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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-16 Council minutes r CITY OF IOWA CITY Aitsa 'iag � MEMORANDUM Date: October 24, 2018 To: Mayor and City Council From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, October 16, 2018, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton. UISG: Stewart, Wu Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Knoche, Havel, Hightshoe, Laverman, Nagle- Gamm, Seydell-Johnson, Bockenstedt (A transcription and PowerPoint are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.) Discuss Expectations for the Transit Study City Manager Fruin gave a brief summary and overview of the memo to Council, IP4 of the October 11th Information packet. Transportation Services Director Nagle-Gamm provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views. Action: Transportation Services will incorporate feedback from Council into the RFQ for the transit study, including the examination of zero-fare options, creative solutions for transit alternatives, cooperation with area transit agencies, and engagement of all populations and late/weekend-shift workers. The first sentence of the RFQ's vision statement will insert "equitable" along with "sustainable, reliable, and safe" and be changed to the future tense. The CMO and Transportation Services staff will explore revenue-generating opportunities from bus advertising outside of, but ultimately in coordination with the study. The CMO and Transportation Services staff will send the Council information on the costs of providing Sunday service. Clarification of Agenda Items • [9.h]... James White, Terri Miller Chait: The Proposed Idyllwild "tunnel"...Mayor Throgmorton asked staff to address the Council regarding the correspondence received. Public Works Director Knoche gave a brief flood update and the communication between staff, the Corps of Engineers, and the residents. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views. Action: The CMO and Public Works will meet with Idyllwild residents regarding recent flood mitigation concerns and explain the current plans for bidding and alternates (pump station). • [9.j]... Martha Wichert: Code 19A ...Council member Cole asked questions pertaining to the recent rental regulations and the effects to single-family units in regards to the property at 824 E College St. Senior Housing Inspector Laverman provided background on the regulations, staffs concerns, and the conversations with the owner. City Attorney Dilkes provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views. Action: NDS staff will set up a meeting with Councilor Cole about the request made by Martha Wichert for her duplex property. Neighborhood Services will then follow up again with the property owner to discuss remaining options. Council Work Session October 16, 2018 Page 2 • [9.a]... Jerry Edwards: Suggestion ...Council member Salih asked if the City could provide free transportation on election day. Transportation Services Director Nagle-Gamm noted that the City was already in the planning process to provide free transportation on that day. Individual Council members expressed their views. Action: Transportation Services will evaluate any feasible options for getting voters to Terry Trueblood Recreation Area and other polling places that do not currently have nearby transit routes. • [9.e]... Ghana Feldman: postcard race ...Council member Salih noted the email requesting a postcard and thought it was a great idea. Information Packet Discussion [October 4, October 111 > October 4 1. (IP2, Memorandum from Neighborhood Services Director: Hawkeye Trailer Court— Agreement for Case Management Services) Mayor Pro tem Taylor noted she was pleased to see Shelter House providing case management services to the residents. 2. (IP3, Email from Gustave Stewart, UISG Student Liaison: 2018-2019 Renter's Guide) Council member Mims thanked Stewart for providing the information and encouraged the group to look at the state of Kansas tenant landlord laws. Stewart commented on the guide. Individual Council members expressed their views. > October 11 1. (IPS, Pending Work Session Topics) Council member Cole proposed a short work session on the Taylor/Davis housing rehabilitation project to evaluate possible barriers to home ownership for existing residents. Neighborhood Services Director provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views. 2. (IP11, Memorandum from Director of Transportation Services: Update on bus shelter revitalization project) Mayor Pro tem Taylor and Council member Cole thanked Mary Gravitt for advocating the bus shelter revitalization. 3. (IP6, Special Work Session Agenda) Mayor Throgmorton noted that interested parties should review the historic survey report included in the information packet. 4. (IP8, Invitation: Newly elected Council member Bruce Teague Oath of Office) Mayor Throgmorton mentioned the swearing in ceremony for Council member Teague. 5. (IP10, Memorandum from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show) Council members signed up for upcoming dates. 6. (IP12, Email from UI Student Government Liaison: Landlord information packet Requirement) UISG Liaison Stewart summarized his email to Council and asked for direction or feedback. Mayor Pro tem Taylor also noted her submission regarding landlord voter registration. Action: City Attorney and Neighborhood Services will review UISG's proposal that the City pass an ordinance requiring landlords to provide information re: voter registration and landlord/tenant law at move-in, discuss with UISG reps and report back to Council. Council Work Session October 16, 2018 Page 3 7. (IP16, Bar Check Report: September, 2018) Mayor Pro tem Taylor commended the establishments that have consistently had good reports and thanked them for their due diligence. 8. (IP13, Copy of News Release: Postponed Iowa City Gateway Celebration) Mayor Throgmorton pointed out the cancellation for the Gateway celebration. 9. (IP1, Council Tentative Meeting Schedule) City Manager Fruin asked Council confirm dates for the 12 E. Court work session discussion and January meeting dates. Action: Action: Council's Nov. 6 Work Session will start at 4 p.m., beginning with the discussion on 12 Court Street, and following with discussion of proposed Taylor/Davis housing rehabilitation project. NDS will present an overview of the Comprehensive Plan for the Riverfront Crossings District along with an explanation of how the Plan was developed. Staff will also provide an overview of the Riverfront Crossings Form-Based Code, with an explanation of the provisions regarding bonus height and examples of how the Code has so far been applied. Post-presentation, Council will discuss 12 Court Street. The staff overview should focus on the particular sub-district that 12 Court is located in. The first meetings of 2019 include Budget Work Session with a breakfast component on 1/5/19, formal Council meetings on 1/8/19 and 1/22/19, and Clerk and CMO will work with Council to find another date/time in January for review of the Capital Improvements Plan Budget. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees Discussed at formal meeting during City Council Information. Adjourn 6:38 p.m.