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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-04-2025 Climate Action Commission Iowa City Climate Action Commission Agenda Monday, August 4, 2025,4:00 p.m. Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall 410 E.Washington St., Iowa City Meeting Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of June 2, 2025 minutes 4. Announcements/Reports a. Action items from last meeting i. None b. Events i. Cooling station at National Night Out (Aug. 5, 5:30-8 p.m., Wetherby Park) ii. Volunteer Bike/Ped Count (Sept. 9-11) iii. Climate Fest (Sept. 19-25) 1. Pop-up Pocket Park (Sept. 19 3:30-5:30 p.m., City Hall) 2. Drive Electric Car Show (Sept. 20, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Farmers Market) 3. Solar Energy Art Show and Tour(Sept. 22,4-6:30 p.m.,Airport) 4. Tending Iowa's Land Read Along (Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lagoon Shelter House) 5. Resilience Hub Hang Out (Sept. 24, 5-8 p.m., Bike Library) 6. Film Screening (Sept. 25, 6:30-8 p.m., Dream City) iv. Other events in the community (Commissioners) 5. New Business a. Legislative changes pertaining to open meetings law training requirements and increased penalties i. Open Meetings Law Trainings: August 26, September 10, and September 24, 2025 6. Old Business a. Comprehensive Plan Presentation (Anne Russett, City of Iowa)—continued discussion b. Prioritization scoring of Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions Plan i. Final scoring of action items relating to buildings—review and refine ii. Scoring of action items related to transportation—preliminary review 7. Public Comment on items not on the agenda Commentators shall address the Commission for no more than 3 minutes. Commissioners shall not engage in discussion with the public concerning said items. 8. Recap a. Confirmation of next meeting time and location i. Monday, September 8, 2025 4-5:30 p.m., Emma J. Harvat Hall b. Actionable items for commission and staff 9. Adjourn If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Sarah Gardner, Climate Action Coordinator, at 319-887-6162 or at sgardner@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. MINUTES PRELIMINARY IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION JUNE 2—4:00 PM—FORMAL MEETING EMMA J. HARVAT HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Anderson,Jamie Gade, Ben Grimm,Zach Haralson, Nadja Krylov, Wim Murray, Brinda Shetty, Michelle Sillman, Robert Traer MEMBERS ABSENT: Emma Bork,Angie Smith STAFF PRESENT: Geoff Fruin, Sarah Gardner, Diane Platte,Anne Russett OTHERS PRESENT: Confluence staff: Christopher Shires, Emily Rizvic, Korinne Sidebottom CALL TO ORDER: Gade called the meeting to order at 4:00. APPROVAL OF MAY 5, 2025 MINUTES: Haralson moved to approve the minutes,Anderson seconded, and the motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Action items from last meeting(staff): • Commissioners were asked to continue thinking about prioritization scoring. Events: • Cooling stations at Party in the Parks, 6:30-8 p.m. -June 12 Happy Hollow,June 26 Scott Park • Other events in the community(commissioners) o Shetty reported UI Office of Sustainability is hosting BioBlitz on Saturday,July 12. • Update on Comprehensive Plan efforts for Iowa City o Public Visioning Workshops scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m. on June 2 (Dream City),June 10 (NCJC Pheasant Ridge),June 16 (Iowa City Public Library),June 30 (St. Patrick Church), and July 8 (Ferguson Building) NEW BUSINESS: Sillman joined the meeting. Comprehensive Plan Presentation:Anne Russett and Christopher Shires • Shires presented on Confluence's work on the Comprehensive Plan update.The project is currently in Phase 2 of 5 and the process will be ongoing through next May. Information is available on project website: https://engage.thinkconfIuence.com/iowa-city-comprehensive- plan • Shires explained the long-range master plans look at potential development patterns 20-, 30-, 40 years into the future. It is not law but serves as a guiding policy document.These plans generally have a 10-year shelf life and typically include a lot of maps and graphics, including Climate Action Commission June 2025 Page 2 of 5 Future Land Use Plan—where city should or should not grow. Future land use map was last adopted in 2013. Grimm joined the meeting. • Shires shared highlights from the community Profile o Iowa City has seen healthy,steady population growth, which is expected to continue. o Population projections through 2050 average out to about 94,725. Population by age (2023):Younger adults (20-44) make up 48.5%. Household incomes vary widely. o Housing will likely be a major topic for this Comprehensive Plan. Based on population projection, an average of 347-364 new housing units will be needed each year. o Employment by sector: Health care and social assistance is the biggest category. Total estimated jobs in Iowa City= 56,203. Inflow jobs=38,374. Live and work within Iowa City= 17,829. Live in Iowa City but work elsewhere= 13,890. o Krylov asked if wages are tracked and also if data about the culture of new population is available. Shires noted some data is unavailable. o Traer asked if nature/environment data is part of the plan, i.e. nonhuman residents of the City. Shires answered knowing of no data source to track animals. o Grimm asked if the growth of North Liberty and Coralville are taken into account in Iowa City's plan. Shires explained that some aspects of housing and population are done on a regional level, so Tiffin for example is included. Grimm asked if the data for the Community Profile was centered on Iowa City. Shire affirmed it is,while economic analysis and housing analysis is more regional. o Shetty asked if current housing build outs are known. Russett affirmed that City recently published a building permit analysis: on website, under the Planning and Zonings page, the report is available. Russett noted that housing availability is tight and is tightening. Building in Iowa City has not recovered from COVID. • Shires noted Emerging Trends: o Climate resiliency and conservation o New technologies: Al, IT modernization o Infrastructure and Transportation o Housing: lack of supply, affordability o Economic and retail shifts: COVID impact o Future of work: remote work, decreased demand for office space. Data is still lagging. o Inclusive design: such as in playgrounds and gathering spaces • Shires asked commissioners to identify what other emerging trends or issues exist o Krylov mentioned climate refugees—the need to move away from the coasts and above the 42nd parallel.A related concern is buildings'vulnerability to bigger storms. o Traer noted that "land use" is a human-centric term that excludes nonhuman life. o Haralson suggested thinking about the grid and the built environment, how those interact. Shires affirmed local generation (rooftop solar) and storage are impactful. o Gade asked how potential changes in legislation, like tax code, are a part of the plan. Shires noted that the comprehensive plan needs to remain a living document that can adapt, and it is always easier to react to change if there is a plan to start with. 2 Climate Action Commission June 2025 Page 3 of 5 o Grimm noted that re-naturalizing (adding native plants) has been undertaken in the past in reaction to emerging challenges; a more proactive design process would serve cities well. • Shires asked commissioners to identify top priorities for Iowa City o Gade mentioned housing, specifically affordable housing. o Haralson said the plan has to be net zero by 2050. o Krylov underscored the importance of accurately predicting population growth o Grimm identified resilience as a priority, in multiple meanings (environmental,financial, changes in political environment). o Anderson noted the importance of having sustainability "baked in" to development. Shires noted that in-fill and densification of downtown is a sustainable approach to growth and development. • Shires asked commissioners to identify how the comprehensive plan can support the work of the Climate Action Commission o Traer suggested measuring human impact on nature is valuable in trying to protecting nature. o Haralson asked if Confluence has looked at the Climate Action Plan for the City and recommended incorporating parts of the Climate Action Plan into the Comprehensive Plan. Shires affirmed the Confluence team had looked at the most recent plan. o Krylov suggested being proactive about supporting the kinds of businesses that would be good for Iowa City. In discussing Al and its impact on the climate, Shires explained how Iowa is well-suited for data centers, as Iowa has inexpensive electricity and available water. Some communities want data centers for the economic benefit and some communities are wary of their impact on the grid and on water. o Haralson mentioned walkability(15-minute city) as a priority for the CAC. Shires referenced how corners of Minneapolis are commercial and support the neighborhood around them. o Sillman asked if the opportunity is being embraced to teach residents what is already going on in the city. Shires described his role as mostly listening, but occasions do arise to speak on what the city has done/is doing. • Upcoming: o Public Workshops o Pop-up Events at Party in the Park • Project website is interactive. All are invited to visit it at https://engage.thinkconfluence.com/iowa-city-comprehensive-plan Air Quality Sampling Report • Gardner offered an update on the findings of the EPA on air quality in central and southeastern Iowa City, as summarized by the memo in the agenda packet. • Krylov asked if the level was compared to European standards, which are often different from US standards. Gardner offered to investigate. • Gade noted the report relied upon CDC levels, which instills confidence. 3 Climate Action Commission June 2025 Page 4 of 5 OLD BUSINESS: Prioritization scoring of Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions Plan relating to BCP-1 • Gardner offered explanations and invited commissioners to ask questions about each of the 4 actions listed in the Buildings—City Policy section and each of the 4 actions listed in the Buildings— Public Projects section. o Krylov asked for more information about BPP-1. Gardner gave some background into MiclAmerican's investment in the proposed Waterworks Park solar array, which was voted down by City Council in 2020. Krylov,Anderson, and Haralson asked if their rankings of BPP-1 could be accompanied by explanatory notes and Gardner affirmed annotations were welcome. o Commissioners noted the possibility for attaching a measurable objective to municipal buildings' efficiency. • Commissioners scored the items in the Buildings—City Policy and Buildings—Public Projects sections. Gardner asked commissioners to leave their scoresheets at their place to be collected. At the August meeting,top priority items will be identified and commissioners will discuss attaching measurable objectives. PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: • None RECAP: Confirmation of next meeting time and location: • Monday, August 4,4-5:30 p.m. Emma J. Harvat Hall Actionable items for commission and staff: • none ADJOURNMENT: Anderson moved to adjourn,Shetty seconded, and the motion carried. Meeting adjourned 5:29. 4 Climate Action Commission June 2025 Page 5 of 5 CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2024-25 \ 0 \ N \ \ \ X, W w 00 v F-` N Ol W W V Ll N NAME TERM EXP. N N N 0 N N N N N N N A A A AN A U'i In In U'i LP U'i Michael 12/31/2025 X 0/ X X X X X X O/E X X X Anderson E Emma Bork 12/31/2026 O/E X X X X O/E Michal Eynon- 12/31/2024 X 0/ X X X X Lynch E John Fraser 12/31/2024 X X X X O/E O/E Jamie Gade 12/31/2025 X X O/E X O/E X X X X O/E X X Ben Grimm 10/31/2026 O/E 0/ X X X X X O/E X O/E O/E X E Zach Haralson 12/31/2025 O/E X O/E X X X X X X X X X Nadja Krylov 12/31/2026 X O/E X X X X Wim Murray MidAmerican X X X X X O/E X O/E X X O/E X Rep Michelle Sillman 12/31/20025 X X X O/E X X X X X X X X Brinda Shetty UI Rep X 0/ X X X X X X X X X X E Angie Smith 12/31/2025 X X X O/E X X X X O/E X X O/E Gabe Sturdevant 12/31/2024 O/E X X X O/E X Robert Traer 12/31/2026 X X X X X X KEY: X=Present 0 =Absent 0/E =Absent/Excused NM= No Meeting * No longer on Commission 5 -' IOWA CIIY��IMATE / MPG. ACTION MATTERS COUNT Help gather data to improve bicycling infYastructure in r Iowa c►ty! � 00 00 Volunteer for the Bike Counfl September 9 - 10 - 11 Scan the QP\ code or find the L linkq at ov.org/CAevents. r. 0 From: Eric Goers To: *All Department Heads Cc: Chris O'Brien; Kirk Lehmann;Kellie Grace;Sue Dulek; Liz Craig;Jennifer Schwickerath;Alex Bright Subject: Open Records/Open Meetings law update Date: Thursday,July 3,2025 1:38:18 PM Friends, This year the Iowa Legislature passed H.F. 706, modifying Iowa Code Chapter 21 — Iowa's Open Meetings law. Because the changes are significant for board and commission members, all of which have staff liaisons,we though it important to educate staff so they can in turn educate the boards and commissions. First,the bill creates a new section, "21.12 Member education course required." As the name implies, all newly elected or appointed public officials who are members of a governmental body must complete a training course. The course is to last between 1 and 2 hours and must be approved by the Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB.) For board and commission members,this must be completed no later than 90 days after they assume their responsibilities. Each member must receive a "certificate of course completion",which must be collected and maintained by the City and made available for inspection. Once a person completes the training,they do not need to complete it again if they move to another board or commission. If a member does not complete the training as required, and fails to complete the training within an additional 60 days, they face financial penalties as described below. According to an advisory opinion approved by the IPIB earlier this week,this law applies only to those appointed or elected after July 1st. However,to ensure a consistent understanding of the law across all bodies, and to prevent imposition of the penalties I will describe below,the City Manager, City Clerk, and I will be asking the Council to require all board and commission members to complete the training, and to retake the training upon any re-appointment. Second,the bill significantly increases penalties for violations of Iowa's open meetings law. The fines for those members who are found to have committed inadvertent violations increase from a range of$100-$500 to a range of$500-$2,500. Penalties for knowing violations increase from a range of$1,000-$2,500 to a range of$5,000-$12,500. One of the defenses against imposition of the fine is reasonable reliance on the opinion of an attorney for the governmental body, given in writing beforehand or memorialized in the minutes if offered in person,that the contemplated action (e.g.,going into closed session) is proper. In order to provide that protection to board and commission members,the board or commission should not go into closed session unless an attorney from my office has issued a memo authorizing the closed session or offered the opinion at the meeting and on the record that doing so is proper. Please ask any staff acting as liaisons to a board or commission to add the topic to the next agenda, making members aware of the change and mentally preparing them for the training requirement. We will alert staff when the IPIB releases their training materials. If you need anything else, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Eric From: Sarah Gardner To: Sarah Gardner Subject: RE:Some Comp Plan questions to be thinking about between now and the Aug.4 CAC meeting Date: Tuesday,July 29,2025 10:51:25 AM Attachments: imaQe007.a_na imaae008.pna imaoe009,p_na imaae010.ona image011.12na imaae012.ong Thanks to Robert,who caught an incomplete question in the mix.The second bullet under transportation should read: • What should the vision for electric vehicle charging throughout the city be—in addition to the current parking ramps,should it also be in city parks?Along right of ways?Required as a percentage of future parking at apartments and condo buildings? Apologies for any confusion!Such are the hazards of composing emails in an open office setting— distractions will arise. As a reminder,due to open meetings law it is advised against responding to this email using"reply all." Sarah J. Gardner,AICP Climate Action Coordinator,Iowa City 319-887-6162 From: Sarah Gardner Sent:Thursday, July 24, 2025 3:01 PM To: Sarah Gardner<SGardner@iowa-city.org> Subject: Some Comp Plan questions to be thinking about between now and the Aug. 4 CAC meeting Hello,Climate Action Commission members. hope the summer has been treating you well and you've been able to enjoy the July break from our regular meeting schedule! When we reconvene in August,we are going to circle back to the discussion of the update to the city's Comprehensive Land Use Plan to try to dig in in a bit more detail.Comp Plans only get rare updates,so this is an important opportunity to help shape future development for a decade or more. Anne Russett will be joining us again from our planning department,though not the consultants.To prepare, I thought it might be helpful to offer a few questions to be thinking about between now and then: Density: 0 As we think about future development,does it make sense to continue to pursue very highly dense areas in the middle and less dense areas elsewhere,or should we be pursuing more of a mix of densities in all new development? • Should the city consider"upzoning"vacant properties, using vacant lots as an opportunity to increase density in areas that are already established at lower density levels? Development along the river and creeks: • As the city gets called upon to increase engagement with the river,what should be the corresponding vision for land use along the river be—should we be increasing natural areas/parkland along the river,continuing with the current mix of natural areas and commercial areas,or trying to strike a different balance? • Should the city continue to allow building in the 0.2%floodplain (500 year floodplain) if structures are raised 1 foot above flood level,or should we halt future development in the floodplain? • Should this floodplain regulation include creeks as well,or should they be regulated differently than the river floodplain? Transportation: • Are there transportation considerations related to multi-modal travel(bike, bus,and pedestrian)that are important to address? • What should the vision for electric vehicle charging throughout the city be—in addition to the current parking ramps,should it also be in city parks?Along right of ways?Required as a percentage of future parking at apartments and c Things we might have missed? • Is there anything missing from the Environment, Energy,and Resources section of the current comp plan (pages 39-44)that is included in the Climate Action Plan that you think is important to include going forward? To help think through some of this, it's helpful to bear in mind the primary purpose of a "Comp Plan" is to help guide future development and land use.The attached the Future Land Use map from the current plan to help get a feel for how this is currently envisioned.When looking at the map, it helps to know that"DU/A"stands for"Dwelling Units per Acre,"which is a kind of shorthand for density. You'll see on the map most of the land in the city is zoned for 2-8 DU/A,and most recent new development for single family homes has fallen in about the middle of this range,with each house being built on a quarter acre lot or so.As you'll also see in the map there are some pockets of very high density(25+DU/A). You might find it helpful to think about what high and low density areas currently look like,as well as areas of mixed density, in the context of Iowa City. If you have a chance between now and the meeting,you might consider paying a visit to the following areas of town: • Large apartment and condo buildings downtown as examples of high density • First Avenue north of Rochester and Mormon Trek Blvd.south of Melrose Ave as examples of medium density • The Peninsula Neighborhood around Foster Rd.and Walker .Cir.or Camp Cardinal Blvd.off Preston Lane,as examples of mixed density also think it's helpful to note that the prevailing understanding among transportation planners is that you need about 5 DU/A to make transit service viable—at densities lower than that,the length of bus routes needed to collect enough riders become too long to be workable for most commutes and too costly to be viable to cities.There are obviously also emissions implications that come with longer bus routes. A lot to think about, I know, but hopefully this helps get all of our gears turning a bit ahead of the conversation. Let me know if you have any questions between now and then.As a reminder,due to open meetings law it is advised you do no reply to this message using"reply all." Warmly, Sarah J.Gardner(she/her) Climate Action Coordinator WWW.ICGOV.0RG p:319-887-6162 O© � 410 E Washington St Iowa City,IA 52240 ICgov.org/ClimateAction Iowa City Transit is now FARE IOWA CITY FARE FREE Learn more at ICGOV.ORG FAREFREE From: Sarah Gardner To: Sarah Gardner Subject: Residential Development Report Date: Wednesday,June 4,2025 8:30:35 AM Attachments: 2024 IC Residential Devt Report Final.pdf imaae001.pna image002.p_ng imaae003.ona image004.p_ng imaae005.ona image006.g_ng Good morning, commission members! In response to a question raised during the consultant's presentation as to the current rate of housing development,Anne Russett has provided the attached report for your review. It is the most recent annual report prepared by our planning department on residential development in Iowa City. If you have any questions,Anne has offered to answer them directly.She can be reached at arussett(60iowa-city.org. A copy of the report and this email will be included in the next agenda packet.As a reminder,due to open meetings law, it is recommended you do not use"reply all"to respond to this email. Sarah J.Gardner(she/her) Climate Action Coordinator www.tccov.ORG p:319-887-6162 O© � 410 E Washington St Iowa City, IA 52240 ICgov.org/ClimateAction Iowa City Transit is now FARE i''I � FARE FREE FREE! aZoNiZ I O W A CITY Learn more at ICGOV.ORGIFAREFREE 2024 Residential Development Report CITY OF IOWA CITY This page is intended to be blank NEIGHBORHOOD& DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1 04/28/2025 Introduction Residential development is the process by which land is prepared The Metropolitan for new dwellings, either through new construction on vacant landOrganization . Johnson, or redevelopment of land that has been previously developed. Countyprojects a Every year, the City of Iowa City analyzes local data to identify demand . around development patterns and track recent and longer-term trends. new residents The goal is to provide accurate information that can inform land between use and planning decision-making processes. This requires One of the fundamental aspects of planning is accommodating the constructionof growth of the community. Where a demand for housing goes approximately610 - unmet, the City may see impacts to its population growth and the dwellings to accommodate growth of surrounding communities. This in turn can negatively thisgrowth between affect the City's sustainability and housing affordability goals. and 2030. Report Highlights - Subdivision activity in 2024 dropped well below average, with sharp declines across all housing types—especially single-family lots, which fell 75% below the 5-year average. No new attached single-family or duplex lots were platted. - Single-family permits in 2024 slightly exceeded five-year trends, but total permits were less than half the 10-year average, with multi-family at a decade low and almost no attached single- family or duplex activity. - Dwelling demolitions declined significantly in 2024, with just 11 units removed—well below the five-year average of 34 and the ten-year average of 39. - Activity in the University Impact Area was also lower this year due to a lack of multi-family development. Furthermore, the trend of converting duplexes to single-family homes continued, but slowed in the area. - The number of buildable vacant lots increased in 2024, largely due to new infrastructure and a revised method for counting infill lots.' - If permitting trends from 2020 through 2024 continue, the City is expected to only meet 68% of its demand for new housing by 2030 with a deficit of approximately 1,490 dwelling units. Important Definitions Single-Family Multi-Family Dwelling •1 principal dwelling •2 principal dwelling •3 or more principal •1 accessory dwelling unit on 1 lot units on 1 lot(DUP) dwelling units on 1 lot unit on 1 lot with May have an (MF) another principal use • •May be detached from Y (ADU) (SFD)or attached to accessory dwelling •Examples include (SFA)adjacent units apartments, •May be accessory to a (i.e.townhomes or condominiums,and single-family or duplex zero lot-line dwellings) townhome-style multi- use May have an family buildings. • accessory dwelling •For mixed use buildings,all dwellings are considered multi- family 1. There was a change in methodology in the 2024 analysis of vacant lots.Previously lots that were owned by the adjacent landowners were not counted as vacant lots because it was assumed that these properties will likely be sold together in the future.That assumption was removed,contributing to the increase in vacant lots when comparing 2024 to 2023. NEIGHBORHOOD& DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 2 Final Plat Activity Average Dwelling Units Accommodated by Lots Platted Final plats are a subdivision process that permanently delineates the location and dimensions of features pertinent to the transfer of property. Final plats are a leading indicator for the anticipated number of single-family andyr duplex dwelling units. To a lesser extent, it can foreshadow the development of multi-family dwellings. 6� L New Dwelling Units by Final Plat, 2024 Fewer created Subdivision SFD SFA DUP MF 024 Pine Grove Part Two 4 0 0 -8 averages.when ' '' _' ' ' _ Ronalds 2 0 0 0 year final plats Highlander Development createdsmall SF lots, mostly in Fifth Addition 0 0 0 0 infill locations. proposed"' ' Bab's First Addition 1 0 0 0 new multi-family units were the Brickyard Hollow 6 0 0 0 product of _' GPD Western Home GPD 0 0 0 133 plat. Total 13 0 0 125 Anticipated Dwelling Units Accommodated by Lots Platted 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 .200 100 ■ 10 5 ■ 0 0 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Single-Family Detached Single-Family Attached ■Duplex ■Multi-Family 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Single-Family Detached 207 169 31 105 79 56 65 18 1052 13 Single-Family Attached 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 Duplex 18 0 14 12 0 0 12 0 44 0 Multi-Family 144 98 279 206 204 108 32 1401 380 1253 Total 421 267 324 323 283 164 109 158 538 138 Includes 120-bed assisted group living use 2Includes 35 manufactured housing units 3 Includes a reduction of 8 units due to a replat&32 assisted living units NEIGHBORHOOD& DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 3 04/28/2025 and 77:1$o o — — �-, w ___ =� d-- ----. - jTL h 77 m 1 O 00yrEUE D _� ST XV of — ---I sl_'4-7 LL CA It y�{� co J a c c c\ �; Y IL V-4— ii h NEIGHBORHOOD& DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 4 2024 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT Building 'emit Activity Average Dwelling Units Permitted The issuance of a building permit is the final administrative approval of building plans to F-7 _-_ _771 F I allow new construction. It is the last step of the IF F 2015-2024 (10 yr) i residential development process and provides a basis for how many new dwellings are expected in the near future. Demolition permits are a type of building permit that allows the removal of a structure. Both indicate the anticipated change in dwellings. Net Change in Dwelling Units 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Units Permitted 691 1,087 517 457 578 162 333 364 562' 1452 Units Demolished -32 -160 -12 -13 -4 -12 -7 -22 -120 -11 Net Change in Units 659 927 505 444 574 150 326 342 442 134 'Includes 120-bed assisted group living use and 22-bed community service-shelter use 2 Includes senior living facility with 12 beds New Dwelling Units (based on building permit issuance) The total number • _ 1200 detachedunitspermittedexceeded five-year - . but multi-family 1000 •'rmits were at a ten-year low and duplex permits were lower than the 800 andaverages.600 400 200 0 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 ■Accessory Dwelling Units 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 ■Multi-Family 546 905 353 340 495 55 195 266 505 46 ■Duplex 6 12 8 10 6 8 6 2 4 4 Single-Family Attached 28 18 6 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 Single-Family Detached 109 151 150 103 75 99 132 94 50 95 Dwelling Units Demolished(based on demolition permit issuance) D- 0 slowed in -50 2024 to - -100 ' -150 -200 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 ■Multi-Family -28 -148 -5 0 0 0 0 -18 -104 0 ■Duplex -2 0 -2 -6 0 0 0 0 -6 -2 Single-Family Detached -2 -12 -5 -7 -4 -12 -7 -4 -10 -9 NEIGHBORHOOD& DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 5 - x RAV •'-1 -r�� '1 /2024 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REPURT 9 I J I III / I - --_-y ---- 1 1 _ _ 1 i I\ I ----- •p��� R � ,+ II d:� 1 T T'a Lr` r I `Ll r-j L Li - / ■�.__ `(Ji,�c�`(};� �� if 1 �. I � LLL---777"' j No 1r , + L, r i -- O cj 04 +;. N N N , N N N N Q5 Np W p '►•d i; 1 Jn K 2 d'N �N p 0 - � _. - c _ N 1 '� _1 k- N > o �1 ! N O U U ❑ r r co '�co .� / . — M CN CP CO 3�+'s _ - N U1 N UI N Il �.,■ / i o m m a o a o 0 ion -� '� LJ NEIGHBORHOOD& DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 6 2024 RESIDENTIAL •' 'O" 04/28/2025 University Impact Area Activity Changes in the University Impact Area (UTA) are often attributable to large redevelopment projects in the Riverfront Crossings (RFC) The University impact - District. In 2024, there were three single-family detached homes and includes - '- near the one townhome style multi-family building (5 units) developed in the " "' UTA. No residential building permits were issued in the RFC District. University of Iowa campus Regarding demolitions in the UTA in 2024, all occurred outside of the undergraduate students RFC District. Two single-family homes were demolished for the including but not limited to the townhome-style multi-family development on S. Dodge St. and one _t_ Melrose, - n single-family home was demolished on W. Benton St. for unknown Miller Orchard purposes. neighborhoods. �L University Impact Area Permit Activity 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Building Permits Single-Family Detached 2 1 6 4 1 1 1 1 3 3 Duplex 0 8 4 4 0 2 2 0 0 0 Multi-Family 167 531 157 193 151 4 110 5 291 5 Acc. Dwelling Unit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 Demolition Permits Single-Family Detached -1 -4 -2 -1 -1 -3 -2 -1 -8 -3 Duplex -2 0 0 -4 0 0 0 0 -2 0 Multi-Family -16 -3 -5 0 0 0 0 0 -104 0 Net Change in Units 150 533 160 196 151 4 111 6 181 1 5 Conversions DUP to SFD 1 1 0 2 1 2 0 4 3 1 MF to SFD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MF to Non-Residential 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Non-Residential to DUP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 NEIGHBORHOOD& DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 ._i- U ram..—�.® co I N i &y.c� 41 �I MIA LJ li I f I Lo C C M O O O O N d L71 N 0) - -p - C 7 C N N _ I _ tC1 C - - C v Clcc € c E !1! 1 �I Q O CD7 N O N � O N - - 1- O E N o mQ c) ❑ me ❑ r N v roQ mMr� -FZQ m m L O c cca .0)ca c a c �.� �v �v � E av '�°v > ro v _ J � -�_ a) Qo ao a) v vcj a)CD I CG C? �'❑ LL LL 2'd �cV or.' 0_'d Q'N WN it •� � r, :. � NEIGHBORHOOD& DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 8 Lot Supply Examining the supply of vacant, buildable lots provides an Percent of units permitted understanding of the growth capacity within existing areas of past 10 years on recentlyted he Iowa City. It is an especially important predictor for single-family - created since •• and duplex development because most of that type of building Single-Family Detached: ••, activity occurs on recently created lots. However, many multi- Single-FamilyAttached: w. family dwellings are created by redeveloping existing sites, so Duplex: ; % the supply of multi-family lots is less of a leading indicator for Multi-Family: 32% that type of development. Existing Vacant Lots, To issue a building permit for a newly created lot, public infrastructure such as streets, water and sewer lines, and stormwater facilities must be provided. Lots that were created but have no infrastructure are considered unimproved and are not yet buildable. Once infrastructure is provided, a lot is considered buildable and can have a building permit issued. Most unimproved lots tend to be from recently created subdivisions where infrastructure is still under construction. However, lots are occasionally platted but remain unimproved for several years, and in limited cases remain unimproved for decades (and will likely never become buildable). Buildable Status of Existing Vacant Lots by Building Type Dwelling Unim roved Buildable Total Type Lots Units Lots Units Lots Units Single-Family Detached 36 36 321 321 357 357 Single-Family Attached 24 24 31 31 55 55 Duplex 1 4 8 25 50 29 58 Multi-Family 1 4 56 21 726' 25 782' 'Does not include an anticipated number of units on 3 vacant lots that have unrestricted density. Vacant s_ct Suonk, Rs_fild-ni,lt Anaivsis A build-out analysis of the vacant lot supply estimates how long it would take for the current number of vacant, buildable lots to be developed based on the 10-year average in building permits issued by building type. Several factors can improve the outlook, such as the construction of infrastructure for unimproved lots. Overall, this analysis is more important for single-family and duplex development. Anticipated Build Out of Current Vacant Lot Supply The anticipated • • • single-familyvacant � lots increased fro 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2034 2023 due to low building permit numbers, . • of Single-Family Detached 3.0 years infrastructure which made older lots buildable, and the addition of buildab;; Single-Family Attached 5.3 years infill lotsto the data. The duplex bui • out timeframe increased due Duplex recent creationof duplex anticipated that many of the platte Multi Family rs duplex lots will be developed soone than • -• NEIGHBORHOOD& DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 9 2024 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT Development Projection Accommodating new residential growth is a fundamental aspect of planning for the future of Iowa City. To determine if Iowa City's anticipated needs will be met, the City compares the number of permits recently issued to expected population growth. Anticipated Supply and Demand The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County projects that Iowa City's population will reach approximately 85,070 residents by 2030, which is an increase of around 10,240 new residents from 2020 through 2029. This suggests a demand for just over 4,610 new dwelling units within that timeframe. Alternatively, development can be projected using the five-year average (2020-2024) number of dwelling units permitted annually. If the anticipated number of new dwelling units is less than the projected need, then it indicates that the future supply of housing will be inadequate to accommodate projected growth. Projected Need vs. Projected Development(in dwelling units) Recent permit trends(i.e. since Projected 1 1)sugge Need 3,120 new units developed between 0 and 11 accommodates. This SFD: DUP: MF: __Deficit:__ ..: • projected • Projected demand, leaving - deficit of ,•1 940 5 1490 Development , shortfall '• - - -------, 1-unit increase from the 2023 projection, 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 66 housing deficit growing. Discussion Recent building permit trends suggest that the City will not meet its projected demand for new housing, which can have negative repercussions. First, excess housing demand may encourage additional growth in nearby cities, such as Tiffin or North Liberty, which have seen a proliferation of new residential development. This can negatively impact the City's environmental goals as homes are built further from employment centers and commuting distance, car dependence, and traffic congestion increases. In addition, an insufficient supply of housing can increase the cost of housing - when the supply cannot meet the demand for new dwellings, Iowa City will become less affordable. Consequently, it is important to continue encouraging residential growth in areas that have access to City services, such as in infill locations, as well as in the City's designated growth areas which are anticipated to become part of the City in the future. Policies for development are laid out in more detail in the City's Comprehensive Plan. NEIGHBORHOOD& DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 10 ACCELERATING •WA CITY'S CLIMATE ACTIONS PLAN REVIEW BUILDINGS "PRIORITIZATION SCORING BE = EDUCATION, BI = INCENTIVES, BR = REGULATION, BCP = CITY POLICY, BPP = PUBLIC PROJECTS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... TIER 1 PRIORITIES: GROW EFFORTS IN THIS AREA AND ACTIVELY SEEK NEW OPPORTUNITIES Action • Item BE-2 Parter with stakeholders to promote green building construction and 4.6 rehabilitation BI-4 Launch a TIF-funded climate action incentive program aimed at reducing 4.3 industrial energy consumption. Updated wording. Offer TIF-funded climate action incentives aimed at reducing industrial and commercial energy consumption BPP-3 Municipal building efficiency and electrification 4.3 BI-1 Offer free home energy assessments through Green Iowa AmeriCorps 4.1 Updated wording. Offer free home energy assessments and basic weatherization services to Iowa City households BPP-2 Net zero public housing 4.1 TIER 2 PRIORITIES: MAINTAIN CURRENT EFFORTS AND HAVE STRATEGIES IN PLACE TO REACT TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES BI-6 Consider a building permit fee rebate program for enhanced energy standards 3.9 Updated wording. Continue to offer financial incentives for enhanced energy standards based on a home energy rating program BI-9 Launch an electrification incentive program 3.9 BPP-1 Pursue solar or battery storage partnership with MidAmerican Energy 3.9 BPP-4 Advocate for state legislative changes to enable subscription-based community 3.9 solar BE-1 Promote energy efficiency and performance tips to the public 3.7 BR-3 Incorporate strict energy standards into height and density bonuses 3.7 BI-2 Enhance energy standards for city rehabilitation projects 3.6 BR-5 Develop Climate Action requirements for all existing and future rental permits 3.5 BI-5 Develop or partner with local stakeholders on a comprehensive climate action 3.4 rehabilitation program BE-5 Incorporate an education component into future solar installations on city 3.2 properties or facilities BR-2 Incorporate stricter energy standards into TIF financing policies 3.2 BE-3 Encourage the local realtor community to include energy performance in the 3.0 multiple listing services (MLS) property inventory Updated language: Continue to collaborate with the local realtor community to promote home energy performance to buyers through MLS inventory, HERS ratings, and other mechanisms BR-1 Create a more robust energy code inspection program 3.0 BCP-1 Advocate for state adoption of advanced energy codes 3.0 BCP-2 Advocate for aggressive energy code development and adoption 3.0 TIER 3 PRIORITIES: MONITOR AND EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES AS THEY ARISE 7E-4 .Educate the community on energy usage for water treatment and delivery 2.9 Coordinate neighborhood energy blitz events 2.8 Incentivize energy enhancements and building re-and retro-commissioning for 2.6 participants in the energy benchmarking program BR-4 Initiate energy benchmarking requirements 2.5 Updated wording:Incorporate energy benchmarking requirements into financial incentive agreements such as TIF funding and Climate Action Grants BI-8 Complete a net-zero demonstration rehabilitation project 1.9 BI-7 Initiate a net-zero house design competition 1.8 BR-6 Assess and update city zoning codes for solar readiness/friendliness 1.4 Updated wording: Continue periodic reviews of cityzoning codes related to solar readiness/friendliness and make timely updates QUESTIONS TO FURTHER REFINE PRIORITIZATION TIERS • Do we feel as a whole the Tier 1 priorities accurately reflect the initiatives we most want to see grow in the future? • Would any of the action items benefit from being adjusted up or down a tier? • Are we comfortable with the suggested rewording for some of these items?Are there any others that should be reworded? • Does it make sense to combine any of these efforts (i.e. BE-1, BI-1, and BI-3, - "Promote energy efficiency and performance tips to the public, including through free home energy audits, neighborhood energy blitz events, and other initiatives"), or is there value in leaving them separate? • If any items are combined,to which tier should they be assigned? • Should every action item be given a verb to help clarify the intent of the action (i.e. "Partner on a net zero public housing project," "Increase energy efficiency and pursue electrification of municipal buildings")? TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIZATION SCORING SHEET CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSIONER SCORING INDICATORS (USE WHOLE NUMBERS ONLY) 1 = Monitor and explore opportunities as they arise 3 = Maintain current efforts and have strategies in place to react to new opportunities 5=Top priority: Grow efforts in this area and actively seek new opportunities ACTION ITEMS Number Item Notes • TE-1 Significant transportation education and outreach campaigns TE-2 Launch an eco-driving campaign alongside employers TI-1 Incentivize public transit options TI-2 Explore electric vehicle (EV) incentives based on readiness plan TR-1 Review parking regulations and consider innovative ways to encourage alternative modes of travel TR-2 Require climate change analysis for new subdivisions and rezonings TCP-1 Establish an electric and fuel- efficient vehicle purchasing policy TCP-2 Track adherence to city idling policy TCP-3 Review transportation subsidies, work schedules, and telework policy for city employees TPP-1 Complete the transit student and implement recommendations to bolster service and increase ridership TPP-2 Complete EV Readiness Plan and implement recommendations BPP-3 Achieve Gold Bicycle Friendly Community status and begin work toward Platinum status ACCELERATING IOWA CITY'S CLIMATE ACTIONS PLAN, PROGRESS 2020-TO DATE TRANSPORTATION EDUCATION ACTION ITEMS TE-1 : SIGNIFICANT TRANSPORTATION EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... STATUS: LONG TERM/ONGOING 20201: Launched Climate Ambassador program,which includes segments related to transportation. 2021: Held the first EV Car Show as part of Climate Fest. Bus wraps for new electric buses were designed to include climate action promotion component. 2022: "Speaking of... Electric Vehicles"webinar held in March. Electric Bus Bash held May. 2023: "Walk and Roll Weekly" campaign launched. Book Bike purchased in collaboration with the library.Collaboration on a Bike to Work Week event at Big Grove. Climate Fest events include decorated bus stops, live music and engagement activities at transit hub. EV car show featuring both the electric bus and electric cargo"Book Bike"at the Farmers Market. 2024: "Bus Buddy"video series launched followed by March "Route Madness"campaign. First Bus Buddy engagement training offered to Wonderful Westside girls group. Iowa City hosted Bike to Work Week breakfast at Swan Ramp, serving 100+ residents. Practice bus bike ramp installed at Swan Ramp. Climate Fest included a Transit Trivia night and largest attended EV car show to date (17 different EV models, 1670+attendees). "Fear Free" Fare Free campaign launched with Halloween Fare Free booth in Downtown District pop up retail space encouraging families to try downtown shuttle while exploring downtown. 2025:Summer marketing campaign promoting extension of Fare Free service highlights accomplishments to date, including Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) reduction.Second March "Route Madness" campaign to engage transit ridership. Bike to Work Week breakfast at Swan park serves 165+ residents. Collaboration with MPO transportation planners on August citizen science Bike/Ped data collection event. EV car show and "Walk and Roll Weekly" promotional item planned for Climate Fest. Throughout this report, "2020" is used to indicate new efforts initiated in 2020,while "2020 baseline" indicates relevant ongoing efforts that were continued into 2020. TE-2: LAUNCH AN ECO-DRIVING CAMPAIGN ALONGSIDE EMPLOYERS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... STATUS: UNDERWAY 2021: Discussions with ACT about a carpooling campaign to incorporate into workforce return to campus (ACT ultimately decides to continue remote work and sell campus). 2022: MPO transportation planners hosted "Easy on the Gas" Lunch and Learn highlighting carpool, vanpool, rideshare, express bus, and dial-a-ride options for area commuters. 2024: Employers identified for planned outreach to encourage use of Fare Free service by employees. Outreach to northside employers with limited response. Ongoing collaboration with Downtown District to promote Fare Free services to and through downtown employers. 2025: Outreach effort planned for firm moving into former Pearson campus INCENTIVE ACTION ITEMS TI-1 : INCENTIVIZE PUBLIC TRANSIT OPTIONS STATUS: LONG TERM/ONGOING 2021: Implemented Transit Study fare and transfer policy changes. Both the ICPL and Recreation Division offer a "ride home" pass valid for Iowa City Transit in summer. 2022: ICPL/Recreation Department offer"ride home" pass again. 2023: Launch of Fare Free pilot in August results in 53% increase in ridership over August 2022; ongoing marketing/engagement to encourage transit usage planned (see TE-1) 2024: City Council raises downtown parking fees to support ongoing Fare Free transit service; anticipated$1.5M revenue annually to support fare free service (see also TR-1). First year of Fare Free initiative show sustained ridership growth (450K additional rides), including increase over previous August; 1.8 million VMT reduction within city limits recorded between 2023 and 2024. 2025:City Councilvotes to extend Fare Free service for an additional year,with annual review of the program to determine future extensions. National Parking Day"Pop Up Pocket Park" planned as part of Climate Fest to highlight role parking fees play in incentivizing/paying for Fare Free service. TI-2: EXPLORE ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) INCENTIVES BASED ON THE READINESS PLAN ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... STATUS: LONG-TERM/ONGOING 2021: EV Readiness Plan completed. 2022: Multi-family grant program launched to assist with electrical panel upgrades and equipment installation costs of EV charging units at apartment buildings. 2023: Level 1 charging project completed for Peninsula Condo HOA. EV charging grant program for condos and HOAs adjusted to cover half the cost of equipment and installation (formerly covered installation only)following end of MidAmerican EVSE rebates. 2024: Ongoing promotion of EV incentives for new and used vehicles in the IRA. 2025:Targeted outreach to landlords and condo HOAs throughout summer to promote EV charging grant. REGULATION ACTION ITEMS TR-1 : REVIEW PARKING REGULATIONS AND CONSIDER INNOVATIVE WAYS TO ENCOURAGE ALTERNATIVE MODES OF TRAVEL STATUS: LONG-TERM/ONGOING 2022: City enacted ordinance allowing parking enforcement staff to issue warnings/ticket vehicles blocking bike lanes. 2024: Demonstration bus bike rack installed on Chauncey Swan Ramp; new informational video on how to use the rack produced. New parking rates paired with refreshed marketing of Fare Free transit service (see also TI-1). ICDD and city staff collaborate on use of"Hello Lamppost"service for messaging on parking and transit service downtown. 2025: Parking study planned to begin late 2025 with an aim of reducing minimum parking requirements. TR-2: REQUIRE CLIMATE CHANGE ANALYSIS FOR NEW SUBDIVISIONS AND REZONINGS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... STATUS: IN DEVELOPMENT 2024: CAO staff representative included in steering committee for comprehensive land use plan ("comp plan") update to ensure incorporation of climate change considerations. 2025: Comp plan presentation to Climate Action Commission; ongoing discussion with Neighborhood Development Services staff about inclusion of climate action priorities. CITY POLICY ACTION ITEMS TCP-1 : ESTABLISH AN ELECTRIC AND FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLE PURCHASING POLICY ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... STATUS: COMPLETED 2020:Written policy completed which includes preferences for EVs; describes process by which vehicle options are to be evaluated 2022:Zero Emissions Fleet Transition Plan for future transit purchases, including EV and hydrogen cell buses, completed. Climate Action and Fleet Service staff collaborated on installation of additional charging stations to support two new EVs added to City fleet. RFP released to contract for a Zero Emissions Fleet Transition Study for all city vehicles. 2023: UI engineering students complete benefit-cost analysis of hydrogen vs electric "fuel"for city fleet vehicles;firm selected to conduct fleet transition plan. Fleet review and vehicle recommendations completed as part of Fleet Transition plan; related infrastructure analysis commences. Iowa City Transit featured on national transit panel as a model of how to collaborate with utility on fleet electrification efforts. 2024: Fleet Transition Study completed; staff memo and study shared with Council; staff in conversation with Johnson County about initiation of their study and potential areas of overlap. Level 2 charging station installed to support acquisition of electric vehicles for police department. Separate fleet analysis for Fire Department completed. 2025: City continues to pilot EVs in different parts of the fleet, purchasing Two Ford Lightnings as community outreach vehicles for PD and AmeriCorps team and a Chevy Blazer EV patrol vehicle for PD. TCP-2: TRACK ADHERENCE TO CITY IDLING POLICY STATUS: LONG TERM/ONGOING 2020: 30 City vehicles equipped with AVL technology to provide digital idling data. 2021: 60 additional vehicles equipped with AVL. Division managers (Water Treatment, Resource Management,Streets, etc.) begin receiving weekly reports on idling data for their vehicles. Equipment superintendent reviews reports monthly for entire fleet. Efforts made to increase compliance within individual divisions. 2022: 19 additional vehicles equipped with AVL. Ongoing monitoring with weekly reports to division managers and month review by Equipment superintendent. Significant reduction of idling confirmed across all divisions. 2023: 3 new vehicles equipped with AVL. Ongoing monitoring. Idling reduction levels maintained. 2024: Ongoing monitoring. Idling reduction levels maintained. 2025: Ongoing monitoring. Data errors detected with some AVL units. Equipment superintendent in communication with AVL to resolve issue/replace malfunctioning units. Idling reduction levels maintained. TCP-3: REVIEW TRANSPORTATION SUBSIDIES, WORK SCHEDULES AND TELE-WORK POLICIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES STATUS: COMPLETED 2020 baseline: Discounted transit passes offered to all city employees opting out of parking passes. 2021: Following COVID-19 pandemic, conversations on flex/tele-work policy initiated within city management. 2022: New tele-work and flexible work options offered to City employees,to be implemented on a departmental basis. Six month review of program showed ongoing support among employees and managers. 2024: Discounted EV charging incentive for city employees proposed to replace discounted transit passes following adoption of Fare Free transit service. PUBLIC PROJECTS TPP-1 : COMPLETE THE TRANSIT STUDY AND IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOLSTER SERVICE AND INCREASE RIDERSHIP ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... STATUS: LONG TERM/ONGOING 2020: Oct. 2020: Completed Transit Study presented to City Council. 2021: New route,fare, stop changes implemented as recommended by the study.Adjustments made to four transit routes (2, 10, 12, 13) based on driver and rider feedback to better accommodate route transfers. 2022:Transit approved to hire 4 additional bus drivers to help cover new routes and services in support of Transit Study recommendations 2023:Transit system upgrades implemented: buses on Court and Towncrest routes begin running 20-minute service; expanded service on N. Dodge route up to Highlander; 8 routes implement earlier start times. In Sept., procurement authorized for a Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study. 2024:Annual ridership objectives and measures developed in collaboration with Harvard Bloomberg program,with a target metric established to grow to 1.9 million rides per year by 2030. 2025: Updates to some routes planned to continue implementation of Transit Study TPP-2: COMPLETE ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) READINESS PLAN AND IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... STATUS: LONG TERM/ONGOING 2021: EV Readiness Plan completed. High priority actions: Pursue grant program prioritizing DC fast chargers; amend code to require EV charging as a permitted accessory use, and to include requirements or incentives (i.e. density bonus)for the installation of charging infrastructure in new construction or major renovations; Identify locations for publicly-owned EV chargers; connect income-qualified and disadvantaged communities with low-interest EV loan programs; explore partnership with dealers to facilitate point-of-sale rebates for EVs; develop comprehensive EV resources website for Eastern Iowa audience 2022: EV charging rebate for apartment and condo buildings launched in March (see TI-1); Secured VW settlement funds to add EVSE to Chauncey Swan and Dubuque Street parking ramps. 2023: Parking staff implemented EV tax at public charging stations as required by state law. 2024:Two dual-port level two chargers added to public ramps at Chauncey Swan and Dubuque Street. CAMBUS and Coralville funding request for electric buses included in MPO Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP); Cedar Rapids submits for EECGB funding for 4 light duty EVs. Iowa City Climate Action rep added to steering committee to find new host organization for Clean Cities Coalition after state terminates contract with the DOE 2025: EV information page in development for Iowa City website. TPP-3: ACHIEVE GOLD BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY STATUS AND BEGIN WORK TOWARD PLATINUM STATUS STATUS: LONG TERM/ONGOING 2021: City applied for Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation. 2022: City received Silver-level designation, but has submitted documentation showing peer cities with lower scores receiving Gold and Platinum designations in hopes of a revised rating. 2024:Application submitted for Gold-level designation. Received Silver-level designation. Planning staff review designation criteria with League of American Bicyclists.