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Summary of Minutes
June 18, 2019 - 7:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E Washington St.
Mayor Throgmodon presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Taylor, Teague,
Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: Salih. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew,
Dulek, Fruehling, Knoche, Reichert, Hightshoe, Sitzman.
Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Juneteenth National Freedom Day - Accepted by Human Rights Commission
member, Jeff Falk.
3. Special Presentations
3.a. RUN CRANDIC presentation - Presentation by Josh Schamberger and Monica Nieves
from the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 4 = 9)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
4. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a. June 4, Work Session
4.b. June 4, Regular Formal Summary of Minutes
5. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
5.a. Board of Adjustment: April 10
5.15. Community Police Review Board: April 29
5.c. Community Police Review Board: May 14
5.d. Economic Development Commission: January 18
5.e. Historic Preservation Commission: April 11
5.f. Planning & Zoning Commission: May 16
6. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
6.a. Liquor License — Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Alberhasky, David L., dba Dave's
Foxhead Tavern, 402 East Market St.
2. Class E Liquor License for Casey's Marketing Company, dba
Casey's General Store #3322, 1904 Broadway St.
3. Class E Liquor License for Casey's Marketing Company, dba
Casey's General Store #2781, 1410 Willow Creek Dr.
4. Class C Liquor License for Dublin Underground Inc., dba Dublin
Underground, The, 5 South Dubuque St.
5. Class B Liquor License for Graduate Iowa City Lessee LLC, dba
Graduate Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
6. Outdoor Service Area for Graduate Iowa City Lessee LLC, dba
Graduate Iowa City, 210 South Dubuque St.
7. Class C Beer Permit for Petroleum Services Company, dba
Hawkeye Convenience Stores, 2875 Commerce Dr.
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8. Special Class C Liquor License for Chansy Kantaphone, dba Thai
Spice Noodle House, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.
9. Class C Liquor License for DTW Inc., dba T.C.B., 114 E. College St.
10. Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's
Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market St.
11. Class C Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Market Cafe,
1720 Waterfront Dr
12. Outdoor Service Area for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Market Cafe,
1720 Waterfront Dr.
6.b. Liquor License — New
1. Class E Liquor License for Casey's Marketing Company, dba
Casey's General Store #3858, 370 Scott Ct.
6.c. Cigarette Permit — Renewals
1. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits (see attached) - (Resolution 19-151)
6.d. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits to the following:
1. Casey's Marketing Company, dba Casey's General Store #3858, 370
Scott Ct.
2. GoBrands, Inc., dba goPuff, 19907 Stevens Dr.
(Resolution 19-152)
Resolutions and Motions
7.a. April Disbursements 2019
7.b. Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer,
water main, and paving public improvements for Lindemann Subdivision
Part 8, and declaring public improvements open for public access and
use. (Resolution 19-153)
7.c. Resolution accepting the work for the Villa Park and Highland Park
CDBG Improvements Project. (Resolution 19-154)
7.d. Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of the Electronics Transportation
and Recycling Contract for the City's Landfill Division. (Resolution 19-155)
7.e. Resolution amending the AFSCME pay plan and the budgeted positions
in the Communications Division of the City Manager's Office by
reclassifying the position of Special Projects Assistant - Cable TV from
grade 8 to grade 14 and changing the position job title to Media
Production Specialist. (Resolution 19-156)
7.f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a loan agreement with IC
Housing Group, LLC for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Project at
671 Nex Avenue. (Resolution 19-157)
7.g. Resolution adopting the Iowa City Housing Authority's Annual Plan for
Fiscal Year 2019. (Resolution 19-158)
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7.h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Johnson County for
the Mobility Coordinator position. (Resolution 19-159)
8. Setting Public Hearings
8.a. Motion setting a public hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2019 on an ordinance
to amend Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City Code to reduce the separation
distance requirement between fuel dispensing equipment and residential
zones for quick vehicle service uses in the CNA, CH -1, CIA, CC -2, CB -
2, and CB -5 zones. (ZCA19-01)
8.b. Resolution setting a public hearing on July 2, 2019 on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction
of the City Hall Boiler and BAS Improvements Project, directing City
Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to
place said plans on file for public inspection. (Resolution 19-160)
8.c. Resolution determining the necessity of and setting dates of a
consultation (July 1) and public hearing (July 16) on a proposed Forest
View Urban Renewal Plan in the City of Iowa City, Iowa. (Resolution 19-161)
9. Correspondence
9.a. Judith Pfohl: Thank you
9.b. Tim Borchardt: Hate Crime Ordinance
9.c. Carol deProsse: Deer Control [Staff response included]
9.d. Mary Gravitt: Hole in brick sidewalk [Staff response included]
9.e. Ann Christenson: Climate Crisis
9.f. Mary Gravitt: Shutting down police station on east side
9.g. Derrius Epic: Landlord scam
9.h. Community Police Review Board: Proposed amendment to Ordinance &
By -Laws
9.i. Installation of (1) "No Parking Corner to Here" sign on the south side of
Friendship Street near the intersection with First Avenue.
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar (Items 4-9) removing item 9h for
separate consideration. Moved by R. Cole, seconded by B Teague. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Motion to accept correspondence. Moved by R. Cole, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
10. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Massimo Piciotto-Biggers, Diego Piciotto-Biggers,
Braden Marker, Garrett Forbes, Yardley Whelan, Carla Piciotto, Brandon Ross, Mike
Carberry, Miriam Kashia, Sheila Zeithamel, Tom Carsner, Liz Maas, and Jeff Biggers
regarding the Climate Action Plan and Climate Emergency; Adil Adams regarding
Affordable Housing application; and Charlie Eastham regarding the Police Traffic Stop
study.
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Motion to accept correspondence from Miriam Kashia. Moved by R. Cole, seconded
by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
11. Planning and Zoning Matters
11.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.75 acres of land located at
the northwest corner of Benton Street and Orchard Street from Medium Density
Single -Family Residential (RS -8) to Riverfront Crossings- Orchard (RFC -O).
(REZ18-00019)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. Brandon Ross appeared. Neighborhood &
Development Services Director Hightshoe provided additional information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
11.b. Resolution vacating and conveying approximately 4,482 square feet of right-of-
way north of Benton Street west of Orchard Court to M&W Properties, subject
to a utility easement. (VAC19-01)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-162. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
11.c. Ordinance conditionally rezoning 0.20 acres of land located at the southwest
corner of E. 1st St. and S. Gilbert St. from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) to
Riverfront Crossings South Gilbert (RFC -SG) (REZ19-4).
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
11.d. Resolution approving the preliminary and final plats of Capital Subdivision,
Iowa City, Iowa. [Deferred from 6/4 meeting]
Motion to defer item to 7/2. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
11.e. Resolution approving Preliminary Plat of Bluegrass Ridge subdivision, a 13.76 -
acre, 7 lot residential subdivision with one outlot located in unincorporated
Johnson County, south of American Legion Road and West of Wapsie Avenue
SE. (SUB19-06)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. Gina Landau,
MMS Consultants, appeared. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-163. Moved by B Teague, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Nays: Cole. Absent: Salih.
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111 A recommendation to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment regarding a
Conditional Use Permit for 4059 Izaak Walton League Road SE. (CU19-01)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. Liz Maas
appeared.
Motion to approve. Moved by R. Cole, seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed.
(6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Regular Formal Agenda
12. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase 4 Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders,
and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented a
power point. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-164. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
13. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Rochester Avenue Sidewalk Infill Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders,
and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Public Works Director Knoche presented information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-165. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
14. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2019 Project, establishing amount of bid security to
accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing
time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared. Individual Council members expressed
their views. Civil Engineer Reichert provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-166. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
15. Ordinance amending Title 6, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled
"Miscellaneous Offenses" to add Hate Crime as a criminal offense. (Second
Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
After discussion the original motion was withdrawn.
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by B Teague, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
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The following individuals appeared: Jeffrey Morgan, IC Compassion; Pastor Anthony Smith,
New Creations Church; and Mark Pries. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4795. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R.
Cole. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
16. Resolution Approving the Long -Term Deer Management Plan for the Years
2019 to 2024.
Motion to approve. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole. After discussion the
original motion was withdrawn.
City Manager Fruin provided an overview. The following individuals appeared: Caroline
Dieterle, Erin Irish, and Gene Svymkowiak. Individual Council members expressed their
views and agreed to amend the deer management plan to include bow hunting in years 2-
5 as necessary to maintain the population target. The 'non -lethal deer management'
subheading will also be renamed to 'non -lethal deer related activities'.
Motion to approve as amended Resolution 19-167. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R.
Cole. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Nays: Teague. Absent: Salih.
Motion to accept correspondence from Erin Irish. Moved by R. Cole, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
17. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Housina & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Mitchell Brouse
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 9, 2019.
Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2019 -
June 30, 2023. (Term expires for Minnetta Gardinier)
Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term.
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022. (Term expires for Paul Gowder)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 25, 2019.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College SO - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther Baker)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
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18. Community Comment - No one appeared.
19. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
20. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager - None
b. City Attorney - None
C. City Clerk - None
21. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 10:03pm. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. 6 tow
Ja es A. Throgmortoonnn Mayor
Kellie R. Fruehling, C ' Clerk
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June 4, Work Session
Item Number: 4.a.
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,r MEMORANDUM
Date: June 12, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 4, 2019, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Cole, Mims, Salih (absent), Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Bockenstedt, Seydell-Johnson, Knoche, Havel
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
2019-20 Public Works and Parks and Recreation capital project update
Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson and City Engineer Havel presented a power point of
Parks & Recreation and Public Works projects taking place throughout the City. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Action:
• Staff will review bike lane signage and striping on Governor where bicycle traffic is encouraged to
divert to Brown/Dewey/Summit. Adequate notice of the diversion from Governor should be
provided to cyclists.
• Staff will send the City Manager's Office the Benton Hill Park sidewalk infill project landscaping
restoration plans. The City Manager's Office will work with staff on additional restoration measures,
if needed.
• Staff will prepare a brief memo on plans for pre/post evaluation of our various lane width reductions
and road diets, including analysis of change in speeds where speed data was previously collected.
That memo will be shared in a future Information Packet.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [6/3 Late Handout]... Email from Council member Thomas: EAB Management Guidelines and
Community Outreach ... Council member Thomas noted his email in the late handouts and voiced
his concerns regarding treatment. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Action: The forthcoming memo from staff on EAB treatment efforts shall include a map of targeted
trees.
• [12]... Support for Developing Local food Hub... Council member Mims asked for clarification.
Assistant City Manager Monroe and City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
• [7.f]... Asphalt Resurfacing 2019 ... Mayor Throgmorton noted the removal of on -street parking
spots on Dodge Street and the residents that live there possibly having concerns. City Engineer
Havel provided additional information.
• [6.c]... Approval of Fiscal Year 2019 Interfund Transfers... Mayor Throgmorton asked staff to
summarize the new requirement resulting from passed legislation. Finance Director Bockenstedt
provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Council Work Session
June 4, 2019
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Information Packet Discussion fMay 23, May 301
➢ May 23
1. (IP2, Police Department Annual Report) Council member Mims congratulated the Police
Department on grants that were received and Mayor Throgmorton remarked on all the
information contained in the report. Individual Council members expressed their views.
2. (IP6, Community Police Review Board: May 14) Mayor Throgmorton noted the
recommendation for a Board liaison mentioned in the minutes. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
➢ May 30
1. (IP5, Memo from Neighborhood and Development Services Director: Affordable Housing
Action Plan - Tax Exemption Recommendation) Assistant to the City Manager Andrew
summarized the memo included in the information packet. Individual Council members
expressed their views. City Attorney Dilkes provided additional information.
(Break to Formal meeting 6:40 pm — Returned to Work Session 9:18 p.m.)
(IP5 (cont.), Memo from Neighborhood and Development Services Director: Affordable
Housing Action Plan - Tax Exemption Recommendation) Discussion continued after the
formal meeting was adjourned.
Action: Staff will share a copy of the tax abatement memo with the Housing and Community
Development Commission (HCDC) and invite their feedback and will notify the tax
abatement committee of this pending review and will forward the HCDC comments to the
City Council and tax abatement committee members. Staff will hold off on marketing this
opportunity until the Council gives final approval.
2. (IP3, Pending Council Work Session Topics) Mayor Throgmorton stated the update on
climate action activities would occur at a July meeting.
3. (IP7, Copy of report from City Manager: National League of Cities - State of the Cities
2019) Council member Thomas mentioned the range of issues covered in the report.
4. (IP8, Email from Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: Help for Golfview
residents (+ no May community meeting)) Council member Cole asked if there was an
update on the mobile home policy in the affordable housing plan.
Action: Staff will check with the Affordable Homes Coalition on the status of the planned
mobile home park working committee.
5. (6/4 Late Handout, Memo from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show) Council members signed up
for upcoming dates.
Action: Staff will fill the July 241 and July 31 It KXIC radio slots.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Discussion was combined with items under Item 20, City Council Information, during the formal
meeting.
Adjourn 9:24 p.m.
Item Number: 4.b.
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Summary of Minutes
June 4, 2019 - 7:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E Washington St.
Mayor Throgmorton presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Taylor, Teague, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: Salih. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling,
Kubly.
Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. LGBTQ+ Pride Month - Accepted by Christine Hawes.
2.b. Masonic Month - Accepted by Ryan Reid.
2.c. National Gun Violence Awareness Day - Accepted by Holly Sanger.
The Mayor made a statement regarding the incident in Virginia Beach, VA.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 8)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
3.a. May 21, Work Session
3.b. May 21, Regular Formal Summary of Minutes
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Airport Commission: March 21
4.b. Housing & Community Development Commission: April 18
4.c. Housing & Community Development Commission: April 24
4.d. Human Rights Commission: April 16
4.e. Library Board of Trustees: April 25
4.f. Parks & Recreation Commission: April 10
4.g. Planning & Zoning Commission: April 18
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services, dba
Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 735 George St.
2. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors LC, dba Suburban
Amoco, 370 Scott Court
3. Class C Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Market Cafe,
1125 N. Dodge St.
4. Outdoor Service Area for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Market Cafe,
1125 N. Dodge St.
5. Class C Liquor License for GFP Inc., dba Wig and Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Highway 6 West
6. Outdoor Service Area for GFP Inc., dba Wig and Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Highway 6 West
7. Class C Liquor License for 1440 LLC, dba Eden Lounge, 217 Iowa
Ave.
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8. Class C Liquor License for Weekes -Van Eck Post #3949, dba
Weekes -Van Eck Post #3949 VFW, 609 Highway 6 East
9. Class C Liquor License for CS Restaurant Company LLC, dba
Clinton Street Social Club, 18 1/2 S. Clinton St.
10. Class E Liquor License for JBD Holdings LLC, dba Sauce, 108 E.
College
11. Class E Liquor License for Walgreen Co., dba Walgreens #05077,
2214 Muscatine Ave.
12. Outdoor Service Area for Hall PL Ventures Corp., dba The Airliner,
22 S. Clinton St.
13. Outdoor Service Area for Bandits, LLC, dba EI Bandito's, 327
Market St.
14. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121
Iowa Ave.
15. Outdoor Service Area for Graduate Iowa City, dba Gene's, 210 S.
Dubuque St.
16. Outdoor Service Area for Silver Asklof LLC, dba Nodo Downtown,
5 S. Dubuque St.
17. Outdoor Service Area for Saloon IC, Inc., dba Saloon, 112 E.
College St.
18. Outdoor Service Area for Column, Inc., dba Sports, Column, 12 S.
Dubuque St.
19. Outdoor Service Area for Corridor Underground Entertainment Inc.,
dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.
5.b. Liquor License - Ownership Change
1. Class C Liquor License for 1440 LLC, dba Eden Lounge, 217 Iowa
Ave.
5.c. Liquor License - New
1. Class C Liquor License for Roy L. Chopek/Walter L Bud Ott, dba
American Legion Roy L. Chopek post 17, 3016 Muscatine Ave.
5.d. Cigarette Permit
1. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Black & Gold LLC, dba
Black & Gold Vapors, 440 Kirkwood Ave. (Resolution 19-139)
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Resolution authorizing the procurement of three (3) snow plow trucks
for Streets Operations. (Resolution 19-140)
6.b. Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) storage area network
for ITS operations. (Resolution 19-141)
6.c. Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2019 Inter -fund Transfers.
(Resolution 19-142)
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Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for June 18th on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning 1.75 acres of land located at the northwest corner
of Benton Street and Orchard Street from Medium Density Single -Family
Residential (RS -8) to Riverfront Crossings Orchard Subdistrict (RFC -0) (REZ18-
00019).
7.b. Motion setting a public hearing for June 18th on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning 0.20 acres of land located at the southwest corner
of E. 1st St. and S. Gilbert St. from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) to
Riverfront Crossings South Gilbert Subdistrict (RFC -SG) (REZ19-4).
7.c. Resolution of intent to consider the vacation and proposed conveyance
of approximately 4,482 square feet of public right-of-way north of Benton
Street off of Orchard Court to M&W Properties and setting a public
hearing thereon for June 18, 2019. (Resolution 19-143)
7.d. Resolution setting a public hearing on June 18, 2019 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Riverfront Crossings
Park, Phase 4 Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said
hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on
file for public inspection. (Resolution 19-144)
7.e. Resolution setting a public hearing on June 18, 2019 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Rochester Avenue
Sidewalk Infill Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said
hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on
file for public inspection. (Resolution 19-145)
7.f. (Addition) Resolution setting a public hearing on June 18, 2019 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing
2019 Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and
directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on file for public
inspection. (Resolution 19-146)
8. Correspondence
8.a. Richard Stapleton - Parking on Langenberg [Staff response included]
8.b. Carol deProsse - Question [Staff response included]
8.c. Carol deProsse: Article - For the Bees
8.d. (Addition) Ann Christenson: Climate Crisis
8.e. (Addition) Donald Baxter: Gutter Striping on Benton Street (x2) [Staff
response included]
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar as amended (Items 3-8). Moved by S.
Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Charlie Eastham and Megan Alter regarding the
Affordable Housing Action Plan - Tax Exemption recommendation; Brandon Ross,
affordable housing.
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10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 73.15 acres of property located
south of Interstate -80, west of N. Dubuque Street, and north of Foster Road,
from Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS), Low Density
Single -Family Residential (RS -5), Low Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -12),
and High Density Single -Family Residential with a Planned Development
Overlay (OPD/RS-12) to OPD/RS-12 for 50.82 acres, Highway Commercial with a
Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CH-1) for 20.45 acres, and Neighborhood
Public with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/P-1) for 1.88 acres. (REZ18-
00013) (Pass and Adopt)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4794. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
R. Cole. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
10.b. Resolution approving the preliminary and final plats of Capital Subdivision,
Iowa City, Iowa.
Motion to defer to 6/18. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed.
(6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations,' Chapter 5, entitled
"Miscellaneous Offenses" to add Hate Crime as a criminal offense. (First
Consideration)
City Attorney Dilkes summarized the memo from the agenda packet.
The following individuals appeared: Pastor Anthony Smith, New Creations Church;
Ousainou Ansumana Keita, President of the Iowa City mosque; Sam Massey, First
Prebyterian Church; Wayne Patton, Edward Allgood, Quinton Johnson, Royceann
Porter, and Shaun Williams. Police Chief Matherly provided additional information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
12. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with Field to
Family for payment of up to $45,000 towards the development of a local food
hub.
Assistant City Manager Monroe summarized information from the memo included in the
agenda packet and provided additional information. Michelle Kenyon and Giselle
Bruskewitz presented a power point. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-147. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
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13. Resolution adopting Iowa City's FY20 Annual Action Plan which is a sub -part
of Iowa City's 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan (City Steps).
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented a power point.
Motion to approve amended resolution 19-148. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R.
Cole. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
14. Resolution allocating human services Emerging Aid to Agencies funding for the
Fiscal Year 2020, July 1, 2019 — June 30, 2020.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented a power point. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-149. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
15. Resolution allocating human services Legacy Aid to Agencies funding for the
Fiscal Year 2020, July 1, 2019 — June 30, 2020.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented a power point and provided
additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-150. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Nays: Mims. Absent: Salih.
16. Council Appointments
16.a. Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Effective
upon appointment - June 30, 2022. (Derek LaBrie resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Judy Pfohl. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
17. Announcement of Vacancies - New
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Mitchell Brouse
resigned) Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 9, 2019.
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18. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2019 -
June 30, 2023. (Term expires for Minnetta Gardinier)
Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired plus
three-year term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2022. (Paul Gowder
resigned, term expired)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 25, 2019.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College SO - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther Baker)
Vacancies will remain open until filled
19. Community Comment— None.
20. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
21. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager - Assistant City Manager Monroe provided information regarding the
Chip In survey, which allows residents to provide feedback of priorities on existing
strategic plan initiatives.
b. City Attorney — None.
C. City Clerk — None.
22.. Adjourn
Motion to 9:18 pm. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Ja es A. Throgmorton, Mayor
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Kellie <. Fruehling, U y Clerk
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