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Home My WebLink About2016-06-09 Info Packetx� �•.®�m� CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org June 9, 2016 I131 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule MISCELLANEOUS IP2 Copy of email from Blackbird Investment Rep. Chris Diebel to Interim City Manager: Forest View Statement IP3 Information from Interim City Manager: Research University of Iowa IP4 Information from Mayor Pro tem Botchway: Juneteenth Celebration IP5 Memo from City Engineer: Asphalt Resurfacing Project 2016 Schedule IP6 Memo from Equity Dir.: Staff Follow Up — My Brother's Keeper Initiative IP7 Memo from Human Rights Coordinator: Public Assistance Source of Income Under Iowa City's Fair Housing Laws IPfi Memo from Equity Dir.: Develop and implement a Racial and Socioeconomic Equity Review Toolkit I139 Email from Jason Ewers, MidAmerican Vegetation Management: Notification of Vegetation Management Activities; Tree Work Notification Letter — Oak Wilt and Emerald Ash Bore I1310 May 2016 Building Statistics IP11 Garbage Grapevine 2016 (Issue 2) DRAFT MINUTES IP12 Human Rights Commission: May 17 r City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule IP1 Subject to change CITY OF IOWA CITY June 9, 2016 Date Time Meetinn Location Monday, June 13, 2016 6:15 PM Special Formal Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Executive Session Wednesday, June 15, 2016 5:30 PM Special Formal Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Tuesday, June 21, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, July 5, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Monday, July 18, 2016 4:00 PM Reception Coralville 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting Tuesday, July 19, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, August 2, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, September 6, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, September 20, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, October 4, 2016 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, October 18 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, November 1 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Sent electronically 6/7/16 IP2 Marian From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 11:51 AM To: 'Council Members Cc: Marian Karr; Eleanor M. Dilkes; Simon Andrew Subject: FW: Forest View statement Council Members: Please see the attached statement from North Dubuque, LLC that was emailed to me last night. We will also place this in the City Information Packet this week. Thank you, Geoff Fruin Interim City Manager I City of Iowa City P: 319.356.5013 Web I Facebook JTwitter From: Christopher Diebel[mailto:chris@lpcapublicstrategies.com] Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 6:58 PM To: Geoff Fruin Subject: Forest View statement Geoff, We thought you would appreciate seeing comments we released on behalf of Blackbird Investments tonight in response to the group attacking the Forest View project. Please let us know if you have questions. Best, Chris Diebel Sent from my iPhone Any allegations suggesting that North Dubuque, LLC plans to evict tenants due to the Forest View redevelopment project are false. Providing enhanced housing options for existing residents at no additional cost has always been the cornerstone of this project. Any rule -abiding resident that wants to move into the new community can rest assured that a space will be provided for their homes at no additional charge to them. North Dubuque, LLC will also cover the costs of moving these structures and replacing decks. Some tenants have expressed interest in moving to a sister property on South Riverside Drive called Coles Mobile Home Court. Any existing tenants that choose to do so will be able to move there at no additional charge. Recently, one couple with habitual safety violations and a history of belligerent behavior was served an eviction notice out of ongoing concerns for the community. The action was taken after five speeding violations in an area heavily populated with small children. It in no way had anything to do with pending development plans. Sadly, it has come to our attention that the couple involved has circulated false claims to residents asserting that the entire community would soon receive an eviction notice. Understandably, neighbors were startled by the spread of this misinformation. The Cole family has spent the last week actively responding to community concerns and will continue to do so. A meeting for all of the neighbors has been scheduled next weekend to shed more light on the project, answer any remaining questions and dispel any myths still being circulated. Best, Christopher Diebel, MPA Managing Director of Public Affairs 515.243.9508 x.214 (0) 515.778.8708 (M) chris(a)LPCApublicstratesies.com PLEASE NOTE: THIS EMAIL IS SENT TO PROVIDE THE COUNCIL WITH TIME -SENSITIVE INFORMATION. TO AVOID AN UNINTENDED "MEETING" IN VIOLATION OF THE IOWA OPEN MEETINGS ACT, PLEASE DO NOT "REPLY TO ALL." IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION, PLEASE CALL THE CITY MANAGERS OFFICE AT (319) 356-5010. N ' k THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA �E� ! Tliv UNIVEXITY OFWA f 7, fb RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP MOVING KNOWLEDGE FORWARD The University of Iowa is a leader in research in the areas of medicine and bioengineering, but new discoveries are also being made in the areas of computer modeling, autonomous vehicles, space and weather, and humanities scholarship. Safeguarding Soldiers On the battlefield, every second and every ounce of energy counts. It can mean the difference between success and failure, life and death. So it's essential that the equipment members of the armed forces depend on—from the packs they wear, to the vehicles they ride in—work as intended. To help make sure that happens, Karim Abdel - Malek and his team at the UI Center for Computer Aided Design created SANTOS. This biomechanically accurate "virtual soldier" can be used to test computer renderings of equipment and gear as a preliminary step toward—and at a fraction of the cost of—direct field testing, checking things like freedom of movement and load levels. Abdel -Malek presented his simulations to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as a U.S. Delegate, where he shared the results of his GruntSim research funded by a five-year, $8.6 million project awarded to the Virtual Soldier Research program by the U.S. Navy. Preserving Texts Timothy Barrett's research on paper quality, stability, and aesthetics has helped de- termine how some of the longest -lasting historical papers were made. He and his student co-workers make papers for use in the preservation and conservation of rare books that have a similar look and feel to the historical papers and are designed to last for hundreds if not thousands of years. Barrett and his team made the special paper drat now sits beneath the Charters of Free- dom (The Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Bights, and The Constitution) in their encasements at the National Archives Rotunda in Washington, D.C. - Fighting Cyberbullying Cyberbullying is the fastest-growing form of youth violence, which is why Marizen Ramirez in the College of Public Health researches ways to stop it. Ramirez and her team have developed a smartphone app to track cyber communications of schoolchildren in order to gain a better understanding of the language that constitutes cyberbullying and where online it occurs, so they can help schools do a better job preventing bullying and its adverse impacts on youth. A study co- authored by Ramirez showed that while policies alone cannot completely eradicate bullying, legislation does represent an important part of a comprehensive strategy to prevent bullying. Studying Storms Extreme hydrometeorological events—from hurricanes to heavy rains and flooding— frequently affect the continental United States and can have extensive negative social and economic impact. Gabriele Villarini, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, studies the physical processes responsible far these events, including precipitation patterns, high and low temperature extremes, and tropical and extratropical storms. With a prestigious NSF CAREER award, Villarini hopes to uncover whether these extreme events occur in clusters, with periods of enhanced activity alternating to quieter periods, and if they do cluster, what physical processes are responsible for their behavior. By better understanding past events, it's possible to be better prepared to predict future ones. Regenerating Bones Aliasger Salem, Bighley Professor and Division Head, Pharmaceutics and Translational Therapeutics, in the College of Pharmacy and his research team have developed a bio patch to hale generate and grow damaged bane by delivering the DNA blueprints to surrounding cells. In experiments, the bio patch regrew 44 times more bone tissue in damaged animal skulls than similar implants with no genetic information. It has also stimulated growth in human bone marrow stromal cells. Next, Salem hopes to create a bio platform that promotes new blood vessel growth. Advancing Aviation Tom Schnell (on cover), an Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering and director of the UI Operator Performance Laboratory, researches sensor fusion systems, pilot spatial orientation capability, assessment of operator performance in flight, airwarfare systems, and surface transportation. His most recent work involves a partnership with Rockwell Collins to study how unmanned aircraft systems—more commonly known as drones—might behave autonomously should they lose radio contact with their operators. Supporting Veterans One in eight new mothers may suffer from postpartum depression, which in turn can negatively affect the lives of their babies and families. That is why Michael O'Hara, founder and co-director of the Iowa Depression and Clinical Research Center, started the VA MomMoodBooster Program, which provides a free online treatment program to veteran women suffering from postpartum depression. The six-week program includes sessions on managing mood, increasing pleasant activities, managing negative thoughts, increasing positive thoughts, and planning for the future. TRANSLATING Over the past two years, the University of Iowa Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development has expanded investment for researchers across all disciplines. These resources are intended to help researchers be more competitive and successful in securing funding, to think beyond their disciplines and institutions and join major initiatives to address emerging challenges more creatively, and to shepherd investors toward a successful launch of their ideas into the marketplace. Curing Blindness Spark Therapeutics Inc., whose leadership team includes scientific co-founder and advisor Beverly Davidson, former University of Iowa Roy J. Carver Chair in Biomedical Research, is on the cusp of getting FDA approval to conduct human subjects studies using a virus injected directly into the eye to deliver a correct gene to a patbnt whose original gene is mutated. For its final -stage trial, Spark measured the amount of light a participant needed to navigate a mobility course, which entails following arrows on the floor and avoiding obstacles. After a year, patients treated in both eyes improved by 1.9 light levels, compared with an improvement of 0.2 levels in subjects who hadn't been treated, according to University of Iowa principal investigator Stephen Russell. Diagnosing Faster Emergency room staff need as much information as they can get as they prepare for incoming traffic accident victims. One novel approach gives first responders digital tools to capture and send photographs of the vehicles back to the ER, images than can provide vital clues about the patient's injuries. TraumaHawk is a pilot project developed by Chris Buresh, Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, and project principal investigator Daniel McGehee, director of the Human Factors and Vehicle Safety Research Division at the UI Public Policy Center. The mobile phone app allows state troopers on the scene of a crash to send photos of the damaged vehicle to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. This faster relay of information allows ER physicians and nurses to gain a better sense of the severity of patients' injuries so they have proper rooms, equipment, and personnel available even before the ambulance makes a preliminary medical report. The research is funded by the Iowa Department of Transportation, and the app was developed by Denise Szecsei of the UI Department of Computer Science. Fighting Cystic Fibrosis In 2016, the University of Iowa Research Foundation finalized a license and sponsored research agreement with Pfizer Inc. to support the development of potential gene therapies for cystic fibrosis (CF) by University of Iowa laboratories. Pfizer, through its Genetic Medicines Institute, will collaborate with the labs to develop a potential unique gene therapy for cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease that causes severe damage to the lungs and digestive system. Cystic fibrosis is caused by a defect in a single gene, making gene therapy an attractive approach for attempting to find a potential cure for CF patients. Targeting Cancer How do you outsmart cancer? One way being explored by University of Iowa cancer researcher Kristina Thiel is to target it more SOLUTIONS Improving Hearing Cochlear implants have revolutionized the treatment of hearing loss, but more than 50% of implant recipients experience additional hearing deterioration after surgery. Currently, implants cannot be repositioned to compensate as hearing loss worsens, which limits the quality and range of sounds patients can hear—from music to children's voices—and negatively impacts their quality of life. An accessory created by iotaMotion, a company co-founded by University of Iowa otolaryngologist Marlen Hansen and otolaryngology resident Chris Kaufmann with the help of UI Ventures, seeks to solve this problem by remotely moving the cochlear Implant where H heeds to be when it needs to be adjusted to improve hearing quality. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA RESEARCH The University of Iowa is Iowa's largest comprehensive research university, with a balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It's home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. TOTAL FEDERAL AND NON-FEDERAL RESEARCH FUNDING FY15 (MILLIONS OF DOLLARS) FY13 FY14 FY15 FY15 SPONSORED RESEARCH B�ONSON TYPE rH OERAL AGENCY S (including` ` �LIH): 730/0 Industry: 21% -cation: 9% State: 11% NSF-5�, �„ KnoRand �Pr� Other 15°6 .. Iowa City, IA 5224"i 319-335-2113 Through the University of Iowa Research Foundation and UI Ventures programs, the University of Iowa helps faculty, student, and staff researchers translate their work into commercial products, services, and businesses; secure patents; and license intellectual property. FY15 STARTUPS AND BUSINESS SUPPORT 43 STARTUPS in the pipeline, 18 ADDED THIS YEAR 18 COMPANIES located at UI Research Park's BioVentures Center ( OCCUPANCY) 42 COMPANIES at UI Research Park employing more than i 966 EMPLOYEES With UI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, faculty/student teams completed 54 BUSINESS CONSULTING PROJECTS at 44 C.'- in 6OWWA COUNTIES. FY15 PATENTS AND LICENSING 147 Patent applications filed in FY15 50 patents issued 40 licenses/options $1.5 million in licensing income $1.2 million in patent cost reimbursements .enrva o °eery. gem Ty P Egua ��ib_is sb orb moa=n. I.aom. e..°M.s...a„ FY15 PRODUCT CATEGORIES OOOTOP EIGHT \ Diagnostic: 7% Medical Imaging: 7% Medical -Other: 5% Engineering: 4% L Other: 24% Iowa City Area's 6th Annual CIVIL BIGHTS MOVEMENTS Past & :Present TheDaitvlowan regation Held Unconstitutional`° T MEMEEMENEr /4netepftlQ L!4m 0eaft9hb% w ent Local organizations and While supplies last Eulenspiegel Puppet Show * groups will be available Face Painting by Salon Pro - with resources and fessional Academy * Double information Dutch * And morel dive Entertainment on the Main Stage Funk Daddies 4Pm-6Pm Mercer Park 2701 Bradford Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240 FREE PARKING * PRIZE DRAWINGS * HISTORICAL. DISPLAYS tem [ r CITY OF IOWA CITY IP5 MEMORANDUM DATE: June 8, 2016 TO: Geoff Fruin, Interim City Manager FROM: Jason Havel, City Engineer Sri RE: Asphalt Resurfacing Project 2016 Schedule Introduction: The Asphalt Resurfacing Project 2016 is an annual maintenance project that concentrates on asphalt resurfacing and chipsealing at various locations throughout Iowa City. In addition, the project includes repair of curb and gutter and replacement of curb ramps as needed. History/Back-ground: The Asphalt Resurfacing Project 2016 was bid as a unit price contract, and was awarded to L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. of North Liberty, Iowa. Discussion of Solutions: The anticipated overall construction schedule for the Asphalt Resurfacing Project 2016 runs from mid-June through mid-August, and includes portland cement concrete (PCC), hot mix asphalt (HMA) and chipseal work. A breakdown of the estimated construction schedule is shown below: Beginning June 13th • Brookside Drive (Meadow Street to Eastwood Drive) • Oakcrest Street (Sunset Street to Woodside Drive) • Wade Street (Muscatine Avenue to Wayne Avenue) • Whiting Avenue (Forest Glen to Whiting Avenue Court) Beginning July 11'" • Ronalds Street (Dubuque Street to Governor Street) Beginning August 8`" • Bjaysville Lane (Dubuque Street to East Limits of Bjaysville Lane) • Napoleon Street (Gilbert Street to Soccer Park Road) • North Dodge Street Court (Conklin Lane to East Limits of North Dodge Street Court) • Taft Avenue (Lower West Branch Road to American Legion Road) • Sycamore Street (Kountry Lane to Gilbert Street) Financial Impact: The contract for the Asphalt Resurfacing Project 2016 was awarded in the amount of $975,732.56. Recommendation: Staff recommends proceeding with the schedule as presented. III CITY OF IOWA CITY IP6 MEMORANDUM Date: June 8, 2016 To: Geoff Fruin, Interim City Manager From: Stefanie Bowers, Equity Director (" e J� Re: Staff Follow Up—My Brother's Keeper Initiative Introduction: At its December 15, 2015 meeting date the Council in Resolution 15-390 directed the City Manager to include a discussion of the My Brother's Keeper Initiative (MBK) at the next City Manager's Roundtable, request participants to vet the proposal, and reach a consensus as to whether the City should participate in the program. At the January 6, 2016 City Manager's Roundtable representatives from The Black Voices Project, Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, Johnson County Committee of Disproportionate Minority Youth Contact, Human Rights Commission and the Coalition for Racial Justice discussed MBK and the possibility of an initiative in Iowa City. Roundtable participants were supportive of exploring the possibility with the following noted: 1) it should include girls and young women and not just boys and young men, and 2) the MBK milestones should be gender specific. MBK Initiative: President Obama in February 2014 launched the MBK to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by young men of color. The MBK initiative identifies six milestones that are part of the path to adulthood and are predictive of later success.' It encourages cross - sector collaborations with a commitment from community stakeholders to address educational and employment issues with result based accountability. Id. The six milestones are: Getting a Healthy Start and Entering School Ready to Learn; Reading at Grade Level by Third Grade; Graduating from High School Ready for College and Career; Completing Postsecondary Education or Training; Successfully Entering the Workforce; Keeping Kids on Track and Giving Them Second Chances. Discussion: Youth success and development is dependent upon community support and commitment. The City has made commitments to improve on very important issues as they relate to racial equity and social justice. Current staff and Council initiatives are consistent with some of the six milestones in MBK. The City's current initiatives should be taken into account when considering additional undertakings. Currently the staff and Council have the 7 Strategic Plan Priorities for 2016-2017 and the Report on Equity Action Plan with the Five Areas of Focus for Relationship Building. ' https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/05/30/fact-sheet-reportopportunity-all-my-brother-s-keeper-blueprint-action June S, 2016 Page 2 The Council's 7 Strategic Plan Priorities are 1. Promote a Strong and Resilient Local Economy; 2. Encourage a Vibrant and Walkable Urban Core; 3. Foster Healthy Neighborhoods throughout the City; 4. Maintain a Solid Financial Foundation; 5. Enhance Community Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations; 6. Promote Environmental Sustainability; 7. Advance Social Justice and Racial Equity. The City has the best possibility of improving outcomes for youth in those programs and services that it directly influences. By focusing on the goals and actions of the Report on Equity and the Council's Strategic Plan we can delve more deeply into how well we are performing on current services/programs and how we can improve our overall operations as a City. Recommendation: Staff recommends that we hold off on the MBK and remain focused on the direct actions articulated in the Report on Equity and the Strategic Plan with the possibility of revisiting the MBK proposal in the future. CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: June 6, 2016 To: Iowa City Landlords and Rental Property Managers From: Stefanie Bowers, Human Rights Coordinator Re: Public Assistance Source of Income Under Iowa City's Fair Housing Laws. Please be advised that as of June 1, 2016, it is illegal for any person to discriminate in a real estate transaction against an individual based on his or her participation in the Housing Choice Voucher ("HCV") Program (sometimes called "Section 8") or use of other rental subsidies.' Doing so will allow an injured HCV holder to file a complaint with the Iowa City Human Rights Commission. The amendment was passed by the City Council in February of 2016 to increase fair housing and fair opportunity. A landlord or property manager may not refuse to rent to a tenant soley because the tenant is a HCV holder or uses a rental subsidy. To avoid unlawful discrimination against HCV holders, landlords and property managers should not: • Advertise that they are not renting to HCV or Section 8 tenants. In other words, it is illegal to have on your website: No Section 8 allowed; • Refuse to process a prospective renter's application because he or she has a voucher; • Communicate to realtors/brokers/agents that they do not want to rent to voucher holders; • Treat voucher holders less favorably than other potential tenants by inflating rents or screening such applicants more stringently. The Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance does not require landlords or property managers to rent to a tenant just because he or she is a HCV holder. Landlords and property managers should: • Screen voucher holders as they would any other prospective tenant, using the same neutral criteria (e.g., criminal background checks, prior rental history, credit checks, etc.); • Document the selection criteria used to screen rental applicants to show that the same criteria is used for all applicants; • Have a written policy of the selection criteria used to screen all rental applicants; • Participate in fair housing trainings on a bi-annual basis. The Iowa City Commission on Human Rights would much rather educate landlords and property managers to comply with fair housing laws than to see complaints filed. For questions on fair housing or to request a fair housing training please contact the Iowa City Human Rights Office at 319-356-5022 or 319-356-5015. ' Unless landlord is exclusively a project based Section 8 provider. June 6, 2016 Page 2 For questions on the Housing Choice Voucher Program please contact Housing Authority Administrator Steven Rackis at 319-887-6065. For questions on Housing Code Enforcement please contact Senior Housing Inspector Stan Laverman at 319-356-5135. -I ,-4 CITY OF IOWA CITY 1P8 MEMORANDUM Date: June 9, 2016 To: Geoff Fruin, Interim City Manager From: Stefanie Bowers, Equity Director Re: Develop and implement a Racial and Socioeconomic Equity Review Toolkit Introduction: In November 2015 members of the City Council and City staff attended a 1 -day training led by Julie Nelson, the Executive Director for the Government Alliance on Racial Equity. The training focused on how local governments can work towards racial equity. Discussion: Since that time, the Council's Strategic Plan for 2016 and 2017 has prioritized City work plans and organizational infrastructures. One such item is to develop and implement a racial and socioeconomic equity review toolkit to advance social justice and racial equity. A toolkit is a�Jrocess that involves using a series of questions to review and evaluate programs, policies or initiatives. A racial and socioeconomic equity review toolkit will assist City staff and the Council in working towards racial equity by providing a process that identifies when the City's policies or practices are causing different outcomes for certain populations. Recommendation: The following departments/divisions: Neighborhood and Development Services, Transportation, Police, Human Resources, Human Rights and Finance will serve in a one year pilot use of a review toolkit. The above mentioned departments and divisions have been intentionally selected in the pilot process because they have one or all of the following: 1) the services provided are heavily relied on by communities of color or immigrants; 2) the community has expressed concern on how the services are delivered; or 3) the services provided impact large groups of persons in the community. The draft toolkit below is based on the model by Terry Keleher who is the Thought Leadership and Practice Specialist at Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation.2 1. Where are the decision-making points that affect outcomes? 2. What decisions/actions may be reinforcing the status quo, implicit bias and current inequities? 3. What alternative action options could produce different outcomes? 4. Which action will best advance equity and inclusion? 5. What reminders, supports and accountability systems can be structured into routine practices to keep equity as a high priority? In order to implement the draft toolkit, a CORE team will be formed of City staff. The CORE team will review the draft toolkit prior to implementation and if necessary make any needed adjustments. The CORE Team will include: ' http://www.sea"le.gov/Documents/Departments/RSJI/RacialEquityTwlkit_FINAL August2012.pdf. ' http://grenetwork.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/An-Introduction-to-Racial-Equity-Assessment-Tools.pdf. June 9, 2016 Page 2 Geoff Fruin, Interim City Manager Doug Boothroy, Director Neighborhood and Development Services Chris O'Brien, Director Transportation and Resource Management Sam Hargadine, Chief of Police Karen Jennings, Administrator Human Resources Stefanie Bowers, Director of Equity Dennis Bockenstedt, Director of Finance During the pilot the toolkit will be used to evaluate two current policies, programs or services of each of the above listed divisions/departments and one new policy, program or service of each of the above listed divisions/departments. Interdepartmental teams will further assist in implementing and using the toolkit for the divisions/departments listed above. The Interdepartmental teams will include staff from all levels of the organization. Community input and involvement will include stakeholders who will work with staff on identify benefits or burdens and accountability. A year after the pilot implementation the CORE team, with feedback and input from the Interdepartmental teams, will review its progress in a memo to Council. The memo will evaluate the toolkit track its usage, outline any recommendations for future use, and determine what divisions and departments should be further included in using a toolkit. IP9 Marian Karr From: Simon Andrew Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 2:58 PM To: Marian Karr; Juli Seydell-Johnson; Zac Hall Cc: Geoff Fruin Subject: FW: Notification of Vegetation Management Activities Attachments: Tree Work Notification Letter- DTE.pdf; Oak Wilt and Emerald Ash Borer IA.pdf; 13-E-4- IC.PDF Dear Mayor Throgmorton, In order to provide Iowa City with safe and reliable electric service, contracted tree trimming crews working for MidAmerican Energy Company will be clearing tree limbs from our electric facilities in your community. The area where the work will be performed is shown on the attached map(s). This work is scheduled to begin within the next few weeks. At least 14 days prior to moving into the neighborhoods, all affected properties will be notified by mail. A copy of the letter and inserts is attached. A copy of the brochure is available online. Approximately two days prior to trimming, all affected properties will receive a courtesy telephone call. Immediately before work begins, crews will knock on the door of the affected property and explain what work is needed. If you desire more information about vegetation management at MidAmerican Energy, you may send an e-mail or call toll free 1-888-427-5632. You may also address any concerns about our vegetation management activities by contacting me directly. Sincerely, Jason Ewers Manager, Vegetation Management 515-252-6955 MidAmerican ■Miner a�retr. retamres�ro ronw �ns�. MM/DD/YYYY John Doe 0000 Street City/ town, State- zip code Reference: 0000 Street City/ town, State- zip code Dear Valued Customer: In order to provide safe and reliable electric service, MidAmerican Energy Company must periodically prune or remove trees near its power lines. In the next few weeks, this work will begin in your neighborhood. In addition to this letter, you will receive an automated phone call alerting you of the work. These notifications are to encourage you to contact MidAmerican Energy prior to the line clearance work if you have any questions or concerns about your trees' interaction with the power line conductors. MidAmerican Energy's contractor, Davey Tree Expert, will use our industry's best practices to prune only those limbs that have electric line clearance and safety issues. Vines and vegetation attached to poles and other electrical equipment also will be removed. Trees in the neighborhood near high voltage lines that serve numerous customers will be pruned to ensure safe and reliable service. Customers that request to have trees removed must have the local MidAmerican Energy district forester's approval along with the owner's approval. There is no charge for this service. The debris created by this work will be chipped and hauled away. MidAmerican Energy also will prune tree limbs away from the service line that runs from the pole to your house so that the line can swing freely and the limbs are not putting pressure on your electric service. A brochure explaining our tree pruning practices, inserts concerning oak wilt disease and contact information concerning Emerald Ash Borer are enclosed. If you have underground electric service or do not have trees near MidAmerican Energy's electric lines, you are receiving this letter because your property is connected to the electric system where work will occur. You may notice tree trimming crews working in your neighborhood along the roadside or parked with the crews working in adjacent backyards. While these crews may not need to perform work on your property, MidAmerican Energy wants you to be aware of tree crews working in your area. (OVER PLEASE) If you have any questions or concerns about your trees that may be in conflict with overhead power lines, or if you would like to make MidAmerican Energy aware of specific neighborhood tree issues, please call 888-427-5632 to speak with a customer service representative who will direct your message to your local MidAmerican Energy forester. You also may email treesCa,midamerican.com before we begin our work. Sincerely, M1dAmerican Forestry Services Enclosures (3) Oak wilt is a fungal disease affecting oak trees. One way the disease is spread is by small sap -feeding beetles. To help prevent the spread of oak wilt, MidAmerican has implemented two industry best practices. First, contractors working for MidAmerican Energy will refrain from trimming oak trees March 15 through September 30 each year when the insects are active. Crews will record the "oak skips" during this period and return to trim these trees October through February. Secondly, if oak trees must be trimmed for safety or to maintain service, personnel will seal the cuts made in the oak trees with latex paint to stop the flow of sap. For more information about oak wilt disease, please call us at 1-888-427-5632 or e- mail treesAmidamerican.com. MidAmerican ■NIRar Recently the EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB) has been confirmed at several locations throughout MidAmerican Energy Company's service territory in Iowa and Illinois. If you have any questions about the EAB in Iowa, please contact the Iowa Department of Agriculture at 515-725-1470 or visit www.IowaTreePests.com. For questions in Illinois please contact the Illinois Department of Agriculture at 217-785-5575 or visit hW://www.IllinoisEAB.com. If you have an ash tree that you wish to remove near an electrical conductor, please contact MidAmerican Energy at 888-427-5632 or email trees(&midamerican.com to have a forester review whether assistance can be provided. 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For current facility information, please contact MidAmerican Energy Company. Further, MidAmerican Energy Company disclaims all liability and responsibility for all claims and damages including but not limited to, personal injury, death and property damage, resulting from any authorized or unauthorized use of, or reliance upon, this drawing for any purpose. 06-09-1 W P10 City of Iowa City 2016 Building Statistics Value/Type of Construction January I February 1 March I April May June July August September October November December TOTAL NON-TAXABL Single Family -$ 11085,600 2.631.2251 4,534,025 4,285,494 4,502,146 1 17,036,490 Numberof Permits 41 61 67 Duplex -$ 1,349,870, 420,000 1 1,769,870 Number of Permits 21 1 3 Sororities & Fraternities - $ Number of Permits Multiple Units 3,863,333'. 1,564,850 4,O60,000 1,000,000 10,488,183 Number of Permits 31 41 2l(foundahon) 10 Number of Buildings 31 41 2 9 Number of Dwelling Units 271 171 28 72 Mix- Commer ial/Residenbet Number of Permits 1 Number of Buildings Number of Dwelling units Motels. Hotels -$ 123,500,000 1 23,500,000 Number of Formols 1 1 1 Churches - S 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000 Number of Permits 1 1 Industrial - S 10,700,000 470,000 11,170,000 Number of Permits 1 1 2 Service Stations- $ Number of Permits Hospitals It Institutions- $ 1 Number of Permits Offices, Banks, Prof. -$ 188,000 9,500,000 1,500,000 1 11,188,000 Number of Permits 1 (ounda'on) 1 1 3 Public Works & Utilities - $ Number of Permits Schools -$ 114,000,000 14,000,000 14,000,000 Number of Permits 1 1 Stores & Customer Svc. -$ i 1,916,418 1,976,418 Number of Permits It 1 1 1 Misc. Structures/Fences - $ 1 151,500 151,500 Number of Permits 1 7 7 Remodel, Residential -$ 414,212 895,942 929,851 688,030 6,252,798 9,180,833 Number of Permits 23 23 391 41 39 165 Remodel, Commercial -$ 1,295.544 13,495,592 1,718,550 4.467,960 11,665,395 1 32,643,041 13,419,890 Number of Permits 15 8 13 7 20 63 Remodel, Public Works - $ Number of Permits Accessory Structures 4,000 222,0001 25,000 257,000 Number of Pennits 1 4. 1 6 TOTAL VALUE 73,687,35fi 44,608,092134,067,146 23,026,484 25,908,257 141,297,335 35,419,890 TOTAL PERMITS 451 451 81 69 90 330 Marian Karr From: ECICOG <alicia.presto@ecicog.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 1:05 PM To: Council Subject: Garbage Grapevine 2016 Issue 2 ECICOO r �a r 2016 ISSUE 2 06-09-16 IP11 The Garbage USDA GRANT UPDATE Grapevine is a bimonthly newsletter USDA about solid waste and li recycling in the ECICOG Solid ,WORM Waste In 2015 ECICOG applied for and Comprehensive received funding to provide technical assistance and training to rural Planning Area. landfills in our region. Alicia Presto has been implementing the & Iowa Waste ' program by providing monthly trainings at our four rural landfills, This newsletter i which include the Benton County Landfill, the Iowa County sponsored by the Landfill, the Jones County Transfer Station, and the Tama County Solid Waste Landfill. Commissions in Benton, Iowa, Jon, ` Upcoming Events and Tama Counti In July, trainings will resume and in August the landfills will have an opportunity to train with a nationally renowned solid waste STAFF CONTA compaction trainer at the Benton County Landfill.This fall we will INFORMATIO will host four Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) Open Houses to educate stakeholders and the community about HHMs. Jennifer Fencl - SUMMER LIBRARY READING PROGRAM Solid Waste & Environmental DIAR Services Director li 319-365-9941 _ Ext 131 ,WORM Email Alicia Presto r ECICOG's Summer Library Reading Program is Solid Waste PI starting this week, and the book for this year's program is "Dairy of & Iowa Waste ' a Worm" by Doreen Cronin. The program delivered to area libraries Exchange Reso will be similar to years past by reading the book aloud, providing an Specialist ,.. engaging activity, and the ever -popular treat. The educational 319-365-99` portion of the program will focus on how to create compost and how Ext 121 beneficial compost is in reducing waste and improving our soil. The Email kids will meet the worms through hands-on activities. Nicole Van Nelso Public Informatio Specialist & Medi Contact 319-365-9941 Ext 125 Email Trevor Templemen, who will be teaching ECICOG's Summer Library Reading Program this year. Trevor is working on his Teaching and Learning Graduate Degree at the University of Iowa and this program aligns perfectly with his degree focus. He currently lives in Iowa City with his partner Kari; their three children, Lily, Owen, and Rigby; three dogs; and two cats. Trevor is also a soccer fan and enjoys rock climbing. SUMMER READING PROGRAM SCHEDULE June 10th Belle Plaine June 30th Wyoming 9:30 am 10:00 am June 13th Garrison June 30th Anamosa 2:00 pm 1:00 pm June 15th CCA - Middle Amana July 7th Keystone 10:00 am 2:00 pm June 16th Tama July 13th Clutier 1:30 pm 12:00 pm June 22nd Monticello July 14th Vinton 10:00 am 10:30 am June 29th Williamsburg July 14th Newhall 10:30 am 2:00 pm June 29th Chelsea 3:30 pm ECICOG, 700 16th Street, NE, Suite 301, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 SafeUnsubscribeTM councilna Iowa-city.orQ Forward this email I Update Profile I About our service provider Sent by aliciaprestona,ecicog.ore in collaboration with corm xwC0/IIiK "l10` Try it free today IP12 Minutes Human Rights Commission May 17, 2016 Lobby Conference Room Preliminary Members Present: Eliza Willis, Orville Townsend Sr, Andrea Cohen, Kim Hanrahan, Paul Retish, Shams Ghoneim, Adil Adams. Members Absent: Joe D. Coulter, Karol Krotz. Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers. Recommendations to Council: No. Call to Order: Ghoneim called the meeting to order at 5:32. Minutes from the April 18, 2016 meeting date were approved. Motion Hanrahan, seconded by Townsend. Motion passed 7-0. Co-sponsors for the upcoming Solidarity event to date include the Center for Human Rights, Consultation of Religious Communities, Johnson County Board of Supervisors, United Nations Association Iowa Chapter, and the Muslim Public Affair Council. Bowers will draft correspondence for Council on a resolution in support of LGBTQ communities. Motion Ghoneim, seconded by Hanrahan. Motion passed 7-0. Bios for possible keynotes speakers for the Breakfast will be provided in the next Commission packet. Suggestions so far are Sally Scott, Katrina Sanders, Zac Wahl and Diane Finnerty. Bowers and Retish will meet with the Sheraton staff to discuss the possibility of hosting a fall job fair at the location. The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights is seeking new advisory board members, Townsend reported on the upcoming Reentry Program Fundraiser being held at the First Baptist Church on May 21. Hanrahan spoke on the School District's recent Climate Survey. The results are available on the District's website. She will also participate in the Civil Rights Tour with Henri Harper and youth in the community. Ghoneim reported on the recent talk given by Iowa Civil Rights Activist Mary Beth Tinker at the Iowa City Public Library. Adjournment: 6:49 p.m. Human Rights Commission Attendance Record NAME TERM EXP. 5/19 15 6/16 15 7/21 15 8118 15 9/16 15 10/20 15 11/17 15 12/15 15 1/19 16 2/16 16 3/15 16 4/18 16 5/17 16 Joe D. Coulter 1/1/2019 X X O/E X X X X X X X X X O/E Adil D. Adams 1/1/2019 --- --- --- -- -- -- -- --- O/E O O/E O X Eliza Jane Willis 1/1/2019 --- ---- --- --- ---- --- ---- ---- X O/E X X X Paul Retish 1/1/2017 Orville Townsend, Sr. 1/1/2017 X O/E X X X X X X X X X X X Andrea Cohen 1/1/2018 --- -- --- --- --- --- --- -- X X X X X Kim Hanrahan 1/1/2018 X O/E X X X X X X X X O/E X X Shams Ghoneim 1/1/2018 X X X X X O/E X X O/E X X X X Karol Krotz 1/1/2018 -- --- --- — -- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O Key X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused --- = Vacant Helling Conference Room, City Hall 410 E. Washington Street 1. Call meeting to order. Roll call 2. Approval of minutes from May 17, 2016 meeting 3. Public Comment for items not on the agenda 4. Funding request from Harry Olmstead for ADA event 5. Commission Action Plan a. Juneteenth Planning Committee (June 25, 2016) L Proclamation ii. Awards b. Building and Crossing Bridges Together (October 13, 2016) c. Community Outreach d. Resolutions e. Proclamations 6. Strategic Planning (July 7, 2016) 7. ADA Celebration (July 23, 2016) 8. Potential Keynote Speakers for the Human Rights Breakfast (October 26, 2016) 9. Reports on: a. CIVIC Visit b. Affordable Housing Conference c. Iowa City Pride Celebration d. Job Fair (Retish) e. Iowa City Community School District Equity Committee (Retish, Hanrahan) f. Building Communities (Townsend) g. University of Iowa's Center for Human Rights Board (Ghoneim) It. Human Rights Commission Information L Report on Items from Human Rights Coordinator 10. Adjournment AGENDA CITY OF IOWA CITY Human Rights Commission 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 , June 21, 2016 Tuesday, (3 19) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX 5:30 P.M. www.icgov.org Helling Conference Room, City Hall 410 E. Washington Street 1. Call meeting to order. Roll call 2. Approval of minutes from May 17, 2016 meeting 3. Public Comment for items not on the agenda 4. Funding request from Harry Olmstead for ADA event 5. Commission Action Plan a. Juneteenth Planning Committee (June 25, 2016) L Proclamation ii. Awards b. Building and Crossing Bridges Together (October 13, 2016) c. Community Outreach d. Resolutions e. Proclamations 6. Strategic Planning (July 7, 2016) 7. ADA Celebration (July 23, 2016) 8. Potential Keynote Speakers for the Human Rights Breakfast (October 26, 2016) 9. Reports on: a. CIVIC Visit b. Affordable Housing Conference c. Iowa City Pride Celebration d. Job Fair (Retish) e. Iowa City Community School District Equity Committee (Retish, Hanrahan) f. Building Communities (Townsend) g. University of Iowa's Center for Human Rights Board (Ghoneim) It. Human Rights Commission Information L Report on Items from Human Rights Coordinator 10. Adjournment