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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-19 Bd Comm minutes09-1 CITY OF IOWA CITY 3= MEMORANDUM Date: 9/13/17 To: Mayor and City Council From: Staff Member of Community Police Review Board Re: Recommendation from Community Police Review Board At their September 12, 2017 meeting the Community Police Review Board made the following recommendation to the City Council: (1) Accept CPRB #17-01 Additional action (check one) X No further action needed Board or Commission is requesting Council direction Agenda item will be prepared by staff for Council action S:REM".doc Final/Approved COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD MINUTES — August 29, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Orville Townsend called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Monique Green, Donald King, David Selmer, Mazahir Salih (5:32) MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Pat Ford, Staff Kellie Fruehling/Chris Olney OTHERS PRESENT: Capt. Bill Campbell ICPD RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL (1) Accept CPRB #17-01 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by King, seconded by Green, to adopt the consent calendar as presented or amended Minutes of the Meeting on 08/08/17 ICPD GO#99-10 (Domestic Violence) ICPD GO#08-08 (Weapons) ICPD GO#00-03 (Less Lethal Impact Munitions) Motion carried, 4/0, Salih absent. NEW BUSINESS None OLD BUSINESS None PUBLIC DISCUSSION None BOARD INFORMATION Green requested a possible reschedule to the Decemberl2th tentative meeting date. Staff response by Fruehling that it could be looked at closer to the time. STAFF INFORMATION None CPRB Aug 29, 2017 Page 2 EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by King, seconded by Green to adjourn into Executive Session based on Section 21.5(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that government body's possession or continued receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in confidential personnel records of public bodies including but not limited to cities, boards of supervisors and school districts, and 22-7(5) police officer investigative reports, except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the Code; and 22.7(18) Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are made to a government body or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of government, to the extent that the government body receiving those communications from such persons outside of government could reasonably believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that government body if they were available for general public examination. Motion carried, 4/0. Salih Absent Open session adjourned at 5:32 P.M. REGULAR SESSION Returned to open session at 5:44 P.M. Motion by Salih, seconded by Green to accept CPRB Complaint #17-01 as amended and forward report to City Council. Motion Carried 4/0/1, Selmer Abstained. Motion by Salih, seconded by Green to set the level of review for CPRB Complaint #17-02 and to 8-8-7 (B),(1)(a) On the record with no additional investigation. Motion Carried 4/0/1, King Abstained. TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subiect to change *September 12, 2017, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm *October 10, 2017, 5:30 PM, Halling Conference Rm *December 12, 2017, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm ADJOURNMENT Motion for adjournment by Salih, seconded by Green. Motion Carried, 4/0, King Absent. Meeting adjourned at 5:47 P.M. COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2016-2017 (Meetine Date) KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting --- = Not a Member TERM 8/17 9/13 10/1 11/7 11/1 12/1 1/10 2/14 3/14 4/12 5/9 7/11 7/31 8/8 8/29 NAME EXP. 1 5 5 Joseph 7/1/17 X X X X X X X X X X O/ --- --- Treloar E Mazahir 7/1/21 X X O X O X X X O/E X O/ X X X X Salih E Donald 7/1/19 O/E X O/E O/E O/E O/E O/E O/E X X X X X X X King Monique 7/1/20 X X X X X X X X X X X X Green Orville 7/1/20 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Townsend David 9/1/21 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- X O/E X X Selmer KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting --- = Not a Member COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD A Board of the City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 (319)356-5041 August 29, 2017 To: City Council Complainant City Manager Equity Director Chief of Police Officer(s) involved in complaint From: Community Police Review Board Re: Investigation of CPRB Complaint #17-01 This is the Report of the Community Police Review Board's (the "Board") review of the investigation of Complaint CPRB #17-01 (the "Complaint"). BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY Under the City Code of the City of Iowa City, the Board's responsibilities are as follows: 1. The Board forwards all complaints to the Police Chief, who completes an investigation. (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(A).) 2. When the Board receives the Police Chiefs report, the Board must select one or more of the following levels of review, in accordance with Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(1): a. On the record with no additional investigation. b. Interview /meet with complainant. c. Interview /meet with named officer(s) and other officers. d. Request additional investigation by the police chief, or request police assistance in the board's own investigation. e. Perform its own investigation with the authority to subpoena witnesses. f. Hire independent investigators. 3. In reviewing the Police Chiefs report, the Board must apply a "reasonable basis" standard of review. This means that the Board must give deference to the Police Chiefs report, because of the Police Chiefs professional expertise. (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2).) 4. According to Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2), the Board can recommend that the Police Chief reverse or modify the Chiefs findings only if: a. The findings are not supported by substantial evidence; or iry .r r� This is the Report of the Community Police Review Board's (the "Board") review of the investigation of Complaint CPRB #17-01 (the "Complaint"). BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY Under the City Code of the City of Iowa City, the Board's responsibilities are as follows: 1. The Board forwards all complaints to the Police Chief, who completes an investigation. (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(A).) 2. When the Board receives the Police Chiefs report, the Board must select one or more of the following levels of review, in accordance with Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(1): a. On the record with no additional investigation. b. Interview /meet with complainant. c. Interview /meet with named officer(s) and other officers. d. Request additional investigation by the police chief, or request police assistance in the board's own investigation. e. Perform its own investigation with the authority to subpoena witnesses. f. Hire independent investigators. 3. In reviewing the Police Chiefs report, the Board must apply a "reasonable basis" standard of review. This means that the Board must give deference to the Police Chiefs report, because of the Police Chiefs professional expertise. (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2).) 4. According to Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2), the Board can recommend that the Police Chief reverse or modify the Chiefs findings only if: a. The findings are not supported by substantial evidence; or b. The findings are unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious; or c. The findings are contrary to a police department policy or practice, or any federal, state or local law. 5. When the Board has completed its review of the Police Chiefs report, the Board issues a public report to the city council. The public report must include: (1) detailed findings of fact; and (2) a clearly articulated conclusion explaining why and the extent to which the complaint is either "sustained" or "not sustained ". (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(3).) 6. Even if the Board finds that the complaint is sustained, the Board has no authority to discipline the officer involved. BOARD'S PROCEDURE The Complaint was initiated by the Complainant on March 30, 2017. As required by Section 8-8-5(B) of the City Code, the Complaint was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation. The Chief's Report was filed with the City Clerk on June 28, 2017. The Board voted on July 11, 2017 to apply the following Level of Review to the Chiefs Report: Request additional investigation by the Police Chief or City Manager, or request police assistance in the Board's own investigation, pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(1)(d). The Board requested additional information from the Chief. The Chief provided the requested additional information on July 18, 2017. The Board met to consider the Report on July 11, 2017, July 31, 2017, August 8, 2017 and August 29, 2017. Prior to the July 11, 2017, the Board reviewed audio or video recordings of the incident FINDINGS OF FACT On December 30"', 2016 while backing out of her driveway the Complainant felt she was endangered by another driver who she felt was driving recklessly at a high rate of speed. Complainant stated she got out of her vehicle, confronted the other driver by pounding on the vehicle window and shouting at the driver. Complaint stated she was hit by the other driver. Complainant threw an egg carton at the other vehicle as it drove away. She stated that she then followed the vehicle to get a license number. She was stopped with the other vehicle by the Iowa City Police. Complaint felt that she was immediately and repeatedly dismissed by the officer. ALLEGATION 1 —failure to properly investigate the incident and take proper police action. Officer A talked with both parties invoI ed i9gjej, all relevant information pertaining to the incident. The Board concluded the offi �d�3}9T !R Qt lion. Allegation: failure to properly invest�fl th�iVegitf ir taake proper police action - Not sustained 31:1 ALLEGATION 2 — discourtesy. After the Board members reviewed the audio/video recordings of the incident it was determined that Officer A was discourteous while talking with the complainant. Officer A appeared to be talking down to the Complainant and several times interrupted the complainant. Officer B's audio recording was on and recorded the officer questioning Officer A's demeanor towards the Complaint. Allegation: discourtesy - Sustained COMMENTS The Board feels that additional departmental training is needed on communication focusing on legal aspects of the incident, rather than engaging in personal reprimands. N j 22) 09-19-17 CITY OF IOWA CITY 3b(2) MEMORANDUM Date: 9/7/2017 To: Mayor and City Council From: Staff Member of Parks & Recreation Commission Re: Recommendation from Parks & Recreation Commission At their July 12, 2017 meeting the Parks and Recreation Commission made the following recommendation to the City Council: Additional action (check one) No further action needed Board or Commission is requesting Council direction X Agenda item will be prepared by staff for Council action S:RECfom.doc MINUTES APPROVED July 12, 2017 RECREATION CENTER — MEETING ROOM B Members Present: Suzanne Bentler, Larry Brown, Clay Claussen, Wayne Fett, Cara Hamann, Angie Smith, Jamie Venzon, Joe Younker Members Absent: Lucie Lamian Staff Present: Juli Seydell Johnson, Chad Dyson, Zac Hall, Kumi Morris Others Present: Robert Beall, Nancy Carlson, Willow Fuchs, Del Holland, Jeff Salisbury CALL TO ORDER Chairman Claussen called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action): Moved by Younker, seconded by Bentler, to present the Parks Master Plan, subject to revisions, to the City Council for adoption at the August 1, 2017 council meeting, Passed 8-0 (Laurian absent). OTHER FORMAL ACTION: Moved by Fett, seconded by Brown, to approve the May 10, 2017 minutes as written. Passed 6-0. (Bentler, Laurian, & Venzon absent at this time). PUBLIC DISCUSSION None Bentler arrived at 5:01 ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER REMODEL PROJECT — KUMI MORRIS: In 2017 the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center was budgeted for a $150,000 remodel. This project will address some of the ADA issues within the facility. These include changing the two single stall restrooms on the first floor to two single occupancy restrooms with one designated as a family room. They will be accessible from the Recreation Center lower level lobby as well as from the gymnasium. This part of the remodel will also allow for a small storage area as well as the addition of a lactation room. The handrails on the stairway will be brought up to ADA standards. Also included in this remodel is a reconfiguration of the administrative offices located on the upper level of the Recreation Center. CREEKSIDE PARK REDESIGN PLAN — DON MARNER. SNYDER & ASSOCIATES In 2015, $300,000 was approved for a redevelopment of Creekside Park in FY18. This redevelopment plan will expand the park into the newly acquired parcels as well as provide a plan for upgrades to the park. In 2016 the City acquired two parcels through flood buyouts which have increased the park acreage. Staff has been working PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION July 12, 2017 Page 2 of 7 with Snyder & Associates to create a redesign of the playground, restroom and the two additional parcels. A public meeting was held at the park to gather comments on two concept plans presented by Snyder & Associates. Don Mamer with Snyder & Associates was present at tonight's meeting to share the redesign plan with commission. He noted that in addition to the public meeting, 35 surveys were also completed online. He explained that existing structures in the park will be demolished and replaced. The new shelter will be similar in size to the existing one that is there now. The basketball court and playground equipment will be replaced and the area around them updated. Marner noted that a number of comments he received included the desire for easier better access to the stream. Part of that discussion involved whether or not to keep the existing bridge in place. It was determined that to replace the bridge would bring the project over budget; therefore, the plan is to add limestone to provide easier access to the water. Younker noted that the playground often floods in this park asking Marner what the plans are to prevent this in the future. Marner noted that Phase 1 of the project will include moving the playground to a higher elevation on the site. Seydell Johnson shared an email and a letter from two citizens. One was in support of saving the bridge and the other was a concern about the backstop being too close to the road. This person also noted his desire to see a green space area for flag football etc. Marner explained that the current backstop is 30' from the street, where the new one will be 40' back. There will also be a buffer of plants added that will help with preventing balls from rolling into the street etc. Robert Beall, audience member, said that after the public meeting, there was continued conversation about the status of the bridge. He explained that there are a number of people that use that bridge, especially children walking to and from school. He asked Marner what the issues are with the existing bridge. Marner explained that the bridge is old, would be difficult to maintain and would be difficult to save. Dell Holland, audience member, asked if the structure of the bridge is salvageable for another purpose. Marner said that a structure analysis of the bridge has not been done to determine if it could be moved to another site. Hamann expressed that she too is concerned about encouraging access to the water. Mamer stated that 75% of the comments that came in from the public requested access be improved. Seydell Johnson added that removing the bridge will allow better visibility of those in the water. Younker agreed that a gradual access to the creek is a safer option. Seydell Johnson stated that the next step will be to move into the design document phase with construction to follow in the fall. Fett asked if a bridge could be included in the plan as an alternate. Seydell Johnson while it may be possible, it would increase the engineering budget. The commission moved forward with the plan, as shown, with the pedestrian bridge removed. Jeff Salisbury, from the Longfellow Neighborhood, noted that he has coordinated creek cleanup in the past and has noted the steep access to the creek. He also expressed concern about there only being one access/exit point for up to seven blocks. The Creekside Park Redesign Plan will be complete this summer with the construction bid going out in the spring of 2018 and construction to begin summer/fall of 2018. Moved by Younker, seconded by Fett, to move forward to the design phase of Creekside Park. Passed 7-0 with Laurian and Venzon absent. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION July 12, 2017 Page 3 of 7 "GATHER HERE" PARK MASTER PLAN & ADA ASSESSMENT -PAT BODDY. RDG ASSOCIATES: Seydell Johnson explained that Parks and Recreation staff have been working with a consulting team from RDG to complete a comprehensive planning process for the Iowa City Park System. This plan will focus on the department's outdoor spaces only and does not include in -door facilities or City Park Pool. The master plan process began in October 2016 with a series of community focus groups geared at soliciting feedback on current facilities to determine accessibility and maintenance concerns. Pat Boddy with RDG Associates presented the Master Plan to Commission. She explained that the fust step in the process included an inventory of more than forty parks to determine physical accessibility needs as well as to highlight maintenance needs. This process was then followed by a series of public/stakeholder meetings. More than 500 Iowa City residents attended these meetings. According to the plan "The mission associated with this vision aims `to foster the community's engagement, sense of place and wellbeing' through a parks and recreation system allied with all residents and visitors regardless of age, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, economic background, country of origin or religious practices'." (https://www.ic og v or ciiy-government/departments-and- divisions/parks-and-recreation/master-plan) Boddy said that there are reasonable park acres available for the population and that there is currently connectivity between the parks. The plan recommends a range of smaller projects to entire park renovations to be completed over the next ten years. She further noted that when considering district needs, there is a need for way -finding signage and accessibility improvements. She said that improving technology within the parks will help to enhance their use and the experience of the visitor. Other needs include consistent maintenance, equity initiatives and will also look at the City's water sources (Ralston Creek and Iowa River) to include them in recreational activities. Mike Bell with RDG said that the plan is to make sure that as Iowa City continues to grow, that structures have similar fixtures etc. on the inside, however, the outside of buildings will fit within the neighborhood. Signage too should meet with the neighborhood aesthetics while carrying through a similar look throughout the parks system. Beall, from the audience, noted that some of the newer signs that have been put in the parks no longer include the year the parks were established. He would like to see that included in future signage. Commission member Venzon arrived at 5:41 p.m. Seydell Johnson summarized that the department currently has projects in the works for Creekside and Cardigan Parks as well as Riverfront Crossings. She hopes to go back into Highland, Mercer, Kiwanis and Tower Court Parks to add accessible paths.. She fiuther noted while work has been done to these parks recently, there are some fairly simple things to be done to increase accessibility. Next year staff will look at project needs based on the age of the playgrounds and shelters. The Master Plan outlines this process through 2029. She added that when looking at a plan that goes this far out, you can depend on the first three to four years to be followed as described, however, item such as new neighborhoods, weather related events, etc., can alter the longer term priorities. Claussen noted that the plan is very well written and easy to understand. Fett asked who would see this plan. Seydell Johnson said that it is available to anyone who wants to see it. Fett recommended that street PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION July 12, 2017 Page 4 of 7 names on the maps in the back of the plan be listed or perhaps park addresses. Brown asked if staff would work with other communities such as North Liberty and Tiffin to connect the bike trails. Seydell Johnson explained that this plan does not focus a great deal on bike trails other than access. She referred him to the Bicycle Master Plan (MWs://www.ic og v_org/l roiecViowa-city-bicycle-master-plan) which will be adopted at the August 1 City Council meeting. Bender reminded Commission that the executive Director of Johnson County Conservation presented to Commission some time back. At that time he noted that the focus was on bike trails and connectivity. Claussen said that the focus was mainly on the trail at Kent Park. Smith noted that she sat in on a meeting where he talked in more detail about the plan. At that meeting he stated that the first phase was the North Liberty trail heading towards the river. Smith said she would like to see more trails within the parks. Hamann noted that there is a metro area transportation plan in the works now as well. Seydell Johnson explained that the plan is currently in draft form and that some revisions will be made. The next step is to present the plan to Council on August 1. She encouraged commission members to attend. Hamann pointed out that on the Executive Summary page of the plan that the middle column calls out the LGBTQ community. While she said it is good to make parks friendly to that community, as well as others, she finds it odd that it is the only community called out. Seydell Johnson said that staff will consider different language for this section. Nancy Carlson from the audience asked if the Ralston Creek greenway implementation in the plan is concrete. Seydell Johnson answered that it is not an exact concrete list. Carlson also asked where the Natural Areas Plan is at this time. Seydell Johnson answered that it is about halfway complete with a second set of consultants. The public will see the plan at the end of the year. Brown asked if there was any thought about including more solar and wind power to parks. Seydell Johnson said that the plan did not hit on this subject but it is a sustainability goal for the City. Carlson, from the audience, said that she is very happy with this plan. She noted that the last plan was difficult to follow where this one is easy to read and to understand. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF: Recreation Division Superintendent — Chad Dyson Pickle Ball/Tennis Courts: Dyson reported that the courts are complete and have been very well received. He announced that an official dedication will take place next week at the Mercer Park Party in the Park event. Commission members were encouraged to attend. Wetherby Sport Court: Dyson noted that this project is progressing; however, there have been some weather delays. It is still on target to be done in time for the August 3 Party in the Park. Programs: Summer camp is in full swing with all the camps at capacity. Dyson also noted that the Teen Dynamics program that started last year has been restructured. RaQuishia Harrington, Program Supervisor, is managing this program. There are currently 30-40 kids attending this program. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION July 12, 2017 Page 5 of 7 Parks Division Superintendent — Zac Hall TTRA Recycling: Program: Hall said the recycling program implemented at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Lodge is going very well. A recycling dumpster has been added. Staff has mentioned that the Peninsula Frisbee Golf course would be a great site for another recycling program as most of what they pick up there is recyclable. City Hall/Recreation Center Landscaping: Hall noted that Tyler Baud, Horticulturist, and his staff have been very busy putting in plantings at both the Recreation Center and City Hall. There will be a seating wall placed in front of City Hall as well in the near future. Staffing: Hall continues to meet with staffing challenges within his division. One full-time staff member just recently transferred to another department while some of the temporary staff have been hued full- time in other departments. Parks and Recreation Director — Juli Seydell Johnson Council Meeting, August 1: Seydell Johnson again encouraged Commission to attend the August 1 Council meeting where the Master Plan adoption will be on the agenda. Other topics discussed will include the implementation of a no smoking policy on trails and in parks. They will also address the recommendation by Commission to allow alcohol use within the park shelters. The work session will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Staff Changes: Seydell Johnson announced that Jessica Lang, the Parks and Recreation Office Coordinator has resigned. Tammy Neumann and Chad Dyson will be picking up a lot of the duties that. fell within that position at this time. Happy Hollow Park: Staff budgeted $182,000 for this project; however, the lowest bid received was $251,000. The bids will be rejected and the project will be rebid this winter. Staff may consider looking at some different options for the planned shelter as this seemed to be more expensive than anticipated. Riverfront Crossings: Seydell Johnson noted that the project is moving forward at a rapid pace. Trees have been taken down and grading of the land has begun. CHAH2S REPORT Claussen expressed his appreciation to commission members for their input on the Master Plan. Claussen announced that staff would like to schedule the annual parks tour during the next commission meeting on August 9. All were in agreement. Seydell Johnson will send out invitations to the City Council as well. COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Bentler said that she noticed the Ashton House is extremely underutilized. She wondered if there are better ways of marketing the venue or perhaps consider a rebranding of the house. Maybe focusing on its proximity to the river etc., would make it more appealing, or perhaps rent out the lower level for storage. Seydell Johnson said that Project Green is now using one of the rooms within the house as a temporary office space. This will provide more of a presence at the house for those who may just stop by and want to tour the facility. Claussen suggested that maybe a marquis would help in letting people know that it is a rentable space. Younker suggested that the Ashton House topic be added to a future agenda. Claussen PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION July 12, 2017 Page 6 of 7 further suggested that Project Green be present at that meeting as well. Venzon suggested perhaps holding a commission meeting at the house. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Bentler, seconded by Fett, to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. Motion passed 8-0. (Laurian absent). PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD NAME TERM ~�" N e EXPIRES 00 e e o `' - .o 5 a Suzanne 1/1/17 X X X X O/E X NM X X X X Bentler Larry Brown 1/1/18 X X X X X X NM O/E X X LQ X Clay 1/1/18 X X X X X X NM X X X LQ X Claussen Maggie 1/1/17 X X X O/E X Elliott Wayne Fett 1/1/19 O/ X O/E X X X NM X X X LQ X E Cara 1/1/20 X X X X X O/E NM X X X LQ X Hamann Lucie 1/l/10 O/ X X X X X NM X X X LQ Laurian E Paul Roesler 1/1/18 X O/E X X O/E Angie Smith 1/1/18 * * * * * * * O/E X X LQ X Jamie 1/1/20 * * * * * X NM X X X LQ X Venzon Joe Younker 1/1/20 i X X O/E X X X NM O/E X X LQ X KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting LQ = No meeting due to lack of quorum * = Not a member at this time