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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-21 Council minutesr f�A CITY OF IOWA CITY .`ft nw,®,��`� MEMORANDUM Date: January 27, 2025 To: Mayor and City Council From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, January 21, 2025 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague Staff: Fruin, O'Brien, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Seydell Johnson, Lyon, Ogden, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Russett, Kubly USG: Monsivais, Martinez (A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.) 1. Clarification of Agenda Items • [8.a]... Rezoning - ACT... It was noted that Councilor Alter would be recusing from the item. • [9.g]... Approval of the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan... It was noted that Mayor Pro Tem Salih would be recusing the item. 2. Information Packet Discussion (January 9. January 161 ➢ January 9 — No discussion. ➢ January 16 1. (IP7 — Memo from City Clerk: Listening Post Update) Councilors discussed availability to attend a listening post in February and May. Action: The City Clerk's Office will work to establish listening posts in February (Teague / Alter) and May (Moe, / Harmsen), staff and will coordinate promotion of the events with Communications. Councilors were reminded of the USG Town Hall on Tuesday, February 11th at 7pm at the IMU. 2. (IP3 — Memo from Assistant City Manager: Affordable Housing Funding and Housing Demand) Councilor Alter noted the breakdown of funds in the memo and noted the number of new dwelling units needed by 2030 and the need to increase housing. Mayor Pro Tern Salih highlighted some of the funds available from the memo and asked for a future discussion. 3. (IP9 — Johnson County Master Gardner: Downtown City Gardens — 2024 Report to Iowa City) Councilor Alter noted the annual report and pointed out the section under Partner Activities and asked if a cleanup of Ralston Creek could be a joint cleanup effort with the City and Johnson County Master Gardner's or another entity. January 21, 2025 Page 2 Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Action: Staff will pull together an overview of organized efforts to help remove debris from our waterways. 4. (IP3 — Memo from Assistant City Manager: Affordable Housing Funding and Housing Demand) Councilor Moe asked if further Council discussion was needed to give staff direction. City Manager Fruin provided additional information and noted the memo was under the FY26 Budget discussion item on the agenda and could be discussed or if additional time was needed it could be placed on a future work session. Individual Council members expressed their views. 5. (IP8 — Memo from Development Services, Associate Planner: Floodplain Management Annual Progress Report) Councilor Bergus noted a recommendation at the end of the memo and asked if Council input was needed. City Manager Fruin stated it was just an FYI. 6. (IP6 — Memo from City Manager's Office: Housing Information) Mayor Pro Tern Salih noted the counts regarding sheltered and unsheltered individuals in Johnson County stating the numbers do not cover the individuals who are not reporting and there are still many people who need help. 3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates. Matthew Monsivais, USG Liaison and Ava Martinez, USG Alternate Liaison presented updates. 4. Comprehensive Plan Update Kick-off Presentation Senior Planner Russett introduced the Vice President of Confluence, Chris Shires. Shires presented a PowerPoint on the following: • Phase 1: Existing Conditions Assessment • Phase 2: Public + Stakeholder Engagement • Phase 3: Establish Vision + Goals and Key Rec's • Phase 4: Draft Plan + Evaluation • Phase 5: Final Plan + Adoption • Detailed Calendar • What's Next - Near -Term - Mid -Term Individual Council members expressed their views. 5. FY26 Budget Discussion City Manager Fruin noted that this was the time for Councilors to ask any questions regarding the proposed budget which was presented on January 13th. Fruin noted the only item that was prepared for discussion was the memo (IP3 — Memo from Assistant City Manager: Affordable Housing Funding and Housing Demand) which was included in the January 21, 2025 Page 3 January 1611 Information Packet and that there would be a standing budget discussion item on the work session agendas. City Manager Fruin reviewed the available funds for Affordable Housing Development listed in the January 16th memo (IP3). Neighborhood & Development Director Hightshoe and City Attorney Goers provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views. 6. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees. Adjourn 5:19 p.m.