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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-20 CorrespondenceItem Number: 7.a. CITY OC IOWA CITY www.icgov.org August 20, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Caroline Dieterle -Aug 8 with NRC [Staff response included] Kellie Fruehling From: Dieterle, Caroline M <caroline-dieterle@uiowa.edu> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2019 10:05 AM To: Sue Dulek Cc: Council Subject: Re: Aug. 8 with NRC Sue - I pressed 'send' too soon. I meant to thank you for your prompt reply this morning and for your efforts to find a reasonable solution. I do appreciate both very much. - Caroline Sent from my iPad On Aug 12, 2019, at 8:24 AM, Sue Dulek <Sue-Dulek@iowa-citv.org wrote: Caroline: The NRC approved the City's plan 7-0. In terms of the deer density, it was never at 7 per square mile but it had been at 10. The plan approved by Council on Aug. 6 and forwarded to the NRC was a density of 25 per square mile. Here is what the staff memo said in the Aug. 6 Council agenda packet: In addition to providing that the City shall request bow hunts for four years, there are two other substantive changes to the plan approved on June 18. One change is that the deer density has been increased from 10 to 25 deer per square mile. In the previous years when NRC approved a sharp shoot, the density was initially at 35 deer per square mile and then 25 deer per square mile. In both 2018 requests, the City listed a density of 25. Staff was of the misunderstanding that the NRC would only approve a plan that had a density of 10. However, the Commissioners indicated on July 11 that the density was a local decision. DNR staff did state that the deer density needs to be close to 10 if the goal is to protect vegetation. Susan Dulek Assistant City Attorney 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 319-356-5030 319-356-5008 Fax sue-dulek@iowa-citv.org Notice: Since e-mail messages sent between you and the City Attorney's Office and its employees are transmitted over the internet, the City Attorney's Office cannot assure that such messages are secure. You should be careful in transmitting information to the City Attorney's Office that you consider confidential. If you are uncomfortable with such risks, you may decide not to use e-mail to communicate with the City Attorney's Office. Without written notification that you do not wish to communicate with the City Attorney's Office via e-mail communication, the City Attorney's Office will assume you assent to such communication. This message is covered by the Electronic Communication Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. Sections 2510-2515, is intended only for the use of the person to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential and subject to the attorney-client privilege. It should not be forwarded to anyone else without consultation with the originating attorney. If you received this message and are not the addressee, you have received this message in error. Please notify the person sending the message and destroy your copy. Thank you. -----Original Message ----- From: Dieterle, Caroline M [mailto:caroline-dieterle@uiowa.edu] Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2019 4:41 PM To: Sue Dulek <Sue-Dulek@iowa-city.org> Cc: Irish, Erin E <erin-irish@uiowa.edu> Subject: Aug. 8 with NRC What is the verdict? I'm also wondering why the plan specified 25 deer/sq.mi. Instead of the recommended 7? Caroline Sent from my iPad Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. 2 CITY OC IOWA CITY www.icgov.org August 20, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Item Number: 7.b. Description Shannon & Bob Gassman - Disappointed in Parks & Rec - Creekside Park [Staff response included] Kellie Fruehling From: Juli Seydell Johnson Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 2:24 PM To: 'Shannon Gassman'; Council; Zac Hall; Brad Barker; Bob Gassman Subject: RE: Disappointed in Parks & Rec -- Creekside Park Attachments: MASTERPlan- FINAL 7-2017.pdf Shannon, Thank you for your email. Let me assure you first, that the work on this project is not complete. We have not accepted the improvements yet and the contractor will be responsible for fixing several of the items you list below. As for the design and your concerns. The playground choice was made based upon neighborhood input and has been posted on the City's website for some time at: https://www8.iowa-city.ore/WebLink/0/edoc/1863466/creekside.pdf . The colors chosen were changed, but the equipment remains consistent with what has been shown during and since the neighborhood meetings. I have also attached the master plan from July of 2017. There have been minor changes, but generally the finished park follows this rendering. The master plan rendering was shared on the website and social media several times between the initial meetings and the start of park construction. Here is some information regarding specific items you mention: • Bridge/no Bridge — We received neighborhood feedback on both sides of this question. In the end, the condition of the bridge and on-going maintenance needs led to the decision to remove the bridge. • Nature Play vs Traditional Play — Also a question that received much feedback from both sides. The decision to use more traditional equipment at this location was done to allow for additional ramps and access for persons using mobility aides. This was a strong request during the review process. Accessibility also contributed to the shape and edging of the playground area. Adding the creek access was intended to be part of "nature play". Also, as this park was in development at the same time as the nature play area at Riverfront Crossings Park we made choices that provide varied experiences throughout the park system. • Drainage Pipe — I agree. On our list for to be corrected. • Community Orchard on recently acquired property. Yes, this is still coming. Backyard Abundance has been contracted to design this space. Same for additional prairie plantings and buffer along Muscatine — likely not until summer 2020. • Playground — "not much for older kids". We've been receiving numerous public comments that the older kids are using the renovated basketball court. The Creek access is also geared to this age of children. • Land Use in the park. As was shown during the public meeting, much of the acquired land is in the floodway which greatly restricted the placement of amenities. The playground, shelter, restroom and basketball court were placed out of the floodway. Also, we received neighborhood feedback asking that we keep as much open field space as possible. • Placement of ballfield backstop. Once again, part of the constraints of the site. Plantings along Muscatine will likely still happen to help provide a natural buffer. • Damaged plantings and facility concerns. As mentioned earlier, this project has not been accepted from the contractor. There are several items yet to be addressed such as these. I hope this information helps address some of your concerns. Yes, we did hear your feedback during the park planning. We also heard feedback from many others. The final park is an outgrowth of all feedback received while also taking into account site limitations, the overall 2017 Park Master Plan guidelines and the budget for the project. Please watch for additional work to take place before the project is considered accepted and finished and let me know if you have further concerns. Thanks, Juli =10WA CITY ;--Purira rrrr nrt#MAiuia- Juli Seydell Johnson Director of Parks & Recreation office: 319-356-5104 220 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240 0000 From: Shannon Gassman [mailto:shan.gassman@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 1:39 PM To: Juli Seydell Johnson <Juli-SJohnson@iowa-city.org>; Council <Council@iowa-city.org>; Zac Hall <Zac-Hall@iowa- city.org>; Brad Barker <Brad-Barker@iowa-city.org>; Bob Gassman <btgassman@gmail.com> Subject: Disappointed in Parks & Rec — Creekside Park Greetings, After eagerly awaiting the re -opening of our beloved community space, Creekside Park, for over a year, we finally have the chance to walk through the park (although still not play on the play space). Unfortunately, the space that we have now disappoints. When we heard about plans to update the park and a meeting for community input, we were thrilled to participate. Myself and others gave many inputs on how the park had been used and suggestions for how our families and neighbors could enjoy the park in the future. We included thoughts about taking focusing on nature, caring for the creek and access to it, prairie plantings, and encouraging kids to play in natural spaces, referencing Kiwanis Park as a place that families from across town flock to for their kids play creatively within nature. (Now we are aware of so many more outside of our community — Linn County Conservation's Wickiup Hill and Pinicon Ridge playground, Jester Park Natural Playscape, etc.) It felt strange that Parks & Recreation delivered a plan at that meeting, conveying that decisions had already been made. Going forward the community did not know what the plans for the park entailed, including any details on the choices of the children's play space. The design that we see now manifested does not take into consideration the thoughts that we as a community shared at the input meeting and we are concerned that the Parks and Recreation division deceived the community by holding design input meetings after already having a plan in mind, and disregarding the input collected. That may have been enough to entice us to write a letter about the park, but we also have concerns about the design and execution of the park. We will list them below for clarity: - *** There is a drainage pipe in the grass between the parking spaces and the new shelter that has a metal covering which is unattached to the pipe below. This is at least a 12" pipe, large enough for a child to fall into, and the grating can be removed by a child. Luckily our child was with an adult when they tested it, but it would be a terrible situation if they were not. That needs to be secured immediately. - The land which was purchased by the city adjacent to the park is untouched by the updates. The purchase of this space could have led to a radical change in the use of the park, but rather they are now four lots of turf grass skirted by sidewalks with not much use. The creek (of Creekside Park) seems forgotten. The bridge, which was a wonderful asset for engaging with this landform and neighbors clearly said they appreciated, has been removed (See meeting minutes,7-12-2017). Somehow the old light which provided light for the bridge is still in place, now looking odd with nothing to shine upon. No effort has been made to clean up the broken concrete slabs and debris within the creek and on it's banks. There was a small effort to encourage engagement with the creek by putting in limestone blocks leading down the bank, but these are hardly noticeable among the weeds and overgrowth. The position of these stones leads into a deeper pool of the creek where I have seen on multiple occasions a giant snapping turtle. It's not an inviting entrance to the creek and kids will continue to use the old route down a sloped concrete slab near the former bridge location. We recall being told there would be a bench or limestone block at the edge of the creek to sit and enjoy this space, but this has not been executed. - The playground is the same plastic cookie -cutter structure we keep seeing everywhere and lacks the ability to spark creativity and imaginative play in children. There is no thoughtfulness put into it or the rectangular edge that it is placed inside. There is no engagement with nature such as a mirroring the shape of the creek, no sand box, no nature play, fewer swings, and furthermore not much for older kids — a suggestion from many at the input meeting. - All of the features of the park are located in a small block of space. Whereas the old park was somewhat spread out for multiple users and an open feel, now a parking lot, shelter, grills, bathrooms, basketball court, play areas, and the only new plants in the park are all connected. Kids on the swings can run right out onto the connected basketball court, people cooking out at the shelter must listen to the pounding of basketballs and interference of balls flying from the court, etc. There was so much space gained with the purchase of the four adjacent properties. Why was this space not utilized to help spread these features throughout the park land? - The backstop is dangerously close to busy Muscatine Avenue without any separation of fence or plantings. We would not feel comfortable sitting at the side of that road with young kids running around. - Plantings near the shelter are damaged (trees snapped in half plants pulled out to the roots, lack of water and maintenance for all) and the grassy areas throughout are so rutted from tractors, they are dangerous for smaller kids. These features have not been cared for during construction in order to ensure their survival. - Facility installation problems: The roof of the bathroom facility and pavilion is visibly dented, with birds already nesting in the open overhangs. The fire hydrant is set at least a foot too high. There is a drainage sock still in place over the storm drain at the end of the parking lot. We would hope that our family's tax dollars and our community's precious natural resources be utilized and cared for much more carefully than they have been here at Creekside Park. The neighborhood was engaged in a process to update the park and asked our thoughts, however we don't feel like our opinions made any difference in the process. From meeting minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission on July 12, 2017, it is noted that the bridge and access to the creek were a priority for the community and that although the bridge was too expensive to maintain, efforts would be made by Parks & Rec. and Snyder & Associates to improve the slope and visibility of the creek access. We can see at the park today, poor visibility and steep access to the creek bed. At the same meeting, a concern for the placement of the backstop and the proximity to Muscatine Ave. was also discussed, to which Snyder & Associates replied that it would be further from the road than it was previously and would have a planted edge to provide a boundary from the road. This is also not a reality today. Creekside Park was a wonderful community resource and neighbors shared that we loved the bridge and accessing the creek, that we would like prairie planted, that we want more for our older kids, that we liked the sand play, but these are things we do not have with the updated park. We do not believe that the resources spent here were well managed and am saddened that our park has gone through this transformation. Thank you for your time. Shannon & Bob Gassman 3 s Pollinator Court Basketball BackstoP�Garden `Tap F w. r Fence Redding � A Br llding _ Gaff wri — ._ Garden wiiF Fruit � Bearing Trees / _ \\♦ Open pace � lel tonyground Area Park - Shelter _ 'e e, Court Hill Trail Park r — _ @9Paces Open Space - Bike Parking and Repair _ Station Cog Be, _ and L dr � , Receptacle` -. Access to ! �j Creek �( r r _ Item Number: 7.c. CITY OC IOWA CITY www.icgov.org August 20, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description David Dixon - Clinton Street Reconstruction Project Kellie Fruehling From: David Dixon <david.duff.dixon@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 1:02 PM To: Council Subject: Clinton Street Reconstruction Project Attachments: Clinton Street - City of Iowa City City Council_signed.pdf Dear Council, Please find my letter attached regarding concerns with the recent road work on Clinton Street in Iowa City. Thank you, David Dixon David D. Dixon 514 Americas Way #1885 Box Elder, SD 57719 August 5, 2019 City of Iowa City City Council Members 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear City Council, I am an engineer, work in the transportation sector, and regularly present seminars on several issues relating to safety on our streets and highways. I'm a cyclist, and frequent visitor to Iowa City. I also travel extensively, and have spent time cycling in countless urban areas in at least 19 states in the last ten years. I'm writing to you now to point out some serious deficiencies in the Clinton Street restriping/road diet project. These represent significant safety concerns, expose the city to tort liability claims, and violate both state and federal law. I spoke with the project engineer and there are indications that it was council, not engineers, and various advocacy groups driving engineering decisions—specifically the decision to apply traffic control devices in a 3 -lane configuration. Council appears to have been driven by the Bicycle Master Plan, which is neither prepared by engineers nor a design document. Engineering is a regulated profession, and engineers should never be pressured to violate established engineering standards, or cave in to such pressures as has happened here. 23 CFR 655.603 and Iowa Code 351.252(5) both require the city to conform with the National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Specifically, section 1 A.10 prohibits "design, application, and placement of traffic control devices other than those adopted" in the MUTCD. That section also provides mechanisms for experimental or interim approvals, if the city can justify a deviation from the manual. However, specifically with regard to the intersections of Clinton Street with Jefferson Street and Burlington Avenue, where a bicycle lane is combined with an exclusive right turn lane, "both safety and legal concerns have been reported thereon in field applications of combining the bicycle lane with a turn lane." (MUTCD FAQ Section 9, Markings question 11). I'd like to think that Iowa City is actually interested in fostering a safe and efficient environment for all road users to get to their destinations, including cyclists, and not simply to boast about some bike lane metric or award. Iowa City is fortunate that it has been without the kinds of increases in cyclist deaths making the news in some large cities, but it's also small enough that making some of the same errors wouldn't generate the same consequences nearly as quickly. Instead of blindly implementing a high-level bicycle master plan, the city should focus on safe and efficient accommodation of cyclists on those routes. A bike lane serves little use when cyclists have to dodge unrepaired cracks and potholes big enough to grab hold of a bicycle tire. A cyclist focused on pavement defects isn't looking ahead and paying attention to vehicles around thein, or places where it may be necessary for them to yield or otherwise interact with that traffic. The city also appears to be contracting for very substandard markings. In the photos included below, the markings already appear dull and unlikely to perform intended functions for very long. It should be noted that retroreflectivity is required for most of these markings in section 3A.02. Frequent restriping with waterborne paint has been abandoned long ago by many jurisdictions, in favor of thermoplastics. Even with heavy snow removal and salting operations, these markings have been shown to maintain retroreflectivity levels well above painted markings for much longer, and do so at a significant cost savings over their useful life. Iowa City is wasting money by using outdated technology, and compromising safety in the process. Of course, I'm not writing just to complain. For each problem I point out in the list that follows, rve identified a solution that I believe brings the facility back into the good graces of the law, at both state and federal levels: 1. Clinton/Burlington Intersection a. Remove bike lane lines beyond the start of right turn only lanes on both northbound and southbound Clinton Street. Bike lane markings (9C.04) and shared lane markings (9C.07) are inconsistent. 9C.04 markings indicate a dedicated bike lane, 9C.07 markings indicate that there is not a dedicated space for bikes. The standard, in 9C.07, includes the following requirement: "Shared Lane Markings shall not be used on shoulders or in designated bicycle lanes." This configuration marked at this intersection is in direct conflict with the mandatory language in 9C.04, and the FHWA has clarified in their frequently asked questions that this set of markings is not permitted under the current MUTCD and has not been granted interim or experimental approval. "An optional through -right turn lane next to a right turn only lane should not be used where there is a through bicycle lane. If a capacity analysis indicates the need for an optional through -right turn lane, the bicycle lane should be discontinued at the intersection approach." Note that the "intersection approach" is a distance defined in table 2C-4 of the MUTCD. Removing bicycle lane markings, highlighted in black, is the most straightforward corrective action available at this intersection. b. Alternatively, mark a bike lane left of right turn only lanes, in the form shown in figure 9C-4 of 2009 edition of MUTCD. (This would require significant restriping to accommodate remaining lanes, likely requiring combining through and left turn only lanes to fit within lateral width of existing roadway) c. It would also be advisable to shorten the length of the dedicated left turn lane on southbound Clinton Street to accommodate a left turn lane into the parking ramp, reducing the possibility of traffic obstructing Burlington Avenue. d. Lane control signs indicating right turn only currently do not have a supplemental plaque allowing bicycles to continue through intersection without turning right. If a shared lane marking is placed within an exclusive turn lane, an "EXCEPT BIKES" supplemental plaque is necessary to allow a bicycle to continue straight through the intersection. It would be far better to place the shared lane marking in the center (straight or through) lane at this intersection. 2. Clinton/Jefferson Intersection a. Traffic lights A minimum of two primary signal faces for each approach are required for the through movement (i.e. circular red, yellow, green). Currently, there is only one, with an adjacent straight -through arrow. The mandatory straight -through movement is inconsistent with the circular green, which would permit a left turn from southbound Clinton onto Jefferson Street. On northbound Jefferson Street, there is only one primary signal face (containing a straight through arrow). In both cases, changing the straight -through green arrow to a circular green arrow would remedy the problem. Essentially the same problem also exists one block north at Market Street. b. Terminate parking on both northbound and southbound Clinton Street at least 50 feet prior to the intersection (see MUTCD figure 9C-1. 50-200 feet of dotted line with no parking is indicated for both a signalized intersection and intersections with a bus stop or heavy right turn volume). This includes the removal of a few metered spaces as well as the commercial loading zone on northbound Clinton. c. Move R4-4 sign ("Begin Right Turn Lane, Yield to Bikes") on northbound Clinton Street to the point where the parking ends and the merging area begins. Currently, the sign is placed well after the point where yielding to bikes is necessary. d. Move northbound bus stop to the north side of the intersection. This would reduce the potential conflict with traffic turning right onto Jefferson Street, and improve intersection visibility for both pedestrians and cyclists, especially with turning vehicular traffic, which would be unable to see pedestrians crossing Jefferson Street. e. It is also plainly obvious that the parking sign (R8) just before the intersection obscures the advance intersection lane control sign (R3-8). The advance intersection lane control sign should be placed at the beginning of the tapers or at the beginning of the turn lane (2B.22). 3. Clinton/Market Intersection a. Traffic lights A minimum of two primary signal faces for each approach are required for the through movement (i.e. circular red, yellow, green). Currently, there is only one, with an adjacent straight -through arrow. The mandatory straight -through movement is inconsistent with the circular green, which would permit a left turn from northbound Clinton or a right turn from southbound Clinton onto Market Street. Two different signals for the same lane presents a conflicting message. In both cases, changing the straight -through green arrow to a circular green arrow would remedy the problem. There is only a single lane on either Clinton Street approach. b. Placement of the ONE WAY (R6-1, R6-2) signs is inconsistent with the placement at Jeffferson Street, and Movement Prohibition Signs (No Right Turn/No Left Turn) signs are not present in the required locations (they are not required, but if used, their location is prescribed). ONE WAY signs really should be located on the overhead support arms, between the two traffic signal faces, as is the case at the Jefferson Street intersection, and 4. Clinton/Court Intersection a. As with the Burlington/Clinton intersection, the Clinton/Court Street intersection contains an illegal combination of bike lane, shared lane marking, and dedicated turn lane. Absent a reconfiguration of the standard vehicular lanes at the intersection, the bike lane markings should be terminated on southbound Clinton Street at the loading zone in front of the Voxman Music Building. An R4-4 sign should be placed at that point, but is not required. 5. Clinton/College (Ped Mall) Intersection a. The dotted line for the bike lane should not be dotted, as there is no conflicting vehicular movement allowed. The markings as they exist would be appropriate if the ped mall were opened to vehicular traffic. 6. Clinton/Iowa Intersection a. The line on the left (west) side of the bike lane approaching the intersection on northbound Clinton Street should be dotted in advance of the intersection. This is required to indicate to bicyclists that traffic from northbound Clinton may be turning right across their path (onto Iowa Avenue). b. Terminate parking on both northbound and southbound Clinton Street at least 50 feet prior to the intersection (see lower part MUTCD figure 9C-1, for a signalized intersection). Clinton/Washington Intersection a. No changes required. It should be noted that one of the "Do Not Enter" signs present in Street View images is no longer present. A movement prohibition sign (R3-27) should be posted on the near side of the wesbound Washington Street approach, along with a Selective Exclusion Sign (R5-3) with supplemental "EXCEPT BUSES" plaque. Clinton between Iowa and Washington Streets a. Bicycle lane markings (9C.04) are to be in the form of a normal -width solid line dividing the bike lane from the southbound lane, and may optionally include a second normal - width solid line dividing the bicycle lane from the bus parking spaces. A dotted line is permitted for a bus stop immediately beyond an intersection, but I don't believe it was intended to be used for a full block. As marked, it would be legal for a car/truck to travel in the area between the bicycle lane and the curb, which is both dangerous and not what it intended for that space. Even with the solid markings as required, it would be advisable to include a "BUS ONLY" word legend just south of the Iowa Avenue intersection. White highlighting showing needed markings for bike lane. 9. Clinton between Jefferson and Market Streets a. Markings appear to have been removed as a result of either pavement repairs and/or utility work and were not repaired/replaced. This includes a significant portion of the bicycle lane line missing, and an obscured bicycle lane symbol. The bicycle lane is designated by the bicycle lane markings (9C.04) and the symbol (figure 9C-3) is optional, however, a mutilated unicycle is not an approved symbol. 10. Clinton between Benton and Lafayette Streets a. Pavement markings for the parallel parking spaces that were eliminated with the installation of the bike lane partially remain, and resemble a lane marking. Section 3A.02 states that "Markings that are no longer applicable for roadway conditions or restrictions and that might cause confusion for the road user shall be removed or obliterated to be unidentifiable as a marking as soon as practical." The equipment to remove markings was present to move the center lines and the stems of the T-shaped parking space markings, but the job clearly wasn't finished. 11. Clinton between Lafayette Street and railroad crossing south of Wright Street a. A BIKE LANE (R3-17) sign is posted just north of the intersection with Lafayette Street, but no bike lane is marked in the northbound direction. Section 9B.04 prohibits use of the BIKE LANE sign without a marked bicycle lane as described in section 9C.04. 12. Clinton through entire project area a. An engineering study is required to establish no passing zones. 13. Clinton between railroad crossing and Wright Street a. Bicycle lane is marked with a solid line, not dotted line, approaching Wright Street from south, adjacent to a combined through -right turn lane. As the city moves forward with other paving and restriping operations, I hope you are reminded that engineers are both responsible for the design of roadway and bikeway facilities, and the final authority on that design. You are free to convey objectives, ask questions, raise concerns, and scrutinize the design, but your engineers ultimately have to ensure compliance with established standards and practices before affixing their seal or otherwise carrying out their duties as an engineer. I expect that the city will require its contractors to promptly remedy the defects on the Clinton Street project, and pay closer attention to its legal obligations as well. I expect to attend the August 7th meeting, and can more fully discuss these issues and how the same design objectives might be constrained on Dodge Street. Item Number: 7.d. CITY OC IOWA CITY www.icgov.org August 20, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description John Woodruff - Recycling at Apartment complexes [Staff response included] Kellie Fruehling From: Stan Laverman Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 2:15 PM To: john-woodruff@uiowa.edu' Cc: Council Subject: FW: Recycling at Apartment complexes John - Thank you for reaching out to us about multi -family recycling in Iowa City. If you are living in an apartment building with 4 or more units you should have access to single stream recycling. Over the past two years we have been working with property managers to verify they are in compliance with this Iowa City mandate. Because of the space limitations at older multi -family properties the recycling facilities may be located at a nearby property. Please email me your address and I will follow up with the property manager to make sure single stream recycling is being provided at your building. I look forward to hearing from you- Stan Laverman, Senior Housing Inspector Stan Laverman Senior Housing Inspector City of Iowa City (319) 356-5135, (319) 530-4076 From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Friday, August 09, 2019 9:29 AM To: Stan Laverman <Stan-Laverman@iowa-city.org> Cc: Erika Kubly <Erika-Kubly@iowa-city.org>; Tracy Hightshoe <Tracy-Hightshoe@iowa-city.org> Subject: FW: Recycling at Apartment complexes Stan — Can you please respond and Cc Council? Thanks— Geoff From: Woodruff, John B[ma iIto: iohn-woodruffCa@uiowa.edul Sent: Friday, August 9, 2019 7:50 AM To: Council <Council@iowa-citv.or> Subject: Recycling at Apartment complexes Dear Council Members, Hello, my name is John Woodruff and I will be a senior at the University of Iowa. I have spent the last two years in different apartment complexes in Iowa City, and I have disturbed by both places' lack of recycling. After visiting many of friends in other complexes, I realize this is a problem that many students and other residents face. I realize there is an option to collect your recycling and take it to the recycling center, but that is not a feasible, realistic option for many college students. I also realize the city council just declared a climate crisis, and I can't think of a more tangible way to combat this than providing some sort of program or system that makes the ability to recycle a reality for those living in places without it. If you need any more information on the topic, please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time. Best, John Woodruff Get Outlook for iOS CITY OC IOWA CITY www.icgov.org August 20, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Jennifer Baum - icpd "ghost car" Item Number: 7.e. Kellie Fruehling From: jennifer baum <jen.fiona.dashill@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 11:32 PM To: Council Subject: icpd "ghost car" Council Members - With all due respect this police car with "ghost lettering" is ridiculous. Exactly what purpose does it have other than to creep up on citizens the police have targeted? Is there some reason the police have to sneak around to "protect and serve"? I think not. It's not like the cars they have now are bright green and outfitted like Andy Griffith's car in Mayberry. They are plenty subtle enough. This is completely unnecessary. It is a waste of money to make little boys feel like they have fun new toys that can be used to act like bullies. It is, in a word, stupid. jennifer baum Deweyville jr ;;rw®J� CITY OC IOWA CITY www.icgov.org August 20, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Mindi Callison - Pet store agenda Preston Moore - Petland presentation Item Number: 7.f. Kellie Fruehling From: Mindi Callison <mindi@bailingoutbenji.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 4:00 PM To: Council Subject: Pet store agenda Esteemed City Council of Iowa City, It has come to my attention that you are discussing the pet store / puppy mill retail ban ordinance tonight, and I wanted to bring some information to your attention. Without taking up too much of your time, I wanted to highlight a few of the breeders Petland has used as of November of last year. I pulled government health documents from the State of Iowa and have been able to trace which breeders Petland is using. While the Petland store would like everyone to believe they are using local, reputable breeders, the documents prove that is false (and I can provide copies of them if needed.) Below you will find a few highlights based on the information I have found. 1. Petland uses the transport company "Puppy Travelers" out of Missouri in order to bring puppies into the store. Puppy Travelers has been in trouble with the USDA for their transport practices, as you can see below. "In February 2018, 24 puppies were seized from a Puppy Travelers transport van outside a Petland store in Fort Myers, Florida. The puppies were found with "urine, feces and no water" in their cages, according to news sources, and many of them were sick. According to local NBC reportage, documentation, microchip information and the vehicle's registration were called into question. The investigation into the transporter started after puppy buyers complained about puppies who had died soon after they were purchased from the Petland location." We have records of Petland using Puppy Travelers from November to present, and they have transported at least 45 puppies into Iowa City. Even though the Pet store owner claims to visit all of these breeders regularly, that doesn't mean he isn't using transport companies who have a history of violations to bring the puppies to the store and into the city. 2. Petland uses the breeder Pam Wilson from Missouri to obtain puppies. Pam Wilson has been in trouble with the USDA for: In June 2017, a Missouri state inspector found nine violations at Pam Wilson's kennel, including issues with unsafe housing, inadequate cleaning, unsafe animal handling and lack of proper veterinary care. Two separate veterinary care issues were cited, including one "direct" violation for a French bulldog puppy who had scabs and crusty areas from her neck to her midline (spine). According to the licensee, multiple other dogs had similar lesions and she had apparently "develop[ed] itchy rashes herself after handling some of the dogs." None of these dogs had been seen by their veterinarian at the time of inspection for the issues, which could be caused by scabies or other parasites. The inspector also noted that there was no current program of veterinary care available. Other violations noted at this inspection included a cattle prod found in one of the rooms that the licensee claimed she used to break up dog fights. The inspection report stated, "The licensee shall immediately discontinue use of any non -species appropriate training/management equipment to prevent unnecessary injury, stress, or trauma to the animals." Other concerns noted at this inspection were about "20 exposed power outlets" accessible to the dogs and puppies in the licensee's house, among other issues. When the inspector followed up two months later in August 2017, the licensee had complied with some of the previous violations, but the power outlets remained exposed to the animals and damaged drywall was still present in one of the rooms. 3. Petland has imported over 120 puppies into the state since November from Missouri and Minnesota alone, this is not including puppies coming from Iowa Commercial Breeders. Many of these Commercial Breeders have hundreds of adult breeding dogs on their property including: -Phil Hoover, Memphis Missouri- 364 adult breeding dogs. -Betty Fetters, Fetters Furry Friends. Novinger, Missouri- 118 adult breeding dogs. -Amos Yoder, Skyline View LLC, St Charles, Minnesota -111 adult breeding dogs, 89 puppies. Who has a habit of skipping USDA inspections. -Randall & Sheree Bonnette — Chillicothe, Missouri -125 adult breeding dogs 4. When we look into the CVI reports for 2018 and previous, we see that Petland has also used problematic breeders such as : -William Kurtz, Augusta Wisconsin who has 58 breeding adults. Kurtz was listed in the 2016 Horrible Hundred puppy mill list due to filthy conditions, severely matted dogs, and excessive feces. He was also fined $3,089 by Wisconsin Department of Agriculture due to noncompliance issues. -Perry and Mattie Bontrager of Cedar Hill Kennel in Dalton Wisconsin. They have 131 adult breeding dogs with a history of violations including dogs with cloudy eyes that had not been treated by a vet. - Menning Enterprises of Edgerton, Minnesota who have 543 adult breeding dogs. The fact of the matter is, you can do more than speculate about the conditions these animals endure at the puppy mill before they come into Iowa City to be sold to the public. This can all be traced through the State of Iowa and the city council can be proactive and pass a retail ban that will stop the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats in Iowa City. Petland doesn't have to close down, and we don't want them to! Instead, they could partner with rescues and shelters to have adoption events in their stores while selling amazing products and food to the public. This will not only lessen the burden on the local shelters and rescues, but it will limit the cost that the city has to pay when it comes to housing the animals that often sit for awhile before they are adopted. I strongly urge you to look deeper into this matter and consider a retail ban that would not only protect the breeding animals, but it would protect the citizens of your city from purchasing puppies that could cost thousands of dollars in vet bills. Again, all of our claims above are backed up with data from the Iowa Department of Agriculture. Thank you so much for your time, -- Mindi Callison Executive Director, Founder www.bailingoutbenoi.com r Working to end puppy mills through advocacy, education and research. Follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Kellie Fruehling From: Preston Moore <pmoore@humanesociety.org> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2019 8:24 AM To: Council Subject: Re: city memo on pet stores Attachments: Petland presentation Dear Iowa City Council, Thank you for taking the issue of the retail sale of puppies and kittens in Iowa so seriously and for continuing to research the issue. I've attached the letter I sent a couple of months ago that lays out why a humane pet store ordinance that prohibits that sale of dogs and cats in pet stores would be so beneficial for Iowa City. I also wanted to address a couple of points made recently by city staff. I am grateful that the memo acknowledged a major consumer protection issue with puppy -selling pet stores: purchasers often do not have "reliable and accurate information regarding the origin of the animal." This is very true, and the main reason purchasers do not have reliable and accurate information is because puppy -selling pet stores purposefully mislead consumers as to where the puppies came from. If pet stores were honest about the treatment of the breeding dogs at the facilities they obtain puppies from they would likely be out of business quickly. The memo is also spot on in noting that "the best practice would be for buyers to be able to visually inspect the animal's parents." Meeting the breeder, puppy, and puppy's parents in person is the only way for a consumer to know they are buying a dog from a humane breeder. The HSUS proudly supports responsible breeders who sell directly to the public with our Breeder Advisory Resource Council—a group of breeders that advise us on our work to stop puppy mills—and our resources for the public, including a checklist that consumers can take with them when visiting a breeder. Of course, meeting the breeder, puppy and puppy's parents is not possible in the pet store model where consumers only see the puppy and only communicate with pet store sales staff. I regret that I didn't share the attached letter with the city's staff before this issue was researched because if I did I do not think the memo would have said "we can only speculate about the unsanitary conditions and neglectful environment" that dogs bred for the pet store trade endure. As the overview of inspection reports, including photos, of facilities that Petland Iowa City sources from demonstrates, no speculation is required. It is well documented that Iowa City's puppy -selling pet store sources from inhumane, unsanitary breeders. Where I have to disagree with the memo's author is based on the assertion that a ban on third party sales would not solve the aforementioned issues because a store could just move to another community. While I agree that Petland Iowa City could simply move to a neighboring community if Iowa City no longer allowed the store to sell puppies, it would still solve the problem in Iowa City—the only community this council has any authority over. Plus, Iowa City's only puppy -selling pet store is owned by someone who clearly wants to remain in Iowa City. He likes the demographic, and seems to especially like his college student customer base. I'm not sure he would be so inclined to move shop out of the city. Ideally, Petland Iowa City would stay put and start operating with a more humane business model that doesn't rely on the sale of puppy mill puppies. Last year American's spent $72 billion dollars on their pets, mainly on products and services. That is a massive market that Petland would be smart to tap into. The store could start offering grooming, daycare, or boarding. It could also start hosting adoption events and bring in a ton of business that way. Also, while I appreciate the city's concern for "populations without the means and ability to personally visit breeder locations" it pains me to think this would be a justification for not enacting a ban on the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores. It may be difficult for some to visit a breeder in person, but there are surely responsible breeders in the area. Plus there are definitely shelters and rescues in the area with a wide range of adoptable pets. What we do know is that Petland preys on low income families by offering overpriced dogs with financing options. Petland Iowa City offers two financing options: a Petland credit card with a 29.9% interest rate and a loan through Lending USA which can also have an interest rate of up to 29.9%. These financing options are often pushed on those who cannot afford the purchase price of the puppy but have fallen in love with a puppy in the store. These high interest rates are buried in the small print, and many who sign up for financing are not aware of them. At the HSUS, we regularly receive complaints from consumers across the nation who have purchased puppies from Petland stores who ended up being very sick. The worst of these complaints are from consumers whose puppies passed away and they not only owe veterinary bills but also still have to pay off the puppy they financed, even though the puppy is no longer with them. I cannot imagine a worse scenario for a low income family, or any family for that matter. I'm so glad to hear that the memo recommends that the city continue to promote adoption, as that is hugely important. However, the recommendation that the city continue to inspect pet stores once per year and leave it at that seems to ignore all the issues puppy -selling pet stores pose. The conditions in the pet store are a small part of the puzzle. Only a ban on the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores will protect consumers and animals. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any additional questions or concerns. Best wishes, Preston Moore Iowa State Director, State Affairs pmoore()huma nesociety.or4 P 240-753-9427 humanesociety.org 'WTi* lIi1MA✓rlEswgry atnKw+nt9STKM The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's most effective animal protection organization, fighting for all animals for more than 60 years. To support our work, please make a monthly donation, give in another way or volunteer. M ® ""'" Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Good afternoon, council. Preston Moore <pmoore@humanesociety.org> Monday, April 29, 2019 12:13 PM Council Petland presentation Iowa City letter.pdf Please see the attached letter in response to Petland's recent presentation to the Iowa City council. Best wishes, Preston Preston Moore Iowa State Director, State Affairs pmoore@humanesociety.org P 240-753-9427 humanesocietv.ora N19 HtNi A"9-9OCllTY �T orTmum "ST9M The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's most effective animal protection organization, fighting for all animals for more than 60 years. To support our work, please make a monthly donation, give in another way or volunteer. 1►�?""'`jam THE HUMANE SOCIETY �• OF THE UNITED STATES Dear Honorable Iowa City Councilmembers, We write to respectfully encourage Iowa City to join 300 localities across the nation—including Fraser and Boone—and the states of Maryland and California in prohibiting the sale of commercially -raised dogs and cats in pet stores. Such an ordinance would drive the pet market toward more humane sources such as shelters, rescues and responsible breeders. It would also ensure that sick and behaviorally challenged puppies are no longer trucked into Iowa City to be sold to unsuspecting consumers who only see the cute puppy in the window. The benefits of an ordinance placing reasonable restrictions on pet stores that sell puppies include: • Protecting consumers from ending up with sick and behaviorally -challenged puppies • Reducing a public health risk • Protecting consumers from financing schemes that many consider predatory • Reducing the demand for puppy mill puppies • Encouraging puppy -selling pet stores to tap into the far more lucrative parts of the $72 billion pet market, which is largely products and services • Encouraging Iowa City residents to adopt their next pet from a local shelter or rescue or to seek out a responsible breeder that they will meet in person to ensure the conditions align with their values In a letter and presentation to the Council, the owners of Petland Iowa City made several untruthful claims. I want to make sure to give you the facts. Petland's claim that pet store puppies have fewer health issues is laughable. The HSUS has received more than 1,300 complaints about sick puppies just from Petland stores. Complaints about the Iowa City location in particular include people who bought puppies with respiratory issues, kennel cough, eye and ear infections, diarrhea and parasites. Petland's own claims and warranty company, Pawsitive Solutions, reported that "less than 5% of all puppies that went home incurred any sort of severe medical issue requiring medical hospitalization." Thus, about 1 in 20 puppies sold by Petland end up in the hospital. Certainly, many more have illnesses that do not require hospitalization. Last Fall, an HSUS Petland investigation' revealed that Petland stores are filled with sick puppies. Some are on the sales floor, and many are kept in a barren isolation rooms out of sight of customers. One Petland employee admitted that she sometimes came into work and saw puppies who had "passed away." She said that she tried hard to save the lives of puppies who were dying. Our investigator later found a dead puppy in the Petland freezer. An employee at a different Petland store told our investigator that a sick puppy that had been in the back room for about a month was there because they were simply waiting for a sick puppy to die. Even the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) warns consumers about the risks of buying a pet store puppy.2 In a Sept. 2018 report, the CDC states that over one hundred Americans were sickened with an antibiotic-resistant strain of Campylobacter from contact with pet store puppies with many having to be hospitalized.' The study revealed that over 95% of pet store puppies had received antibiotics before arriving at, or while at, the pet store. This indicates just how sick pet store puppies are, or are likely, to be. The CDC also made clear that the outbreak risk continues. In emails obtained by the HSUS from a public records request, one ' https://blog.humanesociety.org/2018/12/hsus-undercover-investigation-exposes-petlands-treatment-of-sick- puppies.html Z https://www.cdc.gov/campylobacter/outbreaks/puppies-9-17/index.html 'https://www.cdc-gov/mmwr/volumes/67/wr/mm6737a3.htm?s cid=mm6737a3 w CDC official wrote: "The puppy story is not over— it is difficult to control with a whole system that lacks hygiene at many points and seems to use antibiotics instead." Petland stores were at the center of this investigation, as was a large broker (Blue Ribbon Puppies) that many Petland stores continue to source from. No other pet adoption or sales outlet has ever linked to a public health concern of this scale. Petland's claim that it is fully transparent is equally hard to stomach. A company that values transparency would not require consumers to sign confidentiality agreements before reimbursing for veterinary expenses for sick or dead puppies. One such document obtained by the HSUS states: "We are so sorry to hear about the loss of [redacted name] purchased from Petland ... By signing this letter you understand that you are being refunded [redacted info]... In order to receive this assistance, you must agree to cease/refrain from all forms of slander or negative comments and feedback on all platforms of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Yelp!, Instagram or any such avenue. This is to include ... the Better Business Bureau and reports to the Attorney General." Plus, Petland stores are infamous for misleading consumers to believe that their puppies come from highly - regulated, humane breeders even though those claims have been disproven time and again with thousands of pages of documentation, inspection reports, and inspection photos. Petland is also known for making false health guarantees, as explained above. Petland claims that they only work with "the best of the best" breeders are easily countered. Documentation obtained from the Iowa Dept. of Agriculture, as well as state and federal inspection reports and photos, show that Petland Iowa City sourced from breeders with egregious welfare violations as recently as 2017. A summary of a few of those breeders and their violations is at the end of this letter. Current breeder information will be provided to the council once the HSUS receives it, but it is highly likely Petland Iowa City still sources from some, if not all, of these breeders. Petland Iowa City owners make the unsubstantiated claim they don't source from puppy mills because they only source from breeders that are USDA -licensed without certain violations or breeders considered "hobby breeders" under federal law. One of the problems with this assertion is that USDA -licensed breeders are, in most cases, what the public would consider to be puppy mills. A USDA -licensed facility may legally: • Confine dogs in cages only 6 inches larger than their bodies for their entire lives • Provide only coated wire flooring in cages • Stack cages on top of each other • Deny dogs adequate exercise and socialization • Keep dogs in frigid or sweltering temperatures for up to 4 hours • Breed dogs repeatedly and excessively, without limits • Provide no regular veterinary care beyond annual walk -though of facility • Keep hundreds or even thousands of dogs To make matters worse, the USDA does a horrible job of enforcing these shockingly low standards. There have always been serious enforcement issues, but lately it seems to be worse than ever. In February, the Washington Post reported that the USDA inspectors documented 60% fewer violations in 2018 than in 2017.4 The Post also noted a drop in the number of "critical" or "direct" violations issued by the USDA—the same violations Petland Iowa City apparently uses to determine which breeders to source from. Unfortunately, this decline in citations is 4 https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2019/02/26/usda-is-issuing-far-fewer-citations-zoos-labs-breeders-animal- welfare-violations/?noredirect=on&utm term=.f1f1bb76d2c6 not due to an increase in compliance with the law, and the USDA doesn't even attempt to say that it is. A USDA spokesperson admitted to the Post that the agency is backpedaling on enforcement, stating that it is putting more emphasis on "working with" the regulated community instead. Other disturbing developments with the USDA include: Keeping the public in the dark about licensed breeders' inspection histories by redacting names and license numbers necessary to connect reports to breeders; allowing facilities to self-report to avoid having certain violations identified in the records, even some critical violations, if they follow certain guidelines; conducting announced inspections for the first time, which allows breeders to cover up violations; and admitting to the HSUS in April 2018 that it hadn't revoked a single license in over a year, despite overwhelming evidence of animal mistreatment and poor conditions at many operations. The HSUS continues to expose USDA -licensed facilities in our annual Horrible Hundred reports. -5 These reports detail egregious violations on federal and state inspection reports, including violations for dogs found shivering in the cold, dogs with only frozen water buckets available or no water at all, dogs with untreated wounds, sick puppies who had not been treated by a vet, and emaciated dogs. I highly recommend those who desire to learn more about the nation's puppy mill problem to review the Horrible Hundred reports. Petland's claim that they buy from hobby breeders are also concerning. In the puppy -selling pet store world, "hobby breeder" simply means unlicesned breeder. There is no federal or state law preventing pet stores from buying puppies from breeders who should be USDA-licesned but aren't. That means pet stores can, and often due, source from one of the thousands of large-scale commercial breeders that meet the USDA's threshold for coverage but have gotten away with being uncliesned because the USDA does such a poor job of licensing all those that should be licensed. These are some of the worst puppy mills in the nation because there is no oversight of their treatment of dogs in their care. Petland wants you to believe that the "hobby breeders" they speak of are the small, family breeders that treat their dogs like we treat our pets. In reality, those repsonsible breeders never sell to pet stores because they demand to meet prospective buyers in person. Thus, we agree with the concern Petland owners express about the thousands of breeders with no reulgation or oversight, but we do not agree that Petland avoids buying from them. In sum, all of the serious problems Petland Iowa City poses for animals and consumers stem from the fact that the owners choose to sell commercially -raised puppies. For this they are an outlier in their own industry, as the huge majority of pet stores- both large chains and boutique shops- do not sell puppies. The HSUS encourages all puppy -selling pet stores to ditch the controversial and costly business model that relies on the sale of puppies from inhumane sources and urges Iowa City to ensure it. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, PYPritt?f'V M00M Iowa State Director The Humane Society of the United States pmoore@humanesociety.org Amy Je"& Public Policy Director, Puppy Mills The Humane Society of the United States ajesse@humanesociety.org 5 https://www.humanesociety.org/horrible-hundred Petland Iowa City sourced from the following breeders with egregious violations in 2016 and 2017: John Bontrager, Jr. (Dalton, Wisconsin) Cited by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture for numerous animal welfare violations, including: • 10/2018: Nine enclosures were found to have buildup of excreta along with two of the indoor enclosures; three dogs had matted hair and dour were in need of grooming; one dog was found to have apparent periodontal disease and was in need to veterinary care; an initial Notice of Non -Compliance was issued to Bontrager ordering a veterinary examination on an adult, female Maltese for its teeth condition; and a warning notice was issues to the licensee requiring that corrective actions be taken to address the cleaning and sanitation needs along with the grooming concerns. • The below photos were included in the report, demonstrating a dog with a considerable amount of tartar covering her teeth and gum tissue appeared to be inflamed and recessed in areas of mouth, a dirty, matted dog, and platforms soiled in dog excrement. Marvin Mullet, Cloverridee Kennel (Corydon, IA) USDA inspection photos from 2011 documented violations for a dog with a cloudy, enlarged left eye, and two separate violations for housing puppies without any identification or information about the puppies on the cage. -�- — - a _ " Mike and Tricia Jouwstra, Jouwstra Kennels (Edgerton, MN) USDA photos of Jouwstra's facility taken in November 2010 show a dog with a severe ear injury, a dog with dental health concerns, and a dog with excessively long toe nails. Jonathan Yutzv, (Bloomfield, IA) USDA photos of Yutzy's facility taken in March 2013 show a dog with a missing left eye and abnormal right eye and dogs outside in the cold with icicles handing from their enclosure. Henry Sommers (Cincinnati. IA) Henry Sommers has received numerous animal welfare violations from the United States Department of Agriculture, as indicated below: • 05/2017: A report with breeder name/license number redacted was linked to this breeder as he was the only USDA -licensed breeder in Cincinnati during the May 2017 inspection. The USDA cited him for two different repeat violations — one for Yorkie who had a large area of missing fur and thinning hair, and one for unsafe housing which contained large gaps that could injure the dogs. • 02/2017: Another redacted report that we were able to link to Henry including citations for a "Direct, Repeat" violation, one of the most severe kinds of violations the USDA can find, after an inspector found multiple dogs with veterinary issues, including a Yorkshire terrier with hair loss and brown, scabby skin; another Yorkie who could not put weight on her leg and whose foot was swollen twice its normal size; a Maltese puppy who had swollen eyelids with yellow discharge a bichon with an open wound on her neck; and other dogs with dental infections, matted fur, and/or severely overgrown nails. An inspector also found the licensee to be in possession of a controlled substance, ketamine, that he claimed to be using to sedate dogs for dental cleaning. • 06/2016: USDA found four Yorkies with hair loss around their ears, and some had dark crusting and scabs on their ears. Three dogs had signs of advanced dental disease and a Maltese puppy had severe crusting and matting around both eyes — one of the eyes could not be visualized because the matting was so bad. The report also notes various unsafe and unsanitary conditions. • 05/2016: USDA inspector found a puppy who appeared lifeless and unresponsive with partially closed eyes and pale gums. The inspected noted that she was weak and limp and cold to the touch. The puppy was in such dire need that the inspector ended the inspection and requested the licensee to seek immediate veterinary care for the puppy. • 03/2016: USDA inspectors found a very thin Yorkshire terrier who was severely emaciated -shoulder blades, ribs, hip bones, and spinal column were easily felt with little body fat and the terrier had significant dental diseases and loose teeth; another Yorkshire terrier had red abrasions/wounds along her side and dried blood in her fur; moldy food; and filthy and unsafe conditions. • 01/2016: USDA inspectors found multiple safety, sanitation and structural violations including a strong animal waste odor that was burning one inspectors' eyes and throat. The USDA gave Sommers an Official Warning for Violation of Federal Regulations for the repeated lack of veterinary care found in 2015. • 11/2015: USDA inspectors found multiple dogs in need of veterinary care, including a Yorkie who as holding up one back foot that was swollen and one of the nails had curled all the way around and into the toe pad. • 10/2016: USDA inspectors found several dogs with advanced dental disease to the point that many dogs had missing teeth and/or could not hold their tongues in their mouths; a dog with mucus in both eye and discoloration of the eyes; enclosures were coated with a brown greasy residue and the dogs did not have an exercise plan. Item Number: 7.g. CITY OC IOWA CITY www.icgov.org August 20, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Donald Baxter - Delivery trucks in bike lane Donald Baxter - The bike lane I C had in mind? Donald Baxter - Bike Lane as Loading zone Clinton Street Kellie Fruehling From: Donald Baxter <donald.baxter@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2019 9:43 AM To: Council; Geoff Fruin; Sarah Walz, Jody Matherly; Think Bicycles Johnson County Subject: Delivery trucks in bike lane To City Council, City Manager and Chief of Police, City of Iowa City, Why are delivery trucks allowed to park in bike lanes and what is the city bylaw that allows this? If this is illegal why is it allowed in the precious few bike lanes that exist in Iowa City? This morning a UPS driver stops right in front of me as I am riding to work in the short bike lane that exists on Melrose Avenue. There are multiple side streets that exist for delivery trucks to use that don't involve blocking a bike lane. Best Regards, Donald Baxter Donald Baxter 316 Ridgeview Avenue University Heights, Iowa 52246 319/337-0494 Kellie Fruehlin From: Donald Baxter <donald.baxter@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2019 2:09 PM To: Council; Geoff Fruin; Jody Matherly; Think Bicycles Johnson County; Sarah Walz; Simon Andrew Subject: The bike lane use IC had in mind? Attachments: IMG_20190802_134931jpg;IMG_20190802_134606jpg;IMG_20190802_134526jpg All within ten minutes. The FedEx guy escaped me. e 'RW WY '40 2f "AWL Kellie Fruehling From: Donald Baxter <donald.baxter@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 9:25 AM To: Geoff Fruin; Jody Matherly; Council; Think Bicycles Johnson County; Sarah Walz Subject: Bike Lane as Loading zone Clinton Street Four private vehicles in commercial zone, one commercial vehicle in bike lane 8/6/2019 8 am (photo by Ofer Siva n) Donald Baxter 316 Ridgeview Avenue University Heights, Iowa 52246 319/337-0494 CITY OC IOWA CITY www.icgov.org August 20, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Item Number: 7.h. Description Ryan Baker -Asphalt Resurfacing 2019 Project Public Meeting, Dodge -Governor Kayla Cress - Against new bike lane on S. Governor St Kellie Fruehling From: Ryan Baker <baker@worldofbikes.coma Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 2:58 PM To: Council; Geoff Fruin; Kent Ralston Subject: Asphalt Resurfacing 2019 Project Public Meeting, Dodge/Governor Hello - I was in attendance in the public input meeting last evening covering this topic. While I believe the meeting was intended for other purposes than why I was there, I still feel that my input for the project is needed. I understand that this was intended for property owners in these neighborhoods, but in the big picture, this affects more than those few. While I do understand the parking concerns in these neighborhoods, we also have to take in account the Bicycle Master Plan that the city has adopted. While I think there could be a compromise with everyones interest in mind, I would be a HUGE missing link in the cycling infrastructure that is trying to be developed. To have a bike lanes to the North of Burlington only would be a disservice to those using this facility. My guess is that people that would be using these lanes will not be starting or ending their ride at Burlington and would be looking to go to Bowery or Kirkwood. I also have concerns of the validity of this Master Plan should these not get put in place. Does the plan just become a wish list and when there is an obstacle it gets pushed aside for the few or will the city hold to its's plan of increased bike facilities and reductions of emissions for the many? Please take my input as in favor of the addition of these bike lanes on Dodge and Govener and please continue the development of more bike facilities in our city. Thank you! Ryan Baker WORLD 0f BIKE l l i ��,s �.Iy Ryan Baker, Owner I World of Bikes 723 S Gilbert St I Iowa City, Iowa 52240 p-319.351.8337 I m-319.321.9725 I f-319.354.0111 baker@worldofbikes.com I www.worldofbikes.com Kellie Fruehling From: Kayla Cress <rentalsbyivette@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 5:57 PM To: Jason Reichart; Council Subject: Re: Against new bike lane on S. Governor St. Hello Jason, and Honorable City Council, Thanks for holding a meeting for the City neighbors about the proposed Governor St. / Dodge St road changes. Our stance, as landlords of several rentals in the area, is that where we currently have on -street parking, we should keep it. As far as bike lanes, I do not prefer them to on street parking. A few painted "sharrows" to remind bikers and cars to share the road are sufficient to me. I also prefer that cars park on one side of the road only, in this width of street. Our side of the street is fine. I am completely opposed to shifting cars from one side of the street daily. It is such a waste of gas and effort to move your car, if you own one and need it only a few times a week. I understand the people who think street storage wood happen, but if you drive Governor St. daily as we do, you will notice that cars come and go frequently throughout the day. It appears to be a healthy balance of visitors and neighbors. As I mentioned before I am pro- University and Kirkwood students, staff and neighbors and want the available parking as we have it now. Thanks for listening. I am copying in the City Councilors as well, since it was unclear at the packed meeting last night whether this issue is dead in the water, or whether it will continue to have life. Thanks again, Kayla Cress We live on the east side of Iowa City, but have rentals scattered throughout Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty. We have had wonderful renters over several decades, from all over the world, who if the neighborhood and job market treat them well, become longer term renters or homeowners. On Wed, Aug 7, 2019 at 3:27 PM Jason Reichart <Jason-Reichart@iowa-city.org> wrote: Kayla, Thank you for your comments. This is the kind of information we are looking for tonight. Our goal is to use the feedback we collect at the meeting to determine the best solution moving forward. Hope to see you at the meeting. Thanks, Jason Reichart, P.E. Civil Engineer I City of Iowa City 319-356-5416 1 iason-reichart@iowa-city.org 410 E Washington St I Iowa City, IA www.icgov.com From: Kayla Cress [mailto:rentalsbvivette@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 5:42 PM To: Jason Reichart <Jason-Reichart@iowa-city.org> Subject: Against new bike lane on S. Governor St. I am trying to understand the desire for more bike lanes in Iowa City. There appears to me to be a very small population of bicyclists versus vehicles. We own an apartment building at 404 S. Governor St. We have enough parking for our building, and have one visitor parking space. If a tenant has a friend or family member over, where would you expect them to park in the S. Governor St. area? Where will the overflow from the sorority park? Where will their parents park when they come to visit? Where will the church have parking when they have services? Who wants this type of change? Why are we not welcoming people to Iowa City? and why are we pushing them out of the downtown area or across the river where is no parking drama? I don't think you are going to convince people who need or want a car to instead buy and use a bike for work or to get groceries. If you count the number of bikes in the magic mile around the downtown area on any given day versus vehicles, the number is very low. It is either for recreation, or for a few of the downtown businesses. How does this constitute taking away parking or driving lanes and putting in another bike lane in a neighborhood of renters and homeowners? I am VERY concerned about the City of Iowa City's staff or downtown "homeowners" lack of respect and appreciation for the University of Iowa students and staff when removing parking available for these populations near downtown. These students and staff travel here for class or work every day of the week. If the University of Iowa wasn't here in Iowa City, we would have very little left that people would want to come here fo r. Yes, there are other industries, but many, many of them rely on the students and staff. I have lived in Iowa City most of my life, we have raised our children here, 3 of the 4 went to the University of Iowa. My husband and I own our house, and run businesses around town. Much of our business is with people who are associated with the University of Iowa or the 3 hospitals in town, that are all in the downtown area. They are valued renters, they are homeowners, they are people who enjoy the varied stores and restaurants. There are even some who live or visit here and never go to downtown Iowa City and still have a fulfilling life. Please do NOT remove any more lanes of traffic or areas of on street parking in Iowa City. Thank you for listening. I plan to attend the Wednesday meeting also. Kayla Cress Rentals by Ivette Kayla Cress Property Manager Rentals by Ivette P.O. Box 576 Iowa City, IA 52244 Office (319) 337-7392 Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Kayla Cress Property Manager Rentals by Ivette P. 0. Box 576 Iowa City, lA 52244 Office (319) 337-7392 Item Number: 7.i. CITY OC IOWA CITY www.icgov.org August 20, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Bob Oppliger - Reducing carbon emissions Kellie Fruehling From: bob oppliger <boboppliger@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2019 7:24 AM To: Council Cc: Geoff Fruin Subject: Reducing carbon emissions Attachments: assessing -health -benefits -of -bicycle -commuting (1).pdf Dear Council. Councilwomen Taylor was quoted in Sunday's CR Gazette about the doability of reducing carbon emissions community wide. A simple way for the city to lead by example would be to incentify alternative transportation. Currently, the city subsidizes civic center employees parking cars in the ramp and those using bus passes. However there is no subsidy for those who walk or bike to work. A subsidy that rewards alternative transportation would demonstrate to the community the council's sincerity. An added perk for the city would be reduced health care costs and lost time on the job. A recent study by the Minnesota DOT, attached, found significant benefits among commuters who bike to work three times a week. I commend the council for their efforts to reduce carbon admissions and consider ways to lead by example. Sincerely, Bob Oppliger Education & Advocacy Coordinator Bicyclists of Iowa City & Member, Board of Directors League of American Bicyclists 1 Goals of the study were Why is this study needed? to estimate the: Chronic diseases need ongoing medical care Bicycling is one of the o economic impact of strategies to reduce chronic diseases and death rate among adult bicycling industry population. However, no previous research assessed the health benefits bicycle commuting of bicycle commuting in Minnesota for a larger group of people o volume of bicycling Economic Assessment Tool was used to estimate the economic value infrastructure/facilities use Methodology o economic impact of Data from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults bicycling events Study was studied. The study includes working adults in the Twin Cities area. That data informed the design of the Twin Cities Cyclist o health benefits of Survey, which was used to estimate reduced disease and illness bicycle commuting due to bicycle commuting. The World Health Organization's Health Economic Assessment Tool was used to estimate the economic value of reduced deaths because of bicycle commuting in the Twin Cities. in. MIDEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION Driven to Discover' Findings Bicycle coeeeereeitieeyln•enerets * aA Al ��OrJ AAA 12 c cto 61 **X dealhsheir• ye«i• X AA) ctAA) satu:rey $100 million to $500 million Bicycle coeee»eeitiny the•ee timiesper mieck is lirelced to 46% lower odds of 31% lower odds 28% lower odds of metabolic syndrome of obesity hypertension (44 6 /0 2 28 all of wlticle lowers mtedical costs How can this information be used? While the research was conducted in the Twin Cities Metro Area, residents in other parts of Minnesota can also reap health benefits from bicycling. The findings provided state health and transportation officials and health care providers with multiple policy implications: • promote active transportation via bicycling as a type of physical activity that can be integrated into daily lives through policies and intervention programs, e.g., employers to incentivize bicycle commuting • develop consistent safety education and encouragement messages statewide to increase bicycle commuting • through policies and intervention programs, such as the Nice Ride program, health and transportation sectors can promote active commuting via bicycling as a type of physical activity that can be integrated into daily lives Contacts Sara Dunlap Planner, Office of Transit Minnesota Department of Transportation Sara.Dunlao(ilstate.mn.us Mark Pereira, Ph.D. Professor. Division of Epidemiology and Community Health School of Public Health University of Minnesota Perei004 0umn.edu CITY OC IOWA CITY www.icgov.org August 20, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Item Number: 7.j. Description Mary & Don Buffington - Growth is not always beautiful [Staff response included] Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Dear Ms. and Mr. Buffington, Simon Andrew Thursday, August 15, 2019 12:50 PM 'bufpnosr@gmail.com' Council Thank you for your letter Buffington 8.15.19.pdf, Buffington letter.pdf Thank you for your recent letter to the City Council. I have attached a letter with information regarding your concerns that I will also place in the mail. Thanks again for reaching out. Have a great day. Best regards, Simon Andrew Assistant to the City Manager City of Iowa City 410 East Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 356-5014 simon-andrew@iowa-city.org Dear Ms. and Mr. Buffington, Thank you for your recent letter to the City Council and for your concern for our community. Two of the items you noted are currently in the works and we wanted to provide you an update. I have also included some information on the rationale for moving toward the use of carts for waste collection. We have moved to carts to make it easier for residents to move their items, increase efficiency, improve recycling capacity, and reduce staff lifting. While residents are required to use City trash carts, with limited exceptions, they are not required to use City recycling carts or organics carts. Since implementation we have already seen a significant increase in recycling and organics weights, and most importantly, a decrease in trash weights. Improving recycling rates is a key component of our sustainability goals. There is a requirement in City Code that residents remove refuse carts from the curb the same day collection is made. If you would like to report households not following this requirement that can be done by calling the City at 319.356.5230 or report a concern online at https://www.icgov.org/lCgovXpress. Several hundred households have opted out of the recycling carts and still use their 18 -gallon bins, which we will no longer provide but households can still use bins already in their possession. Only about a third of our curbside customers utilize City -provided organics carts, however, we are waiting on a shipment for about 800 customers who have requested them. We do plan to conduct a deer hunt in the coming months. We received approval from the State of Iowa Natural Resources Commission August 8. Cities are not allowed to conduct hunts without the approval of the Commission and we have had multiple deer management applications denied in the last year and half. It has been a lengthy process, but we now have all the approvals we need to move forward. Background information can be found on our website at https://www.icgov.org/proieWdeer- population-management-proiect. The Rochester Avenue reconstruction project, which will run from First Avenue to Ralston Creek, is currently budgeted for 2021, with design occurring next year. We also have significant projects scheduled for Court Street, Benton Street, American Legion Road, Dodge Street, and a block of Dubuque Street downtown in our five-year capital improvement plan. This is in addition to our annual road resurfacing project that has expanded significantly in recent years. Thank you again for your letter. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 319.356.5014 or simon-andrewt@iowa-citv.org. Have a great day. Best regards, Simon Andrew Assistant to the City Manager AUGUST 11, 2019 CITY MANAGER and CITY COUNCIL 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa, 52240 -1826 and CITY OF IOWA CITY Revenue Division 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 —1826 We are writing as a concerned citizens looking at the BEAUTY of our city which should be a priority. We believe the City's Refuse and Recycle division has now implemented the worst and most unsightly way of collecting garbage, yard waste and recycle. We now have 3 large bins— Black lid for garbage, Blue lid for recycle, and yellow lid for yard waste which are so large that residents do not have room in their garages for storage of these containers. As a result, you can drive anywhere in Iowa City and see these bins stored in front of homes and on the side of homes. They make properties look tacky, ugly, and detract from every neighborhood. At one time we lived in Amana, Iowa and the solution to this problem was serving each resident with a small gray yard cart on wheels. Each held six covered bins for metal cans, glass, tin, cardboard, etc. They were ample for a week's collection. These could be stored in the garage and they were easily rolled to the curb for collection each week. The second complaint is the deer population which has taken over inside the city. Hopefully you will be addressing this soon. We live on the East side of town and we count as many as 9 deer at one time in our yard that destroy all the landscape and gardening that we attempt to do. We spend a fortune on DEER Off to deter the deer. When we pay the high Real Estate Taxes that this city imposes on everyone, we feel the benefits are shortcoming for SENIOR CITIZENS, like us. We'd like to see some improvements to the city streets, such as Rochester Ave and other main streets which are in need of new surfacing. We have resided in Iowa City since 1978, and before that we were students at the University. As Iowa City continues to grow, and the landscape of buildings seems to be changing downtown, we have become disenchanted. We think) that we should MOVE OUT if we feel this way, but before that happens, we wanted to express our opinion on how GROWTH IS NOT ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL! Sincerely, N Mary (and Don) Buffington;: 609 St. Thomas Ct.� Iowa City, Iowa 52245 �7- e-mail: bufpnosr@gmail.com rrl xZ* Item Number: 7.k. CITY OC IOWA CITY www.icgov.org August 20, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Mike Carberry - Climate Crisis Declaration Kellie Fruehling From: Mike Carberry <mikecarberry@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:03 AM To: Kellie Fruehling Cc: Brenda Nations; Geoff Fruin Subject: Re: Climate Crisis Declaration Thank you! On Wed, Aug 14, 2019 at 8:05 AM Kellie Fruehling <Kellie-Fruehling@iowa-city.org> wrote: Attached is a copy of the resolution declaring a climate crisis which was passed by City Council on August 6th. Thank you IflWA_ _ __ C_ iTY_ A UM[E[8 E11`1+ 8E ITERAEUSE Kellie Fruehling City Clerk office: 319-356-5041 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 WWW lCGOV.ORG From: Mike Carberry <mikecarberry@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 9:02 PM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.ore> Cc: Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin@iowa-citv.ors>; Brenda Nations <Brenda-Nations@iowa-citv.org> Subject: Climate Crisis Declaration Thank you all for stepping up to the plate on the Climate Emergency that we all face. We asked you to call 9-1-1 because our house is on fire and you did just that. I was in Minneapolis last week and the news reached all the way up North. I was hoping someone could send me the wording of the declaration. Thanks again to all of you for your leadership. Mike Mike Carberry Green State Solutions MikeCarberry@gmail.com 319-594-6453 The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it - Neil deGrasse Tyson Sent from my semi smartphone. Please excuse any typos. Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Mike Carberry mikecarberry@gmaii.com 319.594.6453 The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it - Neil deGrasse Tyson I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things that I cannot accept -Angela Davis Sent from my semi smartphone, please excuse any typos Kellie Fruehling From: Dave Kimble <dave@climatemobilization.org> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2019 8:56 PM To: Council Late Handouts Distributed Cc: Matt Renner Subject: The Iowa City Climate Crisis declaration Hello, (Date) I work with The Climate Mobilization, an organization working to raise awareness on the climate emergency we're facing. I noticed that your council declared a climate crisis on August 8 (thank you for that!), and I was happy to see Iowa representing (having lived in Des Moines from 1991 to 1995). I wanted you to know that there is a global map being managed and shared among several environmental groups listing all of the government jurisdictions who have declared a "climate emergency" (currently over 955 strong, it's here). I notified them of your declaration, and was told that because the language used in your declaration was "climate crisis" it didn't meet the specific requirements to be included on the map. I know it's somewhat of a semantic detail, but if your council wants to be on the map, and you'd be comfortable changing the official resolution's language to "climate emergency", I'd love to shepherd Iowa City through the process of getting on the map. Regards, Dave Kimble The Climate Mobilization CITY OC IOWA CITY www.icgov.org August 20, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Item Number: 7.1. Description Timothy Gaffney - Check out University of Iowa - Off Campus Housing Search - Rental Search Kellie Fruehling From: Timothy Gaffney/ Vacationdepot.com <tgofkw@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 6:31 PM To: Council Subject: Check out University of Iowa I Off Campus Housing Search I Rental Search University of Iowa I Off Campus Housing Search I Rental Search University of Iowa I Off Campus Housing Search I Rental Search TO: City Council.- Attached ouncil: Attached please find a list of 25 pages of "housing for rent" in Iowa City as of today, 8/14/19. I have property in Boulder, Co. Beautiful town. Property is worth twice as much as in Iowa City, but taxes are the same or only slightly more. There is no justification on earth you can make to support this. My questions to you is just how many more god damn condos and apartments to you believe you need to permit in Iowa City? Current rents for those that do this are LESS this year than last year. Building unremarkable projects is unabated. It has always been difficult to do business in Iowa City, where I have lived for 3 years by the way. You continue to amaze me as you come up with more ways to increase make it worse. Cordially, Tim Timothy Gaffney, Item Number: 7.m. CITY OF IOWA CITY `���� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT August 20, 2019 Establishment of (1) No Parking Corner to Here" sign on the north side of Wayne Avenue west of the intersection with Dover Street. Prepared By: Sarah Walz, Acting Senior Transportation Engineering Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston, Transportation Planner Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood and Development Services Coordinator Simon Andrew, Assistant to the City Manager Fiscal Impact: No impact. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: None. Executive Summary: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10) Install (1) "No Parking Corner to Here" sign on the north side of Wayne Avenue west of the intersection with Dover Street. Background /Analysis: This action is being taken in order to improve visibility at the intersection for southbound vehicles on Dover Street. Item Number: 7.n. CITY OF IOWA CITY �� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT August 20, 2019 Establishment of a commercial vehicle loading zone with a one-hour term limit between 6 AM and 8 PM and no parking 2 AM - 6 AM tow away zone in the alley between the 100 block of South Clinton Street to the west and the 100 block of South Dubuque Street to the east. Prepared By: Emily Bothell; Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner Tracy Hightshoe; Neighborhood and Development Services Director Simon Andrew; Assistant to the City Manager Fiscal Impact: No impact. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: None. Executive Summary: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise City Council of the following action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (18); Establish a commercial vehicle loading zone with a one-hour term limit between 6 AM and 8 PM and a no parking tow away zone 2 AM - 6 AM in the alley between the 100 block of South Clinton Street to the west and the 100 block of South Dubuque Street to the east. Background /Analysis: This action is being requested by adjacent businesses and property owners. The Transportation Services Department is agreeable to the change. Item Number: 7.o. CITY OF IOWA CITY �� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT August 20, 2019 Remove the commercial vehicle loading zone on the east side of the 10 block of South Dubuque Street between East Washington Street and the alley and establish four on -street metered parking spaces and parking meter terms. Prepared By: Emily Bothell; Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner Tracy Hightshoe; Neighborhood and Development Services Director Simon Andrew; Assistant to the City Manager Fiscal Impact: No impact. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: None. Executive Summary: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (17, 18); Remove the commercial vehicle loading zone prohibition on the east side of the 10 block of South Dubuque Street between East Washington Street and the alley and establish four on -street metered parking spaces numbered D16S, D18S, D20S, D22S at $1.50 per hour with a 1 -hour term. Background /Analysis: This action is being requested by adjacent businesses and property owners. The Transportation Services Department is agreeable to the change. Item Number: 7.p. CITY OF IOWA CITY �� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT August 20, 2019 Remove four on -street metered parking spaces on the south side of the 100 block of East Washington Street and establish a commercial vehicle loading zone with a one-hour term limit between 6 AM and 8 PM. Prepared By: Emily Bothell; Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner Tracy Hightshoe; Neighborhood and Development Services Director Simon Andrew; Assistant to the City Manager Fiscal Impact: No impact. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: None. Executive Summary: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (17, 18); Remove four on -street metered parking spaces numbered W1 03E, W105E, W1 07E, and W1 09E on the south side of the 100 block of East Washington Street and establish a commercial vehicle loading zone with a one-hour term limit between 6 AM and 8 PM. Background /Analysis: This action is being requested by adjacent businesses and property owners. The Transportation Services Department is agreeable to the change. Kellie Fruehling From: Rafael Morataya <rafael@cwjiowa.org> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2019 12:21 PM To: Rockne Cole; Susan Mims; Pauline Taylor, John Thomas; Jim Throgmorton; Mazahir Salih; Bruce Teague Cc: Council; Geoff Fruin Subject: Forest View Neighborhood Attachments: Letter to Iowa City 8-19-2019 from FV Association.pdf Good afternoon City Council members, please see the attached form Forest View Tenants Association, thank you Rafael Morataya Executive Director Center for Worker Justice Cell 319-499 8363 Follow Us! Facebook I Twitter I Donate Today with CWJ Late Handouts Distributed (Date) August 19, 2019 From: Forest View Tenants Association To: Iowa City Council Re: New Forest View Neighborhood Background The Forest View Tenants Association recently communicated with the City about two matters related to development of the new Forest View Neighborhood. Residents have discussed both concerns for years in meetings with the developers and agreed to address them when the process reached its current stage — crafting the final relocation plan for Council approval. One issue relates to the City taking ownership of planned common areas (Lot 49 and Outlot D). This would establish a neighborhood public park in an area of the City that currently has few public spaces, helping the City to achieve its goals. It would promote more communication and interaction with surrounding neighborhoods. It would also ensure that residents who would like to purchase their homes in the new Forest View Development would not be compelled to move due to high homeowners' association fees for maintenance of this common space. The other issue relates to the configuration of the houses, exploring the possibility of houses that are within the existing zoning restrictions, but appear more like conventional houses and less like trailers. This would address functional concerns raised by many of the residents who intend to purchase the homes in 15 years, who feel the wider design would better accommodate large families and people with disabilities. It would also address concerns raised by surrounding neighbors who expressed a preference for designs that didn't replicate the appearance of a mobile home community. Considerations In light of the memos by City Manager Fruin, we are holding conversations with large numbers of residents, are planning additional conversations with developers, and intend to meet with City staff to discuss the best, most timely options for addressing these concerns. We ask that you table discussion at your August 20 meeting so that we can present you an overall plan soon that takes into account all parties' concerns. We are committed to ensuring that all necessary affordable housing and development agreements are approved before December 31 of this year. Again, we thank Council members for attending to these matters. Respectively, Margarita Baltazar Margarita Rodriguez Co -Presidents of Forest View Tenants Association Kellie Fruehling From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Monday, August 19, 2019 1:19 PM Late Handouts Distributed To: Kellie Fruehling Cc: Ashley Monroe; Eleanor M. Dilkes Subject: FW: Meeting Request (Date) Kellie m - Can you please include this email in the late handouts? I'll need to ask Council during the work session about their desired involvement going forward. Thanks, Geoff From: Rafael Morataya [mailto:rafael@cwjiowa.org] Sent: Monday, August 19, 2019 12:25 PM To: Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin @iowa-city.org> Subject: Meeting Request Hi Jeff, as a follow-up email, I would like a request a meeting with you and possibly a couple of city council members to discuss the issues that we mention in the letter to the council. please let me know your availability for next week. Thank you Rafael Morataya Executive Director Center for Worker Justice Cell 319-499 8363 Follow Us! Facebook I Twitter I Donate Today with CWJ 1 Kellie Fruehling From: Jessica Lile Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 9:40 AM To: Kellie Fruehling Subject: FW: Official resignation Hi Kellie, Below is Ryan Hall's official resignation from the Board of Adjustment. From: Ryan Hall [mailto:ryanryanhall@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2019 2:24 PM To: Jessica Lile <Jessica-Lile@iowa-city.org> Subject: Official resignation Hi Jesi, Late Handouts Distributed (Date) rolCL! I regret to inform you that my new job will continue to conflict with the scheduling of the BOA meetings. Due to my inability to attend meetings, I am submitting my official resignation as of today, August 15, 2019. Thank you for all the work that you do and I wish you the best of luck moving forward. Best, Ryan Hall