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Summary of Minutes
December 17, 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, Sitzman, Laverman, Knoche. UISG: Wu.
Call to Order
2. Student Leadership Awards - Regina Elementary
2a. Macey Howes
2b. Paul Weiner
2c. Tayler Knight
Outgoing City Council presentation for Mayor Throgmorton and Council member Cale by
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor.
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: December 3
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: December 3
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Airport Commission: October 10
4.b. Airport Commission: October 21
4.c. Community Police Review Board: November 12
4.d. Historic Preservation Commission: October 10
4.e. Parks & Recreation Commission: November 20
4.f. Planning & Zoning Commission: November 7
4.g. Public Art Advisory Committee: November 7
4.11h. Telecommunications Commission: September 23
41 Telecommunications Commission: October 28
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City Inc., dba
Carlos O'Kellys Mexican Cafe, 1406 S. Gilbert St.
2. Class C Liquor License for Pub On Clinton Street, LLC, dba Pints,
118 S. Clinton St.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $15,152,586.75 for
the period of November 1 through November 30, 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.
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6.b. Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, the lines, drainage
ways, sanitary sewer, water main, and paving public improvements for
Brookwood Pointe Fifth Addition, and declaring public improvements
open for public access and use. (Resolution 19-295)
6.c. Resolution accepting the work for the Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase
2 Project. (Resolution 19-296)
6.d. Resolution accepting the dedication of Outlot G, Peninsula Neighborhood,
Second Addition as public open space. (Resolution 19-297)
6.e. Resolution naming the proposed park defined as Outlot G in Peninsula
Neighborhood, Second Addition as "Emma Harvat Square Park."
(Resolution 19-298)
6.f. Resolution approving an agreement with the Peninsula Neighborhood
Homeowners Association, Inc. regarding use and maintenance of Emma
Harvat Square Park. (Resolution 19-299)
6.g. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign Lease Amendment #1 to
a Lease Agreement with the Iowa City Area Development Group for
commercial space within the Iowa City Public Library, extending the
lease for four years. (Resolution 19-300)
6.h. Resolution amending the AFSCME pay plan by adding the position
Storm Water Specialist to grade 12. (Resolution 19-301)
61 Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Development
Services Division of the Neighborhood and Development Services
Department by adding .5 FTE Associate Planner position to increase an
existing Associate Planner position from .5 FTE to 1.0 FTE. (Resolution 19-
302)
6.j. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 17-198 and adopting updated
Personnel Policies. (Resolution 19-303)
Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Resolution setting a public hearing on January 7, 2020 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the McCollister Boulevard —
Gilbert Street to Sycamore Street Improvement Project, 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 19-304)
7.b. Resolution setting a public hearing on January 7, 2020 on the project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Spruce Street
Water Main Replacement Construction Project, 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 19-305)
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8. Correspondence
8.a. Chris Africa: new construction
8.b. Gail O'Donnell, Christian and Kathleen Schoon: Deer
B.c. Judy Pfohl: mediacom [Staff response included]
8.d. Linda Quinn: Energy Innovation Act
8.e. Carol deProsse (x2): Ring products [Staff response included]
81 Nancy Carlson: trees
8.g. Charlotte Lenkaitis: City Council, UISG and GPSG Joint Meeting
8.h. N Dubuque Street Parking
81 Lucy Barker & Salina McCarty (x2), Christine Schlotfelt: Houses into Homes
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar (Items 3-8) as amended, with a
change to item 6.e, and 6.f as needed naming the new park in the
Peninsula "Emma J. Harvat Square Park". Moved by M. Salih, seconded
by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence for item 6.d from Karen Kubby.
Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Lucy Barker and Charlie Eastham regarding
Houses into Homes funding.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. A resolution to annex approximately 35.29 acres of land located north of
American Legion Road and east of Eastbrook Street. (ANN19-01)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point.
Motion to defer resolution to 1/21/20. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R.
Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 35.29 acres of land located
north of American Legion Road and east of Eastbrook Street from County
Residential (R) zone to Interim Development - Single Family Residential (ID -
RS)
zone. (REZ19-09)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. Individual Council members expressed their views.
The following individual appeared: John Yapp, Allen Homes.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c. Letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission in support
of a rezoning from County Agriculture (A) and County Residential (R) to
County Residential (R-3) for approximately 3.21 acres of property located in
unincorporated Johnson County at 4201 Nursery Lane SE. (CZ19-03)
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Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point.
Motion to approve. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.d. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning related to utility -scale, ground -
mounted solar energy systems. (ZCA19-05) (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by B Teague, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.e. 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) (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded
by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Development Services
Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4814. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
101 Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City code related to single-
family site development standards. (ZCA19-04) (Pass & Adopt)
Motion to pass & adopt Ordinance 19-4815. Moved by B Teague, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. 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. (Pass & Adopt)
Mayor Thrormorton noted the correspondence received. City Attorney Dilkes, City
Manager Fruin, and Senior Housing Inspector Laverman provided additional information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass & adopt Ordinance 19-4816. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from the Greater Iowa City Apartment
Association. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed.
(7 Ayes)
12. 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 M. Salih, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Other. (0 Ayes)
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Mayor Throgmorton noted the correspondence received. Neighborhood &
Development Services Director Hightshoe presented a power point. City Manager
Fruin provided additional information. Council member Thomas summarized his
email from the 12/12/19 Information Packet. The following individuals appeared:
Bruce Ayati, Jenn Wagner, Thomas Agran, Nancy Carlson, Austin Wu, UISG
Liasion and Sara Barron, Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition.
Motion to defer to 1/7/20. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (5 Ayes) Nays: Mims, Taylor.
Motion to accept correspondence from Austin Wu and Charlotte Lenkaitis,
Nancy Carlson, Sara Barron, Maryann Dennis, Andrew Martin, Leslie Schwalm,
Susan Futrell and Will Jennings, Susan Shullaw, Jesse Singerman, and Bruce
Ayati. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. 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.
Parks and 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.
Airport Zoning Board of Adiustment - One vacancy to fill a five-
year term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly
advertised)
Board of Adiustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1,
2020 - December 31, 2024. (Term expires for Constance Goeb)
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)
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2020. (Cheryll Clamon resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
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14. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Austin Wu, UISG Liaison, presented UISG updates.
15. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
16. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. City Attorney
C. City Clerk
City Staff thanked Mayor Throgmorton and Council member Cole for their time and
dedication while serving on City Council.
17. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:31 p.m. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Kellie FruefhGng, C itk Clerk
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 10, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 3, 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, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Russett, Knoche, Sovers,
Ford, Bockenstedt, Rackis, Weinard
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Review the Johnson County Mobile Home Task Force Report
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor and Council member Cole gave background information on why the task force
was convened and reviewed some of the 12 recommendations from the Task Force report. Individual
Council members expressed their views. Housing Administrator Rackis, City Manager Fruin, and Sara
Barron, Executive Director for the Affordable Housing Coalition and Mobile Home Task Force member
provided additional information.
Action: Staff will forward comments on the Johnson County Mobile Home Task Force's
recommendations to the Housing & Community Development Commission (HCDC) at their January or
February meeting. Staff's commentary along with any feedback from HCDC will subsequently be
forwarded to the City Council.
South District Form -Based Code Update
Neighborhood Services Director Hightshoe provided a brief background. Senior Planner Russett
presented a power point on the project goals for the form -based code and where the development
process is currently at. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [6.k, 6.1, 6.m]... Accepting Outlot for New Park in Peninsula, Naming New Park in Peninsula "Emma
Harvat Square Park", Emma Harvat Square Park Maintenance Agreement... Mayor Throgmorton
noted staff had requested deferral.
• [6.f, 6.j, 6.p]... Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019, Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Mainstream Voucher Program, Methane Feasibility Study... Mayor
Throgmorton mentioned he would like to discuss the items during the formal meeting.
• [6.c]... Personnel Policies Update - November 2019... Mayor Pro Tem Taylor noted she would be
requesting the item be removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration.
• [7.c]... Russell Haught: Olde Towne Village... Council member Salih asked the City Manager to
comment and respond to the correspondence received. City Manager Fruin provided information.
Action: Staff will respond to Mr. Haught regarding his ongoing concerns related to the private
detention basin in his neighborhood.
Council Work Session
December 3, 2019
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• [7.1]... Paul Wittau (x2): Sidewalk Snow Removal Policy and other Code Enforcement Issues...
Council member Salih asked for clarification of the maps. City Manager Fruin provided information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
• [6.j]... Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Mainstream Voucher Program... Council member
Salih thanked Housing Authority.
• [11]... Repeal Rental Permit Moratorium... Mayor Throgmorton noted he would be making a motion
to defer the item to 12/17.
Information Packet Discussion [November 21, November 271
➢ November 21 — No discussion.
➢ November 27
1. (IP5, Letter from Mediacom: Rate Adjustments) Mayor Throgmorton noted the letter
regarding rates.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 6:33 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
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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.
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)
61 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
7.i. 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 Issues
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: 6.f.
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, Teagu`.
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)--8J-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 Zoning Board of Ad'lustment = 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 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, Cit Clerk
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