HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-12-05 Council minutesCITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 11, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 5, 2017, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: Taylor.
UISG: Nelson and Stewart
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Dilkes, Fruehling, Knoche, Laverman, Howard, Seydell-Johnson,
Havel, Miklo, Walz, Tharp
(A transcription and PowerPoint are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
City Council members and the Planning and Zoning Commission met to discuss the rezoning
request for Gilbert/McCollister.
Action:
• NDS Staff will work with Southgate and encourage them to continue to work with
neighboring residents as they address comments and feedback received from the
Council consultation session with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
NDS will review the possibility of a four-way stop sign at Gilbert and McCollister.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [Agenda Item 4d(7)]... Support of Carbon Fee and Dividend Program ... Mayor Pro tem
Botchway asked how the Council wanted to handle the item since it was on the consent
calendar. Mayor Throgmorton stated it should be pulled for separate consideration.
[Agenda Item 4f(5)]... Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner: Removal of on -
street odd/even calendar parking terms on the 100 block of S Johnson Street,
establishment of "No Parking Monday — Saturday 8:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m." parking
prohibition on the west side of the 100 block of S Johnson Street, and installation of 13
on -street metered parking spaces and establishment of parking meter terms on the east
side of the 100 block of S Johnson Street... Council member Thomas said he was
worried about removing more parking with all the construction that's going on around
City Hall and asked if New Pioneer had contacted the City and raised any concerns
about parking. City Manager Fruin stated he was not aware of any contact and the item
was related to conversation the Council previously had regarding the College Green
area and had asked staff to move forward on.
• [Agenda Item 4d(3)]... Sanitary Sewer Easement ... Mayor Throgmorton inquired if there
had been communication regarding the item on the agenda. City Manager Fruin stated
he sent an email and had received an acknowledgement of receipt.
Council Work Session
December 5, 2017
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• [Agenda Item 4e(1)]... Univer-City Sale — 521 South Governor ...City Manager Fruin
pointed out this item is the first one where the deed restriction period is increased from
20 to 30years, as part of the Affordable Housing Action Plan discussion.
Information Packet Discussion (November 22. November 301
➢ November 22
1. (IP2, Memo from Equity Directory & Human Rights Coordinator: 2016 Report on
Racial Equity) Council member Thomas thanked Equity Director and Human Rights
Coordinator Bowers. Mayor Pro tem Botchway had questions relating to the
population in the report and the overall representation on City Boards and
Commissions. City Attorney Dilkes stated State law mandates that we have gender
balance for those boards and commissions required by State law and the Council
had chosen to extend that to all boards and commissions. Dilkes also confirmed
there is no State law requirement for diversity but the Council could add it. Botchway
also would like information on City workforce and diversity so the Council can have a
clearer conversation on barriers and what other cities have done.
➢ November 30
1. (IPS, Article from City Manager: Moody's warns cities to address climate risks or face
downgrades) Council member Cole mentioned the article and felt efforts like the
Climate Action Task Force is critical and helps maintain the triple-A bond rating the
City has.
2. (1134, Email from Mayor: Copy of Email with article from Ginalie Swaim —Saving Iowa
City's Oldest House, 109 E. Market Street) Mayor Throgmorton gave a brief
summary of the meeting regarding 109 E. Market Street.
3. (1136, Memo from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show) Council members signed up for
upcoming dates. Staff will handle the December 131 KXIC interview slot.
4. (IP10, Housing and Community Development Commission: November 16) Mayor
Pro tem Botchway thanked the Housing & Community Development Commission for
the motion to amend CDBG/HOME Evaluation Criteria and Impact/Benefit, increase
points.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council member Cole — MPJOC — A third request was made for funding for rail service between
Iowa City and North Liberty. City of Literature — Looking at the concept of a short story vending
machine where you push a button and get a two -three minutes story you can read.
Council member Dickens — Para -Transit - Noted delays in getting the last two new buses in
service and went over new regulations for riders and providers and how to deal with the
changes in the law. Dickens stated Council member Taylor would be interested in filling his
vacancy.
Council member Mims — Access Center Steering Committee —,Many discussions still to come
regarding 28E agreements, services, contracts, licensing and the codes that are used for
insurance.
Council Work Session
December 5, 2017
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Council member Thomas - MPJOC — One item that came up was that IDOT did a study and
believes that widening 1-380 from four lanes to six lanes is necessary. There is nothing currently
before MPJOC regarding the issue.
Adjourn 6:31 p.m.