Loading...
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 Page 2 • [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 Page 3 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.