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I �N-0- CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 29, 2012 IP1 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule DECEMBER 4 WORK SESSION IP2 Work Session Agenda IP3 Information for Asst.to the City Manager: Iowa Recycling Association legislative position on Iowa's container law IP4 Information from Council Member Throgmorton: Proposed Levee along Taft Speedway IP5 Memo from Public Works Dir.: Plastic Bag Ban IP6 Pending Work Session Topics DECEMBER 7 WORK SESSION IP7 Work Session Agenda — meeting with area legislators MISCELLANEOUS IP8 Copy of letter from Asst. Transportation Planner to Essex Street residents: Essex Street on- street parking survey IP9 Protest of Rezoning for Jefferson Street Historical District: John Roffman, Dorothy & Richard Morrissey, Bryan Clark IP10 New Release: City Will Host Public Input Sessions to Discuss New Ideas for Downtown Parking IP11 Economic Development Committee Minutes —November 19 DRAFT MINUTES IP12 Police Citizens Review Board: November 20 IP13 Telecommunications Commission: October 22 f IN ` =r City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule I November 29, 2012 CITY OF IOWA CITY Subject to change Tuesday, December 4, 2012 5:00 PM Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Tuesday, December 4, 2012 7:OOPM Regular Formal Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Friday, December 7, 2012 12 Noon Work Session - area legislators Emma J. Harvat Hall Friday, December 7, 2012 1:OOPM Special Formal /Ex. Session /Evaluation Emma J. Harvat Hall Tuesday, December 18, 2012 5:00 PM Work Session Meeting Emma J. 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Harvat Hall ' -29-12 IP2 +. w>rrl.il CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 -1826 1319) 3S6 -S000 (319) 3S6 -S009 FAX www.icgoy.org City Council Work Session Agenda December 4, 2012 5:00 PM Emma J. Harvat Hall - City Hall 410 E. Washington Street • Questions from Council re Agenda Items • Discussion on request to endorse the Iowa Recycling Association legislative position on Iowa's container law [IP # 3] • Discussion on Council Member Throgmorton's suggested activities related to the decision not to proceed with the Taft Speedway Levee [IP # 4] • Discussion on the request for a single use plastic bag ban [IP # 5] • Information Packet Discussion [November 29] • Council Time ■ Pending Work Session Topics [IP # 6] ■ Meeting Schedule ■ Upcoming Community Events /Council Invitations Previously distributed 11/27 work session," IP3 *ow.q 2013 Legislative Positions The voice of recycling... Iowa Recycling Association is a network of diverse members "Po �o dedicated to advancing effective recycling and recycling related activities. In Iowa alone, the `' 1 recycling industry supports over 11,400 jobs and generates $2.4 billion annually. Legislative Z. Ass ° positions below were approved by the IRA Board of Directors in November 2012. PRIORITY: The Iowa Recycling Association supports efforts to update and expand Iowa's Container Deposit Law while maintaining the intent and integrity of the legislation to ensure it continues to serve Iowans. Iowa's Container Deposit law is a product stewardship initiative that has played a key role in fostering recycling for over three decades. It reduces litter on Iowa's roadways, trails, and waterways while complementing curbside recycling programs across the state. IRA supports efforts to improve and expand the Container Deposit law, including: Expand the containers covered by the law to reflect today's assortment of bottled beverages, including bottled water. Numerous beverages, packaged in the same containers as their carbonated counterparts, did not exist when the bill was initially passed. Expansion to include more containers would strengthen the law. Update the State's can and bottle redemption system to provide an increased handling fee for redemption centers in order to maintain convenient locations and business hours for consumers and create - new economic opportunities. The Iowa Recycling Association supports legislation on product stewardship initiatives that reduce waste or encourage take back programs for de- manufacturing and recycling. IRA supports legislation that provides incentives or the means for encouraging more environmentally - conscious design and greater resource conservation, such as paint and electronic take -back programs. The Iowa Recycling Association supports sustainable, long -term funding of local and statewide waste reduction and recycling programs. Many of Iowa's waste reduction and recycling programs are supported by funds collected through landfill tonnage fees, a funding stream that continues to decrease. To ensure equal access to waste reduction and recycling programs by all sectors, sustainable long -term funding is essential. IRA supports existing and alternative sustainable funding mechanisms that: • maintain the existing level of available funds, • grow to meet future waste reduction and recycling program needs, including the challenges brought by new technologies and new waste streams, • apply to the waste industry equally, i.e.; residential, commercial, industrial, public and private • are available on a competitive basis to ensure funding supports the most viable programs and ideas and provides accountability. The Iowa Recycling Association supports legislation and efforts to encourage responsible disposal or recycling of materials. Illegal dumping and littering are financial drains on local governments and taxpayers. To battle illegal dumping and support responsible, sustainable disposal or reuse of materials, IRA supports: • point -of -sale fee on tires or reinstatement of the waste tire fund to assist with the clean -up of illegally dumped tires and • increased fines or penalties for littering and illegal dumping that are enforced Iowa Recycling Association 110 Box 10954 - Cedar Rapicls. fA 52410 - (515) 265 -1596 - www.iowarecvcle" President Me President Treasurer Secretary Executive Director Yvette Clapp Bob George Darven Kendell Jennifer Jordan Teresa Kurtz 319- 790 -4765 641 - 780 -5290 319 -753 -8116 319- 887 -6160 515- 265 -1596 Protect and Expand Iowa's Bottle Bill Iowa's Bottle Bill is a product stewardship initiative that has played a key role in fostering recycling for over three decades. It complements curbside recycling programs across the state, reduces litter on Iowa's roadways, trails and waterways and provides jobs for Iowans Effective recycling: Iowa's Bottle Bill is the most successful recycling program in the state and has resulted in an 86% recycling rate for covered beverage containers'. Even with Iowa's high number of curbside and drop -off recycling programs, many containers get wasted each year because they are not included in the Bottle Bill. A refundable deposit provides a financial incentive for consumers to return beverage containers for recycling —these recycling programs not only prove to be the highest performers in collection, but also material quality necessary for end -use manufacturing. Litter and waste reduction: Single -use beverage containers make up an estimated 40 -60 percent of litter." Annually, nearly 10 million tons of cans and bottles made of aluminum, plastic, and glass are wasted in the U.S. "' The production of new containers requires the use of limited virgin materials and requires far more energy than recycling existing containers, resulting in the release of millions of tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Expanding the Bottle Bill to include water bottles and other non - carbonated beverages will further reduce litter and waste in Iowa. Economic growth: The current Bottle Bill supports about 870 jobs in Iowa, including those at nearly 250 independent redemption center businesses. Expanding the program to include water bottles and other non - carbonated beverages will create an estimated additional 330 jobs. " For these reasons, we strongly support Iowa's Bottle Bill and we encourage our elected officials to strengthen and update the law. This includes: • Updating the Bottle Bill to provide an increased handling fee for redemption centers in order to maintain convenient locations and business hours for consumers. Iowa's Bottle Bill was enacted in 1978; the handling fee for redemptions centers has not increased during that time, in spite of increases in the cost of labor, equipment and fuel. Updating the Bottle Bill to include water bottles and other non - carbonated beverages: At the time the Bottle Bill was enacted, bottled water, tea, sports drinks and other "new age" beverages were uncommon and did not represent a significant share of the beverage market. However, from 2000 to 2006, non - carbonated beverage sales accounted for 95% of the growth in total sales, snaking up 32% of the market in 2006. Updating our Bottle Bill to include non- carbonated beverages would lead to increased rates of recycling and reducing litter on Iowa's roadways, ditches, and waterways. We, the undersigned, support Iowa's successful Bottle Bill law and urge that it be updated to provide an increased handling fee for redemption centers and include other single -use beverage containers. Name Title Organization Address Email Phone 'Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources, http: / /www.iowadnr gov/ Environment/ LandStewardship /WasteManagementBottleDet)ositLaw .aspx Accessed August 1, 2012. United States General Accounting Office. Solid Waste: Trade -offs Involved in Beverage Container Deposit Legislation. GAO/RCED- 91 -25. 1990. Container Recycling Institute. Wasting and Recycling Trends: Conclusions from CRI's 2008 Beverage Market Data Analysis. http://www.container- recycling or assets /pdfs /reports /2008- BMDA- conclusions.pdf, 2008. " Dermot Hayes, Iowa State University, Economics of the Iowa Bottle Bill, January 2012. J. Throgmorton's Statement Re: Proposed Levee along Taft Speedway This is a difficult decision about which people have very strong and conflicting perspectives. I want to thank all those who have phoned or written us, and especially the many people I've had a chance to talk with face -to -face over the past many months. I have tried to approach this with an open mind, to attend to diverse views, and to come up with the wisest and fairest decision I am capable of. Let me explain my reasoning and conclusion. I'll just touch on the high points, and would be happy to expand on each of the points later. • First, Idyllwild is located in a floodplain. Private developers should not have transformed it into a residential neighborhood. • Second, the City Council made a policy mistake when it approved development of the area twenty years ago. • Third, people who bought condominiums there prior to 2008 should have understood that there was some risk their property would be damaged by flooding. Understanding there was such a risk, they should have purchased flood insurance. Most did not. • Fourth, like other Iowa City residents whose homes and buildings were damaged by the flood, Idyllwild residents and Parkview Church experienced considerable physical loss, financial harm, and emotional trauma as a result of the 2008 flood. • Fifth, the best course of action would have been to remove those buildings from the floodplain through buyouts as has been done on the other side of the river; however, Idyllwild condominium owners were not eligible for a buyout using either FEMA or Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds. • Sixth, a new floodwall or levee will not provide perfect protection. As a recent National Academy of Science report states, "In the short term, the presence of the levee may reduce risk to the local hazard; however, if the upper limit to the capability of these structures is ever exceeded, the consequences to those with homes or businesses behind the levee can be catastrophic." • Seventh, the recommended levee would leave seven [I should have said nine] Taft Speedway homes on the "wet" side of the levee • Eighth, I'm persuaded that construction of a levee would have miniscule effect on the height of floodwaters in "Mosquito Flats" across the river. But I've not yet seen any careful analysis of the effects an increase in floodwater velocity might have. [I did not read the second sentence because Rick Fosse addressed it during his comments.] • Ninth, using public funds to protect Idyllwild and Parkview Church with a floodwall or levee would be to privatize benefits while socializing costs. Assuming that 92 condo owners would equally benefit from the $8.1 M levee recommended by the staff, each would be receiving a subsidy of $88,000. • Tenth, almost half of the condos were purchased them after the 2008 flood at highly discounted prices. People who purchased these condos are not "flood victims" who deserve the public's help. • And last, spending $8 M of CDBG funds on a levee designed to protect Idyllwild properties might be inappropriate or unwise use of those funds. For these reasons, I do not think we should build a floodwall or levee. We should instead: Instruct the staff to explore the viability of amending the City Code to require businesses and residences that own structures in the floodplain in and near Idyllwild to have flood insurance. Instruct the staff to explore the legal and financial feasibility of having the City provide one -time financial payments to persons and businesses that owned condos in Idyllwild prior to the 2008 flood, whose condos sustained damage from the flood, who wanted but were unable to accept a buyout, and who continue to own condos. I don't know how large such payments should be. But something on the order of $40,000 per household might be reasonable to partially compensate them for loss of property value, to purchase flood insurance, and to make it easier for them to move if they want. And instruct the staff to identify alternative uses of the CDBG funds that would directly benefit low -to- moderate income households. I �`, CITY OF IOWA CITY 1P5 MEMORANDUM Date: November 29, 2012 To: Tom Markus, City Manager From: Rick Fosse, Public Works Director Re: Plastic Bag Ban Please find attached four memos dating back to 2008 regarding staff investigation of a potential plastic bag ban. These memos are intended to serve as background information for discussion at the December 4, 2012 work session. Jennifer Jordan and I will be at the meeting to discuss the topic and assess the council's interest and direction. I r 1 � 01141 -t .�_ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: October 8, 2012 To: Rick Fosse, Public Works Director O Tom Markus, City Manager From: Jen Jordan, Recycling Coordinatoq`f Re: Plastic Bags Introduction: On September 28, 2012, 1 met with two representatives from the group 100 Grannies regarding the plastic bag ban they have proposed. We discussed areas of common interest and goals, those being to reduce the use of single -use plastic bags and to increase recycling of all recyclable materials in Iowa City. History /Back rq_ound: Several groups have approached the City over the past few years with the request to implement a plastic bag ban. Staff has been a proponent of education and expanded recycling opportunities rather than a ban and has worked to improve both areas over the past few years. Staff has provided updates on that position in the past and have continued to pursue efforts consistent with that approach. Efforts have included: • giving out free totes at events through ECO Iowa City and others, • including plastic bag recycling information in all staff outreach efforts, • working with the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for and receive a $2,000 grant from the "Build with Bags" program, securing benches for our local parks that are made from recycled plastic bags. Education about bag recycling is part of the grant requirements, and • placing a plastic bag recycling container at the East Side Recycling Center (in progress). Discussion of Solutions: If a ban is to be considered, staff suggests that the effort be a comprehensive effort by the larger community to include Coralville and North Liberty. By focusing on the broader community, economic disparity between the communities would be limited. Further, staff agrees that a broader coalition of stakeholders will help inform the discussion and develop a understanding of the issue between businesses, residents, and those actively pursuing legislation. Financial Impact: The financial impact to the City would be significant staff time (Recycling Coordinator, Environmental Coordinator, City Attorney's Office). If a ban were to be considered, Staff would need to be prepared to move forward with legislation to implement a ban. In addition, there will time required both for education to local businesses and enforcement. Recommendations: Staff recommends continued education and improved recycling opportunities consistent with past practice and recommendations. r CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM 1��� Date: September 12, 2012 To: Rick Fosse, Public Works Director I +' From: Jen Jordan, Recycling Coordinator o i Re: update on plastic bags Introduction: Every couple of years, City Council and staff are approached by community groups or individuals with the idea of implementing a plastic bag ban to reduce litter in our community. Staff agrees that plastic bags are an environmental and aesthetic issue but do not feel that a regulator solution is necessary. In short, with increasing use of totes and numerous recycling options for plastic bags, staff does not feel a plastic bag ban is necessary. History /Background: In late 2008 the City was approached with the idea of implementing a plastic bag ban. Staff researched options and prepared a memo (attached, December 22, 2008). Council agreed that an educational campaign to reduce the use of single -use grocery bags would be a better step than implementing a ban. Staff reported back to Council in a memo (attached, June 24, 2009) recommending continued education and litter abatement, but no ban, Since then, the following steps have been taken: • ECO Iowa City, an 18 -month grant- funded environmental action outreach program with the Iowa City Public Library, reached 11,000 people in 2009 and 2010. Waste reduction was one of the key areas of outreach and included giving out 250 totes. • The ICPL continues to sell the ECO Iowa City totes. • Rummage in the Ramp 2012 gave out 300 totes to customers (the totes were donated by the University of Iowa Community Credit Union). Interestingly, many shoppers refused the totes because they already had more than they used at home. • The following locations have plastic bag recycling receptacles: • Hy -Vee o Target • Fareway o Lowe's • New Pioneer Co -op o JC Penney • Wal -Mart o City Carton Recycling • Plans are underway to add a recycling bin for grocery bags at the East Side Recycling Center. • The City has hosted approximately 12 stream clean -ups annually through the Stormwater Utility fund. Interestingly, most of the plastic bags found in the creeks are within 50 feet of bridges and contain dog feces. • The City is organizing its second annual Iowa River clean -up for October. • Most recycling advertising that has gone out since 2009 has had a section about plastic bag recycling. This includes multiple ads in local newspapers, the curbside recycling flyer that went to all 15,000 curbside customers in April 2011 and other assorted smaller advertising efforts such as Facebook or the City website. Discussion of Solutions: Staff has not fully researched plastic bag usage, recycling rates or national bag ban trends since 2008. Based on the number of totes that the City has handed out in the past few years and the feedback we have received that people are inundated with totes, a good next step would be to September 12, 2012 Page 2 encourage people to regularly use their totes (i.e., remember to take them into the store). Partnering with local grocery stores to advertise this concept would be beneficial to all parties as this would decrease the cost that grocery stores spend on plastic or paper bags and reduce the waste associated with single -use bags. The number of locations at which residents can recycle bags has increased . in the past few years, This not only gives residents more options for recycling —the visibility of the containers also raises the expectation of recycling plastic bags. Financial Impact: The financial impact of the City's efforts to educate about plastic bag use and recycling are mainly staff time and some advertising costs. Advertising costs have primarily been funded by the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center enterprise fund and the Stormwater Utility fund. Recommendations Without another in -depth study similar to what was done in late 2008, staff can offer the following recommendations: 1. Continue including plastic bag recycling locations in appropriate advertising. 2. Continue creek and Iowa River clean -up program. 3. Ensure that plans to place a plastic bag recycling bin materialize at the East Side Recycling Center. 4. Organize campaign with local grocers to decrease use of single -use bags and increase use of totes. This effort can be tied in to educational efforts in progress through the East Side Recycling Center. 5. If Council is interested in discussing a bag ban, staff will need to do further research before recommendations regarding the type of ban can be provided, 6. If the City is going to enact any sort of ban regarding waste reduction and recycling, more effective bans would be either for cardboard or electronics at the Iowa City Landfill. � r ®�Ol CITY OF IOWA CITY CITY OF IOWA C I T Y MEMORANDUM Date: June 24, 2009 To: Rick Fosse, Director of Public Works From: Jen Jordan, Recycling Coordinator Re: Plastic grocery bag follow -up City Council directed staff to report back in June regarding plastic grocery bags to determine if a ban was necessary. Based on conversations with grocers, recyclers and state -wide non - profit organizations, as well as the trends surrounding this topic, it is staff's opinion that a ban is not needed at this time. Instead, continued education, partnerships and litter abatement will enhance the trends of reduced plastic bag use, increased recycling and more organized litter pick -up events. Positive trends Over the past six months, staff has discussed plastic bag use, recycling and bans with grocers, recycles and the executive directors of Keep Iowa Beautiful and the Iowa Recycling Association. The trends that they have seen in the past year are encouraging. 1. Reduced plastic grocery bag use. The sales and use of totes is increasing across the state. While it is difficult for stores to track exact numbers on plastic grocery bag use, Hy -Vee estimates that they have seen an estimated five to ten percent decrease in plastic bag use over the past year. Fareway and Wal -Mart speculate that the number of plastic bags they use has decreased since they have seen an increase in the number of totes sold and used. Some local stores have taken the initiative to charge for bags. For instance, Aldi Food Stores have been charging $0.10 for heavy -duty plastic bags for many years. Customers bring their own totes, bags or boxes for groceries and the manager of the Iowa City Aldi Food Stores stated that they see customers reusing the Aldi -brand plastic bags repeatedly until they are worn past reuse. In addition, the New Pioneer Co -op began charging customers $0.05 per bag on Earth Day 2009. All proceeds are being donated to the Crisis Center, 2. Increase in plastic bag recycling rates. Informal surveys and observations indicate that all or almost all local grocery stores offer plastic bag recycling. According to Mike Smith, Hy -Vee's Director of Real Estate and Sustainability, Hy -Vee saw a 25% increase in plastic bag recycling across the state in FY08. City Carton Recycling offers plastic bag recycling at their drop -off facility and works with local stores to take the plastic bags the retailers collect through their plastic bag recycling programs. An increase in plastic bag recycling locally mirrors a national trend; Waste News recently reported that plastic bag and film recycling reached an all time high in 2006 and continues to increase. In April 2009, the four major bag manufacturers in the US announced a goal of using 40% recycled content by 2015. This will significantly increase the demand for plastic bag recycling and reduce the consumption of natural gas in bag making. June 26, 2009 Page 2 E i Next steps While the trends discussed above are encouraging, ongoing efforts will be necessary. Public education will be important, as will working with local grocers to support and inform the public about their programs. Public education. City and ECICOG staff includes education about reuse, including totes, in all outreach programs offered to local schools, civic groups and public libraries in the corridor. On average, the education programs reach about 3,000 students and residents per year. Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) received a Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Alternative Program grant to study the views of the public across the state regarding this topic. Based on this information, the public does not feel that they are well- informed about recycling or what programs stores have in place. KIB plans to work with the Iowa Grocers Association on a campaign to provide a common message to the public about recycling grocery bags, such as common signage in store parking lots to remind shoppers to take their totes into the store and education for store employees to encourage shoppers to purchase totes and remind shoppers to use them. Locally, staff will work with local retailers and City Carton Recycling to advertise locations of plastic bag recycling drop -offs. A stronger reuse message will be incorporated into outreach and advertising, such as newspaper ads and outreach at local events. 2. Litter abatement. While Johnson County is not an affiliate of Keep Iowa Beautiful, we have a strong volunteer litter collection system. • The Adopt -a- Highway program covers Highways 218, 1 and 6, as well as Interstate 80 and 380. Most sections in Johnson County have been adopted and are picked up at least twice annually. • The Stormwater Utility organizes numerous creek clean -ups annually and has extended that in 2009 to Iowa River clean -ups. • The Aerohawks Flying Club has four clean -ups on IWV Road annually in a partnership with the landfill. • The landfill plans to initiate an annual fall clean -up of Highway 218 in 2009. Summary Staff does not feel that a ban is needed at this time. Expanded education programs and partnerships with local retailers will encourage more residents to use totes and recycle their plastic bags. Additional litter clean -up activities will help residents see the problems that bags pose in the environment and further encourage them to use totes and recycle their plastic bags. With these initiatives, the use of plastic bags is likely to continue its downward trend. The purchase and use of totes as well as plastic bag recycling is likely to increase as we have seen over the past year. CITY OF IOWA CITY CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: December 22 , 2008 To: Rick Fosse, Director of Public Works From: Jen Jordan, Recycling Coordinator Re: Plastic Grocery Bags lc(opy Plastic grocery bags are becoming a significant environmental issue in the United States. The bags are made from petroleum and are energy intensive to produce and transport. Because American use about one billion bags per year (about 300 bags per person) and less than one percent of the bags get recycled, they have become a major litter issue. With exposure to sunlight, plastic bags photodegrade into smaller, more toxic polymers that pollute our land and water resources. Background Many cities in the US and an increasing number of countries are addressing this issue by either taxing or banning petroleum -based plastic grocery bags. These actions have been both widely applauded and hotly contested. Some bans have been overturned due to the fact that other alternatives are not necessarily better for the environment. Both biodegradable plastic bags and paper bags have major drawbacks. Biodegradable plastic bags • Are energy intensive to produce and ship • Are more expensive than petroleum -based plastic bags • Are often not as strong as petroleum -based plastic bags • Are a blowing litter issue • Take long periods of time to biodegrade in a landfill due to the lack of oxygen and sunlight. Paper bags • Are more energy intensive to produce • Are much more energy intensive to ship because of the added bulk • Are four to five times more expensive than petroleum -based plastic bags • Are less convenient than petroleum -based plastic bags • Are recyclable but oftentimes do not get recycled Goal: Reduce the use of all disposable grocery bags The best alternative to any type of disposable grocery bag is a durable reusable tote bag. Totes have become popular in the past year and many local retailers now sell branded totes for their customers' use. Some retailers (Hy -Vee, New Pioneer) give a five -cent credit per reusable bag used at checkout but many people are unaware of this service. In addition, many people view them as a major inconvenience or expense, Others simply forget to take their totes to the store or choose not to use them. January 6, 2009 Page 2 v 0A Some retailers such as IKEA and Aldi Food charge a small fee (generally $0.05) to help people consider alternatives and reduce the need to add the cost of bags into prices for products. Several options exist for reducing the use of disposable plastic bags. With any option, education and outreach to consumers and retailers will play a major role. Option 1: Organize disposable grocery bag reduction campaign involving the cities of Iowa City and Coralville, Johnson County Public Health, local environmental groups and retailers. • Write DNR Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP) grant to hire intern to assist with advertising and education regarding the environmental issues associated with all disposable grocery bags • Encourage people to use totes • Encourage more retailers to advertise and give $0,05 credit per reusable bag used • Encourage retailers to sell or give away cloth bag with branding • Advertise locations for recycling plastic bags and encourage more retailers to accept bags for recycling • Work with City Carton Recycling to take more types of film plastic Pros: Cons: Gives consumers opportunity to make educated choices Does not burden retailers Assists all sizes of retailers Shows public that campaign partners are concerned about the issue and need the public's help May not reduce disposable bags use as much as tax or ban Option 2: Via City ordinance, ban FREE plastic or paper grocery bags from grocery stores, pharmacies, and big box retailers. • Retailers must charge set fee for bags (to be retained by retailer) • Retailers must show separate line on receipt with cost of bags to shopper • Can offer any type of bag for sale • Encourage use of totes Pros: Cons: Gives retailers flexibility about which type of bag to sell Gives consumers the choice to purchase a bag or bring their own May not reduce disposable bag use as much as tax or ban Additional burden on retailers Options 3: Via City ordinance, implement tax on disposable petroleum -based plastic grocery bags. • Require retailers to put fee on grocery bags • Fee retained by City for environmental programs or to cover cost of program administration Pros: Effective way to reduce plastic grocery bag use January 6, 2009 (C(DPY Page 3 Cons: Other disposable alternatives often replace plastic bags Publicly unpopular Additional burden on retailers City staff time required to maintain and enforce Option 4: Via City ordinance, ban disposable petroleum -based plastic grocery bags at grocery stores, pharmacies, and big box retailers. • Retailers must offer biodegradable bags and /or recycled content paper bags Pros: Cons: Effective way to reduce plastic grocery bag use Other disposable alternatives not better than plastic bags Publicly unpopular Additional burden on retailers City staff time required to maintain and enforce Staff Recommendation Staff recommends option one because this option puts a positive spin on the issue and encourages people to do the "right thing" rather than burden retailers and consumers with an additional tax or ordinance. A disposable grocery bag reduction campaign partnership among the cities of Iowa City and Coralville, Johnson County Public Health, local environmental groups and retailers would benefit all parties involved without antagonizing potential partners or the public, A "waste reduction intern" funded with a Solid Waste Alternative Program grant would do the majority of the work involved with the campaign. The backbone of the campaign would involve outreach to the public to use alternatives to disposable. The second task would be to work with local retailers to encourage them to sell totes and to give a $0.05 credit per reusable bag used at checkout and encourage them to accept plastic bags for recycling at their store. Encouraging people to use totes would benefit the local retailers in two ways. First, it would reduce their bag costs since fewer bags will be used. Second, it would likely increase sales of cloth totes through local retailers. Using a positive approach to address the disposable grocery bag issue may not have as large as an effect as would a ban or tax. However, the impact can still be significant and it will help citizens and retailers understand that the City needs their help to make environmental programs work. IP6 AMR L CITY OF IOWA CITY PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS November 28, 2012 December 18th, 2012 1. National Development Council presentation on gap financing evaluation methods Pending Topics to be Scheduled 1. Continue the discussion on the sale or dispersion of public housing units 2. Discuss potential procedures and/or policies related to requests for habitable private spaces constructed over public right -of -way 3. Discussion pertaining to noise concerns voiced by residents of Ecumenical Towers 4. Presentation on local homeless services 5. Presentation on Gateway project design options (February or March 2013) IP7 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City. Iowa 52240 -1826 (319) 3S6 -S000 (319) 356 -5009 FAX www.lcgov.org City Council — Area Legislators Joint Meeting Agenda Friday, December 7, 2012 12:00 Noon Emma J. Harvat Hall - City Hall 410 E. Washington Street ■ Introductions ■ Review of Council Legislative Priorities as determined by resolution ■ General Updates November 27, 2012 Re: Essex Street on- street parking survey Dear Essex Street Resident: CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 -1826 (319) 3S6 -5000 (319) 356 -5009 FAX www.lcgov.org The City recently received several requests from Essex Street residents to prohibit on- street parking on the east side of Essex Street (between Wayne Avenue and the cul -de -sac) as they have been experiencing difficulty maneuvering past vehicles parked on- street. Due to this request, the City recently surveyed all households with property abutting Essex Street to gauge support for this action. The results of the survey show that 70% (7) of respondents approve of the proposed parking prohibition while 30% (3) do not support the proposal. The survey response rate was 77 %. A 50% majority of those households surveyed must be in favor of the proposed change for the action to be forwarded to the City Council for final approval. Since there was a 70% majority of households in support of the action, staff will recommend the City Council approve said changes. If the City Council approves the recommended changes, the parking prohibition will take effect in the coming months. On- street parking will remain available on the west side of the street. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at 319 - 356 -5253 or kent- ralstonaiowa- city.orq. Sinc rely; Kent Ralston Assistant Transportation Planner cc: Tom Markus, City Manager Marcia Bollinger, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Jeff Davidson, Planning & Community Development Director Bud Stockman, Streets Superintendent Rick Wyss, Police IP9 PROTEST OF REZONING CITY of IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA. We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning.change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: Sr ��f�S�IV �rtKF_CTtsfi�RiC �iTRie-i. This petition is signed and acknowledged. by- each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths ,of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. La v Owner(s) STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: OHNSON COUNTY) Of Property Address. C r -� J On this 2 .0 day of A 1 ci + l L��� 20 1 'Z me, the undersigned, a Natary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared 0 Fl neq N and . to me Down to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for a State of Iowa Q��a�i��'ss+ov *' APR �.$ 2015 ��•: a orlg: Subd Folder ''.,99q s Cc: CA ���f��Al� PCD �►S� `��� Council Media File Notary Public in and for a State of Iowa PROTEST OF REZONING CITY of IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property ingluded in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning.change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: Sr-r-r-15RSOiv S'tR��T'lsfaRiC- �iTr�i� i This petition is signed and acknowledged- by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths ,of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Owner(s) Of Property Address STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) On this 2-,9 day of /V 20 2- , before m 6, Ae undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared ,r t /n1 ✓1 N and . to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. ` %kj%%Inuuj,,, o#�,�ssioNAcy.,, Wforr * 9N :* = Notary Public in ate of Iowa APR 2015 m X99,9 sroN No Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA nnSI%%,��``� PCD Council Media File k)z PROTEST OF, REZONING CITY OF IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA. We, the undersigned, being the owners of property inpluded in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning.chainge is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: R S� l�f S� K- T 4[' 1 `�` d R i C r tz.: i This petition is signed and acknowledged-by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths .of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414:5 of the Code of Iowa. sy: , By: 6; er(s) V3 UOW-01- C� Of Property Address STATE OFfOWA �v ss: JOW$N COUNTY) L t 2 20 before uze die 'unaersigned, On this day of ��JLN' �--- ry a Notary Public in and for said County and State personally appeared DYY and �1rr..YT �. to me known be the identical perso named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. NICOLE NACCARATO NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20074017960 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 07, 2015 Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA PCD veouncil Media File Notary Public in and for the State of Iewit- C�lor�do PROTEST OF REZONING CITY of IOWA cIrr TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA. We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning.change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ,IF-PY-,5RSON St-rF_CT 44,1 '.'aRIC �I�TCt�� i This petition is signed and acknowledged-by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths ,of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414:5 of the Code of Iowa. By: Owners) C,QIO1� STATE OF RWA ) l►1v W ) ss: JOBNS01tCOUNTY ) Of Property Address = -= J pp l � On this day of �%v Q/%ti Y�X ; 20 before me, the undersi ed, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, ersonal y a peared and 1 ' r to me kno o be the identica ersons named in and who executed the within d foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. NICOLE NACCARATO NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO . NOTARY ID 20074017960 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 07, 2015 Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA PCD Council Media File Notary Public in and for the State of IVWT PROTEST OF REZONING CITY OF IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA. We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning.change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ��� Sd11C S'ii-RECT 44,(s bR C -2) i. -FKir i This petition is signed and acknowledged. by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths ,of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By:2: -�' By: Owne(s) STATE OF I6WA ) b'Q_"\XV ) ss: JBM,qSON COUNTY) a ��zys Of Property Addr. _ =� On this � day of tV "10ty- ; 201--, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State ersonally Appeared to me knownho be the identic ersons named in and who executed the within an foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. 0 NACCARATO NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20074017860 My COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 07, 2015 . Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA PCD Council Media File Notary Public in and for the State of— jf PROTEST OF REZONING CITY OF IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ..12��tXSC�h S4•IC This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths ,of all the members of the council, all -in accordance with 4145 of the Code of Iowa. By: UpMw,,, Ll. �� fir- (�� Ll,� Soy -515 E ,Se- 610JI Sd Owner(s) Of Property Address STATE OF IOWA. ) y ss: F , J JOHNSON COUNTY) On this O� f� day of /4j0 �A .'20 112 before me, the'undersigned, ' a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally ap eared � ,� n and z'd to me known to be the identical Orsons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act -and deed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa AMANDA SCOTT Orig: Subd Folder R, eommission No. 764743 p�ym�or�Pires Cc: CA Y PCD Council Media File PROTEST OF REZONING CITY OF IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: TumySo1r1 This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths .of all the members of the council, all -in accordance with 414:5 of the Code of Iowa. S � By: Uhjvev,S ,�" 49,5e.) 6v- Owner(s) Of Property Address iR; r—a STATE OF IOWA. ) ss: m (71 JOHNSON COUNTY) ^3 On this c.,�day of .� /J+�� , 20 /� ,before me, the iidersijed, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared o - and 0� to me known to be the identical perms named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary ublic in and for the S ate of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA PCD Council Media File �� AMANDA SCOTT Commission No. 764743 My Co fission Expires PROTEST OF REZONING CITY OF IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths ,of all the members of the council, all -in accordance with 414:5 of the Code of Iowa. By: By: hwas-411 �6u)e-�' Owner(s) STATE OF IOWA. ) 318 Of Property Address ss: JOHNSON COUNTY) O n ct� this C '6' d of ✓ I� � 20 /� , before me, the undersigned, day a Notary Publii, in and for said County and State, personally appeared JD n5 and Z. occ to me known to be the ide al persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder � AMANDA SCOTT Cc: CA. � mission No. W res PCD Council Media File PROTEST OF REZONING CITY OF IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths .of all the members of the council, all-in accordance with 414:5 of the Code of Iowa. By: By: unl\1( 3212E )d won S Owner(s) Of Property Address STATE OF IOWA. SS: JOHNSON COUNTY) -i L On this c day of /tip✓ , 20 / , before me, the iiidersgned;i a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Y._, ,oh,, Y1 ( c A, and � ©4&2 to me Down to be the identi al persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder AMANDA SCOTT Commission No. 764743 Cc: CA My isslon Tres PCD Council Media File PROTEST OF REZONING CITY OF IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: -(A—tsoyl S� - This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths ,of all the members of the council, all-in accordance with 414:5 of the Code of Iowa. sy: By: uhNWe , [�vji5 L L (- Owner(s) 3y Of Property Address r r. STATE OF IOWA. ,z CJ"l ss. JOHNSON COUNTY) On this o?&� day of /t��vl'I , 20A before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and four said County and State, personally appeared iM�d� rL and . to me known to be the identi persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary d d act —A ee . Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa AMANDA SCOTT Orig: Subd Folder Commission No. 754743 My miss) Expires Cc: CA PCD Council Media File PROTEST OF REZONING CITY OF IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: o��.�- �,Sc�, 5�-- i�IS•�tiY�c L�iS�f-r�c� �- 323 �- �i�srsoh S�' This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths ,of all the members of the council, all- in accordance with 414:5 of the Code of Iowa. By: By: unata'r',: �s I,L G 328 E Jdk lain S•' Owner(s) Of Property Address r� C�a STATE OF IOWA. ) �� ss: :1 J JOHNSON COUNTY) On this o26f--h day of 1�d i)Bln&A , 20 before me, then ndersi,Med, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared tins a and 1�?«YA to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. C Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder AMANDA SCOTT Cc: CA g °� Commission ion 764743 My fission Tres PCD Council Media File PROTEST OF REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA 'I I We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: r � rl Chi♦ This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths .of all the members of the council, all-in accordance with 414:5 of the Code of Iowa. sy: By:rc� �uyS i- Eo(r�� 5 - a 48o t.t,z, Owner(s) 3ol G. NAavk -.t 9- �..130 I'i, uinn * 5� t`icy N.%— tVk1-SA (00 N t,nn SA 130 . rs, l-%n,n Coy)Ao ay►g �yzo -aKz9 aH3o -8438 Of Property Address STATE OF IOWA. ) .� JOHNSON COUNTY) _ u On this �2�t� day of /U , 20 l2, before me, the undersigned;:' a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared - ✓, An and to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa AMANDA SCOTT Commission No. 764743 Orig: Subd Folder My =io ires Cc: CA PCD Council Media File City Will Host Public Input Sessions To Discuss New Ideas For Downtown Parking Page 1 of I iilWWi' v,. A -Z Index Residents Business Government Visitors ICoov.oro Home N News =��o City Will Host Public Input Sessions To Discuss New Ideas For Downtown Parking Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 8:26 Contact Information AM Name: Chris O'Brien Visiting downtown Iowa City may get a little easier in the upcoming year, as Email: Send Mail the City of Iowa City considers changes and improvements to parking policies Phone: (319) 356 -5156 and technologies that will make shopping, dining, and spending time downtown more convenient for customers and visitors. After several meetings between representatives of the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) and staff from the City Manager's Office and the Transportation Services Department, the City will now host two public input sessions to solicit additional feedback on new ideas that include limited free ramp parking and the introduction of smart meter technology that will accommodate payment by credit card and mobile device. The input sessions, which will be open to business representatives and the general public, are scheduled Monday, December 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, December 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Both sessions will be held in Meeting Room A at the Iowa City Public Library at 123 S. Linn Street. On December 12, information will also be posted on the City's website at www.iogov.ora/downtownparkina for review and comment by members of the public who were unable to attend the live sessions. Public feedback on proposed ideas will be accepted through Friday, December 21, after which a proposal will be prepared in cooperation with the ICDD and presented to City Council for consideration. For more information, contact Chris O'Brien, Director of Transportation Services, at 319.356.5156 or ehds- obrien aniowa- citv.ora. A -Z Index Citizen Service Center Contact Information Residents Transit Routes Web Policies Business News City Emolovee Resources Government E- Subscriotions Visitors Jobs Calendar Copyright © 2006 -2012 City of Store Iowa City 410 E Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone (319)356 -5000 http: / /www.icgov.orglapps /news / ?newsID =8384 11/27/2012 7 I -12 MINUTES PRELIMINARY CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 19, 2012 HELLING CONFERENCE ROOM, 8:00 A.M. Members Present: Matt Hayek, Susan Mims, Michelle Payne Staff Present: Tracy Hightshoe, Geoff Fruin, Jeff Davidson, Wendy Ford, Tom Markus, Kevin O'Malley, Sue Dulek, Steve Long Others Present: Charlie Cowell, Brad Houser, Lee Hermiston RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: Hayek made the motion to forward staffs recommendation for financial assistance for rehabilitation to 111 E. College Street to the full Council for their review. Payne seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 -0. Hayek made the motion to forward staffs recommendation for financial assistance on a Towncrest Senior Housing project to the full City Council for their review. Payne seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 -0. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mims at 8:02 A.M. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS: Chairperson Mims welcomed everyone and asked that those present introduce themselves. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairperson Mims asked if there were any comments, changes, etc., to the minutes. Hayek moved to approve minutes from the October 2, 2012, meeting as submitted. Payne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 -0. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL ON RENOVATIONS TO FORMER FIELDHOUSE SPACE: Steve Long gave an overview of the developer's request for financial assistance for building rehabilitations at 111 E. College Street, site of the former Fieldhouse Bar. Total project costs, including the cost of initial acquisition is about $2.5 million, including the rehab estimate of $800,000. The National Development Council (NDC) reviewed the project and confirms a gap of about $500,000. The time required for TIF revenue generated only from the project to cover a $500,000 subsidy would be more than 18 EDC November 19, 2012 2 years, however. To reduce the payback time to just under 15 years, staff is recommending a smaller amount: $400,000. Brad Houser, the building owner, gave Members a brief recent history of the building, noting that it has been a bar since 1971. The space is large at 18,000 square feet, 12,000 of which is the bar area, and 6,000 of which is upper floor office space. He noted that the project would include fully gutting the first two floors and installing all new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler systems, and an elevator. Discussion ensued. Payne stated that she agrees that 18 years would be a long time to recoup $500,000. It was explained that, while the end project will be valuable, the increment or increase in taxes to be gained by the project is relatively small due to the building's existing high valuation. Davidson noted that the Fieldhouse was one of the locations downtown that was known as a problem bar, and if they could help to change the use of this space, it would be a benefit for the City and help achieve another of Council's goals. Markus asked O'Malley about the gap analysis and whether he was comfortable with it. O'Malley stated that he reviewed it and concurred with NDC's analysis. He added that he thought the timeline to recoup the funds was conservative and could possibly occur more quickly. Payne asked what type of prospects they have for leasing the space. Houser stated that he has several letters of intent on his desk. Hayek asked about the acquisition side of the project costs. Long explained, stating that in order to get the true project costs, acquisition cost and associated debt must be considered. He further clarified for Members how they arrived at these figures, noting the conservative approach. Staff responded to Members' questions, noting the difference in this project from the Vito's building project. Mims stated that she would like to see a shorter payback period, but that she supports this kind of project. The discussion continued around desired development and redevelopment in the downtown area. The desire for office and retail space continues. Hayek stated that he would be supportive of this recommendation if presented to the Council at an upcoming meeting. Hayek made the motion to forward staffs recommendation for financial assistance for rehabilitation to 111 E. College Street to the full City Council for their review. Payne seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 -0. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL ON TOWNCREST SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT: Davidson spoke to the Members about this project, noting that at their last Council meeting they did pass the first consideration on this zoning request. Hightshoe spoke to Members next about the project and proposed financing. The proposed project would be affordable rental housing for the elderly, 62 years of age and older. The three story building will house 41 units with 10 handicap - accessible. The developer is applying for Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) from the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) for this project. She explained the timing challenges involved because of a December 10, 2012 EDC November 19, 2012 LIHTC application deadline. The National Development Council (NDC) has been working with staff and the developer to review their operating proforma and budget. She noted that the NDC determined a $1.3 million gap exists. Staff is recommending City financial support including a $375,000 20 -year GO bond (to be repaid by developer) and $300,000 from the Towncrest catalyst incentive funds (forgivable loan). With this recommendation, the developer can then apply for $350,000 in CDB /HOME funds through the regular allocation process that begins in January. Hightshoe added that this will still not close that gap completely. Staff believes this project is feasible and Hightshoe reiterated the details. Hayek asked what would happen if this funding were not made available to the developer. Hightshoe responded that the project would most likely not go forward. The project will not proceed if they aren't awarded the tax credits through IFA. Members asked questions of staff regarding this project. One area in question was the use of TIF funds. Hightshoe stated that due to the unique nature of how property taxes are determined for LIHTC projects, the project will not generate a significant increment so staff did not pursue this funding stream. The discussion continued, with Davidson noting how this project will really help to revitalize the Towncrest area. Hightshoe then spoke briefly about the streetscape for this area and how plans to implement it stand. Hayek asked for further clarification on the use of GO bonds for such a project, to which staff responded, giving examples of past projects where this was done. Hayek made the motion to forward staffs recommendation for financial assistance on a Towncrest Senior Housing project to the full City Council for their review. Payne seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 -0. STAFF TIME: Davidson addressed the Members first, stating that at the November 26 meeting with Council they will be sharing the proposals for the College - Gilbert property. Markus asked Davidson to further clarify the proposal on the Chauncey Gardens site. He and Davidson noted how the proposals panned out and why they decided as they did. Long then spoke about the Burlington Street Dam modification project, stating that a grant was received last week from the Iowa Great Places program that will help pay for the hiring of a whitewater design and engineering firm. Long continued, further explaining the various funding streams they plan to use on this project. Markus asked Long to speak to the funding gap and how they plan to address this. Long stated that the City is working with the University to split the cost between the City and the University as it affects both entities in a positive manner. Hayek asked what plans there are for kayaks and that type of thing in this area. Long stated that several private entities have contacted him with an interest in providing such services. The University, according to Long, is also interested in moving forward with Phase 2 to their Recreation Center. This would include the area of the dam and the riverbank. Davidson then spoke about 221, 225 N. Linn and the proposed project there. The developer has now come back with a revised project that Davidson believes has addressed the concerns of the neighborhood. Next he spoke about the north Dodge Hy- EDC November 19, 2012 Vee project. This will be a significant project, according to Davidson. This would then free up the existing Hy -Vee building for a multitude of uses. The Hampton Hotel is on schedule to open later this week, according to Davidson. Also in the works is a reassessment of the multi -use parking facility in Riverfront Crossings. Davidson then spoke about the commercial zoning committee that was put together with the private sector. He noted they will be having their third meeting tomorrow and hope to have recommendations for the Planning and Zoning Commission soon. Ford spoke next about the Economic Development opportunity fund, noting that a new business to town — Running Wild — is moving into a space on Washington Street. They have asked the City for assistance in making this move, and staff recommended funds be made available to them in the amount of $1,539. Ford also noted that staff has been busy with administrative duties, such as the filing of the urban renewal area report which Council recently approved. There will also be a TIF debt certification approval coming to the Council. Ford also noted that staff has been able to put together some marketing studies to better assist developers in seeing where the demands are. O'Malley spoke to Members about the City's bond rating and information he learned when selling the TIF revenue bonds for the Park @ 201 project. Markus noted that Moody's (the company that evaluates cities for their bond ratings) cites that projects in districts having less than 100 acres are more severely financially challenged, and that influences the bond ratings, in particular in California. COMMITTEE TIME: Mims thanked staff for their hard work on all of these various projects, noting that she and others are very appreciative of all the work put into getting these projects vetted, etc. Hayek stated that he has also heard good feedback from the private sector on the various initiatives coming out of City Hall. He also noted the energy of the Downtown District and how things are happening downtown. OTHER BUSINESS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Payne moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 A.M. Hayek seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 -0. EDC November 19, 2012 Council Economic Development Committee ATTENDANCE RECORD 2012 Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused EDC November 19, 2012 TERM N w w p, rn rn NAME EXP. & N 3 N 3 cn " ° -1 W W O O N N CO Michelle 01102114 X X X X X X X X X Payne Matt 01/02/13 X X X O/ X X X X X Hayek E Susan 01/02/13 X X X X X X X X X Mims Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused EDC November 19, 2012 DRAFT IP12 _ POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD MINUTES — November 20, 2012 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Joseph Treloar called the meeting to order at 5:34 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Melissa Jensen (5:44pm), Donald King, and Royceann Porter MEMBERS ABSENT: Kingsley Botchway STAFF PRESENT: Staff Catherine Pugh and Kellie Tuttle STAFF ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: Captain Jim Steffen and Officer David Schwindt of the ICPD. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL Accept PCRB Report on Complaint #12 -03 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by King and seconded by Porter to adopt the consent calendar as presented or amended. • Minutes of the meeting on 10/09/12 • ICPD Department Memo #12 -41 (May -June 2012 Use of Force Review) • ICPD Use of Force Report — May 2012 • ICPD Use of Force Report — June 2012 Motion carried, 3/0, Botchway and Jensen absent. NEW BUSINESS Additional Board Recommendations — The Board decided to table this item until the next meeting when all members could be present for discussion. OLD BUSINESS None. BOARD INFORMATION Treloar /Pugh gave a brief overview of their meeting with the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee on November 19th and the following possible recommendations the Committee came up with after discussion: (1) Have someone explain the complaint procedure when people come in to get the form, which staff already does. (2) Have the City Manager be present during the investigation when the Chief meets with the officer. (3) Have PCRB member or staff be present with the complainant when they are interviewed by the Police Department. STAFF INFORMATION None. PUBLIC DISCUSSION None. PCRB November 20, 2012 Page 2 EXECUTIVE SESSION REGULAR SESSION Motion by King and seconded by Porter to adjourn into Executive Session based on Section 21.5(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that government body's possession or continued receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in confidential personnel records of public bodies including but not limited to cities, boards of supervisors and school districts, and 22 -7(5) police officer investigative reports, except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the Code; and 22.7(18) Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are made to a government body or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of government, to the extent that the government body receiving those communications from such persons outside of government could reasonably believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that government body if they were available for general public examination. Motion carried, 3/0, Botchway and Jensen absent. Open session adjourned at 5:42 P.M. Returned to open session at 5:48 P.M. Motion by King, seconded by Porter to forward the Public Report as amended for PCRB Complaint #12 -03 to City Council Motion carried, 4/0, Botchway absent. TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change) • December 11, 2012, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm • January 8, 2013, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm • February 12, 2013, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm • March 12, 2013, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm ADJOURNMENT Motion for adjournment by King, seconded by Porter. Motion carried, 4/0, Botchway absent. Meeting adjourned at 5:50 P.M. II II it II 7 y fD "! CD o+ y y d o� A N b r f�l n L io m K d. m (IQ W W ON W cn C� i i � i DC DC N x X x I � yC DC DC yC yC >C yC >C yC Of I � yC �C yC yC N O i I y y d o� A N b r f�l n L POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD A Board of the City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 -1826 (319) 356 -5041 f November 20, 2012 To: City Council Complainant City Manager Sam Hargadine, Chief of Police Officer(s) involved in complaint From: Police Citizen's Review Board Re: Investigation of PCRB Complaint #12 -03 r•� �a C.3 This is the Report of the Police Citizens Review Board's (the "Board") review of the investigation of Complaint PCRB #12 -03 (the "Complaint "). BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY Under the City Code of the City of Iowa City, Section 8 -8 -713 (2), the Board's job is to review the Police Chiefs Report ( "Report") of his investigation of a complaint. The City Code requires the Board to apply a "reasonable basis" standard of review to the Report and to "give deference" to the Report "because of the Police Chiefs professional expertise ", Section 8 -8 -7 B (2). While the City Code directs the Board to make "Findings of Fact ", it also requires that the Board recommend that the Police Chief reverse or modify his findings only if these findings are "unsupported by substantial evidence', are "unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious" or are "contrary to a Police Department policy or practice, or any Federal, State or local law ", Section 8 -8 -7 B (2) a, b, c. BOARD'S PROCEDURE The Complaint was initiated by the Complainant on June 8, 2012. As required by Section 8 -8 -5 (B) of the City Code, the Complaint was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation. The Chiefs Report was filed with the City Clerk on September 5, 2012. The Board voted to review the Chiefs Report in accordance with Section 8 -8 -7 (13)(1)(a), On the record with no additional investigation. The Board met to consider the Report on October 9, .2012 and November 20, 2012. FINDINGS OF FACT In May 2012, Officer A was assigned to investigate two reports of sexual abuse which involved parties from the same family. The Complainant's family resides in Iowa City and the other family resides in Cedar Rapids. The Complainant's family includes the complaintant, an 18 y.o. son, and a 7 y.o. daughter. The family in Cedar Rapids includes a mother, father, 16 y.o. son, and 9 y.o. son. The complaintant and the mother have a relationship which involves the children of both families spending time with each other. The first, initial investigation involved two allegations against the Complainant's son. The first allegation involved the 9 y.o. of the Cedar Rapids family. The second allegation involved the Complainant's 7 y.o. daughter. A second subsequent investigation involved an allegation against the 9 y.o. of the Cedar Rapids family and involved the Complainant's 7 y.o. daughter. During the investigations, it was recommended that the Complainant's family and the Cedar Rapids family not have contact with each other. The first allegation of the first complaint against the Complainant's son was investigated by the Iowa City Police Department, the other two allegations were investigated by the Department of Human Services. ALLEGATION #1 — Improper action jeopardizing the safety of his child Based on the provided witness statements and the investigative reports, there is no evidence to suggest there was any potential harm to the Complainant's children as a result of the Complainant's perception that Officer A did not return his phone calls in a prompt manner. Allegation 1: Improper action jeopardizing the safety of his child - Not sustained ALLEGATION #2 — Improper conduct There is no evidence to suggest improper conduct on the part of Officer A. Information indicates through the course of the investigation, the Complainant perceived some statements from Officer A as rude, although the records indicate these statements were sometimes when the Complainant was not given the information or response he wanted. There is nothing to indicate Officer A's conduct was improper during these discussions. There is no violation of the Iowa City Police department policies indicated. Allegation 2: Improper conduct - Not sustained ALLEGATION #3 — Improper demeanor of both officers Witness statements and investigative reports do not show the Complainant was treated improperly because of his disability. The Complainant perceived he was being spoken to as if a child -and sufficient time was not taken to explain things to him, although officers did rRt make derogatory comments or negative comments. The Complainant did not providweany additional information to show bias. There is no violation shown of Title II of the Americana with VjsabiliM Act. Allegation 3: Improper demeanor of both officers - Not sustained ;;- COMMENTS None. ~ IP13 IOWA CITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 22,2012--5:30 P.M. DRAFT CITY CABLE TV OFFICE, 10 S. LINN ST. -TOWER PLACE PARKING FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: Laura Bergus, Alexa Homewood, Matt Butler, Hans Hoerschelman, Nicholas Kilburg MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Mike Brau, Ty Coleman OTHERS PRESENT: Josh Goding, Bond Drager, Kevin Hoyland RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL None at this time. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION Hoerschelman said some adjustments have been made to the broadband survey. Language on the purpose of the survey needs to be developed to inform survey responders. Goding said that the PATV board will meet November 17 at 6 p.m. The annual membership meeting will follow at 7 p.m. A new board member will be elected and awards will be given out. PATV will be involved in the upcoming Land Locked Film Festival. PATV will host a screening of a short documentary "Journey TV" which PATV worked on at the Bijou Theater October 28 at 5 p.m. A question and answer event with the filmmakers will follow the screening. Following that event some productions made at PATV will be shown at an event at Gabe's at 6 p.m. A proposal to hire an intern is being developed who could be involved in assisting the school channel. Hoyland and Moreland have discussed educational opportunities that might arise from a prospective joint access facility. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Hoerschelman moved and Kilburg seconded a motion to approve the amended September 24, 2012 minutes. The motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS Hoerschelman said some adjustments have been made to the broadband survey. Language on the purpose of the survey and general background information needs to be developed for publicity directed toward potential survey responders. SHORT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS None. CONSUMER ISSUES A complaint report was included in the meeting packet. Kilburg said he would be interested to learn if the consumer whose account was sent to a collection agency by mistake will have their credit rating impacted. MEDIACOM REPORT No Mediacom representative was present. Kilburg said he will draft a formal request for information regarding non - proprietary information regarding phone call completion rates. Hoerschelman said he recently subscribed to the Mediacom service and encountered several problems and delays in initiating service. One problem is the lack of information Mediacom makes available on the web regarding prices. Mediacom does not make rate information available over the web on prices that consumers will pay after the promotional period has expired. The information on the City Cable TV Office website is also out of date the city. LOCAL ACCESS CHANNELS REPORTS Hoerschelman noted that the City and PATV provided written reports that were included in the meeting packet. Goding said that the PATV board will meet November 17 at 6 p.m. The annual membership meeting will follow at 7 p.m. A new board member will be elected and awards will be given out. PATV will be involved in the upcoming Land Locked Film Festival. PATV will host a screening of a short documentary "Journey TV" which PATV worked on at the Bijou Theater October 28 at 5 p.m. A question and answer event with the filmmakers will follow the screening. Following that event some productions made at PATV will be shown at an event at Gabe's at 6 p.m. A proposal to hire an intern is being developed who could be involved in assisting the school channel. Hoyland and Moreland have discussed educational opportunities that might arise from a prospective joint access facility. CABLE TV ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Hardy was not present. Coleman said Hardy did not provide him with a report. JOINT ACCESS FACILITY Hoerschelman said that Hardy emailed the Commission with information that not much progress has been made on a proposed joint access facility. Goding said PATV has competed a worksheet outlining PATV's space needs. ADJOUNMENT Homewood moved and Kilburg seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, VK�� Michael Brau Cable TV Administrative Aide TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 12 MONTH ATTENDANCE RECORD (X) = Present (0) = Absent (O /C) = Absent/Called (Excused) Hoerschelman Ber us Homewood 5/28/11 X X X X Homewood x 6/27/11 x o/c x x X 8/27/11 x x x o/c X 9/24/11 X X X X X 10/24/11 X X X X X 11/26/11 X X vacant X X Kilbur 2/25/12 X X x x X Butler 3/26/12 o/c x o x X 4/23/12 X X X X X 5/21/12 X X X X X 6/25/12 X X X X X 7/23/12 x X X X X 8/27/12 x x x x X 9/24/12 X X X X X 10/22/12 X X X X X (X) = Present (0) = Absent (O /C) = Absent/Called (Excused)