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1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
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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. Work Session Minutes: September 17,201
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: September 17.2019
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Civil Senrioe Commission: September 26
4.b. Community Police Review Board: August 13
4.c. Historic Preservation Commission: August 8
4.d. Historic Preservation Commission: August 19
4.e. Housing and Community Development Commission: August 15
41 Human Rights Commission: August 20
4.g. Telecommunications Commission: August 26
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5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License -Renewals
1. Class E Liquor License for Walmart Inc., dba Wal-Mart Store
#1721, 919 Hwy 1 West
2. Class C Liquor License for Aramark Sports and
Entertainment, dba Aramark, 456 Carver Hawkeye Arena
3. Class C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services,
dba Oaknoll Retirement Residence,1 Oaknoll Court
4. Class C Liquor License for EI Cactus Inc., dba EI Cactus,
314 E. Burlington St.
5. Special Class C Liquor License for Filmsoene, dba
Filmscene,118 E. College St., Suite 101
6. Class C Beer Permit for HWX L.L.C., dba RJ'Z Express, 2
Escort Lane
7. Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St
8. Special Class C Liquor License forAngela, Inc., dba Masala,
9 S. Dubuque St
9. Class B Wine Permit for Willow & Stock, LLC, dba Willow &
Stock, 207 North Linn St.
5.1b. Liquor License - New
1. Class C Liquor License for La Wine Bar & Restaurant, dba
La Wine Bar & Restaurant, 180 E. Burlington St.
5.c. Liquor License - Refund
1. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for
Linn Street Dive, 117 N. Linn St.
5.d. Liquor License - Permanent Transfer
1. Class C Liquor License for 1440 LLC, dba Eden Lounge, 217
Iowa Ave., to 219 Iowa Ave.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. 804 S. Riverside Dr. easements
9" .;� 4L Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest
to a utility and access easements for 804 S. Riverside Drive.
Comment McDonalds USA, LLC applied for a special exception to open a second
service window at 804 S. Riverside Drive. The Board of Adjustment granted the special
exoeption on certain conditions, including that the owners would grant the City both an
access easement and a utility, easement The resolution authorizes the mayor to sign both
easements.
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6.c.
Amending Budgeted Positions - Animal Services
Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Animal
Services Division of the Police Department and the AFSCME pay
plan by adding .26 FTE to the budgeted Animal Center Assistant
position and adding one full-time Animal Center Assistant II position.
City Council discussion on September 3 resulted in a decision to replace three existing
hourly positions with permanent positions. Of those presented, the Animal Services
Division of the Police Department has been identified as having the greatest need to
establish positions with new permanent status. The Division positions are to be
amended by.
1. Increasing the existing budgeted Animal Center Assistant position from 1.0 to 1.26 to
allow for the potential to hire two .63 FTE Animal Center Assistant positions, grade 2.
2. Adding one full-time Animal Center Assistant II position, grade 4
Budgeted Positions - Engineering
Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Engineering
Division of the Public Works Department and the AFSCME pay
plan by adding one full-time Public Works Aide position.
Comment This resolution will approve the addition of one permanent full-time Public
Works Aide position. The new position will replace two temporary part-time Clerical
Assistant positions, one of which is currently vacant
6.d. Procurement of Trash Compactor
1 Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new Trash
Compactor for Landfill Operations.
Comment This Resolution will approve the procurement of one (1) new Caterpillar
Trash Compac tDrto be used by Landfill Operations. OMNIA Partners cooperative
contract #161534-01 will be utilized for this procurement The total purchase price is
$664,942.00, which exceeds the $150,000.00 spending authority of the City Manager,
and so requires Council approval.
6.e. Rental of Wheel Loaders
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47 Resolution authorizing the rental of eight (8) wheel loaders for
snow removal operations.
Comment This Resolution will approve the rental of eight (8) articulating wheel loaders
to be used for snow removal operations from November 15, 2019 through Manch 31,
2020. Request for Bid #20-209 was solicited for this rental. The total price for the rental
period is $150,800.00, which exceeds the $150,000.00 spending authority of the City
Manager, and so requires Council approval.
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61 East Davenport Street Pavement Rehabilitation
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 MSA Professional Services,
Inc., of Baraboo, Wisconsin to provide engineering consultant
services for the East Davenport Street Pavement Rehabilitation
Project.
Comment This agenda item approves the consultant agreement for the design, bidding
and oonsh cion phase services for the East Davenport Street Pavement Rehabilitation
Project The project will rehabilitate the subgrade and pavement in the 1400 block of East
Davenport Street Funds are available in the Pavement Rehabilitation fund #1S3824.
6.g. 2018 Roof Improvements —Water Treatment Plant & Water
Distribution Facility
Resolution accepting the work for the 2018 Roof Improvements —
Water Treatment Plant & Water Distribution Facility Project.
Comment The project has been completed by Advanced Builders of Cedar Rapids, 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 $ 560,000.00
. Project Bid Received: $ 460,000.00
• Project Actual Cost: $ 472,480.00
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Airport Zoning
Motion setting a public hearing for October 15, 2019 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Zoning Code," Chapter 6,
entitled "Airport Zoning," to update the airport zoning
requirements due to the new Airport Layout Plan, changes in
FAA regulations, and the closing of north/south runway.
Comment The airport zoning code mitigates nonoompatible uses and hazards to safe air
navigation and was last updated in 2002. The proposed amendment reflects the new
Airport Layout Plan, changes in FAA regulations, and the dosing of the north/south
runway. At its meeting on Sept 6, the Airport Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the ordinance by a vote of 5-0.
8. Correspondence
8.a. Carol deProsse: NYTimes Tennessee Make Way for the Monarchs
8.b. Barbara Vinograde: Iowa City Free Clinic Annual Report
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8.c. Mary Gravitt: More trees less potholes needed on 2700 block of Wa rl
Avenue & truthful official sign postings
8.d. Courtney Bork: Bike -sharing
8.e. Jerry Bokassa: Issues
81 Donald Baxter. In regards to a recent complaint against the lowaCity Iowa
Facebook page
8.g. Andrew McCubbin: City Council Work Session 9-17-19
Dodge/Governor St Overtays
8.h. Feather Lacy: Smoke Free in Our Parks, But Not on Our Decks or
In Our Hanes
8.i. Archie Greene: Walk-in/Roll-in wheelchair showers
8.j. Lisa Lloyd: Property taxes
8.k. Spgnoer Herman: Introduction to Boxcar - Parking Solution
8.1. Craig McNulty: Dog Breed Laws
8.m. Mary Gravid: A plumber for Iowa City Public Library
8.n. Establishment of Moped and Motorcycle Parking on E Prentiss Street
8.o. Establishment of Lake Forest Avenue Parking Prohibition
8.p. Establishment of Parking Prohibitions in the Peninsula Nei hborhood
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9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City
Council Information" item at the end of the meeting agenda.
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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 should be
offered before the dose of the public hearing.
10.a. Regulating Plan Amendment - 625 S. Gilbert Street
Ordinance amending the Riverfront Crossings regulating plan to
S indude the property located at 625 S. Gilbert Street in the Central
Crossing Subdistrict. (ZCA19-03)
Comment At its meeting on September 5, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of an amendment to the Riverfront Crossings regulating plan by
a vote of 6-0 (Parsons absent).
1. Public Hearing
2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration)
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10.b. Rezoning at 305 and 315 E. Prentiss Street and 625 S. GilbertStreet
Ordinance conditionally rezoning approArnately 1.6 acres of land
located at 305 and 315 East Prentiss Street and 625 South Gilbert
Street, from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) and Community
Commercial (CC -2) to Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings
(RFC -CX). (REZ19-07).
Comment At its meeting on September 5, 2019, by a vote of 6-0 (Parsons absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning subject to the
folbWng conditions: 1) dedication of tht-of-way along S. Gilbert Street, 2) provision of an
access easement for the City to access the manhole for the trunk sewer located near the
SW corner of the property, 3) provision of an access easement for the City to access the
sanitary sewer line that runs through the SE portion of the property; 4) improvements of
Ralston Creek, including removal of invasive trees, addition of rip -rap, tree planting, and
dedication a temporary access easement without compensation for the reconstruction of
the Prentiss Street Bridge, and 5) execution of an affordable housing agreement Approval
of the regulating plan amendment is necessary before approval of this rezoning.
- 1. Public Hearing
Acfion:
2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration)
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Regular Formal Agenda
11.
Bike and Electric Device Fines
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Ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," and
Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," to provide uniform fines for
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bicycle and electric device code violations. (Second Consideration)
Comment The ordinance sets the fine at $15.00 for persons who operate bicydes, electric
assist bicydes, electric scooters and electric skateboards in violation of the City Code.. Staff
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Resolutionapproving a purchase agreement for a duplex property
located at 2129 Taylor Drive for the South District Home Investment
Partnership Program.
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Comment Through the South District Home Ines went Partnership Program, the City
proposes to purchase a duplex in the South District neighborhood area, rehabilitate the two
units, and sell to inoome-eligible buyers. The City proposes to acquire 2129 Taylor Drive for
approximately $130,000. The properly was owner -occupied on one side and rental on the
other. The rental unit has been vacant for several months.
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13. Establish Climate Action Commission
Resolution establishing a Climate Action Commission
Comment This Resolution establishes a new Climate Action Commission to support the
implementation and promotion of the C!Vs Gimate Acton and Adaptation Plan and its initiatives.
C z The Commission's role includes advising the City Council on climate issues, researching,
J" analyzing, and promoting dimate actions, community engagement and education, and assisting
e ,tj� City staff, City Council, and members of the communitywith implementing initiatives that support
the Citys dimate and sustainability goals.
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14. Assessment Schedule - Appeal for 1220 Louise St
Resolution adopting an assessment schedule of unpaid mowing, dean -up
of property, snow removal, sidewalk repair, and stop box repair charges
and directing the Clerk to certify the same to the Johnson County
Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes.
Comment The City has the authority under Iowa Code §364.1313 to assess the nuisance
abatement costs in the same manner as a property tax. This resolution allows the City Clerk to
certify to the Johnson County Treasurer- the cost to abate snow removal at 1220 Louise St,
Mich the owner is oontesdng. The City has sent a letter to the owner giving notice that this
resolution would be on the agenda, a copy of which is attached to the resolution.
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15.
Council Appointments
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated
15.a. Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Effective
6,.6101 upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (Ryan Hall resigned)
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15.b. Climate Action Commission - Six vacancies. Appoint six active
climate advisory board members per the resolution establishing the
Climate Action Commission (item 13) to the following terms:
r b,& Three (3) members appointed for two years with terms ending
December 31, 2021 and three (3) members appointed for one year
with terms ending December 31, 2020. These three members may
be appointed for two additional three-year terms. Terms are
effective immediately.
Active members seeking appointment are: Matt Krieger, John
Fraser, Eric Tate, Katie Sarsfield, G.T. Karr, and Grace Holbrook.
Action: Sao i h
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16. 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.
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024. (Term expires for
Constance Goeb)
Climate Action Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-
year terms, beginning immediately, ending December 31,
2022.
Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill a three-year
term, January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Jeff
Falk, Barbara Kutzko and Tahuanty Pena)
Parks and Recreation Commission - Two vacancies to fill a four-
year term, January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires
for Cara Hamann, Joe Younker)
Public Art Advisory Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-
year term, January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires
for Wendy Brown, Andrea Truitt)
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year
term, January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires
for Kenneth Bowen, Hiram Webber)
Ap*alons mustbe mdvW by5.%PAA, Tuesday, Namnber1Z X019.
17. 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.
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - December 31,
2020. (Jonathon Munoz resigned)
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Apocations must be reWved by 5:00 P.M, Tuesday, OcIbber29, 2019.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-
year term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly
advertised)
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 (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to
fill an unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30,
2021. (Lee Shope resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
18. Community Comment — -P <+ro-
19. City Council Information — S ,� c
20. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. City Attomey
C. City Clerk —__
21. Adjourn
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