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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-03 Council minutesCITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: September 11, 2013 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, September 3, 2013, 5:10 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton UISG: Bramel Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Davidson, Morris, Knoche, Andrew, Steffen, Moreno, Boothroy, Rummel, Bockenstedt A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS (Agenda item # 7 — Personal property in the Downtown .... Ordinance ... Ped Mall) Council Member Throgmorton asked if Council would consider moving the item up earlier on the agenda. Majority voiced concerns about taking items out of order for individuals who may not be in attendance at the beginning of the meeting and agreed to wait and consider the request at the formal meeting if necessary. Council Member Throgmorton stated his intent to suggest amendments at the formal meeting. 2. (Agenda item # 5b — First and Rochester rezoning...) Mayor Hayek noted the request to expedite, and stated his sense to proceed with second consideration only. 3. (Agenda item # 9 — Recommendations regarding Police Citizens Review Board) In response to Council Member Payne, City Atty. Dilkes and City Clerk Karr clarified that the name change would not affect the City Charter but only Title 8, and would include a reference to "formerly known as ". In response to Council Member Throgmorton, City Mgr. Markus stated the Ad hoc Diversity Committee no longer exists and all updates to recommendations would be available on the City website so citizens can monitor each recommendation. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (Agenda # 11) Public Art Advisory Committee — Brent Westphal STAFF UPDATE ON FIRST AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT City Engr. Knoche presented a power point, and reviewed the timeline as follows: ➢ Complete all utility work in 2014 ➢ September or October 2014 letting ➢ Begin work spring of 2015 ➢ Construction 2015 and 2016 ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Knoche) Council Work Session September 3, 2013 Page 2 DISCUSSION OF LARGE ASSEMBLY EVENT PERMIT FEES rIP3 of 8/29 Info Packetl Adm. Asst. to City Manager Bentley presented a power point. Majority agreed in having staff prepare ordinance for Council consideration. ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Bentley) STAFF UPDATE ON THE ANIMAL SHELTER PROJECT rIP4 of 8/29 Info Packetl Architectural Services Coordinator Morris introduced Sally Ness, Neumann Monson Architects, who presented a power point. Public Works Dir. Fosse and Liz Ford, Animal Care Technician present for discussion. ACTION: Proceed as outlined and include geothermal component. (Morris) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [August 291 August 29 1. (IP # 22 — Police Citizens Review Minutes) Council Member Dobyns noted page 41 of the Annual Report attached to the August 12 minutes and questioned the level of review and process for review. City Clerk Karr reviewed the process and distributed a handout. 2. (1 P7 — memo from City Clerk ... Police Citizens Review Member Terms) Council Member referenced the memo regarding the history of Police Citizen Review members serving more than two terms, and stated no one had served more than two terms. Majority of Council agreed not to pursue the recommendation from the Ad hoc Diversity Committee to impose term limits for this Board. In response to Council Member Throgmorton, City Mgr. Markus stated the Ad hoc Diversity Committee no longer exists and all updates to recommendations would be available on the City website so citizens can monitor each recommendation. 3. (IP11 — Corridor Business Journal Luncheon...) Mayor Pro tem Mims pointe dup the information did not have information on when and where the event would be held. City Clerk will provide more information. 4. (IP21 — Human Rights Commission minutes...) Mayor Pro tem Mims the minutes noted a conference on Racial Justice and Disproportion Minority Incarceration to be held on October 17 and questioned City participation. City Manager Markus confirmed City representatives would be in attendance. COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE 1. Council Member Throgmorton asked if the Strategic Planning Session scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, could be changed to allow members to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. Members suggested moving the session to Friday afternoon, November 22. City Clerk Karr will contact the facilitator about availability and report back. 2. Individuals confirmed the KXIC schedule as follows: September 4 — Mims September 11 - Dickens September 18 - Dobyns PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS rlP # 5 and 6 of 8/29 Info Packetl Council Work Session September 3, 2013 Page 3 Council Member Throgmorton requested a work session be scheduled to discuss the challenge of homelessness in the community. After discussion a majority requested a memo providing an update of local discussions. 2. Council Member Champion requested the discussion of locations of public housing be scheduled prior to her term ending. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS None Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM.