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December 15, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1
Call to Order
2. Proclamations
6,e� 2.a. Ambassadors of Wintry Cheer e berCk-- aCC_ �'
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. Emergency Joint Entities Meeting Minutes: November 12
3.b. Work Session Minutes: November 23
3.c. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: December 1
3.d. Regular Wait Session Minutes: December 1
3.e. Reqular Formal Summary of Minutes: December 1
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Airport Commission: September 10
4.b. Airport Commission: October 8
4.c. Board of Adjustment: October 14
4.d. Climate Action Commission: November 2
4.e. Community Police Review Board: November 10 (SEE RECOMMENDATION)
4.f. Historic Preservation Commission: October 8
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City Inc.,
dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1406 S. Gilbert St.
5.b. Liquor License - New
1. Class C Liquor License for Webster Restaurant LLC, dba the
Webster, 202 N. Linn St. Suite 101
2. Class E Liquor License for Iowa 80 LLC, dba Hawkeye
Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 1
3. Special Class C Liquor License for Sosekiic Cafe LLC, dba
Soseki Cafe, 227 S. Dubuque St.
5.c. Cigarette Permit
_ 1. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Iowa 80 LLC, dba
20 - 27 5 Hawkeye Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd., Ste 1
December 15, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 2
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. October 2020 Disbursements
Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $12,086,464.61
for the period of October 1 through October 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.
6.b. Iowa City Downtown District Budget
Motion to accept the proposed FY22 budget for the Iowa City
Downtown District, as approved by the Iowa City Downtown
District Advisory Board.
Comment Per the Operating Agreement between the Iowa City Downtown District
(TCDD) and the City of Iowa City, the TCDD Advisory Board must hold a public meeting
to approve the proposed budget and submit it to City Council by December 1 each
year. The organization requested an extension of the December 1 deadline to
December 15.
6.c. 2020 Water Pavement Patching
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Patching Project.
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Comment: The project has been completed by All American Concrete, Inc. of West
Liberty, 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: $ 150,000.00
• Project Bid Received: $ 129,735.00
• Project Actual Cost: $ 312,562.75
Sidewalk Cafe Fees
Resolution waiving the annual fees for sidewalk cafes for the 2021
season.
Comment The sidewalk cafe policy approved by Council includes an annual fee to use
the ped mall and right of way for commercial purposes. Because of the impact of COVID-
19 on businesses, this resolution will waive the fees for the 2021 season except for the fee
to record the agreement
December 15, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3
6.e. Camp Cardinal Dedication to Right -of -Waw
20 - 2-7 g Resolution approving the dedication of approximately 4 square
feet of property west of Camp Cardinal Road to the City of Iowa
City Camp Cardinal Road right-of-way.
Comment At its meeting on 10/15/2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of a vacation of approbmately 2,815 square feet of Camp
Cardinal Road right-of-way to help facilitate development on an adjacent property to the
west, owned by Jon Harding. To maintain a consistent, 66 ft wide right-of-way,
approArnately 4 square feet of the adjacent parcel needs to be dedicated to the City. The
City Council approved the vacation of Camp Cardinal Road right-of-way on 12/01/2020.
Approval of this resolution will allow for a consistent 66 ft. wide right-of-way on Camp
Cardinal Road.
6.f. Partial Vacation of Conservation Easement Agreement
-2-0 "�29 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest a Partial Vacation of Conservation Easement Agreement for
Lot 97, Walnut Ridge, Part 10.
Comment Brian and Heather Stevens ("Applicant'), owners of 70 Aller Court, desire to
install a swimming pool, landscaping and hardscaping within an area currently
encumbered by a conservation easement agreement with the City. Staff finds that
reducing the conservation easement area on their property will not have a material impact
on the sensitive areas.
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Rezoning at 410 and 412 N. Clinton Street
Motion setting a public hearing for January 5, 2021 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 12,000 square feet of land
located at 410 and 412 N. Clinton Street from High Density Multi -
Family Residential (RM -44) to High Density Multi -Family
Residential with a Historic District Overlay (OHD/RM-44).
(RE720-0009)
Comment At its meeting on December 10, 2020 the Historic Preservation Commission
will be considering this local landmark rezoning. The Planning and Zoning Commission
WN be reviewing this rezoning at its meeting on December 17, 2020.
December 15, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4
7.b. Scott Boulevard Trunk Sewer Extension
20 -2-80 Resolution setting a public hearing on January 5, 2021 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Scott
Boulevard Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, directing City
Cleric to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City
Engineer to place said project manual on file for public inspection.
Comment The project generally includes the extension of a 24inch sanitary sewer from
the Iowa Interstate Railroad northward along the North Branch of Snyder Creek to
American Legion Road. The estimated project cost is $1,660,000 and will be funded by
Wastewater operational funds.
8. Correspondence
8.a. Bruce Johnston: These are your police
8.b. Judy Pfohl: Thank you Iowa City
8.c. Judy Pfohl (x2): Park sidewalk snow removal [Staff response includ
8.d. Carol deProsse: Investigate This
8.e. Remove (1) "Veld" sian and establish (2) "Stop" sians at the intersection of
South Riverside Drive and Riverside Drive
8.f. Competitive Quotation Memo
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9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PMj
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City
Council Information" item at the end of the meeting agenda.
December 15, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 5
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City Council Agenda — December 15, 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. Susannah Middaugh: Today's Missing Them programming
Item 8.h. Stephen Carey: science
Late Handout(s):
Planning & Zoning Matters
Item 10.a Carson Farm Annexation [See memo from Associate Planner: Iowa City
Development Capacity Analysis. See correspondence from John Yapp, Allen
Development (x2), Joseph Jennings, Martha Norbeck]
Item 10.c Rezoning at 400 N. Clinton St and 112 E. Davenport St [See correspondence
from Tim Weitzel]
Information Packet
Memo from Associate Planner: Iowa City Development Capacity Analysis (Memo
included with item 10.a)
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
If a majority of the Council is inclined not to concur with the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommendation a consult with the Planning and
Zoning Commission should be offered before the close of the public
hearing.
10.a. Carson Farm Annexation
Resolution to annex approximately 196.17 acres of land located
sem west of Highway 218 and south of Rohret Road. (ANN20-0001)
[deferred from 12/1/201
Comment At its October 15 meeting, by a vote of 42 (Martin and Nofte in the negative),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this annexation.
Approval will incorporate the subject property into the City limits, pending approval from the
state's City Development Board. Correspondence included in Council packet.
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10.b. Carson Farm Rezoning
Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 196.17 acres of
land located west of Highway 218 and south of Rohret Rd. from
vr,P�Pi County Residential (R) and County Urban Residential (RUA) to
Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) zone.
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Comment At its October 15 meeting, by a vote of 42 (Martin and Nolte in the negative),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning, subject to
a condition related to satisfaction of the Comprehensive Plan's annexation policy pertaining
to affordable housing as stated in Resolution 18-211.
1. Public Hearing [Continued from 12/1/20]
2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration) [Deferred from 12/1/201
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10.c. Rezoning at 400 N. Clinton Stand 112 E. Davenport St
Ordinance conditionally rezoning appro)amately 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. (RE720-0008) (Second Consideration)
Comment At its meeting on October 15, 2020 the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the rezoning by a vote of 5-1(Townsend dissenting) subject to a
condition that requires substantial compliance with the site plan and elevations dated July 1,
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10.d. Zoning Code Amendment - PRM Zone Bonus Provisions
Ordinance
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) (Second Consideration)
Comment At its October 15 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this amendment Approval will allow minor
adjustments to zoning regulations for new construction projects in PRM zones which
involve preserving a separate historic structure. The purpose is to incentivize the
designation of 410-412 N. Clinton Street as a local historic landmark, which would
occur in conjunction wdth the redevelopment of 400 N. Clinton Street and 112 E.
Davenport Street The amendment may also incentivize future historic preservation
efforts.
December 15, 2020 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 7
10.e. Rezoning - 4 acres at Myrtle Ave. and S. Riverside Dr.
ZO -4g39 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. (RE720-
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e� Comment At its November 5, 2020 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this rezoning subject to conditions related to
installation of a sidewalk along S. Riverside Dr., provision of a pedestrian linkage between
Myrtle Avenue and S. Riverside Drive, transitional design for buildings seeking bonus
height adjacent to the epsting RS -0 zone, limiting access to one point on S. Riverside Dr.,
dedication of appropmately 75 square feet of S. Riverside Ct to public right-of-way, and
replatting the subject property to oonfam to the future layout of the development Approval
will allow the subject properties to develop in conformance with the Riverfront Crossings -
West Riverfiont Subdistrict of the Riverfiwrt Crossings form -based code. Applicant Fr
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West Riverfront Subdistrict Ordinance
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. (RE720-0004)
(Second Consideration)
Comment At its November 5 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this amendment Approval will make tow
modifications to the West Riverfiont Subdistrict in the Riverfnont Crossings regulating plan
in the zoning code: it will expand the subdistrict boundaries north of the Iowa Interstate
Railroad to indude property south of Myrtle Avenue and east of parcels on Olive Street;
and it will increase the ma>dmum bonus height from five to seven stories in the subdistrict
for properties north of and near the railroad. This amendment is associated with CPA2
0002, a request to amendment the Downtovm and Riverfiont Crossings Master Plan to
expand the West Riverfront Subdistrict, and RE720-0003, a request to rezone the area
to Riv� Crossings, West Riverfront (RFC -WR). Applicant requests expedited S -r
action. Correspondence included with previous item. Ca I O
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10.g. Fringe Area Rezoning - Rapid Creek Road NE
Letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission in
support of a rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County
Residential (R) for approximately 40.62 acres of property located in
e, -WG`' unincorporated Johnson County, south of the Rapid Creek Road
NE and Rapid Creek Trail NE intersection in Fringe Area A -
outside of Iowa City's Growth Area.
Comment At its December 3 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Craig absent) the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning. Although the
proposed rezoning is not consistent with the policies in the adopted Fringe Area
Agreement, the Commission recommended approval since the rezoning is consistent
with the Countys Future Land Use Map, surrounding land uses, and City staff is working
with County staff on amending the Fringe Area Agreement in a way that would be
consistent with this application.
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11. Idyllwild Drainage Diversion
2-0-2-81Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Idyllwild Stormwater Drainage Diversion 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 Idyllwild Drainage Diversion Project includes the construction of new storm
sewers under Foster Road and Taft Speedway and a drainage swale along the west side of No
Name Road to the Iowa River. The project will also include a bid aftemate for a new pump station
at the outlet of the Idyllw ld Subdivision stormwater management system. The estimated cost for
this project is $559,000 and will be funded by Account #P3976- Idyllwild Drainage.
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12. Unbiased Policing Ordinance
2--C - `E'4 Unbiased Policing Ordinance. (Pass & Adopt)
Comment: Iowa City policy has long prohibited biased based policing and the Iowa City Police
Tj Department is committed to the equitable treatment of all individuals. This ordinance was
developed collaboratively with the NAACP and takes the important step to codify the Citys
Q commitment to unbiased policing and details the complaint process for the public.
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13. 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.
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (George Nelson resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., January 26, 2021.
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14. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous a
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)
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 tern, January 1,
2021 - December 31, 2025. (Tenn expires for Ernie Cox)
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Board of Appeals (Licensed Electrician) - One vacancy to fill a five-
year term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Tenn 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. (Tenn expires
for Jamie Venzon)
Senior Center Commission - One vacancies to fill a three-year
term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023. (Tern expires for
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.
X15. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
5 e X16. City Council Information
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