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Summary of Minutes
December 3, 2019 - 7:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E Washington St.
Mayor Throgmorton presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor,
Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes,
Fruehling, Knoche, Sovers, Sitzman, Hightshoe, Clow, Ford, Weinard. UISG: Wu, Lenkaitis.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Human Rights Day - Andrea Cohen and Joe Coulter accepting.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 7)
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 Adjustment: 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
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 19-278)
6.b. 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.
(Resolution 19-279)
6.d. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 19-232 and adopting an updated
DOT Drug and Alcohol Policy. (Resolution
19-280)
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6.e. 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. (Resolution 19-281)
6.f. Resolution urging the United States Congress to enact the Energy
Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019. (Resolution 19-282)
6.g. Resolution Approving the By -Laws of the Climate Action Commission.
(Resolution 19-283)
6.h. Resolution approving the By-laws of the Community Police Review
Board and rescinding resolution 17-93. (Resolution 19-284)
61 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. (Resolution 19-285)
6.j. 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.
(Resolution 19-286)
6.k. Resolution accepting the dedication of Outlot G, Peninsula Neighborhood,
Second Addition as public open space. (Deferred to 12/17)
6.1. Resolution naming the proposed park defined as Outlot G in Peninsula
Neighborhood, Second Addition as "Emma Harvat Square Park."
(Deferred to 12/17)
6.m. Resolution approving an agreement with the Peninsula Neighborhood
Homeowners Association, Inc. regarding use and maintenance of Emma
Harvat Square Park. (Deferred to 12/17)
6.n. Resolution accepting the work for the Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase
1 Project. (Resolution 19-287)
6.0. 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. (Resolution 19-288)
6.p. 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 HDR Engineering, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska to provide
engineering consultant services for the Methane Feasibility Study
Project. (Resolution 19-289)
6.q. Resolution changing the name of B'jaysville Lane to Foster Road.
(Resolution 19-290)
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7. Correspondence
7.a. Abbe Fyfe: Street Lights on Rider St. [Staff Response Included]
7.b. Bjorn 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 Ring's Sloppy Security
Practices (x2) Amazon's Ring Planned Neighborhood "Watch Lists" Built on Facial
Recognition
7.f. Ben Sonnega: Join Mayors for Solar Energy
7.g. Donald Baxter: Issues
7.h. Missie Forbes: Non-profit funding
71 Ann Drop: Houses to Homes
7.j. Deer Management: Maya Dasmalchi, Joe Henderson, Gina Martin [Staff response
included], Davide Vigliotti
7.k. Competitive Quotation Memo
7.1. Paul Wittau (x2): Sidewalk Snow Removal Policy and other Code Enforcement Issue;
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar (Items 3-7) as amended, removing item
6.c for separate consideration, and deferring items 6.k, 6.1, and 6.m to 12/17.
Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Mayor Throgmorton mentioned the following resolutions on the agenda: 61
Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019, 6.j. Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Mainstream Voucher Program, and 6.p. Methane Feasibility
Study. The following individual appeared: James McCoy regarding Item 6.f.
6.c. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 17-198 and adopting updated
Personnel Policies.
Motion to approve. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B Teague. Motion Other.
(0 Ayes) Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated her reason for requesting deferral. City
Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to defer to 12/17. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Nays: Mims, Teague.
2.a Motion to accept Hate Speech brochure from Andrea Cohen. Moved by J.
Thomas, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individual appeared: Brandon Ross regarding Human Rights/Hate Speech.
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9. Planning and Zoning Matters
9.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.15 acres of land located at
the northeast corner of S. Gilbert Street and Highland Ave, from Intensive
Commercial (CI -1) zone to Riverfront Crossings - South Gilbert (RFC -SG) zone.
(REZ19-11)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: Keith Weggen,
Civil Design Engineers and Brandon Ross. Individual Council members express
their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b. Ordinance rezoning approximately 42.01 acres of land located south of Lehman
Avenue and east of Soccer Park Road from Interim Development Multi -Family
(ID -RM) and Rural Residential (RR -1) to Low Density Multi -Family (RM -12).
(REZ19-12)
Motion to defer indefinitely. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Council member Salih expressed her views.
Motion to accept correspondence from Michael Pugh. Moved by M. Salih,
seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.c. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning related to utility -scale, ground -mounted
solar energy systems. (ZCA19-05)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. Individual Council members express their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.d. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code of the Iowa City code related to the
Riverfront Crossings affordable housing requirements. (ZCA19.02) (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4813. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.e. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City code related to single-
family site development standards. (ZCA19-04) (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R.
Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Regular Formal Agenda
10. Ordinance amending Title 17, entitled 'Building and Housing," Chapter 5,
entitled "Housing Code," to require radon testing and mitigation in single-family
and duplex rental units. (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members express their views.
11. Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 19-4793, a temporary moratorium on new
rental permits for single-family and duplex units. (First Consideration)
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague. Motion
Other. (0 Ayes)
Mayor Throgmorton noted correspondence received and the current regulation that are in
place. City Manager Fruin gave a brief history on the State Legislative changes. The
following individuals appeared: Nancy Carlson, Austin Wu, UISG Liaison, and Diana
Harris. Individual Council members express their views.
Motion to defer to 12/17. Moved by R. Cole, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed.
(6 Ayes) Nays: Mims.
Motion to accept correspondence from Kent & Kay Ackerson, Susan Shullaw,
Jackie Biger, Matthew Lage, Diana Harris, John Brandon, Nancy Carlson, Ralph
Ramer, Jean Gordon, Doug Alberhasky, Beverly Brant, Kalmia Strong, John
Engelbrecht, Karen Hopp, Pat McArtor, Ken Klein, Charlene Trawick, Jason
Schnepel, Chris Welu-Reybolds, Jesse Singerman and Flora Cassiliano. Moved by
R. Cole, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
construction of the Scott Boulevard Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Project.
A public hearing was held. Senior Civil Engineer Sovers presented a power point.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-291. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Prentiss Street Bridge Replacement Project (BROS-3715(663)—BJ-52),
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.
A public hearing was held. Special Project Administrator Clow presented a power point.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-292. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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14. 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 Development &
Services, L.L.C.
Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented information. Individual
Council members express their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-293. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Resolution establishing the City of Iowa City's 2020 Legislative Priorities.
Assistant to the City Manager Andrew presented information. Individual Council
members express their views. Austin Wu, UISG Liaison appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-294. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Council Appointments
16.a. Historic Preservation Commission (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2020. (G.T. Karr resigned)
Motion to appoint Austin Wu. Moved by R. Cole, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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.
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2020. (Cheryll Clamon resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
Airport Zonina Board of Adiustment - 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. Collene 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)
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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.
17. Announcement of Vacancies - New
Parks & Recreation Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Upon
appointment — December 31, 2020. (Suzanne Bentler resigned) Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
Motion to accept correspondence from Suzanne Bentler. Moved by B Teague,
seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
18. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross and Austin Wu, UISG Liaison,
presented UISG updates.
19. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
20. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
City Manager Fruin announced the reception being held prior to the next City
Council work session on 12/17/19 for outgoing Mayor Jim Throgmorton and
Council member Rockne Cole at 4pm. Following the reception will be a quick
work session with members of the State Delegation to briefly mention the
priorities approved on item 15.
Assistant City Manager Monroe thanked Council members for their support at
recent staff events.
b. City Attorney
City Attorney Dilkes noted for Mayor Pro Tem Taylor that e-cigarettes/vaping
was added to the prohibitions on smoking back in 2015.
C. City Clerk - None
21. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:49 p.m. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
JarKes A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie/K. Fruehling, Ci Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 25, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 19, 2019, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Wu, Lenkaitis
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Knoche, Havel, Hightshoe, Sitzman,
Laverman, Nations, Ford, Bockenstedt, Weinard
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Determine funding source for the $25K Houses into Homes contribution
Mayor Throgmorton revisited the discussion from the 11/4/2019 work session regarding whether to fund
Houses into Homes or not and asked Council for continued discussion since the decision was made
based on the information available at that time and since then more information had been gathered by
Council members. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: The City Council deferred action on the Houses into Homes funding request to the December
17th work session. Staff will convene a meeting of a small group of agencies, including Houses into
Homes, and facilitate a discussion with the hope of building a common understanding of the work that
all agencies are doing, or have the capability of doing, related to home furnishings. Staff will report to
Council on the takeaways from this meeting and will offer a recommendation on how the City can
respond to future requests for emergency funding. This will include a proposed definition of an
emergency request.
Review the City Manager's Office 100 Day Report, "Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions"
City Manager Fruin presented an overview of the 100 Day report, how it was structured and some of
the themes and recommendations. Individual Council members expressed their views. Public Works
Director Knoche provided additional information on solar installations on municipal buildings.
Action: Staff will formally request the Climate Action Commission to review and provide feedback and
recommendations on the 100 Day Climate Action Report.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [7.c]... Personnel Policies Update — November 2019... Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked to pull item 7.c
from the consent calendar for separate consideration. City Attorney Dilkes provided additional
information regarding the removal of Section 7.8 of the Personnel Policies entitled "Employee
Response to Firearms".
• [9.k]... Sarah Ziegenhorn: Request for the development of a municipal drug strategy... Mayor Pro
Tem Taylor asked if there was City staff currently working or have interest in working with the Harm
Reduction group. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Council Work Session
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Information Packet Discussion [November 7, November 141
➢ November 7
1. (IP2, Request from Andrea Cohen, Iowa United Nations Association: Regarding the 30th
Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child) Council member Thomas read
a quote from the request. Individual Council members expressed their views. City
Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Action: Staff will follow up on the request from the United Nations Association for a city
action related to the anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
➢ November 14
1. (IP6, 2019 Mobile Home Task Force: Final Report) Council member Salih and Cole and
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor inquired on the next steps for City Council and requested a work
session to discuss.
Action: Staff will include `Review the Johnson County Mobile Home Task Force Report'
as the December 3rd work session topic. Council Members Taylor, Salih and Cole will
lead the discussion.
2. (IP5, Pending Work Session Topics) Council member Thomas asked for support to hold
a work session in response to the loss of rental caps. Individual Council members
expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
3. (IP9, Press Release: Enroll in the Citizens Police Academy) Mayor Throgmorton
mentioned the enrollment opportunity for the Academy.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Combined with City Council Information (Item 19) at the end of the formal meeting.
Adjourn 6:38 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
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Summary of Minutes
November 19, 2019 - 7:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E Washington
St. Mayor Throgmorton presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor,
Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes,
Fruehling, Knoche, Havel, Hightshoe, Laverman, Sitzman, Ralston, Bockenstedt, Ford.
UISG: Wu, Lenkaitis.
Call to Order
2 Student Leadership Awards - Lincoln Elementary
2a. Tessa Driscoll
2b. Katiya Ellermeier
3. Proclamations
3.a. Transgender Remembrance Day — Accepted by Noemi Ford, Human Rights
Commission.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 4 -9)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
4. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: November 4, 2019
4.b. Work Session Minutes: November 4, 2019
4.c. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: November 4, 2019
5. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
5.a. Airport Commission: September 12
5.b. Board of Adjustment: July 10
5.c. Climate Action Commission: October 7
5.d. Community Police Review Board: October 8
5.e. Planning & Zoning Commission: October 17
5.f. Public Art Advisory Committee: September 5
6. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
6.a. Liquor License - New
1. Class B Beer Permit for Yummy Restaurant Inc., dba Yummy
Restaurant, 119 E. Washington St.
2. Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary IC LLC, dba Sanctuary, 405
S. Gilbert St.
3. Class B Liquor License for Kinseth Hospitality Company Inc., dba
Element by Westin, 314 S. Clinton St.
6.b. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe Corporation, dba
India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.
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2. Class B Liquor License for Posh Hotel LLC, dba Clarion Highlander
Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.
3. Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc. #67, 760 Ruppert
Rd.
4. Class C Liquor License for 1st and Main Hospitality LLC, dba
Pullman, 17 S. Dubuque St.
5. Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild
Wings, 201 S. Clinton St.
6. Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai Pizza, LLC, dba Pagliai's
Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.
7. Class C Liquor License for Van B's Brewing, LLC, dba Van B's
Brewing, 505 E. Washington St.
7. Resolutions and Motions
7.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $9,054,201.50 for the
period of October 1 through October 31, 2019, 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.
7.b. Motion to accept the proposed FY21 budget for the Iowa City
Downtown District, as approved by the Iowa City Downtown District
Advisory Board.
7.c. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 17-198 and adopting updated
Personnel Policies. Item 7.c deferred to 12/3/19.
7.d. Resolution accepting the work for the Creekside Park Improvements
2018 Project. (Resolution 19-270)
7.e. Resolution accepting the work for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Construction Project. (Resolution 19-271)
7.f. Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new Labrie Expert
Automated Refuse Body for Refuse Operations. (Resolution 19-272)
7.g. Resolution approving the final contract price for the 2018 Roof
Improvements — Water Treatment Plant & Water Distribution Facility
Project. (Resolution 19-273)
7.h. Resolution approving Final Plat of Tamarack Ridge Subdivision, Iowa
City, Iowa. (SUB19-14) (Resolution 19-274)
8. Setting Public Hearings
8.a. Motion setting a public hearing for December 3, 2019 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning related to utility -scale, ground -mounted solar
energy systems. (ZCA19-05)
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8.b. Motion setting a public hearing for December 3, 2019 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 1.15 acres of land located at the
northeast corner of S. Gilbert Street and Highland Ave from Intensive
Commercial (CI -1) zone to Riverfront Crossings - South Gilbert (RFC -
SG) zone. (REZ19-11)
8.c. Motion setting a public hearing for December 3, 2019 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 42.01 acres of land located south of Lehman
Avenue and east of Soccer Park Road from Interim Development Multi -
Family (ID -RM) and Rural Residential (RR -1) to Low Density Multi -Family
(RM -12). (REZ19-12)
8.d. Resolution setting a public hearing on December 3, 2019 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Prentiss Street
Bridge Replacement Project (BROS-3715(663)--8J-52), and directing
City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City
Engineer to place said project manual on file for public inspection.
(Resolution 19-275)
8.e. Motion setting a public hearing for December 17, 2019 on a resolution to
annex approximately 35.29 acres of land located north of American
Legion Road and east of Eastbrook Street. (ANN19-01)
8.f. Motion setting a public hearing for December 17, 2019 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 35.29 acres of land located north of
American Legion Road and east of Eastbrook Street from County
Residential (R) to Interim Development - Single Family Residential (ID -
RS). (REZ19-09)
Correspondence
9.a. James Surratt: Transit Study
9.b. Dubuque St speed limits: Donald Baxter, Gregg Shill [Previously distributed in
11/4/19 late handouts]
9.c. Carol deProsse: FOIA
9.d. Mary Gravitt: Snow Removal & detour postings
9.e. Houses into Homes Funding Request: Janis Deyak, Gary Wolf, Maria Padron, Jill
Kromminga, Karen Kubby, Lucy Barker & Salina McCarty, Amy Kahle, Amanda
Mosley, Thos Trefz, Lori Montgomery, Martha Peterson, Megan Lobb
9.f. Carol deProsse: Amazon -Owned Ring Bragged About Tracking Kids on Halloween
9.g. Donald Baxter: How well the pedestrian detour is working
9.h. Judith Pfohl: leaf pickup
9.i. James Miracle: Iowa City Housing issue [Staff response included]
9.j. Larry Harney: Sidewalks
9.k. Sarah Ziegenhorn: Request for the development of a municipal drug strategy
9.1. Abby Fyfe: Street Lights on Rider St
9.m. Bjorn Swenson: Non -accessible stop - ADA violation
9.n. Traffic control on E. Foster Road
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End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar (Items 4-9) as amended, removing
item 7.c for separate consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M.
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to approve item 7.c removing section 7.8 from the personnel policy
Moved by M. Salih, seconded by R. Cole. Motion not voted on.
Motion to defer item 7.c to 12/3/19. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by R.
Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared regarding Houses Into Homes: Karen Kubby;
Crissy Canganelli, Executive Director at Shelter House; Kristy Doser, Domestic
Violence Intervention Program (DVIP); Lucy Barker & Salina McCarty, Co -Directors
and Co -Founders of Houses Into Homes; Erin Silva, Board member Houses Into
Homes; Patty Parity, Board member Houses Into Homes; Olivia Barker; Curtis Uthe;
and Adam Robinson, Executive Director at Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP).
Brandon Ross appeared regarding the Police office area in the Robert A. Lee
Recreation Center and winter sidewalks and Craig Mosher regarding Solar homes
and outreach for Climate Action.
11. Planning and Zoning Matters
11.a. Letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission in support
of a rezoning from County Agriculture (A) to County Residential (R) for
approximately 2.43 acres of property located in unincorporated Johnson
County at 4653 Indian Lookout Road SE. (CZ19-02)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Cole.
11.b. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code of the Iowa City code related to
the Riverfront Crossings affordable housing requirements. (ZCA19-02)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. Neighborhood & Development Service Hightshoe
and City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Sara Barron,
Executive Director Affordable Housing Coalition, appeared. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Cheryl Cruise. Moved by M. Salih,
seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11.c. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City code related to single-
family site development standards. (ZCA19-04)
A public hearing was held. Neighborhood & Development Services Director
Hightshoe, Development Services Coordinator Sitzman, and Senior Housing
Inspector Laverman presented power points. Nancy Carlson appeared
regarding construction at 938 E. Jefferson St. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to accept correspondence from Nancy Carlson. Moved by R. Cole,
seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
12. Ordinance amending Title 17, entitled 'Building and Housing," Chapter 5,
entitled "Housing Code," to require radon testing and mitigation in single-family
and duplex rental units. (First Consideration)
Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by S. Mims. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Bill Field. Moved by S. Mims,
seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 9,
entitled "Parks and Recreation Regulations," to allow persons to carry firearms
in parks for the purpose of killing deer pursuant to a deer management plan.
(Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4812. Moved by S. Mims, seconded
by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Resolution approving the Fiscal Year Ending 2019 Annual Urban Renewal Area
Report(AURR)
Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a power point. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-276. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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15. Resolution directing the filing of TIF certification under Iowa Code Section
403.19 for the 2019 end of year certification of urban renewal projects
Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented information.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-277. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Council Appointments
16.a. Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024. (Term expires for Constance
Goeb)
Appointment was deferred due to gender balance requirement.
16.b. Climate Action Commission -Three vacancies to fill three-year term,
upon appointment, ending December 31, 2022. (New commission)
Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to appoint
Becky Soglin, Kasey Hutchinson, Madeline Bradley. Moved by J.
Thomas, seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16.c. 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)
Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to appoint Mark
Pries, Jason Glass, Ashley Lindley. Moved by R. Cole, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16.d. Public Art Advisory Committee -Two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Wendy Brown,
Andrea Truitt)
Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to appoint Nancy
Purington, Andrea Truitt. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16.e. 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)
Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to appoint
Boniface Penandjo Lemoupa, Melissa Serenda. Moved by R. Cole,
seconded by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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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 website or in the City
Clerk's office.
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2020. (Cheryll Clamon resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, December
10, 2019.
Historic Preservation Commission (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2020. (G.T. Karr
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November
26, 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)
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
The following individuals appeared: Austin Wu, UISG Liaison, presented UISG updates.
19. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
20. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager - None
b. City Attorney - None
C. City Clerk - None
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21. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Clerk
Ja es A. Throgmorton, ayor
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