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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-12-16 Council minutesr •'-_,,. MEMORANDUMCITY OF IOWA CITY 4N'-���-� --low Date: December 26, 2014 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, December 16, 2014, 5:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton UISG: McCarthy Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bockenstedt, Yapp, Boothroy, Fosse, O'Brien, Bramel, Dulek, Andrew, Hargadine, Hart, Frank, Bowers, Elias A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and on the City website. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 4d(2) — Carter Estates ... ) Mayor Hayek stated Council has been asked to defer the item to the January 6 meeting. 2. (Consent Calendar # 4d(7) — winter emergency homeless shelter ... resolution) In response to Council Member Dobyns, Asst. City Manager Fruin provided background information on the request. Majority agreed to remove the item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Board of Adjustment — reappoint Constance Goeb Human Rights Commission — appoint Edie Pierce -Thomas Parks & Recreation Commission — reappoint David Bourgeouis and Lucie Laurian Public Art — reappoint John Engelbrecht and appoint Sayeire Sasaki Hamann Senior Center Commission — reappoint Mark Holbrook QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS (continued) 3. (Item # 8 — Fair Housing complaints .... ordinance ... ) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Human Rights Coordinator Bowers stated the Commission had recommended three changes but after staff review only two are recommended at this time. Council Work Session December 16, 2014 Page 2 REVIEW OF PROPOSED TAXI REGULATIONS [IP3 of 12/11 Info Packet and IP # 4 Info Packet of 11/25] Police Lt. Hart, Police Sgt. Frank, Adm. Analyst Andrew and Asst. City Atty. Dulek presented information, and responded to questions. UISG Rep, McCarthy presented a concern from Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC) regarding multiple passengers and fare and safety issues. Staff will follow-up. Majority agreed to the proposed changes as outlined ACTION: Prepare ordinance for first consideration at January 6 Council meeting. (Dulek) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (December 4 and 111 December 4 [IP # 4 — article ... Peace Corps] Mayor Hayek noted the article, and encouraged Peace Corps participation. 2. [IP # 3 — email from Mayor Hayek ... appreciation ... Jen Jordan] Mayor Pro tem Mims referenced the letter from Iowa State University acknowledging Recycling Coordinator Jordan on her efforts. 3. [IP # 8 — Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee minutes] Council Member Botchway questioned the best way to provide updates to the Council on his membership on this Committee as well as a subcommittee. Council suggested using "Council Time" on the agenda or providing a memo for the information packet. 4. [IP # 2 — ... work session ... joint meeting with Johnson County] Council Member Dobyns indicated he was unable to attend the joint meeting and questioned if any future meetings had been scheduled. Individual Members reported on communication between the two bodies; Local Option Sales Tax discussion (LOST); agenda size (number of topics); affordable housing. December 11 1. [IP # 12 —...Economic Development Committee minutes] Council Member Payne noted the expiration date on the attendance chart for members is incorrect. Staff will follow up. December 4 (continued) 4. [IP # 2 — ... work session ... joint meeting with Johnson County] In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Mayor Pro tem Mims suggested having resolution from other Johnson County entities supporting LOST and provide for a broader discussion rather than discussion only on the election date. Mayor Hayek suggested the item be scheduled for a future work session. City Clerk Karr noted the minutes of the December 11 joint meeting would be available at the next meeting. Council Work Session December 16, 2014 Page 3 December 11 (continued) 2. IIP # 6 — .... KXIC Radio .... ] Council Members agreed to the following schedule: ■ January 7 — Hayek ■ January 14 — Dobyns ■ January 21 — Botchway 3. [IP # 7 — Council Meeting Schedule ... February and March] Council Members agreed to change their February and March Tuesday meetings to Monday, February 9 and 23; and March 9 and 23. COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE [IP # 6 of 12/11 Info Packet] 1. In response to Council Member Payne, Council Member Botchway indicated he was not prepared to report on the Criminal Justice subcommittee at this meeting. PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP # 8 Info Packet of 12/11] Council Member Throgmorton stated he was pleased with the scheduling of the Iowa City School District's letter regarding inclusionary zoning on January 6; and the equity discussion on January 13. 2. Council Member Throgmorton expressed concerns about growth in the University student enrollment and demands for student housing; noting potential impacts on neighborhoods and questioned whether this should be an item for a future work session. Mayor Hayek said Council would be discussing upkeep of property and City expectation of exterior aesthetics within the University -impacted area in the near future and suggested that discussion could include both items. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS None Meeting adjourned 6:30 p.m.