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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Fruin, Andrew, Dulek, Karr,
Korpel, Yapp, Laverman, Rackis, Hightshoe, Bowers.
Mayor Throgmorton presented the State of the City address.
The Mayor proclaimed: Black History Month — February, Andrea Cohen, Human
Rights Commission accepting; Sertoma Week, February 22, Ted Halm, representative
Old Capitol Sertoma Club accepting.
The presented Student Leadership Awards to Horace Mann Elementary students:
Alma Coronado -Castillo, Jennifer Gemartino, and Molly Riepe.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or as amended by deleting item 5d(3)
a Resolution approving final plat of Moss Ridge Phase 1 from Consent Calendar for
consideration at a later meeting:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 21 Work Session (Strategic Planning and Budget); February 2
Special Formal Official & Complete; February 2 Work Session; February 2 Regular
Formal Official & Complete,
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — December 17; Housing and Community Development Commission —
November 19; Library Board — December 17; Parks and Recreation Commission —
December 9; Public Art Advisory Committee — July 16.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Kmarcella Inc., dba Donnelly's Pub, 110 E. College St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Kantaphone, Chansy, dba Thai Spice
Restaurant, The, 1210 S. Gilbert St. #200; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc.,
dba Hy -Vee #3, 1125 N. Dodge St.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba
Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 812 S. 1St Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Maria Gonzalez,
dba Acapulco Mexican Bakery #2, 1937 Keokuk St., Suite A; Class B Liquor
License for RBD Iowa City LLC., dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.;
Outdoor Service Area for RBD Iowa City LLC, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St.; RES. 16-39, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to RBD Iowa City LLC.,
dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Cardinal
Way Properties LLC., dba Coach's Corner Pub, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C
Liquor License for Carl & Ernie Enterprises LLC., dba Carl & Ernie's "Good Time "
Pub, 161 Highway 1 W.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-40, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
GENERAL QUARTERS - PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 16-41,
APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF GENERAL QUARTERS - PART THREE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,916,606.22 for the
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period of December 1 through December 31, 2015, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit. disbursements are published and permanently retained in
the city clerk's office in accordance with state code; RES. 16-42, ACCEPTING
FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
AGREEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRENTISS STREET BRIDGE
OVER RALSTON CREEK; RES. 16-43, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST IOWA CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 4
SHARING AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY TO
ALLOW THE JOHNSON COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE TO UTILIZE A
PORTION OF FIRE STATION 4 WHILE THEIR AMBULANCE FACILITIES ARE
BEING RENOVATED; RES. 16-44, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
THE PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER II
POSITION AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER I POSITION.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 16-45, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH
1, 2016, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
621 NORTH JOHNSON STREET; RES. 16-46, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AMENDING THE FY2016 OPERATING BUDGET; RES. 16-47, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 1, 2016 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED FY2017
OPERATING BUDGET, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR
FY2016 - 2018, AND THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2016 --
2020; RES. 16-48, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 1, 2016 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CURB RAMP 2016 PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION;
RES. 16-49, OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF A
UTILITY EASEMENT ON AND OVER PORTIONS OF CITY PROPERTY NEAR
PARK ROAD TO ACCOMMODATE THE CITY'S GATEWAY PROJECT AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSAL FOR MARCH 1, 2016; RES.
16-50, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 1, 2016, ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4,
"SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES,"
SECTION 6, "STORMWATER UTILITY FEE" AND AMENDING TITLE 16
ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS," CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE G,
"STORM WATER COLLECTION, DISCHARGE AND RUNOFF," SECTION 10(F)(3)
TO CHANGE THE RATE OF THE STORMWATER UTILITY FEE.
Correspondence: Darnell Ted Phouapadith regarding Homeless Shelter; Jean
Littlejohn regarding Curbside compost pick-up; Terrence Cook regarding Light
Pollution in Iowa City; Gary Wolf regarding Art; Cara Hamann regarding Farmer's
Market Survey Results; Robert Temple regarding Highland Avenue safety issue
[Staff responses included]; Jan Palmer regarding Immediate Event Alert for IC
Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Member (electronically shared and
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being sent to officially receive); Barbara Vinograde regarding hello from the Free
Clinic!; Jerry Moore regarding Nickel can redemption place downtown; Oscar
Beasley regarding Mediacom TV charges double the rate of inflation; Robin
Paetzold, Library Board President regarding FY17 Funding Support for Proposed
Bookmobile Service; Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
two (2) CITY HALL USE ONLY 30 MINUTE LIMIT parking spaces, replacing two (2)
NO PARKING POLICE CARS ONLY spaces on the north side of the 400 block of
East Washington Street.
Harry Olmstead requested Council Members speak into the mics and refrain from sitting
back away from or turning away from them; suggested changes to the strategic plan to
include "promote and make everybody in the community concerned with racial justice",
encouraged walkable and accessible" communities, evaluating banning plastic bags
with sustainability issues, and add "little libraries" to "Healthy Neighborhoods" category.
In response to Mr. Olmstead, Asst. City Manager reported that an update of the St.
Ambrose racial profiling information was scheduled for the April 19 work session.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of Waterfront Drive
located east of South Gilbert Street. Development Service Coordinator Yapp presented a
power point. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance vacating Waterfront Drive
right-of-way (VAC 15-00007), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 9.33 acres of property from Low
Density Single Family (RS -5) Zone and Medium Density Single Family (RS -8) Zone to
Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8) Zone and a Sensitive Areas Development Plan
for Pine Grove located south of Lower West Branch Road between Scott Boulevard and
Hummingbird Lane (REZ1 5-00023/SUB1 5-00031). Development Service Coordinator
Yapp presented a power point. The Mayor asked Council Members to report any ex
parte communications and none were reported. The following individuals appeared: Greg
Hamilton260 Hummingbird Lane and Duane Musser, MMC Consultants. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to
accept correspondence from Greg Hamilton, Monica Maloney-Mitros.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance rezoning 9.33 acres of
property from Low Density Single Family (RS -5) Zone and Medium Density Single
Family (RS -8) Zone to Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8) Zone and a Sensitive
Areas Development Plan for Pine Grove located south of Lower West Branch Road
between Scott Boulevard and Hummingbird Lane (REZ1 5-00023/SUB1 5-00031), be
given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dickens, Mims,
Taylor, Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole. Nays: Thomas.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 16-4658, AMENDING ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF
THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "HUMAN RIGHTS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "GENERAL
PROVISIONS," SECTION 2-1-1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
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SOURCE OF INCOME," TO INCLUDE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER SUBSIDIES
AND SIMILAR RENT SUBSIDY PROGRAMS AND TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF
"HOUSING TRANSACTION." be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by
Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved
by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Paula and Richard
Vaughan, Syndy Conger, and Sally Scott.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Commission for a
four-year term March 1, 2016 — March 1, 2020; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a
five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020; Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment
for a five-year term January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised);
Appeals, Board of, for an unexpired five-year term January 1, 2014 - December 31,
2018 - For a HVAC or building design professional or qualified by experience and
training (Unexpired term); Civil Service Commission for a four -year term, April 2, 2016 -
April 4, 2020; Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill
three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District formed); Historic
Preservation Commission for a Summit St. representative to fill a three-year term,
March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019; Planning and Zoning Commission for two vacancies
to fill five-year term, May 1, 2016 — May 1, 2021; Telecommunications Commission —
for a three-year term, March 13, 2016 — March 13, 2019. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be
18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional
notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with
postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
Council Member Thomas reported on the Iowa Policy Project, gardens in Milwaukee,
event he and Council Member Mims attended and questioned whether orchard
plantings might be considered in Parkview Terrance.
Council Member Mims reported on a meeting she attended with Mayor Throgmorton
and Council Member Cole with the University of Iowa Faculty Government Relations
Committee and stated the meeting was very positive.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway mentioned a number of events surrounding Black History
Month including a soul food dinner at City High on February 19; and a museum with The
Dream Center on Saturday, the 19th. He also noted the mobile health clinic at the
Broadway Center on February 25 and the Unity Concert at New Creations International
Center on February 27tH
Council Member Dickens reported on meeting with Summer of the Arts Committee
on events around the Washington Street renovation project, and said the Committee is
looking for suggestions for moving things around for the project. He stated similar
suggestions would be needed for the Arts Fest and Jazz Fest events, noting Soul Fest
would not be held this year but would return the following year.
Council Member Cole echoed comments on the meeting with University of Iowa
Faculty Government Relations Committee, and highlighted the local food event he
attended at the Johnson County fairgrounds and comments received on the new
$25,000 grant for local foods initiatives; echoed comments from Council Member
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Thomas on orchard plantings and interest in edible fruit trees in neighborhoods; and
encouraged predictive collaborate efforts with the Antelope Library project and the City.
Mayor Throgmorton congratulated Joe Weideman, son of City Attorney Eleanor Dilkes, on
winning the 2015 IHSSA State Debate tournament for City High.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn regular meetin at 8:20 p.m. to
work session. -110 / �'
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Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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®��T4 MEMORANDUM
Date: January 28, 2016
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 21, 2016, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Simpson
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bockenstedt, Korpel, Andrew, Craig,
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
The Mayor stated Council would be continuing the discussion of the Strategic Planning first, and
then move to final budget deliberations. The City Manager's office will facilitate the discussion
on the Strategic Plan and prepare a copy for Council review and action.
HANDOUTS
None
CONTINUED STRATEGIC PLANNING DISCUSSION
City Manager continued the January 14 discussion using the report provide from the November
30 Strategic Planning session facilitated by Jeff Schott as the base document, starting with
Environmental Sustainability.
Focus Areas Discussion:
6. Sustainability (Schott report)
• Raise Iowa City's bicycle -friendly status from Silver to Gold
• Evaluate a plastic bag policy
• Create an ad-hoc Climate Change Response Task Force, establish a 2030 carbon
emission reduction goal, and determine the most cost-effective ways of achieving the
goal
After discussion the focus area was changed to "Environmental Sustainability" and objectives
added (Flipchart # 1).
7. Social Justice, Racial Equity and Inclusivity (Schott report)
• Evaluate use of a racial/socioeconomic equity review tool kit
• Work closely with ICCSD, Kirkwood Community College, Iowa Works, and others to
explore the feasibility of an industrial arts/crafts facility in SE Iowa City
• Consider a permanent location for a winter homeless shelter and support the Housing
First initiative
• Evaluate making significant changes in the City Council committee structure including the
possibility of new committees to review policies related to sustainability and social
justice.
After discussion the focus area was changed to "Advance Social Justice and Racial Equity" and
objectives added (Flipchart # 2).
Council Work Session
January 21, 2016
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BUDGET
Mayor Throgmorton introduced the budget discussion and the City Manager responded to
questions. After discussion two flip charts were created for discussion of possible changes to
the proposed budget. Flip Chart # 3 reflects regular budget items and Flipchart # 4 capital
improvement projects (CIP).
The City Manager stated staff will prepare proposed amendment based on Council discussion
and be back information, numbers, and recommendations for funding.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.
Attachments: Flipcharts 1-4
Flip Chart # 1
Environmental Sustainability
First bullet: Raise IC's .... To Gold by 2017 with an ultimate goal of platinum status".
( or "aspirational" or "long term")
2nd: Evaluate and consider implementation of a plastic ....
Continue engagement in the STAR rating process
- Create a sub -committee focused on setting a measurable and achievable foal for reducing
carbon emissions by 2030 and identify strategies to achieve this
Add: Undertake a project during the next fiscal year that achieves a substantive and measureable
goal for carbon emission reduction.
Flip Chart # 2
Advance Social Justice and Racial Equity
1 st: Develop and implement a racial/socioeconomic equity review toolkit
(see Geoff s notes)
2"d: Remove "SE Iowa City"
3rd: Support the Housing First initiative and other initiatives that serve the homeless population
4th: for later discussion
Evaluate initiatives to effectively engage the community's youth
Work with * key stakeholders to develop and pursue initiatives to recruit, retain, and ------ a more
diverse workforce
* the university and other
* wordsmith
Identify an achievable and measurable goal for reducing DMA and identify and implement
strategies to achieve this goal.
Provide resources for a grant program with the goal of reducing structural inequalities and
institutional racism.
* Needs further discussion
Identify a substantive and achievable goal for the provision if affordable housing in Iowa City
and implement strategies to achieve this goal.
Flip Chart # 3
Bookmobile staffing $ I OOk/year
Consultant services for complete street and parking issues
Consultant to review the use of the form based Code in 1 of 2
edwr-parts of the City w/speaker
Additional street tree enhancement $ 75K
Social Justice / Racial equity grant fund $ 25K
Housing market analysis for UTA
- Contingent on UI contribution
$ 35K
Program to support small business development opportunities for $ 50K
persons of color and youth employment
Increase $100K
Doub!e UniverCity program budget $200K
Town HA eetings-�J Tom-: with visiting speaker $ 4 Q
Flip Chart # 4
Carbon Emission Reduction Program
Remove Fairchild from brick street repair
(RUTF)
Fqaergeae Affordable Housing Fund w/CA Vent
Delete I-80 Beautification grant match
Move up Fran -Miller Park Development
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 2/2/16
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor
Throgmorton presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor,
Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is pending or
imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position
of the governmental body in that litigation. Mayor Throgmorton and Council Member
Cole stated they would be abstaining and left the room. Mayor Pro tem Botchway
presiding. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 4/1/2.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5:42 p.m. The Mayor Pro
declared the motion carried, 4/1/2.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor Gn
s/Marian K. Karr, City Cier
Submitted for publication — 2/8/16.
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EMORANDUM
Date: February 11, 2016
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 2, 2016, 5:43 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens
UISG: Neal, Simpson
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Korpel, Havel, Yapp, Boothroy, Bockenstedt,
Laverman, Ford, Bollinger, Bowers, Schaul, Knocke, O'Brien, Hightshoe, Rackis,
Seydel-Johnson
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
[Work session followed special Formal and Executive Session]
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
(Item # 8 — ICDD Fundraising) Mayor Throgmorton stated he requested Neighborhood
Outreach Coordinator and Public Art Advisory Committee staff member Bollinger to -
make a presentation at the formal meeting.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(3) — Moss Ridge Road) Council Member Mims noted that
the project estimated cost was $4.2 and the actual $3.5 million.
3. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(1) — Sabin Townhomes Agreement) In response to
Council Member Thomas, Development Services Coordinator Yapp and Economic Dev.
Coordinator Ford reported that the change still meets the open space requirements.
4. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(6) — Douglass Street and Douglass Court Water Main
replacement) In response to Council Member Taylor, City Engr. Havel stated that
sidewalks were added as part of the City's complete streets policy, adding connectivity
to the surrounding trail and sidewalk network.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS fltem # 121
• Airport Commission: City Clerk Karr requested the appointment be re -advertised
to clear up confusion on the term length and what was advertised.
• Board of Adjustment:
• Historic Preservation:
Tim Weitzel
Sharon DeGraw (Brown Street)
Zachariah Builta (At Large)
0 Parks and Recreation: Wayne Fett
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February 2, 2016
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HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (Anenda item #101
Human Rights / Equity Dir. Bowers and Neighborhood Development Services Dr. Boothroy
presented an overview of the recommendation and ordinance.
DISCUSSION OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND CITY MANAGER SEARCH fIP #3 Info
Packet of 1/281
City Manager Markus reviewed his memo, and responded to questions. Mayor Throgmorton
suggested the discussion separate the two issues, interim and permanent City Manager. After
discussion a majority agreed to the following action steps:
Interim — Mayor to discuss with Asst. City Manager Fruin interim position.
Permanent — Revisit in three months to allow new Council to get a sense of Council
and City Manager functions, and then discuss process.
STAFF ACTION: Await direction on resolution naming interim for Council Action
February 16 or March 1. (Karr and Dilkes)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION WANUARY 21, 281
Strategic Planning [IP # 4 Info Packet of 1/28]
Budget [IP # 5 Info Packet of 1/ 28]
1. [IP # 5 Info Packet of 1/ 28] City Manager Markus outlined the budget timeline and
necessary steps for adoption and submission prior to the state March 15th date. Council
began discussion of the budget and then recessed to the formal meeting (6:55 PM).
[Discussion continued after the formal meeting (9:50 PM)]
(Continued) After discussion Council directed staff to make the following adjustments:
➢ Remove first year bookmobile operations
➢ Reduce Property Tax Levy by $.03
➢ Remove one UniverCity house -$50,000
➢ Add local foods Initiative +$25,000
➢ Unfunded ($25,000 UniverCity savings)
2. [IP # 4 Info Packet of 1/28] Strategic Planning — no discussion and rescheduled for
February 16 work session.
SCHEDULING LISTENING POST
UISG Rep. Neal requested that a Listening Post be scheduled in the Old Capitol Center. Mayor
Throgmorton indicated his desire to hold one at a neighborhood center. Mayor Pro tem
Botchway reported that he had recently attended a community event at Pheasant Ridge late on
a Friday night that was well attended. After discussion Council directed staff to research two
locations:
■ Pheasant Ridge, perhaps on a Friday evening, in late February or early March
■ Old Capitol Center in April
and then approach Council Members on their availability.
STAFF ACTION: Contact both locations on dates and follow-up with Council on
availability. (Karr, Bowers)
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February 2, 2016
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COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Throgmorton announced that the City of Iowa City and the University of Iowa
School of Urban and Regional Planning have invited Robin Hambleton to Iowa City for a
public presentation pertaining to his book "Leading the Inclusive City" on March 21.
More information will follow.
2. Mayor Throgmorton requested two Council Member join him on Thursday, February 11,
to meet with the University of Iowa's Faculty Government Relations Committee. Council
Members Cole and Mims volunteered to attend.
MEETING SCHEDULE
None
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS FIP #6 Info Packet of 1/281
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting ended 10:25 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 2/2/16
Iowa City City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens.
ITEM 2. STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS: ITEM 2a Grant Wood Elementary -
Ashley Bonilla, Kim Marquez; ITEM 2b Weber Elementary - Nicholas McDonnell
Nathan Smithey
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
CONSENT CALENDAR: ITEM 3a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: ITEM 3a(1) January 14 Work Session
(Strategic Planning and Budget); January 19 Special Formal Official & Complete;
January 19 Work Session; January 19 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
ITEM 3b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — November 19; Board of Adjustment — December 16; Community Police
Review Board — December 16; Historic Preservation Commission — December 10;
Human Rights Commission — December 15; Planning and Zoning Commission —
December 3; Senior Center Commission — November 19; Telecommunications
Commission — November 23. ITEM 3c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as
Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for The Convenience
Store, 106 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Givanni's, 109 E. College St.; Class
C Liquor License for Formosa, 221 E. College St.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee
Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class C Liquor License for
Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi, 1853
Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S.
Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.;
RES. 16-28, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque
St.; Class C Liquor License for Fujiyama Inc. 531 Highway 1 West; Ownership Change
Class C Liquor License for Ride, 630 Iowa Ave. ITEM 3d. Resolutions and Motions:
RES. 16-29, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE
DEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND A&M
DEVELOPMENT II, L.L.C. FOR THE SABIN TOWNHOMES; Approve a tentative
agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Association of Professional
Firefighters, IAFF LOCAL #610; RES. 16-30, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT; RES16-31, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND STANLEY
CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR
THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE BIOSOLID DEWATERING
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 16-31, APPROVING FINAL PLAT
OF SANDHILL ESTATES, PART 4 (SUB15-00030); RES. 16-33, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE DOUGLASS STREET AND DOUGLASS COURT WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
PROJECT; RES. 16-34, AMENDING THE SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT FOR SILVER
SLOPE, PART TWO AND AUTHORIZING THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF LOT 20
Official Actions
February 2, 2016
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THEREIN FROM SAID AGREEMENT. ITEM 3e Setting Public Hearings: Setting a
public hearing for February 16 on an ordinance rezoning 9.33 acres of property from Low
Density Single Family (RS -5) Zone and Medium Density Single Family (RS -8) Zone to
Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8) Zone and a Sensitive Areas Development Plan
for Pine Grove located south of Lower West Branch Road between Scott Boulevard and
Hummingbird Lane (REZ1 5-00023/SUB1 5-00031); Setting a public hearing for
February 16 on an ordinance vacating a portion of Waterfront Drive located east of south
Gilbert Street. ITEM 3f. Correspondence: Jason Gray regarding City Manager Position;
Martha Hampel regarding Recommendation for Reform to Signatory Requirements to
Citizen Petitions; Robert Schueler regarding Ultra Uber Driver; Barbara Schlachter
regarding Requested suggestions; Larry Baker, Board of Adjustment regarding
Requiring landlords to notify tenants when residential property is located in the
floodplain [Staff response included]; Jessie Witherell regarding Proposed food for fines
drive [Staff response included]; Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Change
of parking meter terms from 2 hours to 1 hour for spaces numbered H101 E, H1 03E,
H105E, and H107E on the south side of the 100 block of East Harrison Street, and
spaces numbered CL506S, CL508S, CL510S, CL512S, CL514S, CL516S, CL518S,
CL520S, CL522S, CL524S, and CL528S on the east side of the 500 block of South
Clinton Street. Meter number CL504S on the 500 block of South Clinton Street will be
removed.
COMMUNITY COMMENT: Harry Olmstead acknowledged new Council members, as
well as those continuing, and thanked them for their commitment to the community; and
noted email correspondence distributed that evening from himself supporting the
housing choice voucher ordinance; appreciated the fine work of Asst. City Manager
Fruin and noted other senior staff that might be interested in the City Manager position;
and suggested contacting the University of Iowa graduate program in Library Sciences
for assistance in funding the Bookmobile request in FY17. Iowa City Area Development
Group (ICAD) President Mark Nolte and Director of Community Relations Kate
Moreland presented a power point update of their work. Brandon Ross appeared
regarding public space availability, and the recent remodeling the Recreation Center.
REGULAR AGENDA: ITEM 5a ORD. 16-4655 AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE,
SECTION 4B -4A-7, TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL USES ON THE GROUND -LEVEL
FLOOR IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB -5) ZONE IN THE AREA
BOUNDED BY GILBERT STREET, VAN BUREN STREET, BURLINGTON STREET
AND THE MID -BLOCK ALLEY SOUTH OF JEFFERSON STREET, PROVIDED
CERTAIN FORM -BASED ZONING STANDARDS ARE MET. PASSED AND
ADOPTED.
ITEM 5b ORD. 16-4656, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY .98 ACRE
LOCATED SOUTH OF IOWA AVENUE BETWEEN GILBERT STREET AND VAN
BUREN STREETS FROM NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P-1) TO CENTRAL BUSINESS
SUPPORT (CB -5) (REZ15-00022). PASSED AND ADOPTED.
ITEM 5c ORD. 16-4657, VACATING AIR RIGHTS ABOVE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
IN NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN HARRISON AND PRENTISS STREETS.
(VAC15-00005) PASSED AND ADOPTED.
ITEM 6. PUBLIC HEARING Closed. RES. 16-35, CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF
AIR RIGHTS ABOVE THE ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 8 OF BLOCK 8, COUNTY
SEAT ADDITION TO MIDWEST ONE BANK.
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ITEM 7. PUBLIC COMMENT. RES. 16-36, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY2016
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #3, WHICH IS A SUB -PART OF IOWA CITY'S
2016-2020 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
ITEM 8. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the
Iowa City Downtown District for fundraising expenses associated with the art work
portion of the north pedestrian mall improvement project at a not to exceed cost of
$50,000. The following individuals appeared: Nancy Bird, Executive Director, Iowa City
Downtown District; Charlie Eastham, 953 Canton St.; Sheila Davisson, owner Revival
and Downtown District Board Member; Dan Lechay, 528 Clark St.; Mark Ginsberg,
downtown business owner; Ritu Jain, 829 Kirkwood Ave., President of the Downtown
District; Harry Olmstead; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St.; Brandon Ross; and Shirley
Wyrick. Resolution defeated, 3/3, Ayes: Throgmorton, Mims, Botchway. Nays: Cole,
Taylor, Thomas. Absent: Dickens. Correspondence accepted from Gary Wolf, Dick
and Joyce Summerwill, Nancy Hauserman, Daniel Benton, Shirley Wyrick, Anne
Russett, Dan Lechay.
ITEM 9. RES. 16-37, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRIBUTE $17,750
TO THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT FOR MARKETING EXPENSES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE WASHINGTON STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
AND TO OFFER A SUBSIDIZED PARKING AND TRANSIT PROGRAM FOR
BUSINESSES DURING THE PROJECT. Nancy Bird, Executive Director, Iowa City
Downtown District appeared. Correspondence accepted from Karen Kubby, Kandy
Maharas.
ITEM 10. Ordinance amending the definition of public assistance source of income to
include Housing Choice Voucher subsidies and similar rent subsidy programs and to
clarify the definition of "Housing Transaction." The following individuals appeared:
Sarah Hunnicutt, Housing Coordinator, Domestic Violence Intervention Program worker;
Charlie Eastham, 953 Canton St.; Bronis Perteit, 8 Gleason Dr., Domestic Violence
Intervention Program; Sally Scott, 205 Black Spring Circle, rep. Johnson County
Affordable Homes Coalition; Laura Jackson, 740 Westwinds Drive; Emily Youde, 47
Valley Ave.; Jeremy Endsley, Shelter House volunteer; and Royceann Porter, 136
Appanoose Court, Shelter House worker. FIRST CONSIDERATION. Correspondence
accepted from Chris Villhauer, Elizabeth Mills, Johnson County Affordable Homes
coalition, Harry Olmstead.
Council Members Cole and Throgmorton left meeting due to conflict on the following
item. Mayor Pro tem Botchway presiding.
ITEM 11. RES. 16-38, APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION.
Settlement in connection with pending litigation.
Council Members Cole and Throgmorton returned to meeting; Mayor Throgmorton
presiding.
ITEM 12. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Airport Commission for a six-year term March
1, 2016 — March 1, 2020, no applications, re -advertise; Board of Adjustment for a five-
year term, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2021, appoint Tim Weitzel, 523 Grant Street;
Historic Preservation Commission — One vacancy for a Brown St. representative to fill a
three-year term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019, appoint Sharon DeGraw, 519
Brown Street; Historic Preservation Commission for an At Large representative to fill a
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three-year term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019, appoint Zachariah Builta, 415
Woodside Drive; Historic Preservation Commission for a Summit St. representative to
fill a three-year term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019, no applications, re -advertise;
Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, March 13, 2016 — March 13,
2019, no applications, re -advertise; Parks and Recreation Commission for an
unexpired year term, effective upon appointment — January 1, 2019, appoint Wayne
Fett, 811 Spencer Drive.
ITEM 13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Previous: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020; Airport Zoning
Brd. of Adjustment for a five- year term January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2018
(Formerly advertised); Appeals, Board of, for an unexpired five-year term January 1,
2014 - December 31, 2018. For a HVAC or building design professional or qualified by
experience and training (Unexpired term); Civil Service Commission for a four -year
term, April 2, 2016 - April 4, 2020; Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District
formed); Planning and Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five-year term, May
1, 2016 — May 1, 2021. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
March 9, 2016.
Adjourned to work session 9:45 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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Submi for publication — 2/10/16.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor
Throgmorton presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor,
Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin,
Dilkes, Karr, Yapp, Laverman, Hightshoe, Boothroy, Seydel-Johnson, Bockenstedt,
Schaul, Korpel, Ford, Bowers, O'Brien.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation
is pending or imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage
the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Mayor Throgmorton and
Council Member Cole stated they would be abstaining and left the room. Mayor Pro
tem Botchway presiding. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 4/1/2, Cole,
Throgmorton abstaining, Dickens absent and adjourned into executive session 5:03
p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:41 p.m.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Mims, to adjourn special meeting 5:42 p.m.
The Mayor Pro declared the motion carried, 4/1/2, Cole and Throgmorton abstaining,
Dickens absent.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Korpel, Bollinger, Ford, Rackis, Seydel-Johnson, Boothroy, Yapp, Rackis, Schaul,
Hightshoe, Bowers, O'Brien, Knoche, Laverman, Bockenstedt.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Grant Wood Elementary:
students Ashley Bonilla and Kim Marquez; and Weber Elementary students: Nicholas
McDonnell and Nathan Smithey.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 14 Work Session (Strategic Planning and Budget); January 19
Special Formal Official & Complete; January 19 Work Session; January 19 Regular
Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Airport
Commission — November 19; Board of Adjustment — December 16; Community
Police Review Board — December 16; Historic Preservation Commission —
December 10; Human Rights Commission — December 15; Planning and Zoning
Commission — December 3; Senior Center Commission — November 19;
Telecommunications Commission — November 23.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Beer Permit for The Convenience Store, LLC., dba The Convenience Store,
106 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Etre Givanni Restaurant LLC., dba
Givanni's, 109 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Etre Plaza Towers
Restaurant, dba Formosa, 221 E. College St.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee,
Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class
C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Oyama Sushi Chen's, Inc., dba Oyama Sushi, 1853 Lower
Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Brothers Of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's
Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa
City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 16-28, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT to Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125
S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Fujiyama Inc., dba Fujiyama Inc., 531
Highway 1 West; Ownership Change - Class C Liquor License for Red Bike Iowa
City LLC, dba Ride, 630 Iowa Ave. This motion approves the three ownership
changes made to the corporation since their renewal in accordance with State
regulations.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-29, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN
AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA AND A&M DEVELOPMENT II, L.L.C. FOR THE SABIN
TOWNHOMES; to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and
the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local #610; RES. 16-30,
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ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT — HIGHWAY
1 TO MOSS RIDGE CAMPUS AT RAPID CREEK PRESERVE; RES. 16-31,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE BIOSOLID DEWATERING EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 16-32, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
SANDHILL ESTATES, PART 4; RES. 16-33, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
DOUGLASS STREET AND DOUGLASS COURT WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
PROJECT; RES. 16-34, AMENDING THE SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT FOR
SILVER SLOPE, PART TWO AND AUTHORIZING THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF
LOT 20 THEREIN FROM SAID AGREEMENT.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for February 16 on an ordinance
rezoning 9.33 acres of property from Low Density Single Family (RS -5) Zone and
Medium Density Single Family (RS -8) Zone to Planned Development Overlay (OPD -
8) Zone and a Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Pine Grove located south of
Lower West Branch Road between Scott Boulevard and Hummingbird Lane.
(REZ15-00023/SUB15-00031); Setting a public hearing for February 16 on an
ordinance vacating a portion of Waterfront Drive located east of south Gilbert Street.
Correspondence: Jason Gray regarding City Manager Position; Martha Hampel
regarding Recommendation for Reform to Signatory Requirements to Citizen
Petitions; Robert Schueler regarding Ultra Uber Driver; Barbara Schlachter
regarding Requested suggestions; Larry Baker, Board of Adjustment regarding
Requiring landlords to notify tenants when residential property is located in the
floodplain [Staff response included]; Jessie Witherell regarding Proposed food for
fines drive [Staff response included]; Transportation Engineering Planner regarding
Change of parking meter terms from 2 hours to 1 hour for spaces numbered H101 E,
H103E, H105E, and H107E on the south side of the 100 block of East Harrison
Street, and spaces numbered CL506S, CL508S, CL510S, CL512S, CL514S,
CL516S, CL518S, CL520S, CL522S, CL524S, and CL528S on the east side of the
500 block of South Clinton Street. Meter number CL504S on the 500 block of South
Clinton Street will be removed.
Harry Olmstead acknowledged new Council members, as well as those continuing,
and thanked them for their commitment to the community; and noted email
correspondence distributed that evening from himself supporting the housing choice
voucher ordinance; appreciated the fine work of Asst. City Manager Fruin and noted
other senior staff that might be interested in the City Manager position; and suggested
contacting the University of Iowa graduate program in Library Sciences for assistance in
funding the Bookmobile request in FY17. Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD)
President Mark Nolte and Director of Community Relations Kate Moreland presented a
power point update of their work. Brandon Ross appeared regarding public space
availability, and the recent remodeling the Recreation Center.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that ORD. 16-4655, AMENDING TITLE 14,
ZONING CODE, SECTION 4B -4A-7, TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL USES ON THE
GROUND -LEVEL FLOOR IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB -5) ZONE IN
THE AREA BOUNDED BY GILBERT STREET, VAN BUREN STREET, BURLINGTON
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STREET AND THE MID -BLOCK ALLEY SOUTH OF JEFFERSON STREET,
PROVIDED CERTAIN FORM -BASED ZONING STANDARDS ARE MET, be passed
and adopted.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, that ORD. 16-4656, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY .98 ACRE LOCATED SOUTH OF IOWA AVENUE
BETWEEN GILBERT STREET AND VAN BUREN STREETS FROM NEIGHBORHOOD
PUBLIC (P-1) TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB -5) (REZ15-00022), be passed
and adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that ORD. 16-4657, VACATING AIR
RIGHTS ABOVE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN
HARRISON AND PRENTISS STREETS (VAC15-00005), be passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution of conveyance of a portion of air rights
above the alley between Lots 1 and 8 of Block 8, County Seat Addition to Midwest One
Bank.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 16-35, APPROVING
CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF AIR RIGHTS ABOVE THE ALLEY BETWEEN
LOTS 1 AND 8 OF BLOCK 8, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION TO MIDWEST ONE BANK.
Public comment was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY2016 Annual
Action Plan Amendment #3, which is a sub -part of Iowa City's 2016-2020 Consolidated
Plan (City Steps), authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary
certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Asst. City
Manager Fruin presented information.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-36, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #3, WHICH IS A SUB -PART
OF IOWA CITY'S 2016-2020 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY
CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute an agreement with the Iowa City Downtown District for fundraising
expenses associated with the art work portion of the north Pedestrian Mall Improvement
Project at a not to exceed cost of $50,000. Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator and
staff to the Public Art Advisory Committee Bollinger presented a power point. The
following individuals appeared: Nancy Bird, Executive Director, Iowa City Downtown
District; Charlie Eastham, 953 Canton St.; Sheila Davisson, owner Revival and
Downtown District Board Member; Dan Lechay, 528 Clark St.; Mark Ginsberg,
downtown business owner; Ritu Jain, 829 Kirkwood Ave., President of the Downtown
District; Harry Olmstead; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St.; Brandon Ross; and Shirley
Wyrick. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Throgmorton,
seconded by Taylor to defer indefinitely. Motion to defer withdrawn. The Mayor
declared the original motion to adopt resolution failed, 3/3, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Throgmorton, Botchway, Mims, Nays: Taylor, Thomas, Cole.
Absent: Dickens. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence
from Gary Wolf, Dick and Joyce Summerwill, University of Iowa Student Government,
Nancy Hauserman, Daniel Benton, Shirley Wyrick, Anne Russett, Dan Leachay.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-37, DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO CONTRIBUTE $17,750 TO THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN
DISTRICT FOR MARKETING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WASHINGTON
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STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND TO OFFER A SUBSIDIZED PARKING
AND TRANSIT PROGRAM FOR BUSINESSES DURING THE PROJECT. Nancy Bird,
Executive Director, Iowa City Downtown District appeared. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved by Botchway, seconded Mims, to accept correspondence
from Karen Kubby, Kandy Maharas.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Cole, that the ordinance amending Title 2 of the
City Code, Entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 2, Entitled "General Provisions," Section 2-
1-1, Entitled "Definitions: Public Assistance Source of Income," to include Housing
Choice Voucher subsidies and similar rent subsidy programs and to clarify the definition
of "Housing Transaction", be given first vote. The following individuals appeared: Sarah
Hunnicutt, Housing Coordinator, Domestic Violence Intervention Program worker;
Charlie Eastham, 953 Canton St.; Bronis Perteit, 8 Gleason Dr., Domestic Violence
Intervention Program; Sally Scott, 205 Black Spring Circle, rep. Johnson County
Affordable Homes Coalition; Laura Jackson, 740 Westwinds Drive; Emily Youde, 47
Valley Ave.; Jeremy Endsley, Shelter House volunteer; and Royceann Porter, 136
Appanoose Court, Shelter House worker. Equity Dir. and Human Rights Coordinator
Bowers present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Chris
Villhauer, Elizabeth Mills, Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition, Harry Olmstead.
Council Members Cole and Throgmorton left the room due to a conflict of interest on
the following item. Mayor Pro tem Botchway now presiding.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adopt RES. 16-38, APPROVING
SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION, Trinity Episcopal Church.
Council Members Cole and Throgmorton returned to the meeting. Mayor
Throgmorton now presiding.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: Tim Weitzel, 523 Grant Street, to the Board of Adjustment
for a five-year term, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2021; Sharon DeGraw, 519 Brown
Street, to the Historic Preservation Commission for a Brown St. representative for a
three-year term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019.; Zachariah Builta, 415 Woodside
Drive, to the Historic Preservation Commission for an At Large representative for a
three-year term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019; Wayne Fett, 811 Spencer Drive, to
the Parks and Recreation Commission — for an unexpired year term, effective upon
appointment — January 1, 2019. City Clerk Karr asked that the Airport Commission
appointment be readvertised due to confusion on the term.
The Mayor noted that the following vacancies will be readvertised: Airport
Commission for a six-year term March 1, 2016; Historic Preservation Commission for a
Summit St. representative to fill a three-year term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019;
Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, March 13, 2016 — March 13,
2019. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020; Airport Zoning
Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2018 (Formerly
advertised); Appeals, Board of, for an unexpired five-year term January 1, 2014 -
December 31, 2018 - For a HVAC or building design professional or qualified by
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experience and training (Unexpired term); Civil Service Commission for a four -year
term, April 2, 2016 - April 4, 2020; Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District
formed); Planning and Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five-year term, May
1, 2016 — May 1, 2021. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
March 9, 2016.
Council Member Taylor applauded the efforts of Dr. John Meehan and others who
traveled to Belgium to secure the Cyclocross World Cup site for Iowa City. Council
Member Thomas echoed comments, and Council member Mims also noted City
Manager Markus was a member of the local delegation.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway outlined a number of activities and events planned in
recognition of Black History Month, (Art Expression at UAY on February 12; Soul food
dinner and entertainment at City High on February 19; living museum at Dream Center;
Mobile Health Clinic at Broadway Neighborhood site, February 25; Unity concert at New
Creations International Center, February 28) and stated he would send information for
next Council information packet.
Council Member Mims noted an event for February 4, "Home Grown, Milwaukee's
Social Justice Challenges and the Role of Urban Gardens".
Council Member Cole noted a related event at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on
February 4, a conference on alliances, rediscovering our local food system.
City Manager Markus echoed previous comments and acknowledged that the
Cyclocross World Cup would be held in Iowa City in September; and reported out on the
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training he and other staff attended in San Antonio.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adjourn regular meeting at 9:45 p.m.
back to work session.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk