement of Proceedings, Affidavit. § 7.03. Petitions; Revocation of Signatures. § 7.04. Procedure after Filing. § 7.05. Action on Petitions. § 7.06. Results of Election. § 7.07. Prohibition on Establishment of Stricter Conditions or Requirements. Article VIII. Charter Amendments and Review § 8.01'. Charter Amendments. § 8.02. Charter Review Commission. Notes 1 1. The home rule Charter of the City, adopted by the voters of the City on November 15,1973, and by ordinance 76-2792 on January 2,1976, pursuant to I.C.A. section 372.9, is set out herein as adopted and amended. Page 2 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. I1;1K.11311.39P We, the people of Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant to the constitution and statutes of the State of Iowa and the principle of self-determination, proclaim that the government of Iowa City belongs to all its residents and all share the responsibility for it. We hereby adopt this Charter and confer upon it the full home rule powers of a charter city in order to provide for an honest and accountable council-manager government. By this action, we secure the benefits of home rule and affirm the values of representative democracy, professional management, strong leadership, public engagement, diversity and inclusiveness, regional cooperation, and stewardship of our unique environment. Furthermore, adoption of this Charter recognizes the following principles: 1. Resident participation on an equitable and inclusive basis as part of the process of democratic self-government. a. Each individual shall have an opportunity to participate in the life of the City, including economic, cultural and intellectual. b. Discrimination prohibited by Title 2 of the City Code shall not be tolerated. 2. The provision of service relating to the health, safety, and welfare of its residents in a fair, equitable and efficient manner. 3. The conduct of City business in conformity with the principles and practices of due process, equal protection under the laws, and protection of individual liberties granted by the Constitution of the United States, by the State of Iowa, and by local ordinances. 4. Civility and responsiveness by City employees in their interactions with the public. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) DEFINITIONS As used in this Charter: 1. "City' means the City of Iowa City, Iowa. 2. "City Council" or "Council" means the governing body of the City. 3. "Council member" means a member of the Council, including the Mayor. 4. "Shall" imposes a duty. S. "Must" states a requirement. 6. "May" confers a power. 7. "Eligible elector" means a person eligible to register to vote in Iowa City. 8. "Qualified elector" means a resident of Iowa City who is registered to vote in Iowa City. Page 3 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. 9. "Board" includes a board, commission, committee or other similar entity however designated. 10. "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, political party, committee or any other legal entity. 11. "Ordinance" means a city law of a general and permanent nature. 12. "Measure", except as provided in Article VII, means an ordinance, amendment, resolution or motion. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976; amd. Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985; Ord. 05- 4152, 3-1-2005) ARTICLE I. POWERS OF THE CITY Section 1.01. Powers of the City. The City shall have all powers possible under the constitution and laws of this state. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976) Section 1.02. Construction. The grant of power to the City under this Charter is intended to be broad; the mention of a specific power in this Charter is not intended to be a limitation on the general powers conferred in this article. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976) Section 1.03. Savings Clause. If any provision of this Charter, or the application of this Charter to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Charter. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976) ARTICLE II. CITY COUNCIL Section 2.01. Composition. The City Council consists of seven members. As provided in Article III, four, to be known as Council members at -large, are to be nominated by eligible electors of the City at -large, and three, to be known as district Council members, are to be nominated by eligible electors of their respective districts. The purpose of district divisions is to ensure City-wide geographic representation on the Council. All Council members shall be elected by the qualified electors of the City at -large. (Ord. 85-3273,12-17-1985) Page 4 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. Section 2.02. Division Into Council Districts. The Council, by ordinance, shall divide the City into three Council districts of substantially equal population. These districts are to be designated as Council District A, Council District B, and Council District C. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976) Section 2.03. Eligibility. To be eligible to be elected to and to retain a Council position, a person must be an eligible elector of Iowa City, and if seeking or elected to represent a Council district, must be an eligible elector of that Council district. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) Section 2.04. Terms. At the first election under this Charter, all seven Council members are to be elected; the Council member from Council District A, Council District C, and the two Council members at -large who receive the greatest number of votes cast for Council member at -large are to serve for terms of four years, and other Council members are to serve for terms of two years. Commencing at the next regular City election, and at all subsequent regular City elections, all Council members elected to fill the positions of those whose terms expire shall be elected for terms of four years. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976) Section 2.05. Compensation. The Council, by ordinance, shall prescribe the compensation of the Mayor and)the other Council members. The Council shall not adopt such an ordinance during the months of November and December immediately following a regular City election. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1- 2005) Section 2.06. Mayor. A. Immediately following the beginning of the terms of Council members elected at the regular City election, the Council shall meet and elect from among its members the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for a term of two years. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) B. The Mayor is a voting member of the Council, the official representative of the City, presiding officer of the Council and its policy spokesperson. The Mayor may add items to the City Council agenda. The Mayor shall present to the City no later than February 28 an annual State of the City message. (Ord.15-4621, 5-19-2015) C. The Mayor Pro Tem shall act as Mayor during the absence of the Mayor. (Ord. 85- 3227, 3-12-1985) Section 2.07: General Powers and Duties. All powers of the City are vested in the Council, except as otherwise provided by state law or this Charter. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) Section 2.08. Annointments. A. The Council shall appoint the City Manager. Page 5 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. B. The Council shall appoint the City Clerk. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) C. The Council shall appoint the City Attorney. (Ord. 95-3671, 3-28-1995) D. The City Manager shall appoint the Chief of the Police Department and the Chief of the Fire Department, subject to approval of the Council. E. The Council shall appoint all members of the City's boards, except as otherwise provided by state law. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) F. The Council shall fix the amount of compensation, if any, of persons it appoints and shall provide for the method of compensation of other City employees. All appointments and promotions of City employees must be made according to job -related criteria and be consistent with nondiscriminatory and equal employment opportunity standards established pursuant to law. (Ord. 95-3671, 3-28-1995) Section 2.09. Rules: Records. The Council may determine its own rules and shall maintain records of its proceedings consistent with state law. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976) Section 2.10. Vacancies. The Council shall fill a vacancy occurring in an elective City office as provided by state law. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976) Section 2.11. Council Action. Passage of an ordinance, amendment or resolution requires a majority vote of all the members of the Council except as otherwise provided by state law. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1- 2005) Section 2.12. Prohibitions. A. A Council member may not hold any other City office or be a City employee or elected county official while serving on the Council nor hold any remunerated City office or employment for at least one year after leaving the Council. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976) B With the exception of powers provided in Section 2.08, a Council member may not dictate, in any manner, the appointment or removal of any City employee. However, the Council may express its views pertaining to the appointment or removal of such employee to the Council appointee under whom the employee works. (City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk). C. A Council member may not interfere with the supervision or direction of any City employee other than the City Manager, City Attorney, or City Clerk. Page 6 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. ARTICLE III. NOMINATION, PRIMARY ELECTION AND REGULAR ELECTION Section 3.01. Nomination. A. An eligible elector of a Council district may become a candidate for a Council district seat by filing with the Johnson County Commissioner of Elections a valid petition requesting that their name be placed on the ballot for that office. Unless otherwise provided by state law, the petition must be filed not more than eighty-five (85) days nor fewer than sixty-eight (68) days before the date of the election. Unless otherwise provided by state law, the petition must be signed by eligible electors from the candidate's district equal in number to at least two (2) percent of those who voted to fill the same office at the last regular City election, but not fewer than ten (10) persons. B. An eligible elector of the City may become a candidate for an at -large Council seat by filing with the Johnson County Commissioner of Elections a petition requesting that the candidate's name be placed on the ballot for that office. Unless otherwise provided by state law, the petition must be filed not more than eighty-five (85) days nor fewer than sixty- eight (68) days before the date of the election. Unless otherwise provided by state law, the petition must be signed by eligible electors equal in number to at least two (2) percent of those who voted to fill the same office at the last regular City election, but not fewer than ten (10) persons. (Ord.15-4621, 5-19-2015) Section 3.02. Primary Election. A. If there are more than two candidates for a Council district seat, a primary election must be held for that seat with only the qualified electors of that Council district eligible to vote. The names of the two candidates who receive the highest number of votes in the primary election are to be placed on the ballot for the regular City election as candidates for that Council seat. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) B. If there are more than twice as many candidates as there are at large positions to be filled, there shall be a primary election held unless the Council, by ordinance, chooses to have a run-off election. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) Section 3.03. Regular Citv Election. A. In the regular City election, each Council district seat up for election shall be listed separately on the ballot and only the names of candidates nominated from that Council district shall be listed on the ballot as candidates for that seat. However, all qualified electors of the City shall be entitled to vote for each candidate. The three Council district seats shall be designated on the ballot as Council District A, Council District B and Council District C and each shall be elected at -large. B. The at -large Council seats shall be designated on the ballot as such. (Ord. 85-3227, 3- 12-1985) Page 7 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. ARTICLE IV. CITY MANAGER Section 4.01. Appointment: Qualifications. In appointing a City Manager, the Council shall consider only the qualifications and fitness of the person without regard to political or other affiliation. During their tenure the City Manager shall reside within the City. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976) Section 4.02. Accountability: Removal. A. The City Manager is under the direction and supervision of the Council and holds office at its pleasure. A City Manager removed by the Council is entitled to receive termination pay as provided by contract. (Ord.15-4621, 5-19-2015) B. Upon the resignation or removal of the City Manager, the Council shall appoint an individual qualified to perform the duties of City Manager to serve at the pleasure of Council or until a City Manager is appointed. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976) Section 4.03. Absence: Disability of City Manager. The City Manager may designate a qualified City employee as acting City Manager to perform their duties during a temporary absence or disability. If the City Manager does not make such a designation, the Council shall appoint a qualified City employee to perform the duties of the City Manager until they return. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976) Section 4.04. Duties of City Manager. A. The City Manager shall be chief administrative officer of the City and shall: 1. Ensure that the laws of the City are executed and enforced. 2. Supervise and direct the administration of City government and the official conduct of employees of the City appointed by the City Manager including their employment, training, reclassification, suspension, or discharge as the occasion requires, subject to state law. 3. Appoint the Chief of the Police Department and the Chief of the Fire Department with the approval of the City Council. 4. Supervise the Chief of the Police Department and Chief of the Fire Department, including their suspension or discharge as the occasion requires. Such supervision shall not be subject to approval of the City Council. S. Appoint or employ persons to occupy positions for which no other method of appointment is provided by state law or this Charter. 6. Supervise the administration of the City personnel system, including the determination of the compensation of all City employees appointed by the City Manager subject to this Code or this Charter. Page 8 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. 7. Supervise the performance of all contracts for work to be done for the City, supervise all purchases of materials and supplies, and assure that such materials and supplies are received and are of specified quality and character. 8. Supervise and manage all public improvements, works and undertakings of the City, and all City -owned property including buildings, plants, systems, and enterprises, and have charge of their construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance except where otherwise provided by state law. 9. Supervise the making and preservation of all surveys, maps, plans, drawings, specifications and estimates for the City. 10. Provide for the issuance and revocation of licenses and permits authorized by state law or City ordinance and cause a record thereof to be maintained. 11. Prepare and submit to the Council the annual budgets in the form prescribed by state law. 12. Provide the Council an itemized written monthly financial report. 13. Attend Council meetings and keep the Council fully advised of the financial and other conditions of the City and its needs. 14. See that the business affairs of the City are transacted in an efficient manner and that accurate records of all City business are maintained and made available to the public, except as otherwise provided by state law. 15. Provide necessary and reasonable clerical, research, and professional assistance to boards within limitations of the budget. 16. Perform such other and further duties as the Council may direct. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) B. The City Manager, in performing the foregoing duties, may: 1. Present recommendations and programs to the Council and participate in any discussion by the Council of any matters pertaining to the duties of the City Manager. 2. Cause the examination and investigation of the affairs of any department or the conduct of any employee under supervision of the City Manager. 3. Execute contracts on behalf of the City when authorized by the Council. (Ord. 85- 3227, 3-12-1985) Section 4.05. Ineligibility: Prohibited Acts. Except for the exercise of the right to vote, the City Manager shall not take part in any election of Council members. This prohibition shall in no way limit the City Manager's duty to make available public records as provided by state law or this Charter. (Ord. 76-2792,1- 2-1976) Page 9 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. ARTICLE V. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Section 5.01. Establishment. A. With the exception of the Community Police Review Board, the Council may establish boards in addition to those required by state law and shall specify the title, duties, length of term, qualifications of members and other appropriate matters. The Council shall consider the available demographics of board and commission members and applicants in making appointments in an effort to make appointments reflective of the community. The Council may reduce or increase a board's duties, transfer duties from one board to another or dissolve any board, except as otherwise provided by state law or this Charter. B. There shall be a permanent Community Police Review Board, which shall have vested in it the following minimum powers: 1. To hold at least one community forum each year for the purpose of hearing views on the policies, practices, and procedures of the Iowa City Police Department; and 2. To make recommendations regarding such policies, practices, and procedures to the City Council; and 3. To investigate claims of misconduct by sworn police officers and to issue independent reports of its findings to the City Council; and 4. The authority to subpoena witnesses. (Ord.15-4621, 5-19-2015) Section 5.02. Annointment: Removal. The Council shall, subject to the requirements of state law, seek to provide broad representation on all boards. The Council shall establish procedures to give at least thirty days' notice of vacancies before they are filled and shall encourage applications by residents. Council procedures for the removal of members shall be consistent with state law. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005; amd. Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) Section 5.03. Rules. A. The Council shall establish rules and procedures for the operation of all boards, which must include but are not limited to, the adoption of by-laws and rules pertaining to open meetings and open records. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) B. The Council shall specify, for each board, methods for informal and formal communication with Council, time schedules for the completion of reports requested by Council and such rules as it deems appropriate. C. A board may establish additional rules and procedures that are consistent with state law, Council rules, and this Charter. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976) Page 10 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. ARTICLE VI. CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES Section 6.01. Limitations on the Amount of Campaign Contributions. The Council, by ordinance, shall prescribe limitations on the amount of campaign contributions made to a candidate for election to Council by a person as defined in this Charter. (Ord. 95-3671, 3-28-1995) Section 6.02. Disclosure of Contributions and Expenditures. The Council, by ordinance, may prescribe procedures requiring the disclosure of the amount, source and kind of contributions received and expenditures made by (1) each candidate for election to Council and (2) any and all other persons, for the purpose of aiding or securing the candidate's nomination or election. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) Section 6.03. Definition. Within this article "contribution" shall be defined as that term is defined in chapter 68A ("campaign finance") of the Code of Iowa. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005; amd. Ord.15-4621, 5- 19-2015) Section 6.04. Violations. The Council, by ordinance, shall prescribe: (1) penalties for the violation of the contribution limitations and disclosure requirements it establishes pursuant to this Section; and (2) when appropriate, conditions for the revocation of a candidate's right to serve on Council if elected, consistent with state law. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) ARTICLE VII. INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM Section 7.01. General Provisions. A. Authority. 1. Initiative. The eligible electors have the right to propose measures to the Council and, if the Council fails to adopt a measure so proposed without any change in substance, to have the measure submitted to the voters at an election. 2. Referendum. The eligible electors have the right to require reconsideration by the Council of an existing measure and, if the Council fails to repeal such measure, to have it submitted to the voters at an election. 3. Definition. Within this article, "measure" means all ordinances, amendments, resolutions or motions of a legislative nature, however designated, which (a) are of a permanent rather than temporary character and (b) include a proposition enacting, amending or repealing a new or existing law, policy or plan, as opposed to one providing for the execution or administration of a law, policy or plan already enacted by Council. Page 11 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. B. Limitations. 1. Subject Matter. The right of initiative and referendum shall not extend to any of the following: a. Any measure of an executive or administrative nature, including, but not limited to, personnel decisions. b. The City budget. c. The appropriation of money. d. The levy of taxes or special assessments. e. The issuance of general obligation and revenue bonds. f. The letting of contracts. g. Salaries of City employees. h. Any measure required to be enacted by state or federal law. i. Amendments to this Charter. j. Amendments affecting the City zoning ordinance or the land use maps of the comprehensive plan, including the district plan maps. k. Public improvements subsequent to City Council action to authorize acquisition of property for that public improvement, or notice to bidders for that public improvement, whichever occurs earlier. "Public improvement" shall mean any building or construction work. 2. Resubmission. No initiative or referendum petition shall be filed within two years after the same measure or a measure substantially the same has been submitted to the voters at an election. 3. Council Repeal, Amendment and Reenactment. No measure proposed by initiative petition and adopted by the vote of the Council without submission to the voters, or adopted by the voters pursuant to this article, may for two years thereafter be repealed or amended except by a vote of the people, unless provision is otherwise made in the original initiative measure. No measure referred by referendum petition and repealed by the vote of the Council without submission to the voters, or repealed by the voters pursuant to this article, may be reenacted for two years thereafter except by vote of the people, unless provision is otherwise made in the original referendum petition. C. Construction. 1. Scope of Power. It is intended that this article confer broad initiative and referendum powers upon the eligible electors of the City. Page 12 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed, 2. Initiative. It is intended that (a) no initiative petition will be invalid because it repeals an existing measure in whole or in part by virtue of proposing a new measure and (b) an initiative petition may amend an existing measure. 3. Referendum. It is intended that a referendum petition may repeal a measure in whole or in part. D. Effect of Filing Petition. The filing of an initiative or referendum petition does not suspend or invalidate any measure under consideration. Such measure shall remain in full force and effect until its amendment or repeal by Council pursuant to Section 7.05A or until a majority of the qualified electors voting on a measure vote to repeal or amend the measure and the vote is certified. E. City Obligations. An initiative or referendum vote which repeals an existing measure in whole or in part does not affect any obligations entered into by the City, its agencies or any person in reliance on the measure during the time it was in effect. (Ord.15-4621, 5-19- 2015) Section 7.02. Commencement of Proceedings: Affidavit. A. Commencement. One or more qualified electors, hereinafter referred to as the "petitioners," may commence initiative or referendum proceedings by filing with the City Clerk an affidavit stating they will supervise the circulation of the petition and will be responsible for filing it in proper form, stating their names and addresses and specifying the address to which all relevant notices are to be sent, and setting out in full the proposed initiative measure or citing the measure sought to be reconsidered. B. Affidavit. The City Clerk shall accept the affidavit for filing if on its face it appears to have signatures of one or more qualified electors. The City Clerk shall issue the appropriate petition forms to the petitioners the same day the affidavit is accepted for filing. The City Clerk shall cause to be prepared and have available to the public, forms and affidavits suitable for the commencement of proceedings and the preparation of initiative and referendum petitions. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) Section 7.03. Petitions: Revocation of Signatures. A. Number of Signatures. Initiative and referendum petitions must be signed by eligible electors equal in number to at least ten percent (10%) of the number of persons who voted in the last regular City election, but such signatures of eligible electors shall be no fewer than ten. (Res. 16-258, 8-29-2016) [November 2016 Special Election] B. Form and Content. All papers of a petition prepared for filing must be substantially uniform in size and style and must be assembled as one instrument. Each person signing shall provide, and the petition form shall provide space for, the signature, printed name, address of the person signing and the date the signature is executed. Petitions prepared for circulation must contain or have attached thereto throughout their circulation the full text of the measure proposed or sought to be reconsidered. The petition filed with the City Clerk need have attached to it only one copy of the measure being proposed or referred. Page 13 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. C. Affidavit of Circulator. Each paper of a petition containing signatures must have attached to it when filed an affidavit executed by an eligible elector certifying: the number of signatures on the paper, that the elector personally circulated it, that all signatures were affixed in the elector's presence, that the elector believes them to be genuine signatures of the persons whose names they purport to be and that each signer had an opportunity before signing to read the full text of the measure proposed or sought to be reconsidered. Any person filing a false affidavit will be liable to criminal penalties as provided by state law. D. Time for Filing Initiative Petitions. Signatures on an initiative petition must be secured and the petition filed within six months after the date the affidavit required under Section 7.02A was filed. E. Time for Filing Referendum Petitions. Referendum petitions may be filed within sixty days after final adoption by the Council of the measure sought to be reconsidered, or subsequently at any time more than two years after such final adoption. The signatures on a referendum petition must be secured during the sixty days after such final adoption; however, if the petition is filed more than two years after final adoption, the signatures must be secured within six months after the date the affidavit required under Section 7.02A was filed. F. Revocation of Signature. Prior to the time a petition is filed with the City Clerk, a signatory may revoke their signature for any reason by filing with the City Clerk a statement of their intent to revoke their signature. After a petition is filed a signatory may not revoke their signature. The City Clerk shall cause to be prepared and have available to the public, forms suitable for the revocation of petition signatures. (Ord.15-4621, 5-19- 2015) Section 7.04. Procedure after Filina. A. Validity of a Petition. A petition is valid if it contains the minimum required signatures by eligible electors in the required form and with the required content and accompanied by the affidavit of circulator as set forth in Section 7.03. The petition shall be examined by the City Clerk before it is accepted for filing. If the petition appears valid on its face it shall be accepted for filing. If it lacks the required number of signatures it shall be considered invalid and returned to the petitioners. Petitions which have been accepted for filing are valid unless written objections are filed with the City Clerk within five working days after the petition is received. B. Hearing on Objections; Objections Committee. Written objections timely filed with the City Clerk shall be considered by an objections committee made up of the Mayor and City Clerk and one member of the Council chosen by the Council by ballot, and a majority decision shall be final. The hearing on the objections shall be held within ten days of receipt of the objections. C. Court Review. To the extent allowed by law, court review of the Objections Committee's actions shall be by writ of certiorari. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) Page 14 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. Section 7.05. Action on Petitions. A. Action by Council. When an initiative or referendum petition has been determined valid, the Council shall promptly consider the proposed initiative measure or reconsider the referred measure. If the Council fails to adopt a proposed initiative measure and fails to adopt a measure which is similar in substance within sixty days, or if the Council fails to repeal the referred measure within thirty days after the date the petition was finally determined valid, it shall submit the proposed or referred measure to the qualified electors of the City as hereinafter prescribed. If at any time more than thirty days before a scheduled initiative or referendum election the Council adopts the proposed initiative measure or adopts a measure which is similar in substance or if the Council repeals a referred measure, the initiative or referendum proceedings shall terminate and the proposed or referred measure shall not be submitted to the voters. B. Submission to Voters. 1. Initiative. If required by this section, the vote of the City on a proposed measure shall be held at the first legally permissible election date more than forty days after the expiration of the sixty day period provided for consideration in Section 7.05A, provided that the initiative petition was filed no fewer than 80 days prior to the deadline imposed by state law for the submission of ballot questions to the Commissioner of Elections. 2. Referendum. If required by this section, the vote of the City on a referred measure shall be held at the first legally permissible election date more than forty days after the expiration. of the thirty day period provided for reconsideration in Section 7.05A, provided that the referendum petition was filed no fewer than 50 days prior to the deadline imposed by state law for the submission of ballot questions to the Commissioner of Elections. The Council may provide for a special referendum election on a referred measure any time more than 120 days after the filing of the referendum petition with the City Clerk. C. Ballot. Copies of the proposed or referred measure shall be made available to the qualified electors at the polls and shall be advertised at the City's expense in the manner required for "questions" in section 376.5 of the Iowa Code. The subject matter and purpose of the referred or proposed measure shall be indicated on the ballot. (Ord.15-4621, 5-19- 2015) Section 7.06. Results of Election. A. Initiative. If a majority of the qualified electors voting on a proposed initiative measure vote in its favor, it shall be considered adopted upon certification of the election results. The adopted measure shall be treated in all respects in the same manner as measures of the same kind adopted by the Council, except as provided in Section 7.01B(3). If conflicting measures are approved by majority vote at the same election, the one receiving the greatest number of affirmative votes shall prevail to the extent of such conflict. Page 15 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. B. Referendum. If a majority of the qualified electors voting on a referred measure vote in favor of repealing the measure, it shall be considered repealed upon certification of the election results. (Ord.15-4621, 5-19-2015) Section 7.07. Prohibition on Establishment of Stricter Conditions or Reauirements. The Council shall not set, except by Charter amendment, conditions or requirements affecting initiative and referendum. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) ARTICLE VIII. CHARTER AMENDMENTS AND REVIEW Section 8.01. Charter Amendments. This Charter may be amended only by one of the following methods: A. The Council, by resolution, may submit a proposed amendment to the voters at the first legally permissible election date consistent with Section 7.05(B) of this Charter, and the proposed amendment becomes effective when approved by a majority of those voting. B. The Council, by ordinance, may amend the Charter. However, within thirty (30) days of publication of the ordinance, if a petition valid under the provisions of section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa is filed with the Council, the Council must submit the amending ordinance to the voters at the first legally permissible election date consistent with Section 7.05 (B) of this Charter, and the amendment does not become effective until approved by a majority of those voting. C. Petitions. 1. Action by Council. If a petition valid under the provisions of section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa is filed with the Council proposing an amendment to the Charter, the Council shall promptly consider the proposed amendment. If the Council fails to adopt a proposed amendment which is similar in substance within sixty days, it shall submit the proposed amendment to the qualified electors of the City as hereinafter prescribed. If at any time more than thirty days before the scheduled election the Council adopts a proposed amendment which is similar in substance, the amendment proceedings shall terminate and the proposed amendment shall not be submitted to the voters. 2. Amendment. If required by this section, the vote of the City on the proposed amendment shall be held at the first legally permissible election date consistent with Section 8.01(C)(1) of this Charter, and the amendment becomes effective if approved by a majority of those voting. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) 3. Ballot. Copies of the proposed amendment shall be made available to the qualified electors at the polls and shall be advertised at the City's expense in the manner required for "questions" in section 376.5 of the Iowa Code. The subject matter and purpose of the proposed amendment shall be indicated on the ballot. Page 16 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. Section 8.02. Charter Review Commission. The Council, using the procedures prescribed in Article V, shall establish a Charter Review Commission at least once every ten years following the effective date of this Charter. The Commission, consisting of at least nine members, shall review the existing Charter and may, within twelve months recommend any Charter amendments that it deems fit to the Council. The Council shall either exercise its power of amendment pursuant to Section 8.01B of the Charter on a matter recommended by the Commission or submit such amendments to the voters in the form prescribed by the Commission, and an amendment becomes effective when approved by a majority of those voting. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) CHARTER COMPARATIVE TABLE The Home Rule Charter is set out in this volume as adopted by the voters on November 15, 1973, and by ordinance 76-2792, on January 2,1976. The following table shows the disposition of amendments to the Charter: Ordinance Date Disposition Number 77-2826 3-15- 6.01 1977 77-2858 9-6- 7.05B 1977 77-2864 9-6- 3.01 1977 85-3227 3-12- Definitions 7,8, 2.01, 2.03, 2.05 - 2.08, 3.01- 3.03, 4.04, 5.02, 1985 6.04, 7.01- 7.05, 8.01, 8.02 85-3228 3-12- 6.02 1985 85-3273 12-17- 2.01 1985 90-3462 6-26- 7.03A, 7.04A 1990 95-3671 3-28- 2.0613, 2.08C,E, 3.01A, 6.01, 7.04D 1995 05-4152 3-1- Definitions 11,12, 2.03, 2.05, 2.11, 2.12B, 3.01A, 3.02A, 4.04A, 2005 5.02, 5.03A, 6.02, 6.03, 6.04, 7.01, 7.02, 7.03B,C,E, 7.04A,13,C, 7.05, 7.06, 8.01, 8.02 Res.07-262 8-31- 5.01 2007 Page 17 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. 15-4621 Petition 5-19- Preamble, 2.06B, 3.01, 4.02A, 5.01, 5.02, 6.03, 7.01, 7.03, 7.04, 2015 7.05, 7.06, 7.07 11- 7.03A 2016 Page 18 r CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: December 26, 2024 To: Mayor and City Council From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk Re: Charter Review Commission Members 1973 to present Charter Review Commission Chair Balmer asked to have the attached list distributed to Council members. Original Charter Commission 1973 Chair William Meardon Vice Chair Patricia Cain David Baldus Dale Welt (replaced Llyod Berger) Robert Corrigan Penny Davidsen Brad DeCounter James Knight Clayton Ringgenberg Charter Review Commission 1984 Chair John Balmer Patricia Cain Penny Davidsen Gary Goodwin Barry Matsumoto Joel Mintzer Clayton Ringgenberg Glenn Roberts Dale Welt Charter Review Commission 1994 Chair A. John McDonald Patt Cain Paul Egli Mary Geasland Jeff McCullough Kathy Penningroth Clayton Ringgenberg Anne Marie Rhodes Craig Willis Charter Review Commission 2004 Chair William Sueppel Andy Chappell Penny Davidsen John Balmer (replaced by Nate Green) Karen Kubby Vicki Lensing Naomi Novick Lynn Rowat Kevin Werner Charter Review Commission 2014 Chair Andy Chappell Steve Atkins Karrie Craig Karen Kubby Mark Schantz Melvin Shaw Anna Moyers Stone Adam Sullivan Dee Vanderhoef Charter Review Commission 2024 Chair John Balmer Susan Craig John Deeth Gerene Denning Mackenzie DeRoo Matt Hayek Vice Chair Molly Kucera Bijou Maliabo Jennifer Patel Item Number: IP3. CITY OF I O W A CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT 2024 - 2025 Charter Review 0� Attachments: 2024 - 2025 C City Charter January 2, 2025 mission proposed amendments to the Iowa City Charter amendments to the Iowa (' i i. (r r 'r( it � I ..%,..,.:.' i r j i t rri 'r r/f'Irff "/ r i :.<.•=,.:.%.=, r.i:.i:arr, va: a:cr�i.L�i.a=u. •a=i'��:.�=avra �-:z.a=a: ca:u�=. �a�:av �u�.i:a%,:.ia::.=.:. �-��..%:-.. :.=.a-i-i:� ., IOWA CITY CHARTER 1 Definitions Article I. Pow s AQf Tthe City § 1.01. Powers f Tthe City. § 1.02. Constructio . § 1.03. Savings Claus Article 11. City Council § 2.01. Composition. 1 § 2.02. Division Tinto Counci istricts. § 2.03. Eligibility. § 2.04. Terms. § 2.05. Compensation. § 2.06. Mayor. § 2.07. General Powers Aand Duties § 2.08. Appointments. § 2.09. Rules; Records. § 2.10. Vacancies. § 2.11. Council Action. § 2.12. Prohibitions. Article III. Nomination;` Primary Election Aand Regular El tion § 3.01. Nomination § 3.02. Primary Election. r § 3.03. Regular City Election. Article IV. City Manager § 4.01. Appointment; Qualifications. Page 1 The following is a clean copy of the � draft o(pronosed amendments as oL December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The § 4.02. Accountability; Removal. § 4.03. Abs ce; Disability Aof City Manager. § 4.04. Duties f City Manager. § 4.05. Ineligibili ; Prohibited Acts. Article V. Boards, Co missions Aand Committees § 5.01. Establishment. § 5.02. Appointment; Rem val. § 5.03. Rules. Article VI. Campaign Contributi s Aand Expendi res § 6.01. Limitations Bon the Amou t Aof Cam ign Contributions. § 6.02. Disclosure 9of Contributions and E enditures. § 6.03. Definition. § 6.04. Violations. Article VII. Initiative Aand Referendu § 7.01. General Provisions. § 7.02. Commencement 8of Pro § 7.03. Petitions; Revocation § 7.04. Procedure Aafter Filin . § 7.05. Action Son Petition § 7.06. Results 9of Electi dings, Affidavit. Signatures. § 7.07. Prohibition Son stablishment Aof Stricter Conditions 9or quirements. Article VIII. Charter A endments Aand Review § 8.01. Charter Ame § 8.02. Charter Rein Notes ments. Commission. Page 2 The following is a clean copy of the ,,,,,^ draft olproposed amendments as of #evef 2-SDecember 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. ate not nOfi a the igFevesq! and all etent al amendments a subie.-t t j 1 1. 1 a home rule cCharter of the eCity, adopted by the voters of the eCity o Nov ber 15, 1973, and by ordinance 76-2792 on January 2, 1976, purs nt to I.C.A. sectioh,372.9, is set out herein as adopted and amended. PREAMBLE We, the people of lowd\City, Iowa, pursuant to the constituti and statutes of the sState of Iowa and the principle of self-determination, proclaim that t e government of Iowa City belongs to all its residents\and all share the responsibili�`for it. We hereby adopt this cCharter and confer upon itthe full home rule powers of a charter city in order to provide for an honest and accountabte council-manager government. By this action, we secure the Furthermore. ado 1. Resident participation on an democratic self-government. 2. The provision of se a fair, equitable and effici( 3. The conduct of c-Ci practices of due process, liberties p ed ra e and by local ordinanc s. 4. Civility and (Ord. 15-4621, 5- 9-2015) DEFINITIO As used in is cCharter: the following principles: nclusive basis as part of the process of �n relating to the hea4h, safety, and welfare of its residents in inner. business inconformity wi the principles pj i-� and ual protection under the lavks, and protection of theseindividual )y the EConstitution of the Un ed States, the state of Iowa, eCity employees in thei 1. "silty" means the eCity of Iowa City, Iowa. ns with the public. Page 3 t • / • I t / / ' / t / I • VA lt'lsllltl.� / / t • / / / / I / I u / / 1 •Il.71111 2. "City eCouncil" or "eCouncil" means the governing body of the eCity. 3. " uncilmember" means a member of the eCouncil, including th Mayor. 4. "Sha "imposes a duty. 5. "Must" tates a requirement. 6. "May" con rs a power. 7. "Eligible elec r" means a person eligible to registe to vote in Iowa City. 8. "Qualified elect " means a resident of Iowa Ci who is registered to vote in Iowa City. 9. "Board" includes a ard, commission, co ittee or other similar entity however designated. 10. "Person" means an in 'vidual, firm, p rtnership, corporation, company, association, political party, committee or an other lega ntity. 11. "Ordinance" means a city 1 w of a eneral and permanent nature. 12. "Measure", except as provid aArticle VII, means an ordinance, amendment, resolution or motion. (Ord. 76-2792, 2-1976; amd. Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985; Ord. 05- 4152, 3-1-2005) ARTICLE 1. POWERS OF THE The eCity ham shall have powers possible under the,7stitution and laws of this state. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-197 The grant of powe to the eCity under this c-Charter is intended t be broad; the mention of a specific power i this eCharter is not intended to be a limitation n the general powers conferred in this article. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Page 4 If any p ovision of this sCharter, or the application of this eCharter to any pe on or circumst nce is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provision r applications of this eCh rter. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) ARTICLE 11. CITY COUNCIL Section 2.01. Compositi6n. The eCity eCouncil consists\of seven members. As as eCouncil-members at_ largt, are to be nominat( and three, to be known as district eCouncilmem electors of their respective districts. The purpoie Med in aArticle 111, four, to be known V eligible electors of the eCity at: -large, are to be nominated by eligible geographic representation on the,Council, All Council -members shall be elected by the qualified electors of the eCity at -large. (Ord. 5-3273, 12-17-1985) The eCouncil, by ordinance, shall div'de t e eCity into three eCouncil districts of substantially equal population. Th e distr is are to be designated as eCouncil 4District A, eCouncil dDistrict B, and c-Counci t#District (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Section 2.03. Eligibility. To be eligible to be elected t and to retain a c-Cou cil position, a person must be an eligible elector of Iowa City, and if eking or elected to rep esent a eCouncil district, must be an eligible elector of that c-Co ncil district. (Ord. 05-415X 3-1-2005) Section 2.04. Terms. At the first election nder this eCharter, all seven eCouncil m%ar s are to be elected; the eCouncilmember f om eCouncil District A, eCouncil �Qistricd the two eCouncil members at_ larg who receive the greatest number of votes eCouncil member at - large are to servO for terms of four years, and other ECouncil memb s are to serve for terms of two y rs. Commencing at the next regular eCity election,; n at all subsequent regular eCity ections, all eCouncilmembers elected to fill the positions f those whose terms expir shall be elected for terms of four years. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1 76) Page 5 The following is a clean copy of the m�efa d�of proposed amendments as of#ev December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. T#e Comm&sjon has net finali.snd ♦An pray ffel and ..1I r.nfnnri�/ �+mnniirnnnM are .-W+ini•t r., Sect Compensation, The eC uncil, by ordinance, shall prescribe the compensation of the mMayor d the other c-Counci embers. The eCouncil shall not adopt such an ordinance during a months of Novembe and December immediately following a regular eCity election Ord. 05-4152, 3- 1-2005) � , A. Immediately followingthe beginning of the terms of cC6uncilmembers elected at the regular eCity electi , the eCouncil shall meet and elect from among its members the n}Mayor and raMayo Pro tTem for a term of two years. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) B. The fRMayor is a v,�ting member of the c-Council;'the official representative of the ECity, presiding officer of%he eCouncil and its policy spokesperson. The faMayor may add items to the eCity ECouncil' Benda. The mMayor shall present to the ECity no later than February 28 an annual sState of the eCity message. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) 1 C. The Mayor pPro tTem shill act as inMpyor during the absence of the fnMayor. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) All powers of the eCity are vested in;the ECouncil, except as otherwise provided by state law or this c-Charter. (Ord. 85-3227,' 3-12-1985) Section 2.08. Appointments. / A. The eCouncil shall appoint the eCity mManage'\ B. The eCouncil shall appoint the eCity FClerk. (Ord. 5-3227, 3-12-1985) C. The eCouncil shall appoint the eCity. aAttorney. (Ord. 5-3671, 3-28-1995) D. The City Manage6hall appoint the Chief of the Poli Q rtment and the Chief of I Fire Department, su Wect to approval of the EftCouncil. -DE. The eCouncil shall appoint all members of the eCity's boards, cept as otherwise provided by stateAaw. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) U. The eCou cil shall fix the amount of compensation, if any, of persons"it appoints and shall provide f r the method of compensation of other -City employees. All appointments and promoti ns of eCity employees must be made Page 6 The following is a clean copy of the draft of proposed amendments as o-f e� December 17. 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The X accor ing to job -related criteria and be consistent with nondiscriminatory and a al emplo ent opportunity standards established pursuant to law. (Ord. 95-367 , 3-28- 1995) The eCouncil m determine its own rules and shall maintain 70 e rds of its proceedings consistent with s to law. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Section 2.10. Vacancie The eCouncil shall fill %vaancy occurring in an elect' e eCity office as provided by state law. (Ord. 76-2792,1-) Section 2.11. Council Action. Passage of an ordinance, amendm t or re olution requires a majority vote of all the members of the eCouncil except as o her ise provided by state law. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1- 2005) Section 2.12. Prohibitions. A. A eCouncil member may not hold any othe City office or be a eCity employee or elected county official whil serving on the eCoun '1 nor hold any remunerated eCity office or employment for at leas one year after leaving th eCouncil. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) C? Ma Clerk). Page 7 The following is a clean copy of the mLf�clraft Qfproposed amendments as of�1+�x 25December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. �#e Gemmis-Sie;i has net finalized the preposal andog_&�� amendments are ct to C. ARTICLE 111MOMINATION, PRIMARY ELECTION AND REGULAR ELECTION ction 3.01. Nomlination. A. An eligible elec r of a ECouncil distric/muste o a candidate for a eCouncil district seat by filing with the ohnson County eComr f eElections a valid petition requesting that their name be plaballot for that office. Unless otherwise provided by st to law, the petitioa filed not more than eighty-five (85) days nor lessfewer than si ty-eight (68) dathe date of the election. Unless otherwise provided by state aw, the petitioe signed by eligible electors from the candidate's district equal in n mber to at le) percent of those who voted to fill the same office at the last regul r eCity electot less w r than ten (10) persons. B. An eligible elector of the cCiX come a candidate for an at -large eCouncil seat by filing with the Johnson County ccner of eElections a petition requesting that the candidate's name be placed on thr that office. Unless otherwise provided by state law, the petition must be filed non eighty-five (85) days nor les&-fewer than sixty-eight (68) days before the d election. Unless otherwise provided by state law, the petition must be signed electors equal in number to at least two (2) percent of those who voted to fi the same ffice at the last regular eCity election, but not less -fewer than ten (10) perso S. (Ord.15-4 1, 5-19-2015) A. If there are more t n two candidates for a sCo ncil district seat, a primary election must be held for that s at with only the qualified elec rs of that eCouncil district eligible to vote. The nam/etrhtwo candidates who receive the ighest number of votes in the primary electibe placed on the ballot for the reg lar eCity election as candidates for that ECounOrd. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) B. If there ahan twice as many candidates as there a at large positions to be filled, there shrimary election held unless the eCouncil, ordinance, chooses to havearun-off. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) Page 8 I I I I ' I 1/ I C I I I / I I I ' I I I I I 3-5-December 17.2024 to the Iowa City CharterIy the Chartert Commission.ue- 1Ziiiaiicrrl.►_�iva�rsia=a�►ur=a►c�s=�iu�.is%i-�:�a�aa�au=a'.u�_iiisi�.+.� - .%iaszzti, A. In t regular eCity election, each eCouncil district seat up for ection shall be listed separately n the ballot and only the names of candidates nomin ed from that eCouncil district shall a listed on the ballot as candidates for that seat. owever, all qualified electors of the City shall be entitled to vote for each candid e. The three eCouncil district seats shall be de 'gnated on the ballot as eCouncil dDistric A, eCouncil dDistrict B and eCouncil dDistrict and each shall be elected at_ large. B. The at: -large c-Ccil seats shall be designatethe ballot as such. (Ord. 85-3227, 3- 12-1985) \ ARTICLE IV. CITY MANAG In appointing a eCity +Manager, the ouncil shall consider only the qualifications and fitness of the person without regar to olitical or other affiliation. During rDlgr tenure the eCitynaManager shall side ithin the eCity. (Ord. 76-2792,1-2-1976) Section 4.02. Accounta ili • emoval. A. The eCity n}Manager s under the direction d supervision of the eCouncil and holds office at its pleasure. A ity mManager removed b the eCouncil is entitled to receive termination pay as pr ided by contract. (Ord.15-4 1, 5-19-2015) B. Upon the resig ation or removal of the eCity fnMa ger, the eCouncil shall appoint an individual qualifie to perform the duties of eCity mMana er to serve at the pleasure of eCouncil or until #eCity fnManager is appointed. (Ord. 76- 92, 1-2-1976) The eCity Manager may designate a qualified eCity employee as actNS perform their duties during a temporary absence or disability n}Mana er does not make such a designation, the eCouncil shall appoint emplo ee to perform the duties of the eCity mManager until he-��th 76-2 92, 1-2-1976) eCity fRManager to If the eCity aaualified eCity ey_ eturns. (Ord. Page 9 j 1 / ' I I / M I %aa z-I /[I I 1' I�! 9 .I! / (' [!t �' 1 I[[ I sii 1•I! l LLl f P f•J \•1[ t[l•P� 11•L'>• f LL \' Lf •11,i :L17 •Ll!I. �.•1�1 _l �_ LL\ J' LL>•!1.11•LLL2[' l>•�ILllZll'LL11711�J' LLTl_f •L 11�11 A. Th eCityinManager shall be chief administrative officer of the eCity and shall: {11}\with Ensure that the laws of the eCity are executed and enforced. {2t} and direct the administration of eCity government and the official conduct os of the eCity appointed by the eCityn Managet including their employme, reclassification, suspension[ or discharge as the occasion requires, subject to {3J e eChief of the p.Police dDepartment and the eChief of the fFire dDepartme pproval of the eCity eCouncil. {4,} Supervise the Chiefof the pRol ice dDepart ent and eChief of the #Fire dDepartment, including th 'r suspension or discharg as the occasion requires. Such supervision shall not be sub ct to approval of thee ity eCouncil. (S.) Appoint or employ ersons to occupy ositions for which no other method of appointment is provided by stat law or this eC arter. {6,} Supervise the administ tion of t e eCity personnel system, including the determination of the compensation dX all e ty employees appointed by the eCity Manager subject to state law-oko this eCharter. {7,} Supervise the performance f 1 contracts for work to be done for the eCity, supervise all purchases of materials d su lies, and assure that such materials and supplies are received and are of spe ified qua 'ty and character. {8L} Supervise and manag all public imp vements, works and undertakings of the eCity, and all eCity-owned prop including buil 'ngs, plants, systems, and enterprises, and have charge of their const ction, improvement, epair, and maintenance except where otherwise provided by state w. {9,} Supervise the 7faking and preservation of all rveys, maps, plans, drawings, specifications and estim es for the eCity. {10,} Provide!�f the issuance and revocation of license and permits authorized by state law or eCity or nance and cause a record thereof to be ma\nanciaport. {l1,} Prep a and submit to the -Council the annual budgrm prescribed by state law. {12,} P vide the eCouncil an itemized written monthly fi {13.4 Attend eCouncil meetings and keep the eCouncil fullthe financial and other onditions of the eCity and its needs. Page 10 {%a;u�rate See that the business affairs of the ECity are transacted in efficient manner and tharecords of all eCity business are maintained and m ea available to the publicexcas otherwise provided by state law. {15,} Provide necessary and reasonable clerical, research nd professional assistance to boards within limitations of the budget. {16_} Perform' uch other and further duties as the eC uncil may direct. (Ord. 05- 4152, 3-1-2005) B. The eCity fRManager,`in performing the foregoing ties, may: {l,} Present recommendations and programs the eCouncil and participate in any discussion by the ECouncil of ao matters pertainin o the duties of the ECity inManager. {2,} Cause the examinatiori,and investigati n of the affairs of any department or the conduct of any employee under supervision oft a ECity fnManager. {3_} Execute contracts on 85-3227, 3-12-1985) Except for the exercise of the right t the,piCity when authorized by the eCouncil. (Ord. 0 ARTICLE V. BOARDS, COM SSIONS AND COMMITTEES Section .01.E li hm t. \ A. With the exceptio of the c-CommunitypRolice rReview bRoard, th�ECouncil may establish boards in ad ition to those required by state law and shall specify the title, duties, length of term, qualif cations of members and other appropriate matters. Tile Council shall The ECouncil may reduce or increase a board's duties, transfer duties from one board to another or disso a any board, except as otherwise provided by state law or this eCharter. B. There sh I be a permanent ECommunity pPolice rReview bRoard, which shall have vested in it t following minimum powers: Page 11 JSDecember 17. 2024 to the Iowa Citv Charter by the Charter Review Commission. The 1. hold at least one community forum each year for the purpose of he in views on the polici s, practices, and procedures of the Iowa City pPolice Qepartme ; and 2. To ma a recommendations regarding such policies, prac/and procedures to the eCity sCouncil, nd 3. To investi to claims of misconduct by sworn police offico issue independent repot of its findings to the eCity eCouncil; and 4. The authority t&subpoena witnesses. (Ord. 15-4621, V19-2015) The eCouncil shall, subject to the\Ord.. ents of tate law, seek to provide broad representation on all boards. Thel shall stablish procedures to give at least thirty days' notice of vacancies before trefilled nd shall encourage applications by residents. Council procedures forov of members shall be consistent with state law. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005; am5 4621, 5-19-2015) Section 5.03. Rules. A. The sCouncil shall establish ru s and proce res for the operation of all boards, which must include but are not li ted to, the adop 'on of by-laws and rules pertaining to open meetings and open records (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1- 005) B. The eCouncil shall specify for each board, methods r informal and formal communication with eCounci ,time schedules for the com etion of reports requested by eCouncil and such rulesJasieems appropriate. C. A board may estabditional rules and procedures tha are consistent with state law, eCouncil rules, andCharter. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) ARTICLE VI. CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES The eCounc' , by ordinance, shall prescribe limitations on the amount of campQ contribut' ns made to a candidate for election to eCouncil by a person as defined eCharte . (Ord. 95-3671, 3-28-1995) Page 12 / r L / / / r / / � l�'JLiW / / r / r / r • / / / / r LL•11.7111 •as2-0ecember 17,2024 to the Iowa City Charter �.Y the Charter Review Commission. The eC ncil, by ordinance, may prescribe procedures requiring the di osure of the amount, urce and kind of contributions received and expenditures ade by (1) each candidate�\fin r election to eCouncil and (2) any and all other persons or the purpose of aiding or se candidate's nomination or elec/erm 4152, 3-1-2005) Section 6.03.ion. Within this article "c tribution" shall be defined as tfined in chapter 68A ("campaign finance") o the c-Code of Iowa. (Ord. 05-4; amd. Ord. 15-4621, 5- 19-2015) Section 6.04. Violations. The eCouncil, by ordinance, sh ll prescribe: (1) enalties for the violation of the contribution limitations and di osure requiry1nents it establishes pursuant to this section; and (2) when appropria , conditio s for the revocation of a candidate's right to serve on eCouncil if elected, consist twittystate law. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) ARTICLE VIL INITIATIVE AND REFEVEN,DUM Section 7.01. General Provisions. A. Authority. {1,} Initiative. The eli able electors have the rig t to propose measures to the eCouncil and, if the E-Counc' fails to adopt a measure so roposed without any change in substance, to have the me sure submitted to the voters a n election. {2.1 Referendu The eligible electors have the right require reconsideration by the eCouncil of an exis ing measure and, if the eCouncil fails to epeal such measure, to have it submitted to the v ers at an election. {3,} Definit' n. Within this article, "measure" means all ordi nces, amendments, resolutions or m ions of a legislative nature, however designated, w 'ch (a) are of a permanent rat r than temporary character and (b) include a propositi n enacting, amending or r pealing a new or existing law, policy or plan, as opposed t ne providing for the exec ion or administration of a law, policy or plan already enacted b eCouncil. B. Limi tions. Page 13 I / I '/ 1/ I �a�tlil: / / / / I/ I I I I I I :u.�u► 2-0ecemberV.2024 to the Iowa City arterby6arter Review I on. 1 Jll1lllCsiqn has net 11Ll'Ill!11d<L►Z/1L/J:lcal l�l►'.1l►:f.l►/-14aZL_—• amendment- a�.1:hie ivi •�_I115L , \{1,} Subject Matter. The right of initiative and referendum shall not extend t,�any of the folRkwing: Any measure of an executive or administrative {b_}\letting dget. {c,} riation of money. {d,} taxes or special assessments. {e:} e of general obligation and revenu onds. {f,} Tcontracts. {g:} C� employees. fh,) Any measure re uired to be enacted state or federal law. {i,} Amendments to thi eCharter. Amendments affectin he eCity oning ordinance or the land use maps of the comprehensive plan, including the dis ict pl n maps. (k.1 Public improvements subs uent to eCity eCouncil action to authorize acquisition of property for that public i vement, or notice to bidders for that public improvement, whichever occurs earlie . "Pu lic improvement" shall mean any building or construction work. {2,} Resubmission. No initi ive or refere dum petition shall be filed within two years after the same measure or measure substaltially the same has been submitted to the voters at an election. {3,} Council Repeal, A endment Aand Reenact ent. No measure proposed by initiative petition and adop d by the vote of the c-Counc without submission to the voters, or adopted by the voters rsuant to this article, may for o years thereafter be repealed or amended except by a ote of the people, unless provision ' otherwise made in the original initiative meas re. No measure referred by referendu petition and repealed by the vote of the eCoun 1 without submission to the voters, or rep aled by the voters pursuant to this art' le, may be reenacted for two years thereafte xcept by vote of the people, unless pro ision is otherwise made in the original referend petition. C. Constructi f Q Sc pe AQf Power. It is intended that this article confer broad i tiative and referendum,powers upon the eligible electors of the eCity. Page 14 ,} Initiative. It is intended that (a) no initiative petition will be invalid cause it repeals a existing measure in whole or in part by virtue of proposing a new easure and (b) an initia 've petition may amend an existing measure. {3_} Refe endum. It is intended that a referendum petition may/real measure in whole or in part. D. Effect 9Qf Filin etition. The filing of an initiative or referend m petition does not suspend or invalidate\aeure under consideration. Such me sure shall remain in full force and effect until ient or repeal by eC/was nt to sSection 7.05A or until a majority of the electors voting on a to repeal or amend the measure and the vote .E. City Obligations. e or referendum voals an existing measure in whole or in part doec ny obligations ethe eCity, its agencies or any person in relianceas re during the tifect. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19- 2015) A. Commencement. One or more qua fied electo s, hereinafter referred to as the "petitioners," may commence initiativ or referendu proceedings by filing with the eCity eClerk an affidavit stating they will s pervise the circu tion of the petition and will be responsible for filing it in proper fo m, stating their na s and addresses and specifying the address to which all relevant Yotices are to be sent, la setting out in full the proposed initiative measure or citing the rftasure sought to be recon idered. B. Affidavit. The eCity eflery shall accept the affidavit for fi ' g if on its face it appears to have signatures of one or m e qualified electors. The eCity eCl k shall issue the appropriate petition forms o the petitioners the same day the a davit is accepted for filing. The eCity eClerk sh cause to be prepared and have availab to the public, forms and affidavits suitable fo the commencement of proceedings and th preparation of initiative and referend petitions. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) A. Number 8Qf/Signatures. Initiative and referendum petitions must be signed by b4ible electors equal i number to at least ten percent (10%) of the number of persons who voted Page 15 11711 ' I I I I I 1/ I - n— auQ ! I I / I/ 1 ' I I Mecember 17.2024 to the 1 I City Chorterby the ChorterReview Commission. -eiiiii h;rd =u�ha; a t U afi ice avers:ja=i %�=�cal apd all aatppda �aaiiatiadam PPtg aaaFW .QP. hjj2 tiaiaiai in the last reg lar eCity election, but such signatures of eligible electors shall be n,1fewer than ten. (Res. 6-258, 8-29-2016)[November 2016 Special Election] B. Form Aand ntent. All papers of a petition prepared for filing must b substantially uniform in size an\thpetition nd must be assembled as one instrument. Eac person signing shall provide, and form shall provide space for, the signa e, printed name, address of the pering and the date the signature is executed etitions prepared for circulation must cr have attached thereto throughout thei circulation the full text of the measure prr sought to be reconsidered. The peti 'on filed with the eCity eClerk need have ato it only one copy of the measure b ing proposed or referred. C. Affidavit 9of Circulato Each paper of a petition conta ing signatures must have attached to it when filed an a fidavit executed by an eligi a elector certifying: the number of signatures on the paper, th signatures were affixed in elector believers them to be gen i to be and that each signer had an measure proposed or sought to b liable to criminal penalties as pros or- she h personally circulated it, that all er- their- the el/Any 'presence, that he E)" she they the ne signatures persons whose names they purport portunity begning to read the full text of the e econsiderederson filing a false affidavit will be D. Time Ffor Filing Initiative Petitio secured and the petition filed within s sSection 7.02A was filed. d by stat0aw. atures on an initiative petition must be hs after the date the affidavit required under E. Time Ffor Filing Referendu etitions. Re erendum petitions may be filed within sixty days after final adoption by theflh�an ouncil of the asure sought to be reconsidered, or subsequently at any time more two years aft r such final adoption. The signatures on a referendum petition must b secured during the 'xty days after such final adoption; however, if the petition is fil d more than two years er final adoption, the signatures must be secured within six onths after the date the a fidavit required under -,Section 7.02A was filed. F. Revocation 9of SigAature. Prior to the time a petitionXs filed with the eCityeClerk, a signatory may revoke their signature for any rea n by filing with the eCity eClerk a statement of their intent to revoke their signature. After a petition is filed a si atory may not revoke his OF heF their sig ture. The eCityeClerk shall cause to be prepar d and have available to the public, forms sui ble for the revocation of petition signatur s. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) Page 16 / IOlaf . I I I I 1 X-FT3 I u=aaviiva= r I• 'III' f 'MIT! !. ! NUTNiTUM 7MMTXNM77M7i' . _II/II A. Vali Aof f4a Petition. A petition is valid if it contains the minimum re fired signatures b eligible electors in the required form and with the required c ntent and accompanied the affidavit of circulator as set forth in sSection 7.03. T petition shall be examined by th eCity eClerk before it is accepted for filing. If the petit' n appears valid on its face it shall be ccepted for filing. If it lacks the required number signatures it shall be considered invalid nd returned to the petitioners. Petitions whic ave been accepted for filing are valid unles written objections are filed with the eCity Clerk within five working days after the petition 's received. B. Hearing Son Obje ons; Objections Committee. Writ n objections timely filed with the eCity eClerk shall be c nsidered by an objections co ittee made up of theIv_Iayor and eCity eClerk and one m mber of the eCouncil chos by the eCouncil by ballot, and a majority decision shall be fin 1. The hearing on the o ections shall be held within ten days of receipt of the objections. C. Court Review. To the exten flowed by law court review of the eObjections c-Committee's actions shall be by it of certio ri. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) Section 7.05. Action Don Petitions. A. Action l9by Council. When an initi ti or referendum petition has been determined valid, the eCouncil shall promptly co ider a proposed initiative measure or reconsider the referred measure. if the eCounc' fails to dopt a proposed initiative measure and fails to adopt a measure which is simil in substa e within sixty days, or if the eCouncil fails to repeal the referred measure wit n thirty days er the date the petition was finally determined valid, it shall subm' the proposed or eferred measure to the qualified electors of the eCity as hereinafter pre cribed. If at any tim ore than thirty days before a scheduled initiative or refer dum election the c-Cou cil adopts the proposed initiative measure or adopts a meas a which is similar in subs nce or if the eCouncil repeals a referred measure, the ini 'ative or referendum proceeds gs shall terminate and the proposed or referred m sure shall not be submitted to t e voters. B. Submission Tto U ters. _{1,} Initiatiu . If required by this section. Tthe vote of a eCityon a proposed measure shall be Id at the Bees -first le all ermissible election ate more than forty day after the expiration of the sixty day pe od provided for consideration in sSection 7.05A, rovided that the initiative petiti n was filed no less -fewer than 80 days prior to the adline imposed by state law for a submission of ballot questions to the c-Commissione of eElections. _{2_) eferendum. if required by this section. T he vote of the CCi on a referred measure s all be held at the ore than forty days after the 4piration of Page 17 the thir ay period provided for reconsideration in sSection 7.05A, provid that the referendu petition was filed no Iess-fewer than 50 days prior to the dead ne imposed by state law for he submission of ballot questions to the eCommissioner of Elections. The eCouncil may rovide for a special referendum election on a referred easure any time more than 120 ys after the filing of the referendum petition with Oe eCity eClerk. C. Ballot. Copies f the proposed or referred measure shall be ade available to the qualified electors at a polls and shall be advertised at the eCi 's expense in the manner required for "questio " in section 376.5 of the Iowa Code. T subject matter and purpose of the referred or prop ed measure shall be indicated on t e ballot. (Ord.15-4621, 5-19- 2015) A. Initiative. If a majority of t e qualified elect s voting on a proposed initiative measure vote in its favor, it shall tconsidered//adopted upon certification of the election results. The adopted measure shae treate n all respects in the same manner as measures of the same kind adoptedV ouncil, except as provided in s5ection 7.01B(3). If conflicting measures ard by majority vote at the same election, the one receiving the greatest number ive votes shall prevail to the extent of such conflict. B. Referendum. If a majority of the uali 'ed electors voting on a referred measure vote in favor of repealing the measure, it hall be onsidered repealed upon certification of the election results. (Ord. 15-4621, 5- -2015) Section 7.07. Prohibitiongon stablishment0ofSt cter Conditions The eCouncil shall not setirecridum015) eptby eCharter amendnt,conditions or requirements affecting initiative and ref ARTICLE VIII. CHARTER AMENDMENTS AND REVIEW This eCharter may be amended only by one of the following methods: A. The eCouncil, by resolution, may submit a proposed amendment to the,yoters at the Page 18 2gDecember 17, 2024 to the lowa City Charter by the Charter- review Commission. T-& special r�h—ems, and the proposed amendment becomes effective when approved by a majority o Vose voting. B. The c o ncil, by ordinance, may amend the eCharter. However, wi n thirty (30) days of publication f the ordinance, if a petition valid under the provisions section 362.4 of the eCode of to is filed with the eCouncil, the eCouncil must submi a amending ordinance to the oters at the first legally permissible election date.consistent with Section this Cha era special _: y e!_:t:en, and the amendment does not become effective until approved by a ajority of those voting. C. Petitions. ECode of Iowa is filed w amendment shall be held il. If a petition valid under the pfovisions of section 362.4 of the the ccouncil proposing an a ndment to the eCharter, the at the first legallY permissiblea ction UAW consistent with Section this Charter special eit• election, and ft'amendment becomes effective if approved by a majority of those voting. (Ord. 05-41�, 4 -2005) to The eCouncil, using the rocedures prescribed in aArticleNY, shall establish a c-Charter (Review e-Commission/at least once every ten years followi4 the effective date of this eCharter. The eCompfission, consisting of at least nine memo s, shall review the existing eCharter and may,runcil. thin twelve months recommend any eCha er amendments that it deems fit to the a The eCouncil shall either exercise its po er of amendment pursuant to &Se on 8.01B of the <harter on a matter recommen d by the eCommission or submit such mendments to the voters in the form prescribed by eCommission, and an amendme becomes effective when approved by a majority of thos oting. (Ord. 05- 4152, 3-1-20 5) Page 19 The following is a clean copy of the �draft g draof proposed amendments as of#eec 23December 17, 2024 to the Iowa City Charter by the Charter Review Commission. Ae Commission has not -finalized the pr - oral and oil otnntial amendments are r 'n/&t t GhGnQ CHARTER COMPARATIVE TAV,onja The #Home Rule eCharter is sme as adopted by the voters on November 15,1973, and by ordinance 76-y 2,1976. The following table shows the disposition of amendments to tOrdinance Date Dis Number 77-2826 3-15- 6.01 1977 77-2858 9-6- 7.05 1977 77-2864 9-6- 3.0 1977 85-3227 3-12- efinitions 7,8, 2.01, 2.03, 2. 5 - 2.08, 3.01 - 3.03, 4.04, 5.02, 1985 .04, 7.01- 7.05, 8.01, 8.02 85-3228 3-12- 6.02 1985 85-3273 12-17 2.01 198 90-3462 6-2 - 7.03A, 7.04A 19 0 95-3671 3 28- 2.06B, 2.08C,E, 3.01A, 6.01, 7.04D 995 Page 20 Page 21 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. IOWA CITY CHARTER 1 Preambl Definitions Article 1. Pow s of the City § 1.01. Powers o the City. § 1.02. Constructio . § 1.03. Savings Claus Article II. City Council § 2.01. Composition. § 2.02. Division into Counci istricts. § 2.03. Eligibility. § 2.04. Terms. § 2.05. Compensation. § 2.06. Mayor. § 2.07. General Powers and Duties. § 2.08. Appointments. § 2.09. Rules; Records. § 2.10. Vacancies. § 2.11. Council Action. § 2.12. Prohibitions. Article III. Nomination, P imary Election and Regular ction § 3.01. Nomination. § 3.02. Primary Elec on. § 3.03. Regular Ci Election. Article 1V. City M nager § 4.01. Appoint ent; Qualifications. § 4.02. Accou ability; Removal. § 4.03. Abse ce; Disability of City Manager. Page 1 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. § Duties of City Manager. § :.04. 0 Ineligibility; Prohibited Acts. Article Boards, Commissions and Committees § 5.01. Esta lishment. § 5.02. Appoi ment; Removal. § 5.03. Rules. Article VI. Campaig Contributions and Expenditures § 6.01. Limitations on § 6.02. Disclosure of Con § 6.03. Definition. § 6.04. Violations. Article VII. Initiative and Amount of Campaign Contrib tions and Expenditu um § 7.01. General Provisions. § 7.02. Commencement of Proceedin , A idavit. § 7.03. Petitions; Revocation of Signatu s. § 7.04. Procedure after Filing. § 7.05. Action on Petitions. § 7.06. Results of Election. § 7.07. Prohibition on Establish ent of Stricter Article VIII. Charter Amendm is and Review § 8.01. Charter Amendment . § 8.02. Charter Review Co mission. Notes ditions or Requirements. 1 1. The home rule Charter of the City, adopted by the votE 15, 1973, and b ordinance 76-2792 on January 2, 1976, 372.9, is set o4 herein as adopted and amended. the City on November uant to I.C.A. section Page 2 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. PREAMBLE e, the people of Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant to the constitution and statut s of the State of Io a and the principle of self-determination, proclaim that the govern ent of Iowa City belo s to all its residents and all share the responsibility for it. We reby adopt this Chart e and confer upon it the full home rule powers of a charter c' in order to provide for an h est and accountable council-manager government. By is action, we secure the benefits o ome rule and affirm the values of representative d cracy, professional managemen strong leadership, public engagement, diversity, nd inclusiveness, regional cooperation, d stewardship of our unique environment. F rthermore, adoption of this Charter recogni es the following principles: 1. Resident pa icipation on an equitable and inclu 've basis as part of the process of democratic self-gov nment. a. Each individu shall have an opportunity participate in the life of the City, including economi cultural and intellectu . b. Discrimination pro 'bited by Title 2 o the City Code shall not be tolerated. 2. The provision of service elating to t health, safety, and welfare of its residents in a fair, equitable and efficient man er. 3. The conduct of City business i co formity with the principles and practices of due process, equal protection under the la , and protection of individual liberties granted by the Constitution of the United States, y he State of Iowa, and by local ordinances. 4. Civility and responsiveness City ployees in their interactions with the public. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) DEFINITIONS As used in this Charter: 1. "City" means the ty of Iowa City, Iowa. 2. "City Council" or 'Council" means the governing bo of the City. 3. "Council mem er" means a member of the Council, in uding the Mayor. 4. "Shall" imp es a duty. 5. "Must" st es a requirement. 6. "May" c nfers a power. 7. "Eligi le elector" means a person eligible to register to vote in to a City. 8. "Q lified elector" means a resident of Iowa City who is registered t ote in Iowa City. Page 3 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. 9\a] "Board" includes aboard, commission, committee or other similar enti owever ated. "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, c pany, association, party, committee or any other legal entity. 11. ''Ordinance" means a city law of a general and permanentrfature. 12. easure"I except as provided in Article VII, means anordinance, amendment, resolution r motion. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976; amd. Ord. 8 3227, 3-12-1985; Ord. 05- 4152, 3-1-2 05) ARTICLE I. POWERS OF THE CITY The City shall have all' -wers possible under„Yhhe constitution and laws of this state. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) \ The grant of power to the Citxunder t s Charter is intended to be broad; the mention of a specific power in this Charter i not i ended to be a limitation on the general powers conferred in this article. (Ord. 7 -27 2, 1-2-1976) Section 1.03, Savings Clause. If any provision of this Charter or th application of this Charter to any person or circumstance is held invalid, a invali 'ty shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Charter. (Ord. 76-27 , 1-2-1976 ARTICLE II. CITY COUNCIL The City Council c sists of seven members. As pr vided in Article III, four, to be known as Council member at -large, are to be nominated by ' ible electors of the City at -large, and three, to be kno n as district Council members, are t be nominated by eligible electors of their respectiv districts. The purpose of district divisi s is to ensure City-wide geographic k/,.no on the Council. All Council me bers shall be elected by the qualified ele tors of the City at -large. (Ord. 85-3273, 12-1 985) Page 4 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. Section 2.02. Division Into Council Districts. The ouncil, by ordinance, shall divide the City into three Council distric of substantially equal opulation. These districts are to be designated as Council Distr tt A, Council District B, and uncil District C. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) To be eligible t9 be elected to and to retain a Council positio , a person must be an eligible elector of Iowa tity, and if seeking or elected to represen Council district, must be an eligible elector of�hat Council district. (Ord. 05-4152, 3- -2005) Section 2.04. Terms.\ , At the first election under this Charter, all seven C uncil members are to be elected; the Council member from Council District A, Council istrict C, and the two Council members at -large who receive the greatest number of vo es cast for Council member at -large are to serve for terms of four years, and other Coun 1 members are to serve for terms of two years. Commencing at the next regular City ection, and at all subsequent regular City elections, all Council members elected to f the positions of those whose terms expire shall be elected for terms of four years. (Ord. 7 -2792, 1-2-1976) Section 2.05. Compensation. The Council, by ordinance, shall pres ibe the compensation of the Mayor and the other Council members. The Council shall of adopt such an ordinance during the months of November and December immedi ely following a regular City election. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1- 2005) Section 2.06. Mayor. A. Immediately following t beginning of the terms of Council members elected at the regular City election, the Co cil shall meet and elect from among its members the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern for a to m of two years. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) B. The Mayor is a votin member of the Council, the official representative of the City, presiding officer of the C uncil and its policy spokesperson. The Mayor may add items to the City Council agenda. he Mayor shall present to the City no later than February 28 an annual State of the City message. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) C. The Mayor Pro T m shall act as Mayor during the absence of the Mayor. (Ord. 85- 3227, 3-12-1985) Section 2.07. Gene 1 Powers and Duties, All powers of the ity are vested in the Council, except as otherwise provided by state law or this Charter. rd. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) Section 2.08. nointments. A. The Coyficil shall appoint the City Manager. Page 5 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. B. The Council shall appoint the City Clerk. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-1V3-28-995) C. The Council shall appoint the City Attorney. (Ord. 95-3671, D. he City Manager shall appoint the Chief of the Police Depathe Chief of the Fire partment, subject to approval of the Council. E. Th Council shall appoint all members of the City's board's, except as otherwise provided hy state law. (Ord. 85-3227, 3-12-1985) F. The Cou cil shall fix the amount of compensation, if ny, of persons it appoints and shall provide r the method of compensation of other ity employees. All appointments and promotions f City employees must be made acc ding to job -related criteria and be consistent with n discriminatory and equal empl merit opportunity standards established pursuak to law. (Ord. 95-3671, 3-28- 95) The Council may determikie its own rules an shall maintain records of its proceedings consistent with state law. rd. 76-2792, 1- -1976) Section 2.10. Vacancies. The Council shall fill a vacancy curri g in an elective City office as provided by state law. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Section 2.11. Council Action. Passage of an ordinance, amend nt o resolution requires a majority vote of all the members of the Council except other 'se provided by state law. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1- 2005) Section 2.12. Prohibitions. A. A Council member m not hold any othe City office or be a City employee or elected county official while servi g on the Council nor ld any remunerated City office or employment for at least ne year after leaving the ouncil. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) B With the exception f powers provided in Section .08, a Council member may not dictate, in any marine , the appointment or removal o ny City employee. However, the Council may express is views pertaining to the appoint ent or removal of such employee to the Council appo' tee under whom the employee work (City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk). C. A Council ember may not interfere with the supervisio or direction of any City employee other han the City Manager, City Attorney, or City Cle . Page 6 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. III. NOMINATION, PRIMARY ELECTION AND REGULAR ELECTI A. An eli ible elector of a Council district may become a candidate fo a Council district seat by filin ith the Johnson County Commissioner of Elections a v id petition requesting tha their name be placed on the ballot for that office. U ess otherwise provided by sta law, the petition must be filed not more than ei ty-five (85) days nor fewer than sixty- ' ht (68) days before the date of the election. nless otherwise provided by state law, the pe 'tion must be signed by eligible electors fr the candidate's district equal in number to a least two (2) percent of those who vot to fill the same office at the last regular City electi , but not fewer than ten (10) perso s. B. An eligible elector o the City may become a candida a for an at -large Council seat by filing with the Johnson Co ty Commissioner of Electio s a petition requesting that the candidate's name be placed n the ballot for that offic . Unless otherwise provided by state law, the petition must be filed of more than eighty- f e (85) days nor fewer than sixty- eight (68) days before the date f the election. Unle s otherwise provided by state law, the petition must be signed by eligib electors equal i number to at least two (2) percent of those who voted to fill the same of 'ce at the last egular City election, but not fewer than ten (10) persons. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-1 -2015) Section 3.02. Primary Election. A. If there are more than two candidat or a Council district seat, a primary election must be held for that seat with only the qu ified electors of that Council district eligible to vote. The names of the two candidates w o ceive the highest number of votes in the primary election are to be placed on the al for the regular City election as candidates for that Council seat. (Ord. 05-4152, 3- -2005) B. If there are more than twice as any candid tes as there are at large positions to be filled, there shall be a primary electi n held unless e Council, by ordinance, chooses to have a run-off election. (Ord. 85-3 7, 3-12-1985) A. In the regular City electio , each Council district seat for election shall be listed separately on the ballot and o y the names of candidates n inated from that Council district shall be listed on the allot as candidates for that seat. owever, all qualified electors of the City shall be titled to vote for each candidate. e three Council district seats shall be designated o the ballot as Council District A, Counc District B and Council District C and each shall b elected at -large. B. The at -large Counci}'seats shall be designated on the ballot as sucP� (Ord. 85-3227, 3- 12-1985) Page 7 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. ICLE IV. CITY MANAGER In appo ting a City Manager, the Council shall consider only the qualific ions and fitness of the per n without regard to political or other affiliation. During the' tenure the City Manager sh 1 reside within the City. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) A. The City Ma ger is under the direction and supervision o the Council and holds office at its pleasur A City Manager removed by the Council)entitled to receive termination pay asp vided by contract. (Ord. 15-4621, 5- -2015) B. Upon the resignati or removal of the City Manage , the Council shall appoint an individual qualified to per rm the duties of City Mana r to serve at the pleasure of Council or until a City Mana er is appointed. (Ord. 76- 792, 1-2-1976) The City Manager may designateX qualified City ployee as acting City Manager to perform their duties during a tem rary absenc or disability. If the City Manager does not make such a designation, the Cound shall app int a qualified City employee to perform the duties of the City Manager until they turn. rd. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Section 4.04. Duties of City Manager. A. The City Manager shall be chief admAstrative officer of the City and shall: 1. Ensure that the laws of the CitJ are NXecuted and enforced. 2. Supervise and direct the ad inistratio of City government and the official conduct of employees of the City app inted by the ity Manager including their employment, training, reclassificati n, suspension, discharge as the occasion requires, subject to state law. 3. Appoint the Chief of th Police Department with the approval of the City Co ncil. 4. Supervise the Chief ot the Police Department and including their suspension or ischarge as the occasion req be subject to approval of the City Council. e Chief of the Fire Department of the Fire Department, Such supervision shall not 5. Appoint or employ persons to occupy positions for which i�o other method of appointment is provided y state law or this Charter. 6. Supervise thZensation ministration of the City personnel system, incl ing the determination of the c of all City employees appointed by the Nty Manager subject to this Code or/this Charter. Page 8 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. 7. Supervise the performance of all contracts for work to be done for the ty, supe vise all purchases of materials and supplies, and assure that such materi s and suppli are received and are of specified quality and character. 8. pervise and manage all public improvements, works and and rtakings of the City, and all ity-owned property including buildings, plants, systems, d enterprises, and have charge o heir construction, improvement, repair, and mainten ce except where otherwise provi ed by state law. 9. Supervise he making and preservation of all surveys, aps, plans, drawings, specifications and es i ates for the City. 10. Provide forth issuance and revocation of licens and permits authorized by state law or City ordinanc nd cause a record thereof to b maintained. 11. Prepare and subm to the Council the annua udgets in the form prescribed by state law. 12. Provide the Council an emized written onthly financial report. 13. Attend Council meetings a d keep the ouncil fully advised of the financial and other conditions of the City and its nee 14. See that the business affairs of e ity are transacted in an efficient manner and that accurate records of all City business ar aintained and made available to the public, except as otherwise provided by state law. 15. Provide necessary and reason le cl tcal, research, and professional assistance to boards within limitations of the buds t. 16. Perform such other and fur her duties as\en may direct. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) B. The City Manager, in perform' g the foregoing : 1. Present recommendati ns and programs til and participate in any discussion by the Council of an matters pertaining ts of the City Manager. 2. Cause the examinat n and investigation of the affairs d any department or the conduct of any employee un er supervision of the City Manager. \ 3. Execute contrac on behalf of the City when authorized by e Council. (Ord. 85- 3227, 3-12-1985) Section 4.05. In li ili • Pr hi ite Acts. Except for the exerci of the right to vote, the City Manager shall not take part any election of Council embers. This prohibition shall in no way limit the City Manager's duty to make available blic records as provided by state law or this Charter. (Ord. 76-2792, 1- 2-1976) Page 9 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. ARTICLE,V. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES A. With the ception of the Community Police Review Board, the XUncil may establish boards in additi to those required by state law and shall specify a title, duties, length of term, qualificatio of members and other appropriate matters. e Council shall consider the available demo aphics of board and commission member and applicants in making appointments in an a ort to make appointments reflective o he community. The Council may reduce or increas a board's duties, transfer duties fro one board to another or dissolve any board, exc6pt as otherwise provided by stat aw or this Charter. B. There shall be a permanent Community Police ew Board, which shall have vested in it the following minimu powers: 1. To hold at least one ommunity forum e ch year for the purpose of hearing views on the policies, practices, and ocedures of the wa City Police Department; and 2. To make recommendat ns regardi such policies, practices, and procedures to the City Council; and 3. To investigate claims of mid independent reports of its findings to 4. The authority to subpoena ict by sworn police officers and to issue ity Council; and ses. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) The Council shall, subject to the re uiremen of state law, seek to provide broad representation on all boards. The Council shal establish procedures to give at least thirty days' notice of vacancies before hey are filled d shall encourage applications by residents. Council procedures r the removal of embers shall be consistent with state law. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005• amd. Ord. 15-4621,-19-2015) Section 5.03. Rules. A. The Council shall est lish rules and procedures Nr the operation of all boards, which must include but are not mite' to, the adoption of by-1 s and rules pertaining to open meetings and open reco ds. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) B. The Council shall pecify, for each board, methods for i formal and formal communication with ouncil, time schedules for the completi n of reports requested by Council and such rul as it deems appropriate. C. A board may e ablish additional rules and procedures that a e consistent with state law, Council rules, nd this Charter. (Ord. 76-2792, 1-2-1976) Page 10 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. ARTICLE VI. CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES ` Th Council, by ordinance, shall prescribe limitations on the amount of campaign cont butions made to a candidate for election to Council by a person as defined in this Chart (Ord. 95-3671, 3-28-1995) The Council,\inannce, may prescribe procedures requiring the disclosure of the amount, sound of contributions received and expenditures made by (1) each candidate foto Council and (2) any and all other persons, for the purpose of aiding or seccandidate's nomination or election. (Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) Section 6.03.Within this ant 'bution" shall be defined as that term is defined in chapter 68A ("campaign of th Code of Iowa. (Ord. 05 -�152, 3-1-2005; amd. Ord. 15-4621, 5- 19-2015) Section 6.04. Violations. The Council, by ordinance, shall e limitations and disclosure require when appropriate, conditions for th elected, consistent with state law. (( ARTICLE VII. INITIATIVE AND RE Section 7.01. General Provisions. A. Authority. scribe: (1,� penalties for the violation of the contribution ents it Otablishes pursuant to this Section; and (2) revo ation of a candidate's right to serve on Council if -4152, 3-1-2005) i v'EREN UM 1. Initiative. The eligible electors have the ri ht to propose measures to the Council and, if the Council fails to ad pt a measure so propos d without any change in substance, to have the measure submitt to the voters at an electio . 2. Referendum. T e eligible electors have the right o require reconsideration by the Council of an existing m asure and, if the Council fails to re al such measure, to have it submitted to the voter at an election. 3. DeftnitioONithin this article, "measure" means all ordilwces, amendments, resolutions or moti ns of a legislative nature, however designated, Ivhich (a) are of a permanent rather han temporary character and (b) include a propos ion enacting, amending or rep aling a new or existing law, policy or plan, as opposed one providing for the executio or administration of a law, policy or plan already enacte by Council. Page 11 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. B. Limitations. 1. Subject Matter. The right of initiative and referendum shall not extend any of the follow g: a. measure of an executive or administrative nature, includ* g, but not limited to, pers nel decisions. b. The Ci budget. c. The appr riation of money. d. The levy of t es or special assessments. e. The issuance o eneral obligation and revenu onds. f. The letting of cont cts. g. Salaries of City empl ees. h. Any measure required N be enacted by state or federal law. i. Amendments to this C j. Amendments affecting the Cit zo ng ordinance or the land use maps of the comprehensive plan, including the district Wn maps. k. Public improvements subseq nt o City Council action to authorize acquisition of property for that public im oven ent, or notice to bidders for that public improvement, whichever occurs earlier. Public i provement" shall mean any building or construction work. 2. Resubmission. No initiative or referendu\theme on shall be filed within two years after the same measure or a measur substantially has been submitted to the voters at an election. 3. Council Repeal, Amen ent and Reenactment. No easure proposed by initiative petition and adopted by the vo of the Council without subm Sion to the voters, or adopted by the voters pursua to this article, may for two yea thereafter be repealed or amended except by a vote of a people, unless provision is othe ise made in the original initiative measure. No meas re referred by referendum petition a repealed by the vote of the Council without sub ission to the voters, or repealed by the ter-, pursuant to this article, may be reenacted or two years thereafter except by vote of th people, unless provision is otherwise de in the original referendum petition. C. Construction. 1. Scope of Po er. It is intended that this article confer broad initiativ nd referendum powers pon the eligible electors of the City. Page 12 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. 2. Initiative. It is intended that (a) no initiative petition will be invalid be use it repeals a existing measure in whole or in part by virtue of proposing a new easure and (b) an initi tive petition may amend an existing measure. 3. Ref endum. It is intended that a referendum petition may re eal a measure in whole or in pa . D. Effect of Fili Petition. The filing of an initiative or referen m petition does not suspend or invalid a any measure under consideration. Such easure shall remain in full force and effect unti 'ts amendment or repeal by Council pur ant to Section 7.05A or until a majority of the quali 'ed electors voting on a measure vot to repeal or amend the measure and the vote i:�certified. E. City Obligations. An i itiative or referendum vote hich repeals an existing measure in whole or in part does no affect any obligations en red into by the City, its agencies or any person in reliance on th measure during the ti a it was in effect. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19- 2015) Section 7.02. Commencement o roceedings: Affidavit. A. Commencement. One or mor qualified ectors, hereinafter referred to as the "petitioners," may commence initia 've or Clerk an affidavit stating they will su rvi responsible for filing it in proper form, the address to which all relevant notice initiative measure or citing the measu a s, ryferendum proceedings by filing with the City e the circulation of the petition and will be ting their names and addresses and specifying re to be sent, and setting out in full the proposed itlght to be reconsidered. B. Affidavit. The City Clerk shall a cept the ffidavit for filing if on its face it appears to have signatures of one or more qu ified electo s. The City Clerk shall issue the appropriate petition forms to the petitionersEd e same day th affidavit is accepted for filing. The City Clerk shall cause to be prepared have availabl to the public, forms and affidavits suitable for the commenceme�-4152, of proceedings and a preparation of initiative and referendum petitions. (Ord. 0 3-1-2005) A. Number of Signature . Initiative and referendum petiti s must be signed by eligible electors equal in number o at least ten percent (10%) of the tuber of persons who voted in the last regular City e ection, but such signatures of eligible el tors shall be no fewer than ten. (Res.16-258,-29-2016)[November 2016 Special Electi B. Form and Conte t. All papers of a petition prepared for filing mus e substantially uniform in size and Mle and must be assembled as one instrument. Each rson signing shall provide, and t e petition form shall provide space for, the signature, pri ed name, address of the per on signing and the date the signature is executed. Petitions p epared for circulation must ontain or have attached thereto throughout their circulation the full text of the measure roposed or sought to be reconsidered. The petition filed with the City Clerk need hav attached to it only one copy of the measure being proposed or referred. Page 13 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. C. Affidavit of Circulator. Each paper of a petition containing signatures must ve attached to it when filed an affidavit executed by an eligible elector certifyin .the number of sign ures on the paper, that the elector personally circulated it, that �ine natures were affixed i the elector's presence, that the elector believes them /ha signatures of the perso whose names they purport to be and that each sign opportunity before sign g to read the full text of the measure proposed or be reconsidered. Anyperson ing a false affidavit will be liable to criminal penarovided by state law. D. Time for FifIng Initiative Petitions. Signatures on an inX iative petition must be secured and the petition fi d within six months after the date the ffidavit required under Section 7.02A was filed. E. Time for Filing R ferendum Petitions. Referend petitions may be filed within sixty days after final adoptio by the Council of the meas a sought to be reconsidered, or subsequently at any tim more than two years aft such final adoption. The signatures on a referendum petition m t be secured during t sixty days after such final adoption; however, if the petition is 'led more than two y airs after final adoption, the signatures must be secured within six Months after the d to the affidavit required under Section 7.02A was filed. F. Revocation of Signature. Pi`ior to the ti e a petition is filed with the City Clerk, a signatory may revoke their signature for y reason by filing with the City Clerk a statement of their intent to revoke their gnature. After a petition is filed a signatory may not revoke their signature. The City�ler shall cause to be prepared and have available to the public, forms suitable for the rev o tion of petition signatures. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19- 2015) A. Validity of a Petition. A petitio is valid Xit contains the minimum required signatures by eligible electors in the require form and th the required content and accompanied by the affidavit of circulator as set f th in Section 03. The petition shall be examined by the City Clerk before it is accepted f r filing. If the pet tion appears valid on its face it shall be accepted for filing. If it lacks th required number of signatures it shall be considered invalid and returned to the pe tioners. Petitions which have been accepted for filing are valid unless written objectio are filed with the City Clerk within five working days after the petition is received. B. Hearing on Objection , Objections Committee. Written objections timely filed with the City Clerk shall be conside ed by an objections committee made up of the Mayor and City Clerk and one member (o he Council chosen by the Council by ballot, and a majority decision shall be final. T e hearing on the objections shall be held within ten days of receipt of the objections. C. Court Review. T the extent allowed bylaw, court review of the Objections Committee's actions shall be by writ of certiorari. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) Page 14 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. Section 7.05. Action on Petitions. A. Action by Council. When an initiative or referendum petition has be determined valid, the Council shall promptly consider the proposed initiative mea re or reconsider the refe ed measure. If the Council fails to adopt a proposed initiati a measure and fails to adopt a m asure which is similar in substance within sixty days, o if the Council fails to repeal the ferred measure within thirty days after/ngsshall h etition was finally determined lid, it shall submit the proposed or reure to the qualified electors of the City as h einafter prescribed. If at any time mthirty days before a scheduled initiati a or referendum election the Cous the proposed initiative measure or adopts measure which is similar in subif the Council repeals a referred measure, th 'nitiative or referendum procall terminate and the proposed or referred asure shall notbe submitteters. B. Submission to V 1. Initiative. If requiriN by this section, t e vote of the City on a proposed measure shall be held at the first legallyermissible el tion date more than forty days after the expiration of the sixty day perio provide/df consideration in Section 7.05A, provided that the initiative petition was fil no fehan 80 days prior to the deadline imposed by state law for the submission of ball t ques to the Commissioner of Elections. 2. Referendum. If required by ' section, the vote of the City on a referred measure shall be held at the first legally permis le election date more than forty days after the expiration of the thirty day period pr i\refer reconsideration in Section 7.05A, provided that the referendum petition was fil d nthan 50 days prior to the deadline imposed by state law for the submission of Hotns to the Commissioner of Elections. The Council may provide for a special efereection on a referred measure any time more than 120 days after the fili of thndum petition with the City Clerk. C. Ballot. Copies of the propo ed or referred m asure shall be made available to the qualified electors at the polls d shall be advertis at the City's expense in the manner required for "questions" in se tion 376.5 of the Iowa ode. The subject matter and purpose of the referred or proposed easure shall be indicate on the ballot. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19- 2015) A. Initiative. If a major ty of the qualified electors voting on a roposed initiative measure vote in its fa , it shall be considered adopted upon cer 'fication of the election results. The adopted m asure shall be treated in all respects in the s e manner as measures of the same ind adopted by the Council, except as provided ' Section 7.01B(3). If conflicting measur are approved by majority vote at the same electio the one receiving the greate number of affirmative votes shall prevail to the extent f such conflict. Page 15 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. B. Referendum. If a majority of the qualified electors voting on a referred measure yzte in favor of repealing the measure, it shall be considered repealed upon certificatio of the election results. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) The Council sh 11 not set, except by Charter amendment, conditions or r�juirements affecting initiate and referendum. (Ord. 15-4621, 5-19-2015) ARTICLE VIII. CHAR R AMENDMENTS AND REVIEW Section 8.01. Charter Am n ments. This Charter may be amen d only by one of the followin ethods: A. The Council, by resolutio , may submit a propose mendment to the voters at the first legally permissible electio date consistent with ction 7.05(B) of this Charter, and the proposed amendment becom s effective when a proved by a majority of those voting. B. The Council, by ordinance, ma amend the C rter. However, within thirty (30) days of publication of the ordinance, if a p tition valid nder the provisions of section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa is filed with the Coun il, the C uncil must submit the amending ordinance to the voters at the first legally permissi le elei tion date consistent with Section 7.05(B) of this Charter, and the amendment does no be ome effective until approved by a majority of those voting. C. Petitions. 1. Action by Council. If a petitio valid u der the provisions of section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa is filed with the Council p posing a amendment to the Charter, the Council shall promptly consider the proposed mendment. f the Council fails to adopt a proposed amendment which is similar in subst nce within six days, it shall submit the proposed amendment to the qualified electors f the City as her "nafter prescribed. If at any time more than thirty days before the sc eduled election the ouncil adopts a proposed amendment which is similar in su stance, the amendmen roceedings shall terminate and the proposed amendment shall n t be submitted to the vot s. 2. Amendment. If requir d by this section, the vote of e City on the proposed amendment shall be held at the first legally permissible election ate consistent with Section 8.01(C)(1) of this Cha er, and the amendment becomes a ctive if approved by a majority of those voting. (Ord 05-4152, 3-1-2005) 3. Ballot. Copies of t e proposed amendment shall be made ava able to the qualified electors at the poll and shall be advertised at the City's expense . the manner required for "questions" in ection 376.5 of the Iowa Code. The subject matt and purpose of the proposed amendme t shall be indicated on the ballot. Page 16 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. Section 8.02. Charter Review Commission. The Cou il, using the procedures prescribed in Article V, shall establish a Charte eview Commissi at lis Ceast once every ten years following the effective date of this rter. The Commissio consisting of at least nine members, shall review the existing arter and may, within elve months recommend any Charter amendments that it eems fit to the Council. The C ncil shall either exercise its power of amendment pur ant to Section 8.O1B of the Cha ter on a matter recommended by the Commissionyt submit such amendments to th voters in the form prescribed by the Commison, n, and an amendment becomes effective YXhen approved by a majority of those votin Ord. 05-4152, 3-1-2005) CHARTER COMPARATWE TABLE The Home Rule Charter is et out in this volume as a46pted by the voters on November 15, 1973, and by ordinance 76- 792, on January 2, 197 . The following table shows the disposition of amendments t the Charter: Ordinance Date Disposition Number \ 77-2826 3-15- 6.01 1977 77-2858 9-6- 7.0513 1977 77-2864 9-6- 3.01 1977 85-3227 3-12- Defi itions 7,8, 2.01, .03, 2.05 - 2.08, 3.01- 3.03, 4.04, 5.02, 1985 6.0 ,7.01-7.05,8.01, .02 85-3228 3-12- 6 2 1985 85-3273 12-17- 2.01 1985 90-3462 6-26- 7.03A, 7.04A 1990 95-3671 3-2 - 2.0613, 2.08C,E, 3.01A, 6.01, 7.04D 19 5 05-41S2 3 - Definitions 11,12, 2.03, 2.05, 2.11, 2.12B, 3. A, 3.02A, 4.04A, 005 5.02, 5.03A, 6.02, 6.03, 6.04, 7.01, 7.02, 7.03B,C,E, 7.04A,B,C, 7.05, 7.06, 8.01, 8.02 Res.07-262 8-31- 5.01 2007 Page 17 The following is a clean copy of the Iowa City Charter amended as proposed. 15-4621 Petition Page 18 I � I le- 1 -ir- % .7 d--% W- I A--% A x I A d- w --ir- XI Original Charter Commission 1973 Chair William Meardon Vice Chair Patricia Cain David Bald Dale Welt (r laced Llyod Berger) Robert Corrig n Penny[ avidse Brad DeCounte James Knight Clayton Ringgenb rg 1984 Chair John Balmer Patricia Cain Penny Davidsen Gary Goodwin Barry Matsumoto Joel Mintzer Clayton Ringgenberg Glenn Roberts Dale Welt Chair A. John McDonald Patt Cain Paul Egli Mary Geasland Jeff McCullough Kathy Penningroth Clayton Ringgenberg Anne Marie Rhodes Craig Willis Charter Review Commission 2004 Chair William Sueppel Andy Chappell Penny Davidsen John Balmer (replaced by Nate reen) Karen Kubby Vicki Lensing Naomi Novick Lynn Rowat Kevin Werner Chair Andy Chappell Steve Atkins Karrie Craig Karen Kubby Mark Schantz Melvin Shaw Anna Moyers Stone Adam Sullivan Dee Vanderhoef Item Number: IP4. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 2, 2025 The National Community Survey: 2024 Report Results - Iowa City, IA Attachments: The National Community Survey: 2024 Report Results - Iowa City, IA Iowa City, IA The National Community Survey Report of Results 2024 Report by: FJ National Research Center POWERED BY POLCO POIC0 Visit us online! www.polco.us Charter AA1'& Transoarenev Initiative iAU"AMMNFpq nwxwm"REMA H National Research Center at Polco is a charter member of the AAPOR Transparency Initiative, providing clear disclosure of our sound and ethical survey research practices. About The NCSTM The National Community SurveyTM (The NCSTM) report is about the "livability" of Iowa City. A livable community is a place that is P 0I C 0 not simply habitable, but that is desirable. It is not only where �1111111X people do live, but where they want to live. The survey was developed by the experts from National Research Center at Polco. Great communities are partnerships of the government, private WIF National sector, community -based organizations and residents, all geographically connected. The NCS captures residents' opinions Research considering ten central facets of a community: • Economy • Mobility • Community Design • Utilities • Safety • Natural Environment • Parks and Recreation • Health and Wellness • Education, Arts, and Culture • Inclusivity and Engagement Center POWERED BY POLCO The report provides the opinions of a representative sample of 277 residents of the City of Iowa City collected from September 19th, 2024 to November 8th, 2024. The margin of error around any reported percentage is 5.9% for all respondents and the response rate for the 2024 survey was 8%. Survey results were weighted so that the demographic profile of respondents was representative of the demographic profile of adults in Iowa City. Education, Arts, & C.lture Natural Environment Parks Recre Safety Mobility Utilities Economy Conan unity \ Design Inclusivity & Engagemcnt alth ellness How the results are reported For the most part, the percentages presented in the following tabs represent the "percent positive." Most commonly, the percent positive is the combination of the top two most positive response options (i.e., excellent/good, very safe/somewhat safe, etc.). On many of the questions in the survey respondents may answer "don't know." The proportion of respondents giving this reply is shown in the full set of responses included in the tab "Complete data." However, these responses have been removed from the analyses presented in most of the tabs. In other words, the tables and graphs display the responses from respondents who had an opinion about a specific item. Comparisons to benchmarks NRC's database of comparative resident opinion is comprised of resident perspectives gathered in surveys from over 500 communities whose residents evaluated the same kinds of topics on The National Community Survey. The comparison evaluations are from the most recent survey completed in each community in the last five years. NRC adds the latest results quickly upon survey completion, keeping the benchmark data fresh and relevant. The communities in the database represent a wide geographic and population range. In each tab, Iowa City's results are noted as being "higher" than the benchmark, "lower" than the benchmark, or "similar" to the benchmark, meaning that the average rating given by Iowa City residents is statistically similar to or different (greater or lesser) than the benchmark. Being rated as "higher" or "lower" than the benchmark means that Iowa City's average rating for a particular item was more than 10 points different than the benchmark. If a rating was "much higher" or "much lower," then Iowa City's average rating was more than 20 points different when compared to the benchmark. In addition to these national benchmarks, comparisons were also made to a smaller cohort of communities that aligned more closely to the demographics in Iowa City. This cohort included other college towns. Comparisons to these communities can be found throughout the report and in a separate table in the Custom Benchmarks tab. Trends over time Trend data for Iowa City represent important comparison data and should be examined for improvements or declines.' Deviations from stable trends over time represent opportunities for understanding how local policies, programs, or public information may have affected residents' opinions. Changes between survey years have been noted with an arrow and the percent difference. If the difference is greater than 7 percentage points between the 2017 and 2024 surveys, the change is statistically significant. 1. In 2020, The NCS survey was updated to include new and refreshed items. Consequently, some of the trends may be impacted due to wording modifications that could have potentially altered the meaning of the item for the respondent. Methods Polco Selecting survey recipients All households within Iowa City were eligible to participate in the survey. A list of all households within the zip codes serving Iowa City was purchased from Polco's mailing vendor, Go -Dog Direct, based on updated listings from the United States Postal Service. Since some of the zip codes that serve the Iowa City households may also serve addresses that lie outside of the community, the exact geographic location of each housing unit was compared to community boundaries using the most current municipal boundary file. Addresses located outside of Iowa City boundaries were removed from the list of potential households to survey. From that list, addresses were randomly selected as survey recipients, with multi -family housing units (defined as those with a unit number) sampled at a rate of 5:3 compared to single family housing units. An individual within each household was randomly selected using the "birthday method". The birthday method selects a person within the household by asking the "person who most recently had a birthday" to complete the questionnaire. The underlying assumption in this method is that day of birth has no relationship to the way people respond to surveys. This instruction was contained in the introduction of the survey. Conducting the survey The 3,500 randomly selected households received mailings beginning on September 19th, 2024 and data collection for the survey remained open for 7 weeks. The first mailing was a postcard inviting the household to participate in the survey. The final mailing was a reminder postcard inviting the household one final time to participate in the survey. All mailings included a web link to give residents the opportunity to respond to the survey online, as well as QR codes to further encourage participation. The survey was available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Arabic. All mailings contained paragraphs in all languages instructing participants on how to complete the survey in their preferred language. About 5% of the 3,500 mailed invitations or surveys were returned because the household address was vacant or the postal service was unable to deliver the survey as addressed. Of the remaining 3,340 households that received the invitations to participate, 277 completed the survey, providing an overall response rate of 8%. Of the 277 responses, 270 were completed in English, 2 were completed in Spanish, 1 was completed in French, 1 was completed in Chinese, and 3 were completed in Arabic. The response rate was calculated using AAPOR's response rate #2 for mailed surveys of unnamed persons.2 It is customary to describe the precision of estimates made from surveys by a "level of confidence" and accompanying "confidence interval" (or margin of error). A traditional level of confidence, and the one used here, is 95%. The 95% confidence interval can be any size and quantifies the sampling error or imprecision of the survey results because some residents' opinions are relied on to estimate all residents' opinions. The margin of error for the Iowa City survey is no greater than plus or minus 5.9 percentage points around any given percent reported for all respondents (277 completed surveys). In addition to the randomly selected "probability sample" of households, a link to an online open -participation survey was publicized by the City. The open -participation survey was identical to the random sample survey, with two small updates; it asked a question to confirm the respondent was a resident of Iowa City and also a question about where they heard about the survey. The open -participation survey was open to all city residents and became available on October 11th, 2024. The survey remained open for 4 weeks. The data presented in the following tabs exclude the open participation survey data, but a tab at the end provides the complete frequency of responses to questions by the open -participation respondents. Analyzing the data Responses from mailed surveys were entered into an electronic dataset using a "key and verify" method, where all responses are entered twice and compared to each other. Any discrepancies were resolved in comparison to the original survey form. Range checks as well as other forms of quality control were also performed. Responses from surveys completed on Polco were downloaded and merged with the mailed survey responses. The demographics of the survey respondents were compared to those found in the 2020 Census and 2022 American Community Survey estimates for adults in Iowa City. The primary objective of weighting survey data is to make the survey respondents reflective of the larger population of the community. The characteristics used for weighting were age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, housing type, and housing tenure. No adjustments were made for design effects. Weights were calculated using an iterative, multiplicative raking model known as the ANES Weighting Algorithm.3 The results of the weighting scheme for the probability sample are presented in the following table. NRC aligns demographic labels with those used by the U.S. Census for reporting purposes, when possible. Some categories (e.g., age, race/Hispanic origin, housing type, and length of residency) are combined into smaller subgroups. Unweighted Weighted Target' 18-34 21 % 56% 35-54 26% 21 % 22% 55+ 53% 22% 22% Hispanic No, not of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or Spanish origin 96% 96% 94% origin Yes, I consider myself to be of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or 4% 4% 6% Spanish origin Housing Own 70% 46% 46% tenure Rent 30% 54% 54% Housing type Attached 38% 58% 58% Detached 62% 42% 42% Race & Not white alone 16% 24% 24% Hispanic origin White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 84% 76% 76% Sex Man 42% 49% 49% Woman 58% 51 % 51 % Sex/age Man 18-34 8% 27% 27% Man 35-54 11% 11% 11% Man 55+ 23% 11% 11% Woman 18-34 11% 29% 29% 11 Woman 35-54 16% Woman 55+ 30% 10% 10% 12% The survey datasets were analyzed using all or some of a combination of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), R, Python and Tableau. For the most part, the percentages presented in the reports represent the "percent positive." The percent positive is the combination of the top two most positive response options (i.e., excellent/good, very safe/somewhat safe, essential/very important, etc.), or, in the case of resident behaviors/participation, the percent positive represents the proportion of respondents indicating "yes" or participating in an activity at least once a month. On many of the questions in the survey respondents may answer "don't know." The proportion of respondents giving this reply is shown in the full set of responses included in the tab "Complete data". However, these responses have been removed from the analyses presented in the reports. In other words, the tables and graphs display the responses from respondents who had an opinion about a specific item. Contact Iowa City funded this research. Please contact Kirk Lehmann of Iowa City at KLehmann@iowa-city.org if you have any questions about the survey. Study Limitations All public opinion research is subject to unmeasured error. While the methodologies employed for this survey were designed to minimize this error as much as possible, these other sources of potential error should be acknowledged. Non -response error arises when those who were selected to participate in the survey did not do so, and may have different opinions or experiences than those who did respond. Coverage error refers to the possibility that some respondents that should have been included in the surveyed population were not (e.g., for a general resident survey, USPS mailing lists may exclude certain types of housing units, such as multi -family buildings where mail is delivered to a common area rather than to a specific unit (though this is rare), or where mail is received at a PO box instead of the at household's physical location. Finally, recall bias occurs when respondents may not perfectly remember their experiences in the past year (such as participation in social or civic events), and social desirability bias may cause respondents to answer in ways they think cast their responses in a more favorable light. Survey Validity See the Polco Knowledge Base article on survey validity at https://info.polco.us/knowledge/statistical-vali 2. See AAPOR's Standard Definitions for more information at https://aapor.org/standards-and-ethics/standard-definitions/ 3. Pasek, J. (2014). ANES Weighting Algorithm. Retrieved from https://surveyinsights.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Full-anesrake-paper.pdf 4. Targets come from the 2020 Census and 2022 American Community Survey Key Findings Highest -performing areas: • Several items related to mobility received ratings higher than the national average and custom benchmarks including the overall quality of the transportation system, ease of travel by public transportation, bus and transit services, using public transportation instead of driving, and walking or biking instead of driving. • In a first-time ask, several items related to inclusivity and engagement were applauded by residents and scored higher than the national averages. Notably, both attracting people from diverse backgrounds and opportunities to participate in community matters scored above the national and custom benchmarks. • The overall image or reputation of Iowa City scored higher than other college towns. Several items related to quality of life remained on par with other community averages including the City as a place to retire, raise children, and as a place to live. • Residents indicated they felt safe from property crime, violent crime, and from fire, flood, or other natural disaster in a first-time ask scoring on par with other similar communities. • Items related to education, arts, and culture not only received higher than the national and custom benchmarks but about 9 in 10 residents gave high marks to the overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts, opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities, community support for the arts, and public library services. Lowest -performing areas: • Certain items related to community design were asked for the first time and received similar ratings to the national average. However, some items experienced downward trends including public places where people want to spend time, the overall quality of new development, the overall appearance, and code enforcement. • Health services and availability of preventative health services saw a downward trend from the 2017 iteration. Additionally, affordability experienced a statistically significant decline in quality food, quality health care, quality mental health care, and quality childcare/preschool. • K-12 education and adult educational opportunities displayed a downward trend from the previous survey, the latter item, however, scored above the national average. • When asked to assess priorities, residents offered high ratings of importance (81 % essential or very important) and relatively low overall quality rating (66%) to Iowa City's overall economic health indicating an area of focus for the city. Furthermore, some items related to economy saw a statistically significant decline from the 2017 survey including the overall economic health, Iowa City as a place to work, and employment opportunities. Other notable results: • In a unique question to the community, residents were asked to rate their support level of a local 1 % sales tax for public purposes. Of the 7 options, residents supported investment in streets, bridges, and sidewalks (repair and new construction) (72% strongly support or support), investment in affordable housing (69%), and provision of new and modernized parks, trials, and natural areas (62%). • When asked how many times per week, averaged over a year, residents used certain types of transportation: 54% of participants indicated they drove a vehicle alone, 37% indicated they walked, and 10% indicated they carpooled five or more times a week. Areas of greatest change since 2017: Of the 123 evaluative questions included in both the 2017 and current survey iterations, 96 were statistically similar to previous results. Upward trends were seen in 5 items, while 22 ratings decreased since 2017. Changes are considered statistically significant if the 2024 rating was greater than +/- 7% from the previous survey effort. The most significant of those trends are listed below. Increases - Bus or transit services (+13%) - Storm water management (storm drainage, dams, levees, etc.) (+10%) - Ease of travel by bicycle in Iowa City (+9%) - Ease of travel by public transportation in Iowa City (+9%) - Preservation of natural areas (open space, farmlands, and greenbelts) (+8%) Decreases - Overall quality of new development in Iowa City (-24%) - Availability of affordable quality food (-20%) - Overall economic health of Iowa City (-15%) - Availability of affordable quality health care (-15%) - Availability of preventative health services (-15%) 7 Facets of livability Polco Every jurisdiction must balance limited resources while meeting resident needs and striving to optimize community livability. To this end, it is helpful to know what aspects of the community are most important to residents and which they perceive as being of higher or lower quality. It is especially helpful to know when a facet of livability is considered of high importance but rated as lower quality, as this should be a top priority to address. Quality and Importance by the Numbers The table below shows the proportion of residents who rated the community facets positively for quality and the priority (importance) placed on each. Also displayed is whether local quality ratings were lower, similar, or higher L Quality % excellent or good 92% 80% F- 79% C 74% E 73% 72% 70% r 69% 66% 60 vs. national benchmark L Higher ■ Much higher ❑ Similar Facet of .. Education, Arts, and Culture Health and Wellness Parks and Recreation Utilities Natural Environment Safety Inclusivity and Engagement Mobility Economy Community Design Quality/Importance Gap Analysis Importance % essential or very important 71% 74% 77' 86% 77' 67% 8( 8 8 65% vs. national benchmark ❑ Similar �o The gap analysis chart below shows the same data as above; however, this chart more clearly illustrates the comparative differences in quality and importance ratings for each facet, as well as the absolute ratings for each. Utilities Quality Importance 86% Mobility Quality 69% IF81% Importance 3% Economy Quality Q66% Importance Safety Quality O 72% Importance 80% Education, Arts, and C.. Quality Importance 77% Natural Environment Quality 073% Importance 77% Parks and Recreation Quality 079% Importance 74% Health and Wellness Quality 080% Importance 71 % Inclusivity and Engage.. Quality 070% Importance 67% Community Design Quality 60% Importance (n 65% ❑ Quality ❑ Importance 8 POICO Quality of Life Measuring community livability starts with assessing the quality of life of those who live there, and ensuring that the community is attractive, accessible, and welcoming to all. The overall quality of life in Iowa City, 2024 Excellent 30% Fair 15% Poor 1 % Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Iowa City. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 86% Iowa City as a place to live 84% The overall quality of life Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following. (% very or somewhat likely) 2018 2020 2022 2024 86% Recommend living in Iowa City to someone who asks 73% Remain in Iowa City for the next five years Please rate each of the following in the Iowa City community. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 — 85% Overall image or reputation 54% vs. national vs. custom benchmark$ benchmarks Simila, Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Higher 8. Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 9. Comparison to the custom benchmark is shown. A description of the custom benchmark cohort can found in the About section of the report. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 9 POIC0 Governance Strong local governments produce results that meet the needs of residents while making the best use of available resources, and are responsive to the present and future needs of the community as a whole. Overall confidence in Iowa City government, 2024 Excellent 13% Good Fair Poor 13% Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Iowa City. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 76% Public information services 77% Overall customer service by Iowa City employees Please rate the following categories of Iowa City government performance. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 The value of services for the taxes paid to 57% Iowa City The overall direction that Iowa City is taking 57% The job Iowa City government does at 65% welcoming resident involvement Overall confidence in Iowa City government 56% Generally acting in the best interest of the 59% community 55% Being honest lls� 42% A31% vs. national vs. custom benchmark10 benchmark" Similar Similcu Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Higher Higher Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Being open and transparent to the public 052% Similar Similar Informing residents about issues facing the •51% Similar Similar community 10 Treating all residents fairly 058% Similar Similar • 65% Treating residents with respect Similar Similar Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 Attended a local public meeting 14% Contacted Iowa City elected officials to express your opinion 22% Contacted the City of Iowa City for help or information Watched a local public meeting 49% Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar 27% Similar Similar Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following? (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 75% Similar Similar The City of Iowa City lls The Federal Government —43% Similar Similar 10. Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 11. Comparison to the custom benchmark is shown. A description of the custom benchmark cohort can found in the About section of the report. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. is 3,i Pol[o Economy Local governments work together with private and nonprofit businesses, and with the community at large, to foster sustainable growth, create jobs, and promote a thriving local economy. Overall economic health of Iowa City, 2024 Excellent 11 % Good Fair Poor 6% 29% Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. (% excellent or good) vs. national vs. custom 2018 2020 2022 2024 benchmark12 benchmark" 66% ouiiiiai 0uiivai Overall economic health 1 Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Iowa City. (% excellent or good) Iowa City as a place to work Iowa City as a place to visit 2018 2020 2022 2024 80% 67% Na 75% 71% Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Iowa City. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 61% Economic development Please rate each of the following in the Iowa City community. (% excellent or good) Overall quality of business and service establishments Variety of business and service establishments 2018 2020 2022 2024 79% • 70% Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar 54% W 73% Higher Similar Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area Employment opportunities Shopping opportunities Cost of living 54% 66% Similar Similar Higher Similar Similar Similar What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be: (% very or somewhat positive) What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be: 2018 2020 2022 2024 23% Similar Similar 12. Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 13. Comparison to the custom benchmark is shown. A description of the custom benchmark cohort can found in the About section of the report. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 13 POI CO Mobility The ease with which residents can move about their communities, whether for commuting, leisure, or recreation, plays a major role in the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in the community. Overall quality of the transportation system in Iowa City, 2024 Excellent Good Fair Poor 30% 38% 22% 9% Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. (% excellent or good) vs. national vs. custom 2018 2020 2022 2024 benchmark" benchmark's Overall quality of the transportation • Higher Higher system Please also rate each of the following in the Iowa City community. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 Traffic flow on major streets 57% Similar Similar Ease of public parking 38% Lower Similar 69% Similar Similar Ease of travel by car 59% Ease of travel by public transportation % Much higher Higher 66% Ease of travel by bicycle >1 Similar Similar Ease of walking 75% NN Higher Similar 14 Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months. (% yes) 2018 2020 2022 2024 55% Used public transportation instead of _ d . . T Much highelMuch higher I Ving Carpooled with other adults or children —58% Higher Similar instead of driving alone 85% Much higher Higher Walked or biked instead of driving 07111 Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Iowa City. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 59% Similar Similar Traffic enforcement 0 60% Similar Similar Traffic signal timing Street repair 38% Similar Similar * 72% Similar Similar Street cleaning 60% Similar Similar Street lighting 56% Similar Similar Snow removal 57% Similar Similar Sidewalk maintenance 76% Much higher Higher Bus or transit services 14. Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 15. Comparison to the custom benchmark is shown. A description of the custom benchmark cohort can found in the About section of the report. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. Community Design A well -designed community enhances the quality of life for its residents by encouraging smart land use and zoning, ensuring that affordable housing is accessible to all, and providing access to parks and other green spaces. Overall design or layout of Iowa City's residential and commercial areas, 2024 Excellent 18% Good Fair Poor 12% 28% 43% Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. (% excellent or good) vs. national vs. custom 2018 2020 2022 2024 benchmark16 benchmark" Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Iowa City. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 — 83% Your neighborhood as a place to live Please also rate each of the following in the Iowa City community. (% excellent or good) Well -planned residential growth Well -planned commercial growth Well -designed neighborhoods Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community 2018 2020 2022 2024 • 54% • 50% • 57% Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar U11 71% Public places where people want to spend time Variety of housing options Availability of affordable quality housing Overall quality of new development Overall appearance — 43% 18% 43% 76% Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Iowa City. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 Land use, planning and zoning Code enforcement Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar 50% Similar Similar 16. Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 17. Comparison to the custom benchmark is shown. A description of the custom benchmark cohort can found in the About section of the report. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 17 Polco Utilities Services such as water, gas, electricity, and internet access play a vital role in ensuring the physical and economic health and well-being of the communities they serve. Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Iowa City, 2024 Excellent 27% Good 46% Fair 24% Poor 3% Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. (% excellent or good) vs. national vs. custom 2018 2020 2022 2024 benchmark's benchmark'9 •74% Similar Similar Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Iowa City. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 Affordable high-speed internet access •60% 090% Garbage collection Drinking water Sewer services Storm water management Power (electric and/or gas) utility Utility billing 71% 94% 86% 80% Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar 73% Similar Similar 18. Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 19. Comparison to the custom benchmark is shown. A description of the custom benchmark cohort can found in the About section of the report. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 11. :; POIC0 Safety Public safety is often the most important task facing local governments. All residents should feel safe and secure in their neighborhoods and in the greater community, and providing robust safety -related services is essential to residents' quality of life. Overall feeling of safety in Iowa City, 2024 Excellent 21 % Good Fair 21 % Poor 7% 51% Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. (% excellent or good) vs. national vs. custom 2018 2020 2022 2024 benchmark20 benchmark2' 72% Similar Similar Overall feeling of safety Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel: (% very or somewhat safe) 2018 2020 2022 2024 91% In your neighborhood during the day In Iowa City's 88% downtown/commercial area during the day • 78% From property crime • 85% From violent crime Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar 080% Similar Similar From fire, flood, or other natural disaster 19 Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Iowa City. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 67% Police/Sheriff services Crime prevention Animal control 59% Similar Similar Similar Similar 80% Similar Similar 90% Similar Similar Ambulance or emergency medical services 92% Similar Similar Fire services 80% Fire prevention and education 71% Emergency preparedness Similar Similar Similar Similar 20. Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 21. Comparison to the custom benchmark is shown. A description of the custom benchmark cohort can found in the About section of the report. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 18411 PO I C0 Natural Environment The natural environment plays a vital role in the health and well-being of residents. The natural spaces in which residents live and experience their communities has a direct and profound effect on quality of life. Overall quality of natural environment in Iowa City, 2024 Excellent 24% Good 48% Fair 24% Poor 4% Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. (% excellent or good) vs. national vs. custom 2018 2020 2022 2024 benchmark22 benchmark23 73% Similar Similar Overall quality of natural environment Please also rate each of the following in the Iowa City community. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 Cleanliness 74% Water resources 042% Air quality Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Iowa City. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 70% Preservation of natural areas 0 Iowa City open space 65% Recycling b11/0 83% Yard waste pick-up Similar Similar Lower Similar Lower Similar 5lmllar 5lmllar Similar Similar Similar Similar Higher Higher 22. Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 23. Comparison to the custom benchmark is shown. A description of the custom benchmark cohort can found in the About section of the report. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. PA h0 Polcv Parks and Recreation "There are no communities that pride themselves on their quality of life, promote themselves as a desirable location for businesses to relocate, or maintain that they are environmental stewards of their natural resources, without such communities having a robust, active system of parks and recreation programs for public use and enjoyment." - National Recreation and Park Association Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities, 2024 Excellent Good Fair Poor 4% 18% 36% 42% Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 vs. national vs. custom benchmark" benchmark25 Overall quality of parks and recreation 079% opportunities Please also rate each of the following in the Iowa City community. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 76% Similar Similar Availability of paths and walking trails 81% Fitness opportunities 81% Recreational opportunities Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Iowa City. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 85% City parks 82% Recreation programs or classes 73% Recreation centers or facilities Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar 24. Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 25. Comparison to the custom benchmark is shown. A description of the custom benchmark cohort can found in the About section of the report. If.. PA Health and Wellness The characteristics of and amenities available in the communities in which people live has a direct impact on the health and wellness of residents, and thus, on their quality of life overall. Overall health and wellness opportunities in Iowa City, 2024 Excellent Good Fair Poor 4% 16% Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. (% excellent or good) Overall health and wellness opportunities 32% 49% 2018 2020 2022 2024 vs. national vs. custom benchmark26 benchmark" 80% Similar Similar Please also rate each of the following in the Iowa City community. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 55% Availability of affordable quality food 61% Availability of affordable quality health lls care 65% Availability of preventive health lls services Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Availability of affordable quality 47% Similar Similar mental health care Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Iowa City. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 77% Health services Similar Similar 23 Please rate your overall health. (% excellent or very good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 63% Similar Similar Please rate your overall health. 26. Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 27. Comparison to the custom benchmark is shown. A description of the custom benchmark cohort can found in the About section of the report. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 24 �C Pvlcv Education, Arts, and Culture Participation in the arts, in educational opportunities, and in cultural activities is linked to increased civic engagement, greater social tolerance, and enhanced enjoyment of the local community. Overall opportunities for education, culture and the arts, 2024 Excellent Good Fair 8% 39% 52% Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. (% excellent or good) vs. national vs. custom 2018 2020 2022 2024 benchmark2' benchmark29 Overall opportunities for education, 92% Higher culture, and the arts Please also rate each of the following in the Iowa City community. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 090% Much higher Higher Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities Community support for the arts Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool K-12 education Adult educational opportunities Opportunities to attend special events and festivals • 90% 40% 73% 75% — 89% Much higher Higher Similar Similar Similar Similar Higher Similar Higher Similar W Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Iowa City. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 96% Higher Higher Public library services 28. Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 29. Comparison to the custom benchmark is shown. A description of the custom benchmark cohort can found in the About section of the report. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 41- POICO Inclusivity and Engagement Inclusivity refers to a cultural and environmental feeling of belonging; residents who feel invited to participate within their communities feel more included, involved, and engaged than those who do not. Residents' connection and engagement with their community, 2024 Excellent 19% Good Fair 20% Poor 10% 51% Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 vs. national vs. custom benchmark30 benchmark3' • imilai Residents' connection and engagement with their community Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Iowa City. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 Similar Similar Iowa City as a place to raise children 71% Similar Similar Iowa City as a place to retire 66% Similar Similar Sense of community Please rate the job you feel the Iowa City community does at each of the following. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 • Similar Similar Making all residents feel welcome 076% Higher Higher Attracting people from diverse backgrounds MA Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds Taking care of vulnerable residents 070% Similar Similar •47% Similar Similar Please also rate each of the following in the Iowa City community. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 • 72% Sense of civic/community pride Neighborliness of residents Opportunities to participate in social events and activities Opportunities to volunteer Opportunities to participate in community matters Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds 60% 83% 84% 82% Similar Similar Similar Similar Higher Similar Higher Similar Higher Higher 68% Similar Similar Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months. (% excellent or good) 2018 2020 2022 2024 24% Campaigned or advocated for a local lls� Similar Similar issue, cause, or candidate 30. Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 31. Comparison to the custom benchmark is shown. A description of the custom benchmark cohort can found in the About section of the report. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. 28 Custom questions Below are the complete set of responses to each custom question on the survey. By default, "don't know" responses are excluded, but may be added to the table using the response filter below. Include "don't know" No How much would Property Tax Relief Strongly support you support, if at all, a local 1% sales Support tax for the following public Neither support nor oppose purposes? Oppose Strongly oppose Investment in Strongly support Non -Profit Social Services Support Neither support nor oppose Oppose Strongly oppose Investment in Strongly support Affordable Housing Support Neither support nor oppose Oppose Strongly oppose Investment in Strongly support Streets, Bridges, and Sidewalks Support (Repair and New Construction) Neither support nor oppose Oppose Strongly oppose Provision of New Strongly support and Modernized Parks, Trails and Support Natural Areas Neither support nor oppose 29 31% - 29% 21% ' 7% 12% 44% : 25% 14% 6% 11% 32% 40% 13% 7% 7% 25% 37% 20% Oppose 9% Strongly oppose ' 9% Modernization and Strongly support . 16% Expansion of Recreation Centers Support 23% and Athletic Fields Neither support nor oppose 34% Oppose 14% Strongly oppose 13% Public Facility Strongly support 13% Construction and Modernization Support 26% (Police, Fire, and General Neither support nor oppose 26% Government) Oppose 17% Strongly oppose 18% Averaged over a Bus 5+ times per week 9% year, how many times per week do 3-4 times per week ' 7% you travel by: 1-2 times per week ■ 19% 0 times per week 65% Bike 5+ times per week , 10% 3-4 times per week I 4% 1-2 times per week . 16% 0 times per week 70% Walking 5+ times per week 37% 3-4 times per week 18% 1-2 times per week 32% 0 times per week 12% Driving a vehicle 5+ times per week 54% alone 3-4 times per week 15% 1-2 times per week 20% 0 times per week 10% 30 Driving or riding in 5+ times per week a vehicle with others (i.e. 3-4 times per week carpooling) 1-2 times per week 0 times per week 10% 21% 35% 33% Kai Methods (Open Participation) ,* POICD As part of its participation in The National Community SurveyTM (The NCSTM),Iowa City conducted a survey of 3,500 residents. Survey invitations were mailed to randomly selected households and data were collected from September 19th, 2024 to November 8th, 2024. The results from this main survey effort represent the most robust estimate of your residents' opinions. After the above data collection period was underway, a link to an online open participation survey was publicized by the City. The open participation survey was identical to the probability sample survey with two small updates; it included a map at the beginning asking where the respondent lives and also a question about where they heard about the survey. The open participation survey was open to all Iowa City residents and became available on October 11th. 2024. The survey remained open for 4 weeks and there were 196 responses. The open participation survey data were not collected through a random sample and it is unknown who in the community was aware of the survey; therefore, a level of confidence in the representativeness of the sample cannot be estimated. However, to reduce bias where possible, these data were statistically weighted to match the demographic characteristics of the 2020 Census and 2022 American Community Survey estimates for adults in the City. The characteristics used for weighting were age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, housing type, and housing tenure. No adjustments were made for design effects. Weights were calculated using an iterative, multiplicative raking model known as the ANES Weighting Algorithm.33 The results of the weighting scheme for the open participation survey are presented in the following table. Unweighted Weighted Target32 Age 18-34 20% 56% 35-54 34% 22% 22% 55+ 46% 22% 22% Hispanic No, not of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or Spanish 93% 94% 94% origin Yes, I consider myself to be of Hispanic, 7% 6% 6% Latino/a/x, or Spanish origin Housing type Attached 23% 58% 58% Detached 77% 42% 42% Race/ethnic.. Not white alone 14% 24% 24% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 86% 76% 76% Sex Man 35% 49% 49% Woman 65% 51% 51% Sex/age Man 18-34 10% 27% 27% Man 35-54 12% 11% 11% Man 55+ 12% 11% 11% 32 Woman 18-34 11 % 29% 29% Woman 35-54 21 % 10% 10% Woman 55+ 34% 12% 12% Tenure Own 82% 46% 46% Rent I 18% 54% 54% 32. Pasek, J. (2014). ANES Weighting Algorithm. Retrieved from https://surveVinsights.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Full-anesrake-paper.pdf 33. Targets come from the 2020 Census and 2022 American Community Survey. 33 Open Participation Survey Results This dashboard contains a complete set of responses to each question on the open participation survey. By default, "don't know" responses are excluded, but may be added to the table using the response filter to the right. In some tables, the percentages may not sum to 100%; this is either because the question permitted the respondent to "choose all that apply", or for a question that asked the respondent to select one answer, it is due to the customary practice of rounding values to the nearest whole number. Quality of Life Please rate each of the Iowa as a place to live Excellent 4 following aspects of dL N=84 quality of life in Iowa City. Good N=88 Fair 12% N =24 Poor 0% N= � The overall quality of life Excellent 27% 27% Good 58% N=111 Fair 14% N =27 Poor 1 % N =2 Please indicate how Recommend living in Iowa to Very likely 53% likely or unlikely you someone who asks N=102 are to do each of the following. Somewhat 39% likely N=75 34 Quality of Life Please indicate how Recommend living in Iowa to likely or unlikely you someone who asks Somewhat 6% are to do each of the unlikely N=11 following. Very unlikely N=6 Remain in Iowa for the next Very likely N=86 five years Somewhat likely N=55 Somewhat 10% unlikely N=17 A -f0/ Very unlikely N=22 Please rate each of the Overall image or reputation Excellent 26% 26% following in the Iowa City community. Good 54% N=104 Fair 20% N=37 Poor N=1 Governance Please rate the quality Public information services Excellent 23% of each of the N=40 following services in Iowa City. Good N=81 Fair 23% N=39 K1 Governance Please rate the quality Public information services of each of the following services in Poor Iowa City. Overall customer service by Excellent Iowa employees Good Fair Poor Please rate the The value of services for the Excellent following categories taxes paid to Iowa of Iowa City government performance. Good Fair Poor The overall direction that Excellent Iowa is taking Good Fair Poor N=12 N=58 14% N =24 4% N=7 -f A O/ N=35 42% N=69 imi 13% N =21 N =46 42% N=73 24% N =42 7% N=12 Kip Governance Please rate the following categories of Iowa City The job Iowa government Excellent N-36 government does at welcoming resident performance. involvement Good N=77 Overall confidence in Iowa Excellent government Good Fair Poor Generally acting in the best Excellent interest of the community Good Fair Poor Being honest Excellent N =32 N =20 23% N =41 A 00/ N=85 16% N =28 A ^nf N =23 26% N =44 43% N=75 19% N =32 N =22 23% N=36 Governance Please rate the Being honest following categories Good 39% of Iowa City N=60 government performance. Fair 30% N =47 Poor ts /0 N=12 Being open and transparent Excellent 11% to the public N=19 Good 47% N=79 f00/ Fair N=48 Poor 13% N =23 J ^nl Informing residents about Excellent N_29 issues facing the community Good 37% N=67 Fair 30% N =54 Poor 18% N=33 Treating all residents fairly Excellent N_27 Good 41 % N=66 38 Governance Please rate the Treating all residents fairly following categories of Iowa City Fair government performance. Poor Treating residents with Excellent respect Good Overall, how would The City of Iowa Excellent you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following? Good Fair Poor The Federal Government Excellent Good Fair M N =42 N =25 N =41 N=69 21% N =34 12% N=19 24% N =46 55% N=105 16% N=30 4 iu N=8 6% N=10 N=58 43% N=75 K*1 Governance Overall, how would you rate The Federal Government the quality of the services provided by each of the following? Economy Please rate each of the Iowa as a place to work following aspects of quality of life in Iowa City. Iowa as a place to visit Please rate each of the Overall econorr following characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. Poor Excellent Good Fair Poor Excellent Good Good Fair Poor J N =34 N =49 N=68 19% N=33 14% N =25 7A0/ N=57 48% N=88 N =29 5% N=9 10% N=18 57% N=101 N =41 N=16 Ato] Economy Please rate each of the Overall quality of business Excellent N=36 following in the Iowa and service establishments City community. Good 62% N=122 Fair 17% N=33 Poor 2% N =4 Variety of business and Excellent 19% service establishments N=38 Good 38% N =74 Fair 31% N=61 Poor 12% N =24 Vibrancy of Excellent 37% downtown/commercial area N=72 Good N=85 Fair 15% N =29 Poor 5% N=9 Employment opportunities Excellent 16% N =25 to Economy Please rate each of the Employment opportunities following in the Iowa City community. Good Fair Poor Shopping opportunities Excellent Good Fair Poor Cost of living Excellent Good Please rate the quality Economic c of each of the following services in Iowa City. Good N =54 27% N =42 24% N=37 14% N =28 40% N=78 33% N =64 13% N =25 4% N=8 18% N=35 39% N=76 38% N=75 12% N=19 50% N=77 E,N Economy Please rate the quality Economic development of each of the following services in Iowa City. Fair Poor Please rate how Overall economic health Essei important, if at all, you think it is for the Iowa City community to focus on each of the Very following in the important coming two years. Somewhat important Not at all important What impact, if any, do you Very positive think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be: Somewhat positive Neutral Somewhat negative Very negative Mobility Please rate each of the Overall quality of the Excellent following transportation system characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. Good N =43 N=17 N=65 52% N=97 10% N=19 3% N=6 4% N=7 23% N =44 48% N=91 19% N=35 7% N=14 24% N =47 48% N=93 43 Mobility Please rate each of the Overall quality of the following transportation system characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. Please also rate each Traffic flow on major street of the following in the Iowa City community. Ease of public parking Ease of travel by car Good P, a Excellent Good Fair Poor Excellent Good Fair N =45 N=9 N=19 N=103 25% N =48 9% N=18 20% N=37 N=57 33% N=61 17% N =32 27% N =52 38% N =72 27% N=50 44 Mobility Please also rate each Ease of travel by car of the following in the Iowa City community. Poor Ease of travel by public Excellent transportation Good Fair Poor Ease of travel by bicycle Excellent Good Fair Poor Ease of walking Excellent Good Fair Poor 8% N=16 1 RO/ N =32 53% N =92 25% N =44 4% N=7 11% N=18 58% N=96 N =23 17% N =27 N=55 50% N=96 N =23 N=18 eR Mobility Please indicate Used public transportation No 39% whether or not you instead of driving N=76 have done each of the following in the last 12 61% months. Yes N=120 Carpooled with other adults No or children instead of driving N=62 alone Yes 68% N=132 Walked or biked instead of No 19% driving N=37 Yes 81% N=159 Please rate the quality Traffic enforcement Excellent 10% of each of the N=18 following services in Iowa City. Good N=82 Fair 20% N=35 Poor N=40 Traffic signal timing Excellent 5% N=10 Good 59% N=111 Fair 22% N =41 e11 Mobility Please rate the quality Traffic signal timing of each of the following services in Iowa City. Street repair Street cleaning Street lighting Good Fair Poor Excellent Good Fair Poor Excellent Good Fair Poor N =25 N=14 N =64 •R 23% N =43 gnoi N=57 45% N=86 23% N =44 2% N=3 N =28 50% N=98 N =21 Afl Mobility Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Snow removal Iowa City. Please rate how important, if at all, you think it is for the Iowa City community to focus on each of the following in the coming two years. Sidewalk mai Bus or transit services Overall quality of the transportation system 48 Excellent 0 Good Good ?I Fair Poor Excellent Good Fair Poor Essential 14% N =24 58% N=101 17% N=30 11% N=19 9% N=18 AAO/ N =92 28% N=53 A ^nf N =25 30% N =52 N=91 N =21 6% N=11 50% N=97 Mobility Please rate how Overall quality of the important, if at all, you transportation system Very think it is for the Iowa important City community to focus on each of the following in the Somewhat coming two years. important i Not at all important Community Design Please rate each of the Your neighborhood as a Excellent following aspects of place to live quality of life in Iowa City. Good Fair Poor Please rate each of the Overall design or layout of Excellent following residential and commercial characteristics as they areas relate to Iowa City as a whole. Good Fair Poor Please also rate each Well -planned residential Excellent of the following in the growth Iowa City community. Good P1 N=70 N =26 38% N =74 42% N =82 18% N =34 3% N=6 8% N=16 51% N=98 N=68 6% N=12 7% N=12 40% N =64 E,R Community Design Please also rate each Well -planned residential of the following in the growth Iowa City community. Well -planned commercial growth Well -designed neighborhoods Good Fair Poor Excellent Good N=53 20% N =32 111/0 N=16 48% N =72 21% N=31 21% N=31 7% N=12 A^n1 N=81 Fair 42% N=78 Poor 8% N=16 Preservation of the historical Excellent 22% or cultural character of the N=40 community Good N=89 Fair 25% N =45 6111 Community Design Please also rate each Preservation of the historical of the following in the or cultural character of the Poor 3% Iowa City community. community N=6 1 RO/ Public places where people Excellent want to spend time N=34 Good 55% N=107 Fair 18% N=36 Poor 9% N=17 Variety of housing options Excellent 7% N=12 Good 32% N=59 AJl1/ Fair Ir N=57 Availability of affordable quality housing Poor 30% N=55 Excellent 6% N=11 Good 10% N=18 Fair N=67 Poor10 48% N=88 62 Community Design Please also rate each of the following in the Iowa City community. Overall quality of new Excellent N-17 development Good N=63 Fair N=55 Poor 21% N=37 Overall appearance Excellent 22% N =43 i Good N=110 Fair N=31 Poor N=12 Please rate the quality Land use, planning and Excellent 7% of each of the zoning N=11 following services in Iowa City. Good 47% N =74 Fair 29% N =45 Poor N=26 Code enforcement Excellent N=11 6% Community Design Please rate the quality Code enforcement of each of the following services in Iowa City. Good Fair Poor Please rate how Overall design or layout of Essentia important, if at all, you residential and commercial think it is for the Iowa areas City community to focus on each of the Very following in the important coming two years. Somewhat important Not at all important Utilities Please rate each of the Overall quality of the utility Excellent following infrastructure characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a . whole. Good Please rate the quality Affordable high-sl of each of the internet access following services in Iowa City. Good 49 45% N=66 36% N =52 I L% N=18 24% N =47 44% N=86 31% N=61 1% N=1 24% N =42 52% N=93 17% N=31 7% N=13 N =22 38% N=67 53 Utilities Please rate the quality Affordable high-speed of each of the internet access Fair following services in N=55 Iowa City. Poor N=31 Garbage collection Excellent N_78 Good N=79 Fair 15% N =29 Poor 0% N= � Drinking water Excellent 30% 30% Good 41 % N=78 Fair 17% N =32 Poor N=23 Sewer services Excellent 37% N =62 Good 44% N =74 Fair 18% N=30 54 Utilities Please rate the quality Sewer services of each of the Poor 1 % following services in N=2 Iowa City. Storm water management Excellent N=47 Good N=88 Fair N =20 Poor 5% N=8 7A0/ Power (electric and/or gas) Excellent N=57 utility Good 43% N=79 Fair 20% N=37 Poor 6% N=12 Utility billing Excellent N=52 Good op39�7° N=70 Fair 22% N=39 Poor 10% N=18 611 Utilities Please rate how Overall quality of the utility Essential - important, if at all, you infrastructure think it is for the Iowa City community to focus on each of the Very following in the important coming two years. Somewhat important Not at all important Safety Please rate each of the Overall feeling of safety following characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. Excellent Good k Fair Poor Please rate how safe In your neighborhood during Very safe or unsafe you feel: the day Somewhat safe Neither safe nor unsafe Somewhat unsafe I Very unsafe N=71 45% N=86 I /% N =32 0% N=1 29% N=56 enoi N=97 17% N=33 4% N=8 76% N=148 18% N=35 5% N=11 0% N=1 0% N= 611 Safety Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel: In Iowa's Very safe N=135 downtown/commercial area during the day Somewhat 24% safe M N=47 Neither safe 1% nor unsafe N=2 i Somewhat A0/ unsafe N=12 Very unsafe N= From property crime Very safe N_78 Somewhat I 42% safe N=81 Neither safe ' ""' nor unsafe N=20 Somewhat I 7% safe unN=14 Very unsafe 1% I N =2 From violent crime Very safe 43% N =84 Somewhat 37% safe N=72 Neither safe 10% nor unsafe N=20 61VA Safety Please rate how safe From violent crime or unsafe you feel: Somewhat unsafe Very unsafe From fire, flood, or other Very safe natural disaster Somewhat safe Neither safe I nor unsafe Somewhat unsafe Very unsafe Please rate the quality Police/Sheriff services Excellent of each of the following services in Iowa City. Good P1 ir Fair Poor Crime prevention Excellent Good 7% N=13 N=7 kEL! N=86 12% N =23 6% N=11 0% N= 19% N=33 46% N=80 19% N=33 17% N =29 N =23 46% N=76 58 Safety Please rate the quality Crime prevention of each of the following services in Iowa City. Animal control Fair Poor Excellent Good Fair Poor Ambulance or emergency Excellent medical services Fire services Good Fair Poor Excellent Good Fair N=36 N=30 N=35 N=79 19% N =29 5% N=7 42% N=55 N=56 12% N=16 5% N=6 48% N=66 40% N =54 8% N=11 6T] Safety Please rate the quality Fire services of each of the following services in Poor N=5 Iowa City. Fire prevention and Excellent N=33 education Good N=60 Fair 12% N=14 Poor 9% N=10 Emergency preparedness Excellent 15% N =21 Good 47% N=63 ,^nl Fair N=27 Poor 18% N =24 Please rate how Overall feeling of safety Essential N=65 important, if at all, you think it is for the Iowa City community to focus on each of the Very 38% following in the important N=74 coming two years. Somewhat important N=48 Not at all important N=9 [:317 Natural Please rate each of the Overall quality of natural Excellent N=43 environment following environment characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. Good N=86 Fair N=47 Poor N=14 Please also rate each Cleanliness Excellent 21% of the following in the N=40 Iowa City community. &n°i Good N=117 Fair 17% N=33 Poor 3% N=6 Water resources Excellent 7% N=14 Good N=68 Fair 33% N =64 Poor N=47 Air quality Excellent 21% N =40 Natural Please also rate each Air quality environment of the following in the Iowa City community. Good N=93 Fair N=57 Poor I N=3 Please rate the quality Preservation of natural areas Excellent N=45 of each of the following services in Iowa City. Good 40% N=70 .In°/ Fair N=35 Poor 14% N =25 .^nl Iowa open space Excellent N=40 Good 46% N =82 Fair N=43 Poor 7% N=13 Recycling Excellent N=43 Good N=69 Natural Please rate the quality Recycling environment of each of the following services in Fair N=45 Iowa City. Poor ■ N=29 Yard waste pick-up Excellent N=56 Good N=58 Fair ' 12% N=16 Poor 2% N=3 Please rate how Overall quality of natural Essential 33% important, if at all, you environment r N=64 think it is for the Iowa City community to focus on each of the Very following in the important N=91 coming two years. Somewhat 18% important N=34 I Not at all 2% important I N=3 Parks and Please rate each of the Overall quality of parks and Excellent 27% Recreation following recreation opportunities N=54 characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. Good 53% N=103 Fair 19% N=37 63 Parks and Overall quality of parks and Recreation recreation opportunities Poor N =2 Please also rate each of the following in Availability of paths and Excellent N=65 the Iowa City walking trails community. Good N=79 Fair 22% N =44 Poor 4% N=7 .feel Fitness opportunities Excellent N=49 Good 50% N=98 ^A - Fair N=41 Poor 3% N=6 Recreational opportunities Excellent N=51 Good 45% N=85 Fair ir 24% N =44 Poor 3% N=6 64 Parks and Recreation Please rate the quality City parks Excellent of each of the following services in Iowa City. Good Fair Poor Recreation programs or Excellent classes Good Fair Poor Recreation centers or Excellent facilities Good Fair Poor ' Please rate how important, if at all, you Overall quality of parks and Essential think it is for the Iowa... recreation opportunities 31% N=60 56% N=109 N=19 3% N=6 34% N=53 enoi N=79 10% N=16 6% N=9 25% N =45 N=91 17% N =29 7% N=12 19% N=37 A Parks and Please rate how Overall quality of parks and Recreation important, if at all, you recreation opportunities Very think it is for the Iowa important City community to focus on each of the following in the Somewhat coming two years. important Not at all I important Health and Please rate each of the Overall health and wellness Excellent wellness following opportunities characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. Good Fair Poor Please also rate each Availability of affordable Excellent of the following in the quality food Iowa City community. Good Fair Poor Availability of affordable Excellent quality health care Good 57% N=112 22% N =44 10011 N =46 44% N=79 -%CO/ N =46 4% N=7 J ^nl N =23 46% N=88 N=58 13% N =25 N =47 26% N =47 Health and Please also rate each Availability of affordable wellness of the following in the quality health care Iowa City community. Fair N=46 Poor N =41 Availability of preventive Excellent health services Good 6 Availability of affordable Excellent quality mental health care Good Fair Poor Please rate the quality Health services Excellent of each of the following services in Iowa City. Good Fair N =54 N =43 31% N=55 13% N =24 15% N =22 28% N =42 26% N=38 N =46 40% N=65 N=58 12% N =20 M-A Health and Please rate the quality Health services wellness of each of the 12% following services in Poor N=19 Iowa City. Please rate how Overall health and wellness Essential 29% important, if at all, you opportunities N=57 think it is for the Iowa City community to focus on each of the Very 49% following in the important N=95 coming two years. Somewhat 19% important N=37 Not at all 3% important N=7 Please rate your overall Excellent health. Very good Good Fair Education, Arts Please rate each of the Overall opportunities for Excellent and Culture following education, culture, and the characteristics as they arts relate to Iowa City as a whole. Good Fair Poor 17% N =32 38% N=73 33% N =64 12% N =22 52% N=103 36% N=70 9% N=17 3% N=6 68 Education, Arts and Culture Please also rate each Opportunities to attend Excellent N=83 of the following in the cultural/arts/music activities Iowa City community. Good N=96 Fair N=6 Poor 5% N=11 ° Community support for the Excellent 47 /° arts N=90 Good 37% N=71 Fair 14% N =27 Poor 1 % N =2 Availability of affordable Excellent � 8% quality childcare/preschool N=7 Good 19% N=18 Fair 40% N=37 Poor 33% N=30 K-12 education Excellent 26% N =26 MW Education, Arts Please also rate each K-12 education and Culture of the following in the Iowa City community. Adult educational opportunities Good N =41 Fair N =26 Poor N=7 Excellent N=49 Good 40% N =64 7n0/ Fair N=35 Poor 7% N=11 "„ Opportunities to attend Excellent N=90 special events and festivals Please rate the quality Public library services of each of the following services in Iowa City. Good 35% N=68 Fair 17% N=33 Poor 1 % N =2 Excellent 59% N=110 Good 34% N =64 rill Education, Arts Please rate the quality Public library services and Culture of each of the Fair 6% following services in N=11 Iowa City. Poor N=1 Please rate how Overall opportunities for Essential N=66 important, if at all, you education, culture, and the think it is for the Iowa arts City community to focus on each of the Very following in the important N=88 coming two years. Somewhat 16% important N=31 Not at all 6% important N=11 � Inclusivity and Please rate each of the Iowa as a place to raise Excellent 39% 39% Engagement following aspects of children quality of life in Iowa City. Good N=61 Fair 18% N =26 Poor 1 % N =2 Iowa as a place to retire Excellent 35% N =48 Good N=55 Fair N=23 VA Inclusivity and Please rate each of the Iowa as a place to retire Engagement following aspects of quality of life in Iowa City. Poor N=10 Sense of community Excellent Good Fair Poor ' Please rate each of the Residents' connection and Excellent following engagement with their characteristics as they community relate to Iowa City as a whole. Good Fair Poor Please rate the job you Making all residents feel Excellent feel the Iowa City welcome community does at each of the following. Good Fair Poor N=90 23% N =44 7% N=14 -f A O/ N=38 39% N =72 N =62 7% N=13 20% N=38 44% N =84 N=53 N=17 VA Inclusivity and Please rate the job you Engagement feel the Iowa City community does at Attracting people from each of the following. diverse backgrounds Excellent Good 0 Valuing/respecting residents Excellent from diverse backgrounds Good Fair Poor Taking care of vulnerable Excellent residents Good Fair Poor Please also rate each of the following in the Sense of civic/community Excellent Iowa City community. pride N =40 :• N =44 9% N=18 25% N =49 38% N =74 25% N =49 .. n, N =22 11% N=18 N=58 35% N=58 19% N=31 28% N=53 73 Inclusivity and Please also rate each Sense of civic/community Engagement of the following in the pride Iowa City community. Good N=75 Fair N=56 Poor N=8 Neighborliness of residents Excellent N_29 Good 43% N =82 Fair N=68 Poor 5% N=9 AJ- Opportunities to participate in Excellent N=58 social events and activities Good 43% N=81 Fair 21% N=38 Poor 5% N=9 Opportunities to volunteer Excellent 42% N =74 Good 46% N=81 74 Inclusivity and Please also rate each Opportunities to volunteer Engagement of the following in the Fair 10% Iowa City community. N=18 Poor N=5 Opportunities to participate in Excellent N=40 community matters Good Fair Poor Openness and acceptance of Excellent the community toward people of diverse backgrounds Good Fair Poor Please rate how Residents' connection and Essential important, if at all, you engagement with their think it is for the Iowa community City community to focus on each of the Very following in the important coming two years. Somewhat important N=83 16% N =25 5% N=9 21% N =40 N =82 23% N =44 13% N =24 29% N=56 40% N=78 29% N=57 W Inclusivity and City community to Residents' connection and Engagement focus on each of the engagement with their Not at all following in the community important coming two years. Participation Please indicate Contacted the City of Iowa No whether or not you for help or information have done each of the following in the last 12 months. Yes Attended a local public No meeting Yes Watched a local public No meeting Yes Volunteered your time to No some group/activity Yes Campaigned or advocated No for a local issue, cause, or candidate Yes Voted in your most recent No local election Yes r F a N =4 :11 N=116 68% N=133 32% N =62 AAO/ N=96 51% N=100 N=68 65% N=128 61% N=120 39% N=76 22% N =42 78% N=151 rill Participation In general, how many Access the internet from your a Several ral times N-158 times do you: home y ■ Once a day I 8% N=16 A few times a z io week N=4 Every few 3% weeks N=6 Less often or 4% never N=7 Access the internet from your Several times PP 88% cell phone a day N=172 Once a day 5% N=9 A few times a 5% week N=9 Every few 1 % weeks N=3 Less often or Z I. never N=3 r Visit social media sites Several times 65% a day EN=126 Once a day N =23 A few times a week N=15 r&A Participation In general, how many Visit social media sites times do you: Every few 4% weeks I N=7 Less often or 11 % never N=22 Use or check email Several times 87% a day N=171 Once a day 8% N=16 A few times a 2% week I N=3 Every few 2% weeks N=5 Less often or 0% never N=1 Share your opinions online Several times 8% a day N=15 Once a day 6% N=12 A few times a 18% week N=35 Every few 20% weeks N=38 Less often or Y.7,o never N=94 Shop online Several times a day N=10 78 Participation In general, how many Shop online times do you: Custom Overall, how would The State Government you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following? How much would you Property Tax Relief support, if at all, a local 1% sales tax for the following public purposes? Once a day 3% N=5 A few times a 32% week N=61 Every few 50% weeks N=95 Less often or 11 % never N=21 Excellent 4% N=7 Good A 70/ N=23 Fair 26% N =47 58% Poor N=104 Strongly 21% support N=40 Support 19% N=37 Neither support nor =5 7 N 57 oppose Oppose 18% N=35 Strongly oppose N=21 M*1 Custom How much would you support, if at all, a Investment in Non -Profit Strongly local 1% sales tax for support the following public Social Services purposes? Support Neither support nor oppose Oppose Strongly oppose Investment in Affordable Strongly Housing support Investment in Streets, Bridges, and Sidewalks (Repair and New Construction) Support Neither support nor oppose Oppose Strongly oppose Strongly support Support Neither support nor oppose N=81 N=55 N=37 5% N=9 7% N=13 eeoi N=107 28% N=55 6% N=13 7% N=13 4 iu N=8 42% N =82 N=60 19% N=37 80 Custom How much would you Investment in Streets, support, if at all, a Bridges, and Sidewalks local 1% sales tax for (Repair and New Oppose the following public Construction) purposes? Strongly oppose Provision of New and Strongly Modernized Parks, Trails and support Natural Areas Support Neither support nor oppose Oppose Strongly oppose Modernization and Expansion Strongly of Recreation Centers and support Athletic Fields Support Neither support nor oppose Oppose Strongly oppose Public Facility Construction Strongly and Modernization (Police, support Fire, and General 81 6% N=11 N=5 N=61 N=78 19% N=38 4% N=8 5% N=11 20% N=38 30% N=59 N=56 N=31 6% N=12 21% N =40 Custom How much would you Public Facility Construction support, if at all, a and Modernization (Police, local 1% sales tax for Fire, and General Support N=41 the following public Government) purposes? Neither support nor N=53 oppose Oppose N=41 Strongly oppose N=19 Averaged over a year, Bus 5+ times per 15% how many times per week M N=29 week do you travel by: 3-4 times per '"°' week N=26 1-2 times per 24% week N=47 0 times per '""' week N=93 Bike 5+ times per 13% week N=26 dd 3-4 times per 5% week N=9 IF 1-2 times per 23% week N=45 0 times per 59% week N=115 Walking 5+ times per 44% week N=85 82 Custom Averaged over a year, Walking how many times per 3-4 times per week do you travel by: week 1-2 times per week 0 times per week Driving a vehicle alone 5+ times per week 3-4 times per week 1-2 times per week 0 times per week Driving or riding in a vehicle 5+ times per with others (i.e. carpooling) week 3-4 times per week 1-2 times per week 0 times per week Demographic How many years have How many years have you Less than 2 you lived in Iowa City? lived in Iowa? years 2-5 years N =22 N=70 N=18 N=83 18% N=36 26% N=51 13% N =25 N=30 21% N =41 N=69 29% N=56 19% N=37 28% N =54 83 Demographic How many years have How many years have you you lived in Iowa City? lived in Iowa? 6-10 years 11-20 years More than 20 years Single-family Which best describes the detached building you live in? home Townhouse or duplex (may share walls but no .. Condominium or apartment (have units above or bel.. N =41 N=18 Z M, F, N=83 12% N =23 A CO/ N=90 Other 0% N= Do you rent or own your Rent 54% home? rM N=103 Own 46° N=89 About how much is your Less than 4% monthly housing cost for the $300 N=7 place you live (including rent, mortgage payment, property tax, property insurance and $300 to $599 8°/O homeowners' association N=15 (HOA) fees)? $600 to $999 N=26 $1,000 to 39% $1,499 N=77 84 Demographic About how much is your monthly housing cost for the $1,500 to 22% place you live (including rent, $2,499 N=42 mortgage payment, property tax, property insurance and homeowners' association $2,500 to 7% (HOA) fees)? $3,999 N=14 $4,000 to 1% $6,999 N=2 $7,000 to I 5% $9,999 N=9 $10,000 or 1% more N=1 Do any children 17 or under No 74% live in your household? M N=144 Yes 26% N =52 Are you or any other No VIM- 7`n/ members of your household N=147 aged 65 or older? Yes 25% N =49 How much do you anticipate Less than $25,000 N=27 your household's total income before taxes will be for the current year? (Please include in your total income money $, to 20 from all sources for all $49,999 99 N=40 persons living in your household.) $50,000 to 16% $74,999 N=31 $75,000 to 11% $99,999 N=21 85 Demographic How much do you anticipate your household's total income $100,000 to before taxes will be for the $149,999 N=33 current year? (Please include in your total income money from all sources for all $150,000 to persons living in your $199,999 N=12 household.) $200000 to 11% $299:999 N=22 $300,000 or 4% more N=8 No, not of Are you of Hispanic, Hispanic, 94%Latino/a/x, Latino/a/x, or Spanish origin? or N=184 Spanish orig.. • Yes, I consider 6% myself to be N=11 of Hispanic, .. In which category is your 18-24 years 16% N=31 age? 25-34 years 41 % - N=79 35-44 years � 16% N=31 45-54 years 6% N=11 55-64 years 8% N=15 65-74 years N =22 75 years or older N=6 MI Demographic What is your gender? Woman N_98 Man N =94 Identify in another way N=3 Agender/I qF If you identify in another way don't identify 76% how would you describe your with any N=3 gender? gender Genderqueer/ 19% gender fluid N=1 Transgender 5% man N= 87 The Iowa City 2024 Community Survey Please complete this survey if you are the adult (age 18 or older) in the household who most recently had a birthday (the year of birth does not matter). Your responses are confidential and no identifying information will be shared. 1. Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Iowa City. Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Iowa City as a place to live................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Your neighborhood as a place to live.............................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Iowa City as a place to raise children.............................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Iowa City as a place to work................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Iowa City as a place to visit.................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Iowa City as a place to retire...............................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 The overall quality of life in Iowa City ............................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Senseof community ................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 2. Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Iowa City as a whole. Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Overall economic health of Iowa City.............................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Overall quality of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) inIowa City .............................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Overall design or layout of Iowa City's residential and commercial areas (e.g., homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.) ................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Iowa City (water, sewer, storm water, electric/gas, broadband)........................................1 2 3 4 5 Overall feeling of safety in Iowa City ............................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Overall quality of natural environment in Iowa City ................................................1 2 3 4 5 Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities ............................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Overall health and wellness opportunities in Iowa City .........................................1 2 3 4 5 Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts.....................................1 2 3 4 5 Residents' connection and engagement with their community .......................... 1 2 3 4 5 3. Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following. Very Somewhat Somewhat Very Don't likely likely unlikely unlikely know Recommend living in Iowa City to someone who asks......................1 2 3 4 5 Remain in Iowa City for the next five years............................................1 2 3 4 5 4. Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel: Very Somewhat Neither safe Somewhat Very Don't safe safe nor unsafe unsafe unsafe know In your neighborhood during the day......................................1 2 3 4 5 6 In Iowa City's downtown/commercial area duringthe day...............................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6 From property crime.......................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6 From violent crime...........................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6 From fire, flood, or other natural disaster .............................1 2 3 4 5 6 S. Please rate the job you feel the Iowa City community does at each of the following. Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Making all residents feel welcome................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Attracting people from diverse backgrounds.............................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds ...................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Taking care of vulnerable residents (elderly, disabled, homeless, etc.)........... 1 2 3 4 5 6. Please rate each of the following in the Iowa City community. Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Overall quality of business and service establishments in Iowa City ................1 2 3 4 5 Variety of business and service establishments in Iowa City ...............................1 2 3 4 5 Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area..................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Employment opportunities................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Shoppingopportunities........................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Cost of living in Iowa City ..................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Overall image or reputation of Iowa City ...................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 V L v 0 0 z a 0 N 0 0 0 E T T E E 0 U 0 z v Page 1 of 5 THENCSM The National Community Survey"' 7. Please also rate each of the following in the Iowa City community. Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Traffic flow on major streets............................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Easeof public parking............................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Ease of travel by car in Iowa City...................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Ease of travel by public transportation in Iowa City ................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Ease of travel by bicycle in Iowa City.............................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Ease of walking in Iowa City............................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Well -planned residential growth......................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Well -planned commercial growth....................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Well -designed neighborhoods...........................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community ............ 1 2 3 4 5 Public places where people want to spend time ........................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Variety of housing options................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality housing.....................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Overall quality of new development in Iowa City ...................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Overall appearance of Iowa City........................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Cleanliness of Iowa City........................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Water resources (beaches, lakes, ponds, riverways, etc.) ..................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Airquality....................................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Availability of paths and walking trails..........................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.) ... 1 2 3 4 5 Recreational opportunities.................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality food............................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality health care...............................................................1 2 3 4 5 Availability of preventive health services.....................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality mental health care ............................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities .......................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Community support for the arts........................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool............................................1 2 3 4 5 K-12 education.......................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Adult educational opportunities....................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Sense of civic/community pride........................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Neighborliness of residents in Iowa City....................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to participate in social events and activities .................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to attend special events and festivals ............................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to volunteer.................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to participate in community matters ................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds.....................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 8. Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months. No Yes Contacted Iowa City (in -person, phone, email, or web) for help or information ..................................................1 2 Contacted Iowa City elected officials (in -person, phone, email, or web) to express your opinion ................1 2 Attended a local public meeting (of local elected officials like City Council or County Supervisors, advisory boards, town halls, etc.)............................................................................................................1 2 Watched (online or on television) a local public meeting...............................................................................................1 2 Volunteered your time to some group/activity in Iowa City.........................................................................................1 2 Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause, or candidate..................................................................................1 2 Voted in your most recent local election................................................................................................................................1 2 Used bus or other public transportation instead of driving...........................................................................................1 2 Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone..............................................................................1 2 Walkedor biked instead of driving...........................................................................................................................................1 2 V C v v V V v 0 M Z a 0 N O O N E T T E E 0 V 0 z v L F Page 2 of 5 The Iowa City 2024 Community Survey 9. Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Iowa City. Excellent Public information services.............................................................................................1 Economic development.....................................................................................................1 Trafficenforcement............................................................................................................1 Trafficsignal timing............................................................................................................1 Streetrepair...........................................................................................................................1 Streetcleaning.......................................................................................................................1 Streetlighting........................................................................................................................1 Snowremoval........................................................................................................................1 Sidewalk maintenance.......................................................................................................1 Bus or transit services.......................................................................................................1 Land use, planning, and zoning......................................................................................1 Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned buildings, etc.)......................................1 Affordable high-speed internet access.......................................................................1 Garbagecollection...............................................................................................................1 Drinkingwater......................................................................................................................1 Sewerservices.......................................................................................................................1 Storm water management (storm drainage, dams, levees, etc.) ....................1 Power (electric and/or gas) utility...............................................................................1 Utilitybilling..........................................................................................................................1 Policeservices.......................................................................................................................1 Crimeprevention.................................................................................................................1 Animalcontrol.......................................................................................................................1 Ambulance or emergency medical services.............................................................1 Fireservices...........................................................................................................................1 Fire prevention and education.......................................................................................1 Emergency preparedness (services that prepare the community for natural disasters or other emergency situations).....................................1 Preservation of natural areas (open space, farmlands, and greenbelts) .....1 Cityopen space.....................................................................................................................1 Recycling..................................................................................................................................1 Yardwaste pick-up..............................................................................................................1 Cityparks.................................................................................................................................1 Recreation programs or classes....................................................................................1 Recreation centers or facilities......................................................................................1 Healthservices......................................................................................................................1 Public library services.......................................................................................................1 Overall customer service by Iowa City employees (police, receptionists, planners, etc.).....................................................................1 10. Please rate the following categories of Iowa City government performance. Excellent The value of services for the taxes paid to Iowa City...........................................1 The overall direction that Iowa City is taking.........................................................1 The job Iowa City government does at welcoming resident involvement ........ 1 Overall confidence in Iowa City government...........................................................1 Generally acting in the best interest of the community......................................1 Beinghonest..........................................................................................................................1 Being open and transparent to the public.................................................................1 Informing residents about issues facing the community...................................1 Treating all residents fairly.............................................................................................1 Treating residents with respect....................................................................................1 Good Fair Poor Don't know 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 Good Fair Poor Don't know 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 Page 3 of 5 THENCSM The National Communitv SurveC 11. Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following? Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know IowaCity..................................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 TheState Government.......................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 The Federal Government..................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 12. Please rate how important, if at all, you think it is for the Iowa City community to focus on each of the following in the coming two years. Very Somewhat Not at all Essential important important important Overall economic health of Iowa City.................................................................................1 2 3 4 Overall quality of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) inIowa City ................................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 Overall design or layout of Iowa City's residential and commercial areas (e.g., homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.).....................................................1 2 3 4 Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Iowa City (water, sewer, storm water, electric/gas, broadband)..........................................1 2 3 4 Overall feeling of safety in Iowa City ..................................................................................1 2 3 4 Overall quality of natural environment in Iowa City ...................................................1 2 3 4 Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities...............................................1 2 3 4 Overall health and wellness opportunities in Iowa City............................................1 2 3 4 Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts........................................1 2 3 4 Residents' connection and engagement with their community .............................1 2 3 4 13. How much would you support, if at all, a local 1% sales tax for the following public purposes? Strongly Neither support Strongly suIport Support nor o112ose Onnose onnose PropertyTax Relief...........................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Investment in Non -Profit Social Services................................................1 2 3 4 5 Investment in Affordable Housing.............................................................1 2 3 4 5 Investment in Streets, Bridges, and Sidewalks (Repair and New Construction).........................................................1 2 3 4 5 Provision of New and Modernized Parks, Trails and Natural Areas...................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Modernization and Expansion of Recreation Centers and Athletic Fields..................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Public Facility Construction and Modernization (Police, Fire, and General Government).........................................1 2 3 4 5 14. Averaged over a year, how many times per week do you travel by: 5+ times 3-4 times 1-2 times 0 times per week per week per week per week Bus.....................................................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 Bike...................................................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 Walking...........................................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 Drivinga vehicle alone.............................................................................................................1 2 3 4 Driving or riding in a vehicle with others(i.e. carpooling).....................................................................................................1 2 3 4 v V L V M 0 Z a 0 0 N 0 0 0 N 0 E T N 7 T .E 7 E E O V C O m Z N L F Page 4 of 5 The Iowa City 2024 Community Survey Our last questions are about you and your household. Again, all of your responses to this survey are confidential and no identifying information will be shared. D1. In general, how many times do you: Several Once A few times Every times a day a day a week few weeks Access the internet from your home using a computer, laptop, or tablet computer ...........................1 2 3 4 Access the internet from your cell phone ...........................1 2 3 4 Visit social media sites such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Nextdoor, etc ................................. 1 2 3 4 Use or check email.........................................................................1 2 3 4 Share your opinions online........................................................1 2 3 4 Shoponline.......................................................................................1 2 3 4 D2. Please rate your overall health. O Excellent O Very good O Good O Fair O Poor Less often Don't or never know D3. What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be: O Very positive O Somewhat positive O Neutral O Somewhat negative O Very negative D4. How many years have you lived in Iowa City? O Less than 2 years O 2-5 years O 6-10 years O 11-20 years O More than 20 years D5. Which best describes the building you live in? O Single-family detached home O Townhouse or duplex (may share walls but no units above or below you) O Condominium or apartment (have units above or below you) O Mobile home O Other D6. Do you rent or own your home? O Rent O Own D7. About how much is your monthly housing cost for the place you live (including rent, mortgage payment, property tax, property insurance, and homeowners' association (HOA) fees)? O Less than $300 O $2,500 to $3,999 O $300 to $599 O $4,000 to $6,999 O $600 to $999 O $7,000 to $9,999 O $1,000 to $1,499 O $10,000 or more O $1,500 to $2,499 D8. Do any children 17 or under live in your household? O No O Yes D9. Are you or any other members of your household aged 65 or older? O No O Yes Thank you! D10. How much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be for the current year? (Please include in your total income money from all sources for all persons living in your household.) O Less than $25,000 O $100,000 to $149,999 O $25,000 to $49,999 O $150,000 to $199,999 O $50,000 to $74,999 O $200,000 to $299,999 O $75,000 to $99,999 O $300,000 or more D11. Are you of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or Spanish origin? O No O Yes D12. What is your race? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race you consider yourself to be.) ❑ American Indian or Alaskan Native ❑ Asian ❑ Black or African American ❑ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander ❑ White ❑ A race not listed D13. In which category is your age? O 18-24 years O 55-64 years O 25-34 years O 65-74 years O 35-44 years O 75 years or older O 45-54 years D14. What is your gender? a O Woman O Man O Identify in another way 4 go to D14a D14a. If you identify in another way, how would you describe your gender? O Agender/I don't identify with any gender O Genderqueer/gender fluid O Non -binary O Transgender man O Transgender woman O Two -spirit O Identify in another way Please return the completed survey in the postage -paid envelope to: National Research Center, Inc., PO Box 549, Belle Mead, NJ 08502 v .E 0 0 U 0 z v t Page 5 of 5 Item Number: IP5. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 2, 2025 Pending City Council Work Session Topics Attachments: Pending City Council Work Session Topics I , _Z_ -4 CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS January 2, 2025 Currently Scheduled January 21, 2025: Comprehensive Plan Update Kick-off Presentation February 4, 2025: Conference Board Annual Historic Preservation Annual Report Presentation • March 11, 2025: Conference Board Update from Think Iowa City FY23-25 Strategic Plan Action Item Topics Re uirin Council Discussion: Explore legal steps to discourage or prevent bad faith and predatory property investors Advance prioritized recommendations in the 2022 Affordable Housing Action Plan. Work with partners to undertake significant -scale affordable housing efforts Develop a vision statement for a singular regional transit system with metro Johnson County entities and obtain initial commitments to study a regional system from each entity's elected officials Other Topics: ■ Discussion of board and commission appointment process • License plate reader technology discussion • Air quality discussion ■ Alternative crisis response discussion • Historic preservation incentive discussion • Review of the Aid to Agencies grant program Note: Some items on the Pending List may require staff research and information gathering prior to scheduling. Item Number: IP6. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 2, 2025 Budget Work Session Agenda Attachments: Budget Work Session Agenda l � 1 �:Irl CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-S000 (319) 356-S009 FAX www.icgov.org City Council Budget Work Session Agenda Monday, January 13, 2025 Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgement can be found at: icgov.org/landacknowledgement Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules This is an in -person meeting only, the Budget Overview and Highlights will be recorded for broadcast on City Channel 4 at a later date. 8:00 Budget Overview and Highlights -City Manager's Office & Finance General Government Program Budgets: City Attorney City Clerk City Manager Finance BREAK Public Safety Program Budgets: Police Department Fire Department Culture & Leisure Program Budgets: Library Parks & Recreation Senior Center 12:00" Noon LUNCH Budget Work Session Agenda January 13, 2025 Page 2 12:30* Community Program Budgets: Neighborhood and Development Services Metropolitan Planning Organizations of Johnson County (MPO) BREAK Business -type Funds: Transportation Services Airport Public Works Program Budgets: Discussion wrap-up 5:00* Scheduled ending time *Times noted are estimates Item Number: IP7. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 2, 2025 Memo from City Manager's Office: Housing Information Attachments: Memo from City Manager's Office: Housing Information �...-�.r.® CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: January 2, 2025 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Manager's Office Re: Housing Information At your October 15, 2024 work session you asked staff to provide you housing related information on a recurring basis prior to each City Council meeting. Staff intends to add to this memo with each Information Packet that is publicly released prior to formal City Council meetings. We welcome feedback on the type of information that you believe will be most informative and useful in your roles as City Councilors. Date October 31, 2024 Topic Source HUD Point -in -Time Count: This is Institute for Community Alliances (ICA) a required count conducted across littiDs://icalliances.org/pit the country of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. In 2023, the count revealed 160 sheltered and 18 unsheltered individuals in Johnson County. In 2024, the count revealed 159 sheltered and 22 unsheltered individuals in Johnson County. November 14, Housing Choice Voucher 2024 Utilization Rate: The utilization rate refers to the number of housing choice vouchers that are under lease as a percentage of HUD Housing Choice Voucher Data Dashboard https://www.hud.gov/ro ram offices) u blic indian housing/program s/hcv/dashb oa rd January 2, 2025 Page 2 total vouchers available. As of July 2024, the national utilization rate is 86.23%. The State of Iowa utilization rate is 82.74%. The Iowa City Housing Authority utilization rate of 92.85% exceeds both the national and state figures. December 5, ICAAR Market Trends: ICAAR 2024 collects data about home sales monthly. In Oct. 2024, the median sales price was $376,250 for single-family (up 29.9% from Oct. 2023) and was $274,000 for a condominium (up 8.5%). However, the median sales price per square foot only increased 8.3%, which suggests some of the increase is due to the size of homes. In addition, the active inventory has increased 37.7%, which can help slow inflationary pressures. Iowa City Area Association of Realtors (ICAAR): https://icaar.arg/market-trends/ January 2, 2025 2-Bedroom Housing Wage: The National Low Income Housing Coalition National Low Income Housing Out of Reach Report. Coalition computes housing wages hnlihc.org/oor/state/ia across the country (the hourly wage rate needed to afford housing in the selected geographic region). In Iowa, the 2-bedroom housing wage across the state is $18.86. For the Iowa City metropolitan area the 2-bedroom housing wage is $20.81. r CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: January 2, 2025 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Manager's Office Re: Housing Information In December 2024, Mayor Pro Tern Salih clarified with the City Manager's Office which specific data was of interest for regular reporting. That is reflected in the table below. Month HCV Waiting List* (# in Top Preference Category) Dec `24 110,091 (1,205) Jan `25 110,087 (1,204) Public Housing Waiting List* Homeless (# in Top Preference Category) Count** 1,627 (570) * Data is sourced from the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA). The Top preference category includes households that are elderly, disabled or have minor children; and are also living and working in the ICHA jurisdiction (Johnson County, Iowa County and Washington County north of Highway 92). ** Data source is still being investigated. Item Number: IP8. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 2, 2025 Memo from City Clerk: Joint Entities Meeting Agenda Items for January 13 Attachments: Memo from City Clerk: Joint Entities Meeting Agenda Items for January 13 A . o �ilrr CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: December 30, 2024 To: Mayor and City Council From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk Re: Joint Entities Meeting Agenda Items for January 13 The next joint meeting with City Councils of Johnson County municipalities, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, the Iowa City School District and neighboring school districts will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025. The meeting will be hosted by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Please come prepared to discuss agenda items you would like to include on that agenda at the next Council work session on January 7th. A complete agenda and meeting date confirmation will be available in your packet preceding the January 13th Joint meeting. Item Number: IP9. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 2, 2025 Building Statistics: December 2024 Attachments: Building Statistics: December 2024 City of Iowa City 2024 Buildina Statistics Value/Type of Construction Permits Issued 2023 January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL New Single Famil Dwellings (IRC) - $Valuation $0 $1,050,000 $3,495,491 $2,730,491 $2,672,138 $3,025,000 $3,574,254 $4,727,276 $5,750,100 $4,630,652 $7,762,185 $2,851,906 $42,269,493 Number of Permits 0 2 6 5 6 7 13 15 16 13 23 4 110 New Duplex Dwellings (I RC) - $Valuation $0 $0 $0 $0 $650,629 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $650,629 Number of Permits 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 New Multiple Unit Dwellings IBC - $Valuation $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Number of Permits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Number of Buildings 01 0 0 01 0 01 0 01 0 0 01 0 0 Number of Dwelling Units 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 New Commercial or Mixed Commercial Residential IBC - $Valuation $0 $0 $8,176,800 $3,100,000 $1,312,500 $0 $1,500,000 $15,969,009 $0 $2,000,000 $1,600,000 $529,000 $34,187,309 Number of Permits 0 0 2 2 1 0 1 2 0 1 1 1 11 Number of Buildings 0 0 2 2 1 0 1 2 0 1 2 1 12 Number of Dwelling Units 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 New Industrial IBC - $Valuation $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Number of Permits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 01 0 New Iowa City Public IBC/IRC Re laces Public Works/Utilities - $Valuation $0 $0 $170,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,398,000 $384,604 $0 $0 $1,952,604 Number of Permits 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 Schools IBC All new and all add/alter/repair) -$ Valuation $0 $3,535,200 $0 $70,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,956,000 $0 $0 $0 $7,561,200 Number of Permits 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 Misc. Structures/Fences -$Valuation $50,000 $0 $28,500 $0 $0 $476,000 $106,620 $200,000 $0 $25,000 $449,000 $26,000 $1,361,120 Number of Permits 2 0 1 0 0 3 2 1 0 1 1 1 12 Remodel, Residential(All add/alter/repair IRC-$Valuation $1,351,483 $340,899 $1,001,236 $1,104,0651 $1,291,838 $1,231,466 $2,310,274 $598,747 $1,233,310 $1,903,475 $827,0301 $320,711 $13,514,534 Number of Permits 21 15 29 30 31 39 31 32 24 40 28 14 334 Remodel, Commercial(All add/alter/repair IBC - $Valuation $103,469 $217,180 $124,909 $5,820,721 $2,285,038 $232,240 $10,394,505 $329,400 $4,744,205 $1,561,848 $788,500 $463,200 $27,065,215 Number of Permits 5 4 4 16 12 8 17 8 7 12 14 5 112 Remodel, Industrial(All add/alter/re air IBC - $Valuation New Category in'22 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Number of Permits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Remodel Public (Replaces Public Works All add/alter/repair IBC - $ Valuation $0 $0 $0 $0 $37,000 $365,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $402,000 Number of Permits 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Residential Accessory Structures (I RC) - $Valuation $0 $0 $244,644 $22,558 $27,000 $317,0001 $326,000 $115,500 $15,000 $0 $4,000 $0 $1,071,702 Number of Permits 01 0 4 2 2 31 4 2 2 0 1 0 20 Residential Accessory Dwelling Unit (IRC) -$ Valuation $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $409,000 $0 $0 $409,000 Number of Permits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 TOTAL VALUE $1,504,952 $5,143,279 $13,241,580 $12,847,835 $8,276.143 $5,646,767 65 $18,211,3 $21,939,932 $17,096,615 $10,914,578 $11,430,715 $4,190,817 $130,444,866 TOTAL PERMITS 28 22 49 56 54 61 681 60 51 71 68 25 613 Iowa City Building Permits Issue date between 12/1/2024 and 12/31/2024 Permit Type Work Class Permit Type Permit # Issue Date Address �E Description Applicant Value Building Accessory Accessory BLDC24-0176 12/26/2024 15 SILVERCREST PL Construct 3 gazebo's total. 1 each located at the Nelson Construction Michael Fear $26,000 (Commercial) Structure Structure NW, SW & NE corners of the property. Building (Commercial) - Accessory $26,000 Structure Total Addition Addition $0 Building (Commercial) - Addition Total $0 Install New Westend Wall at 965 S Riverside Dr. Chad Freeman Construction Inc Ranae Alteration Alteration BLDC24-0130 12/4/2024 965 S RIVERSIDE DR $200,000 (Panchero's). Icenogle Alteration BLDC24-0172 12/11/2024 1275 Highway 1 W 2 Interior remodel (US Army Recruiting Center) Build to Suit, Inc. Corey Higgins $240,000 Building (Commercial) - Alteration Total $440,000 New New BLDC24-0133 12/13/2024 1112 N DODGE ST New Construction of a dental office &parking lot. Wagner Construction Services d/b/a 'WCS' $529,000 Steve Wilson Building (Commercial) - New $529,000 Construction Removing asphalt shingles and replacing with Repair Repair BLDC24-0169 12/4/2024 118 N JOHNSON ST Fisher Construction LLC Drake Fisher $14,000 asphalt shingles. Repair exterior staircases (located on west side of Repair BLDC24-0170 12/5/2024 711 CARRIAGE HL 6 M68 Apartments Andrew Leman $3,000 buildings) at 711, 713, & 721 Carriage Hill. Repair BLDC24-0177 12/31/2024 226 S LUCAS ST Repair/replace ceiling drywall over lath and plaster. JOE MOSCHAK JOE MOSCHAK $6,200 Building (Commercial) - Repair $23,200 Building (Commercial) Tenant Tenant Build- $0 Build -Out Out Building (Commercial) - Tennant Build- $0 Out Total Building (Commercial) Total $1,018,200 Building Accessory Accessory (Residential) Building Building Building (Residential) - Accessory $0 Building Total Accessory Dwelling ADU $0 Unit (ADU) Building (Residential) - Accessory $0 Dwelling Unit (ADU) Total Addition Addition BLDR24-0512 12/16/2024 3000 MUSCATINE AVE Addition to east side of existing detached garage. GLENN WEIMER CONSTRUCTION INC Glenn $35,000 E Weimer Addition BLDR24-0513 12/10/2024 410 UPLAND AVE Add 10 x 16 deck and handicap accessible ramp on Alejandro Guzman $9,000 the front (west side) of the house. Addition BLDR24-0531 12/26/2024 30 WAKEFIELD CT Add a new 12'xl2' Temo Sunroom w/ new concreteHome Town Restyling Brad Winn $27,126 pad & trench footing on east side of house. Building (Residential) - Addition Total $71,126 Install 2 egress windows 30 x 48 with 55 x 36 x 60 Alteration/ Alteration/ BLDR24-0517 12/3/2024 1410 SPRUCE ST wells with 4 rung ladders on the east side of the Anchored Walls Inc Deborah Erikson $10,700 Remodel Remodel house. Alteration/ Backyard Vinyl/ Revamp Fence & Deck Mark BLDR24-0522 12/6/2024 1911 CALIFORNIA AVE Replacing existing deck on south side of house. $18,000 Remodel Mclaughlin Alteration/ Add wet bar & bathroom in partially finished BLDR24-0436 12/12/2024 233 LINDEMANN DR Ben Weis $30,000 Remodel basement. BuildingAlteration/ Alteration/ BLDR24-0478 12/16/2024 250 NORTH ST Remodel basement &bathroom. Mary Gilbey Strub $100,000 (Resdidential) Remodel Remodel Alteration/ Add laundry room & walk-in closet on main level & BLDR24-0525 12/16/2024 3369 LOWER WEST BRANCH RD Rob Phipps building Robert Randall Phipps $30,000 Remodel redo existing bathroom. Remove existing deck and build new composite Alteration/ BLDR24-0529 12/19/2024 1937 GRASLON DR deck on south side of house. Footings will be Derek Davis $9,000 Remodel "Perms Columns" with a 16" diameter footing plate. Alteration/ Install egress window on west side of house, add BLDR24-0514 12/20/2024 2239 DAVIS ST Prime Properties LLC Shawn Roberts $5,500 Remodel bedroom &full bath in basement. Alteration/ BLDR24-0515 12/30/2024 4016 EL PASO DR Bathroom Remodel. Neal Cutkomp $12,536 Remodel Alteration/ BLDR24-0535 12/30/2024 933 DUBS DR Finish small hobby room in basement. The rest of Navigate Homes Karl Bigger $8,000 Remodel the basement is already finished. Building (Residential) - $223,736 Alteration/Remodel Total New SFD, 5 bedrooms, 3-car garage, ranch style w/ New New BLDR24-0510 12/9/2024 901 HERON PL Robert Giedt $1,000,000 finished basement. 5-plex townhouse building. Each unit has 3 New BLDR24-0524 12/17/2024 4729 PRESTON LN bedrooms. 2.5 baths & 2-car garage Navigate Homes Karl Bigger $1,139,906 (4721/4723/4725/4727/4729 Preston Ln). New BLDR24-0526 12/19/2024 760 AMERICAN PHARAOH DR New SFD, w/ 2-car garage 4 bedrooms, , slab-on- BG Homes Brian Goerdt $356,000 grade. New BLDR24-0527 12/19/2024 732 AMERICAN PHARAOH DR New SFD, w/ 2-car garage 4 bedrooms, , slab-on- BG Homes Brian Goerdt $356,000 grade. Building (Residential) - New Total $2,851,906 Post fire repairs. No changes to framing structure. All electrical will be replaced. Wall coverings Repair Repair BLDR24-0520 12/10/2024 1224 BAKER ST removed as needed to expose wiring and replaced Firstcall Restoration Tom Campbell $22,000 as before. Minor framing repairs to attic area from fire. Repair BLDR24-0528 12/20/2024 359 MAGOWAN AVE Repair bowing basement wall (north side of house). Midwest Reconstruction Desiree Slama $3,849 Building (Residential) - Repair $25,849 Building (Residential) Total $3,172,617 Grand Total $4,190,817 Total Permits Issued 25 Item Number: IP10. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 2, 2025 Senior Center Commission: December 19 Attachments: Senior Center Commission: December 19 Preliminary Minutes December 19, 2024 MINUTES SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION December 19, 2024 Room 311, Iowa City Senior Center Members Present: Nancy Ostrognai, Jay Gilchrist, Warren Paris, Angie McConville Members Absent: Ross Taylor, Lee McKnight, Betty Rosse Staff Present: LaTasha DeLoach Others Present: CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Gilchrist at 4:00 PM. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 21, 2024 MEETING: Motion: To accept the minutes from the November 21, 2024. Motion carried on a 4/0 vote. Paris/Ostrognai PUBLIC DISCUSSION: OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW: DeLoach reported the January/February program guide is available. The Black History Ball will be February 8t", tickets go on sale on January 2"d. The Elegance of the Harlem Renaissance is the theme. A new awning was installed at the Washington St entrance. The City's engineering department will be having a renovation next year and during that time some of their staff will be working from the Senior Center. The windows and door project will be bid on soon and the interior design phase is still on track to start next year. DeLoach explained that before she was hired in this position the Senior Center's two facilities staff were moved from the Senior Center department to Government Preliminary Minutes December 19, 2024 Facilities department. Senior Center staff submit tickets for items that need attention from facilities staff. DeLoach presented updates to the Locker and Code of Conduct policies. The City attorney's office has reviewed the policies. The Locker Policy proposals include clarifying what can and can not be stored in a locker and staff not allowing anyone but the renter to have access to a locker. The memorandum in the packet outlines the proposal to increase the locker fee from $5/month to $15/month. This increase is in line with the cost (at 50 cents/day) of the Recreation Center, however the Senior Center will still allow monthly rentals and people can leave their items overnight. Only Senior Center members can rent lockers. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Paris asked when the new locker cost would be implemented. There will be a minimum of a 90-day notice. Motion: To adopt the updated Locker Policy and pricing increase. Motion carried on a 4/0. McConville/Paris The Commission discussed the Code of Conduct. DeLoach clarified that they Code of Conduct Policy is something that is in place for all community members who use the facility. It helps guide staff by clarifying what is expected of all community members, so the policy is applied equally to all. There was a minor language change from the policy in the packet in section 3i to read, "Using public restrooms, sinks, or fountains for personal hygiene activities". Motion: To adopt the updated Code of Conduct Policy. Motion carried on a 4/0. Ostrognai/McConville Commissioners discussed nominations of the executive committee. Voting on the executive committee will occur next month. Commissioners asked for clarification on the window and door replacement timeline. DeLoach noted the CIP funds are available in 2025 and the project will occur next year. Paris asked about repair to the Ecumenical Towers connecting door. It will be fixed next week. Paris asked about the elevator speed. DeLoach noted there are CIP funds to replace the elevator in the near future. Gilchrist would like to have reports from other staff members. DeLoach also noted that partner organizations, like TRAIL, can come and do a presentation as Preliminary Minutes December 19, 2024 well. She noted that TRAIL will be relocating in the building to room G03 in the near future. Meeting Adjourned. 3 Preliminary Minutes December 19, 2024 Senior Center Commission Attendance Record 1/18/24 2/15/202 3/21/24 4/18/24 5/16/24 6/20/24 7/18/24 8/15/24 9/19/24 10/17/202411/21/2204 12/19/24 Name Term Expires 4 Betty 12/31/26 -- -- X X X NM NM O/E X X X O/E Rosse Jay 12/31/25 NM X X X X NM NM X X O/E X X Gilchrist Angela 12/31/24 NM X X X O/E NM NM X X X O/E X McConville Lee 12/31/27 NM X X O/E X NM NM X X X O/E O/E McKnight Nancy 12/31/26 NM X X X X NM NM X X X X X Ostrognai Ross 12/31/24 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- O X O O O Taylor Warren 12/31/21 NM O X X X NM NM O X O X X Paris Key: X =Present O =Absent O/E=Absent/Excused NM =No meeting -- = Not a member