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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 1, 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, Dilkes, Karr,
Ralston, Ream, Knoche, Ford, O'Brien, Nations, Jordan, Boothroy, Yapp, Rummel.
The Mayor presented: Student Leadership Awards to Horn Elementary students:
Siomara Luna, Zoe Smith, and Whitney Noeller.
Iowa City and Coralville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau President Josh
Schamberger presented the City with a thank you framed print for their leadership and
assistance with the Cyclo cross World Cup held in September.
The Mayor proclaimed: National Native American Heritage Month — November;
Human Rights Commissioner D'Angelo Bailey accepting; Change Your Clock, Change
Your Battery Day — November 6, Fire Lt. Swanson accepting.
Unless otherwise indicated all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete
from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration item 5d(4) a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an operating agreement
between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Downtown Self Supported Municipal
Improvement District (Iowa City Downtown District):
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: October 18 Work Session; October 18 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 — August 18; Economic Development Committee July 12; Housing and
Community Development Commission — August 18; Housing and Community
Development Commission — September 15; Human Rights Commission —
September 20; Parks and Recreation Commission — August 10;
Telecommunications Commission — September 26.
Permit Motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class E Liquor License for L&M Mighty Shop Inc., dba L&M Mighty Shop, 504 E.
Burlington St.; Special Class C Liquor License for The High Ground Cafe LILAC.,
dab High Ground Cafe, 301 E. Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for The High
Ground Cafe LILAC., dab High Ground Cafe, 301 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor
License for Parries, LILAC., dab Clinton Street Social Club, 18'/2 South Clinton St.;
Class C Liquor License for Brice.,LLC, dba Brix, 209 N. Linn St.; Class C Beer
Permit for HWZ L.L.C., dba RTZ Express, 2 Escort Lane; Class E Liquor License for
Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #52, 25 West Burlington St.; Class E Liquor License
for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #51, 323 E. Burlington St.; Class B Liquor License
for Posh Hotel LLC, dba Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 North
Dodge St.; RES. 16-294, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Posh Hotel LLC, dba
Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 North Dodge St.; Class C
Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings, 201 S. Clinton St.;
Class C Liquor License for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar and Deli, 215 E.
Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for 15t and & Main Hospitality LLC, dba
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Pullman, 17 South Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc.,
#67, 760 Ruppert Rd.; Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for
Bob's Your Uncle, Inc., dba Boyd's Grille & Spirits, 2208 N. Dodge St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-295, AWARDING CONTRACT to All
American Concrete for 200,487.25 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION 2016 PROJECT; RES. 16-296,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SILVER SLOPE -
PART TWO, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE; RES. 16-297, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND MOBILITIE, LLC TO USE A PORTION OF CITY STREETS AND PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINES AND A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK; RES.
16-298, DIRECTING THE FILING OF CERTIFICATION UNDER IOWA CODE
SECTION 403.19 FOR THE 2016 END OF YEAR CERTIFICATION OF URBAN
RENEWAL PROJECTS; RES. 16-299, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
2016 ANNUAL URBAN RENEWAL AREA REPORT; RES. 16-300, AUTHORIZING
PROCUREMENT OF OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY; RES.
16-301, NAMING DEPOSITORIES. RES. 16-302, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST STORM WATER DETENTION FACILITY
EASEMENT AND PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENTS PERTAINING TO
"THE QUARTERS AT IOWA CITY"SITE PLAN IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 16-303, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
NOVEMBER 15, 2016, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 924 EAST BLOOMINGTON STREET.
Correspondence: Joshua Scott Hotchkin regarding Iowa City Housing Inspector
Endanger Tenant Lives; Melyssa-Jo Kelly, Joel Gilbertson -White, Amanda Van
Horne regarding Police Chief Search; Mari Harms (x2) regarding Needed sidewalk;
Running public transit on Sundays [Staff response included); Aaron Hinckley
regarding Letter to City about outlot purchase; Lara Laurentis regarding Concerns;
Sharmeen Jones regarding Fw. Heavy Police Surveillance.
Council Member Dickens abstained due to a conflict of interest on the following item:
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-304, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN OPERATING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN SELF
SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN
DISTRICT). The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, with the following division
of roll call vote: The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway.
Nays: None. Abstained: Dickens.
The following individuals appeared regarding the Police Chief search: Melyssa-Jo
Kelly, PO Box 2663; Joel Gilbertson -White, 821 Spencer Dr.; Rachel Messer; UISG
Liaison Jacob Simpson; and Audrey Keith. The following individuals appeared regarding
a temporary pilot program for licensed food trucks: Kyle Sieck, Iowa City Mobile Vending
Association; Anthony Brown; Charles Jones, Cedar Rapids.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Section
2G, Form -Based Development Standards; Section 5B, Sign Regulations; Section 3C,
Design Review; and Section 9C, Sign Definitions. Neighborhood Services Department
Building Specialist Ream presented a power point and responded to questions. The
following individuals appeared: Nancy Bird, Iowa City Downtown District; and Nate
Kaeding appeared. Correspondence from Nate Kaeding accepted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Zoning Code, Section 2G, Form -Based Development Standards; Section 5B, Sign
Regulations; Section 3C, Design Review; and Section 9C, Sign Definitions, be given
first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning property from
Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone and Public (P-1) to Riverfront Crossings — South
Gilbert District (RFC -SG) Zone for approximately 8.52 acres located at 1225 S. Gilbert
Street, 1301 S. Gilbert Street, and 1201 S. Gilbert Street (REZ16-00002). Moved by
Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to continue public hearing to November 15 on the
ordinance conditionally rezoning property from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone and
Public (P-1) to Riverfront Crossings — South Gilbert District (RFC -SG) Zone for
approximately 8.52 acres located at 1225 S. Gilbert Street, 1301 S. Gilbert Street, and
1201 S. Gilbert Street.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, to defer to November 15, an ordinance
conditionally rezoning property from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone and Public (P-1)
to Riverfront Crossings — South Gilbert District (RFC -SG) Zone for approximately 8.52
acres located at 1225 S. Gilbert Street, 1301 S. Gilbert Street, and 1201 S. Gilbert
Street.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-305, 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
ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA
CITY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN PROJECT. Transportation Planner Ralston present for
discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that ORD. 16-4781, RENEWING AND
CONTINUING THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT,
ERECT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AN ELECTRIC
LIGHT AND POWER SYSTEM TO FURNISH, DELIVER AND SELL ELECTRIC
ENERGY TO SAID CITY AND ITS INHABITANTS FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS, be
passed and adopted.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, that ORD. 16-4682, RENEWING AND
CONTINUING THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT,
ERECT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, A NATURAL GAS
SYSTEM TO FURNISH, DELIVER AND SELL NATURAL GAS TO SAID CITY AND ITS
INHABITANTS FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS, be passed and adopted. Mark
Reinders, Franchise Manager for MidAmerican, appeared.
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. 16-4683, AMENDING TITLE 16, PUBLIC WORKS, CHAPTER 3,
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CITY UTILITIES, ARTICLE H, SOLID WASTE, TO REQUIRE APARTMENT BUILDINGS
TO PROVIDE RECYCLING SERVICES TO TENANTS, ALLOW FOR THE CURBSIDE
COLLECTION OF FOOD WASTE, PROHIBIT LANDFILLING OF TELEVISIONS AND
COMPUTER MONITORS AND REQUIRE MATERIALS BEING DISPOSED OF AT THE
LANDFILL TO BE SECURED, 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 Mims, seconded by Thomas, 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. 16-4684, AMENDING TITLE 3, "FINANCES, TAXATION AND
FEES", CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES
AND PENALTIES", SECTION 8, "PARKING VIOLATIONS" TO ADD A DESCRIPTION
TO 'PARKING RAMP FEES" STATING THAT COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE
PARKING PERMITS AT NO CHARGE AND TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF THE
SECTION TO 'PARKING', be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims,
seconded by Cole, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
The Mayor noted that the following appointments to Boards and Commissions:
appointments will be readvertised: Board of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1,
2017 — January 1, 2022; Human Rights Commission for a three year January 1, 2017 —
January 1, 2020. The Mayor also noted that no applications were received for the
following vacancies and all will be readvertised: Appeals, Board of, for a five-year term
January 1, 2017- December 31, 2021; Parks and Recreation Commission for two
vacancies to fill four year terms January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2021; Public Art Advisory
Committee for two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2017 — January 1,
2020; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1,
2017 — December 21, 2020; Telecommunications Commission for an unexpired term,
upon appointment — July 1, 2017. 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: Senior Center Commission
for an unexpired term, upon appointment — December 21, 2018; Airport Zoning
Commission for an unexpired term, upon appointment — December 21, 2021; Airport
Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 21,
2020; Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon appointment -
December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised); Historic Preservation Commission for a
Jefferson St. representative to fill a three-year term, March 29, 2016 — July 1, 2019
(New District formed). Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
November 9, 2016.
Council Member Taylor reported on Council Member Thomas and her attending the
award ceremony with City staff recognizing the City as a Healthy State Initiative
Founder; and that four signs will be provided to the City for posting
Council Member Thomas added comments on the keynote speaker and statistics
provide don the impact of a healthy City; and noted the message reinforced the
message from Jeff Speck on a walkable community
Mayor Pro tem Botchway noted the upcoming election and encouraged everyone to
vote; stated his excitement for the Witching Hour Festival on November 4-5; reported he
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had a lot of fun on his son's first Halloween; and acknowledged upcoming Veteran Day
events.
Council Member Dickens echoed comments on voting, and stated it was one of our
greatest responsibilities; stated he found Jeff Speck a very impressive speaker and
shared he walked form downtown Chicago to Wrigley Field the previous week and
watched neighborhoods change and the blend of 14 story buildings in the middle of a
row of brownstones; and reported he was one of the first to text City Manager Fruin
when his face appeared in the Cubs crowd on Sunday evening.
Council Member Cole stated he and Council Member Mims would be attending the
induction ceremony in Des Moines for Iowa City Police Community Service Officer
Henry Harper on November 4; encouraged people to view the Jeff Speck presentation
on City Channel 4; and stated he would be attending the dance gala at the University of
Iowa Space Place Theater.
Mayor Throgmorton mentioned he would be meeting with Coralville Mayor Lundell
and North Liberty Mayor Nielsen on November 9; he and City Manager Fruin would be
meeting with Cedar Rapids Mayor Corbett and City Manager Pomeranz on November
10; he and Council Member Mims is arranging a meeting with School Board Members
Lynch and Deloach and other Board Members; and stated he would be introducing five
recipients of the Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award on Tuesday, November 8.
Asst. to the City Manager Andrew reported he appreciated attending the Healthy
Hometown event mentioned by Council Members Taylor and Thomas, and stated the
City was well represented by Parks & Recreation Dir. Seydell-Johnson and
Neighborhood Services Neighborhood Coordinator Hightshoe.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn regular meeting back to the
work session 8:35 p.m.
Jam A. Throgmorton, Ma
Mahan -K. Karr, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM -
Date: October 26, 2016
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 18, 2016, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole. Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Simpson, Nelson
Staff: Fruin, Dilkes, Andrew, Karr, Havel, Yapp, Boothroy, Hightshoe, Knoche,
Bockenstedt, Jordan, O'Brien, Seydell-Johnson, Rummel
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
LACINA MEADOWS WATER SUPPLY
Public Works Dir. Knoche presented a power point. City Manager Fruin and City Attorney
Dilkes responded to questions.
ACTION: Staff noted questions and concerns regarding the water supply and will
continue to work with the State and homeowners on a solution. Staff will present to
Council on a more formal basis this winter. (Knoche)
DISCUSS FUTURE ACTIONS CONCERNING DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT [late handouts]
Mayor Throgmorton noted an October 14 memo from him and distributed in late handouts, and
asked for support of scheduling a special two-hour work session on the topic. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin and City Attorney Dilkes responded to
questions. After discussion a majority directed the City Manager and City Attorney to present a
memo and schedule further discussion at the November 1 work session.
ACTION: Agenda items for November 1 work session (Karr)
CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 4d(1) Asphalt Resurfacing Project and # 4de(1) Sign Code) City
Clerk Karr noted two late handouts showing a revised project cost for the Asphalt
Resurfacing comment; and a revised title to the motion setting a public hearing for the
sign code.
(Consent Calendar # 4f(7) Correspondence from Kyle Sieck Iowa City Mobile Vending
Association .... Food trucks) In response to Mayor Throgmorton, City Manager Fruin
summarized previous discussions with Mr. Sieck for a pilot project in the downtown area
and the need for a Code amendment if Council is interested in pursuing the request.
Individual Council Members expressed their views and directed the City Manager's office
to provide a background memo on food trucks and mobile vending regulations in Iowa
City for further discussion at the November 1 work session. Council Member Mims
reviewed the current Council policy for requesting staff to provide additional information
based on interest of at least three Council Members.
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INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (October 6,13]
➢ October 6
None
➢ October 13
1. (1134 City Clerk .... KXIC Radio Show) Majority agreed to the following schedule:
Wednesday
October 19 — Cole
October 26 — Mims
November 2 — Dickens
November 9 — Mims
November 16 — Taylor
November 23 — Thomas
November 30 — Throgmorton
December 7 — Mims
In addition we are adding a 7:15 — 7:45 AM the first and third Friday of each month:
Friday
October 21 — Throgmorton
November 4 — Botchway
November 18 — Botchway
December 2 — Cole
December 16 — Dickens
2. (IP5 Equity Dir. ...Diversity Implementation and Status on Racial Equality and Diversity
Initiative...) In response to Mayor Pro tem Botchway, City Manager Fruin stated that it is
difficult to schedule all staff for the cultural competency training due to scheduling
conflicts and attendance is tracked throughout the year and the next time training is
offered new people are sent.
Mayor Throgmorton noted the revised work session agenda and that items such as:
• council time
• meeting schedule
• pending work session topics
• upcoming community events / council invitations
now appear under "Council Time" at the end of the formal meeting.
Meeting ended 6:15 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS -10/18/16
Iowa City City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton presiding.
Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
ITEM 2. STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS: Mark Twain Elementary students -Elijah
Morris, Hayate Mustefa, Anthony Rodriguez.
ITEM 3. PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor proclaimed: United Nations Day -October 24,
Iowa U.N. Association Board Member Andrea Cohen accepting; National Disability
Employment Awareness Month — October, Human Rights Commission Member Adil
Adams accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
ITEM 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: ITEM 4a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk; October 4 Work Session; October 4
Regular Formal Official & Complete. ITEM 4b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards
and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only
upon separate Council action): Community Police Review Board — September 13;
Parks and Recreation Commission — June 8; Planning and Zoning Commission —
September 1; Telecommunications Commission — August 29. ITEM 4c. Permit Motions
and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Renewal: Class C Liquor License
for JOBSITE, LLC., dba JOBSITE, 928 Maiden Ln.; Class C Liquor License for HMDS
Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Court; Class C Liquor License for
TLC Ominibus, Inc., dba Forbidden Planet, 111 S. Dubuque St. Special Class C Liquor
License for FilmScene, dba FilmScene, 118 E. College St., Suite 101; Outdoor Service
Area for FilmScene, dba FilmScene, 118 E. College St., Suite 101; Class C Liquor
License for Suzster, Inc., dba Club Car, The, 122 Wright St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for India Cafe Corporation, dba India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.; Class E
Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530
Westwinds Dr. Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores,
Inc. #034, 2765 Commerce Dr. New: Class C Liquor License for Restaurante
Mexicano, dba EI Senor Cactus, 1534 S. Gilbert St., Suite 100; Class C Liquor License
for Dai Holdings LLC., dba Mekong Asian Restaurant, 5 Sturgis Corner Dr. Suite 100;
Class C Liquor License for Avocado Mexican Bar & Grill, dba Avocado; Mexican Bar &
Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Road. ITEM 4d. Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-285,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT 2015;
RES. 16-286, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2016 DRAIN TILE PROJECT; RES.
16-287, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE
SOUTH PART 2 CABLE INSTALLATION; RES. 16-288, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER BOILER REPLACEMENT
PROJECT 2015; RES. 16-289, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
AUTOMATIC VEHICLE LOCATION (AVL) SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT; RES. 16-290, AUTHORIZING A
CONTRACT FOR CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICES WITH US BANK; RES
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16-291, ADOPTING THE BOND DISCLOSURE AND POST ISSUANCE COMPLIANCE
POLICIES FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. ITEM 4e. Setting Public Hearings: Setting
a public hearing for November 1 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code,
Section 2G, Form -Based Development Standards; Section 5B, Sign Regulations;
Section 3c, Design Review; and Section 9C, Sign Definitions. Setting a public hearing
for November 1 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning property from Intensive
Commercial (CI -1) Zone and Public (p-1) to Riverfront Crossings — South Gilbert District
(RFC -SG) Zone for approximately 3.25 -acres located at 1225 S. Gilbert Street and
approximately 1.3 -acres located at 1301 S. Gilbert Street and to amend the conditional
zoning agreement for an approximately 3.97 acre property located at 1201 S. Gilbert
Street (REZ16-00002). ITEM 4f. Correspondence: Tom Newport regarding Iowa City
doesn't have Uber or Lyft? [Staff response included]; Lara Laurentis (x2) regarding
Auto Response from City Council of Iowa City Mailbox (suggestions for next meeting)
[Staff responses included]; Mary Gravitt regarding Trash Removal [Staff responses
included]; Jacob Simpson and Benjamin Nelson, UISG Council Liaisons regarding
Landlord — Tenant Relations and Housing Quality; Linda Dykstra, Iowa City
Landscaping regarding Sycamore Project [Staff response included]; Angela Lambertz;
Tracy Randall Titus; Jane Stewart; Rachel Messer; Lisa Heineman; Cole Cecil; Joel
Gilbertson -White (x2), Audrey Keith regarding Police Chief Search [Staff response
included]; Kyle Sieck (x2), Iowa City Mobile Vending Association: Temporary Pilot
Program for licensed food trucks; Dennis Byrnes (x2): Ref On Street parking on Ireland
Drive and Killarney Road Proposal [See 4f(9)] [Staff response included]; Acting Sr.
Transportation Engr. Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs
on the north side of Killarney Road and the south side of Ireland Drive; Acting Sr.
Transportation Engr. Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign at the intersection
of Herbert Hoover Highway SE and Hanks Drive, (1) STOP sign at the intersection of
Herbert Hoover Highway SE and Thunder Gulch Road, (2) YIELD signs at the
intersection of Hanks Drive and Unbridled Avenue, (2) YIELD signs at the intersection of
Hanks Drive and Grindstone Drive, (2) YIELD signs at the intersection of Thunder Gulch
Road and Barbaro Avenue, (2) YIELD signs at the intersection of Thunder Gulch Road
and Unbridled Avenue; Acting Sr. Transportation Engr. Planner regarding Removal of
NO PARKING ANY TIME EXCEPT SATURDAY EVENING AND SUNDAY MORNING
signs, north of Lower West Branch Road SE, on the west side of Brentwood Drive, the
east side of Broadmoor Lane and the north side of St. Patrick Drive; Rick Kaster
regarding Welcome to Iowa City; Tracey Achenbach regarding Media Event — State
Housing Trust Fund Marks 20 '000th Affordable Housing United Assisted, located in Iowa
City.
ITEM 5. COMMUNITY COMMENT: Public Access Television (PAN) Executive Dir.
Gerardo Sandoval introduced himself, thanked Council for their support of Channel 18,
and announced the return of bike -in theater on Friday, October 21. Kyle Sieck,
representing Local Burrito and the Iowa City Mobile Vending Association, requested
Council consideration of a 90 day pilot program expanding food truck service in
downtown Iowa City. Mayor Throgmorton summarized discussion at work session that
Council would be discussing the request at the November 1 work session. Crissy
Canganelli, Executive Dir. of Shelter House, thanked Council for their support of the
housing voucher amendment at their October 18 meeting. Roger Knight, 320 E.
Washington St., appeared encouraging enforcement of a noise ordinance downtown
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and raised concerns on wheelchair access restrooms at the Robert A. Lee Recreation
Center and public urination.
ITEM 6a. ORD. 16-4680 AMENDING 1-9-313 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
ADD RECENTLY ANNEXED PROPERTY TO PRECINCTS 8, 10 AND 24. Waived
second consideration. PASSED AND ADOPTED.
ITEM 7. RES. 16-292, 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 APPLIED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES OF
PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR IOWA CITY
NATURAL AREAS MASTER PLAN PROJECT.
ITEM 8. RES. 16-293, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HOUSING TRUST FUND OF
JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE CONTRIBUTION AND USE OF $500,000 FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
ITEM 9. Ordinance renewing the franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy Company,
its successors and assigns, to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City
of Iowa City, an electric light and power system to furnish, deliver and sell electric
energy to said city and its inhabitants for a period of ten years. SECOND
CONSIDERATION.
ITEM 10. Ordinance renewing the franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy Company,
its successors and assigns, to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City
of Iowa City, a natural gas system to furnish, deliver and sell natural gas to said city and
its inhabitants for a period of ten years. SECOND CONSIDERATION.
ITEM 11. Ordinance amending Title 16, Public Works, Chapter 3, City Utilities, Article H,
Solid Waste, to require apartment buildings to provide recycling services to tenants,
allow for the curbside collection of food waste, prohibit landfilling of televisions and
computer monitors and require materials being disposed of at the landfill to be secured.
FIRST CONSIDERATION. The following individuals appeared: UISG representative
Jamie Porter; UISG liaison Jacob Simpson. Correspondence accepted from Vicki
Dunbar.
ITEM 12. Ordinance amending Title 3, "Finances, Taxation and Fees", Chapter 4,
"Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties", Section 8, "Parking
Violations" to add a description to "Parking Ramp Fees" stating that council members
will receive parking permits at no charge and to change the title of the section to
"parking". FIRST CONSIDERATION.
ITEM 13. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Airport Zoning Commission for an unexpired
term upon appointment — December 21, 2021, no applications, re -advertise; Airport
Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 21,
2020, no applications, re -advertise; Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for an unexpired
term, upon appointment - December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised), no applications,
re -advertise;. Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative for a
three-year term, March 29, 2016 -July 1, 2019 (New District formed), no applications, re -
advertise.
ITEM 14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Previous: Appeals, Board of, for a five-
year term January 1, 2017- December 31, 2021; Board of Adjustment for a five-year
term, January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2020; Human Rights Commission for a three year
January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2020; Parks and Recreation Commission for two
vacancies to fill four year terms January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2021; Public Art Advisory
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Committee for two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2017 — January 1,
2020; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1,
2017 — December 21, 2020; Telecommunications Commission for an unexpired term,
upon appointment — July 1, 2017. Applications must be received by 5:OOp.m.,
Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Senior Center Commission for an unexpired term, upon
appointment — December 21, 2018. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 9, 2016.
Adjourned 8:15 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities ig on fie in the office of the City Clerk.
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor /%_ C
s/Mariiaan/ K. Karr, City
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 18, 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, Dilkes, Karr,
Knoche, O'Brien, Jordan, Seydell-Johnson, Hightshoe, Rummel.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Mark Twain Elementary
students: Elijah Moms, Hayate Mustefa, Anthony Rodriguez.
The Mayor proclaimed: United Nations Day - October 24, Iowa U.N. Association
Board Member Andrea Cohen accepting; National Disability Employment Awareness
Month — October, Human Rights Commission Member Adil Adams accepting.
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 amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: October 4 Work Session; October 4 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Community Police Review Board — September 13; Parks and Recreation
Commission — June 8; Planning and Zoning Commission — September 1;
Telecommunications Commission — August 29.
Permit Motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for JOBSITE, LLC., dba JOBSITE, 928 Maiden Ln.
Class C Liquor License for HMDS Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland
Court; Class C Liquor License for TLC Ominibus, Inc., dba Forbidden Planet, 111 S.
Dubuque St.; Special Class C Liquor License for FilmScene, dba FilmScene, 118 E.
College St., Suite 101; Outdoor Service Area for FilmScene, dba FilmScene, 118 E.
College St., Suite 101 Class C Liquor License for Suzster, Inc., dba Club Car, The,
122 Wright St.; Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe Corporation, dba India
Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.; Class E Liquor License for Faraway Stores, Inc., dba
Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class E Liquor License for
Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #034, 2765 Commerce Dr. New:
Class C Liquor License for Restaurante Mexicano, dba EI Senor Cactus, 1534 S.
Gilbert St., Suite 100; Class C Liquor License for Dai Holdings LLC., dba Mekong
Asian Restaurant, 5 Sturgis Corner Dr. Suite 100; Class C Liquor License for
Avocado Mexican Bar & Grill, dba Avocado Mexican Bar & Grill, 1857 Lower
Muscatine Road.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-285, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT 2015; RES. 16-286, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE 2016 DRAIN TILE PROJECT; RES. 16-287, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE SOUTH PART 2 FIBER
CABLE INSTALLATION PROJECT; RES. 16-288, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER BOILER REPLACEMENT
PROJECT 2015; RES. 16-289, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR AUTOMATIC VEHICLE LOCATION (AVL) SYSTEM FOR THE
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TRANSPORTATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT; RES. 16-
290, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR CREDIT CARD PROCESSING
SERVICES WITH US BANK; RES. 16-291, ADOPTING THE BOND DISCLOSURE
AND POST ISSUANCE COMPLIANCE POLICIES FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for November 1 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Section 2G, form -based development
standards; Section 513, Sign Regulations; Section 3C, Design Review; and Section
9C, Sign Definitions; Setting a public hearing for November 1 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning property from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone and Public (P-
1) to Riverfront Crossings — South Gilbert District (RFC -SG) Zone for approximately
3.25 -acres located at 1225 S. Gilbert Street and approximately 1.3 -acres located at
1301 S. Gilbert Street and to amend the conditional zoning agreement for an
approximately 3.97 acre property located at 1201 S. Gilbert Street. (REZ16-00002).
Correspondence: Tom Newport regarding Iowa City doesn't have Uber or Lyft?
[Staff response included]; Lara Laurentis (x2) regarding Auto Response from City
Council of Iowa City Mailbox (suggestions for next meeting) [Staff responses
included]; Mary Gravitt regarding Trash Removal [Staff responses included]; Jacob
Simpson and Benjamin Nelson, UISG Council Liaisons regarding Landlord — Tenant
Relations and Housing Quality; Linda Dykstra, Iowa City Landscaping regarding
Sycamore Project [Staff response included]; Angela Lambertz; Tracy Randall Titus;
Jane Stewart; Rachel Messer; Lisa Heineman; Cole Cecil; Joel Gilbertson -White
(x2) regarding Police Chief Search [Staff response included], Audrey Keith; Kyle
Sieck, Iowa City Mobile Vending Association (x2) regarding Temporary Pilot
Program for licensed food trucks; Dennis Byrnes (x2) regarding Ref On Street
parking on Ireland Drive and Killarney Road Proposal [See 4f(9)] [Staff response
included]; Acting Sr. Transportation Engr. Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING ANY TIME signs on the north side of Killarney Road and the south side of
Ireland Drive; Acting Sr. Transportation Engr. Planner regarding Installation of (1)
STOP sign at the intersection of Herbert Hoover Highway SE and Hanks Drive, (1)
STOP sign at the intersection of Herbert Hoover Highway SE and Thunder Gulch
Road, (2) YIELD signs at the intersection of Hanks Drive and Unbridled Avenue, (2)
YIELD signs at the intersection of Hanks Drive and Grindstone Drive, (2) YIELD
signs at the intersection of Thunder Gulch Road and Barbaro Avenue, (2) YIELD
signs at the intersection of Thunder Gulch Road and Unbridled Avenue; Acting Sr.
Transportation Engr. Planner regarding Removal of NO PARKING ANY TIME
EXCEPT SATURDAY EVENING AND SUNDAY MORNING signs, north of Lower
West Branch Road SE, on the west side of Brentwood Drive, the east side of
Broadmoor Lane and the north side of St. Patrick Drive; Rick Kaster regarding
Welcome to Iowa City; Tracey Achenbach regarding Media Event — State Housing
Trust Fund Marks 20,000 Affordable Housing United Assisted, located in Iowa
City.
Public Access Television (PATV) Executive Dir. Gerardo Sandoval, introduced
himself, thanked Council for their support of Channel 18, and announced the return of
bike -in theater on Friday, October 21. Kyle Sieck, representing Local Burrito and the
Iowa City Mobile Vending Association, requested Council consideration of a 90 day pilot
program expanding food truck service in downtown Iowa City. Mayor Throgmorton
summarized discussion at work session that Council would be discussing the request at
the November 1 work session. Crissy Canganelli, Executive Dir. of Shelter House,
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thanked Council for their support of the housing voucher amendment at their October 18
meeting. Roger Knight, 320 E. Washington St., appeared encouraging enforcement of
a noise ordinance downtown and raised concerns on wheelchair access restrooms at
the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center and public urination.
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. 16-4680, AMENDING 1-9-313 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO ADD RECENTLY ANNEXED PROPERTY TO PRECINCTS 8, 10 AND 24. 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 Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-292, 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
APPLIED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA TO PROVIDE
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR IOWA CITY NATURAL AREAS MASTER PLAN
PROJECT. Parks & Recreation Dir. Seydell-Johnson present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-293, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
HOUSING TRUST FUND OF JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE CONTRIBUTION AND
USE OF $500,000 FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that ordinance renewing and continuing
the franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, to
acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Iowa City, an electric light
and power system to furnish, deliver and sell electric energy to said city and its
inhabitants for a period of ten years, be given second vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that ordinance renewing and continuing
the franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, to
acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Iowa City, a natural gas
system to furnish, deliver and sell natural gas to said city and its inhabitants for a period
of ten years, be given second vote.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, that ordinance amending Title 16,
Public Works, Chapter 3, City Utilities, Article H, Solid Waste, to require apartment
buildings to provide recycling services to tenants, allow for the curbside collection of
food waste, prohibit landfilling of televisions and computer monitors and require
materials being disposed of at the landfill to be secured, be given first vote.
Transportation and Resource Management Dir. O'Brien present for discussion. The
following individuals appeared: UISG representative Jamie Porter; UISG liaison Jacob
Simpson. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Botchway,
seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Vicki Dunbar.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 3,
"Finances, Taxation and Fees", Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds,
Fines and Penalties", Section 8, "Parking Violations" to add a description to "Parking
Ramp Fees" stating that Council members will receive parking permits at no charge and
to change the title of the section to "Parking," be given first vote.
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The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following Board and
Commission vacancies, and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Commission for an
unexpired term upon appointment — December 21, 2021; Airport Zoning Brd. of
Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 21, 2020; Airport
Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for I an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31,
2018.(Formerly advertised); Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three-year term, March 29, 2016 -July 1, 2019 (New District
formed). 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. More information
may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.]
The Mayor noted previously announced vacancies: Appeals, Board of, for a five-
year term January 1, 2017- December 31, 2021; Board of Adjustment for a five-year
term, January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2020; Human Rights Commission for a three year
January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2020; Parks and Recreation Commission for two
vacancies to fill four year terms January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2021; Public Art Advisory
Committee for two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2017 — January 1,
2020; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1,
2017 — December 21, 2020; Telecommunications Commission for an unexpired term,
upon appointment — July 1, 2017. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Senior Center Commission for an unexpired term, upon
appointment — December 21, 2018. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 9, 2016.
Council Member Cole reminded the public of a presentation by Author Jeff Speck
scheduled for Monday, the 24th, at the Public Library, on street design, walkability and
bikability.
Council Member Dickens reported on attending "Book of Mormon" at Hancher and
seeing John Hiatt at the Englert, and noting how lucky we are here in Iowa City to have
these events.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway noted the Step Afrika performance scheduled for October
20, at Hancher; stated Farmers Market ends the last week -end in October; remarked on
the ICAD breakfast held that morning and Dr. Sirolli's comments on public input; and his
participation in the panel discussion on social justice issues held at the Unitarian
Universalist Church.
Council Member Mims reported on attending "Building and Crossing Bridges"
presentations, and thanked Mayor Throgmorton and Mayor Pro tem Botchway for their
participation; noted the Iowa's Creative Corridor reception held the previous evening
and the kick-off of their new program the "Wingman Project'; commented on the ICAD
breakfast held earlier that morning; noted an invitation from the Housing Trust Fund for
an event on October 19; and urged bicyclists to be well lit and drivers to use extra
caution during the evenings.
Council Member Thomas also commented on the ICAD breakfast and presentation
by Dr. Sirolli.
Council Member Taylor stated she would be attending the Housing Trust Fund event
on October 19; and reported on her attendance at the Senior Center appreciation event
and congratulated the Center on their 35th anniversary.
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Mayor Throgmorton mentioned the upcoming Human Rights Breakfast on October
26; the joint entities meeting on October 24 and presentation by Jeff Speck at that
meeting and then later at the Public Library; Voxman Music Building ribbon cutting on
October 21; and the Center for Worker Justice fundraiser held at St. Patricks on
October 14. In response to Mayor Throgmorton the following subjects were identified
for the November 1 work session: redevelopment of North Dubuque Street/Forest
View/Comp Plan; local food trucks, Climate Change Task Force; and downtown
development concerns. The work session would start at 5:30 to allow some staff and
Council Members to attend an awards ceremony in Ankeny, and work session
discussion could continue after the formal meeting if necessary.
Council Member Thomas noted the letter from UISG on the Consent Calendar
regarding tenant relations and housing quality and questioned a response. Asst. to the
City Manager Andrew stated a meeting of UISG and City staff will be held and a written
response provided after that meeting.
City Manager Fruin reported that the police chief semi-finalists will be interviewed in
the next few weeks and finalists will be named shortly, along with plans for community
interaction in November.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn regular meeting 8:15 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk