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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-07-29 Info Packet~ = 1 `m'om ~ *t ~~~•~ ~...__ CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET July 29, 2010 MISCELLANEOUS IP1 Council Meetings and Work Session Agenda IP2 Memorandum from the Interim City Manager: Temporary Commercial Activities Near Kinnick Stadium IP3 Memorandum from the Recycling Coordinator, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, and Intern: Rummage in the Ramp 2010 IP4 Memorandum from the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning and Community Development: Update: Flood-related activities IP5 Agenda: 2010 REAP Meeting Notice and Agenda IP6 Press Release: 27th Annual National Night Out (NNO) DRAFT MINUTES IP7 Human Rights Commission: July 20, 2010 IP8 Police Citizens Review Board: July 21, 2010 r ~~~~ ""'®'~~ City Council Meeting Schedule and ~~-ZS-,o CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas IP1 www.icgov.org TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE • MONDAY, AUGUST 16 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Work Session • TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting • FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 Emma J. Harvat Hall 8:OOa Special Formal Council Meeting -Executive Session (City Manager Search) • MONDAY, AUGUST 30 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Work Session • TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Labor Day Holiday -City Offices Closed • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBD Special Work Session and Formal (combined) • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBD Special Formal (City Manager Interviews) 6:30p Regular Work Session • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27-29 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBD Hold dates for City Manager Interviews/Meet 8~ Greet • MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBD Special Work Session and Special Formal (combined) • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Room 8/C ICPL 4:30p Joint Meeting (Separate Agenda Posted) • MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Work Session • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting '~ "'"'®'~~ City Council Meeting Schedule and -•..a~._ CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas July 28, 20,0 www.icgov.org • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Work Session • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Work Session • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Work Session • MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Work Session • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting r -- ~~~~= p~~ CITY OF IOWA CITY 1P2 ~~.:.® RAC E~C~ Date: July 29, 2010 To: City Council From: Dale Helling, Interim City Manager ~ o Re: Temporary Commercial Activities Near Kinnick Stadium On football Saturdays there is a myriad of activities on the streets and properties surrounding the stadium. Although some of these activities are commercial rather than residential in character, for the most part they have been limited to Melrose Avenue and are tolerated by the surrounding neighborhoods. The City has not intervened and had no intention of doing otherwise during the 2010 football season. However, the movement of the Magic Bus into the neighborhood south of Melrose, and the improvement of the former site of the Magic Bus by the Stadium Club for commercial use, including paving and fencing of the site and the dispensing of alcohol, raises issues the City must address. The new location of the Magic Bus is no longer on an arterial street and has limited pedestrian and vehicular access, of concern to both the neighborhood and the fire and police departments. The existing pedestrian access easement by which many patrons will access the Magic Bus was intended for residential use and the property owner objects to its use for this purpose. The intensive use heightens the neighbors concerns about noise and security. Additional detail is outlined in the Building Official's denial, issued today, of the application for a temporary use permit for the Magic Bus. A copy of that denial is attached. The yards of the properties located at 817 Melrose and 5 Triangle Place have been paved, fenced, and advertised for lease as parking spaces. The City has notified the property owner that the use of the property as a year round commercial -parking lot is not permitted. Three individuals -Chris Querrey, James Clark and Tracy Barkalow -propose to operate a commercial venture called the "Stadium Club" on these properties during home football games. They have recently filed an application for a Temporary Use Permit, a copy of which is attached, and have begun the process to obtain a liquor license. Absent an extension, the Building Official's decision on this application will be made next week. Please contact Doug Boothroy, Eleanor Dilkes, or me with any questions you may have. Enclosure cc. Doug Boothroy, Director of Housing & Inspection Services Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney r ~'!','~i ®~~ C I T Y Q~ 1 0 1N A C I T Y E~CJRA M ~~ Date: July 29, 2010 To: Magic Bus Organizatio From: Douglas Boothroy, Directo using I p ction Services and Building Official Re: Magic Bus Temporary Use Per t Decision The purpose of the Temporary Use Permit Regulations is to allow short-term and minor deviations from the requirements of the Iowa City Code which are truly temporary in nature (i.e., can be terminated and removed immediately with no permanent improvements to a site) and will not adversely impact the surrounding area and land uses. The Magic Bus owned and operated by the Iowa City Ducks Rugby Football Club has requested from the City a temporary use permit to locate their football game tailgating venue from 817 Melrose Avenue to 101 Woodside Drive. The proposed location is within a parking lot in a residential neighborhood that is zoned for residential use. Any temporary use by law must meet the following approval criteria: 1. Must be temporary in nature and not continue for more than the time specified; and 2. Will not necessitate permanent improvements to the site; and 3. Must be located on a site physically suitable for the type and intensity of the proposed use; and 4. Must be compatible with uses on the site and existing uses in the general area; and 5. Must provide adequate public and private utilities to ensure the temporary use will be not detrimental to the public health and safety; and 6. Must provide for adequate public and emergency access to the temporary use; and 7. Must mitigate any impacts of the proposed use. Based on review of the information and documentation submitted by the Magic Bus organization and from residents of the neighborhood surrounding the proposed site, I have reached the following conclusions: 1. The Magic Bus tailgating venue proposal would be temporary in nature and only occur during home football games. 2. The Magic Bus venue proposal would not necessitate any permanent improvements to the site. The event set-up and tear-down would occur only on game days. 3. The site is not suitable for the type and intensity of the Magic Bus event. The proposed site is within a residential neighborhood without frontage on a public street and located on a dead-end private drive. The site's primary pedestrian access from Melrose and the football stadium is across private property. The owner of that property, across which the majority of Magic Bus patrons will cross, has strenuously objected to his property being July 29, 2010 Page 2 used for this purpose. Both Iowa City Police and Fire Departments have expressed serious concerns regarding the lack of adequate public and emergency access to the site. The site's lack of boundaries raises crowd control issues for the neighborhood that have not been adequately addressed and are a major concern to the residents. A majority of the neighboring residents have signed a petition objecting to the Magic Bus venue being located in their neighborhood. At a public meeting held on July 20, 2010 at the Iowa City Public Library, representatives of the .neighborhood stated, "The Magic Bus, a venue for large crowds, free alcohol, and amplified music, would strain our neighborhood on days when it is already stretched far beyond the capacity for safety. As a neighborhood, we work diligently to help provide order... it has been and continues to be our goal to establish afamily-friendly tailgating atmosphere. We believe that the addition of the Magic Bus and the rowdiness associated with it would seriously impair this goal, which we consider to be in the best interest of both the neighborhood and wider community. This statement was also provided by petition which was signed by abutting property owners and almost all the residents along Olive Court. 4. The Magic Bus proposal is a commercial venue within a residential neighborhood providing amplified music, large crowds, and free alcohol. Most of the neighbors living in the area have strenuously objected to the Magic Bus venue being located in their neighborhood. The Magic Bus venue and associated activities are not compatible with existing uses in the general area as evidenced by the lack of neighborhood support. 5. The site does not have public street access, and access is very difficult during game days. As mentioned above, both the Iowa City Police and Fire Departments have determined that the site does not have adequate public and emergency access. This is a serious public safety concern. 6. The impacts of the temporary use have not all been mitigated. As expressed by residents in the neighborhood, the Magic Bus has not adequately addressed issues of amplified music, crowd control, intoxicated behavior, and the garbage that will occur as Magic Bus patrons move back and forth through the neighborhood in order to access the Magic Bus venue. Based on the above, I find that the issues raised by the neighborhood relate directly to the lack of compatibility of the Magic Bus tailgate party event with the residential character and the rights of the residents. Residents of the neighborhood have strenuously objected to the Magic Bus being located in their neighborhood and creating problems that they as a neighborhood have been working to control. In addition, the Police and Fire Departments have determined that the proposed site has serious emergency access issues. Notwithstanding the Magic Bus organization's intention to run a good tailgate party, I find that the Magic Bus event will have an adverse impact on the surrounding area and land uses; therefore, the Magic Bus temporary use permit is denied. h isad m/ma gicbustempuse72810. doc 410 E. Washington Street TEMPORAR~ ~~~ Iowa City, IA 52240 ,~ (319) 356-5120 n-~-- ~= PERMIT APPLICATION FAX (319) 356-5009 CITY OF IOWA CITY -t ~1 ? r7 Application Date: ~ (~ctJ I o~~ • Site Address: $ ~1 M ~ LI~SE ~VF fFNh 5 TtziR~~LE P~~C.rr • iype of temporary use proposed: ~UT~1D>` IPI~~t`tTE EVFNT wtTN U~b 1''luslc~f_ ~NTERTftINME~ • Duration of use: from ~~ M DER ~.ST X01 b (date) to ~ A~yAR-'I 1~ X011 (date) • Dimensions of structure (if applicable): • Applicant: 'r i 4;'d";uM t-~ g Address: ,j°113 STEWA~T f~V~ City: ~• ~ ~ State: ~A Zip: S~' a Work Phone: f~~gl 39-~'Oy3gj Home Phone: r.~~.~2-~^b'-~3g • Property Owner: ~'' ~ ~ CLARK C~t~ MEN-~S~~ + EI.LtS SCNUt.T~ CS TfLiAN4l.8~ Address: ~~ ~ M 14f~'1 ~.~ City: ~~~ State: 'fA Zip: ~i~1~~ Work Phone: ~~~~~-~~~~ Home Phone: • Contact Person: CHRIS Qu~ir~¢Ey Phone: ~31°I~3a~'0~3s8 Attachments: Site Plan Building elevations (if applicable) Additional permits (i.e. electrical, sound, or sign) may be required as part of this application for a temporary use permit. Please consult vuith City staff. Zone (to be completed by City staff): hisinsp\tempapl.doc ~ ,~ i ri gTaoiuM a~ The Stadium Club: Operational Plans 1. Mission Statement a. To provide a safe, secure and enjoyable live music entertainment option during University of Iowa home football games. To create a fun, lively atmosphere for all fans. The Stadium pledges to commit all net proceeds to local charitable organizations each week. 2. What is the Stadium Club? a. Owners i. Chris Querrey ii. James Clark iii. Tracy Barkalow b. Location i. The Stadium Club is an event open to the public at 817 Melrose Ave. and 5 Triangle Place in Iowa City, IA. ii. A six-foot high fence is installed around the entire perimeter of the Stadium Club premises to deter unwarranted access. iii. There will be two entrances/exits, both on public thoroughfares. 1. Primary Entrance: Melrose Ave. to the North. 2. Secondary Entrance: Triangle Place to the East. Hours of Operation i. During home football games commencing at 11:00 AM, the Stadium Club will open at 8:00 AM and will close approximately two hours after the end of the game. ii. During home football games commencing at 2:30 PM, the Stadium Club will open at 8:00 AM and will close approximately two hours after the end of the or upon dusk, whichever occurs first. iii. For 10/02/2010, Penn State at 7:05 PM. The Stadium Club will open at 11:00 AM and Close at the end of the game. iv. We will be onsite Friday afternoon and evening before home games for setup and Sunday mornings for cleanup. v. The Stadium Club will not be in operation for University of Iowa away football games. 3. Operational Summary a. Security... Who gets in? i. The Stadium Club will be open to only those of legal drinking age and older. NO ONE under 21 will be allowed inside the Stadium Club. ii. We will have wristbands identifying patrons whose id has been checked at the door. Theses wristbands will change each week to prevent fraudulent entry. iii. A camera system will be employed to match each and every ID checked to the person who displays it. We will be vigilant in denying ID's that appear to be fake or misleading. iv. Persons found to be inside under false pretense or those without a wristband will be asked to leave premises. v. We will employ approximately 15-20 security personnel who will be aptly identified as such by uniform. 4. What goes on inside the Stadium Club? a. We will provide live musical entertainment for the duration of the pre- game and post-game hours of operation. b. Televisions will be located throughout the premises for watching the game as it happens. c. Tap beer will be provided free of charge to all who enter. d. The distribution of beer will be limited to one cup, one person and staff will be responsible for dispensation. i. To be clear, the beer taps will be behind a barrier and all dispensation will be monitored and administered by staff. ii. Anyone who appears intoxicated will either not be let onto the premises in the first place or will be given a full refund and asked to leave the premises. 5. Operating Costs a. Gate proceeds will pay for band fees, security, sound equipment, rent, liability insurance and other expenses such as cups and C02. 6. Cabanas a. Cabanas can be rented for corporate or individual entertainment hosting. 7. Restrooms a. We will be contracted with Port o Johnny of Hiawatha to provide necessary restroom facilities. We anticipate the need of 12-15 units. 8. Stage a. The City of Coralville's Showcase stage has been reserved for use as the stage facilities. 9. Sponsors a. Billion Automotive of Iowa City b. Voss Distributing c. Fleck Sales d. Carl & Ernie's Good Time Pub 10. Charities a. 100% of all net proceeds will be donated. b. Local charities such as United Way of Johnson County, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Reach for Your Potential, University of Iowa Children's Hospital - Touchdowns for Kids, Systems Unlimited and the local humane society will be targeted for monetary donations. 11. Insurance a. Terry McDonald of AW Welt Ambrisco is the insurance agent for the Stadium Club. He can be contacted for any questions at 887-3700. 12. Summation a. The Stadium Club's main entry point is directly across from Kinnick Stadium on Melrose Ave. b. The entire perimeter will be fenced off with brand new chain link fencing that is over six feet high. c. 817 Melrose has been the site of similar events for nearly two decades. d. We will abide by all local and state regulations regarding the distribution of alcohol. We intend NOT to allow any person under legal drinking age onto the premises. G~6~u7~ <--> ~iBGI` Tail K~`~, Musical Stage R=~traanls ~~~I311~S ~~ Stadium Club layout N17 Melrose Aae h 5 Triangle Place, log-Ja City <--> Entry/Exit Points Melrose Ave to North Triangle Place to East If}s Checked/No Alcohol In/Nut <--> f7i:~ir~~lals ~I" 1~1~'iras~ Uaai•~f~au~ y 0 51'r;aug';e Face 0~,~;;~iug r ~,,,.!,.,:,®~ C I T Y O F I O 1/V A CITY ~ P3 RAC E 1VI CJ M Date: July 26, 2010 To: Iowa City City Council From: Jen Jordan, Recycling Coordinator Marcia Bollinger, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Rebecca Raab, Neighborhood Services Coordinator intern Re: Rummage in the Ramp - 2010 Rummage in the Ramp 2010 will be held in the lower level of Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp from Sunday, July 25 through Monday, August 2. This is the fourth year for the event which was introduced as an effort to keep discarded household items out of the Iowa City Landfill and recycle the items to households who could reuse them. The event is always scheduled in late July/early August, when annual lease turnovers occur. Other goals of the project include: • Improving neighborhood relations between single-family homeowners and renters • Utilizing the sales events to provide a way for low-income families to purchase furniture and household goods • Creating a fundraiser for local environmental groups and human service agencies • Reducing the workload of City refuse workers and private waste haulers In 2007, 10 non-profit agencies volunteered to help staff the event. Last year, the number increased to 22, and this year, we will have 29 agencies participating. These volunteers help raise funds for their organizations by splitting the profits from Rummage in the Ramp sales. In 2009, they divided almost $14,000. Last year, about 24 tons of items were donated, including furniture, clothes, household items, books, toys, and non-perishable food. Most items were priced at $1, $5, $10 and $20. This summer, we'll be accepting the same types of items and will set pricing similarly to last year. We currently have six sponsors in addition to the City: ECO Iowa City University of Iowa Office of Sustainability Aero Rental and Party Shoppe New Pioneer Coop Her Soup Kitchen Hy-Vee Ultimately, we feel that this event has been a huge success and expect that it will be even bigger in 2010. We are beginning to receive some press about the event and hope to capitalize on that to help encourage the public to reduce, reuse, and recycle, not only for Rummage in the Ramp, but year-round. We encourage our City Council members to participate in the event, either by donating household items you no longer need, or by stopping by during sales hours to find great bargains and get afirst-hand look at how this event works. For more information, please see the website at www icgov.orq/rummageintheramp, or contact Jen Jordan at the Landfill (iennifer-iordanCa~iowa-city.orq or 887-6160) or Marcia Bollinger at Neighborhood Services (marcia-bollinger(a~iowa-city.orq or 356-5237). Page 1 of 2 Kathryn Johansen From: City of Iowa City [web@iowa-city.org] Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 3:27 PM To: Kathryn Johansen Subject: Rummage in the Ramp starts Sunday edia ~~#~a,~e Rummage in the Ramp starts Sunday Posted by: Neigh. Services Mailing List(s): General City News Originally Posted 7/23/2010 3:27:02 PM Contact: Marcia Bollinger Contact Phone: (319) 356-5237 No matter what you're looking for to furnish your home or apartment, there's a good chance you'll find it at Rummage in the Ramp, the giant, nine-day garage sale extravaganza that gets underway this weekend. This is the fourth year for the event, which is organized by the City of Iowa City to help reduce the volume of furniture and household goods that are discarded each summer as people move out of their apartments. The program encourages tenants to donate, rather than throw away, their still-usable items, which are then offered for sale at Rummage in the Ramp at bargain-basement low prices. The event not only helps reduce the amount of waste going into the landfill by encouraging the practices of reduce /reuse /recycle, but also provides glow-cost way for incoming students and other residents to purchase items they need for their home. Rummage in the Ramp also serves as a fundraiser for local nonprofit organizations that help staff the event and then split the profits at the end of the sale. Most items are priced at $1, $5, $10 and $20. THIS YEAR'S SCHEDULE --Sunday, July 25 through Monday, August 2. -- Hours are noon to 8 p.m. daily on all days except for Saturday, July 31, when extended hours are scheduled, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. -- Donations times and sale hours will run simultaneously. WHERE IS IT? --Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp, under the College Street Bridge WHAT ITEMS CAN I DONATE? -- Beds, box springs, and bed frames -- Books -- Clean clothes in good condition -- Furniture -couches, chairs, tables, dressers, desks, end tables, coffee tables, and other furniture that is in good condition -- Kitchen items -dinnerware, silverware, cups and glasses, pots and pans, baking sheets, mixing bowls, kitchen utensils, and other kitchen /cooking items -- General items -lamps, bedding, towels, tools, art, decorative items, fans, sporting goods, etc. -- Non-perishable food items -- Electronic items will be accepted for a fee of $5 per item. The fee will cover the costs of disposal in case the items do not sell. Electronics contain lead and other substances which are harmful to the environment if disposed of improperly. Computers, monitors, printers, TVs, stereos, copiers, cables, networking hardware, and other small electronic items are included on this list. -- Volunteers will be on hand to visually inspect and help unload your donated items. If your item is beyond reuse, it will not be accepted. -- Donated items are tax-deductible, so remember to ask for a receipt! 7/23/2010 Page 2 of 2 ARE DONATION PICK-UPS AVAILABLE? A pick-up service for donations will be provided by volunteers from the nonprofit organizations that are helping with the sale. Pick-up fees are $10. If electronic items are being donated, an additional $5 per item fee will be charged. Payment must be made in cash. To arrange for spick-up: -- Visit www icgov orq/rummageintheramp and click on the pick-up tab to schedule a time. -- Pick-up hours are as follows: Sunday, July 25: Noon to 4 p.m. Monday, July 26: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 27: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 28: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 29: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 1: Noon to 4 p.m. -- Donors must be at home at the time of the scheduled pick-up. -- Please have items boxed and bagged in front of your house or apartment at the time of the pick-up. The City of Iowa City would like to thank the following sponsors for their help in offsetting the costs of this year's event. Their donations will ensure that program costs such as signage and advertising will be paid from a different source other than revenue from the sale -which means that the 29 nonprofits that are assisting this year will ultimately be able to raise more funds for their organizations. Our 2010 sponsors are: City of Iowa City, Aero Rental and Party Shoppe, ECO Iowa City, Her Soup Kitchen, Hy-Vee, Kaplan Test Prep, KCJJ -the Mighty 1630, KRUI- 89.7, KXIC AM 800, New Pioneer Co-op, Old Capitol Screen Printers, and the University of Iowa Office of Sustainability. For more information, including a list of nonprofits that will benefit from this year's event, visit www icgov.org/rummageintheramp or contact the City's Recycling Coordinator, Jennifer Jordan, at 319.887.6160 or email Jennifer-iordanCa.iowa-city.orQ, or Neighborhood Services Coordinator Marcia Bollinger at 319.356.5237 or marcia-bollingert~iowa-city.orq. Do not reply directly to this a-mail! It is produced from an automated system, and is not monitored for replies. If you have a question or comment about this information, please contact the originating department of this message, or by using our feedback form. For technical questions regarding the website, please contact our web team. • Unsubscribe or edit your subscription details. • Visit our lobs page for employment opportunities • View more news from the Citv of Iowa City. 7/23/2010 r ~~~~®~~ CITY OF IO1NA ~[TY IP4 ~'~ ~~ RA~D~[M . ~ ~~o Date: July 28, 2010 To: City Council From: Director of Public Works Director of Planning and Community Development Re: Update: Flood-related activities Water Division River Crossings • Due to the lack ofobligation' designation from FEMA we have curtailed the design and construction of replacement of two 12" river crossing repairs (Old Plant and Hwy 6). • Howard R Green Consultants (HRG) has submitted a draft of scope of services for design, bid specifications and inspection of the interim project to repair and support the undermined sections of the two existing 12" water mains. • The original PW which included interim repair was de-obligated on 7/9/10. • Anew PW which includes replacement of the two water mains was signed on 7/9/10. • Congress voted to replenish the FEMA Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) as part of the Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY2010. • A meeting with FEMA staff regarding the status of this project is being set up by the Water Division and Ron Knoche. Peninsula Source Protection • The HRG Hazard Mitigation Study is the source of planning for proposed funding and projects on the peninsula site and the plant site improvements. • The PW and Hazard Mitigation Plan for peninsula work; CW 3, CW 4, SW 4, JW 2 and the respective electrical systems has been 'obligated' by FEMA. • Plans and Specifications for the Hazard Mitigation projects are being scheduled for public hearings with the City Council in order to put them out for bid. The proposed schedule will have the projects completed by 12/31/10. • A City Floodplain Development Permit Application was approved by Julie Tallman with HIS for the project(s). • City Council voted to award a contract to Price International Electric, Inc. on 7/12/10. Notice to Proceed is scheduled for 7/26/10 with project completion scheduled for 12/31/10. • Apre-construction meeting was held on 8/28/10 with the general contractor, consulting engineers and Water Division staff. Water Works Prairie Park Source Protection The HRG Hazard Mitigation Study is being used for additional funding requests for hazard mitigation for plant site well houses. We have received notice that the FEMA funding application has been approved. We are awaiting the funds to be approved by Congress. David Purdy and Sara Sproule attended a Grant Pre Award Meeting in Urbandale on 6/18/10. July 28, 2010 Page 2 Congress voted to replenish the FEMA Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) as part of the Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY2010. A meeting with David Purdy and Sara Sproule and the Water Division has been set for next week to discuss FEMA fund tracking for this project. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Last week, the City acquired one more property (704 Manor Drive) with CDBG funds. The City has acquired a total of 51 residential properties and 16.5 acres of property from Parkview Church along Taft Speedway with Federal and State funds. Of the 51 properties, 32 of the properties have been acquired through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, 13 with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and six with Community Disaster Grant (CDG) funds. A total of 38 properties have been demolished in the Parkview Terrace and Taft Speedway neighborhoods. All structures in the Showers Addition have been demolished and cleared. • On July 26th, staff presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission on flood recovery efforts. The presentation included updates on infrastructure projects, housing acquisition, housing replacement, residential assistance, and business assistance. • Staff is preparing a grant application to the I-JOBS II program for the Baculis/Thatcher/Commercial Court levee. The application is due August 2"d • Staff is continuing work on an application to fund a tornado safe room near the Public Works building in Napoleon Park. The park is heavily used during the summer. The safe room would protect park users against high winds and tornados. • Staff continues to review Jumpstart applications for disbursing State Jumpstart 2 and State Jumpstart 3 funding for housing rehab/repair, down payment assistance and interim mortgage assistance. A total of $1.84 million in State Jumpstart funding has been used to assist 77 flood- impacted residential households and $861,000 in Federal Jumpstart funding has been used to assist 17 households. • The City continues to accept applications for the following disaster business assistance programs: Loan Interest Supplement Program, Residential Landlord Business Support Program, Commercial Rental Revenue Gap Program, Equipment Reimbursement Assistance Program, Flood Insurance Reimbursement Program, and Expanded Business Rental Assistance Program. The deadline for all business programs is now December 31, 2010. IP5 Johnson County RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION COMMITTEE 2010 REAP Meeting Notice and Agenda Review of Project Applications Wednesday, August 11, 2010 7:00 PM Johnson County Administration Building First Floor Conference Room 913 South Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 To: Johnson County REAP Committee Members From: Andy Johnson -Meeting Coordinator Re: Convening the Johnson County REAP Committee to review applications prior to the 2010 deadline. 1. Call meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. 2. Review and comments regarding REAP proposals 3. Set next meeting date if necessary 4. Adjourn meeting N C.7 t. .~ "`w. ~ ~... u_ ~t , ' ~'l LI,.. ~w: 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 201 • IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-4207 • PHONE: (319) 356-6000 • FAX: (319) 356-6036 IP6 Dale Helling From: City of Iowa City [web@iowa-city.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 10:49 AM To: Dale Helling Subject: Iowa City Police Invite Citizens to Come Out for National Night Out The Iowa City Police Department would like to remind citizens that the "27th Annual National Night Out" (NNO) crime and drug prevention event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by the Iowa City Police Department, will involve over 14,625 communities from all 50 states. In all, over 36.7 million people are expected to participate in 'America's National Night Out Against Crime'. NNO 2010 is being supported in part by Target, a national corporate sponsor, and Iowa City Area Crimestoppers. National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. From 7 to 10 p.m. on August 3rd, residents in neighborhoods throughout Iowa City and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Many neighborhoods throughout Iowa City will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from the police, flashlight walks, contests, and youth activities. lawn City Police Officers will be attending all registered parties to meet neighbors and handout safety information. Officers will also be handing out special gifts to children, provided by Target and Crimestoppers. Each registered block party will receive a guest appearance from local celebrities, arriving by limousine. If you would like to register your block party for appearances by officers and special guests, please contact Officer Jorey Bailey at crime-preventionCa~iowa-city.orp, or call the Crime Prevention Office at 319-356-5273. Do not reply directly to this a-mail! It is produced from an automated system, and is not monitored for replies. If you have a question or comment about this information, please contact the originating department of this message, or by using our feedback form. For technical questions regarding the website, please contact our web team. • Unsubscribe or edit your subscription details. • Visit our lobs page for employment opportunities. • View more news from the City of Iowa City. 7/28/2010 Iowa City Police Invite Citizens to Come Out for contact: sat. Denise Brotnerton National Night Out Contact Phone: (319} 356-5293 Posted by: Police Mailing List(s): Police & Fire Originally Posted 7!2812010 10:48:58 AM MINUTES ~P7 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION PRELIMINARY July 20, 2010 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL Members Present: Dell Briggs, Wangui Gathua, Martha Lubaroff, Yolanda Spears, Connie Cuttell. Members Absent: Fernando Mena-Carrasco, Corey Stoglin, Howard Cowen, Dianne Day. Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers. Others Present: Kelsey Kramer. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action): None CALL TO ORDER Chair Briggs called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Kelsey Kramer introduced herself to Commissioners. Kramer is the AmeriCorps with the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights. Lubaroff spoke briefly on discussions Commissioners have after meetings particularly after the May meeting. Lubaroff feels that the Commission should do a better job of not discussing matters/opinions post meeting. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE June 15, 2010 MEETING: Lubaroff, moved to approve. Cuttell seconded. The motion passed 5-0. CORALVILLE 4th FEST PARADE REPORT Due to the length of the walk-2 miles along with the hear index Commissioners were unable to participate in this event. BREAKFAST KEYNOTE SPEAKER Bowers reported that because she cannot confirm the room reservation prior to July 28tH the Keynote selected will be asked to speak after the 28tH ADA TRAINING ADA training will be held on October 6tH. There is a morning and afternoon session. Cuttell will cover the morning and Lubaroff will do the afternoon. STRENGTHENING LATINO/A COMMUNITIES PROGRAM Commissioners asked that this item be deferred to the August meeting when more Commissioners will be present. SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES Cuttell (Gathua, Day) reported that the program on immigration has been deferred. Subcommittee members have instead focused their efforts on the Speaker's Bureau. Spears (Lubaroff, Mena-Carrasco) reported that subcommittee members still hope to be able to create a program on bullying this year. Briggs (Cowen, Stoglin) reported that subcommittee members are trying to find a replacement day and time for the program they have been planning for sometime. Human Rights Commission July 20, 2010 Page 2 of 3 SPEAKER'S BUREAU Commissioners voted to participate in this ongoing program Rights. However, they may change the name to something Cuttell, Lubaroff and Day have agreed to become trainers. Briggs, moved to participate. Lubaroff, seconded. The motion passed 5-0. with the University of Iowa Center for Human less formal in the near future. Commissioners DIVERSITY DIALOGUE CIRCLES Bowers informed the Commission that the Circles will not be scheduled for this summer but will hopefully resume in the fall when the facilitators are available. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Cuttell mentioned a program being held at the Iowa City Public Library-Gregory Boyle a Catholic Priest who will speak on his work with gangs in Los Angeles. Lubaroff reminded Commissioners of the ADA 20tH Anniversary Observation being held on July 24tH. Lubaroff also spoke of her volunteer work at the Broadway Neighborhood Center. Gathua reported on a fundraising project her non profit is holding entitled Project Cans for Girls. In addition, Gathua reminded Commissioners that small acts of kindness truly do make a difference in people's lives. Spears commented that she will be participating in a Cancer Awareness Walk in San Francisco in October. She will be walking 60 miles over two days to raise funds for cancer research. ADJOURNMENT Briggs moved to adjourn. Spears seconded. The motion passed 5-0 at 18:45. 2 Human Rights Commission July 20, 2010 Page 3 of 4 Human Rights Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD 2010 Meetin Date NAME TERM EXP. 1/19 2/16 3/16 4/20 5/18 6/15 7/20 8/17 9/21 10/19 11/16 12/21 Dell Briggs 1/1/11 X X O/E X X X X Yolanda Spears 1/1/11 X O/E X X O/E O/E X Corey Stoglin 111/11 O/E O/E X O/E X O/E O/E Dianne Day 1/1/12 X X X O/E X X O/E Wangui Gathua 1/1/12 X O/E O/E X X X X Martha Lubaroff 1/1/12 X X X X X O/E X Howard Cowen 1/1/13 X X X X O/E X O/E Constance Goeb- C uttell 1/1/13 X O/E X X X X X Fernando Mena- Carrasco 111/13 X X O/E X X X O/E R R R R R Harry Olmstead (8-1-2010) 1/1/13 - - - - - - - KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting/No Quorum R =Resigned - = Not a Member DRAFT IP8 CALL TO ORDER: MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD MINUTES -July 21, 2010 Chair Donald King called the meeting to order at 5:32 P.M. Royceann Porter, Peter Jochimsen Joseph Treloar Staff Catherine Pugh and Kellie Tuttle Captain Wyss, Officer Schwindt and Officer Smithey of the ICPD RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL (1) Accept PCRB Report on Complaint #10-01 INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER King introduced Peter Jochimsen who was appointed by the City Council at the May 10th meeting and term started July 1. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Porter and seconded by Jochimsen to adopt the consent calendar as presented or amended. • Minutes of the meeting on 05/11/10 • Minutes of the meeting on 06/24/10 • Minutes of the meeting on 07/13/10 • ICPD General Order #08-01 (Conducted Energy Devices) • ICPD General Order #99-09 (Vehicle Crashes) • ICPD Quarterly/Summary Report (Quarter 2) - IAIR/PCRB, 2010 • ICPD Department Memo #10-15 (March-April 2010 Use of Force Review) • ICPD Use of Force Report -March 2010 • ICPD Use of Force Report -April 2010 • ICPD P.A.U.L.A. Report -May 2010 • ICPD P.A.U.L.A. Report -June 2010 Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM PCRB LEGAL COUNSEL FOR FEE INCREASE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 Motion by Jochimsen, seconded by Porter to approve the request from PCRB Legal Counsel for a fee increase effective September 1, 2010. Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent. NEW BUSINESS PCRB Annual Report -The Board reviewed the draft and agreed to add more information under Presentations. Tuttle will include a 2"d draft in the next meeting packet. PCRB July 21, 2010 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS Update Complaint Forms -King confirmed the changes requested and will have a draft ready for the next meeting packet. Comprehensive Review of PCRB Ordinance By-Laws, SOP's - Motion by Jochimsen, seconded by Porter to defer until January 2011, due to the change in members and the upcoming schedule including the annual forum. Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent. Motion to accept ICPD General Order 01-01 (Racial Profiling) -. Motion by Jochimsen, seconded by Porter to defer until January 2011, due to the change in members and the upcoming schedule including the annual forum. Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent. PUBLIC DISCUSSION None. BOARD INFORMATION None. STAFF INFORMATION EXECUTIVE SESSION Tuttle asked the Board to review the member contact sheet and let her know of any changes. Motion by Porter and seconded by Jochimsen to adjourn into Executive Session based on Section 21.5(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that government body's possession or continued receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in confidential personnel records of public bodies including but not limited to cities, boards of supervisors and school districts, and 22-7(5) police officer investigative reports, except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the Code; and 22.7(18) Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are made to a government body or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of government, to the extent that the government body receiving those communications from such persons outside of government could reasonably believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that government body if they were available for general public examination. Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent. Open session adjourned at 5:56 P.M. PCRB July 21, 2010 Page 3 REGULAR SESSION Returned to open session at 6:19 P.M. Motion by Porter, seconded by Jochimsen to forward the Public Report as amended for PCRB Complaint #10-01 to City Council. Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent. Motion by Porter, seconded by Jochimsen to set the level of review for PCRB Complaint #10-03 to 8-8-7 (B)(1)(a), On the record with no additional investigation. Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent. TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change) • August 10, 2010, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm • September 14, 2010, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm • October 12, 2010, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm • November 9, 2010, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm ADJOURNMENT Motion for adjournment by Porter, seconded by Jochimsen. Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M. POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2010 (Meetin Date) NAME TERM EXP. 1/19 2/9 2/17 3/9 4/13 4/15 5/11 6/8 6/18 6/24 7/13 7/21 Janie Braverman 9/1/12 X NM X X X X X NM --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Donald King 9/1/11 X NM X O/E X X X NM NM X X X Joseph Treloar 9/1/13 X NM X X O X X NM NM X X O/E Peter Jochimsen 9/ 1 / 13 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- X X Royceann Porter 9/1/12 --- --- --- X X X X NM NM X O/E X Abigail Yoder 9/1/12 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Vershawn Young 9/1/13 O NM X O O/E X O/E NM NM O/E --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- KEY: X =Present O =Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting --- = Not a Member POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD A Board of the City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 (319) 356-5041 ~_ ~~ ~__;~°;: C ~_~ July 21, 2010 ~,~~:ar; ,-- r: ~~ To: City Council ==~- ~~ ~ ---~.~ Complainant ~~ ~ ~ ~_'. ~^_ ~~ Dale Helling, Interim City Manager _ ~, -_ - Sam Hargadine, Chief of Police ~-' w,,, Officer(s) involved in complaint `' From: Police Citizen's Review Board Re: Investigation of PCRB Complaint #10-01 This is the Report of the Police Citizens Review Board's (the "Board") review of the investigation of Complaint PCRB#10-01(the "Complaint"). BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY Under the City Code of the City of Iowa City, Section 8-8-7B (2), the Board's job is to review the Police Chiefs Report ("Report") of his investigation of a complaint. The City Code requires the Board to apply a "reasonable basis" standard of review to the Report and to "give deference" to the Report "because of the Police Chiefs professional expertise", Section 8-8-7 B (2). While the City Code directs the Board to make "Findings of Fact", it also requires that the Board recommend that the Police Chief reverse or modify his findings only if these findings are "unsupported by substantial evidence', are "unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious" or are "contrary to a Police Department policy or practice, or any Federal, State or local law", Section 8-8-7 B (2) a, b, c. BOARD'S PROCEDURE The Complaint was initiated by the Complainant on February 11, 2010. As required by Section 8- 8-5 (B) of the City Code, the Complaint was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation. The Chief s Report was completed on May 10, 2010 and was filed with the City Clerk on May 10, 2010. The Board met to consider the Chiefs Report on May 11, 2010, July 13, 2010 and July 21, 2010. At the May 11~' meeting the Board voted to review the Chiefs Report in accordance with Section 8- 8-7 (B) (1) (d), Request additional investigation by the Police Chief or City Manager, or request police assistance in the Board's own investigation. FINDINGS OF FACT: On February 6, 2010 at 2342 hours, Officer A responded to a fight call at the VFW on Highway 6 West as a backup officer. When he arrived, he noticed the complainant being lead away by other people. He described her as being very agitated, yelling profanities, and displaying obscene gestures. Officer A believed that she was involved in the fight call. Officer A grabbed hold of her arm to place her under arrest and she resisted this and failed to place her hands behind her back. Officer A then grabbed both arms and placed her in handcuffs. Complainant was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Interference with Official Acts. ALLEGATION: Complainant alleges that Officer A used excessive force while placing her under arrest. An investigation was conducted with video/audio recordings and interviews of the officers involved. Complainant was contacted and agreed to an interview on February 23, 2010, but failed to make the appointment. She also failed to respond to future requests to meet. Witnesses were identified and contact was initiated by the investigators but no response was received. The audio portion of the incident was reviewed and Complainant could be heard yelling when Officer A arrived. Officer A instructed the Complainant a number of times to put her hands on the car, and later to put her hands behind her back. There is no indication of profanity from Officer A. There is also no indication that Complainant's head was hit against the car. No sound or indication of camera movement was detected. At no time does Officer A say that he is"going to make an example out of her," as she claims in her statement. Complainant claims that her rights were never read to her. Officer A did not question Complainant about the incident so Miranda Rights were not necessary. Upon reviewing the video/audio portions and interviews with Officers involved, there is no evidence that excessive use of force was used. NOT SUSTAINED _._n k"._.+ ~, f .. N =,.~ ~ . i - : ! ' F ~~V _ __ Cr~ ...J