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CITY OF IOWA CITY
'M� MEMORANDUM
Date: July 10, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 2, 2019, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Cole, Mims, Salih (absent), Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Nations, Nagle-Gamm, Knoche, Sovers,
Sitzman, Jordan, Fossum, Fleagle, Whitmore, Seydell-Johnson, Berg
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Sustainability Services Coordinator Nations presented a power point on the Climate Action activities
and emission data. City Attorney Dilkes provided information regarding the state law limitations for
building requirements. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action:
• Staff will work with Council member Thomas to develop a draft resolution declaring a climate crisis
and adopting the revised Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) standards. The
resolution will be presented for Council review at the July 16 work session.
• No action will be taken on the possible recommendation from the Climate Action Advisory Board to
move to a formal City Commission until their written recommendation is received. If this is received
in the next week, staff will add it to the July 16 work session.
• Staff will develop some possible tools that could be used to incentivize building improvements that
reduce our community emissions. Those can be reviewed and discussed in upcoming budget
deliberations planned for August.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [7.h]... Fred Meyer: Robert A. Lee Cherry Tree ... Council member Thomas asked for support to
revisit where the bicycle parking should go so that the community garden would not be impacted.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional
information.
Action: The cherry tree at the corner of Gilbert and College near the RAL Recreation Center will
remain. Transportation Services staff will look for other alternative locations for expanded bike
parking that do not necessitate the removal of any green space.
(Break to Formal meeting 6:39 pm — Returned to Work Session 8:20 p.m.)
Council Work Session
July 2, 2019
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Information Packet Discussion rJune 20. June 271
➢ June 20
1. (IP3, Memo from City Manager: Trap Neuter Return Community Cats/Pet Shops and
Puppies) Mayor Throgmorton asked for input in order to give staff Council direction.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Dilkes provided additional
information.
Action: Staff will work to develop a trap, neuter and release ordinance for feral cats. A
decision on the retail sales of puppies is on hold until Council members Cole and Taylor
have further opportunity to consult with other communities and report their findings.
➢ June 27
1. (IP1, Council Tentative Meeting Schedule) Mayor Throgmorton noted the special joint work
session with the Planning & Zoning Commission and Opticos. Council member Mims stated
should would be participating electronically.
2. (IP8, Invitation: Thanks and updates from Lucas Farms Neighborhood News) Mayor
Throgmorton mentioned the correspondence and the praise that was given to the Council.
3. (IP7, Letter to City Manager from Kirkwood Community College: Johnson County Employer
Forums) City Manager Fruin pointed out the information regarding the new program
Kirkwood Community College is initiating.
Council members reported on various assiqned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 8:32 p.m.