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Summary of Minutes
November 19, 2019 - 7:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E Washington
St. Mayor Throgmorton presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor,
Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes,
Fruehling, Knoche, Havel, Hightshoe, Laverman, Sitzman, Ralston, Bockenstedt, Ford.
UISG: Wu, Lenkaitis.
Call to Order
2 Student Leadership Awards - Lincoln Elementary
2a. Tessa Driscoll
2b. Katiya Ellermeier
3. Proclamations
3.a. Transgender Remembrance Day — Accepted by Noemi Ford, Human Rights
Commission.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 4 -9)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
4. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: November 4, 2019
4.b. Work Session Minutes: November 4, 2019
4.c. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: November 4, 2019
5. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
5.a. Airport Commission: September 12
5.b. Board of Adjustment: July 10
5.c. Climate Action Commission: October 7
5.d. Community Police Review Board: October 8
5.e. Planning & Zoning Commission: October 17
5.f. Public Art Advisory Committee: September 5
6. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
6.a. Liquor License - New
1. Class B Beer Permit for Yummy Restaurant Inc., dba Yummy
Restaurant, 119 E. Washington St.
2. Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary IC LLC, dba Sanctuary, 405
S. Gilbert St.
3. Class B Liquor License for Kinseth Hospitality Company Inc., dba
Element by Westin, 314 S. Clinton St.
6.b. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe Corporation, dba
India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.
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2. Class B Liquor License for Posh Hotel LLC, dba Clarion Highlander
Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.
3. Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc. #67, 760 Ruppert
Rd.
4. Class C Liquor License for 1st and Main Hospitality LLC, dba
Pullman, 17 S. Dubuque St.
5. Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild
Wings, 201 S. Clinton St.
6. Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai Pizza, LLC, dba Pagliai's
Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.
7. Class C Liquor License for Van B's Brewing, LLC, dba Van B's
Brewing, 505 E. Washington St.
7. Resolutions and Motions
7.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $9,054,201.50 for the
period of October 1 through October 31, 2019, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and
permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State
Code.
7.b. Motion to accept the proposed FY21 budget for the Iowa City
Downtown District, as approved by the Iowa City Downtown District
Advisory Board.
7.c. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 17-198 and adopting updated
Personnel Policies. Item 7.c deferred to 12/3/19.
7.d. Resolution accepting the work for the Creekside Park Improvements
2018 Project. (Resolution 19-270)
7.e. Resolution accepting the work for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Construction Project. (Resolution 19-271)
7.f. Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new Labrie Expert
Automated Refuse Body for Refuse Operations. (Resolution 19-272)
7.g. Resolution approving the final contract price for the 2018 Roof
Improvements — Water Treatment Plant & Water Distribution Facility
Project. (Resolution 19-273)
7.h. Resolution approving Final Plat of Tamarack Ridge Subdivision, Iowa
City, Iowa. (SUB19-14) (Resolution 19-274)
8. Setting Public Hearings
8.a. Motion setting a public hearing for December 3, 2019 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning related to utility -scale, ground -mounted solar
energy systems. (ZCA19-05)
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8.b. Motion setting a public hearing for December 3, 2019 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 1.15 acres of land located at the
northeast corner of S. Gilbert Street and Highland Ave from Intensive
Commercial (CI -1) zone to Riverfront Crossings - South Gilbert (RFC -
SG) zone. (REZ19-11)
8.c. Motion setting a public hearing for December 3, 2019 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 42.01 acres of land located south of Lehman
Avenue and east of Soccer Park Road from Interim Development Multi -
Family (ID -RM) and Rural Residential (RR -1) to Low Density Multi -Family
(RM -12). (REZ19-12)
8.d. Resolution setting a public hearing on December 3, 2019 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Prentiss Street
Bridge Replacement Project (BROS-3715(663)--8J-52), and directing
City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City
Engineer to place said project manual on file for public inspection.
(Resolution 19-275)
8.e. Motion setting a public hearing for December 17, 2019 on a resolution to
annex approximately 35.29 acres of land located north of American
Legion Road and east of Eastbrook Street. (ANN19-01)
8.f. Motion setting a public hearing for December 17, 2019 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 35.29 acres of land located north of
American Legion Road and east of Eastbrook Street from County
Residential (R) to Interim Development - Single Family Residential (ID -
RS). (REZ19-09)
Correspondence
9.a. James Surratt: Transit Study
9.b. Dubuque St speed limits: Donald Baxter, Gregg Shill [Previously distributed in
11/4/19 late handouts]
9.c. Carol deProsse: FOIA
9.d. Mary Gravitt: Snow Removal & detour postings
9.e. Houses into Homes Funding Request: Janis Deyak, Gary Wolf, Maria Padron, Jill
Kromminga, Karen Kubby, Lucy Barker & Salina McCarty, Amy Kahle, Amanda
Mosley, Thos Trefz, Lori Montgomery, Martha Peterson, Megan Lobb
9.f. Carol deProsse: Amazon -Owned Ring Bragged About Tracking Kids on Halloween
9.g. Donald Baxter: How well the pedestrian detour is working
9.h. Judith Pfohl: leaf pickup
9.i. James Miracle: Iowa City Housing issue [Staff response included]
9.j. Larry Harney: Sidewalks
9.k. Sarah Ziegenhorn: Request for the development of a municipal drug strategy
9.1. Abby Fyfe: Street Lights on Rider St
9.m. Bjorn Swenson: Non -accessible stop - ADA violation
9.n. Traffic control on E. Foster Road
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End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar (Items 4-9) as amended, removing
item 7.c for separate consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M.
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to approve item 7.c removing section 7.8 from the personnel policy
Moved by M. Salih, seconded by R. Cole. Motion not voted on.
Motion to defer item 7.c to 12/3/19. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by R.
Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared regarding Houses Into Homes: Karen Kubby;
Crissy Canganelli, Executive Director at Shelter House; Kristy Doser, Domestic
Violence Intervention Program (DVIP); Lucy Barker & Salina McCarty, Co -Directors
and Co -Founders of Houses Into Homes; Erin Silva, Board member Houses Into
Homes; Patty Parity, Board member Houses Into Homes; Olivia Barker; Curtis Uthe;
and Adam Robinson, Executive Director at Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP).
Brandon Ross appeared regarding the Police office area in the Robert A. Lee
Recreation Center and winter sidewalks and Craig Mosher regarding Solar homes
and outreach for Climate Action.
11. Planning and Zoning Matters
11.a. Letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission in support
of a rezoning from County Agriculture (A) to County Residential (R) for
approximately 2.43 acres of property located in unincorporated Johnson
County at 4653 Indian Lookout Road SE. (CZ19-02)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Cole.
11.b. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code of the Iowa City code related to
the Riverfront Crossings affordable housing requirements. (ZCA19-02)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. Neighborhood & Development Service Hightshoe
and City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Sara Barron,
Executive Director Affordable Housing Coalition, appeared. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Cheryl Cruise. Moved by M. Salih,
seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11.c. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City code related to single-
family site development standards. (ZCA19-04)
A public hearing was held. Neighborhood & Development Services Director
Hightshoe, Development Services Coordinator Sitzman, and Senior Housing
Inspector Laverman presented power points. Nancy Carlson appeared
regarding construction at 938 E. Jefferson St. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to accept correspondence from Nancy Carlson. Moved by R. Cole,
seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
12. Ordinance amending Title 17, entitled 'Building and Housing," Chapter 5,
entitled "Housing Code," to require radon testing and mitigation in single-family
and duplex rental units. (First Consideration)
Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by S. Mims. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Bill Field. Moved by S. Mims,
seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 9,
entitled "Parks and Recreation Regulations," to allow persons to carry firearms
in parks for the purpose of killing deer pursuant to a deer management plan.
(Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4812. Moved by S. Mims, seconded
by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Resolution approving the Fiscal Year Ending 2019 Annual Urban Renewal Area
Report(AURR)
Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a power point. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-276. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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15. Resolution directing the filing of TIF certification under Iowa Code Section
403.19 for the 2019 end of year certification of urban renewal projects
Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented information.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-277. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Council Appointments
16.a. Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024. (Term expires for Constance
Goeb)
Appointment was deferred due to gender balance requirement.
16.b. Climate Action Commission -Three vacancies to fill three-year term,
upon appointment, ending December 31, 2022. (New commission)
Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to appoint
Becky Soglin, Kasey Hutchinson, Madeline Bradley. Moved by J.
Thomas, seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16.c. Human Rights Commission -Three vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Jeff
Falk, Barbara Kutzko and Tahuanty Pena)
Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to appoint Mark
Pries, Jason Glass, Ashley Lindley. Moved by R. Cole, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16.d. Public Art Advisory Committee -Two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Wendy Brown,
Andrea Truitt)
Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to appoint Nancy
Purington, Andrea Truitt. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16.e. Parks and Recreation Commission -Two vacancies to fill a four-year
term, January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires for Cara
Hamann, Joe Younker)
Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to appoint
Boniface Penandjo Lemoupa, Melissa Serenda. Moved by R. Cole,
seconded by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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17. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and
Council agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City
Clerk's office.
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2020. (Cheryll Clamon resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, December
10, 2019.
Historic Preservation Commission (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2020. (G.T. Karr
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November
26, 2019.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-
year term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly
advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St) - One vacancy to
fill a three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for
Esther Baker)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee
Shope resigned)
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Kenneth
Bowen, Hiram Webber)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
18. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Austin Wu, UISG Liaison, presented UISG updates.
19. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
20. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager - None
b. City Attorney - None
C. City Clerk - None
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21. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Clerk
Ja es A. Throgmorton, ayor
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Item Number: 4.a.
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Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Cole, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for
that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.
The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (Real
Estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is
completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 5:01 p.m.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adjourn special meeting 5:29 p.m.
Ja46es A. Throgmorto ,Mayor
'KeII16 K. Fruehlir,6,
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 12, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 4, 2019, 5:29 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Lenkaitis
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Knoche, Havel, Reichart, Sovers,
Bockenstedt, Hightshoe, Ralston, Bollinger
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Discuss Request for Resolution Endorsing the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividends Act
Mayor Throgmorton provided information regarding the request and what the resolution would be
endorsing. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will prepare a resolution supporting the federal Carbon Dividend Act. The resolution should
include direction to staff to electronically endorse the bill on behalf of the City as was requested by Mr.
McCoy at the meeting.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [9.i/9.j]... Houses Into Homes request/support... Council member Salih noted the request and
asked for Council consideration. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will prepare a memo to council outlining funding options for Houses into Homes and
discussion will be scheduled for the November 19' work session.
• [9.c]... Steven Rohrbach: 2021 IECC Proposal — CE264-19 Zero Code Renewal Energy Appendix...
Mayor Throgmorton noted the correspondence and asked if the City had exchanged emails
regarding the appendix. City Manager Fruin provided information.
• [9.k/9.1]... Greg Shill: Dangerous, possibly unlawful obstruction of wheelchair users and other
people/Donald Baxter(x3): Burlington and Madison Pedestrian Crossing Concerns... Council
member Thomas requested a status update on the crossing. City Manager Fruin and City Engineer
Havel provided information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Information Packet Discussion [October 17, October 24, October 311
➢ October 17
1. (IP3, Copy of Press Release: Climate Action Expo) Assistant City Manager Monroe
briefly explained the event details.
2. (IP2, Email from Mark Signs: Iowa APA Award) Mayor Pro tem Taylor noted the
correspondence.
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➢ October 24
1. (IPS, Articles from Assistant City Manager: ICPD Community Outreach Assistant) Mayor
Throgmorton mentioned the two articles and welcomed the new Community Outreach
Assistant Daisy Torres.
➢ October 31
1. (IP4, Pending City Council Work Session Topics) Mayor Throgmorton asked Council
member Thomas if he still had interest in discussing rubberized surfacing at park
playgrounds or if it should be removed from the pending list. The Mayor noted to keep
the item on for discussion.
2. (IP5, Memo from Transportation Planner and City Engineer: Dubuque Street Speed
Limit) Transportation Planner Ralston provided background information and summarized
the memo. City Engineer Havel and City Attorney Dilkes provided additional information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will change the speed limit signage on the discussed portion of Dubuque
Street to 35 mph, consider the need for any additional signage or pedestrian alerts, and
also schedule a time to review speeds in the corridor and report back to Council if there
is a significant change in speeds or accident frequency/severity.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 6:32 p.m.
Item Number: 4.c.
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November 4, 2019 - 7:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E Washington St.
Mayor Throgmorton presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor,
Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes,
Fruehling, Knoche, Havel, Reichart, Sitzman, Bollinger, Tharp. UISG: Lenkaitis.
1. Call to Order
2. Student Leadership Awards - Weber Elementary
2.a. Lydia Evans
2.b. Reel Matar
3. Proclamations
3.a. National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - Accepted by Jim Kringlen,
Managing Attorney for Iowa Legal Aid.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 4 — 9)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
4. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a. Joint Entities Meeting Minutes: October 14, 2019
4.b. Work Session Minutes: October 15, 2019
4.c. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: October 15, 2019
5. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
5.a. Airport Commission: July 18
5.b. Airport Commission: August 15
5.c. City Council Economic Development Committee: August 28
5.d. Historic Preservation Commission: September 12
5.e. Housing & Community Development Commission: September 19
5.f. Human Rights Commission: August 22
5.g. Library Board of Trustees: September 26
5.h. Park & Recreation Commission: August 7
5.i. Planning & Zoning Commission: August 15
5.j. Planning & Zoning Commission: October 3
5.k. Public Art Advisory Committee: August 1
6. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
6.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class E Liquor License for Reif Oil Company, dba Iowa City Fast
Break, 2580 Naples Ave.
2. Class B Beer Permit for Bao Chow LLC, dba Bao Chow, 201 S.
Clinton St.
3. Class C Liquor License for IC Entertainment, LC, dba Bardot Iowa,
347 S. Gilbert St.
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4. Class C Liquor License for Brixco., LLC, dba Brix, 209 N. Linn St.
5. Class C Liquor License for Etre Foods L.L.C., dba The Iowa Chop
House, 223 E. Washington St.
6. Class C Liquor License for Corridor Underground Entertainment,
dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., #10
7. Class C Liquor License for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar and Deli,
215 E. Washington St.
8. Class C Liquor License for Suzster, Inc. dba The Club Car, 122
Wright St.
9. Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway
Stores, Inc. #034, 2765 Commerce Dr.
10. Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway
Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.
6.b. Liquor License - New
1. Class E Liquor License for GM Retail LLC, dba GM Mart, 2601
Highway 6 E.
2. Class C Liquor License for La Familla Ortiz, Inc., dba Avocado
Mexican Bar, 1859 Lower Muscatine Ave.
6.c. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits to the following:
1. GM Retail, LLC, dba GM Mart, 2601 Highway 6 E.
7. Resolutions and Motions
7.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $12,542,792.81 for
the period of September 1 through September 30, 2019, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements
are published and permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in
accordance with State Code.
7.b. Resolution authorizing the procurement of Loading, Transport and Land
Application of Dewatered Biosolids for the City of Iowa City.
(Resolution 19-260)
7.c. Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute and attest, respectively, a master agreement for shared use
projects between the City and Unite Private Networks. (Resolution 19-261)
7.d. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a memorandum of
understanding with the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County for the
contribution and use of $200,000 for Low Income Housing Tax Credit
projects. (Resolution 19-262)
7.e. Resolution accepting the work for the First Avenue Water Main
Replacement Project. (Resolution 19-263)
7.f. Resolution accepting the work for the Iowa City Equipment Shop 2019
Roof Improvements Project. (Resolution 19-264)
7.g. Resolution accepting the work for the Hickory Hill Park Forest
Management Project. (Resolution 19-265)
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9.
7.h. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Manville Seven Addition Subdivision,
Iowa City, Iowa. (Resolution 19-266)
Setting Public Hearings
8.a. Motion setting a public hearing for November 19 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City Code related to single-family
site development standards. (ZCA19-04)
8.b. Motion setting a public hearing for November 19, 2019 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning Code related to the Riverfront Crossings
affordable housing requirements.
8.c. Resolution setting a public hearing for December 3, 2019 on the intent to
fund the site-specific design for the Scott Boulevard Trunk Sanitary
Sewer Extension Project, making the final selection of the route, and
acquiring property through condemnation. (Resolution 19-267)
Correspondence
9.a. Robert Merlino: Tower Ramp Linn St. Elevator [Staff Response Included]
9.b. George Bergus: Parking on Wales Street [Staff Response Included]
9.c. Steven Rohrbach: 2021 IECC Proposal - CE264-19 Zero Code Renewal
Energy Appendix [Staff Response Included]
9.d. Carol deProsse: Leaf Pickup
9.e. Marvin Bryson: Very rude, and noisy neighbors [Staff Response Included]
9.f. Angie Jordan: Police
9.g. Marcia Murphy: To inform
9.h. Mary Gravitt: Affordable Housing is in Danger
9.i. Lucy Barker & Salina McCarty: Houses Into Homes' request
9.j. Houses Into Homes: Shannon Hammen Miner, Tia Perez, Natasha Wendt, Patrick
Eads, Kerrienne Buettner, Jacki Kuepker, Pam, Nims, Walid Afifi, Zoe Smith
9.k. Greg Shill: Dangerous, possibly unlawful obstruction of wheelchair users and other
people [Staff Response Included]
9.1. Donald Baxter (x3): Burlington and Madison Pedestrian Crossing Concerns
9.m. Martha Norbeck: Density matters
9.n. Installation of (2) "Yield" signs on Terrapin Drive
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar (Items 4-9) as amended. Moved by M.
Salih, seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence for Item 8.c from Cheryl Cruise. Moved by
M. Salih, seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Andrea Cohen, former Executive Director of Iowa
United Nations Association, regarding Convention of the Rights of the Child; T'Shailya
Harrington, Community Engagement Manager at Shelter House, regarding proclamation
for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and upcoming
program/activities; James McCoy regarding the intent of the proposed resolution
supporting the federal Carbon Dividend Act; Becky Reedus, Executive Director at Crisis
Center of Johnson County and Crissy Canganelli, Executive Director at Shelter House,
regarding the process for funding non-profit organizations; Phil Prybil regarding biosolids;
David Dixon regarding the Dubuque Street speed limit; and Miriam Kashia regarding
Climate Action and Affordable Housing.
11. Planning and Zoning Matters
11.a. Ordinance amending the Riverfront Crossings regulating plan to include
the property located at 625 S. Gilbert Street in the Central Crossing
Subdistrict. (ZCA19-03) (Pass and Adopt)
Mayor Throgmorton expressed his views. Motion to pass and adopt
Ordinance 19-4808. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Throgmorton.
11.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.6 acres of land located at 305
and 315 East Prentiss Street and 625 South Gilbert Street, from Intensive
Commercial (CIA) and Community Commercial (CC -2) to Riverfront Crossings
— Central Crossings (RFC -CX). (REZ19-07). (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M.
Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Taylor.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4809. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Michael Welch, Axiom Consultants and
Pat Bowen. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
12. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Burlington and Madison Intersection Improvements Project (NHSX-001-
5(120)--3H-52), establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for
receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Senior Civil Engineer Reichart presented a power point.
Public Works Director Knoche and City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
The following individual appeared: David Dixon. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-268. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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13. Ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Zoning Code," Chapter 6, entitled
"Airport Zoning," to update the airport zoning requirements based on the new
Airport Layout Plan, closing of the north/south runway, and changes in FAA
regulations. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4810. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled
"Miscellaneous Offenses," to amend the ordinance so that it complies with a
recent federal court decision. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4811. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14.a Ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 9, entitled
"Parks and Recreation Regulations," to allow persons to carry firearms in parks for
the purpose of killing deer pursuant to a deer management plan.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Resolution Adopting the Iowa City Public Art Strategic Plan 2020-2025.
Vero Rose Smith and Steven Miller, Public Art Advisory Committee, presented a power
point. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-269. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Council Appointments
16.a. Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2020. (Jonathon Munoz resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Zachary Rochester. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B.
Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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17. Announcement of Vacancies - New
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2020. (Cheryll Clamon resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 10,
2019.
Motion to accept correspondence from Cheryl Clamon. Moved by S.
Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
18. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Historic Preservation Commission (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2020. (G.T. Karr resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 26,
2019.
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024. (Term expires for Constance
Goeb)
Climate Action Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year term,
upon appointment, ending December 31, 2022. (New commission)
Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Jeff Falk, Barbara
Kutzko and Tahuanty Pena)
Parks and Recreation Commission - Two vacancies to fill a four-year
term, January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires for Cara
Hamann, Joe Younker)
Public Art Advisory Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Wendy Brown,
Andrea Truitt)
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term, January
1, 2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Kenneth Bowen, Hiram
Webber)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 12,
2019.
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Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther Baker)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope
resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
19. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Charlotte Lenkaitis, UISG Liaison Alternate,
presented UISG updates.
Motion to accept correspondence from Charlotte Lenkaitis, UISG
Liaison Alternate. Moved by B Teague, seconded by M. Salih. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
20. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
21. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager - Assistant City Manager Monroe provided a 2020 Census update.
b. City Attorney — None.
C. City Clerk — None.
22. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:54 p.m. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Ja0hes A. Throgmortafi, Mayor
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