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Home My WebLink About2016-03-01 Council minutesI ^`�®4* CITY OF IOWA CITY -T4 MEMORANDUM Date: February 25, 2016 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 1, 2016, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton UISG: Neal Staff: Markus, Fruin, Andrew, Dilkes, Karr, Korpel, Havel, Yapp, Boothroy, Bockenstedt, Knoche, Hart, Craig, Seydell-Johnson, Schaul, Dulek, O'Brien, Ralston, Ford, Bollinger, Logsden 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 item # 13 — Transportation Network Companies... ordinance ... ) Council Member Cole noted there was a lot of information in the packet, and suggested the item be deferred to allow him time to research it further and get more community input. Council Member Botchway suggested that Council hear the comments at the formal agenda, give first consideration, and ask for more information and time if necessary prior to second consideration later in the month. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Mayor Throgmorton suggested Council hear the staff presentation at the work session, as well as community input at the formal meeting, and then make a decision on proceeding with first consideration. 2. (Consent Calendar item #4d(10)— Strategic Planning Priorities ... resolution ...) Council Member Mims requested the item the item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. 3. (Consent Calendar item # 4d(3) — Moss Ridge Phase 1; and # 4d(7) — Churchill Meadows Parts Two and Three) In response to Council Member Mims, City Clerk Karr stated that item # 4d(3) should be deferred to March 23 and # 4d(7) should be deferred indefinitely; and could all be done with one motion at the formal meeting. 4. (Consent Calendar item # 4f(3) — Law Programs Request .. Request for Iowa City resolution... domestic violence ... ) Mayor Throgmorton directed staff to contact the Program. and ask them to make a brief presentation at the March 23rd work session; and after discussion determine if action would be considered at a future meeting. 5. (Agenda item # 12 - ICDD Fundraising ...art work in pedestrian mall (Lens) ...) In response to Mayor Throgmorton, a majority of Council agreed to retain the present location of item # 12 on the agenda and not move it up. Council Work Session March 1, 2016 Page 2 REVIEW OF TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY AGENDA ITEM (OBER) (AGENDA ITEM # 131 Asst. to the City Mgr. Andrew presented information and facilitated discussion. After discussion Council expressed interest in information from other cities with longer history of Uber ridesharing; experience of nearby Iowa cities; and information on taxicab complaints. Majority agreed to hear public comments that evening and then decide to give first consideration or defer to another meeting to allow more time to review information. INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (FEBRUARY 18,251 February 18 1. (IP # 2 - Child Data Snapshot) Mayor Pro tem Botchway noted information on the increase of children in poverty since 2000 and requested discussion of the criteria used for Aid to Agencies funding. City Mgr. Markus suggested a discussion occur with representatives of United Way and Neighborhood Services Coordinator Hightshoe at an upcoming council work session. February 25 1. (IP # 4 — Paratransit Advisory Committee) Council Member Dickson reported on the February 23 meeting and that the Committee has been downsized from two City representatives to one and requested Council Member Taylor be named as alternate to this committee if he is unable to attend. Majority agreed, City Clerk Karr will add the appointment to the next formal agenda. 2. (IP # 5 - ... MPOJC's Long Range Transportation Plan) Council Member Thomas referenced his memo on scoring criteria and possible revisions to better reflect the Council's new strategic Plan. MPOJC Dir. Ralston present for discussion. Council Members Thomas, Mims, and Cole volunteered to meet with T -TAC (Technical Advisory Committee) members prior to the T -TAC March 22 meeting. 3. (IP # 8 - Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee minutes) Mayor Pro tem Botchway reported on the Committee and updated Council on efforts to speak with other jurisdictions and collection of police data. 4. (IP # 6 - Article form City Manager... Sanctuary Cities) In response to Mayor Pro tem Botchway, the City Manager responded that Iowa City is not a Sanctuary City and that some of the same points identified in the article were part of the local debate. 5. (IP # 9 - ... Building Code Effectiveness Grading Classification) Development Services Coordinator Yapp responded to questions on the certification. 6. (Late handout ... listening post) In response to City Clerk Karr, Council Members Thomas and Taylor volunteered to attend the Old Capital Center listening post scheduled for April 20 from 1-3:00 pm. Karr indicated staff was still working out details for a listening post later in April at Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center. COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Dickens reported on the (CSIP) Comprehensive School Improvement Plan and stated Supt. Murley would be sending a report card for inclusion in the next packet. Council Work Session March 1, 2016 Page 3 2. Mayor Pro tem Botchway reiterated his comments from earlier in the meeting regarding the Child Data information and encouraged the City to become involved in initiatives involving our youth during the summer. 3. Mayor Throgmorton reported on a number of events: ➢ Partnership for alcohol safety ➢ Chamber Annual Banquet ➢ Soul Food Dinner ➢ Blue Zone celebration ➢ School Rep Chris Lynch and Brian Kershling w/ Council Member Mims ➢ University Pres. Harreld with CM Markus, ACM Fruin, Mayor Pro tem Botchway ➢ Cedar Rapids State of City message with Mayor Pro tem Botchway ➢ Sertoma Club award luncheon MEETING SCHEDULE None PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS fIP # 3 Info Packet of 2/251 Mayor Throgmorton noted conversations with Asst. City Mgr. Fruin regarding a revised pending list with a substantial number of items form the Council's strategic plan that requires further Council direction; and a conversation with City Clerk Karr regarding a preliminary schedule for selecting a permanent City Manager. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS / COUNCIL INVITATIONS Individual Council Members noted the following upcoming events: March 3 — UN Association's 1000 Dinners March 4 -Annual Chili Supper for ARC if Southeast Iowa March 5 — Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for Crisis Center March 5-9 — Mayor and Asst. to City Mgr. Andrew National League of Cities meeting City Manager Markus announced that former Council Member Dobyns has been appointed by University President Harreld to serve on the CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) committee Meeting ended 6:25 PM.