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Summary of Minutes
December 1, 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, Sitzman, Sovers, Bockenstedt. UISG: Longnecker, Van
Heukelom.
Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Human Rights Day
Roger Lusala accepting on behalf of the Human Rights Commission.
2.b. Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club
Eldon Snyder and Donna Olsen 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: November 17
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: November 17
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Housing & Community Development Commission: October 15
4.b. Human Rights Commission: October 27 (SEE RECOMMENDATION)
4.c. Library Board of Trustees: October 22
4.d. Library Board of Trustees: November 5
4.e. Parks & Recreation Commission: September 9
4.f. Public Art Advisory Committee: October 1
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Schneider Building LLC, dba TCB Pool
Hall, 114 E. College St.
5.b. Liquor License — Permanent Transfer
1. Class E Liquor License for Southside Spirits LLC, dba Southside
Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd Ste 1 to 1921 Keokuk St.
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6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to grant an extension from December 1 to December 15 for
submission of Iowa City Downtown District's FY22 Proposed Budget.
6.b. Resolution accepting the work for the Police Front Offices Remodel
Project. (Resolution 20-264)
6.c. Resolution accepting the work for the 2020 Summer Sidewalk Repair
Project. (Resolution 20-265)
6.d. Resolution accepting the work for the Traffic Calming 2020 Project.
(Resolution 20-266)
6.e. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Sludge Storage
Tank Masonry Repair Project. (Resolution 20-267)
6.f. Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute
and the City Clerk to attest an Agreement by and between the City of
Iowa City and Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa to provide engineering consultant services for the Court
Street Improvements Project. (Resolution 20-268)
6.g. Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute
and the City Clerk to attest an Agreement by and between the City of
Iowa City and Snyder & Associates, Inc. to provide engineering
consultant services for the Highway 6 Trail— Fairmeadows Boulevard to
Heinz Road Project. (Resolution 20-269)
6.h. Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute
and the City Clerk to attest an Agreement by and between the City of
Iowa City and Shive-Hattery, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa, to provide
engineering and architectural services for the Mercer Park Pool
Dehumidification and Tuckpointing Project. (Resolution 20-270)
6.i. Resolution authorizing the procurement of the Transportation and
Disposal of Non -Radioactive Chemical Waste, Disposal of Compressed
Gas Cylinders and Stabilization of Potentially Explosive and Reactive
Compounds. (Resolution 20-271)
6.j. Resolution authorizing the procurement for the removal, disposal, and
replacement of granular activated carbon. (Resolution 20-272)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Resolution setting a public hearing on December 15, 2020 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Idyllwild
Stormwater Drainage Diversion 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 20-273)
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8. Correspondence
8.a. DeDe Reid: Topic Talk
8.b. Project Better Together, Mark Nolte: Thank you
8.c. Mike Parker: Traffic cameras
8.d. David Drustrup: Human Rights Commission [Staff response included]
8.e. Nicole Elgin: Apartment Showings During Covid-19 [Staff response included]
8.f. Iowa City Downtown Arts Alliance, John Engelbrecht: Support the arts in the
Iowa City budget
8.g. Thomas Johnson: COVID-19
8.h. David Etre: Downtown Businesses Dying
8.i. Establishment of (1) on -street disabled parking space adjacent to 501
2nd Avenue
End of Consent Calendar
Mayor Teague noted the work session discussion regarding item 4.b, Human
Rights Commission October 27th minutes - recommendation to allow a
representative from the Iowa Freedom Riders to have a seat at the Iowa City
Council to participate in all topics related to the June resolution subject to the
Mayor's direction. A Council majority agreed not to accept the
recommendation.
Motion to approve. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Nicholas Theisen regarding the work session
discussion on affordable housing; John Engelbretcht regarding the correspondence
(Item 8.f) from the Iowa City Downtown Arts Alliance.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Resolution to annex approximately 196.17 acres of land located west of
Highway 218 and south of Rohret Road. (ANN20-0001)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: John Yapp,
Allen Development and Nicholas Theisen.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin
provided additional information.
Motion to schedule consult with P&Z and defer item to 12/15/2020. Moved
by P. Taylor, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 196.17 acres of land
located west of Highway 218 and south of Rohret Rd. from County
Residential (R) and County Urban Residential (RUA) to Interim
Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) zone.
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The public hearing was opened. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: John Yapp, Allen
Development and Nicholas Theisen.
Motion to schedule consult with P&Z, continue the public hearing and
defer first consideration to 12/15/2020. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 12,000 square feet of land
located at 400 N. Clinton Street and 112 E. Davenport Street to Planned
High Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zone. (REZ20-0008)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. The following individual appeared: Nicholas
Theisen.
Individual Council members expressed their views. Development Services
Coordinator Sitzman and City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from William Means. Moved by M. Salih,
seconded by J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.d. Ordinance to amend Title 14 Zoning to allow minor adjustments in
Planned High Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zones for new
construction projects which involve preserving a separate historic
structure. (REZ20-0005)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Other. (7 Ayes)
10.e. Resolution to amend the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan,
a part of Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan, to include property located north
of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, east of Olive Street, and south of Myrtle
Avenue in the West Riverfront Subdistrict. (CPA20-0002)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: Nicholas
Theisen and Mark Seabold, Shive Hattery. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-274. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.f. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 4 acres of land
located at Myrtle Ave. and S. Riverside Dr. to Riverfront Crossings —
West Riverfront District (RFC -WR) zone. (REZ20-0003)
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A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman and
Assistant City Engineer Sovers presented a power point.
The following individuals appeared: Mark Seabold, Shiva Hattery. Individua
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.g. Ordinance to amend Title 14 Zoning to expand the West Riverfront
Subdistrict boundaries and to increase the maximum bonus height in
the West Riverfront Subdistrict to seven stories for properties north of
and near the Iowa Interstate Railroad. (REZ20-0004)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.h. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.18 acres of land located
north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Camp Cardinal Road
from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Community Commercial
with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CC-2) zone. (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 20-4835. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.i. Ordinance vacating approximately 2,514 square feet of Camp Cardinal Road
and authorizing conveyance to Jon Harding. (VAC20-0001) (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 20-4836. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.j. Ordinance vacating approximately 1,444 square feet of St. Matthias Alley
and authorizing conveyance to the owner of 1120 N. Dodge Street. (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 20-4837. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10.k. 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) (Pass & Adopt)
Motion to defer to 1/5/2021. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Brandon Smith, Tailwind Group. Moved
by S. Mims, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Ordinance amending Title 16, entitled "Public Works", Chapter 3, "City
Utilities", Article D, "Wastewater Treatment Works Users", Section 6, "Building
Sewers and Connections". (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 20-4838. Moved by S. Mims,
seconded by J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Unbiased Policing Ordinance. (Second Consideration)
The following individual appeared: Nicholas Theisen. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Council Appointments
13.a. Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires for Linda Vogel,
Robert Finlayson)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Linda Vogel. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. 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.
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Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (Blake Winter
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., December 29, 2020.
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)
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)
Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024.
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.
15. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
The following individuals appeared: Ryan Longenecker, UISG Liaison, presented
UISG updates.
16. City Council Information - No reports given.
17. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager — None
b. Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Monroe noted the kick off of the solar study group and
staff budget meetings are completed and will be ready for Council review after
the first of the year.
C. City Attorney — None
d. City Clerk — None
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18. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:54 pm. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion
Passed. 17 Ayes%
B4dce Teague, Mayor
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City Clerk
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Item Number: 3.a.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 25, 2020
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Electronic Council Work Session, November 17, 2020, 5:00 PM, Zoom Meeting Platform
Council: Bergus, Mims, Salih (5:08 pm), Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
UISG: Longenecker, Van Heukelom
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Kilburg, Dilkes, Fruehling, Bowers, Brotherton, Grier, Hightshoe, Knoche,
Bockenstedt
(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.
Discuss -goals and expectations for the 2021 Affordable Housing Plan
City Manager Fruin recapped the memo (IP3) of the November 12t" Information packet and the series
of questions for City Council and opened the item up for direction. Mayor Teague shared the memo
during Council discussion. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will meet to discuss preparations for the Affordable Housing Plan kickoff in 2021 and will
not be extending invitations To Council members for participation on the Steering Committee until
January or February.
COVID-19 Update
Individual Council members expressed their views and shared concern for increasing COVID numbers
and the hospital impact if those numbers continue to rise. The new Governor's orders were noted, and
Council members urged everyone to continue maintaining social distancing through the holidays, to
wear face coverings, and continue good hygiene practices.
Continue discussion of Resolution (20-159) of Initial Council Commitments addressina 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 stated appointments for the Truth & Reconciliation Commission would be made at the
formal meeting. City Manager Fruin presented a power point and provided a status report update (IP4)
of the November 12th Information packet.
Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion.
Council Work Session
November 17, 2020
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Information Packet Discussion [November 5, November 121
➢ November 5
1. (IP2, Memo from Human Rights Coordinator & Equity Director: Racial Equity Report
Card) Councilor Weiner remarked on the transparency of the document. Councilor
Bergus asked for clarification on the percent increase for criminal charges by race. City
Manager Fruin provided additional information.
2. (IP3, Letter from the Executive Director of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County:
Report on Iowa City Affordable Housing Funding) City Manager Fruin pointed out funded
projects.
➢ November 12
1. (Memo from Finance Director: Proposed COVID-19 Utility Bill Relief Program) City
Manager Fruin summarized the memo and asked for Council direction. Finance Director
Bockenstedt provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Action: Staff will begin planning for the outlined utility bill collection procedures. The City
Council directed staff to push the milestone dates back one month and reserved the right
to change course closer to the implementation date based on the local conditions
caused by the state of the pandemic. Staff will prepare a Mayor's Order to extend the
delay of the 5% water rate increase to July 1, 2021.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
No updates.
Adjourn 6:35 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
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Summary of Minutes
November 17, 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,
Sitzman, Knoche. UISG: Longnecker, Van Heukelom.
Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week -
Kathryn Davis accepting on behalf of the Local Homeless Coordinating Board.
2.b. National Native American Heritage Month -
Jason Glass accepting on behalf of the Human Rights Commission.
2.c. Small Business Saturday -
Jennifer Banta accepting on behalf of the Iowa City Area Business Partnership.
2.d. Transgender Remembrance Day -
Noemi Ford accepting on behalf of the Human Rights Commission.
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. Special Work Session Minutes: November 2
3.b. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: November 2
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Climate Action Commission: October 5 (SEE RECOMMENDATION)
4.b. Community Police Review Board: October 15
4.c. Community Police Review Board: October 23
4.d. Planning & Zoning Commission: October 15 (SEE RECOMMENDATION)
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai Pizza, LLC, dba Pagliai's
Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.
2. Class C Liquor License for Etre Foods L.L.C., dba The Iowa Chop
House, 223 E. Washington St.
3. Class B Native Wine Permit for Dykstra Nursery Corporation, dba
Iowa City Landscaping Garden Center, 520 Hwy 1 W.
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5.b. Liquor License -New
1. Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai Pizza, LLC, dba Pagliai's
Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Resolution authorizing acceptance of Surface Transportation Block
Grant Program Funds from the Iowa Department of Transportation and
authorizing the City Manager to sign the Project Agreement [6-20-
STBGU-016] for the Melrose Avenue I IWV Road — Highway 218 to Hebl
Avenue Project. (Resolution 20-256)
6.b. Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
construction of the Gilbert Court Sidewalk Infill Project. (Resolution 20-257)
6.c. Resolution accepting the work for the Spruce Street Water Main
Replacement Project. (Resolution 20-258)
6.d. Resolution accepting the work for the Pedestrian Mall Improvements
Project. (Resolution 20-259)
6.e. Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, drainageways,
sanitary sewer, water main, and paving public improvements for Cherry
Creek Subdivision, and declaring public improvements open for public
access and use. (Resolution 20-260)
6.f. Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer,
water main, certain concrete sidewalks, trails, and paving public
improvements for Community View — Part One Subdivision, and
declaring public improvements open for public access and use.
(Resolution 20-261)
6.g. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign and manage separate
Automatic Aid Agreements with the cities of Coralville and Tiffin to
render mutual aid for emergency incidents on portions of Interstate 80
and Highway 218. (Resolution 20-262)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for December 1, 2020 on an ordinance to
amend Title 14 Zoning to allow minor adjustments in Planned High
Density Multi-Family Residential Zone (PRM) zones for new construction
projects which involve preserving a separate historic structure. (REZ20-
0005)
7.b. Motion setting a public hearing for December 1, 2020 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 12,000 square feet of land located
at 400 N. Clinton Street and 112 E. Davenport Street to Planned High
Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) zone. (REZ20-0008)
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7.c. Motion setting a public hearing for December 1, 2020 on a resolution to
amend the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan, a part of
Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan, to include property located north of the
Iowa Interstate Railroad, east of Olive Street, and south of Myrtle
Avenue in the West Riverfront Subdistrict. (CPA20-0002)
7.d. Motion setting a public hearing for December 1, 2020 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 4 acres of land located at 215, 219,
223, and 245 S. Riverside Court.; 119, 201, 203, 205, 207, and 209 Myrtle
Avenue; and 517 and 527 S. Riverside Drive from Medium Density
Single -Family Residential (RS -8), High Density Multi -Family Residential
(RM -44), and Community Commercial (CC -2) zone to Riverfront
Crossings - West Riverfront District (RFC -WR). (REZ20-0003)
7.e. Motion setting a public hearing for December 1, 2020 on the Riverfront
Crossings, West Riverfront Changes Ordinance to amend Title 14
Zoning to expand the West Riverfront Subdistrict boundaries and to
increase the maximum bonus height in the West Riverfront Subdistrict
to seven stories for properties north of and near the Iowa Interstate
Railroad. (REZ20-0004)
8. Correspondence
8.a. Nathan Micatka: Iowa City COVID Response
8.b. Caroline Dieterle: Deer depredation is continuing [Attached video will be
archived with the formal meeting documents]
8.c. Dina Bishara: Mask violations at Culvers [Staff response included]
8.d. Mary Murphy: Proposed transit plan following transit study by consultant
[Staff response included]
8.e. Bob Oppliger: mass transit & active transportation
8.f. Adam Evanovich: Discussion with your mayor to make Iowa City better
8.g. Amylena Butler: Facilities Planning - Senior Center
8.h. Jayme Pott: hi there
8.i. Shannon Shea: Rental Tours during pandemic [Staff response included]
8.j. Steven Newman (x2): Senior Center Building Plans; future [Staff
response included]
8.k. Jill Smith: Iowa City - waste water surveillance program to detect
COVID [Staff response included]
8.1. Margaret Klemme: Please Help! Broken glass on sidewalks in Iowa City
[Staff response included]
8.m. Establishment of "No Parking Any Time" Parking Prohibition on Page
Street
8.n. Establish traffic control and parking prohibitions for Community View -
Part 1 Subdivision
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
November 17, 2020 Summary of Minutes Page 3
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM]
The following individuals appeared: David Drustrup regarding the draft minutes of
the October 27th Human Rights Commission meeting and the recommendation to
City Council; Nicholas Theisen regarding the 11/17 work session item - 2021
Affordable Housing Plan.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.18 acres of land located
north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Camp Cardinal Road
from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Community Commercial
with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CC-2) zone.
A public hearing was held. Development Service Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. The following individual appeared: Jon Manner,
MMS Consultants. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b. Ordinance vacating approximately 2,514 square feet of Camp Cardinal Road
and authorizing conveyance to Jon Harding. (VAC20-0001)
A public hearing was held. Development Service Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c. Ordinance vacating approximately 1,444 square feet of St. Matthias Alley
and authorizing conveyance to the owner of 1120 N. Dodge Street.
A public hearing was held. Development Service Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. The following individual appeared: Ryan Wade.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.d. 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) (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.e. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to allow a special exception
from standards for the reuse of existing buildings in certain commercial
zones. (REZ20-0006) (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 20-4833. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.f. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to allow parking reductions
through the minor modification process in certain commercial zones
(REZ20-0007) (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 20-4834. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Unbiased Policing Ordinance (First Consideration)
City Manager Fruin presented information. The following individuals appeared: David
Drustrup; Henry Manaligod; Betty Andrews, President of the Iowa/Nebraska NAACP
State Area Conference of Branches. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Ordinance amending Title 16, entitled "Public Works", Chapter 3, "City
Utilities", Article D, "Wastewater Treatment Works Users", Section 6, "Building
Sewers and Connections". (First Consideration)
Public Works Director Knoche presented information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Resolution establishing the City of Iowa City's 2021 legislative priorities.
City Manager Fruin presented information. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-263. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Council Appointments
14.a. 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.)
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Motion to appoint Amel Ali, Anthony Currin, Raneem Hamad, T'Shaliyn
Harrington, Eric Harris, Layana Navarre -Jackson, Royceann Porter, Kevin
John Rivera, Mohamed Traore. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their views.
14.b. Climate Action Commission -Two vacancies to fill three-year terms,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires for GT Karr, Matt
Krieger)
Motion to appoint Megan Hill, Matt Krieger.
14.c. 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)
Motion to appoint Alex Hachtman, re -advertise one.
14.d. 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)
Motion to appoint Steven Miller, Jan Finlayson.
14.e. Human Rights Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires for Bijou Maliabo,
Cathy McGinnis)
Motion to appoint Maria Bruno, Bijou Maliabo.
Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Thomas to approve motions for items 14.b —
14.e. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their
views.
15. 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.
Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (Blake Winter
resigned) Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., December 29, 2020.
Motion to accept correspondence from Blake Winter. Moved by S.
Mims, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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16. 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, 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)
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)
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires for Linda Vogel,
Robert Finlayson)
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
17. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
The following individuals appeared: Ryan Longenecker, UISG Liaison,
presented UISG updates.
18. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
19. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager — none.
b. Assistant City Manager — none.
C. City Attorney — none.
d. City Clerk - none.
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20. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:09 PM. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by S. Mims. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
Br Teague, Major
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Kellie K. Fruehling, C ty Clerk
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