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Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Human Rights Day - A,-�Jreo- Co6n--v -Ice Cou.l-er- o-cceo✓lam
Beginning of Consent Calendar (items 3-7) J
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: November 19
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: November 19
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Board of Adiustment: October 9
4.b. City Council Rules Committee: November 19
4.c. Human Rights Commission: October 15
4.d. Library Board of Trustees: October 24
4.e. Parks & Recreation Commission: October 9
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class B Native Wine Permit for Dykstra Nursery
Corporation, dba Iowa City Landscaping & Garden Center, 520
Hwy 1 West
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2. Class C Liquor License for The High Ground Cafe L.L.C.,
dba High Ground Cafe, 301 E. Market St.
3. Outdoor Service Area for The High Ground Cafe L.L.C., dba
High Ground Cafe, 301 E. Market St.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Resolution Naming Depositories
Resolution Naming Depositories.
Comment Bancorp and Alpine Bank are being added to the list of depositories.
6.b. Chautauqua Heights, Block 6 - accepting easement dedications
Resolution accepting the dedication of sanitary and storm sewer
easements from the Iowa City Community School District over
and across portions of Chautauqua Heights, Block 6, Iowa City,
Iowa.
Comment During the course of reviewing construction plans for the Lincoln Elementary
School Renovation and Addition project it became apparent that a sanitary seeder and
storm sewer easement were necessary to memorialize the existing sewer locations and
a realigned storm sewer. This resolution approves the dedication of such easements.
S��.c. Personnel Policies Update - November 2019
e� Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 17-198 and adopting
a4yprD updated Personnel Policies.
1ct Comment The Cltys Personnel Polices have recently been reviewed and updated
to incorporate best practices and legislative updates, to streamline policy documents by
incorporating other existing standalone policies, and to better communicate
organizational expectations. The City Code requires that Personnel Policies be
I ljojG established by resolution of the City Council. [Deferred from 11/19/191
U , t1AG' 6.d. DOT Drug and Alcohol Police
519), M'' ) Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 19-232 and adopting an
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Comment The City of lova Citys DOT Drug and Alcohol Policy has been updated to
include new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse requirements.
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UI Fire Protection Agreement
Resolution approving Supplement #3 to the Fire Protection
Agreement between the City of Iowa City and the State Board of
Regents to amend the 1957 Agreement to require annual
inspections of UI properties within City limits, instead of semi-
annual inspections of all UI properties in Johnson County.
Comment: ICFD and UI fire protection staff support reform in the frequency of fire
safety inspection to create greater efficiency and accurately reflect evolution in UI fire
protection standards. University of Iowa buildings are exponentially safer now as
compared with the agreement's inception in 1957 due to enhancements in codes, as
well as the use of state-of-the-art fire detection and suppression technologies.
Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019
Resolution urging the United States Congress to enact the Energy
Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019.
Comment In 2017, the Iowa City City Council passed resolution 17-360, urging the U.S.
Congress to pass a bipartisan bill for Revenue Neutral Carbon Fee and Dividend
Program. The bill did not pass at that time, but has been reintroduced as the Energy
Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, H.R. 763. Passage of this national bill will support
Iowa Citys new carbon emission reduction goals, lead to reduction in carbon emissions
at a local level, and equitably distributes collected dividends to all residents, ensuring a
more sustainable Iowa City.
Climate Action Commission By -Laws
Resolution Approving the By -Laws of the Climate Action
Commission.
Comment This resolution approves the byaaws of the Climate Action Commission. The
duties and composition of the Commission, which are contained in the by-laws, were
established by Council in the resolution creating the Commission. The Council Rules
Committee and the Commission have both approved the proposed by-laws.
6.h. Community Police Review Board By -Laws
Resolution approving the By-laws of the Community Police
Review Board and rescinding resolution 17-93.
Comment This resolution is to approve amended by-laws to include the name of the
council member appointment by the City Council to serve as the liaison to the Board
during member orientation (Article III, Section 3 ) and to correct the expiration date for
member terms to June 30 (Article III, Section 6).
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6.i. Agreement with ICCSD for Mercer Park Field #1
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement
between the City and the Iowa City Community School District for
the use and maintenance of Field #1 at Mercer Park.
Comment City High School has used Field #1 at Mercer Park as its baseball field for
many years. Under the agreement, the District has exclusive use of the field for 5 years
in exchange for District paying an annual fee of $1,000 and providing maintenance.
6.j. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Mainstream Voucher
I c - Program
Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Neighborhood
Services Division of the Neighborhood and Development Service
Department by adding one .63 FTE Housing Program Assistant
position.
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to assist non-elderty persons with disabilities current� experiencing homelessness,
housng or . • • rehousing ppiect or • - at disk of experienang homelessness.
Additional staff is required to pr ocess and manage these vouchers.
6.k. Accepting Outlot for New Parkin Peninsula
Resolution accepting the dedication of Outlot G, Peninsula
Neighborhood, Second Addition as public open space.
Comment In connection with the Peninsula Neighborhood, Second Addition, the
owner agreed to dedicate Outlot G within said subdivision to the City as public open
space. The Parks & Rec. Dept. and Public Works Dept. have inspected the property
and determined it is suitable for dedication at this time and recommends the City
Council waive the contingency for all the plantings required by the OPDH because the
current plantings are sufficient and appropriate for the space.
6.1. Naming New Paris in Peninsula "Emma Harvat Square Park"
Resolution naming the proposed park defined as Outlot G in
Peninsula Neighborhood, Second Addition as "Emma Harvat
Square Parr."
Comment In the previous item, Council accepted the dedication of Outlot G in the
Peninsula. City policy requires the naming of parks to be approved by City Council and
an adhoc committee comprised of staff and the Parks & Rec. Commission. This
resolution names the park "Emma Harvat Square Park," in honor of the City's first
female mayor.
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6.m. Emma Harvat Square Park Maintenance Agreement
Resolution approving an agreement with the Peninsula
Neighborhood Homeowners Association, Inc. regarding use and
maintenance of Emma Harvat Square Park.
Comment In the previous items, the City Council accepted Outlot G, an area of land in
the peninsula neighborhood bordered by Willenbrock Circle, Martin Street, Walker Cirde,
and Foster Road, as open space and named it Emma Harvat Square Park. The
Peninsula Neighborhood Homeowners Association, Inc. has maintained Outlot G as a
public open space for the neighborhood for over ten years and wishes to continue to
provide some maintenance which is acceptable to City staff. This resolution approves the
attached maintenance agreement
6.n. Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase 1
Resolution accepting the work for the Riverfront Crossings Park,
Phase 1 Project.
Comment The project has been completed by Peterson Contractors of
Reinbeck, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications.
The Engineers Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with
the City Clerk.
• Project Estimated Cost $ 2,760,000.00
• Project Bid Received: $ 2,988,693.14
• Project Actual Cost: $ 2,791,946.96
6.o. Stonebridge Estates - Part 10
Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer,
water main, and paving public improvements for Stone Bridge
Estates — Part 10, and declaring public improvements open for
public access and use.
Comment This item will accept the public improvements for Stone Bridge Estates—Parr
10. This subdivision is generally located west of Taft Avenue between Lower West
Branch Road and Court Street
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6.p. Methane Feasibility Study
t - Resolution approving, authorizing, and directing the Mayor to
execute and the City Cleric to attest an Agreement by and
between the City of Iowa City and HDR Engineering, Inc., Omaha,
Nebraska to provide engineering consultant services for the
Methane Feasibility Study Project.
Comment This agreement audior zes HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide professional
engineering services in preparation of a Methane Feasibility Study for the Iowa City
Landfill and Recycling Center and Wastewater Treatment Plant. The total cost of the
services is $124,600 and will be funded by the Wastewater Operations, Account #
72720122, and the Landfill Operations — Other Professional Services, Account #
75750121.
6.q. Renaming B'iaysville Lane to Foster Road
Resolution changing the name of B'jaysville Lane to Foster Road.
Comment There are City street signs that currently identify the street east of the
intersection of Dubuque Street and Foster Road as B'jaysville Lane. The street was
extended through the Foster Road right-of-way to Praide du Chien Road. Staff
recommends that the entire street between Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien Road
be named Foster Road in order to not create confusion as to where B'jaysville ends and
Foster Road begins.
7. Correspondence
7.a. Abbe Fyfe: Street Lights on Rider St. [Staff Response Included]
7.b. Blom Swenson: Non -accessible stop - ADA Violation [Staff Response
Included)
7.c. Russell Haught: Olde Towne Village
7.d. Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: Petition - Iowa Manufactured
Housing Residents/ Bill of Rights
7.e. Carol deProsse: Senators Press Amazon for Answers for Rinds Sloppy
Security Practices
71 Ben Sonnega: Join Mayors for Solar Energy
7.g. Donald Baxter. Issues
7.h. Missie Forbes: Non-profitfunding
Ti. Ann Drop: Houses to Homes
7.j. Deer Management Maya Dasmalchi, Joe Henderson, Gina Martin [Staff
responseincluded], Davide Vigliottj
7.k. Competitive Quotation Memo
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826
(319)356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.lcgov.org
City Council Agenda — December 3, 2019
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of
business on Monday.
Late Add!tion(s):
Item 7 Correspondence:
Item 7.1 Paul Wittau (x2): Sidewalk Snow Removal Policv and other Code
Enforcement Issues
Regular Agenda
Item 17.a. Announcement of Vacancies - New:
Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2020. (Suzanne Bentler resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
Late Handout(s):
Consent Calendar
Item 7 Correspondence:
Item 7.e Carol deProsse: Senators Press Amazon for Answers for Ring's Sloppy
Security Practioes (x2) Amazon's Ring Planned Neighborhood
"Watch Lists" Built on Facial Recognition
Regular Agenda
Item 11. Repeal Rental Permit Moratorium - See correspondence from Kent &
Kay Ackerson, Susan Shullaw, Jackie Biger, Matthew Lage, Diana
Harris & John Brandon
Information Packet- 11/21
Item IP6 - Board of Adjustment Minutes - November 13
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8. 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.
9. 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 dose of the
public hearing.
9.a. Rezoning S. Gilbert St and Highland Ave
Ordinance conditionally rezoning approArnately 1. 15 acres of land
located at the northeast comer of S. Gilbert Street and Highland
Ave, from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) zone to Riverfiont
Crossings - South Gilbert (RFC -SG) zone. (REZ19-11)
Comment At its meeting on November 7, 2019 the Planning and zoning Commission
recommended approval of the rezoning by a vote of 7-0 abject to the following
conditions: dosing all access points along S. Gilbert St, reducing the number of
access points along Highland Ave. to one, and the dedication of additional right-
of-way to the City.
1. Public Hearing
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2. Consider an ordinance (First C rissideration)
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o Pi Ordinance rezoning appro)amately 42.01 acres of land located
south of Lehman Avenue and east of Soccer Park Road from
Interim Development Mufti -Family (ID -RM) and Rural Residential
(RR -1) to Low Density Multi -Family (RM -12). (RFZ19-12)
Comment At the Planning and Zoning Commission's November 7 meeting, the motion to
1- v approve this rezoning failed by a vote of 2-5 (Signs and Townsend in the affirmative).
ytt Applicant is requesting indefinite deferral. Correspondence included in Council packet.
aS ) 1. Public Hearing
1� 1-''' Action:
1 2. Consider an Ordhanoe (First Consideration)
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9.c. Zoning code amendment related to utif -scale, ground -mounted
solar energy systems
Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning related to utility -scale,
ground -mounted solar energy systems. (ZCA19-05)
Comment: At its November 7 meeting, by a vote of 7-0 the Planning and Zoning
Commission reoommer d approval. The amendment will allow utility -scale, ground -
mounted solar energy systems as a provisional use in Interim Development Industrial
(113-1), General Industrial (1-1), Heavy Industrial (1-2), Neighborhood Public (P-1), and
Institutional Public (P-2) zones, and via special exception in all Commercial zones as well
as Interim Development Research Park (ID -RP), Research Development Park (RDP), and
Office Research Park (ORP) zones.
1. Public Hearing
Action: CIOSvo
2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration)
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9.d. Zoninq code amendment related to the Riverfront Crossings
161 - 4 � 13 affordable housing requirements
Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code of the Iowa City code
related to the Riverrront Crossings affordable housing
requirements. (ZCA19-02) (Second Consideration)
Comment At its meeting on October 17 by a vote of 6-1 (Townsend in the negative), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment Mich
would allow units that receive Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Iowa Finance
Authority to qualify as affordable housing and sets a cap on iron-eetrement assets for
qualifying households. Staff requests expedited action.
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9.e. Zoning code amendment related to sinole-familv site development
standards
Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City code related
to single-family site development standards. (ZCA19-04) (Second
Consideration)
Comment At its meeting on October 17 by a vote of 43 (Martin, Baker, and Signs in the
negative), the Planning and Zoning Commission reoommwKW approval of this
amendment, which would require a &foot separation distance between conforming
parking spaces areas and additional paving within the required setback area. This would
apply to detached -single family homes and duplexes.
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10. Rental Permit -Radon Testing
Ordinance amending Title 17, entitled 'Building and Housing," Chapter 5,
S-P,jz-� entitled "Housing Code," to require radon testing and mitigation in single-
-e �-�w family and duplex rental units. (Second Consideration)
Comment The proposed ordinance requires that all residential single family detached structures
and duplexes are tested for radon prior to rental permit issuance or renewal. If the unit equals or
exceeds 4 pCVL, then a radon mitigation system must be installed and tested to ensure radon
levels do not exceed this threshold. Radon levels must be tested at least every eight years to
maintain a valid rental permit.
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11. Repeal Rental Permit Moratorium
Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 19-4793, a temporary moratorium on
-ce�Pt'new rental permits for single-family and duplex units. (First Consideration)
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+b o-mment Following a law passed last spring prohibiting the City from having a rental permit
�Si Co �SJ,e(acap, Council passed an ordinance issuing a temporary moratorium on new rental permits for
�e single-family and duplex units in certain neighborhoods to allow staff time to explore aftemative
IT strategies tc mitigate the impact of rental housing on such areas as neighborhood stability and
M` affordable housing. The moratorium automatically sunsets on March 1, 2020, and with the
/ passage of ft ordinances on radon testing and single-family site development standards, the
1y41-1 moratorium should be repealed prior to its sunset.
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ccke "(6 12. Scott Boulevard Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension
Ips t (o - Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
JGWI-11) construction of the Scott Boulevard Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project.
^-2-cl I Comment The City of Iowa City must acquire permanent and temporary const uctim
easements for the Scott Boulevard Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. The
project generally includes the extension of a 24 -inch sanitary sewer from the Iowa
Interstate Railroad northward along the North Branch of Snyder Creek to American
Legion Road.
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2. Considera Resolution
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13. Prentiss Street Replacement Bridge
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Prentiss Street Bridge Replacement Project (BROS-
3715(663)-W-52), establishing amount of bid security to accompany
each bid, directing City Cleric to post notice to bidders, and fixing time
and place for receipt of bids.
Comment This project includes the replacement of the Prentiss Street Bridge over
Ralston Creek, roadway improvements on Prentiss Street from the bridge to Dubuque
Street and improvements on Linn Street from Prentiss Street to 200' north, storm sewer
and water main replacement, and installation of ADA sidewalk ramps. The estimated
project construction cost is $1,231,621.00 and will be funded with IDOT City Bridge
funds, Road Use tax proceeds and General Obligation bonds.
1. Public Hearing
2. Consider a Resolution
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14. Amendment to Foster Road Development Agreement
Resolution approving First Amendment to Agreement for Private
Redevelopment between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, Foster Road
Developers, L.L.C., Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City and Ewing Land
G�e,Z Development & Services, L.L.C.
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�� Comment Foster Road Developers have indicated they are not able to oomplete a section of
sidewalk w a portion of the south side of Foster Road by December 31, 2019, the original
deadline for completion of all minimum improvemerds required in the Development Agreement
This Amendment will extend the deadline for oomplebw of that section of sidewalk to May 31,
2022.
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15. Resolution establishing the City of Iowa City's 2020 State of Iowa
legislative priorities
Resolution establishing the City of Iowa City's 2020 Legislative
Priorities.
Comment The City Council traditionally adopts legislative priorities and communicates the City's
positions on those issues to our elected delegation. 2020 priorities include support for legislation
addressing climate change, State protections for residents living in manufactured housing,
supporting the University of Iowa Student Govemmenfs rental move -in cheddist proposal, as well
as our big standing positions on protecting property tax baddill payments, protecting local
home rule authority, and supporting education funding.
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16. Council Appointments
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated
5� 16.a. Historic Preservation Commission (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2020. (G.T. Karr
resigned)
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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 websfte or in the City
Clerk's office.
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2020. (Cheryl) Clamon
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday,
December 10, 2019.
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Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-
year term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly
advertised)
Board of Adjustment -One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January
1, 2020 - December 31, 2024. (Term expires for Constance Goeb)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College SO - 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)
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year
term, January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires
for Kenneth Bowen, Hiram Webber)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
18. Community Comment
19. City Council Information — S_e,� e (,
20. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager — .S.-e-ey_-b-ck_
b. City Attorney_
c. City Clerk
21. Adjourn
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319)356-5009 FAX
www.)cgov.org
City Council Agenda — December 3, 2019
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of
business on Monday.
Late Addition(s):
Consent Calendar
Item 7 Correspondence:
Item 7.1 Paul Wittau (x2): Sidewalk Snow Removal Policy and other Code
Item 17.a. Announcement of Vacancies - New: \
Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired to
Upon appointment - December 31, 2020. (Suzanne Bentler resigned)
Late Handout(s):
Consent Calendar
Item 7 Correspondence:
Item 7.e Carol deProsse: Senators Press Amazon for Answers for Ring's Sloppy
Security Practices (x2) Amazon's Ring Planned Neighborhood
"Watch Lists" Built on Facial Recognition
Regular Agenda
Item 11. Repeal Rental Permit Moratorium - See correspondence from Kent &
Kay Ackerson, Susan Shullaw, Jackie Biger, Matthew Lage, Diana
Harris & John Brandon
Information Packet - 11/21
Item IP6 - Board of Adjustment Minutes - November 13