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Summary of Minutes
August 4, 2020 - 7:00 PM
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting was held
because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health
and safety of council members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19.
Iowa City City Council electronic regular meeting held via Zoom Meeting Platform. Mayor Teague
presiding. Council members present: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner. Staff
members present: Fruin, Monroe, Kilburg, Dilkes, Fruehling, Sitzman, Bockenstedt, Havel, Sovers,
Ford, Seydell-Johnson. UISG: Longnecker, Van Heukelom.
Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week -
Accepted by Jason Havel, City Engineer.
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. Joint Entities Meeting Minutes: July 20
3.b. Regular Work Session Minutes: July 21
3.c. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: July 21
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Airport Commission: May 14
4.b. Airport Commission: June 11
4.c. Climate Action Commission: June 1
4.d. Economic Development Committee: January 27
4.e. Housing & Community Development Commission: June 18
4.f. Human Rights Commission: July 14
4.g. Library Board of Trustees: June 25
4.h. Library Board of Trustees: July 9
4.i. Senior Center Commission: May 21
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Eckhardt Management, Inc., dba 2 Dogs
Pub, 1705 S. 1st Ave.
2. Class C Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts Inc., dba
Martini's, 127 E. College St.
3. Outdoor Service Area for High Energy Food Concepts Inc., dba
Martini's, 127 E. College St.
4. Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba J&S Express, 2221
Rochester Ave.
5. Special Class C Liquor License for The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc.,
dba The Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St.
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6. Class C Liquor License for Restaurante Mexicano EI, dba EI Senor
Cactus, 1534 S. Gilbert St.
7. Outdoor Service Area for Restaurante Mexicano EI, dba EI Senor
Cactus, 1534 S. Gilbert St.
8. Class C Liquor License for Chackalackal Inc., dba One Twenty -Six,
126 E. Washington St.
9. Class C Liquor License for Jaxco, LLC, dba Blackstone, 503
Westbury Dr., Suite 1
10. Outdoor Service Area for Jaxco, LLC, dba Blackstone, 503
Westbury Dr., Suite 1
11. Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's
Buffet, 312 E. Market St.
12. Outdoor Service Area for Jaxco, LLC, dba George's Buffet, 312 E.
Market St.
13. Class C Liquor License for Immerfall Investments, LLC, dba
Donnelly's, 110 E. College St.
14. Class C Liquor License for Cactus 3, LLC, dba Cactus 3, LLC, 114
S. Clinton St.
5.b. Liquor License - New
1. Class C Liquor License for Corridor 219 Entertainment, dba
Players, 219 Iowa Ave.
2. Class E Liquor License for lowa76 LLC, dba Downtown Liquor,
315 S. Gilbert St.
5.c. Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Mill
Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.
5.d. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Cactus 3, LLC, dba Cactus 3, LLC, 114
S. Clinton St.
5.e. Resolution to issue a New Cigarette Permit to the following:
1. Iowa 76 LLC dba Downtown Liquor, 315 S. Gilbert St.
(Resolution 20-178)
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Resolution Approving and Adopting the new Purchasing Manual for City
Procurement. (Resolution 20-179)
6.b. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Asphalt
Resurfacing 2020 Project. (Resolution 20-180)
6.c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign Change Order #1 to the
contract between Vieth Construction Corporation and the City of Iowa
City, Iowa for extra work on the Burlington and Madison Intersection
Improvements Project. (Resolution 20-181)
6.d. Resolution accepting the work for the water main public improvements for
Woodland Ridge Water Main Extension, and declaring public improvements
open for public access and use. (Resolution 20-182)
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6.e. Resolution accepting the work for the 2019 Iowa City Kickers Soccer
Park Field Addition Project. (Resolution 20-183)
6.f. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant application for Whispering
Meadows Park and to sign a grant agreement if awarded. (Resolution 20-184)
Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Resolution setting a public hearing on August 18, 2020 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Wetherby Park
CDBG Trail Improvements 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 20-185)
8. Correspondence
8.a. COVID-19/Mask Mandate: Carol deProsse, James O'Gorman, Amy
Charles, Mark Banowetz, Troy Bond, Marvin Dennis, Cathy Kovach,
John Bowman, Richard Keller, Hailey Bomar, Ed Lorson, Lynn
Gallagher, Katharine Nicholson, Diane Norden, Linda Quinn, Rick and
Diane Lahr, Pat Bowen, Jan Locher, Carol Buchmiller, Becky Hall, Mary
Kirkpatrick, Sally Hartman, P.H. Heckel, Joyce Myer, Aaron Silander,
Sandra Schuldt, Dan Lechay, Karen Fox, Becky Ross, Dave Gallaher,
Tim Borchardt
8.b. Black Lives Matter Movement/Systemic Racism/Police Policies: Carol
deProsse
8.c. Peter Kaboli: Alcohol consumption downtown
8.d. Maya Sims: Community Transportation Committee
8.e. Robert Dostal: Curbside Recycling
8.f. James Alan McPherson: David Leshtz, Lynette Marshall, Jane Van Voorhis
8.g. Sylvia Jones: Renting in Iowa City [Staff response included] [Previously
distributed in the 7/21 agenda packet #6.i]
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar as amended. Moved by M. Salih,
seconded by J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
The following individuals appeared: Maya Slms, Audrey Keith, Taehun Kim / Ian,
and David Drustrup regarding the Community Transportation Commission;
Raneem Hamad and David Drustrup regarding the Black Lives Matter Movement.
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Sara Barron, Executive Director Johnson County
Affordable Housing Coalition, regarding affordable housing; Florence Boos, bow hunting in
Iowa City (Item 14).
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10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. A letter of recommendation to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment for a
conditional use permit to allow a commercial communications tower at the 4200
block of Yvette St. SW in unincorporated Johnson County.
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. The
following individual appeared: Steve Ward, Ward Developers. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed.
(7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Heinz Road Urban Renewal
Plan to add projects to the Urban Renewal Area.
A public hearing was held. Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a power
point for items 11, 12 and 13.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-186. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Scott Six Urban Renewal Plan
to add projects to the Urban Renewal Area.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-187. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their views.
13. Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Sycamore & First Avenue Urban
Renewal Plan to add projects to the Urban Renewal Area.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-188. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 7, entitled
"Weapons," to allow persons to discharge an arrow as part of an approved
deer management plan. (First Consideration)
City Attorney Dilkes and City Manager Fruin presented information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
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15. Council Appointments
15.a. Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2023. (Larry Baker
resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to defer appointment to the 8/18 meeting. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by
P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. 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.
Climate Action Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term plus a
three-year term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Katie Sarsfield
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., September 8, 2020.
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.
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 (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Thomas Agran)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope
resigned)
Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term,
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Kyla Paterson)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
18. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
The following individuals appeared: Ryan Longenecker, UISG Liaison, presented
UISG updates.
19. City Council Information - No updates given.
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Joint Entities Meeting Minutes: July 20
Item Number: 3.a.
Joint Meeting
Johnson County Board of Supervisors - Iowa City Community School District - City of
Iowa City - City of Coralville - City of North Liberty - Other Johnson County
Municipalities and School Districts
Monday, July 20, 2020
Zoom Meeting Platform
Meeting 4:30 p.m.
Minutes
(A transcription is available in the Iowa City City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical
due to concerns for the health and safety of council members, staff and the public presented
by COVID-19.
Call to order
University Heights Mayor Louise From called the July 20, 2020 Joint Meeting of Johnson County
entities to order at 4:34 p.m.
Present:
Coralville: Mayor John Lundell, Councilors Megan Foster, Laurie Goodrich.
Hills/Sharon Center: Absent.
Iowa City: Mayor Bruce Teague, Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih, Councilors Laura Bergus, Susan
Mims, Pauline Taylor, Thomas, Janice Weiner.
Lone Tree: Absent.
North Liberty: Mayor Terry Donahue, Councilor RaQuishia Harrington.
Oxford: Absent.
Solon: Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Whitehead.
Shueyville: Absent.
Swisher. Mayor Chris Taylor.
Tiffin: Councilor Chris Olney.
University Heights: Mayor Louise From.
Johnson County: Vice Chair Pat Heiden, Supervisors Lisa Green Douglass, Janelle Rettig, Royceann
Porter.
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Clear Creek Community School District., Absent.
Iowa City Community School District: Board President Shawn Eyestone, Board Directors Charlie
Eastham, Janet Godwin, Ruthina Malone, Paul Roesler, Lisa Williams.
University of Iowa: Absent.
Others: Dave Koch, Johnson County Public Health Director - Dr. Dan Diekema, Chief of
Infectious Diseases at UICCOM - Sam Jarvis, Johnson County Public Health, Operations.
Welcome and Introductions
The group introduced themselves.
Discussion/update of the following
• COVID-19 in Johnson County and safety precautions including wearing of face coverings
Dave Koch, Johnson County Health Director gave a summary of the COVID-19 numbers in Johnson
County and the number of contact tracers on staff. Koch noted methods the public can implement
to help slow the spread and emphasizing the wearing of face masks and face shields and asked all
local entities to consider local resolutions to mandate face coverings. Sam Jarvis, Johnson County
Public Health, Operations provided additional information on contact tracers. Entity
representatives expressed their views.
Dr. Dan Diekema, Chief of Infectious Diseases at UICCOM, stated whatever can be done to
increase the use of face coverings is critical to reduced COVID-19 spread and will reduce the
impact on the public healthcare system, lessen the numbers of illness and death, and give greater
ability to open up and get students back in school, etc. Diekema noted that studies continue to
show that mandating the use of face coverings does result in a decrease in the daily COVID-19
case rate that begins about 5 days after the mandates go into effect. Entity representatives
expressed their views. Diekema, Koch and Jarvis provided additional information.
Entities shared what they are currently doing and have done to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Koch noted the challenges of enforcement when mandating face coverings and encouraged
consistent messaging throughout the jurisdictions.
• Sustaining support for undocumented residents in crisis during COVID and beyond (IC)
Iowa City Mayor Pro Tem Salih summarized the difficulties undocumented residents have obtaining
funding during a crisis. Nicole Novak, Assistant Research Scientist University of Iowa College of
Public Health and Elizabeth Bernal, Board Member Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa
presented a power point and information on COVID-19 relief for undocumented immigrants.
Mayor From requested the power point presentation be shared with the entities.
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• Return -to -Learn Plan (ICCSD)
Iowa City Community School District Board President Shawn Eyestone summarized discussions on
plans for the return to school. Eyestone noted no discussions have been occurred regarding
extracurricular activities. Entity representatives expressed their views.
Public comment
Sara Barron, Executive Director Johnson County Affordable Housing appeared regarding the report
on survey findings regarding affordable housing due to COVID-19.
Future Joint Entity meeting date and time
The next Joint Meeting will be held on October 19 hosted by Johnson County.
Adjournment
At 6:00 p.m., Mayor From adjourned the meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 29, 2020
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Electronic Council Work Session, July 21, 2020, 5:00 PM, Zoom Meeting Platform
Council: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
UISG: Longnecker, Van Heukelom
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Kilburg, Dilkes, Fruehling, Bockenstedt, Hightshoe, Brotherton, Nagle-
Gamm, Grier, Seydell-Johnson, Knoche
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due
to concerns for the health and safety of council members, staff and the public presented by
COVID-19.
COVID-19 Update
Finance Director Bockenstedt presented an updated power point on the current financial impacts of
COVID-19 by fund structure reviewing revenues and expenses. Neighborhood & Development Service
Director Hightshoe presented a power point on the COVID-19 Resources — Federal, State and Local
Funds for Emergency Housing Costs. City Manager Fruin provided additional information and shared
previous power point sides form May regarding various types of COVID relief. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will work on a memo describing expenditures related to temporary employees in FY 2020.
The report should include FY 2020 budget to actual comparisons as well as the total amount of COVID
Admin Pay (pay without work during COVID) to temporary employees during the fiscal year.
Staff will compile a memo outlining the current status of the City's local $50k housing program that is
being administered by the Shelter House. The memo should include basic information about the
number of inquiries, referrals to other programs, individuals/families assisted, and dollars
expended. The memo will be included in the July 30th IP.
Staff will work with Councilors Taylor, Mims and Bergus on a rapid response housing / utility support
program that could be implemented as the pandemic progresses. That proposal will be presented to
the City Council on August 4th at the regular work session.
Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion — after formal meeting.
Information Packet Discussion [July 9, July 161
➢ July 9 — No discussion.
Council Work Session
July 21, 2020
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➢ July 16
(IP5, Memo from Interim Police Chief & Fire Chief: 2020 Fireworks Calls for Service)
Councilor Taylor asked for the Council to revisit the misuse of fireworks prior to next time
sales will be allowed.
Clarification of Agenda Items (cont.)
• [6.m] Norm Cate: No Flags at half-mast [Staff response included]... Councilor Mims noted
correspondence in the late handouts and requested flying the flag at City Hall at half-mast through
Friday in honor of John Lewis.
Action: The flag will be at half-mast through until Saturday morning in honor of Congressman John
Lewis.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
No discussion — deferred to Item 15 on formal agenda.
Adjourn 6:46 p.m.
Item Number: 3.c.
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July 21, 2020 - 7:00 PM
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting was held
because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health
and safety of council members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19.
Iowa City City Council electronic regular meeting, held via Zoom Meeting Platform. Mayor
Teague presiding. Council members present: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas,
Weiner. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Kilburg, Dilkes, Fruehling, Hightshoe,
Stizman, Laverman, Havel. UISG: Longnecker.
Call to Order
Mayor Teague made a statement regarding the Mayoral Order on face coverings
and the importance of the mandate.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 2 — 6)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
2. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
2.a. Special Work Session Minutes: June 30
2.b. Regular Work Session Minutes: July 7
2.c. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: July 7
3. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
3.a. Airport Commission: April 9
3.b. Board of Adjustment: June 10
3.c. Community Police Review Board: June 9
3.d. Historic Preservation Commission: June 11
3.e. Human Rights Commission: June 16
3.f. Human Rights Commission: June 19
3.g. Human Rights Commission: July 7
3.h. Public Art Advisory Committee: June 4
4. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
4.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Orchard Green Inc., dba Orchard Green
Restaurant, 521 S. Gilbert St.
2. Special Class C Liquor License for Silver Asklof L.L.C. dba nodo
Downtown, 5 S. Dubuque St.
3. Class C Liquor License for Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa City
Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.
4. Special Class C Liquor License for Soseki LLC, dba Soseki, 227 S.
Dubuque St.
5. Class C Liquor License for AKA White, Inc., dba The Summit
Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St.
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4.b. Liquor License - New
1. New Temporary Outdoor Service Area for First Avenue Club, Inc.,
dba First Avenue Club, 1550 First Ave.
5. Resolutions and Motions
5.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $31,836,883.59 for the
period of June 1 through June 30, 2020, 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.
5.b. Resolution accepting the work for the 2018 Annual Sewer Rehabilitation
Project. (Resolution 20-172)
5.c. Resolution approving the extraterritorial final plat of Rolling Prairie
Estates subdivision, a 9.34 -acre, 6 lot residential subdivision located in
unincorporated Johnson County, south of American Legion Road and
west of Wapsi Avenue SE. (SUB19-13). (Resolution 20-173)
5.d. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a one-year extension of
the listing agreement with Lepic-Kroeger Realtors for the Iowa City
Industrial Campus. (Resolution 20-174)
6. Correspondence
6.a. Jay Honohan: Thanks
6.b. Erin Irish, Patricia Bowen, Aaron Silander, Lisa Schlesinger, Elizabeth
Willis, Tricia Stiles: Weapons -free council meetings (HF2502)
6.c. Liz O'Hara: Thank you, an apology and a comment
6.d. Trish Nelson: No citations issued by ICPD for fireworks over the holiday
despite record number of complaints
6.e. Eric Cochran: parking/issues (x3)
6.f. Laura Stern: Concerns
6.g. COVID-19/Mask Mandate: Bob Welsh, Paul Meintel, Melanie Alberts,
Dina Bishara, Amy Charles, Housing & Community Development
Commission, Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition, Kasie
Dodd, Erin Irish, Amy Charles, Terri Macey
6.h. Black Lives Matter Movement/Systemic Racism/Police Policies: Russell
Haught, Carol deProsse (x5), Carol deProsse (x4), Saba Ali, Allison
Jaynes
61 Sylvia Jones: Renting in Iowa City
6.j. David Cuong Tiet: Follow Up to the Request Change to Iowa City Code
of Ordinances
6.k. Mary Kirkpatrick: Please approve the solar project in Waterworks Park
6.1. Competitive Quotation Memo
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6.m. Norm Cate: No Flags at half mast [Staff response included]
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve as amended. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Nicholas Theisen regarding affordable housing; Sara
Barron, Executive Director Johnson County Affordable Housing, regarding survey findings
for affordable housing due to COVID-19; Raneem Hamad, Iowa Freedom Riders (IFR)
representative, regarding seats for IFR representatives during Council discussions
relating to the Black Lives Matter Movement; Susannah Middaugh regarding Portland
issues (after item 8).
Regular Formal Agenda
8. Discussion of Formation of Truth & Reconciliation Commission - Public Input
and Council Discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Salih recused herself from the discussion.
Mayor Teague noted the importance of hearing from the community on what the Truth &
Reconciliation Commission means to them, what the charge of the Commission could
be, and who should be a part of the Commission.
The following individuals appeared: Royceann Porter, Black Voices Project; Raneem
Hamad, Iowa Freedom Riders (IFR); Jessica Andino, Vice Chair of the Human Rights
Commission; Angie Jordan, Eric Harris, and Newman Abuissa.
Individual Council members expressed their views. Councilors Wiener and Bergus will
continue to work with staff to help shape the proposed scope and composition of the Truth &
Reconciliation Commission.
9. Resolution approving the project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the 2019-2020 Annual Sanitary Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation
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. City Engineer Havel presented information. Individual Council
members expressed their views. The following individual appeared: Anne Marie Kraus.
Havel provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-175. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10. Ordinance amending Title 1, entitled "Administration," Chapter 4, entitled
"General Penalty," Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 5, entitled
"Prohibitions and Restrictions," and Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations,"
Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," to increase the fines for
unscheduled simple misdemeanors, PAULAs and hate crimes. (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 20-4827. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Resolution approving a $25,000 funding request from Center for Worker
Justice for emergency needs to households due to COVID-19.
Mayor Pro Tem Salih recused herself from the discussion
Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented information. City
Manager Fruin resented a power point. The following individuals appeared: Mayra
Hernandez Garcia, Center for Workers Justice; Shel Stromquist; Jessica Andino, Vice
Chair Human Rights Commission; Dan Daly, Royceann Porter. Individual Council
members expressed their views. Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-176. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Abstain: Salih.
Motion to accept correspondence. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Abstain: Salih.
12. Resolution adopting an assessment schedule of unpaid mowing, clean-up of
property, snow removal, sidewalk repair, and stop box repair charges and
directing the Clerk to certify the same to the Johnson County Treasurer for
collection in the same manner as property taxes.
Senior Housing Inspector Laverman presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-177. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Salih.
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.
Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2023. (Larry Baker resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., July 28, 2020.
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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 (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Thomas Agran)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope
resigned)
Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to FII a three-year term,
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Kyla Paterson)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
14. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
The following individuals appeared: Ryan Longenecker, UISG Liaison, presented
UISG updates.
15. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
Councilor Weiner asked the City to purchase a quantity of PPE to give to non-profit
and businesses to give out to community members who are in need. City Manager
Fruin provided information. Council members agreed to the purchase and directed
the City Manager to purchase a combination with a majority of one-time use masks
but also a quantity of the more durable washable masks. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
16. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. Assistant City Manager - Assistant City Manager Monroe encouraged all to take the
2020 Census and noted the new yard signs with Census information.
C. City Attorney
d. City Clerk
17. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:59 pm. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Kelli6 K. Fruehling, Ci Clerk
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