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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-07 Council minutesr ��.._.pI CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: October 15, 2014 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, October 7, 2014, 5:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton UISG: Neal Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bockenstedt, Davidson, Yapp, Boothroy, Fosse, Moran, Hightshoe, Knoche, Andrew, Ralston, Clow A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and on the City website. CONFIRMATION OF THE COURT / LINN RFP FINALISTS Mayor Hayek announced that correspondence had been received late that afternoon from a law firm representing one of the applicants not selected; and the City Attorney construes it as a threat of litigation and the that there would be no discussion on the finalists this evening, City Atty. Dilkes advised members not to have conversations with either Prairie Sun or any other proposers. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar items # 3e(3) — Mark NeuCollins ... People's Climate March....) Council Member Throgmorton referenced the letter / statement and the memo from Sustainability Coordinator Nations in the October 2 information packet (IP8). 2. (Consent Calendar item # 3e(2) — correspondence Adam Sullivan ... Body Cameras) In response to Council Member Dobyns, City Manager Markus reported that the cameras have not been purchased; and Police were preparing general orders and procedure policies for camera usage. In response to Mayor Pro tern Mims, the City Manager stated typically the orders and policies would not come before Council but given the interest he would include in an information packet. 3. (Item # 6 — ... appeal of Historic Preservation Decision ....St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church) The Mayor announced that the applicant has requested deferral to November 18. 4. (Item # 10 — ... assessments ....) Mayor Hayek reviewed the process and the stated if someone appears regarding their assessment the practice has been to remove that assessment from the schedule, proceed with adoption of the remaining properties, and schedule the one item for the next meeting when staff could be present with more information. Council Work Session October 7, 2014 Page 2 5. (Agenda Item # 8 and # 9 — ... Chadek property... Chadek Green Park) In response to questions the City Manager stated he and the Parks and Recreation Dir. have been discussing cutting back on maintenance of more natural passive areas. Mayor Hayek noted that this may also involve more community partnership similar to North Market Square. DISCUSS MPOJC SCORING CRITERIA RELATED TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FUNDS MPOJC Executive Dir. Ralston and Public Works Dir. Fosse presented information. After discussion, a majority agreed not to recommend making changes to the adopted scoring criteria. ACTION: Report to MPOJC Board at November meeting (Ralston) ADDITIONS TO AGENDA City Clerk Karr noted three additions to the agenda: • 3d(11) a subordination agreement for financing Camp Cardinal Road • 3e(15) correspondence regarding Court / Linn RFP Finalist Selection • 3e(16) correspondence from Ravi & Tina Advani regarding Class E Liquor License. INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [September 18, 25 and October 2] September 18 1. (IP # 2 — Blue Zones event) After discussion it was agreed that no more than three Council Members would be attending the event on October 29tH 2. (IP # 3 — Status Report on South District Plan) In response to Council Member Throgmorton Development Coordinator Yapp presented a summary of the workshop held the previous evening. 3. (IP # 4 — Article from City Manager ... Old design guidelines should not be applied today) In response to Council Member Payne, City Manager Markus the article presented a different perspective regarding historic buildings. 4. (IP # 5 - Article from City Manager ... Uber ride -share service hits D.M. today; officials balk) In response to Council Member Dobyns, City Clerk Karr reported that staff was preparing a new taxi ordinance for Council discussion within the next 30 days that would include Police safety concerns and future transportation models such as Uber. September 25 1. (IP # 5 — Memo from Neighborhood Services Coordinator ... UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership update) Council Member Dickens thanked staff for the memo and answering questions on the price of the house and finding houses that will fit into the ranges. Council Member Payne raised concern regarding people purchasing the homes being able to afford them. Council Work Session October 7, 2014 Page 3 2. (IP # 6 — GFOA's Distinguished Budget Award ...) Council Member Dobyns congratulated Finance Dir. Bockenstedt on receiving the award. 3. (IP # 2 - Article from City Manager ... Forty Under 40) Mayor Pro tem Mims congratulated Asst. City Manager Fruin on being named one of 40 top leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the Corridor by the Corridor Business Journal. 4. (IP # 9 - Community Job & Resource Fair — October 30; and IP # 9 - Memo from Human Resources Adm... Recruitment and Hiring Outreach in the 10/2 packet) Mayor Pro tem noted the upcoming Job Fair and thanked staff for implementing changes and helping to diversify City staff. 5. (IP # 7 - ... Strategic Plan States Report ...) Council Members thanked Asst. City Manager Fruin for the update. Council Member Payne noted on page 33, under "Accomplishments" it refers to working to finalize the Burlington Street dam and stated if it were an accomplishment we shouldn't still be working it. Fruin clarified the project was not done and would be moved to "Future Plans ". Payne stated a similar item was also on page 41. October 2 (IP # 5 — KXIC Radio Show) The following schedule was agreed upon: ➢ October 8 — Mims ➢ October 15 — Throgmorton ➢ October 22 — Botchway ➢ October 29 — Dickens ➢ November 5 - Payne ➢ November 12 — Dobyns Council Member Mims encouraged everyone to talk about the upcoming local option sales tax election utilizing the talking points prepared by the Finance Dir. 2. (IP # 8 - Memo from Sustainability Coordinator .... Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and climate mitigation update) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Council agreed to signing the agreement as recommended by staff. Council Member Throgmorton announced Dr. James Hanson, former Director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, and best known climate scientist in the United States would be speaking on climate change on October 16 in the IMC main lounge. 3. (IP # 6 - Pending Work Session Items) Mayor Pro tem Mims stated she would like to discuss late handouts, and questioned whether that discussion could occur tonight or be scheduled for a future time. City Clerk Karr reviewed the current procedure for distribution of late handouts electronically at 3PM on Tuesday's prior to a meeting. City Atty. Dilkes stressed the importance of providing information to Council prior to decision making and certain legal requirements for receipt of information. After discussion it was agreed to add the item to the next work session. 4. (IP # 13 - Traffic Calming on Highland Avenue) Council Member Payne stated the roadway is filled with speed humps and people still drive fast. 5. (IP # 9 - Memo from Human Resources Adm.... Recruitment and Hiring Outreach) Council Member Throgmorton thanked staff for preparing the recruitment materials and questioned whether they had reached out to community organizations such as Black Council Work Session October 7, 2014 Page 4 Voices Project and the Center for Worker Justice for advice. City Manage Markus said the Equity Dir. had prepared a list of contacts to ensure better outreach. COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE Council Member Throgmorton the Book Festival held the previous week -end was a big success. 2. Mayor Hayek reported on the proclamation he presented recognizing Iowa City's 1751h anniversary as part of the Book Festival; and stated he would report further at the formal meeting. 3. Council Member Botchway noted discussion at a previous MPOJC meeting to establish a subcommittee to make policy recommendations for the MPOJC to consider concerning affordable housing, and questioned Iowa City's support of the idea. MPOJC Executive Dir. Ralston stated more information would be available in the Affordable Housing Update at the January MPOJC meeting and members agreed to wait until that data is available before discussing forming a committee. Council Members expressed support for the subcommittee idea. 4. Council Member Botchway questioned the status of multi - family recycling, City Manager Markus stated staff wanted to work through the Fiberight issue before looking into multi - family recycling. Mayor Hayek noted the Fiberight discussion was on the pending list. 5. Council Members Throgmorton stated he had been asked to participate in a walking tour of the Peninsula Neighborhood on October 14 and wanted information on the secondary access road. City Manager Markus and Economic Development Adm. Davidson reported on ongoing discussions. Staff will summarize and provide additional information. 6. Council Member Payne stated she would be out of town for the October 21 meeting and wanted to participate electronically. Council Member Dickens reported he may be a few minutes late for that meeting as well. PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP # 6 of 10/2 Info Packet] None UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS 1. Council Member Throgmorton indicated he would be participating in the Run for the Schools on October 19th, and asked others to join him. Adjourned 6:25 p.m.