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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-14 Info PacketW1 P �`` CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET CITY OF IOWA CITY May 14, 2015 www.icgov.org IN Council Tentative Meeting Schedule MAY 19 CONFERENCE BOARD IP2 Agenda and meeting packet MAY 19 WORK SESSION IP3 Work Session Agenda IN Pending City Council Work Session Topics MISCELLANEOUS IP5 Memo from Equity Dir.: Diversity Implementation Update and Status on Racial Equity and Diversity Initiative IP6 Civil Services Entrance Examination — Senior Engineer IP7 Civil Services Entrance Examination — Building Inspector IP8 Letter to Mayor from Human Rights Commission Chair: Youth Human Rights Award Ceremony Thank you Copy of letter from Mayor Hayek to ICCSD Board Members [Email response from Chris Lynch, President ICCSD]: High School Boundary Discussions [Late handout distributed 5/18/15.) 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Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting OFFICE OF THE IOWA CITY ASSESSOR JOHNSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BRAD COMER CHIEF DEPUTY MARTIN BURKLE DEPUTY May 14, 2015 Dear Conference Board Member: The meeting of the Iowa City Conference Board for consideration of an amendment to the Iowa City Assessor's FY 2016 budget is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. at the Iowa City Civic Center. Enclosed for your review before the meeting are: 1. The Agenda. 2. A copy of the March 9, 2015 minutes. 3. Report of the Iowa City Assessor salary committee. 4. Assessor information that was provided to the salary committee. If you have any questions about the budget please feel free to phone me at the office at 356-6066 or at my home at 530-0681. Sincerely, Brad Comer Iowa City Assessor 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET • IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 TELEPHONE 319-356-6066 OFFICE OF THE IOWA CITY ASSESSOR JOHNSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING May 14, 2015 Dear Conference Board Member: C BRAD COMER CHIEF DEPUTY MARTIN BURKLE DEPUTY The meeting of the Iowa Cit}\Conference Board f9f consideration of an amendment to the Iowa City Assessor's FY 2916 budget is sche uled for Monday, May 19, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. at the Iowa City Civi4enter. Enclosed for your review before the`Tleeti 1. The Agenda. 2. A copy of the March 9, 2015 minut 3. Report of the Iowa City Assessor a 4. Assessor information that was ovi If you have any questions abou the budget 356-6066 or at my home at 5A-06 8 1. Sincerely, � r� zt�y Brad Comer Iowa City A mmittee. the salary committee. feel free to phone me at the office at 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET • IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 TELEPHONE 319-356-6066 The Iowa City Conference Board Agenda Tuesday, May 19, 2015 5:00 PA The Iowa City Assessor's Conference Board will meet at 5:00 P.M. on Tueday, May 19, 2015 at the Iowa City Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City. The purpose of this meeting is to set a date for a public hearing on the Iowa City Assessor's amended budget for FY 2016. AGENDA: 1. Call meeting to order by the Chairperson. 2. Roll call by taxing body. 3. Act on minutes of March 9, 2015 Conference Board meeting. 4. Salary committee presents report. a. Discuss Assessor and Deputy Assessor salaries. b. Set date on a public hearing to amend the budget. (July 27, 2015) 5. Assessor Evaluation Committee Membership. 6. Other business. 7. Adjournment. Brad Comer Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board The Iowa City Conference Board Agenda Monday, May 19, 2015 5:00 P.M The Iowa City Assessor's\for ce Board will meet at 5:00 P. . on Monday, May 19, 2015 at the Iowa City er, 410 E. Washington Stre ,Iowa City. The purpose of this meeting isate for a public hearing on a Iowa City Assessor's amended budg2016. AGENDA: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 6 7 Call meeting to order the Chairpetson. Roll call by taxing body. Act on minutes of March 9, Salary committee presents a. Discuss Assessor and b. Set date on a public e. (July 27, 2015) Conference Board meeting. eputy Asessor salaries. ring to am d the budget. Assessor Evaluation ommittee Members Other business. Adjournment. Brad Comer Clerk, Iowa City Conference rd IOWA CITY CONFERENCE BOARD MINUTES March 9, 2015 City Conference Board: March 9, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Iowa City City Hall, Mayor Matt Hayek presiding. Iowa City Council Members Present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims and Throgmorton. Johnson County Supervisors Present: Carberry, Harney, Neuzil and Sullivan. Iowa City School Board Members Present: Townsend. Others Present: Comer, Burkle, Markus, Fruin, Karr, Dilkes. Digital Recording: March 9, 2015. Chair Matt Hayek called the meeting to order and Clerk Comer called roll and stated that a quorum was present. The schools, having only one member present will not have a vote recorded. The County (Sullivan) moved to accept the minutes of the last Conference Board meeting, February 9, 2014, the City (Mims) seconded and the motion carried 2/0. Chairman Hayek declared the public hearing on the FY 15 Budget open. Comer explained that the Assessor's office purchased an automobile and would like to amend the FY 16 Auto Fund Balance from $15,000 to $3,000. There was discussion about cost of living increases as well as a possible reduction of the salaries for the Assessor and Deputy Assessor positions. A committee including Neuzil, Mims and Kirschling (School) will study the salaries and make recommendations to the Conference Board. The City (Mims) moved to approve the budget for publication with a reduction of cost of living increases to 2.2% and no change to the merit amount of $10,950. The motion was seconded by Sullivan and passed 2/0. After no comment from the public, the public hearing was declared closed. The City (Throgmorton) moved to appoint Brad Comer as the Iowa City Assessor. The motion was seconded by the County (Sullivan) and the motion carried 2/0. The Assessor Evaluation Committee will include Dobyns (City). The County and School will assign committee members at a later date. There being no further business it was moved by the City (Throgmorton) and seconded by the County (Sullivan) to adjourn at 5:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Brad Comer Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board MEMO TO: Conference BoaCd FROM: Susan Mims DATE: May 12, 2015 SUBJECT: Compensation The subcommittee of Brian Kirschling (ICCSD), Terrence Neuzil (County) and Susan Mims (Iowa City) met on April 7, 2015 to review the compensation of the City Assessor, Chief Deputy Assessor, and Deputy Assessor, as requested by the Conference Board. The subcomrrrittee considered the -following in their discussion: • the salaries as proposed in the FY16 Budget, (March 91h packet) • the increase approved by the Conference Board (2.2% cost of living and merit increases as proposed) • information shared with the committee by City Assessor, Brad Cromer (attached) The recommendation of the committee is to set the salaries for these three positions at the following levels for FY16: • City Assessor $100,000 • Chief Deputy Assessor $ 85,000 • DeputyAssessor $ 80,000 Further considerations: • State law specifically regulates the setting of these salaries, thus no changes could be made to the pay rates of these positions for the remainder of FY15. • If the Board desires to adopt the recommendation of the subcommittee, it will require amending the FY16 budget. The salaries must be adopted in the budget document. The City Assessor shared additional information / concerns with the subcommittee after being informed of our conclusions. That information is also attached for the Board's consideration. From: Brad Comer Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 11:09 AM To: susan-mums@icwa-city.org; Terrence Neuzil;'brian.kirschling@iowacityschools.org' Subject Question for the Committee Attachments: Itemized Budget Draft 2015 - Proposed.xls; Itemized Budget Draft 2015 - Final reduced Ment.xls; Itemized Budget Draft 2015 - Final with Merit.xls ISCopy: False MessayeID: e28831ec-35b4-4489-895e-abc252f71c32 Assessor Salary Committee, I have a question that I should probably bring up before we have a Conference Board meeting. The minutes from the 2nd Conference Board meeting show that the merit pay was approved for all of the employees in our office. Will the Assessor and Deputy positions still be receiving that amount on top of the recommended salaries of $100,000, $85,000 and $80,000? I have appointed our Deputy Assessor as the Chief Deputy. He was previously earning $82,480. If there hadn't been an Assessor retirement, I assume that he would have received the typical increase that the rest of our staff received which would have put him at $86,200. If he is entitled to the merit increase that was calculated for the last meeting his FY 2016 pay would be $87,030. If he does not receive the merit he would receive the smallest increase in our office despite being promoted from Deputy Assessor to Chief Deputy Assessor. I have attached 3 itemized budgets. The first was the budget that was approved at the second meeting. The second does not provide merit to the Assessor and Deputies. The third includes the merit that was approved at the second meeting. I apologize for bringing this up after your meeting, but I want to make sure you are aware of this in case it was not already considered. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you, Brad Comer Iowa City Assessor Johnson County Administration Building 913 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-6066 bcomer@co.6ohnson.ia.us IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE ITEMIZED BUDGET - ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND EMPLOYEE EXPENDITURES FY 2015 FY 2016 INCREASE SALARIES Current Proposed CITY ASSESSOR 103,340 108,000 4.51% CHIEF DEPUTY ASSESSOR 87,610 91,570 4.52% DEPUTY ASSESSOR 82,480 86,200 4.51% REAL ESTATE/GIS SPECIALIST 56,290 58,830 4.51% APPRAISER (NEW CONSTRUCTION) 49,230 51,260 4.12% OFFICE MANAGER 50,880 53,170 4.50% APPRAISER (REAPPRAISAL) 52,160 54,510 4.51% MERIT INCREASES (have been added to salaries above) 10,950 SUBTOTAL $481,990 $503,540 4.47% Proposed salaries include merit increases and cost of living adjustments. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EMPLOYER SHARE: FICA 40,024 41,347 3.30% EMPLOYER SHARE: IPERS 46,721 48,252 3.28% HEALTH INSURANCE 116,000 121,000 4.31% SUBTOTAL 202,745 210,599 3.87% TOTAL EMPLOYEE COST $684,735 $714,139 4.29% OTHER EXPENDITURES LEAVE CONTINGENCY $25,000 $20,000 -20.00% BOARDS BOARD OF REVIEW 16,200 16,800 3.70% BOARD OF REVIEW EXPENSES 200 200 0.00% CONFERENCE BOARD 0 30 0 30 0.00% EXAMINING BOARD SUBTOTAL $16,430 $17,030 3.65% OFFICE EXPENSES MILEAGE & AUTO 4,500 4,500 0.00% OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,500 3,500 0.00% POSTAGE 7,000 1,500 -78.57% TELEPHONE 1,300 1,300 0.00% PUBLICATIONS & SUBSCRIPTIONS 700 700 0.00% PRINTING 5,000 1,000 -80.00% INSURANCE 4,200 4,600 9.52% EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 3,400 3,400 0.00% EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 200 200 0.00% UNEMPLOYMENT 2,000 2,000 0.00% DATA PROCESSING SERVICES 18,000 18,000 0.00% SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 21,000 18,000 -14.29% BONDS & WORKER'S COMPENSATION 1,500 1,700 13.33% AUTO REPLACEMENT 12,000 - 2,500 -100.00% 0.00% COMPUTER REPLACEMENT 2,500 SUBTOTAL $86,800 $62,900 -27.53% PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 13,000 13,000 0.00% DUES 2,000 2,000 0.00% SUBTOTAL $15,000 $15,000 0.00% TECHNICAL SERVICES LEGAL FEES & EXPERT WITNESSES 52,000 52,000 0.00% AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 10,000 20,000 100.00% APPRAISAL SERVICE 1,000 1,000 0.00% SUBTOTAL $63,000 $73,000 15.87% TOTAL OTHER EXPENDITURES $206,230 $187,930 -8.87% SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES $890,965 $902,069 RESERVES AUTO REPLACEMENT 0 3,000 TOTAL RESERVES $ - $ 3,000 TOTAL ASSMT EXPENSE FUND BUDGET $890,965 $905,069 1.58% UNENCUMBERED BALANCE $158,292 $150,379 -5.00% TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $732,673 $754,690 3.01% IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE ITEMIZED BUDGET - ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND EMPLOYEE EXPENDITURES FY 2015 FY 2016 INCREASE SALARIES Current Proposed CITY ASSESSOR 103,340 100,000 -3.23% CHIEF DEPUTY ASSESSOR 87,610 85,000 -2.98% DEPUTY ASSESSOR 82,480 80,000 -3.01% REAL ESTATE/GIS SPECIALIST 56,290 58,830 4.51% APPRAISER (NEW CONSTRUCTION) 49,230 51,260 4.12% OFFICE MANAGER 50,880 53,170 4.50% APPRAISER (REAPPRAISAL) 52,160 54,510 4.51% MERIT INCREASES (have been added to salaries above) 4,620 SUBTOTAL $481,990 $482,770 0.16% Proposed salaries include merit increases and cost of living adjustments. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EMPLOYER SHARE: FICA 40,024 39,757 -0.67% EMPLOYER SHARE: IPERS 46,721 46,398 -0.69% HEALTH INSURANCE 116,000 121,000 4.31% SUBTOTAL 202,745 207,155 2.18% TOTAL EMPLOYEE COST $684,735 $689,925 0.76% OTHER EXPENDITURES LEAVE CONTINGENCY $25,000 $20,000 -20.00% BOARDS BOARD OF REVIEW 16,200 16,800 3.70% BOARD OF REVIEW EXPENSES 200 200 0.00% CONFERENCE BOARD 0 30 0 30 0.00% EXAMINING BOARD SUBTOTAL $16,430 $17,030 3.65% OFFICE EXPENSES MILEAGE & AUTO 4,500 4,500 0.00% OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,500 3,500 0.00% POSTAGE 7,000 1,500 -78.57% TELEPHONE 1,300 1,300 0.00% PUBLICATIONS & SUBSCRIPTIONS 700 700 0.00% PRINTING 5,000 1,000 -80.00% INSURANCE 4,200 4,600 9.52% EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 3,400 3,400 0.00% EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 200 200 0.00% UNEMPLOYMENT 2,000 2,000 0.00% DATA PROCESSING SERVICES 18,000 18,000 0.00% SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 21,000 18,000 -14.29% BONDS & WORKER'S COMPENSATION 1,500 1,700 13.33% AUTO REPLACEMENT 12,000 - -100.00% COMPUTER REPLACEMENT 2,500 2,500 0.00% SUBTOTAL $86,800 $62,900 -27.53% PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 13,000 13,000 0.00% DUES 2,000 2,000 0.00% SUBTOTAL $15,000 $15,000 0.00% TECHNICAL SERVICES LEGAL FEES & EXPERT WITNESSES 52,000 52,000 0.00% AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 10,000 20,000 100.00% 0.00% APPRAISAL SERVICE 1,000 1,000 SUBTOTAL $63,000 $73,000 15.87% TOTAL OTHER EXPENDITURES $206,230 $187,930 -8.87% SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES $890,965 $877,855 RESERVES AUTO REPLACEMENT TOTAL RESERVES TOTAL ASSMT EXPENSE FUND BUDGET UNENCUMBERED BALANCE TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION 0 3,000 $ - $ 3,000 $890,965 $880,855 -1.13% $158,292 $126,165 -20.30% $732,673 $754,690 3.01% IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE ITEMIZED BUDGET - ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND EMPLOYEE EXPENDITURES FY 2015 FY 2016 INCREASE SALARIES Current Proposed CITY ASSESSOR 103,340 102,390 -0.92% CHIEF DEPUTY ASSESSOR 87,610 87,030 -0.66% DEPUTY ASSESSOR 82,480 81,910 -0.69% REAL ESTATE/GIS SPECIALIST 56,290 58,830 4.51% APPRAISER (NEW CONSTRUCTION) 49,230 51,260 4.12% OFFICE MANAGER 50,880 53,170 4.50% APPRAISER (REAPPRAISAL) 52,160 54,510 4.51% MERIT INCREASES (have been added to salaries above) 10,950 SUBTOTAL $481,990 $489,100 1.48% Proposed salaries include merit increases and cost of living adjustments. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EMPLOYER SHARE: FICA 40,024 40,242 0.54% EMPLOYER SHARE: IPERS 46,721 46,963 0.52% HEALTH INSURANCE 116,000 121,000 4.31% SUBTOTAL 202,745 208,205 2.69% TOTAL EMPLOYEE COST $684,735 $697,305 1.84% OTHER EXPENDITURES LEAVE CONTINGENCY $25,000 $20,000 -20.00% BOARDS BOARD OF REVIEW 16,200 16,800 3.70% BOARD OF REVIEW EXPENSES 200 200 0.00% CONFERENCE BOARD 0 30 0 30 0.00% EXAMINING BOARD SUBTOTAL $16,430 $17,030 3.65% OFFICE EXPENSES MILEAGE & AUTO 4,500 4,500 0.00% OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,500 3,500 0.00% POSTAGE 7,000 1,500 - -78.57% TELEPHONE 1,300 1,300 0.00% PUBLICATIONS & SUBSCRIPTIONS 700 700 0.00% PRINTING 5,000 1,000 -80.00% INSURANCE 4,200 4,600 9.52% EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 3,400 3,400 0.00% EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 200 200 0.00% UNEMPLOYMENT 2,000 2,000 0.00% DATA PROCESSING SERVICES 18,000 18,000 0.00% SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 21,000 18,000 -14.29% BONDS & WORKER'S COMPENSATION 1,500 1,700 13.33% AUTO REPLACEMENT 12,000 2,500 - 2,500 -100.00% 0.00% COMPUTER REPLACEMENT SUBTOTAL $86,800 $62,900 -27.53% PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 13,000 13,000 0.00% DUES 2,000 2,000 0.00% SUBTOTAL $15,000 $15,000 0.00% TECHNICAL SERVICES LEGAL FEES & EXPERT WITNESSES 52,000 52,000 0.00% AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 10,000 1,000 20,000 1,000 100.00% 0.00% APPRAISAL SERVICE SUBTOTAL $63,000 $73,000 15.87% TOTAL OTHER EXPENDITURES $206,230 $187,930 -8.87% SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES $890,965 $885,235 RESERVES AUTO REPLACEMENT 0 3,000 TOTAL RESERVES $ - $ 3,000 TOTAL ASSMT EXPENSE FUND BUDGET $890,965 $888,235 -0.31% UNENCUMBERED BALANCE $158,292 $133,545 -15.63% TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $732,673 $754,690 3.01% OFFICE OF THE IOWA CITY ASSESSOR JOHNSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BRAD COMER ASSESSOR MARTY BURKLE DEPUTY March 30, 2015 Iowa City Assessor's Compensation Committee Susan Mims Terrence Neuzil Brian Kirschling Dear Committee Members, I am writing to provide some information on Assessor salaries from across the state. I am also including additional pages that contain numbers from the current budgets of jurisdictions that I believe are either comparable to Iowa City in size or have been in a similar salary range. At the Conference Board meeting there was some concern voiced that I was the only applicant for the position. Although I had no control over the approach that the Examining Board took, it is very common for a qualified Chief Deputy to be hired as a replacement. Listed below are some jurisdictions who have recently replaced their Assessor: JURISDICTION APPLICANTS APPLICANTS ON ASSESSOR LIST HIRED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE POLK 4 3 CHIEF DEPUTY 34 WOODBURY 1 1 CHIEF DEPUTY 22 DAVENPORT 3 2 CHIEF DEPUTY 23 BLACK HAWK 2 2 CHIEF DEPUTY 14 WASHINGTON ? ? CHIEF DEPUTY 13 CEDAR 3 3 EMPLOYEE FROM LINN CO. 12 DELAWARE 2 2 CHIEF DEPUTY 5 IOWA CITY 1 1 CHIEF DEPUTY 20 Another item discussed was the experience that we are losing with the retirement of the previous Assessor. Certainly he has more years in than I, but my experience compares favorably with any potential replacement around the state. I have 13 years in the Iowa City Assessor's office, with nine as the Chief Deputy. Prior to that, I worked for Vanguard Appraisals for seven years, with 2+ years managing the Iowa City re -appraisal that was completed for 2001. 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET • IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 TELEPHONE 319-356-6066 I have been the main person in our office to handle recent tax law changes including the Business Property Tax Credit, Dual Classification and Multi -Residential Classification. The Income Approach is another large project that I have initiated and have implemented for the 2015 assessment on apartment properties. These have all been large undertakings that the prior Assessor was not involved in. The position of Assessor certainly requires experience and the local experience that the current staff has would be very hard to replace by someone from outside the office. The high sales statistical rankings that our office has achieved in the past should be expected to continue. There have been many Assessor retirements in recent times and there are many others expected to happen soon including Johnson County and Cedar Rapids. Reducing the Assessor salary to $98,000 would drop Iowa City from 71h highest to 151h for FY 16 despite being the 8th most populated and having the 10th highest taxable value. Iowa City has the highest assessment per parcel of any assessment jurisdiction in Iowa. The proposed salary of $85,000 for the Chief Deputy position would actually be less than if our current Deputy Assessor stayed in his current position and received the cost of living and merit increases that the rest of the staff received. Our Deputy Assessor has 22 years of experience, working in Iowa City, Warren County and for Vanguard Appraisals. In closing, I ask you to reconsider the proposed salaries of the Assessor and Deputy Assessor positions. 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Washington Street 5:00 PM ■ City Conference Board Meeting [Separate agenda posted] ■ Questions from Council re Agenda Items ■ Information Packet Discussion [May 7, 14] ■ Council Time ■ Meeting Schedule ■ Pending Work Session Topics [IP # 4 Info Packet of 5/14 info packet] ■ Upcoming Community Events/Council Invitations I r 1 A,I l�M`M -•a CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS May 13, 2015 Pending Topics to be Scheduled 1. Discuss city related marijuana policies and potential legislative advocacy positions 2. Review of the Sensitive Areas ordinance 3. Discuss formation of staff /citizen climate adaptation advisory group (spring 2015) 4. Discuss transit route planning framework 5. Review University of Iowa enrollment and housing projections 6. Discuss nuisance and property management standards in neighborhoods 7. Review sale of alcohol to minors regulations 8. Review sidewalk repair program 9. Discuss Board and Commission expectations and appointment / reappointment process r __ 15 IS� CITY OF IOWA CITY IP5 CITYOMEMORANDUM CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Date: May 14, 2015 To: Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager From: Stefanie Bowers, Equity Director..,,,-,,,,, a> Re: Diversity Implementation Update and Status on Racial Equity and Diversity Initiative. Introduction This memo serves as an update for the ongoing staff responsibilities of the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee's recommendations that were adopted by way of resolution in June of 2013. It also provides the most recent activity on the 2013 Equity Report Action Plan and the Racial Equity and Diversity Initiatives adopted by resolution in February of 2015. Diversity Implementation Form The recommendations set forth by the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee in the spring of 2013 and implemented by a City Council resolution in June of 2013 have been reported out in what staff termed the diversity implementation form (DIF). The DIF is a table that provides the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee's recommendations and the status of these recommendations. Although the DIF works well for reporting on the status of the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee, over time it has become less effective in providing updates for ongoing recommendations or for adding new initiatives that the City has adopted since June of 2013. Due to this issue, staff will redesign the existing DIF. A new and improved DIF is a staff priority. Staff plans on working with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) in creating a "reporting out" mechanism/DIF that is user friendly to the community and to City Council. It will also allow for recommendations, actions plans or initiatives to be categorized by area and provide outcomes and any timelines related to the recommendation, action plan or initiative. Quarterly Update on the Diversity Implementations of the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee The Police Department is participating in community outreach, community policing models, cultural competency training and community partnerships. The Police Department has also extended outreach to educate community members on knowing their rights under the law. A complete list of the Police Department's activities follows this memo (DIF Reporting for ICPD 1st Quarter 2015). 2013 Equity Report Action Plan and the 2015 Racial Equity and Diversity Initiative • The first Council Listening Post was held on May 7 at the Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room A. Mayor Hayek and Mayor Pro -Tem Mims represented the Council. Approximately a dozen community members were in attendance. • The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Police Chief and Equity Director along with representatives from the Black Voices Project, the Coalition for Racial Justice, the Iowa City Commission on Human Rights, and the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa have met twice for roundtable discussions. The roundtables have been very helpful to staff in terms of providing input on city programs and services. Advice from participants May 14, 2015 Page 2 of the roundtable led to the translation of Resolution 15-57, which approves the 2013 Equity Report Action Plan and the 2015 Racial Equity Diversity Initiative, into Arabic, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. The first roundtable saw many topics discussed—police, education, and employment. At the most recent roundtable participants developed a list of topics to be discussed in the future. It was decided that the May roundtable topic will be on communication and ways the City can best spread the word to the community on City services, policies, programs, and events. This topic was selected first because communication is essential in terms of all that we do as a community and as a city. • The Police have expanded Coffee with a Cop to different areas of the community including most recently at the Broadway Neighborhood Center. In the future, Coffee with a Cop will include a Spanish speaking officer present as schedules permit. • The Police Department is still awaiting a response from the United States Department of Justice on their inquiry to participate in the Building Community Trust and Justice Program. • The Police Department offers ride alongs to members of the community who wish to participate in order to encourage relationship building and trust between law enforcement and the community it serves. • The expansion of body -mounted cameras within the Police Department and the development of appropriate rules and regulations for the use of the technology will be presented by the Police Department in a separate memo to the City Council at a future date. Staff will pursue public education about cameras and related policies in the coming months. • The Police Department continues to participate in the study on disproportionate minority contact (DMC) in traffic stops with Dr. Barnum of St. Ambrose University. Dr. Barnum will report on the most recent data (2013 and 2014) at a future City Council work session planned for either late fall or winter, depending on Dr. Barnum's schedule. • Staff is unaware of any conversations or actions related to encouraging the expansion of the Citizens Police Review Board to other jurisdictions within Johnson County. A program has been produced by City Channel 4 staff that explains the history and function of the Citizens Police Review Board. Later in May, the name of the Board will be changed to the Community Police Review Board per the recommendation of the City Charter Review Commission to discontinue the use of the word "citizen" whenever possible. The annual Citizens Police Review Board Community Forum was held at the Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room A on April 28. The forum had approximately 20 attendees. The purpose of the forum is to hear community members' views on the policies, practices and procedures of the Police Department. In the summer of 2015, the City Manager will review his role in the Citizens Police Review Board complaint process. Specifically, as it relates to his participation in the interviews of officers accused of misconduct. The original recommendation requires for the City Manager to conduct this review to ensure it is producing the intended results. • Staff of Transit, Parks and Recreation and Human Rights participated in a training on Intercultural Communications: Moving from Conflicts to Collaborations in January. May 14, 2015 Page 3 Approximately 60 City staff participated in training on Diversity in the Workplace in February. Staff of Human Rights, Human Resources, Police, and Transit participated in a White Privilege training conducted by Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. in February. Currently, the Human Rights and Human Resources Departments are working with Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. in scheduling implicit bias training to all City staff by the end of 2015. Staff of the Communications, Police, and Human Rights Departments participated in Building Our Global Community with the University of Iowa International Center in April. On May 4, the Police Chief, Neighborhood Services Coordinator and Equity Director traveled to Dane County, Wisconsin to meet with Dane County officials on jail diversion programs, disproportionate minority contact, and a restorative justice program that Dane County officials will be launching soon and focuses primarily on lower income neighborhoods. The trip was planned by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. • Staff has supported, attended or participated in community activities and programs that support City goals of engaging with members of historically underrepresented groups. On January 19 City Council members and staff of the Human Rights and Police Departments attended the Martin Luther King Jr. Stride Toward Progress event at Grant Wood Elementary. In February, the Police Department participated in the Adopt a Cop initiative with the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity's Youth Leadership League. Representatives of the Racial Coalition for Justice, The Dream Center and staff of the Police and Human Rights Departments viewed a webinar on Race, Community and Policing: Working within Police Departments to Achieve Racial Equity. More recently, representatives from the City Council, City Manager's Office, Fire and Police Departments attended a luncheon hosted by The Kingdom Center upon the invitation of Pastor V. Sterling Allen. Some upcoming activities and events include City staff attending and also serving as vendors at the 5th Annual Iowa City Juneteenth Celebration. City staff including the Fire and Police Chiefs will also attend a fellowship at New Creations International Church by invitation of Pastor Anthony Smith. • In April, Johnson County passed a resolution for the creation of Community Identification Cards (CID). The City will partner in the further refinement of the procedures and application of use for the CID and will participate financially. • City staff has been in communications with Julie Nelson of GARE and are working out the details of a Memorandum of Agreement. GARE's Racial Equity Scorecard requires the assistance, data and resources of other municipalities and entities in the Johnson County area. City staff will reach out to those municipalities asking them to join GARE. • The City Clerk has been including the meeting minutes of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee of Johnson County in City Council Information Packets. • The City has been collecting data on the race and ethnicity of individuals who apply for employment with the City through the new MUNIS Enterprise Resource Planning May 14, 2015 Page 4 System. The data is voluntarily submitted by the applicant. The data started being collected January 1 and will be collected through December 31 of this year and reported on in 2016. On February 24, the City sponsored a seasonal employment fair at Mercer Park Aquatic Center (Mercer). Over 50 individuals attended this event. Brochures were available to attendees that explained collective bargaining and civil service. The City used its recently created diversity email list -serve to send out notice and mailings of this job fair to a larger segment of the Iowa City population. Complimentary bus passes were available to those who needed transportation to attend. Parks and Recreation held a job fair on March 25 at Mercer for those looking for summer or year round part time positions with the Department. The fair ran from 6-8 p.m. that evening. It was advertised at many locations in Iowa City including City High, West High, Tate High, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program, the City's website and social media. Nine applications were received from participants. Parks and Recreation will host additional seasonal employment fairs with interviews conducted onsite in the future. • The City has been collecting data on the race and ethnicity of individuals who apply for appointments on City boards/commissions through a voluntary survey that is a part of the application. The data started being collected January 1 and will be collected through December 31 of this year and reported on in 2016. The Equity Director has been conducting training with current City board/commission members on how to increase the racial and ethnic applicant pool of those who apply for their respective boards/commissions. To date trainings have been completed with the Library Board of Trustees, Citizens Police Review Board, Parks and Recreation Commission and the Public Art Advisory Committee. • City staff plan on working with GARE in the creation of a racial equity impact review tool for City budgets, programs, policies and services. Staff has collected preliminary information from other jurisdictions working on racial equity and using a racial equity impact review tool. The Police and Fire Departments have collaborated with Diversity Focus this year in sponsoring the Youth Explorer program. The program, which commenced in March has two primary goals: 1) establish and create meaningful relationships between youth in this community and law enforcement/fire fighters; and 2) expose youth to careers in both departments with the hope of encouraging them to explore careers in either field. For further information on the Youth Explorer Program. see DIF Reporting for /CPC 1st Quarter 2015. To increase awareness of the options available to file complaints of discrimination against the Police Department or other City services, programs or operations, the Police have participated in educational programs to increase community knowledge of one's rights and options under the law. see DIF Reporting for /CPC 1st Quarter 2015. The Human Rights Office recently completed its biannual mailing to area agencies which included brochures and pamphlets in English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and Arabic called Know Your Rights. Mailings also included the brochure for the Citizens Police Review Board (English and Spanish). May 14, 2015 Page 5 A voice-over advertisement for the Human Rights Department in Spanish was recently produced by City Cable Channel 4. The advertisement provides contact information to persons who believe they have been discriminated against here in Iowa City. TO: Stefanie Bowers FROM: Captain Douglas S. Hart RE: DIF Reporting for ICPD 1St Quarter 2015 DATE: March 20, 2015 ICPD's DIF Reporting for the first quarter of 2015 is below. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Documentation of any participation of an event, attended or presented, by a Department Member to a community member or organization. 36 ICPD Officers attended 99 events in the first quarter of 2015 totaling 216.5 hours and made contact with approximately 3,634 community members. Of particular note are: attendance at Grantwood Elementary school for a Martin Luther King Day celebration by several Officers, 19 community member ride-alongs, 3 on 3 basketball with community youth at Southeast Jr. High, assistance at several Special Olympic events, 2 Coffee with a Cop events, and attendance at Bowl for Kid's Sake. COMMUNITY POLICING MODEL: The community policing model encourages agencies to work proactively to develop solutions to the underlying conditions contributing to public safety problems. Documentation can include one of the following: (1) Coordinated Departmental, Division, or Watch efforts where the goal or objective is to limit criminal opportunities and access to victims, increase guardianship and associated risk with unwanted behavior (2) any participation of an event, attended or presented by a Department Member with a community member or organization where the goal or objective is to limit criminal opportunities and access to victims, increase guardianship and associated risk with unwanted behavior. 6 ICPD Officers participated in 202 community policing events in the first quarter of 2015 totaling 89.95 hours and made contact with 806 community members. Of particular note are: multiple daily visits to the WET shelter by Officers assigned to the Evening Watch, Late Night Watch, and Street Crime Arrest Team. CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING: Documentation of any training by a Department Member involving cultural competency. Cultural competency training refers to training directed at an ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds. All sworn ICPD Officers attended 4 hours of Cultural Competency Training at the yearly Multi -Agency Training Sessions. This year's presenter was Chad Simmons from Diversity Focus. Additionally, 5 Officers attended 8 other cultural competency related trainings. This includes: Special Needs Populations, Collaborating with Community Partners to Protect Children of Arrested Parents, Customer Smart Training, Diversity in the Workplace, Understanding, Respecting, Connecting: Racial Consciousness in Our Work and Our Workplaces, and Procedural Justice. Recognizing the importance of conflict resolution, ICPD sent 5 Officers to 8 hours of Verbal Judo training. Verbal Judo Training is an opportunity for Officers to learn skills to prevent potential conflicts from escalating out of control. Currently all Officers attending basic training at Iowa Law Enforcement Academy receive 8 hours of verbal judo training. PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS ON RIGHTS: Documentation of any participation of an event, attended or presented by a Department Member to a community member or organization where focus is on education of one's rights. 9 ICPD Officers participated in 26 public education efforts on rights in the first quarter of 2015 totaling 73.5 hours and made contact with 1,349 community members. Of particular note is Officers attending Images of The 1963 March On Washington presentation. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: Documentation of any partnership between the Department and another Community Organization. Events or meeting for these partnerships can be documented in the same tab as the partnership. ICPD worked within 31 community partnerships that led to attendance at 91 events by 12 officers who spent 196 hours with 297 community members. Of note is the Department's partnership with Iowa City Fire Department, Johnson County Ambulance Services, Diversity Focus, The Dream Center, and Learning for Life in the development of a Johnson County Public Safety Explorer Program. This program will start with a recruitment effort on March 25, 2015 and proceed throughout the remainder of the year with selection of participants, monthly meetings, and a Youth Academy. It is anticipated that enough training will take place with selected cadets that they can assist the community with service projects this summer. ICPD Community Partners Crime Prevention Restorative Justice Committee- Agencies working together to share ideas/programs regarding youth in Johnson Co. (Iowa City Community Schools, Department of Corrections, Mediate Iowa, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson Co, Domestic Violence Intervention Project, Southgate Management, Parkview Church (The Spot), Iowa City Public Library, Four Oaks, Shelter House, Department of Human Services). Safe Kids Johnson Co- Community members working together to prevent unintentional injury to youth ages birth through 17 years. National Night Out: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in neighborhood anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police - community partnerships, send message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Partners: Johnson County Neighborhood Centers, Department Of Corrections, Iowa City Fire Department, Crime Stoppers, Domestic Violence Intervention Program, Department Human Services, Target, Hy -Vee, and others. Johnson County Public Safety Learning for Life Post: providing an avenue for area youth interested in searching the possibility to become a police officer/firefighter/medic in Johnson County via partnership with Iowa City Police Department/Iowa City Fire Department/Johnson County Ambulance Services as well as the Iowa City Community School District, Dream Catchers, and Diversity Focus. Citizen Police Academy: All Law Enforcement Agencies in Johnson Co come together to share insight into the Law Enforcement Community. Blue Zone Walking School Bus Committee Safety Village: All County Law/Fire, Iowa City Community School District, Mercy Hospital, Johnson County Ambulance Services, Joint Emergency Communications Center, University of Iowa Research Center, Several Community business/individuals: 2 week summer camp designed to present safety topics to 45-6-7 year olds + various events throughout the year. Special Olympics: Fundraising/Outreach with University of Iowa Police Department, Johnson County Sherriff's Office, Coralville Police Department, University of Iowa, and community business. Evening Watch Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. Administration Race Relations Round Table Discussion. Discussion on race relations between City Departments, Schools, and the Community. This group will meet monthly. Disproportionate Minority Contact Committee partnership to review, educate, and look for resolutions of disparity in Johnson County. CORE Management Partnership to Reduce suspensions for "defiance / disrespect" by 50%, Reduce office referrals for "tardiness" by 75%, and Revise and implement with fidelity our procedure for engaging law enforcement in school discipline matters in the ICCSD. Downtown Liaison Iowa City Downtown District - [T]o champion the Iowa City Downtown District as a progressive, healthy, and culturally vibrant urban center of the region. Local Homeless Coordinating Board - The Local Homeless Coordinating Board is a community collaboration dedicated to preventing homelessness in Johnson County, Iowa. Investigations JCMADTF-Johnson County Multi -Agency Drug Task Force -This is a board that consists of Chiefs and Department leaders from the Iowa City Police, Coralville Police, Johnson County Sheriffs Office, North Liberty Police Department, University of Iowa Police Department, Washington County Sheriffs Office, Iowa County Sheriff's Office and Department of Narcotics Enforcement. This board oversees the operations of the local narcotics task force. Each of the departments listed has an officer assigned to the task force. NCVRW-National Crime Victim Rights Week -National Crime Victim Rights week is April 19-25, 2015. This committee was formed after Iowa City Police Department Lt. Mike Brotherton applied for and was awarded a federal grant to host a week of activities supporting victims and bring awareness to victims of crime. The grant is a sub grant awarded by the National Association of Victims of Crime Act Assistance Administrators under a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, and U.S. Department of Justice. The theme is "Engaging Communities, Empowering Victims." JCCADV-Johnson County Coalition Against Domestic Violence -The Johnson County Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a collaboration of community organizations and individuals committed to ending domestic violence. The core group consists of the following agencies: Iowa City Police Department, Coralville Police Department, Johnson County Sherriffs Office, Sixth Judicial District Department of Corrections, Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP), Johnson County Attorney's Office, Iowa Legal Aid of Iowa City. There are other miscellaneous victim advocates agencies which participate. The Iowa City Police Department's Domestic Violence Investigator is the representative for this group. AVCM-Anti-Violence Coalition Meeting -The mission of this group is to formulate plans to approach interpersonal violence that is occurring on campus and collaborate with near -by agencies. This group is headed up primarily by the University of Iowa and Victim Services organizations. ISCIA-Iowa Sex Crimes Investigators Association -This is a board of 7 members from various agencies across the state that organizes and plans a 4 day conference that is held each February in Des Moines. The conference is to provide training and information related to sexual assault related investigations. SART -Sexual Assault Response Team -This is a board that consists of members from the Iowa City Police Department, Johnson County Sheriff's Office, North Liberty Police Department, University of Iowa Police Department, Rape Victim Advocacy Program, St. Luke's Child Protection Center, Mercy Hospital, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and Johnson County Attorney's Office. The board has developed policies and procedures in how sexual assault investigations are handled in our county. DAIT-The Domestic Abuse Investigative Team is a group of local area law enforcement agencies, Johnson County Attorney's Office, Sixth District Judicial Department of Corrections, Department of Human Services, Domestic Violence Intervention Program, and other victim advocate agencies. The team meets monthly and discusses current and past cases which create charging and prosecution issues plus victim safety issues. The group stays current with new investigative and prosecution techniques, trends and laws which are forwarded to the member's organizations. The Iowa City Police Department's member is the Domestic Violence Investigator. MGIA-Midwest Gang Investigators Association -This is a meeting held in the Midwest that consists of officers from various departments across the Midwest. They focus on local and regional gang activity. The meeting is a place to discuss current drug and gang violence trends. Georgetown -The Georgetown group consists of a juvenile court judge, an Iowa City Police Detective, a Juvenile Court supervisor, an Iowa City School Social Worker, the DMC coordinator and an employee from a local non-profit organization, Big Brothers/Big Sisters. The Georgetown group has already implemented a pre -arrest diversion program for juveniles in reference to disorderly conduct investigations and continues to address issues of disproportionate minority contact among juveniles. Survivors Board Meeting -This is a board that consists of various members that help establish protocols for the Horizon's Survivor's Program. This is a program that assists law enforcement agencies by providing advocacy and support to the surviving family members of homicides and/or violent crimes. ISCIA Iowa Sex Crime Investigators Association -This is a board of 7 members from various agencies across the state that organizes and plans a 4 day conference that is held each February in Des Moines. The conference is to provide training and information related to sexual assault related investigations. SAIT-The Sexual Abuse Investigative Team is a group of local area law enforcement agencies, Johnson County Attorney's Office and victim advocate agencies. The team meets monthly and discusses current and past cases which create charging and prosecution issues. The team also stays current on investigative and prosecution techniques, trends and laws and presents these to the member's organizations. The Iowa City Police Department has an investigator assigned to this team. Elder Abuse Meeting -This is a group of people from social services as well as law enforcement that meet to discuss elderly people in need of assistance. This could be related to abuse from others, self-abuse from people not willing or unable to take care of themselves, or elderly clients that have financial problems prohibiting them from getting services or assistance. This group focuses on local elderly clients from the Johnson County area. Domestic Violence Panel -There are times that groups or organizations want a presentation or panel of experts in the domestic violence field. These presentations are formed on request. The panel usually consists of the Iowa City Police Department's Domestic Violence Investigator, member(s) of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, member(s) of the medical profession and mental health field. There are other miscellaneous professions or victims of domestic violence which may be part of the panel. Victim Mediation -The victim/mediation group is a new program, from the restorative justice model, and the primary goal is getting the offender and victim in a mediation process. This can be done in pre - arrest or post -arrest setting. Juvenile Court Case Review -An Iowa City Police Detective has routine meetings with juvenile court to process on-going investigations, juvenile offenders and the dispositions of their cases. ARIDE-This is a class that is put on in our area by Sgt. Batcheller and other Drug Recognition Experts in the area. They focus on teaching officers to recognize impaired drivers. Officers from all over the state attend this training. Late Nights Homeless Count with Veterans Administration. Events Hours Number of Comm. Contacts Number of Officers Community Outreach Days 8 17.5 632 Evenings 20 46.83 340 Late nights 14 57 90 Investigations 8 23.5 119 Crime Prevention 28 39 815 Downtown Liaison 4 6.75 33 Neighborhood Resource 10 17 1340 Administration 7 9 265 Total 99 216.58 3634 Community Policing Days 0 0 0 Evenings 59 14.75 76 Late nights 106 42.5 1 Investigations 7 5.25 89 Crime Prevention 17 10.5 157 Downtown Liaison 12 14.95 553 Neighborhood Resource 1 2 7 Administration 0 0 0 Total 202 89.95 806 Cultural Competency Training Days 1 68 all officersx4 hours Evenings 1 76 all officersx4 hours Late nights 1 80 all officersx4 hours Investigations 1 56 all officersx4 hours Crime Prevention 1 4 1 Downtown Liaison 1 4 1 Neighborhood Resource 1 4 1 Administration 9 41 5 Total 16 333 Public Education Efforts on Rights Days 0 0 0 0 Evenings 7 8 380 5 Late nights 2 6 17 Investigations 5 41 182 2 Crime Prevention 9 15 495 1 Downtown Liaison 0 0 0 0 Neighborhood Resource 3 3.5 275 1 Administration 0 0 0 0 Total 26 73.5 1349 9 Community Partnerships Days 0 0 0 0 Evenings 2 2 1.75 Late nights 1 2 6 15 Investigations 20 25 62 272 Crime Prevention 8 52 101 Downtown Liaison 2 3 25 Neighborhood Resource 1 I I Administration 4 8 30.5 Total 38 93 202.25 297 *polar plunge/special Olympics twice- ,xplorers 3x IP6 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org May 6, 2015 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Senior Engineer Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position Senior Engineer. Scott Sovers IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Lyra V Dickerson, Chair L05-14-15 IP7 :rnl LWJW li. h CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (3 19) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org May 7, 2015 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Building Inspector Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position Building Inspector. Shane Murphy IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Lyra 4 Dickerson, Chair 05-14-15 IP8 *i°'.t IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIO Nill= moi -••.••._ HUMAN RIGHTS —A HUMAN ISSUE CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 E. Wa4,i,v�Sfreelf- I&ww City, I&wa, 52-240-1826 R19 356-5022 19 887-6213 (FAX) WWW:i.cg&v- rg/lou-4~LgM-P May 14, 2015 Mayor Matthew Hayek City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 Dear Mayor Hayek: I would like to thank you for providing the keynote at the 12th Annual Youth Human Rights Awards Ceremony. We truly appreciate your continued support. We received many favorable remarks about your speech and the inspiring comments you gave to the honorees. In closing, we appreciate your generosity, your time and your commitment to youth in this community. Sincerely, Joe D. Coulter, Chair Human Rights Commission Re: Boundary Discussions Dear Board Members, On behalf of the Iowa City City Council, I write to express our support for scenario 5F and our appreciation of your efforts to promote equity in our schools. When in 2012 the City Council voted to support the School District's Revenue Purpose Statement, we noted that, "the ICCSD Superintendent has expressed that low income students, and in fad all students, do better when there is a mix of income levels within each school" and that "equitably distributing facilities, programs, and educational opportunities among our schools promotes stable, income -diverse neighborhoods." The School District is at a critical juncture. Previous boards have avoided major redistricting and it is long overdue. With the construction of a .third high school, there is an opportunity — in fad we believe an ethical obligation — to promote equity between our schools. We recognize the pressure you face to elevate parochial interests over the collective good. It takes courage to not bow to this pressure. There is significant tension within the School District these days. Much of it centers on the lack of balance and equity, especially concerning boundaries and facilities. Steps the Board can take now to address the imbalance and inequity will, we think, alleviate tension and promote district -wide fairness in the years to come. Scenario 5F makes sense and is consistent with the Board's values. We hope you will support it. Thank you for your leadership and service. Sincerely, Matt Hayek Mayor, City of Iowa City all[ rl�dor� 1 fi May 9, 2015 CIN OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors Iowa city, Iowa 52240-1826 1725 North Dodge Street (3 19) 3S6-5000 Iowa City, Iowa 52245 (3 19) 3S6 -S009 FAX www.lcgov.org Re: Boundary Discussions Dear Board Members, On behalf of the Iowa City City Council, I write to express our support for scenario 5F and our appreciation of your efforts to promote equity in our schools. When in 2012 the City Council voted to support the School District's Revenue Purpose Statement, we noted that, "the ICCSD Superintendent has expressed that low income students, and in fad all students, do better when there is a mix of income levels within each school" and that "equitably distributing facilities, programs, and educational opportunities among our schools promotes stable, income -diverse neighborhoods." The School District is at a critical juncture. Previous boards have avoided major redistricting and it is long overdue. With the construction of a .third high school, there is an opportunity — in fad we believe an ethical obligation — to promote equity between our schools. We recognize the pressure you face to elevate parochial interests over the collective good. It takes courage to not bow to this pressure. There is significant tension within the School District these days. Much of it centers on the lack of balance and equity, especially concerning boundaries and facilities. Steps the Board can take now to address the imbalance and inequity will, we think, alleviate tension and promote district -wide fairness in the years to come. Scenario 5F makes sense and is consistent with the Board's values. We hope you will support it. Thank you for your leadership and service. Sincerely, Matt Hayek Mayor, City of Iowa City Marian Karr From: Simon Andrew Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 11:18 AM To: Marian Karr Cc: Tom Markus Subject: FW: Iowa City City Council letter re: high school boundaries Attachments: City Council re ICCSD High School Boundary Discussions 5.9.15.pdf Marian, Please place the attached letter and email response below in the info packet. Thank you! Simon From: Chris Lynch[ma ilto: Chris. Lynch@iowacityschools.org] Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2015 4:29 PM To: Simon Andrew Subject: RE: Iowa City City Council letter re: high school boundaries Andrew: Thanks for the Council's input. We are looking for options that best support student achievement by delivering balance (Social Economic Status, English Language Learners and Special Education), by delivering_ neighborhood schools and by ensuring operational costs are understood. We also want to open Liberty close to 800 students with City/West at similar enrollments. I like 517, but I think we should allow Parent Choice for Kirkwood families if they want to attend Northwest and then move on to Liberty High. I do like an "A or B like shape" as the long term vision when we expand Liberty to 1500 capacity. Chris Lynch ICCSD School Board From: Simon Andrew [mailto:Simon-Andrew@iowa-city.org] Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2015 12:55 PM To: Board; Tuyet Baruah; Patti Fields; Brian Kirschling; Chris Lynch; Jeff McGinness; Marla Swesey; Orville Townsend Subject: Iowa City City Council letter re: high school boundaries Good afternoon, Please find attached a letter from the Iowa City City Council regarding high school boundary discussions. Hard copies are also being sent via traditional mail. Thank you for your time and your service to the community. Best regards, Simon Andrew Administrative Analyst City of Iowa City 410 East Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 356-5010 simon-andrewAiowa-city.org NOTICE: All email communications to and from the District's email server are archived in accordance with District policy and procedures. This email communication, including attachments, contains information which may be confidential and/or legally privileged, and may otherwise be exempt from disclosure under applicable law. The information is intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient or believe you received this communication in error, please reply to the sender indicating that fact and delete the copy you received. In addition, if you are not the intended recipient or believe you received this communication in error, any unauthorized retention, copying, disclosure, distribution, or other use of the information is strictly prohibited. Thank you. L5-14-10 IP9 MINUTES PRELIMINARY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APRIL 8, 2015 — 5:15 PM EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Baker, Gene Chrischilles, Connie Goeb, Becky Soglin MEMBERS ABSENT: Brock Grenis STAFF PRESENT: Sarah Walz, Susan Dulek OTHERS PRESENT: Dan Sevoia CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM. ROLL CALL: A brief opening statement was read by Baker outlining the role and purpose of the Board and the procedures that would be followed the meeting. CONSIDERATION OF THE FEBRUARY 11, 2015 MEETING MINUTES: Goeb moved to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2015 meeting with minor typo corrections. Soglin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried 4-0. SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEM EXC15-00005: Discussion of an application submitted by BBCS Hawkeye Housing LLC, for a special exception for a reduction in parking due to a unique circumstance for a multi -family development located in the Institutional Public/Medium Density Multi -family Residential (P2/RM-20) at Hawkeye Ct. Walz began the staff report showing an aerial view of the property which is one of the areas for graduate housing at the University. The property is along the line of where Iowa City ends and Coralville begins. North of the property is the railroad line and then across the embankment there is a quasi -industrial area and then the commercial area that runs along 2nd Street in Coralville. The property is surrounded on all other sides by University property that is mainly open space and playing fields. Walz pointed out that this area is well connected to the bike trails as well. She explained that the project in front of the Board is a public/private partnership and because of that private part of the partnership the development has to meet with City regulations. Normally development on the University campus, because its state government, they don't have to meet the City zoning regulations. So the area is in the process of being converted from the old graduate housing to the new and the information in the Board's packets explains that phase one was completed last summer and consisted of 270 one and two bedroom apartments with a total of 444 bedrooms which requires 446 parking spaces. They are in the process of starting to build 252 new apartments with a total of 42 bedroom and will require 448 parking spaces so overall that development is required to Board of Adjustment April 8, 2015 Page 2 of 8 have 864 spaces. That is more spaces than there are apartments but the spaces equal out to the number of bedrooms. The applicant has noticed that a lot of the spaces go unused, which has created some issues with commuters parking in the area and also use of the spaces by those attending Hawkeye games. Walz explained that the zoning code, section 14-5A 4F6 allows for a reduction in required parking due to a unique circumstance and the applicant is seeking to reduce the total amount of parking by 80 spaces which is a 9% reduction. The applicant feels this is acceptable for the following reasons: 1. Since this is graduate housing, a significant amount of that population is international students many of whom don't own cars; 2. Families that may only have one car; 3. This area is served well by the Campus system; 4. A significant number of residents also rely on bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles for transportation. Walz explained that the specific standards explain that where it can be demonstrated that where a specific use has unique characteristics such that the number of parking or stacking spaces required is excessive the Board of Adjustment may grant a special exception to reduce the number required spaces by up to 50%. The applicant is asking for a 9% reduction. Walz noted with regard to the specific standard Staff agrees that these apartments serve a unique population and the agreement with the University is that these apartments are offered to University students first and if they have leftover apartments they can offer them to the general population. The University's Campus service does provide service running half hourly during the week days and hourly during the weekends. Additionally the location has connection with the bike trail system. Therefore Staff feels that satisfies that specific standard. Walz stated that with regard to the general standards, the proposed exception will not be detrimental or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or general welfare the same findings as noted above apply here. Additionally the overflow parking would likely wind up on University property and not spill onto private property. The specific proposed exception will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment to other property in the immediate vicinity and will not substantially diminish or impair property values in the neighborhood. Walz noted again that the spill over parking would be on University property which surrounds the site. She also pointed out that under item number six, that discusses all the other aspects of the zoning code that are satisfied, the final development plan has to comply with all the zoning regulations and that final site plan has to approved by the building official, so anything other than the parking, requirements such as pedestrian connections and screenings, will be verified as part of the building plans. Therefore Staff is recommending approval of EXC15-00005 a special exception to reduce the required off-street parking from 864 spaces to 784 spaces. Goeb asked for clarification on the number of bedrooms versus number of parking spaces. In the staff report it states that phase one had 446 spaces (2 more than required) and phase two would require 448 spaces - that is more than 864. Walz agreed that something is incorrect in the math, and the applicant can correct that. Goeb asked what it should be, should it be equal to the number of bedrooms. Walz stated that what is required depends on the number of bedrooms, it's not a 1:1 ratio. Goeb said it is 892 spaces when you add the number of required spaces together, and therefore the reduction would be quite a bit more, a 108 parking space reduction. Walz said the applicant is asking for a reduction of 80 spaces, but agrees the math in the report is incorrect. Walz stated that the combined required spaces for both phases is 864 and the applicant is Board of Adjustment April 8, 2015 Page 3 of 8 requesting the reduction of 80 spaces to 784 and noted the mistake on the Staff report is that there needs to only be 420 spaces for 420 bedrooms in phase two. Walz confirmed and says it does depend on the breakdown of number of one and two bedroom units as well. She also said Staff really looked at the fact that even with the reduction, there is still one parking space per apartment and seeing how they are finding that they regularly have 50 extra spaces it seemed to be a reasonable reduction. Walz noted that the University is supportive of this and they are the ones that would be impacted by the lack of parking if there was an issue. Goeb noted the residents would also be impacted. Walz agreed but said in this area the spillover effects will not negatively impact anyone else just the marketability of the apartments. So it appears the only downside is for the agency that is renting the apartments. Goeb stated concerns about commuter parking and Hawkeye sport events, and the inconvenience impact that could have on the residents of this property with the reduction in parking spaces. Chrischilles asked if the Board were to vote on this and allow the exception, is that irrevocable? If situations would change and they see they need that parking eventually. Walz answered that the property owner can add parking back in at a later date. Dulek noted that Board is just approving an exception stating they can reduce down 80 spaces, but the applicant does not have to do so. Soglin asked about the 40 -year lease agreement between the two entities and if that would impact anything. Dulek replied that the special exception stays with the property so whoever the owner is, or the tenant, it stays with the property. Soglin also asked for clarification on the general standard regarding public safety, the map shows eliminating spaces in a specific area and she wants to make sure that no matter when a resident parks, they have a safe route to their building. Walz confirmed that there are sidewalks around all the buildings and to all the parking areas. Soglin then asked if this reduction was allowed and there is a problem with too many commuters using the spots is there an enforcement issue the Board needs to consider. Walz explained that just like any private use, it would be monitored for the benefit of the residents, but the City does not enforce parking for private uses. Baker asked about clarification on the University property not being subject to the same zoning standards. With respect to landscaping, screening, trees are they subject to those same guidelines. Walz answered the University itself is not, however this property, since it's a public/private partnership is subject to all those zoning standards. Baker is also bothered by some of the data, the assumptions that are being used to justify this exception. With regard to general standards number one, one of the justifications for the application was for that the number required was more than they need, but then an overflow problem is also discussed. Walz stated that if an overflow were to occur in the future, the most likely place for it to go is onto University property. If the spillover was to affect private property or commercial property, then there would be concern. Baker also asked about item 7 on the last page of the staff report. By reducing the number of parking spaces this project reduces the incentive to bring a car to campus. That seems to be something that could apply to almost any development. Walz agreed, but stated that is only one criteria amongst many and it is the locational context of this particular project being so far from any residential neighborhood or other private property. So, if they were making the decision based only on crietrion 7 that would be a slippery slope, but it is only one of many criteria being used. Board of Adjustment April 8, 2015 Page 4 of 8 Baker also noted that in the report it states a significant number of applicants use moped, motorcycle or bicycle for transportation, wouldn't that be affected by seasonal use as well. It also states that many of the graduates are one -car families, but then also state apartments can be rented to people other than University graduate students. Walz explained that would only be the case if there were additional apartments after graduate housing needs were met. Baker questions what those numbers might be. Baker stated that the concern about commuter and Hawkeye sports parking are potential issues because of the University, and to justify a reduction in parking and not worrying about potential overflow and University issues because they are University issues seems to be as if the Board will just be displacing the problem, but not addressing the problem. Baker invited the applicant to come forward and speak to the Board. Dan Sevoia addressed the Board and began by clarifying that they do not have the option to rent to tenants outside of the University. The primary tenant target is graduate students and then if there are units still available they can rent to undergraduate students. Currently they are at 100% occupancy with graduate student tenants and don't foresee any future issues with remaining at 100% occupancy with graduate and/or undergraduate student tenants. He noted that they have a large expanse of parking that is unoccupied, and the number of 50-80 unoccupied spaces is very conservative. For example, today there were 170 empty spots, granted that was in the afternoon when you would expect people to be gone, but he has also counted empty spots in the evenings and early mornings. He also stated that after experiencing the first couple of football weekends they went to a permit system and still have more than 50 unoccupied spots for which permits have been issued. Sevoia confirmed, as noted in the staff report, the demographic of the graduate student is different than that of the general public. It is a large international population and small families. The University projects the international population will continue to increase. Therefore they feel they are "right sizing" this parking to that demographic. They have chosen a location for the parking that gives a uniform central parking location so the residents can access each one of the buildings. The parking that is to the right of phase one is almost always empty. Chrischilles asked if the space that will not be used as parking now will just be maintained as open green space, and will be stay available for future parking if needed. Sevoia answered that the intent is to add more green space. Goeb asked about the traffic patterns for entering and exiting the development questioning if there would be more traffic with this development than with the old Hawkeye Court apartments. Sevoia stated that he believes there will actually be less traffic as there will be fewer bedrooms and residents in the new development than in the old Hawkeye Court apartments. Sevoia noted that the 1.5 parking space ratio is one that he feels everyone is very comfortable with, however in the future, if the demographic changes, that would be a marketability issue for his group. He said there is a management committee, a combination of University members and his group, that meets on an annual basis to review the operations and maintenance, and if parking becomes an issue in the long-term future that committee would address it. Goeb asked if the University has protocol for number of parking spaces needed for this type of Board of Adjustment April 8, 2015 Page 5 of 8 project. Sevoia said no, and that the University does support this application for exception. Walz explained that the special exception information was sent to David Keift at the University so they are aware of this application. Goeb asked what the downside of just putting all the required parking in would be. Sevoia answered that it would just be barren concrete, and there would be an expense of installing concrete that no one would use. The savings could be redirected to other amenities within the development such as a dog park or a tot lot. The old playgrounds that were in the old Hawkeye Court apartments were past their usability and were demolished. Playgrounds are not a City requirement, but Sevoia said the developers would like to replace them with new playgrounds. He said there are currently a couple of grilling areas and benches but would also like to expand on that, but do not have all their subcontractor pricing back yet for the second phase, so not sure what if any surplus they might have, but will apply it to the amenities. Goeb asked about the parking permit system. Sevoia said they are able to see who should be parking there and have posted signage stating violators will be towed. Baker asked about the statement "significant number of residents use moped, motorcycle and bicycle" and asked if or how they have documented those numbers. Sevoia said they have not counted the number of mopeds in the parking area, but agreed it is seasonal. He would estimate that in the warm months there are probably two dozen out there. Baker also asked about the statement of "families with just one car," again if or how they can demonstrate documentation of that. Sevoia replied that his community management staff has communicated with him based on the number of parking permits they have issued as well as knowing the makeup of the resident population. Baker asked if there were any regulations for monitoring or restricting the number of people that can live in the apartments. Dulek noted that is regulated by City ordinance. Baker then asked what the City ordinance states is allowable for non -related residents in a unit. Dulek said in this situation, it would be the occupancy limit of a family plus one unrelated person in a two bedroom unit. Walz said the occupancy of a unit is based bedrooms and bedroom size and the Housing department evaluates that when setting occupancy. Baker asked how much the 80 space reduction of parking spaces translates into of square footage of concrete saved and how much money savings for the developer. Sevoia was unsure of the square footage of concrete but it is roughly a $35,000 to $40,000 savings. Walz said it would more than 3,000 square feet of concrete that would be eliminated. Baker asked if Sevoia if he knew the number of married graduate students in the units versus just single graduate students. Sevoia said the community management staff could get that information, he does not have it available at this time. Baker said this is one part of the confusion he has with this application, he said that Sevoia said he went out today and saw that there was open parking spots, so there is just too much parking, so Baker questions what is the problem with commuter parking then. Sevoia said that was a problem when the area was first opened and mostly an issue during football games, there as tailgating, use of the private dumpsters, and took away from the residential parking. The commuter thing is not as much of an issue, at this time. And once they started to issue permits, it eliminated the football issue as well as any small commuter issues they were having (mostly the commuter issue wasn't lack of spaces, but more use of prime spaces the residents wished to use being taken by commuters). Baker stated in his opinion the moped and alternative transportation issues is not as relevant to this application nor is the commuter parking issue, it really is just Board of Adjustment April 8, 2015 Page 6 of 8 the applicant feels they are being required to provide far more parking spaces than are really needed. Sevoia agreed, that due to the unique demographic they are building for, the parking requirements are less than in a different situation. Baker asked about the Cambus service to the development. There are four routes that serve the area during the academic year, but in the summer one of the routes is discontinued. Does the route that is discontinued in the summer serve destinations that the other routes will also serve, or is there a lack of options in the summer. Sevoia replied that while there was some concern of the loss of one of the routes in the summer, which was driven by lack of student drivers in the summer, and noted that is something that is fluid, always based on number of available drivers, so that could be more than just a summer issue. He could not comment on the designations of that route. Baker opened public hearing. None. Baker closed public hearing. Chrischilles stated that he trusts the applicant is doing what is in their best interest and if not then they will suffer the economic consequences. It is a self-contained University property and any problems that may arise due to lack of parking would be a University problem and not impacting the City. Goeb noted she is torn on the issue because she feels the reasons for the reduction are lacking evidence, it is more observations and assumptions. Chrischilles asked Goeb why she would want to impose a requirement that is not necessary. Goeb said it's not about imposing the requirement, she just feels the application has a weak argument. Soglin noted that some of the clarifications that Sevoia offered supports the analysis in the specific standards and general standards. Walz asked Dulek about approvals, with only four Board members in attendance this evening, it will still only take three to approve. Dulek confirmed that the application needs three members to approve. If two (or members) chose to not approve the application they will need to state which standards it does not meet. Walz asked if there was an option to defer to another meeting when there would be five members. Dulek said no, that was not an option. If the applicant asks for a deferral, at the subsequent meeting only the four that were present at this meeting could vote on the application, a fifth member cannot be added into the vote. The applicant can request to defer, based on seeking additional information to present to the Board at an upcoming meeting, but again only the four present this evening will be allowed to vote. Baker wanted to respond to the justification of need based upon perceptions. Just looking at the numbers of cars in the lot today, yesterday and tomorrow seems like a soft component of an argument that will affect the future as well as now. Baker said he is inclined to support the exception but it is really close. Dulek noted there is no contrary evidence. Dulek noted the applicant has been there for a year and a half, talks with the staff, and they have seen no evidence of parking issues. These are public meetings, if there were issues, no one from the public is coming forward to state them. Walz said the property owners that are north of the railroad tracks were notified. She also stated that Staff trusts that an applicant is reporting accurate information to them. Board of Adjustment April 8, 2015 Page 7 of 8 Baker agreed that no one believes an applicant is misleading the Board at all. He just is concerned that the conditions today may not be applicable in the future. Soglin feels the applicant has gone to lengths to show they will be proactive to address issues if they arise in the future, which speaks to the general standards regarding being injurious to the public. They have a system in place with parking permits and towing services. Chrischilles moved to approve EXC15-00005 a special exception to reduce the required off-street parking from 864 spaces to 784 spaces. Soglin seconded the motion. Chrischilles stated that regarding application EXC15-00005 he concurs with the findings set forth in the staff report of April 8, 2015 and conclude that the general and specific criteria are satisfied unless amended or opposed by another Board member he recommends that the Board adopt the findings in the staff report for the approval of this application. Baker noted he felt there was material in the staff report that was irrelevant to the basic issue of the application and was not really data but feelings. The basic issue of is this parking requirement necessary for this particular development was clouded by some irrelevant findings. He said he does not disagree with the findings, just that some are irrelevant. Soglin noted she found the findings relevant and spoke to the unique characteristics of this application. Goeb agreed with Baker that it is a lot of assumptions and observations when talking about the future and how the second phase may not have the same results as the first phase did. She reiterated that the assumptions and observations are not facts and would have appreciated more data on number of permits based on number of occupants, etc. A vote was taken and the motion carried 4-0. Baker declared the motion for the special exception approved, noting that anyone wishing to appeal the decision to a court of record may do so within 30 days after the decision is filed with the City Clerk's Office. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT INFORMATION: Dulek asked if the Board had received notice of the court decision on the Walnut Street appeal, it was issued a few days prior. The Board has not received the decision yet, so when they do, if questions, please contact Dulek. ADJOURNMENT: Chrischilles moved to adjourn, Soglin seconded. The meeting was adjourned on a 4-0 vote. CD N r O N W Y --TT X X � X X X X x x X N LLJ x x x x O r N x x X X X V- o x x o o X Co X x X X x v� x x x x x r O co rn ao x W e- N � r O O O O O N N N N N F- W Z W } W V N Y Z J J m m V 2 to U Z W W W W Ix 0 � Z m C9 0 V W Y L05-14-10 IP10 MINUTES PRELIMINARY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 9, 2015 EMMA HARVAT HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Ackerson, Thomas Agran, Esther Baker, Gosia Clore, Kate Corcoran, Andrew Litton, Pam Michaud, Ben Sandell, Ginalie Swaim, Frank Wagner MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT: Frank Durham Jessica Bristow, Bob Miklo Alicia Trimble RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action) CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Swaim called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. CONSENT AGENDA: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: Swaim stated that consent agenda items are looked at to see if there are any questions or discussion. She said that if the information presented in the packet is sufficient, then the Commission can go ahead and vote. 829 Kirkwood — Landmark. MOTION: Baker moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 829 Kirkwood Avenue, as presented in the application, with the following condition; choose color to blend in with the building with approval by staff. Litton seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (Durham and Michaud absentl. 727 Grant Street — Longfellow Historic District. MOTION: Litton moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 727 Grant Street, as presented in the application. Clore seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (Durham and Michaud absent). Michaud joined the meeting. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: 429 Ronalds Street — Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District. Miklo said this property is in the Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District at the corner of Van Buren and Ronalds Streets. He said the property was built around the turn of the last century and has had some remodeling, including removal of the porch. Miklo said the Sanborn maps do confirm that the house had a full front porch, which is shown on the map as late as the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION April 9, 2015 Page 2 of 6 1960s. He said it is believed that at the same time the porch was removed the house was sided with aluminum siding. Miklo said the applicant proposes to rebuild a fairly simple porch. Without a photograph of what the original porch looked like, staff feels this is a pretty good replacement. Miklo said it would have details similar to other porches in the neighborhood and fairly simple square columns with molding at the top and the bottom. He said the proposed pitch of the roof is similar to existing porches in the neighborhood, and the depth of eight feet is typical of porches in the neighborhood and similar to what is shown on the Sanborn maps. Miklo said room has been left for possible alterations in the columns. He said the applicant is looking at the appropriate spacing, given the load, so it is possible that the column spacing may change after further study. Miklo said the general concept of the porch as presented is what would be approved. He said staff recommends approval of the application. Wagner asked what material would be used for the decking. Miklo said it would be treated decking material, not tongue and groove. He said this is a conservation district, and cedar or other decking material that would be found on a back deck is allowed in a conservation district, provided it is closely spaced. MOTION: Baker moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 429 Ronalds Street, as presented in the application, with the following condition; resolve the post spacing for review and approval by staff and chair. Ackerson seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 10-0 (Durham absent). Swaim welcomed Jessica Bristow, the new Historic Preservation Specialist, to the meeting. Miklo said the Jessica will be working part time to help review projects. She is trained as an architect and has studied art history so is well suited for the position. 725 South Summit Street — Summit Street Historic District. Miklo stated that this property is in the Summit Street Historic District and has been before the Commission in the past. He said the house was covered in asbestos siding until about ten years ago, when the siding was removed and replaced with cement or hardi-board siding. Miklo said the owners did a very good job of re-creating the historic siding details. Miklo said the proposal is to add a sunroom to the back of the house. He said it would have the appearance of a back porch and would also have a deck on the roof, and a door would be added where there is currently a window to provide access to that second floor deck. Miklo said there are a number of guidelines, detailed in the staff report, that apply to additions and porches. He said staff finds that this meets the guidelines and has received information that this will be a fiberglass door that meets the guidelines. Miklo said staff recommends approval of the application without any conditions. MOTION: Michaud moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 725 South Summit Street, as presented in the application. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 10-0 (Durham absent). REPORT ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION April 9, 2015 Page 3 of 6 Miklo said staff had provided a few photographs to show what was approved. Certificate of No Material Effect. 829 Kirkwood Ave. Miklo said staff and chair approved repair of soffits and trim. Wood material that matches the original design will be used. MINOR REVIEW - STAFF REVIEW. 1104 East Burlington. Miklo said this was a project on Burlington Street that is a University Neighborhood Partnership house. He said this building is being converted to single-family use, so the second floor kitchen in being converted to a bedroom with a casement window that will provide emergency egress. Miklo said it will have a partition to make it look like a double hung window. He said one of the basement windows is being replaced, as the other basement windows have already been replaced. Miklo said that was approved administratively. 620 Oakland Avenue. Miklo said this project involves radon mitigation. He said that on the back side of the house there will be a pump and a pipe that will be painted to complement or match the house that runs up the side of the house. Miklo said this is one of the items that staff is allowed to approve without review. 1113 East College Street. Miklo said the insurance company has told the owners of this house that they need some kind of railing for safety reasons on the concrete stairway. He said staff approved a simple, black metal pipe railing for this. 305 South Summit Street. Miklo said this is a non -historic property in the Summit Street Historic District. He said the house was built around 1960. Miklo said the proposal is to replace the existing wood windows with vinyl windows. He said that is an exception that is allowed for non -historic buildings, so staff approved that administratively. DISCUSSION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN PRIORITIES AND ANNUAL WORK PROGRAM: Swaim stated that the subcommittee, chaired by Corcoran, has been handling this. Swaim said that Ackerson, Baker, Corcoran, Sandell, Alicia Trimble, and herself comprise the subcommittee. Corcoran reported to the Commission that the subcommittee has met a couple of times. She said that she and Trimble have taken on the task of reviewing the survey forms. Corcoran said HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION April 9, 2015 Page 4 of 6 that Trimble raised the possibility of finding some University student/interns who might want to get some experience to look at this. Corcoran said they also questioned why this information isn't digitized and talked about getting some kind of grant for that. Corcoran said that she and Trimble reviewed the survey forms in several sessions, and the subcommittee looked at about 25 of these and weighed in on rating whether or not a particular property had the potential to qualify for landmark status. Corcoran said that after that meeting, she and Trimble met again a few more times to look over the information and came up with about 28 more properties to be reviewed. Corcoran proposed that the subcommittee meet again and go over those properties. She said she felt the productivity of the full Committee would be enhanced if the subcommittee reviewed these additional properties. Corcoran said photographs could be prepared, and then the subcommittee could compose and finalize a list for presentation to the full Commission for the next Commission meeting in May. The other members of the subcommittee agreed to meet again. The consensus of the Commission was to postpone action until the subcommittee's report at the next meeting. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR MARCH 12,2015: MOTION: Ackerson moved to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2015 Historic Preservation Commission meeting, as written. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 10-0 (Durham absent). HISTORIC PRESERVATION INFORMATION: Iowa Preservation Summit. Miklo said the Iowa Preservation Summit is scheduled for June in Winterset. He said it is a gathering of preservation commissions' staff, developers, and property owners on a State-wide basis. Miklo said there is a lot of educational material. Miklo said that Bristow will be attending, and the City would pay travel expenses, lodging, registration, and a small per diem for meals for one or two Commission members to attend. Swaim said she had attended a couple of years ago and loved it. She said it was maybe the best conference she has ever attended. Swaim said there was a lot of nuts and bolts conversation about education and trading of ideas. Corcoran volunteered to attend the upcoming conference. Michaud said she just returned from a trip to Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. She said that Charleston is beautifully preserved, and their mayor has been totally dedicated to keeping historic structures, not just the mansions but other styles and modest properties as well. Michaud said that one reason they have had so much success is because of their wonderful visitors' center. She asked if Iowa City could have something like that and suggested the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION April 9, 2015 Page 5 of 6 Unitarian Church as a location. Michaud asked if there are any ways to move ideas like this forward and if there was any response to the letter sent to the Unitarian Church. Swaim said that she and Corcoran met with the City Manager. She believes the City Manager was inviting the community, as the Commission encouraged, to send in ideas and comments on whether this is a worthy building to maintain to serve the community in different ways. She said the intent that the building can be reused seemed important to the City Manager as well as to the Commission, but people have to speak up and be involved. Swaim said she suggested that the building be used as a meeting and events place, such as for weddings, recitals, art exhibits, workshop space, etc. She said she does not think it will be hard to come up with ideas but will be difficult to come up with the force to make it happen and the finances. Corcoran said the City Manager had mentioned that there were other meeting places in Iowa City and there might not be a need for another, but she said this is a totally different type of site. She said she did not feel that this would be resolved right away. Michaud asked if the posting for the demolition permit has gone up. Miklo said it was posted, and they are required to post it for a certain number of days. Corcoran said one critical point in the Commission's letter was that the Commission did not want to see the City Council rewarding a developer by giving incentives for the property if the building is demolished. Swaim said the citizens really need to insert themselves into this conversation. Corcoran agreed and said that people will need to participate in the process. Swaim said that the letter the Commission composed was sent to the City Manager, the City Council, and the church. She said the church replied that it was looking forward to hearing any response from the City. Swaim said everyone has many ties to people in the community. She said people could get the word out there that this is a building worthy of saving and reusing. Michaud asked if anyone is associated with the Iowa City Community Foundation. She said they have fundraisers and have money at their disposal if they go through certain procedures or have a certain time frame. Michaud said she would re -contact them to see if there is any way to use that Foundation to retain the building. Miklo said Commission members were given survey forms from the Human Rights Commission. 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Z p" J LL Q C9 W Z Z O Q W U O D t3 Q U Minutes Human Rights Commission April 21, 2015 — 5:30 PM Helling Conference Room 4- ] FIN1 45 Preliminary Members Present: Orville Townsend Sr, Kim Hanrahan, Joe D. Coulter, Stella Hart, Paul Retish, Edie Pierce -Thomas, Harry Olmstead, Ali Ahmed, Shams Ghoneim. Others Present: Stan Laverman, Burns Weston, Joan Nashelsky. Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers. Recommendations to Council: No. Call to Order: Coulter called the meeting to order at 17:30. (Hart, Hanrahan, Ahmed not present). (Hart present: 17:33) Consideration of the Minutes from the March 17 2015 & April 1, 2015 Meeting Dates: Motion Olmstead, seconded by Townsend. Motion passed 7-0. (Not present Hanrahan, Ahmed). New Business Housing and Building Inspection Presentation Stan Laverman Senior Housing Inspector at the City discussed nuisance complaints and rental inspections of local units. The department conducts over 9000 inspections a year including housing choice voucher units. The department receives about 4000 nuisance complaints each year. The City's website has a complaint tracking page. Common complaints are tall grass and weeds and snow and ice. (Hanrahan present 17:35; Ahmed present 17:39) Vendor Request from United Action for Youth LGBTQ Summit (May 9) This is the first LGBTQ Summit United Action for Youth has sponsored. It is an all -day event open to youth and their parent and/or guardian. There is a roundtable discussion on bullying and HIV positive testing will be conducted on site. United Action for Youth does not have any other funding sources for this program. Motion Ghoneim, seconded by Pierce -Thomas to be a vendor at the event. Motion passed 9-0. Motion Townsend, seconded by Ahmed to provide funding in the amount of $125. Motion passed 8-0 (Hanrahan abstained conflict of interest -employed with United Action for Youth). Lifetime Achievement Award & Speaker Human Rights Breakfast 2015 The Commission chose to honor Heather Shank, former Human Rights Coordinator, with the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2015. Shank has done great things for human rights and has been an advocate on human rights. Commissioners will revisit at the May meeting whether to rename the Lifetime Achievement Award. At this meeting the Commission will also review past winners and also the current names of awards given to evaluate each for diversity based on race and ethnicity. Motion Ghoneim, seconded by Retish for Heather Shank to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. Motion passed 8-1 (Olmstead in the negative). Townsend will be the speaker for the 2015 Human Rights Breakfast which is scheduled to be held in October. Making Iowa City a Human Rights City Professor Burns Weston asked the Commission to be co-sponsors (with the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights) of making Iowa City a Human Rights City. This initiative asks local governments to be faithful to the provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It involves the public sector, law enforcement, schools and governments. Ideally the Commission and the Center for Human Rights can work together to identify groups, organizations and individuals, that can either join or contribute to this initiative. This core group would then go forward with the initiative which includes submitting a resolution to the City Council. The use of the word "city" when other local governments might be asked to participate in this initiative may be problematic and should be replaced with a more regional term like "community". Motion by Olmstead, seconded by Ghoneim to partner with the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights on making Iowa City a Human Rights Community. Motion passed 7-0. (Olmstead and Hanrahan abstained, both serve on the steering board for Making Iowa City a Human Rights Community). One Community One Book Joan Nashelsky spoke on the event and highlighted that this year might be the biggest to date. Author Bryan Stevenson will come to Iowa City to discuss his book Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption on October 4. Other sponsors of this annual event include The University of Iowa's Center for Diversity and Enrichment and the Iowa State Bar Association. Sponsorships help offset the costs to bring Stevenson to Iowa City and also for advertising the event. Motion by Olmstead, seconded Ghoniem to contribute $250 to One Community One Book. Motion passed 9-0. Establishing an Annual Disability Advocate Award Olmstead presented on creating an annual award that recognizes the contributions of a person with a disability who has actively advocated for themselves and others. The award would be given on a yearly basis at the Johnson County Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration held in July. The Commission decided that the award should be established but by a group other than them. The Commission could then be involved at some level that would be determined at a later date. Access 2 Independence and Uptown Bills were mentioned as being possible organizers of the award. Olmstead will contact Access 2 Independence to see if there is interest on its part to create an annual disability advocate award. Immigration Film Screening of ABRAZOS ABRAZOS is a documentary on how the United States immigration policies affect families. This request for sponsorship was received by the Commission within the guidelines set which is the second Tuesday of the month but because the screening date is 8 days from this Commission meeting date and the advertisements including flyers have already been distributed throughout the community and it is not clear whether any further funding is needed the Commission decided not to financially contribute but to offer support through spreading notice of the screening out to the community by email and word of mouth. Motion Pierce -Thomas, seconded by Relish to offer support of ABRAZOS through promotion with no financial commitment. Motion passed 6-3. (Ahmed, Olmstead, Ghoneim in the negative). Fa Changing Regular Meeting Start Time The Commission decided that because its monthly meetings tend to run long it would be best to start at 5:30 each month instead of 6:00. Motion Townsend, seconded by Olmstead to start the Human Rights Commission's regular meetings at 5:30 pm. Motion passed 9-0. Draft Funding Request Form Commissioners reviewed the latest draft funding form for sponsorship requests and added a provision that relates to protocol when events have been canceled. Retish requested for Commissioners to discuss funding of University of Iowa events at the next meeting. Motion by Hart, seconded by Hanrahan. Motion passed 8-1. (Olmstead in the negative). Commission Action Plan 2015 The educational outreach is when the Commission provides information to the community. This outreach offers a host of opportunities where the Commission can work with other groups like the Affordable Housing Coalition. Ghoneim will be presenting to the Coalition of Religious Communities in June. At this presentation she will discuss what the Commission does and the services it provides. Hanrahan passed out a survey/questionnaire that could be used at future Commission listening posts. The survey would provide a way to get feedback from community members. Hanrahan will forward the survey electronically to Bowers to send out to Commissioners for review. Job & Volunteer Fairs Retish reported that he and several other groups including the Shelter House are working on a Construction Job Fair to be held in late May. Retish also recently had a meeting with Systems Unlimited to assist them in an upcoming job fair. Youth Awards The Youth Awards will be held on the 13 of May. Olmstead will do the opening, Ghoneim will present the awards, Hanrahan will distribute the awards and Townsend will close the awards. Fair Housing Training This Commission sponsored training held on April 21 had full attendance and was well received by those in attendance. Education Subcommittee The Iowa City Community School District will be voting on its equity plan in the near future. The District will also have elections for the Board coming up later this year. Building Communities Community groups like the Black Voices Project are looking at ways it can assist in retaining more persons of color who move to work in Iowa City from other locations. Possible support can be offered in the way of events that orientate some of the services and programs provided in the community. Center for Human Rights There is a meeting coming up in a few weeks that both Olmstead and Ghoneim will attend. Reports of Commissioners Olmstead will be contacting the Old Brick to set up a time to try their new chair lift. Hart and Coulter both commented on the Community ID resolution that was recently passed by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Both Hart and Coulter believe it will benefit a lot of people in the community. Ahmed was present at the Board of Supervisor meeting when the resolution was passed. Pierce -Thomas recently received training on Safe Zones. A training on how to be a better advocate and ally for the LGBTQ community. Retish mentioned the St. Ambrose Disproportionate Minority Contact study and encouraged other Commissioners to read it. Ghoneim and Olmstead are a part of a new Gazette Newspaper Editorial Group. Adjournment: 19:59. Next Regular Meeting — May 19, 2015 at 5:30 pm. 4 COPY Community Partnering Survey Every individual has thoughts, ideas and experiences that can contribute to a better Iowa City, a city that responds to the needs of its citizens. This Community Partnering Survey is an attempt to identify concerns, challenges and thoughts people have about living in Iowa City and how Iowa City is governed and policed. This is also an attempt to understand the perceptions people have of this community and how to create opportunities for greater citizen involvement. Do you have any personal experiences with being involved in your local government? Do you have any personal experiences with the police? Positive/Negative? Do you feel that you have EASY access to City Services? Do you feel that you have opportunities for your voice to be heard by local officials? COPY ' Do you have ideas or thoughts about living in Iowa City that you would like to share with city officials?? Please give details. What do you think the community perception is of our local government or police? Please give details. Have you ever been a volunteer in a community-based organization? (eg, Neighborhood Watch, sports groups, charitable organizations, church groups, scouts)? Please give details. Have you ever contributed to your community or your neighborhood in an informal way (eg, building a community playground, Clean Up America Day)? Please give details. COPY Are there any community projects you'd like to become involved in? Do you have any ideas for community-based projects for Iowa City? Please give details. _ Your ideas are invaluable. Please provide any comments. Thank you for helping us by completing this Community Partnership Survey. We would like to keep you up-to-date with opportunities for community involvement. Particularly by inviting you to community forums that may interest you. Please complete this section if you would like us to keep in contact with you. (This information will only be used for the Community Partnering project). CK®l" Name: Address: Phone: Human Rights Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2014/2015 IMPPi7nQ natpl NAME TERM EXP. 6/17/ 14 7/15/ 14 8/19/ 14 9/16/ 14 10/2/ 14 10/21/ 14 11/18/ 14 12/15/ 14 1/20/ 15 2/17/ 15 3/17/ 15 4/1/ 15 4/21 15 Edle Pierce- Thomas 1/1/2016 - - - - - - - - X O/E X X X Joe D. Coulter 1/1/2016 X O/E X X X X X X X X X X X Harry Olmstead 1/1/2016 X X X X X X X X X X O/E X X Paul Retish 1/ 1 /2017 X O/E X O/E X O/E O/E X X X X X X Ali Ahmed 1/1/2017 X X X O/E X X X X O X O/E X X Orville Townsend, Sr. 1/1/2017 X X X X X X X X X X X X X Kim Hanrahan 1/1/2018 O/E X X X X X X X X X X X X Shams Ghoneim 1/1/2018 X X X X X X X X O/E X O/E X X Stella Hart 1/1/2018 X X X O/E X X X X X X X X X KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting --- = No longer a member R = Resignation MINUTES APPROVED PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM — CITY HALL Members present: John Engelbrecht, Tam Bryk, Brent Westphal, Sayuri Sasaki Hemann, Ron Knoche, Zac Hall (for Mike Moran) Not present: Bill Nusser Staff Present: Marcia Bollinger Public Present: Meggan Fisher, Jensina Andresen RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: (to become effective only after Council action) none CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 3:30pm. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no public comment of items not on the agenda. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 5TH 2015 MEETING MOTION: Knoche moved to approve the February 5th, 2015 meeting minutes. Bryk seconded. Motion passed 6:0. BENCHMARKS 2015 Engelbrecht then asked that the Committee to consider BenchMarks 2015 and introduced Meggan Fisher. She reviewed the program and briefly introduced what the program is. She stated that this year will follow the same model as with past years, but will be slightly different. She stated that she is aiming to have 20 new benches approved depending on what submissions look like. She also stated that there will be an attempt to retain 10 benches from last year so there is an ongoing legacy of the benches. Ultimately there will be 30 painted benches with the rest of the benches being solid. Fisher stated that she would like to install placards on the back of the benches with artist information to improve marketing for the artists involved. She also explained that the University of Iowa Credit Union has agreed to fund the project for the next three years for $12,500 each season. Each artist will be compensated $250 per bench and can do up to three benches. Fisher stated that there will be a popular vote like last year and there will also be a juried vote which is still being put together. The deadline for submissions is March 22"d. Fisher distributed flyers advertising the program. The Committee then discussed ways to continue to get the word out about this program. Fisher stated that she would like the Committee to be involved in looking at the submissions again as in past years and provide feedback. She stated that she would encourage everyone to be involved in the project. She also stated that a K-8 teacher will be involved and her name is Casey Leonard. She also stated that Sam Mitchell will be involved in the process who is a local jewelry maker. Fisher stated that there is a meeting scheduled for March 25th in Meeting Room A at 5:15 pm. She asked the Committee who would want to be involved in the review process. She included that she would distribute the submissions for review prior to the meeting and that everyone should take notes beforehand to be ready to discuss at the meeting on March 25th. Bryk stated that she would be interested in participating in the meeting. Bollinger stated that she knew Moran would like to be involved in the process as well. Fisher then asked for the Committees thoughts on the voting process. She stated that last year the voting was conducted through the internet but that there are issues associated with that and asked if the Committee had any suggestions. Engelbrecht asked if there was still going to be a voting booth at the Library. Fisher stated that she was unsure at this point if there would be a presence at the Library. Hemann suggested that there could be a combination of online and physical voting. Hemann also suggested investigating voting via text message. Engelbrecht stated that he felt the voting was a critical part because it allows people to have a positive voice involved with the art. MISSION CREEK FESTIVAL ART PROJECT Engelbrecht then turned the Committee's attention to Jensina Endresen and asked her to introduce herself. She stated that she is an artist herself and a server at the Bluebird and also the Visual Arts Director at Missions Creek, which is a new addition. She stated that Mission Creek is an Englert produced festival which runs form March 31"" to April 5th and is in its 10th year. The festival consists of music, literature, art, food, and film. She then stated that she is at the meeting to discuss the visual arts portion and asked for the Committees financial and moral support. She stated that this started last year with a project called "In the Making" featuring artist Alicia Kelly from Kansas which was to show the process of producing art. She stated that this year there will be five artists' installations in downtown business windows, and there will three other performance art projects and one community art project which is the subject for today. She then discussed Jordan Weber with the group who is a Des Moines based artist and curator. He is also an Iowa Arts Council Fellow and received a grant to start a mobile art gallery, which was housed in a large shipping container. He also travels internationally to do community art workshops. She then showed the Committee recent works from this type of workshop. She stated that the workshop in Iowa City will consist of fifteen young people and will occur at the Dream Center (at the corner of Keokuk and Southgate) on April 4th. This will include a few different workshops which will also include a stop by an author. She stated that the normal fee for Jordan is $1,200 but that since the festival and the Dream Center are non-profit organizations he is going to do it for only $500 which is the amount requested from this Committee. She stated that the cost of supplies has been covered with sponsorship from Dick Blick and that they have a volunteer core from Kirkwood and Pearson Community Colleges. Hemann asked how the youth that will be involved are selected. Endresen stated that there will be 10-15 selected from a group that works with the Dream Center. Knoche asked what the outcome of this workshop will be. Endresen stated that is will be a 16'x8' mural located within the Dream Center. Bryk asked about any potential conflict with the schools. Bollinger stated that there wouldn't be a conflict. Westphal asked if there is a conflict with this project because the mural would ultimately be located inside. Bollinger stated that that is something that the committee needs to discuss. Bollinger asked if there was any possibility that the mural could be located outside. Endresen stated that she did not know but that the inside location was chosen because of weather and maintenance issues. Engelbrecht stated that if you think about Mission Creek as a happening, then it would be an addition to the Festival. Bryk stated that if you could watch the mural being done then that would be part of Mission Creek and they would be contributing to the Festival. Bollinger asked if the public can participate in the workshop. Endresen stated that they could. Hemann suggested streaming the making of the mural to make it more accessible to people in other locations. Endresen agreed that it would be a good idea. She stated that there will be people there recording the workshop. The Committee discussed this project and agreed that they liked that he is an Iowa artist. Westphal suggested Jordan Weber was very well known and it would be exciting to help enable his work in Iowa City. Engelbrecht stated that he would be in favor of funding the $500 for this type of project. MOTION: Bryk moved that the Committee fund the Jordan Weber Dream Center Project for $500. Motion passed 6:0. UPDATES: BLACK HAWK MINI PARK ART PROJECT & POETRY IN PUBLIC Bollinger discussed the Black Hawk Mini Park event that was canceled because Cecil Balmond's flight was canceled. Bollinger then discussed Poetry in Public and stated that the selection committee will be meeting next Friday. She also stated that there was a comparable amount of submissions to past years. OTHER No other news. ADJOURNMENT Bryk motioned and Hemann seconded a motion to adjourn at 4:34 PM. Minutes created by Ashley Zitzner. N r O N M X X X X O X D N X X X O X X X N X X X ; ; X 0 0 r- X XX X �X X X O X ti LOX X O X OX X X X X X X X cn co LO r- r- 0 N \ \ \ \ \ N Q0 0 0 0 0 \ \ \ \ \ LU 0 0 00 0 Y m N cc E L N w = � m Co C CL 0) mCF E N! H E O L z m W z= 3 Y N ` W N ccs E cn a`QQz u u u n T w_ Y XOO I v 05-1 IP13 IOWA CITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DRAFT MONDAY, APRIL 27,2015--5:30 P.M. CITY CABLE TV OFFICE, 10 S. LINN ST. -TOWER PLACE PARKING FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: Alexa Homewood, Derek Johnk, Bram Elias, Laura Bergus MEMBERS ABSENT: Kilburg STAFF PRESENT: Ty Coleman, Mike Brau OTHERS PRESENT: Josh Goding, Bill Cooney SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION Goding said PATV would be sending a staff member to the regional Alliance for Community Media (ACM) conference this weekend. Coleman said he and one of City Channel 4's producers would also be attending the conference. Information on station management and alternative ways of getting programming to the public are among the topics to be addressed. Wisconsin also moved to a state franchising process that resulted in a loss of funding for many public access channels. Coleman said he hopes to learn how they have adapted to the changes. Coleman said it appears the PATV contract will go to the City Council on the second meeting in May. Homewood will draft a letter and forward it to the rest of Commission for review. Elias said it appears the process to petition the Iowa Utilities Board to revoke the Alliance Technologies franchise was set in motion before the Telecommunications Commission minutes were available to the city council. Coleman said the city administration decided to follow the advice of the Commission. Alliance Technologies responded to the city's IUB petition by withdrawing their franchise effective May 1. The municipal franchise with Mediacom will be in effect 90 days later. Elias said the local access channel survey should be sent to Metronet, Imon, and Mediacom. This will demonstrate that Iowa City has an engaged municipal government that conducts such projects as the survey and is proactive in developing programs and strategies to better serve the community. The Commission agreed to send the survey out to the access channels and the potential providers as well as Mediacom. The Commission could follow up with the access channels after they have had a chance to review it. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Elias moved and Johnk seconded a motion to approve the amended March 23, 2015 minutes. The motion passed unanimously. Elias moved and Johnk seconded a motion to approve the minutes from special public access comment meeting of March 23, 2015. The motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS The Commissioned welcomed Johnk to the Commission. SHORT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS None. CONSUMER ISSUES Homewood noted the complaint report in the meeting packet and that all issues were resolved. Coleman said some citizens informed him they did not want Metronet to come on to their property. Metronet may access the areas of the public right-of-way but not the easements that rest on private property. Johnk said he shard information regarding the possibility of Metronet providing service with his neighborhood association and received a lot of positive responses. MEDIACOM REPORT Coleman said he did not have contact with Mediacom officials. LOCAL ACCESS CHANNEL REPORTS Homewood noted that PATV and the City Channel had written reports in the meeting packet. Goding said PATV would be sending a staff member to a regional Alliance for Community Media (ACM) conference this weekend. CITY CABLE TV OFFICE REPORT Coleman said he and one of City Charnel 4's producers would also be attending the ACM conference. Information on station management and alternative ways of getting programming to the public are among the topics to be addressed. Wisconsin also moved to a state franchising process that resulted in a loss of funding for many public access channels. Coleman said he hopes to learn how they adapted to the changes. PATV CONTRACT Homewood said that some amendments have been added to the draft PATV contract. Coleman said it appears that the contract will go to the City Council on the second meeting in May. Homewood said the Commission could send a letter recommending approval of the contract and the minutes of the public access comment meeting. Homewood will draft a letter and forward to the rest of Commission for review. Elias said he appreciated that the Commission was fully informed at every step of the process. ALLIACE TECHNOLOGIES AND THE IOWA UTILITIES BOARD Homewood asked about the city council response to the Commission's discussion regarding the Alliance Technologies franchise and the possibility of it being revoked by the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB). Elias said it appears the process to petition the IUB was set in motion before the Telecommunications Commission minutes were available to the city council. Coleman said the city administration decided to follow the advice of the Commission. Alliance Technologies responded to the city's IUB petition by withdrawing their franchise effective May 1. The municipal franchise with Mediacom will be in effect 90 days later. LOCAL ACCESS CHANNEL SURVEY Homewood said it was interesting to find that the lack of information regarding programs schedules was a factor limiting viewership of all the access channels. Brau said the report is now complete. Elias asked where the survey might be distributed. Brau said there is not likely a great deal of interest in the community as a whole, but it whould be available to the public through the City Channel 4 website. The primary audience is the local access channels themselves. A meeting of all the local access channels could be held to discuss the survey findings and how they could use the results. The Commission could also brainstorm ideas in cooperation with the local access channels. Brau said he would be sending the survey out to each of the access channels. Elias said the local access channel survey should be sent to Metronet, Imon, and Mediacom. This will demonstrate that Iowa City has an engaged municipal government that conducts such projects as the survey and is proactive in developing programs and strategies to better serve the community. The Commission agreed to send the survey out to the access channels and the potential providers as well as Mediacom. The Commission could follow up with the access channels after they have had a chance to review it. ADJOURNMENT Bergus moved and Elias seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Adjournment was at 6:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michael Brau Cable TV Administrative Aide TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 12 MONTH ATTENDANCE RECORD (X) = Present (0) = Absent (O/C) = Absent/Called (Excused) Elias Ber us Kilburg Butler Homewood 3/24/14 X X X X X 6/2/14 0 X X X X 6/23/14 0 X X X X 7/28/14 0 x x x O/c 8/25/14 X X X X X 9/22/14 X X X X o/c 10/27/14 X X o/c o/c X 11/24/14 O/C O/C X X X 1/26/15 X X X X x 2/10/15 X X X o/c X 2/23/15 x x x x X 3/23/15 X X X X X Johnk 4/27/15 x x /c X x (X) = Present (0) = Absent (O/C) = Absent/Called (Excused)