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Summary of Minutes
January 7, 2020 - 7:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E Washington St.
Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague,
Thomas, Weiner. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Knoche,
Havel, Sovers, Clow, Welter, Hightshoe, Sitzman.
Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -Accepted by Zachary Rochester, Human Rights
Commission.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 7)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
3.a. Work Session Minutes: December 17
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: December 17
3.c. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: January 2
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Historic Preservation Commission: November 14
4.b. Housing & Community Development Commission: October 17
4.c. Library Board of Trustees: November 21
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's
Place, 115Iowa Ave.
2. Special Class C Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Club
Room, 1720 Waterfront Dr.
3. Class E Liquor License for Hawkeye Star, Inc., dba Kirkwood
Liquor & Tobacco, 300 Kirkwood Ave.
4. Class C Beer Permit for The Convenience Store, LLC, dba The
Convenience Store, 106 S. Linn St.
5. Class E Liquor License for Iowa City Beverage Company LLC, dba
Liquor Downtown, 315 S. Gilbert St.
6. Class C Liquor License for Baroncini LLC, dba Baroncini, 104 S.
Linn St.
5.b. Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Class C Liquor License for Corridor Alley Entertainment, Inc., dba
Eden Ultra Lounge, 217 Iowa Ave.
2. Class C Liquor License. for Corridor Entertainment LC, dba Studio
13,13 S. Linn St.
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6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Resolution adopting the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications
(SUDAS) Standard Specifications (2020 Edition), as revised by the
SUDAS General Supplemental Specifications and the revised City of
Iowa City Supplemental Specifications (January 2020). (Resolution 20-1)
6.b. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the City Engineer to sign
and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Burlington
and Madison Intersection Improvements Project (NHSX-001-5(120)-3H-
52). (Resolution 20-2)
6.c. Resolution approving a contract for the Annual Pavement Repairs 2019
Project. (Resolution 20-3)
6.d. Resolution accepting the work for the Miller Avenue Sidewalk and
Retaining Wall Project. (Resolution 20-4)
6.e. Resolution accepting the work for the 2019 Drain Tile Project.
(Resolution 20-5)
61 Resolution accepting the dedication of easements, partially accepting
the public improvements and certain sidewalks for the Foster Road
extension between Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien Road, and
declaring the improvements open for public access and use.
(Resolution 20-6)
6.g. Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) Pierce Enforcer Fire
Truck. (Resolution 20-7)
6.h. Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to sign a
Settlement Agreement and General Release by and between the City of
Iowa City, Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc. and Amiad USA Inc.
regarding the automatic self-cleaning water filters supplied by Amiad for
the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Consolidation Project. (Resolution 20-8)
7. Correspondence
7.a. Richard Stapleton: Langenberg Ave
7.b. Angie Jordan: It Takes a Village Report
7.c. Jill Tentinger: School Zone Speed Limit [Staff Response Included]
7.d. Vanessa Fixmer-Oraiz, HCDC Chair: Request for Joint Meeting with
Council [See IP7 of 1/21201P]
7.e. Establishment of'Two-Hour Parking for Park Use Only'
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar (Items 3-7). Moved by S. Mims, seconded
by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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8. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Allison Jaynes, Matthew DeForrest, Laurie Crawford,
Laurie Kendrick, and Carol Rocco regarding deer management; Brandon Ross regarding
global warming & equality; Vanessa Fixmer-Oraiz regarding a Housing & Community
Development joint meeting with City Council; and Megan Alter regarding support and
neighborhood betterment in the south district neighborhood.
9. Planning and Zoning Matters
9.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 35.29 acres of land located
north of American Legion Road and east of Eastbrook Street from County
Residential (R) zone to Interim Development - Single Family Residential (ID -RS)
zone. (REZ19-09) (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Councilor Mims noted the rezoning was to Interim
Development and would have to come back to the Council for another rezoning
before development occurs.
9.b. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning related to utility -scale, ground -mounted
solar energy systems. (ZCA19.05) (Pass & Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 20-4817. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by
M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
10. Resolution approving the project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Spruce Street Water Main Replacement Construction
Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing
City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Senior Civil Engineer Welter presented a power point.
Councilor Salih asked about access for area residents.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-9. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the McCollister Boulevard Extension Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders,
and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Special Projects Administrator Clow presented a power
point. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-10. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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12. Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 19-4793, a temporary moratorium on new
rental permits for single-family and duplex units. (First Consideration)
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) The following individuals appeared: Bruce Ayati and
Nancy Carlson. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to accept correspondence from Samantha Karrel, Karen Hopp, Ralph
Ramer, Beverly Brandt, Pat McArtor, Jean Gordon, John Engelbrecht, Kalmia
Strong, Nancy Carlson, and Doug Alberhasky. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M.
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Resolution adopting Iowa City's 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan (known as City
Steps 2025), authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan, technical
corrections, and all necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development, and designating the City Manager as the authorized
Chief Executive Officer for the Consolidated Plan.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-11. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes) Neighborhood & Development Director Hightshoe presented a power
point. Vanassa Fixmer-Oraiz appeared. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to accept correspondence handed out at the meeting to City staff, Kirk
Lehman. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Council Appointments
14.a. Board of Adjustment -One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1,
2020 - December 31, 2024. (Term expires for Constance Goeb)
14.b. Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Kenneth Bowen,
Hiram Webber)
AND
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired tern.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2020. (Cheryll Clamon resigned)
Motion to appoint Bryce Parker to the Board of Adjustment and appoint
George Nelson and Paula Vaughn for three-year terms and Linda Vogel for
the unexpired term to the Senior Center. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. 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.
Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2020. (Suzanne Bentler
resigned)
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Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
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 tern. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope
resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
16. Community Comment
17. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
18. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager - City Manager Fruin thanked Council members for the
additional time spent at budget meetings. Assistant City Manager Monroe
noted April 1st is Census day and more information will be coming later and
gave an update on the Climate Action Commission meetings.
b. City Attorney
C. City Clerk
19. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:42 p.m. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
Br6gb Teague, Mayor
Kellid K. Fruehling, Ci Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 30, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 17, 2019, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Wu, Lenkaitis
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Havel, Hightshoe, Laverman, Bockenstedt,
Bowers, Faye. Nagle-Gamm, Matherly
Others: Representative Mary Mascher, Senator Joe Bolkcom, Senator Kevin Kinney, Senator
Zach Walz
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Discussion of City Legislative Priorities with State Delegation
Mayor Throgmorton welcomed State delegates and asked Council members to summarize some of the
items from Resolution 19-294, Establishing the City of Iowa City's 2020 Legislative Priorities. UISG
Liaison Wu and individual Council members provided information on the priorities. Assistant to the City
Manager Andrew provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Discussion of Houses into Homes Funding Request
Mayor Throgmorton provided background information on previous meetings regarding Houses into
Homes Funding. City Manager Fruin provided additional information regarding the grant funding
received by Houses into Homes from 100+ Men and the distribution of those funds. Fruin also
summarized the memo regarding Home Furnishing Services (IP4 of the 12/12 Information Packet) and
the meeting with Houses into Homes. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will inform the City Manager's Office when the State of Iowa announces the results of our
$10k grant application to help Houses into Homes. Once that number is known, staff will process a
check to Houses into Homes for $25k minus the amount of the grant award. The funds will be pulled
from the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [12]... Repeal Rental Permit Moratorium... Mayor Throgmorton noted correspondence received and
asked staff to summarize the Memo from Neighborhood & Development Services Director: Recent
Changes to the Housing and Zoning Codes to Address Occupancy Issues (IP8 of the 12/12
Information Packet). City Manager Fruin and City Attorney Dilkes provided additional information.
Neighborhood and Development Services Director Hightshoe presented a power point. Council
member Thomas also summarized his recommendations as stated in Email from Council Member
Thomas: Advancing Council's Goals of Ensuring a Diverse Demographic and Housing Choices in
the Core Neighborhoods (IP7 of the 12/12 Information Packet).
Council Work Session
December 17, 2019
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• [6.e, 6.f]... Naming New Park in Peninsula " Emma Harvat Square Park", Emma Harvat Square
Park Maintenance Agreement... Council member Mims mentioned the proposal from Karen Kubby
to amend the resolutions to include Emma Harvat's middle initial J. for the park. City Manager Fruin
provided additional information.
[6.]]... Personnel Policies Update - November 2019... Council member Salih asked for an update.
City Manager Fruin provided information. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor thanked City Manager Fruin for
meeting with labor management.
• [8.g]... Charlotte Lenkaitis: City Council, UISG and GPSG Joint Meeting... Mayor Throgmorton
asked UISG Liaison Wu to comment on the correspondence. Wu commented on the survey results
for potential meeting items.
Information Packet Discussion [December 5, December 121
➢ December 5
1. (IP3, Memo from Human Rights Coordinator & Equity Director: 2014-2018 Racial Equity
Report Card) Council member Salih questioned the purpose of the report card and
asked for clarifications. Equity Director Bowers and Police Chief Matherly provided
additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will share the Racial Equity Scorecard with the City Manager's Roundtable
group. Additional supporting information should be on -hand to help facilitate more
dialogue with that group. Staff will also consider how to incorporate some raw data in
future editions of the scorecard
2. (IP2, Memo from City Manager: Snow and Ice Operations) Mayor Pro Tem Taylor
thanked City Manager Fruin for the information.
➢ December 12
1. (IP10, Memo from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show) Council members signed up for
upcoming dates.
Action: Communications will identify a staff member in the City to pre -record a radio
segment with KXIC for airing on December 25tH
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 6:46 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
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Summary of Minutes
December 17, 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, Sitzman, Laverman, Knoche. UISG: Wu.
1. Call to Order
2. Student Leadership Awards - Regina Elementary
2a. Macey Howes
2b. Paul Weiner
2c. Tayler Knight
Outgoing City Council presentation for Mayor Throgmorton and Council member Cole by
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 8)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
3.a. Work Session Minutes: December 3
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: December 3
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Airport Commission: October 10
4.b. Airport Commission: October 21
4.c. Community Police Review Board: November 12
4.d. Historic Preservation Commission: October 10
4.e. Parks & Recreation Commission: November 20
4.f. Planning & Zoning Commission: November 7
4.g. Public Art Advisory Committee: November 7
4.h. Telecommunications Commission: September 23
4.i. Telecommunications Commission: October 28
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City Inc., dba
Carlos O'Kellys Mexican Cafe, 1406 S. Gilbert St.
2. Class C Liquor License for Pub On Clinton Street, LLC, dba Pints,
118 S. Clinton St.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $15,152,586.75 for
the period of November 1 through November 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.
December 17, 2019 Summary of Minutes Page 1
6.b. Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, tile lines, drainage
ways, sanitary sewer, water main, and paving public improvements for
Brookwood Pointe Fifth Addition, and declaring public improvements
open for public access and use. (Resolution 19-295)
6.c. Resolution accepting the work for the Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase
2 Project. (Resolution 19-296)
6.d. Resolution accepting the dedication of Outlot G, Peninsula Neighborhood,
Second Addition as public open space. (Resolution 19-297)
6.e. Resolution naming the proposed park defined as Outlot G in Peninsula
Neighborhood, Second Addition as "Emma Harvat Square Park."
(Resolution 19-298)
6.f. Resolution approving an agreement with the Peninsula Neighborhood
Homeowners Association, Inc. regarding use and maintenance of Emma
Harvat Square Park. (Resolution 19-299)
6.g. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign Lease Amendment #1 to
a Lease Agreement with the Iowa City Area Development Group for
commercial space within the Iowa City Public Library, extending the
lease for four years. (Resolution 19-300)
6.h. Resolution amending the AFSCME pay plan by adding the position
Storm Water Specialist to grade 12. (Resolution 19-301)
6.i. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Development
Services Division of the Neighborhood and Development Services
Department by adding .5 FTE Associate Planner position to increase an
existing Associate Planner position from .5 FTE to 1.0 FTE. (Resolution 19-
302)
6.j. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 17-198 and adopting updated
Personnel Policies. (Resolution 19-303)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Resolution setting a public hearing on January 7, 2020 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the McCollister Boulevard —
Gilbert Street to Sycamore Street Improvement Project, directing City
Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to
place said project manual on file for public inspection. (Resolution 19-304)
7.b. Resolution setting a public hearing on January 7, 2020 on the project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Spruce Street
Water Main Replacement Construction Project, directing City Clerk to
publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place
said project manual on file for public inspection. (Resolution 19-305)
December 17, 2019 Summary of Minutes Page 2
8. Correspondence
8.a. Chris Africa: new construction
8.b. Gail O'Donnell, Christian and Kathleen Schoon: Deer
8.c. Judy Pfohl: mediacom [Staff response included]
8.d. Linda Quinn: Energy Innovation Act
8.e. Carol deProsse (x2): Ring products [Staff response included]
8.f. Nancy Carlson: trees
8.g. Charlotte Lenkaitis: City Council, UISG and GPSG Joint Meeting
8.h. N Dubuque Street Parking
8.i. Lucy Barker & Salina McCarty (x2), Christine Schlotfelt: Houses into Homes
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar (Items 3-8) as amended, with a
change to item 6.e, and 6.f as needed naming the new park in the
Peninsula "Emma J. Harvat Square Park". Moved by M. Salih, seconded
by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence for item 6.d from Karen Kubby.
Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Lucy Barker and Charlie Eastham regarding
Houses into Homes funding.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. A resolution to annex approximately 35.29 acres of land located north of
American Legion Road and east of Eastbrook Street. (ANN19-01)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point.
Motion to defer resolution to 1/21/20. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R.
Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 35.29 acres of land located
north of American Legion Road and east of Eastbrook Street from County
Residential (R) zone to Interim Development - Single Family Residential (ID -
RS)
zone. (REZ19-09)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. Individual Council members expressed their views.
The following individual appeared: John Yapp, Allen Homes.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c. Letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission in support
of a rezoning from County Agriculture (A) and County Residential (R) to
County Residential (R-3) for approximately 3.21 acres of property located in
unincorporated Johnson County at 4201 Nursery Lane SE. (CZ19-03)
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Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point.
Motion to approve. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.d. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning related to utility -scale, ground -
mounted solar energy systems. (ZCA19-05) (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by B Teague, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.e. 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) (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded
by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Development Services
Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4814. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.f. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City code related to single-
family site development standards. (ZCA19-04) (Pass & Adopt)
Motion to pass & adopt Ordinance 19-4815. Moved by B Teague, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. 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. (Pass & Adopt)
Mayor Thrormorton noted the correspondence received. City Attorney Dilkes, City
Manager Fruin, and Senior Housing Inspector Laverman provided additional information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass & adopt Ordinance 19-4816. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from the Greater Iowa City Apartment
Association. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed.
(7 Ayes)
12. Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 19-4793, a temporary moratorium on new
rental permits for single-family and duplex units. (First Consideration)
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Other. (0 Ayes)
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Mayor Throgmorton noted the correspondence received. Neighborhood &
Development Services Director Hightshoe presented a power point. City Manager
Fruin provided additional information. Council member Thomas summarized his
email from the 12/12/19 Information Packet. The following individuals appeared:
Bruce Ayati, Jenn Wagner, Thomas Agran, Nancy Carlson, Austin Wu, UISG
Liasion and Sara Barron, Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition.
Motion to defer to 1/7/20. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (5 Ayes) Nays: Mims, Taylor.
Motion to accept correspondence from Austin Wu and Charlotte Lenkaitis,
Nancy Carlson, Sara Barron, Maryann Dennis, Andrew Martin, Leslie Schwalm,
Susan Futrell and Will Jennings, Susan Shullaw, Jesse Singerman, and Bruce
Ayati. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. 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.
Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2020.
(Suzanne Bentler resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-
year term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly
advertised)
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1,
2020 - December 31, 2024. (Term expires for Constance Goeb)
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)
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2020. (Cheryll Clamon resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
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14. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Austin Wu, UISG Liaison, presented UISG updates.
15. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
16. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. City Attorney
C. City Clerk
City Staff thanked Mayor Throgmorton and Council member Cole for their time and
dedication while serving on City Council.
17. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:31 p.m. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
J e
J es A. Throgmorton, May
Kellie FruefhGng, C itk Clerk
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Item Number: 3.c.
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Complete Description of Council Activities
January 2, 2020
Iowa City City Council special meeting 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. Council Members present:
Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner. Staff members present: Fruin,
Monroe, Dilkes, Fruehling.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Mims, to appoint City Clerk Fruehling as Temporary
Chairperson. Temporary Chair Fruehling presiding.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of the
Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Nominations were as follows: Taylor, Mims, and Teague.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Salih, to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared
the motion to close nominations carried unanimously, and stated voting would be done in
order of nomination. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Roll call was taken on the nominations for Mayor as follows: Taylor - 2/5 (Bergus, Mims,
Salih, Teague, Weiner voting no), Mims - 2/5 (Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner voting
no) Teague — 3/4 (Bergus, Mims, Taylor, Thomas voting no). Since there was not a majority
vote for any of the nominations, roll call was taken again as follows: Taylor — 2/5 (Bergus,
Mims, Salih, Teague, Weiner voting no), Mims - 2/5 (Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
voting no), Teague — 5/2 (Mims, Taylor voting no).
After a roll call on the motion nominating Teague for Mayor, the Temporary Chair
declared Bruce Teague Mayor of Iowa City for a two-year term.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of Mayor
Pro Tem of the City of Iowa City. Nominations were as follows: Taylor and Salih. Moved by
Weiner, seconded by Teague, to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the
motion to close nominations carried unanimously, and stated voting would be done in order of
nomination.
Roll call was taken on the nominations for Mayor Pro Tem as follows: Taylor - 2/5
(Bergus, Salih, Teague, Thomas, Weiner voting no), Salih - 5/2 (Mims and Taylor voting no).
After a roll call vote on the motion nominating Salih for Mayor Pro Tem, the Temporary
Chair declared Mazahir Salih Mayor Pro Tem of Iowa City for a two-year term.
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Mayor Bruce Teague and Mayor Pro Tem
Mazahir Salih. Mayor Teague now presiding.
Newly elected Mayor Teague made a statement regarding his roll of Mayor.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih to consider a motion making two-year City Council
Appointments:
a. Rules Committee (2) 2020-2021 appointees — Salih, Taylor
b. Emergency Management Commission - (1) 2020-2021 appointee - Thomas
c. Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County — (MPOJC -6 + 1 alternate)
City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney have served as alternates in past years.
2020-2021 appointees — Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Weiner
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d. Iowa City/Coralville Visitors & Convention Bureau — (1) 2020-2021 appointee - Teague
e. Economic Development Committee - (3) 2020-2021 appointees — Mims, Salih,
Thomas
f. Chief Elected Officials Board — Appointment deferred.
g. Metro Coalition of Cities — (1 plus alternate) 2020-2021 appointee — City Manager
Fruin, with Teague as alternate
h. Joint Emergency Communication Center Policy Board — (2) 2020-2021 appointee —
Mims, Weiner
i. East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG Policy Board) — (1 — one year
appointment) 2020 appointee — Weiner (alternate needed)
j. Seats Paratransit Advisory Committee — (1) 2020-2021 appointee — Bergus
k. UNESCO Board of Directors — (1) 2020-2021 appointee — Bergus
I. Self -Supporting non-voting representative from Iowa City (SSMID) — 2020-2021
appointee — City Manager designee
m. Johnson County E911 Service Board - 2020-2021 appointees — Grier, Matherly
n. Iowa City Area Development Board — ICAD (2) 2020-2021 appointee — Fruin, Bergus
o. Iowa City Assessor Evaluation Committee - (1) 2020-2021 appointee — Teague
p. Partnership for Alcohol Safety - (1) 2020-2021 appointee — Mayor co-chairs the
Committee
q. Graduate and Professional Student Government Organization — (1) 2020-2021
appointee — Mims
r. Community Police Review Board Liaison — (1) 2020-2021 appointee - Weiner
The Mayor declared the motion making the appointments carried.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Thomas, to adjourn special meeting at 8:49 a.m.
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ce Teague, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, ity Clerk