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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-15 Council minutesCITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: September 28, 2015 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, September 15, 2015, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Botchway (arrived 5:30), Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton UISG: Neal Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Boothroy, Ralston, Moran, Andrew, Yapp, Howard, Schaul, Rackis, Craig, Havel, Rummel, Bowers, Sproule A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda items # 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 — Tobacco civil penalties ... ) City Clerk Karr reported that payments and waivers have been received for items, 6, 7, 8, and 9 and a hearing would be held on items 10 and 11 only. Mayor Hayek stated he would accept a motion to adopt items 6-9 as one motion at the formal meeting 2. (Consent Calendar item # 2f(2) — Pedestrian Risk on Dubuque Street ...) In response to Council Member Dobyns, Transportation Planner Ralston and Development Services Coordinator Yapp responded to questions and stated they would follow up with a memo, 3. (Consent Calendar item # 2d(4) — Section 8 Coordinator Position ... ) In response to Council Member Payne, City Manager Markus clarified that the position was staffed at 75 hours per pay period and not per week as stated in the agenda comment. 4. (Consent Calendar item # 2e(1) — UniverCity Sale, 1104 East Burlington ... ) Council Member Payne stated $199,600 is too much for an income eligible buyer, noting it was a great program but irresponsible to sell a $200,000 house to income eligible buyer. Mayor Pro tem Mims noted the buyers would have to mortgage the house with a bank or credit union; Council Member Throgmorton noted the primary purpose of the program was to strengthen neighborhoods close to the university, noting it was a bit costly. 5. (Agenda item # 2b(2) - Library Board of Trustees (minutes) ...) In response to Council Member Payne, Library Dir. Craig stated that "NOBU" referred to in the minutes "Non- operating budget". 6. (Agenda item # 2b(3) — Parks and Recreation Commission (minutes) ...) In response to Council Member Payne, Parks and Recreation Dir. Moran clarified that pieces of the playground equipment will be repurposed in other parks and a whole new playground system installed. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (Agenda # 131 Community Police Review Board — Don King Council Work Session September 15, 2015 Page 2 136 S. DUBUQUE STREET PROPERTY UPDATE [IP # 3 Info Packet of 9/10 info packet] City Manager Markus introduced David Conrad, Asst. Vice -President of Economic Development for the University of Iowa; Mark Nolte, Iowa City Area Development (ICAD); Susan Craig, Public Library Dir.; and Nancy Bird, Iowa City Downtown District. Asst. City Manager Fruin and Vice - President Conrad and Director Nolte presented information. Council majority agreed to proceed. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Fruin) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (September 3, 101 September 3 1. (IP4 — Boards and Commissions ...) Council Members discussed the information received from Boards and Commission relative to term duration and requested appointment information on the current make-up of Planning and Zoning members. Staff will provide a memo. City Clerk Karr and Equity Dir. Bowers present for discussion. Council agreed to proceed with recommendations 1 and 2 for the October 6 meeting; and come back to Council with additional information on terms. 2. (IP5 — Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) Training) Equity Dir. Bowers responded to questions on the training. 3. (IP6 - Traffic Calming on Westbury Drive) Transportation Planner Ralston responded to questions explaining that a survey is sent to each household, each household has one response, staff tallies and presents a recommendation to Council. September 10 1. (IP4 — ... KXIC ... ) Council agreed to the following schedule: Wednesday September 23 — Hayek September 30 — Dickens October 7 — Botchway October 14 — Hayek October 21 — Blue Zones (Shannon Greene) October 28 — Mims November 4 — Throgmorton November 11 (pre-recorded 10am 11/10) — November 18 — November 25 — December 2 — December 9 — December 16 — December 23 — December 30 - Friday October 2 — Dobyns October 16 — Dobyns November 6 — Dobyns November 20 — December 4 — Dobyns December 18 — Council Work Session September 15, 2015 Page 3 2. (IP7 - Diversity Implementation Update & Status on Racial Equity and Diversity Initiative Second Quarter 2015) Mayor Hayek noted the attachment (# 1) from the City Manager regarding the Community Police Review Board and stated it would be great if other communities followed Iowa City's lead of public oversight of their police operations. Council Member Payne questioned a reference on page 4 of the report to a "Google translate button". Asst. City Manager Fruin stated the button translates the document to different languages. 3. (IP10 - Affordable Housing Projects in Iowa City) Mayor Pro tem Mims stated it was a great summary of City projects. 4. (IP8 - 2014 Equity Report with Appendices) Council Member Throgmorton thanked Equity Dir. Bowers for the report and questioned whether the report discussed disparities in education, income, employment, and access to jobs. Equity Dir. Bowers responded that the report considers internal data related to City services, programs, and operations. Council Member Botchway encouraged other jurisdictions in Johnson County do a similar report. COUNCIL TIME / PENDING WORK SESSIONS TOPICS [IP # 5 of 9/10 Info Packet] 1. Council Member Botchway asked that two issues be placed on the agenda for the joint meeting October 19, regional appearance / regionalism re issues and decorum to promote a working relationship between respective governments. Council Member Throgmorton expressed interest to have an updated report on Affordable Housing from the subcommittee. MPO Dir. Ralston present for discussion. City Clerk Karr stated agenda items for the joint meeting would be on the October 6 work session for discussion. 2. Council Member Throgmorton thanked City Manager Markus for arranging his visit with Street Supt. Jon Resler and learning information on the City's operations; and thanked Mark Twain Elementary Principal Mary Bontrager for showing him recent improvements at the school. 3. Mayor Pro tem Mims reported on the annual parks tour she and Council Member Throgmorton attended; and thanked Parks and Recreation Dir. Moran and Commission members. MEETING SCHEDULE None Meeting adjourned 6:35 P.M.