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Home My WebLink About2016-06-06 Council minutesCITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: June 15, 2016 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, June 6, 2016, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton. UISG: Simpson, Nelson Staff: Fruin, Andrew, Dilkes, Karr, Yapp, Bockenstedt, Knoche, Hightshoe, Nations, Jordan, Laverman, Ford, O'Brien A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 3d(1) — Housing Exterior Loan Program (HELP) ..... resolution authorizing loan agreements) Council Member Mims raised concerns regarding the 140% median income guideline and landlords who may have LLC's and possible use on multiple properties. Neighborhood Services Coordinator Hightshoe and Senior Housing Inspector Laverman present for discussion. 2. (Consent Calendar # 3d(5) — By -Law changes .... Airport, Community Police Review Board; Historic Preservation; Planning and Zoning; Telecommunications) In response to Mayor Pro tem Botchway, City Clerk Karr responded she would be talking to Council Member Dickens and himself to schedule a Rules Committee meeting prior to the 21 st. 3. (Consent Calendar # 3d(4) —Mercer Park Playground... ) Mayor Pro tem Botchway reported that his son loves the new equipment, but that it seemed hotter that equipment at other playgrounds. 4. (Agenda item # 11 — ordinance ....taxicab regulations and # 12 — resolution ... administrative fees ... taxicabs) In response to Mayor Pro tem Botchway, City Clerk Karr stated the $35 fee is for reduced inspection of new vehicle; explained the surcharge would have to be reflected on the rate card to alert the consumer, noting that TNC's consumers were alerted electronically at the front end of the transaction, 5. (Consent Calendar # 3d(10) —Asphalt resurfacing project 2016... resolution ... awarding contract) In response to Council Member Thomas, Public Works Dir. Knoche stated he will provide a schedule of streets for the next information packet. 6. (Consent Calendar # 3e(1) — resolution ... amending Downtown Urban Renewal Plan area plans ...) Mayor Throgmorton noted this was the first time new Council Members have experienced the process and asked for a brief staff review. Economic Development Coordinator Ford reviewed the procedure to amend an Urban renewal area. Council Work Session June 6, 2016 Page 2 7. (Consent Calendar # 3f(8) — correspondence ... Paula Swygard ... Urban Forest Policy) Mayor Throgmorton stated that the letter encouraged an urban forest policy but felt the real concern was the Douglas Court / Douglas Street sidewalk matter and the impact on trees in the area. Majority of Council requested staff prepare a memo to describe the current course of action, any viable alternatives to address neighbor concerns, and attaching the complete streets policy for Council discussion. 8. (Agenda item # 9 —Workforce Housing Tax Credits ... Mbnark ... 7 S. Linn Street) Council Members stated they had questions for the developer at the formal meeting. Transportation and Resource Management Dir. O'Brien presented a power point. Recycling Coordinator Jordan present for discussion. Council agreed with all the recommendations outlined in the memo and presentation, and requested staff prepares a recommendation to ban single use plastic bags. ACTION: Staff is to proceed with implementation of recommendation presented and report back with strategy and timeline for banning single use plastic bags. (O'Brien) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION Way 19, 26, June 21 ➢ May 19 1. (IP6 — City Attorney memo ... Chauncey Swan Park ... development agreement) Council Member Thomas expressed interest to have Council discussion on amending the agreement. City Atty. Dilkes responded that any amendments required discussion and agreement from the developer. A majority of Council were not interested in pursuing the matter. [Throgmorton and Cole abstaining] 2. (IP2 — memo from Interim City Manager and Sustainability Coordinator ... Climate Change Task Force) in response to Mayor Pro tem Botchway, Interim City Manager Fruin clarified the proposal would involve a Council appointed body, with the same rules and regulations of the previous Ad Hoc committees for the Senior Services and Diversity. Mayor Throgmorton stated July 19 is the scheduled work session date for further discussion on this matter. 3. (1133 memo from Parks and Recreation Dir.... New Recreation Skills Program for Iowa City Sudanese Community.... And IP4 New Summer Fun Program for Teens) Council Member Mims acknowledged the new programs and activities. ➢ May 26 1. (IP4 - Information from Interim City Manager ... Corridor Business Journal... ) Council Member Mms congratulated Protostudios on receiving a $1.5 Million from Iowa Development Authority and Meta Communications on their $775,000 direct financial assistance. 2. (IP5 - press release ... Police Chief ... law enforcement executive of the year) Mayor Pro tem Botchway congratulated Chief Hargadine on the honor. Council Work Session June 6, 2016 Page 3 3. (IP26 — letter ... Iowa City Community School District ... secondary attendance areas) Mayor Throgmorton reported on conversations with three school board members, and asked individuals to contact School Board members and encourage them to facilitate discussions between the Board and Council. ➢ June 2 1. (Late handouts ... email from Eddie Cole to City Clerk ... Listening Post; email from Geoff Fruin to Council Member Cole ... Forest View Mobile Home Park; IPI 4 Sustainable Development Proposed for New "Entrance to the City") Council Member Cole provided information on his concerns regarding a recent eviction notice, and noted a June 11 neighborhood meeting hosted by the developer. Interim City Manager Fruin provided an update on Police Department and Human Rights staff involvement; and discussion on development issues including a relocation plan. Council Members directed staff to arrange a Listening Post at Forest View on Friday evening, June 24. [later re- scheduled]. Council Member Dickens suggested Farmers Market be considered for a future Listening Post location. [Break 6:45 p.m. - Discussion continued after the formal meeting] COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Taylor stated she would be attending an "Invest Health" conference in Philadelphia which looks at health disparities in low income settings. 2. Council Member Thomas stated he will be moderating a neighborhood stabilization session at an upcoming Affordable Housing event in Coralville on June 17'. 3. Council Member Cole requested Council agree to add items to upcoming work sessions: • June 21 - Consideration of an additional $50,000 allocation to Rose Oaks Three agreed to add. June 21 - Major site plan review revisions. In response to questions, the City Attorney stated she will address the topic (not the specific proposal requested by Council Member Cole) as part of the June 21 affordable housing discussion. Majority agreed to wait for memo for further direction. 4. UISG Rep. Simpson stated he would be meeting with Interim City Manager Fruin and Adm. to the City Manager Andrew the next day and was excited for the next year. 5. Mayor Throgmorton reported on the following events: • Alexander School Talent Show; and would be meeting with Principal on issues • Interviewed by Corridor Business Journal editorial board • Mayor's Walk in Lucas Farm neighborhood • Participated in Cyclocross World Cup video Council Work Session June 6, 2016 Page 4 MEETING SCHEDULE 1. City Clerk Karr stated materials for the June 13 and June 15 special meetings would be distributed on Friday, June 10. 2. Mayor Throgmorton noted an Economic Development meeting scheduled for June 14. 3. Council Member Dickens stated he attended a Paratransit meeting the precious week and would be providing materials the City Clerk for information packet distribution. PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS rIP # 4 Info Packet of 6/21 Mayor Throgmorton stated Council the July 5 work session meeting would be discussing form based code; and July 19 further discussion climate change task force. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS / COUNCIL INVITATIONS Mayor Throgmorton reported: • CIVIC visitors from Ukraine would be in the City on June 13th • World Refuge Day on June 18th Meeting ended 10:10 PM.