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August 18, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
6,AO-L- 2.a. Fair Trade Municipality
e� � 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. Regular Work Session Minutes: August 4
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: August 4
3.c. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: August 6
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Climate Action Commission: July 6
4.b. Planning & Zoning Commission: July 16
4.c. Public Art Advisory Committee: Jules
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License -Renewals
1. Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli
Mart #1, 525 Hwy 1 W.
2. Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli
Mart #2,1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.
3. Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli
Mart #3,2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.
4. Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli
Mart #5, 206 E. Benton St.
5. Class C Liquor License for Hall PI. Ventures Corp., dba
Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton St.
6. Class C Liquor License for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C., dba
Gabes, 330 E. Washington St.
7. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabe's,
330 E. Washington St
8. Class C Liquor License for Aramark Sports and, dba
Aramark, 960 Stadium Dr.
9. Outdoor Service Area for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark,
960 Stadium Dr.
10. Class C Liquor License for Aramark Sports and, dba
Aramark, 965 Stadium Dr.
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11. Outdoor Service Area for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark,
965 Stadium Dr.
12. Class C Liquor License for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark, 960
Evashevski Dr.
13. Outdoor Service Area for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark,
960 Evashevski Dr.
14. Class C Liquor License for McQuiggan's on 1, L.L.C., dba
Hudson's South Side Tap, Highway 1 W, Suite 482
15. Outdoor Service Area for McQuiggan's on 1, L.L.C., dba
Hudson's South Side Tap, Highway 1 W, Suite 482
16. Class C Liquor License for Short's Burger and Shine, LLC,
dba Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton St.
17. Class C Liquor License for Mexico Wayne's LLC, dba
Short's Burgers -Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.
18. Outdoor Service Area for Mexico Wayne's LLC, dba Short's
Burgers -Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.
19. Class B Liquor License for Kinseth Iowa City LLC, dba Hilton
Garden Inn, 328 S. Clinton St.
20. Outdoor Service Are for Kinseth Iowa City LLC, dba Hilton
Garden Inn, 328 S. Clinton St.
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6.a. July 2020 Disbursements
Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $22,326,652.56
for the period of July 1 through July 31, 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.
August 18, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3
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Amending Budgeted Positions in the Finance Department
Resolution amending budgeted positions in the Finance
Department by redassNng the Controller position in the
Accounting Division to an Assistant Finance Director position in the
Finance Administration Division, deleting the position of Purchasing
Agent from the Purchasing Division and adding one full-time
Procurement Coordinator position, and amending the
Administrative pay plan by deleting the positions of Controller, grade
29, and Purchasing Agent, grade 28, and adding the positions of
Assistant Finance Director, grade 31 and Procurement Coordinator,
grade 27.
Comment The Finance Department is reorganong its management structure to
provide better coordination in its Accounting and Purchasing divisions and to better
provide for st.rooession planning. This resolution converts tvuo eAsting Purchasing and
Accounting positions in the Administrative/Confidential pay plan.
6.c. Procurement of Axon Taser 7 Conducted Enew Device Bundles
Resolution authorizing the procurement of Axon Taser 7
r Conducted Energy Device Bundles for the City of Iowa City.
Comment This Resolution will approve the procurement of Taser 7 Conducted Electrical
Weapon bundles to replace outdated equipment and maintain warranty coverage. Many
TASERS currently issued to patrol officers are past the 5 -year life recommendation.
TASERS of this age are two times more likely to fail, maintenance needs are no longer
covered, replacement parts can't be purchased for them, and device failures may no
longer be covered under TASER insurance policies. Failure of the device to deploy could
cause injury to the officers and to those they are attempting to subdue.
Council Appointee Compensation
Resolution on Unclassified Salary Compensation for Fiscal Year
2021 for the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk.
Comment City Council held an executive session on August 6th to evaluate the City
Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The resolution provides the following
compensation: City Manager- $196,747.20 (no change), City Attorney - $163,030.40
(no change), City Clerk - $101,566.40 (merit increase).
August 18, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4
6.e. Flood Buyout Application
1 Resolution to provide the 15% required local match as part of a
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application to purchase property
in the 100 -year floodplain and to authorize the City Manager to
submit and sign all contracts and amendments for said program.
Comment: The State of Iowa has notified staff that additional funding may be available
through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Staff has identified one (1) residential
property in the Iowa Riverfloodplain foraoquisfion and the homeowners have
expressed interest in selling to the City. This resolution authorizes the City Manager to
sign a grant application and grant agreement, and it commits the City to providing 15% of
the costs. The proposed budget is $235,350 for acquisition and demolition, so the
estimated local share would be $35,302.50.
6.f. Housing Trust Fund Contribution
9 2 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 $500,000 for affordable housing.
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Comment This resolution provides the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County with
$500,000 for affordable housing. The MOU attached to the resolution requires that
funds serve households under 80% of the Area Median Income, units must be located
within corporate limits of Iowa City, and projects must comply with the Affordable
Housing Location Model. Five percent of the allocation ($25,000) may be used for
administrative expenses.
6.g. Mercer Aquatic Center Pool LED Lighting
Resolution accepting the work for the Mercer Aquatic Center Pool
LED Lighting Project.
Comment The project has been completed by Gerard Electric of Iowa City,
Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The
Engineer's Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the
City Clerk.
Project Estimated Cost
Project Bid Received:
Project Actual Cost:
$ 155,000.00
$ 85,460.00
$ 95,744.88
August 18, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 5
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Comprehensive Plan Amendment - North of Camp Cardinal Blvd
and West of Camp Cardinal Rd
Motion setting a public hearing for September 1, 2020 on a
resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan future land use
map designation from public/private open space to general
commercial for 3.11 acres of property located north of Camp
Cardinal Boulevard and west of Camp Cardinal Road.
Comment At its August 6 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Dyer absent), the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment Approval will change
the Comprehensive Plan future land use map designation from publicJprivate open space
to general commercial for the property located north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and
west of Camp Cardinal Road.
7.b. Ground Lease -150 E. Court St.
2-0 - I Resolution setting public hearing for September 1, 2020 on a
ground lease with Iowa City Hotel Associates, LLC for space to
store a solid waste container at 150 E. Court Street.
Comment The City leases Iowa City Hotel Associates, LLC 235 sq. ft. at 150 E. Court
St to stone a dumpster, which ends 9/30/20. This resolution will extend the term to
9/30/23. Rent will increase to $1,206 per year.
7.c. FY2021 Budget Amendment Public Hearing
2-0-195 Resolution setting public hearing on amending the FY2020
Operating Budget.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for September 1, 2020 to
amend the FY2021 operating budget. Information will be available to the public
on Friday August 20, 2020.
7.d. Amend Downtown Urban Renewal Plan
2-o _ t � Resolution determining the necessity of and setting dates of a
consultation (September 4, 2020) and public hearing (October 6,
2020) on a proposed Amendment No. 16 to the City -University
Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan in the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
Comment This resolution begins the process or amending the downtown urban renewal
area so Council may consider urban renewal projects at a later date. The potential projects
are a climate action program to encourage commercial businesses to make energy
efficiency improvements and a private redevelopment project.
August 18, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 6
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City Council Agenda — August 18, 2020 — Regular Formal Meeting
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on
Monday.
Late Addition(s):
Consent Calendar
Item 8 Correspondence:
Item 8.g. Don Spellman: Improvements and Ideas for Mercer Park Aquatic Center
Item 8.h. David Weldon: 380 express [Staff response included]
Item 8.i. Audry Haught: Olde Towne Village
Item 8.j. Rod Sullivan: CAREN law
Late Handout(s):
8/13 Information Packet
IP Email from Mayor Teague: Contract for June 31d Investigation (see revised work session
agenda)
8. Correspondence
8.a. COM D-19/Mask Mandate: Marc Dennis
8.b. Black Lives Matter Movement/Systemic Racism/Polioe Policies:
Iowa Freedom Rides, Palmer Holden, James Raymond, Carol
deProsse (�Q
8.c. James Alan McPherson: Bennett Sims, John Kenyon, James
Galvin, Bruce Harreld
8.d. Affordable Housing; Jessica Melkus, Bob Welsh
8.e. Happy Hollow Ballfield: Sara Meierotto
81 Remove (1) "Disabled Parking" space in front of 1103 Pickard
Street
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9. Community Comment (items not on the age da) [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City
Council Information" item at the end of the meeting agenda.
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Regular Fonnal Agenda
Wetherby Park CDBG Trail Improvements
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
Construction of the Wetherby Park CDBG Trail Improvements 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.
Comment The Wetherby Park CDBG Trail Improvements Project includes the constrlxtion of
an Moot wide concrete trail and associated items. The estimated cost for this project is $222,000
and will be funded by Account #84130.
1. Public Hearing
2. Consider a Resolution
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11. Melrose Avenue / NW Road — Highway 218 to Hebl Avenue
Improvements
_2-0 t OtY Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
construction of the Melrose Avenue / IWV Road — Highway 218 to Hebl
Avenue Improvements Project.
Comment The City of Iowa City must acquire right -of -pray, fee title, permanent easements
and/or temporary construction easement to construct the Melrose Avenue / NVV Road —
Highway 218 to Hebl Avenue Improvements Project This project generally includes the
reconstruction of Melrose Avenue / IWV Road from Highway 218 to Hebl Avenue and extension
of water main from Slothower Road to the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center at 3900 Hebl
Avenue.
1. Public Hearing
2. Consider a Resolution
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12. Deer Management - Bow Hunting
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. (Second Consideration)
Comment The City Code prohibits the discharge of an arrow within City limits except at an
inanimate object. The Council approved deer management plan provides for a bow hunt during
the fall/Wnters of 2020 to 2024. This ordinance adds an exception for a person approved to BT
discharge an arrow pursuant to the Citys deer management plan. Correspondence included in
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13. Prohibition on Feeding Deer �T
Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4,
entitled "Animal Services," to prohibit feeding of deer. (First
Consideration)
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City Code to prohibit intentionally feeding deer. This ordinance prohibits such feeding. ISU
Extension and Outreach, among other entities, recommends against feeding deer.
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14. Authorizing Expenditures for Iowa City Emergency Housing Programs
Administered by Shelter House and CommUnity Crisis Center
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to provide additional funding for
the City's local emergency housing programs administered by the Shelter
House and CommUnity Crisis Services
Comment This aeon provides the City Manager spending authority up to $187,500 through
December 31, 2020 for tvw emergency housing programs being administered by the Shelter
House and CommUnity Crisis Services.
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15. Authorizing e2penditures for the Center for Worker Justice Emergency
2)O Relief Program
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to provide additional funding for
z_& the Center for Worker Justice's emergency relief program.
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Comment At the August 4, 2020 work session the City Council discussed strategies to ensure
that adequate funding was readily available to respond to emergency housing needs caused by
the COVID-19 pandemic. This resolution provides the City Manager authority to expend up to
$37,500 for the Center for Worker Justice emergency relief program through the end of the
calendar year.
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Resolution approving Public Art Advisory Committee recommendation
to proceed with the process of creating a Black Lives Matter movement
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Comment The Public Art Advisory Committee determined that the Capitol Street Parking Ramp
is a high priority location for a public art installation and one that should honor the Black Lives
Matter movement The Committee is recommending a process for the project to be coordinated
by two local arts organizations, Public Space One and Center for Af oFuturist Studies.
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BIPOC and Immigrant grants
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Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an
Agreement with ThinklowaCity to contribute $25,000 in funding to assist
Iowa City BIPOC and Immigrant -Owned Businesses impacted by the
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Comment Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Immigrant -owned businesses face particular
financial troubles as a result of the COVID-affected economy. The Better Together Project is
implementing Phase 2 of a grant program designed to provide funding to Iowa City -based BIPOC
and Immigrant -owned businesses.
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Resolution establishing Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission
c — Comment Creation of an Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission is one of the
et<�,,/ commitments made by the City Council in Resolution No. 20-159 to address the Black Lives
�t '�c Matter Movement and Systemic Racism.
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19. Council Appointments
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated
19.a. Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2023. (Larry Baker resigned)
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20. 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.
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term plus
a three-year term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Zachary
Rochester resigned)
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21. 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.
Climate Action Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term plus
a three-year term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Katie
Sarsfield resigned)
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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)
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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 Poodlawn) - 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.
22 Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
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23. City Council Information -- <�e c ex��
24. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. Assistant City Manager
C. City Attorney
d. City Clerk
25. Adjourn
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Late Handouts Distributed
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
City Council Agenda — August 18, 2020 — Regular Formal Meeting
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on
Monday.
Late Handout(s):
Consent Calendar
Item 8 Correspondence:
Item 8.a. COVID-19/Mask Mandate: Rion Wendland, Adam Learnahan
Item 8.b. Black Lives Matter Movement/Systemic Racism/Police Policies: Tom
Birkenholz
Regular Agenda
Item 12 Deer Management - Bow Hunting: See correspondence from Dawn Frary, Lynne
Nugent