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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 28, 2020
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Electronic Council Work Session, October 20, 2020, 5:00 PM, Zoom Meeting Platform
Council: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
UISG: Van Heukelom
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Dilkes, Fruehling, Nagle-Gamm, Hightshoe, Knoche, Havel, Sovers
Bockenstedt, Seydell-Johnson
(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.
Review recommendations from the Iowa City Area Transit Study
City Manager Fruin recapped the takeaways from the October 6`" City Council work session and turned
it back over to Council for further discussion and direction for staff to proceed with final public input,
implementation planning and general direction on any expansion efforts (e.g. Sunday service, fare free,
new routes, etc.) to prepare financial plans accordingly. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Action: Staff will move ahead with the proposed changes to bus fares and finalize implementation
details with the City of Coralville. The Council expressed general concurrence with the proposed route
changes and OK'd the department to proceed with implementation planning. Staff will work together on
expanded information aimed to allow the City Council to make final decisions on Sunday service,
expanded late night service and on -demand service. That information will be presented to Council in a
future work session.
Presentation from staff on operational changes to 2020-21 winter weather procedures
City Manager Fruin referred to the memo in the 10/15/20 Information Packet and asked if there were
Council questions regarding City operations or responsibilities of property owners. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will review the network of wide sidewalks in the community and identify any gaps in snow
clearing where currently there is no obligation for an adjacent owner to clear snow. Those areas need
to be monitored and cleared if no private entity is taking responsibility
COVID-19 Update
Individual Council members voiced their concerns on the number of COVID cases, large gatherings,
the upcoming flu season, and asked if there were City policies regarding face masks versus cloth
masks. City Manager Fruin provided information.
Council Work Session
October 20, 2020
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Continue discussion of Resolution (20-159) of Initial Council Commitments addressing the
Black Lives Matter Movement and Systemic Racism in the wake of the murder of George Floyd
by the Minneapolis Police and calls for action from protesters and residents
Mayor Teague noted the series of six City Council Listening Posts had just finished up and the noted
the value of those voices who came to be a part of them. Councilor Bergus mentioned IP6 from the
10/16/20 Information packet, Memo from City Manager: Community Policing Public Input Summary and
that it needed Council direction. City Manager Fruin asked Councilors for specific guidance for staff to
draft a preliminary plan and any takeaways from the listening posts. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Action: Staff will lead the creation of the preliminary plan to restructure the Police Department toward
community policing. The preliminary plan will be released on or before December 15t"
Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion.
Information Packet Discussion [October 8, October 151
➢ October 8
1. (IP6, Invitation: Our Children Spoke - A South District Neighborhood Mural Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony - October 23) Councilor Mims noted the invitation.
➢ October 15
1. (IP6, Memo from City Manager: Community Policing Public Input Summary) Discussed
during earlier work session item - Continue discussion of Resolution (20-159) of Initial
Council Commitments addressing the Black Lives Matter Movement and Systemic
Racism in the wake of the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police and calls
for action from protesters and residents.
2. (IP7, Memo from Asst City Manager: Introduction to solar study concept from Johnson
Clean Energy District) Assistant City Manager Monroe provided a summary of the memo
and asked for Council feedback. Individual Council members expressed their views.
3. (IP8, Memo from Assistant to the City Manager: 2021 State Legislative Priorities
Development Schedule) City Manager Fruin provided a summary of the memo and
asked for Council direction for scheduling. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Action: Staff will work to schedule a special work session with state delegation and
contract lobbyist after the anticipated November 1711 approval of our legislative priorities.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
None.
Adjourn 6:46 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
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Summary of Minutes
October 20, 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, Greer,
Sitzman, Knoche, Clark, Bockenstedt. UISG: Longnecker.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Careers in Construction Month
2.b. Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
Fire Marshall, Brian Greer, accepting.
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: October 6
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: October 6
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Airport Commission: July 9
4.b. Airport Commission: August 13
4.c. Board of Appeals: September 9
4.d. Civil Service Commission: September 24
4.e.Civil Service Commission: September 28
4.f. Climate Action Commission: August 3
4.g. Historic Preservation Commission: August 13 (SEE RECOMMENDATION)
4.h. Planning & Zoning Commission: August 20 (SEE RECOMMENDATION)
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Suzster, Inc., dba The Club Car, 122
Wright St.
2. Class C Liquor License for HMDS Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side
Pub, 1210 Highland Court
3. Class B Wine Permit for Willow & Stock, LLC, dba Willow & Stock,
207 N. Linn St.
4. Class C Liquor License for caffrey, inc., dba DC's, 124 S. Dubuque
St.
October 20, 2020 Summary of Minutes Page 1
5. Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway
Stores, Inc., #304,2765 Commerce Dr.
6. Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway
Stores, Inc., #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.
7. Class C Liquor License for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar and Deli,
215 E. Washington St.
8. Class C Liquor License for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, dba
Chipotle Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 12
9. Outdoor Service Area for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, dba
Chipotle Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 12
10. Special Class C Liquor License for Angela, Inc., dba Masala, 9 S.
Dubuque St.
11. Class C Liquor License for 1st & Main Hospitality LLC, dba
Pullman, 17 S. Dubuque St.
5.b. Liquor License - New
1. Class C Liquor License for Corridor Liquor, Inc., dba Sanctuary, 405
S. Gilbert St.
5.c. Liquor License - Refund
1. Refund an unused portion of a Class E Liquor License for Iowa City
Beverage Company LLC, dba Liquor Downtown, 315 S. Gilbert St.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an amendment to the
agreement with the Shelter House for case management services
funded by the CARES Act. (Resolution 20-241)
6.b. Resolution accepting the work for the Windsor Ridge Drainage
Improvement Project. (Resolution 20-242)
6.c. Resolution Approving Final Plat Of West Side Estates, Phase Two
Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB20-0002) (Resolution 20-243)
6.d. Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer,
water main, and paving public improvements for Tegler Second
Subdivision, and declaring public improvements open for public access
and use. (Resolution 20-244)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for November 2, 2020 on the Commercial
Reuse Exception ordinance to amend Title 14 Zoning to allow
exceptions to regulations for existing buildings in certain commercial
zoning districts. (REZ20-0006)
7.b. Motion setting a public hearing for November 2, 2020 on an ordinance to
amend Title 14 Zoning to allow parking reductions in certain commercial
zoning districts. (REZ20-0007)
October 20, 2020 Summary of Minutes Page 2
7.c. Motion setting a public hearing for November 2, 2020 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 0.55 acres of property from Central Business
(CB -10) zone to CB -10 with a Historic District Overlay (CB-10/OHD) for
property located at 109, 111, 115, 117, and 121 E. College Street (REZ20-
02).
8. Correspondence
8.a. Kevin Boyd, Historic Preservation Commission Chair: Historic Preservation
8.b. Nicholas Theisen: baseless accusations
8.c. Rebecca Bergus: Swimming Pool
8.d. David Drustrup: Listening posts & emergency response
8.e. Establish (1) "Stop" sign on Tamarack Trail at the intersection with North
Scott Boulevard
8.f. Establish No Turn on Red restrictions on Dodge, Jefferson, Governor, and
Madison Streets
8.g. Normandy Drive Parking Restriction
8.h. Community Transportation Committee: Comments on Preferred Alternative
Scenario
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve as amended removing item 6.e for separate
consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
6.e. Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, drainageways,
sanitary sewer, water main, and paving public improvements for
Tamarack Ridge Subdivision, and declaring public improvements open
for public access and use. (Resolution 20-245)
Motion. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion Passed.
(6 Ayes) Abstain: Mims.
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM]
The following individuals appeared: David Drustrup regarding the City Council
Listening Post discussions and road infrastructure for self -policing; Mayra Hernandez
regarding the Center for Workers Justice (CWJ) providing COVID-19 relief to the
community; Amel Ali regarding neighborhood centers managing city programs such
as B.U.L.B.S. instead of the police department, and the decriminalization of
marijuana; Cheryl Miller regarding the Johnson Clean Energy District solar energy
project; Crissy Canganelli acknowledging City Manager Fruin's remarks regarding
the Listening post discussions and service providers.
October 20, 2020 Summary of Minutes Page 3
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Resolution approving height bonuses for 305 and 315 E. Prentiss Street and
625 S. Gilbert Street in the Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings zone.
(DRC20-00005)
Development Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. The following
individuals appeared: Mike Welch, Axiom Consultants, presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-246. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M.
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Sludge Storage Tank Masonry Repair 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 Clark presented a power point.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-247. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees", Chapter 4,
"Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties", Section 3,
entitled "Potable Water Use and Service," of the City Code, to increase or
change water service charges and fees in Iowa city, Iowa and amending Title
16, entitled "Public Works", Chapter 3A, entitled "General Provisions",
Sections 5, 6 and 7, entitled "Establishing City Utility Accounts; Deposits
Required", "Billing and Collection Procedures; Delinquent Accounts" and
"Discontinuation and Restoration of Service" to make delinquent account
collection fees and procedures more equitable and just. (Pass & Adopt)
Motion to pass & adopt Ordinance 20-4830. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Salih.
13. Ordinance Amending Title 5, Entitled 'Business and License Regulations,"
Chapter 2, Entitled "Taxicabs," to Decrease the Number of Required Vehicles
from Four to Two. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass & adopt Ordinance 20-4831. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
October 20, 2020 Summary of Minutes Page 4
14. Ordinance amending Title 17, entitled "Building and Housing," Chapters,
entitled "Housing Code," to provide rental permit requirements for short-term
rental properties. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass & adopt Ordinance 20-4832. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Resolution approving Amendment #2 to Iowa City's FY20 Annual Action Plan.
Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-248. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Weiner.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. 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.
City Attorney Dilkes presented information.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-249, with the exception of 1131 3rd Ave, 203
Oberlin St, and 1902 Kathlin Dr to remove and defer to the November 2nd
meeting. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
17. Council Appointments
17.a. Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Carolyn Dyer
resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Maggie Elliott. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
October 20, 2020 Summary of Minutes Page 5
18. Announcement of Vacancies -Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and
Council agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City
Clerk's office.
Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Nine vacancies, term
effective upon appointment - June 30, 2022. (Johnson County residency
is required. Iowa City residency is preferred but not required if an
applicant offers expertise or representation not available from applicants
who reside in Iowa City. Members of other City boards and commissions
are eligible to serve on the TRC.)
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Formerly advertised)
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January
1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Term expires for Ernie Cox)
Board of Appeals (Licensed Electrician) - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Term expires for John
Forman Gay)
Climate Action Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023.(Term expires for GT Karr, Matt
Krieger)
Human Rights Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires for Bijou Maliabo,
Cathy McGinnis)
Parks and Recreation Commission - Two vacancies to fill a four-year
term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024. (Term expires for Alex
Hatchman, Jamie Venzon)
Public Art Advisory Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year
term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires for Steven
Miller, Jan Finlayson)
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires for Linda Vogel,
Robert Finlayson)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 10,
2020.
Public Art Advisory Committee (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term.
Upon appointment - June 30, 2023. (Tonya Kehoe resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 27, 2020.
October 20, 2020 Summary of Minutes Page 6
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.
19. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
The following individuals appeared: Ryan Longenecker, UISG Liaison, presented
UISG updates.
20. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
21. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager - None
b. Assistant City Manager - None
C. City Attorney - None
d. City Clerk - None
22. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 08:47. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) �----
BruceLTAgue, Mayor
Kellie'K. Fruehling, (pity Clerk
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