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Home My WebLink About2020-04-07 AgendaSubject to change as finalized by the city Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041 If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Fruehling at 319-356-5041, kellie-fruehlinQaiowa- city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. 1 Tu l r) Iowa Cityu SGr - U l'V an o -f, D'' I K City Council Agenda r � � -es FF Electr+aiic Regular Formal*t wI p �- noCt� April 7, 2020 - 7:00 PM CITY OFF IOWA CITY www.l Zoom Meeting 11 cgov.org www.kQov.org Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting is being held because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical due to concerns forthe health and safety of Council members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19. You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites: OU -1 •. 570 - 14:• •r•lul A• • You can participate in the meeting and can comment on an agenda item by joining the Zoom meeting via the intlemet by going to https.,1koom.usfjWW157242. Wyou are asked for a meeting ID, enter 646 015 7242 to ender a'Waiting Room' forthe meeting. If you have no computer orsmarihone, or a computerwNhout a microphone, you can call in by phone by dialing (312) 6264M and entering the meeting ID when prompted. Providing comment in person is not an option. April 7, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1 1. Call to Order Roll Call 2. Proclamations (read in entirety if someone present to accept) 2.a. Arbor Day — C 2.b. Fair Housing Month — Human Rights Commissioner, Jessica Andino ✓ 2.c. Marriage Equality Day— Human Rights Comm issiorcfCathy McGinnis ✓ 2.d. National Service Recognition DaY— Volunteer Management VISTA at the Shelter House, Anthony Forchetti ✓ kD--oc- DW i 6y-\ Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 8) Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended MOTION TO APPROVECONSENTCALENDAR AS AMENDED. Moved by Clt F` ) , Seconded by c ROLL CALL 0 Motion (passes/fails), 3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk) 3.a. Strategic Planning Work Session Minutes: March 10 3.b. Special Work Session Minutes: March 24 3.c. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: March 24 4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions 4.a. Climate Action Commission: February 10 4.b. Historic Preservation Commission: February 13 4.c. Parks & Recreation Commission: February 12 5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk) 5.a. Liquor License - Renewals 1. Class C Liquor License for The Bandits LLC, dba EI Banditos, 327 E. Market St. 2. Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Productions, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave. 3. Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No. 1096 Loyal Order of Moose, dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Number 1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E. 4. Special Class C Liquor License for Altemative Sport Enterprises LLC, dba Hatchet Ja&s,101 Highway 1 W. April 7, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 2 6. Resolutions and Motions 6.a. City Plaza Mar) .� Resolution approving City Plaza Map. •�� Comment The City Code divides City Plaza (aka, the ped mall) into 3 zones. Zone 1 is the area within 10 feet of the building face, Zone 3 is the emergency/service lane through the middle of City Plaza, and Zone 2 is everything else. The 3 zones are to be illustrated on the City Plaza map kept on file ki the City CkWs of iioe and approved by Council resolution. The map reflects the reconfiguration of amenities, planters, and vegetation resulting from the recent improvements to City Plaza. 6.b. Downtown Alleys -Solid Waste Containers Resolution extending the duration of the permit for solid waste containers in the downtown alleys. Comment Solid waste containers (i.e., dumpsters) may only be placed in the downtown alleys pursuant to a 31ear permit The City has issued a permit only to one waste hauler, Republic Services. This resolution extends the duration of the permit to June 30, 2021 to allow the City, with input from the Downtown District, time to evaluate the current system for removing solid waste and collecting recydables in the downtown alleys. 6.c. Wetherby Park Improvements Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction `g of the Wetherby Restroom Shelter, and Playground Upgrades Project. Comment Bids for this project were received on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, and the following bids were received: Engineer's Estimate $585,000.00 Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Peak Construction of North Liberty, Iowa in the amount of $496,843 which includes Alternate #1. The project will be funded by the Wetherby Restroom, Shelter & Playground Upgrades account# R4349. April 7, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3 Base Bid Abnate #1 Peak Consbwtion North Liberty, IA $478,843.00 $18,000.00 McComas-Lacina Const Iowa City, IA $494,200.00 $27,000.00 Triton General ConsL Cedar Rapids, IA $508,000.00 $25,000.00 All American Concrete West Liberty, IA $541,355.00 $29,000.00 Bodcenstedt Excavating Iowa City, IA $618,150.00 $31,000.00 Engineer's Estimate $585,000.00 Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Peak Construction of North Liberty, Iowa in the amount of $496,843 which includes Alternate #1. The project will be funded by the Wetherby Restroom, Shelter & Playground Upgrades account# R4349. April 7, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3 6.d. Scott, Napoleon, Fairmeadows Park Improvements Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Scott, Napoleon, and Fairmeadows Parr Improvements Project. Comment Bids for this project were received on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, and the following bids were received: Al American Concrete Bodcenstedi Excavating Tricon General Const. Peak Construction Engineer's Estimate West liberty, IA Iowa City, IA Cedar Rapids, iA North Liberty, IA Base .. Mamte #1 .. $391,090.00 1 00.0 $398,495.00 $ 11110 $426,000.00 1 0.0 $484,350.00 $ 1 '111 Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to All American Concrete of West Liberty, Iowa in the amount $411,390 which includes Alternate #ins 1 & 2. The project will be funded by the Napoleon, Scott, Fairmeadows Park Rehabilitation account # R4367. 7. Setting Public Hearings 7.a. Utility Rate Public Hearing Resolution Resolution setting a public hearing for April 21, 2020 on an ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finance, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, 17-D �sq Bonds, Fines and Penalties," Article 5, entitled, "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase or change solid waste disposal charges and fees. Comment Title 3, Chapter 4 amendments include an increase in residential solid waste collection fees for curbside recycling fees by $.90 per dwelling unit per month, an increase in residental solid waste collection fees for all TVs or monitors to $21.50, an inose in landfill use fees for all TVs or mcnitors to $15.00 per stem, an increase in landfill contaminated soil rates to $50 per ton, an increase in landfill use fees for solid waste disposal fees by $2.50 per ton, and an increase of landfill use fees for minimum fee in lieu of tonnage fees by $.50 on July 1, 2020. April 7, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4 7.b. Sale of 1232 Sandu Drive Resolution setting public hearing for April 21, 2020, on a proposal -2-0 -90 to convey a single family home located at 1232 Sandusky Drive. Comment As part of the South District Program, the City purchased a duplex at 1232- 1234 Sandusky Drive, rehabilitated it, and converted it to a 2 -unit condominium. The City has received an offer to purchase 1232 Sandusky Dr. for $115,000 from an income-ligible household. The sale will provide affordable owner -occupied housing. 7.c. Lower Muscatine Area Storm Sewer Improvements Resolution setting a public hearing on April 21, 2020 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Lower .-20 — q I Muscatine Area Storm Sewer Improvements Project, directing City Cleric to publish notioe of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on file for public inspection. Comment The project invohfes installing storm sewer on Deforest Avenue and Ginter Avenue and street pavement reconstruction on Deforest Avenue, from Sycamore Street to Franklin Street The estimated cost for this project is $1,210,000. Funds are available in the Lower Muscatine Area Stam Sewer Improvements account #M3632 and the Annual Pavement Rehabilitation account #S3824. 7.d. 2020 Water Pavement Patching Resolution setting a public hearing on April 21, 2020 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2020 Water -9'2— Pavement Patching 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. Comment This project is for pavement repair work associated with water- main breaks on various sheets throughout Iowa City. The estimated cost is $135,000 and will be funded with Water operational funds. 8. Correspondence 8.a. William Means: 400 Block of North Clinton Street - Poo Development 8.b. Brian Gollnick: Traffic Calming on Glendale 8.c. The Greater Iowa Clty Area Home Builders Association: Construction is Essential 8.d. COVID-19 issues: Dan Shaw, Erica Walker. Mark McMullen. Steve Kirchner, Lisa Bodcenstedt, Kathryn Atkinson April 7, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 5 End of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 8) 9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM] REMINDER TO PLEASE KEEP COMMENTS 3 — 5 MIN Community Comment Will be continued, if necessary, prior to"City Council Information" item at the end of the meeting agenda. 0, nn7e-2 Regular Formal Agenda 10. Lease Agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company for a Solar Energy System at Waterworks Prairie Park Resolution approving the lease of land at the Waterworks Prairie Park to MldAmencan Energy Company for a large-scale solar energy system. Comment This is a lease of 18.89 awes of land at Waterworks Prairie Park to 11/&merican Energy Company for the purpose of establishing a large-scale solar energy system. The lease term is 30 years with an additional 10 year option. The annual rental payment will be $13,440 with a 31/6 annual escalator. The lease is consistent Wt h the acfions called for in Iowa City's Climate Accton and Adaptation Plan. Correspondence included in Council packet V%PEN PUBLIC HEARING ✓Staff Presentation V- uestions for staff from Council v PUBLIC DISCUSSION 1. Public Hearing [Continued from 3/24/20] LOSE PUBLIC HEARING 2. Consider a Resolution [Deferred from 3/24/20] MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION Moved by ~lq xC MCLS , Seconded by COUNCIL DISCUSSION ROLL CALL (WiMS Motion (passe ails_ to MOTION TO ACCEPT CORRESPONDENCE)% Moved by -s 7 , Seconded by I ROLL CALL Sk V) Motion (passes/fails), _ to C April 7, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 6 11. Sale of 1234 Sandusky Drive Resolution authorizing conveyance of a single-family home located at 20D 1234 Sandusky Drive. Comment As part of the South District Program, the City purchased a duplex at 1232-1234 "'✓ Sandusky Drive, rehabilitated it, and converted it to a 2 -unit condominium. The City has ` received an offer io purchase 1234 Sandusky Drive for $115,000 from an income-eli ible household. The sale will provide affordable owner -occupied housing. v6PEN PUBLIC HEARING Ataff Presentation —&U41 vQuestions for staff from Council —nfMt- vPUBLIC DISCUSSION 1. Public Hearing L,dLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 2. Consider a Resolution MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R Moved by 1 , Seconded by t\ Moved e 11ie f— COUNCIL DISCUSSON ROLL CALL I Motion (passeslfai ), to_. April 7, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 7 12. Iowa Avenue Bridge Repair Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa Avenue Bridge Repair Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fi)ang time and place for receipt of bids. Comment This project involves repairing all the expansion joints, including edge repair and spall repair along the joints, on the W. Iowa Avenue bridge bet&r S. Riverside Drive and S. Madison Stmt The estimated construction cost is $100,000 and funds for this project are available in the Annual Bridge Maintenance and Repair account # S3910. vOPEN PUBLIC HEARING ,,Staff Presentation —)\nac1- Questions for staff from Council—Yicy-e, PUBLIC DISCUSSION.—roc-�r-e- 1. Public Hearing L,-MOSE PUBLIC HEARING 2. Consider a Resolution MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION Moved by rV � k , Seconded by I (XLk ICS 7 -- ,,,COUNCIL DISCUSSION --roc ROLL CALL Motion (pass eslfai s),I to. April 7, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 8 13. Wastewater Code Modification I Ordinance amending Title 16, entitled "Public Works', Chapter 3, "City f Utilities", Article D, "Wastewater Treatment Works Users", Section 6, "Building Sewers and Connecfions'; and Article E, "Wastewater Treatment Works Indirect Discharge", Section 4, "Pretreatment Standards", Subsection B(2) to establish updated influent limitations for t-PZinc. (Second Consideration) Comment This ordinance will make tom amendments to the Wastewater U ity section to the Cly Code. The first darifies the responsibility of abandoning building sewers and connections. The second decreases ft local limit for zinc, fibrthe influent at the wastmoter plant Staff requests expedited action in order to move forward with implementation of the new zinc limit MOTION TO WAIVE SECOND CONSIDERATION Moved by pallr' 'L , Seconded by I�AMI C, ROLL CALL i116mR5 Motion (passes/fails), :1 to C`. MOTION TO PASS AND ADOPT Moved by l 1 Yl1,.e� , Seconded by ROLL CALL t0-ei Motion (passes/fails), to o Yv-as 14. Credit Program for Parking Pass Holders Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Develop and Implement a Credit Program for City of lova City Parking Pass Holders. Comment This resolution authorizes the City Manager to develop and implement a credit program for Iowa City parldng pass holders. This program will provide a credit lo pass holders for a prorated portion of the pass cost covering the time in which many businesses were ordered to dose or reduce operations. MOTION TO tUTtON— n Moved by �"'1 , Seconded by Ak, I '�'�S COUNCIL DISCUSSION ROLL CALL 0.f "f Motion (passes/fails), –7 to. SCQ;�2 April 7, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 9 15. COVID-19 City Employee Pay Plan Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Implement a City Employee Pay Plan During the COVID-19 Health Crisis. Comment This item autlxyrizes the City Manager bo implement an employes play plan onnsistent with City Council direction during the COVID-19 health aisis. MOTION TO APPROV RESOLUTION Moved by , Seconded by 1 tea >1t'`t COUNCIL DISCUSSION ROLL CALL 'roes Motion (passes/fails), _Z to C, . 16. Council Appointments Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated 16.a. Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Upon appointment - Aprll 4, 2022. (Stephanie Houser resigned) QJ V60UNCIL DISCUSSION MOTION TO Moved by , Seconded by ROLL CALL N16`Itil.S,. Motion (passes/fails), _ to --. 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 Clerks office. Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024. (Term expires for Robert Libby) Community Police Review Board - Two vacancies to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024. (Term expires for Monique Galpin, Orville Townsend) Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2023. (Samuel Conaway resigned) Correspondence included in Council packet. April 7, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 10 Historic Preservation Commission (Lt -Large - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expires for Kevin Boyd, Austin Wu) Historic Preservation Commission (Longfellow) - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Terre expires for Gosia Clore) Historic Preservation Commission (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expires for Thomas Agran) Housing & Community Development Commission Three vacancies to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expires for Charles Eastham, Vanessa Fixmer-Oraiz & John McKinstry) Planning & Zoning Commission Two vacancies to fill a five-year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Michael Hensch, Max Parsons) Telecommunications Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expires for Matthew Brenton, Kyla Paterson) 18. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff vAll 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. Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Effective June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020. (Vero Rose Smith resigned) ' •• 1111 1 r.ri• ti �� •- :r: -• • _ijEA•: ' • X1.1 Airport Zoning Board of Adiustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised) April 7, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 11 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 iWoodlawn) - 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 [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) pp r (UISG usually comments at this time Austin Wu or Ryan Longnecker) L/ 20. City Council Information (Council members report on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest) C, -*' ,- 21. Report on Items from Ci Staff P City a. City Manager —M- CoC b. City Attorney C. City Clerk --- 22. Adjourn MOTION TO ADJOURN C'� ,, , , Moved by j�1r��, , Seconded by Ck VOICE VOTE — All those in favor say Aye...... Opposed April 7, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 12 Late Handouts Distributed +— -2-o (Date) � r CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (3 19) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org City Council Agenda — April 7, 2020 Inbrr mbn submifted bekveen distribufion of packet on Thursday and dose of business on Monday. Late Hanft4s): Consent Calendar Item 7 Setting Public Hearings: Item 7.d 2020 Water Pavement Patching (see revised cost estimate) Item 8 Correspondence: Item 8.d C0VI13-19 Issues: Kathryn Atkinson Regular Formal Agenda Item 10 Lease Agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company for a Solar Energy System at Waterworks Prairie Park (Requested materials by Council member Taylor) (See correspondence from Robert Sessions (x2), Karen Sivitz, Barbara Anderson, Susan Safterberg, Jose Morcuende, Ulpiana Gonzalez, & Irene Morcuende- Gonzalez, Jane Van Voorhis (x2), Stephen Sprouse, Jim Walters, Drew Dillman, Santiago Ortega Gutierrez & Marta Lopez Vicente, Beverly Prem, Pat Bowen, Laura Ankrum, Gary Levitz, Pam Terrill, Todd McCafferty, Caroline Dieterie, Rids & Angie Adrian, Kevin Boyd, Deborah Cobb, Dawn Frary, Dana Simcox, Mike Zimmermann, Samantha Fenn, Brook Hoover, Laurie Cummins, Fredric Haberer, Jill Kahn, Silvia Seochi, Molly Suter, Barbara Laughlin, Meghan McGonigal-Kenny, Maria Teresa Bertorello, Katharine Nicholson, Alyssa Bowman, Jesse Carlson, & Ruby Carlson, Pamela Ballard, Emily Schiefer, Susan Davisson, Katy McLaughlin, Jamie Wilson, Steve Horowitz, Mariola Espinosa, Mark K iimler, Angela Bellew, Steve Roach, Casey Mahon, Allison Jaynes, Sarah Woolley, Arlene Dradk, Sharon Berkowitz, Kathleen Janz, Kathleen Kameridk, Maggie Carrel, Jean Ives, Emma Stapleton, Chris Martin, Lucy Luxenburg, Rachel Garms, Matthew Weitzel, Jacque McClure, Beverly Williams, Mary Mayo, Tim Whaylen, Kristin Sellers, Shirley Clarke, Christina Sturtevant, Vicki Curran, Joy Harrington) Infix Packet of 4/2 IP 9 Statehouse News -Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Iowans Need to Know (x2) Late Handouts Distributed L4 -7 -Z -v (Date) � r j))) ��6 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (3 19) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org City Council Agenda —April 7, 2020 Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on Monday. Late Handout(s): Consent Calendar Item 3 Approval of Council Actions (Subject to corrections as recommended by the City Clerk): Item 3.a Strategic Planning Work Session Minutes: Manch 10 (see revised minutes) Regular Formal Agenda Item 10 Lease Agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company for a Solar Energy System at Waterworks Prairie Park (See correspondence from Fred Soli Karen Eldridge, Valerie Pettit, Joe Poch, Diane Byme, Katherine Kasten, Teresa & Matthew Geneser, Abigail Clark, Teresa Hamilton, Karin Southard, Karen Seda, Rachel Nelson, Rebecca Porter, Vic Janey, Jim Walters, Paula Laube, John Beyer, Laura Murphy(x2), John Vollenweider, Nancy McMullen, Carol Clemens, Gerhild Krapf, Melinda Praadarelli, Melissa Bates Tomasson, Ellen Hallin, Star Wojciak, Jessica Smith, Jen Kardos, Bobby Jett, Kasey Hutchinson, Meredith Alexander, Gina & Justin Whitty, Dawn Pawlowski, Lenny & Connie Burkart, Dan Griffith, Robin Christianson, Fred Meyer, Mar)dane Bradley, Margaret & Alan Stolpen, Marcia Veatch, Carol Erickson, Desmond Ddschell, Mary Talcott, Brittany Wright, Asa Crowe, Marc Abbott, Michelle Johnson, Deb Beiler, Richard Talcott, Michael Tomasson, Craig Nierman, Lydia Crowe, Doris Storrnoen, Leslie Schwalm, Marie McMullen, Ray & Jane Kuthy, Lisa Heineman, Michael & Megan Petkewec, Russell Lenth, Tom Dean, Card deProsse, Gail Brashers-ftg, Naomi Greyser, Joe Jennings, John Howard, Forrest Meyer, Brady G'sell, George & Alliene Schlrimper, Denise Chevalier, John Elson, Megan Knight, Elana Buch, Joyce Marner, Brian Johannesen, Jarod Concha, Teresa Mangum, Joy & Darrell Eyman, Daphne Lison, Anne Stapleton, Ann & Shel Strom luisty Brenda Knox, Marie Von Behren, Lauren Arvanitis, Isabel Henderson, Cheryll Clamon, Mark Troutt, Alan Kay, Nan Fawcett, Lindsay Mattock, Kelsey Hampton, Wendy Henrichs, Steve & Ann Valenta, Karen Mason, Jack Stapleton, Mary Jane Claassen, Holmes Semken, Brice Jensen, Susan Shullaw, Danielle, Oakes, Mary Trac hsel, Richard Bailie (x2))