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Home My WebLink About2021-01-19 AgendaSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041 If you Will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Fruehling at 319-356-5041, kellie-fruehling@iowa- cily.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. �fl(iYl Sovers bmcity (MSC— L,Or enP b e Lo -(-K- City Council Agenda ID ; I )-fir rtfShDtz Electronic 3 �� 1 --rued li n aJe l RegularFomial me - 1• 5 i January 19, 2021-7:00 PM CITY Of IOWA CITY P ( Zom �ng n www.icgov.org r,� W &W.Icgov.org (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting is being held because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of Council members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19. 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If you wish to use presentation materials with your comments, please provide them to the City Clerk at kellie-fruehling@iowa-city.org at least 24 hours before the meeting. Your materials will be presented for you. January 19, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1 Call to Order 2. Special Presentations .SarY, J�r,/iS� Q� 2.a. COVIDUpdate-Johnson County Public Health 5 � orrOAUI; � zncYv�ef 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. Budget/ Regular Work Session Minutes: January 5 3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: January 5 3.c. Budget Work Session Minutes: January 9 4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions 4.a. Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission: December 21 4.b. Community Police Review Board: December 8 (SEE RECOMMENDATION 4.c. Community Police Review Board: December 22 (SEE RECOMMENDATION) 4.d. Economic Development Committee: July 13 4.e. Parks & Recreation Commission: November 18 (SEE RECOMMENDATION) 4.f. Plannina & Zonina Commission: December 17 (SEE RECOMMENDATION) 4.g. Senior Center Commission: November 19 5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk) 5.a. Liquor License - Renewals 1. Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr. 2. Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 812 S. 1 st Ave. 3. Class C Liquor License for Baroncini LLC, dba Baroncini, 104 S. Linn St. 4. Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo -James, 118 E. Washington St. 5.b. Liquor License - Refund 1. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Red Bike Iowa City LLC, dba Billy's High Hat Diner, 630 Iowa Ave. 2. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for The Bandits LLC, dba EI Banditos, 327 E. Market St. January 19, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 2 6. Resolutions and Motions 6.a. November 2020 Disbursements Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $12,729,011.68 for the period of November 1 through November 30, 2020, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and permanently retained in the City Cleric's office in accordance with State Code. 6.b. Orchard Street Reconstruction ZI- 8 Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for construction of the Orchard Street Reconstruction Project. Comment The City of Iowa City must acquire rightof-way, fee title, permanent easements and/or temporary construction easements to construct the Orchard Street Reconstruction Project. The project generally includes full street reconstruction of Orchard Street from Benton Street to US Highway 1, sidewalk infill along the east side of Orchard Street, storm sewer improvements, water main replacements from Douglass Street to US Highway 1, and sanitary sewer main and manhole replacements from Benton Street to Douglass Street 6.c. North Westminster Storm Sewer Improvements 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 Shive-Hattery, Inc, of Iowa City, Iowa to provide engineering services for the North Westminster Storm Sewer Improvements Project. Comment This agenda item authorizes an agreement to provide consultant services for the North Westminster Storm Sewer Improvements Project. The total cost of the services is $163,400 and will be funded by the North Westminster Storm Sewer Upgrades account #M3633. 6.d. 2.I -IU American Legion Road - Scott Boulevard to Taft Avenue Resolution approving a 28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Johnson County regarding improvements to American Legion Road - Scott Boulevard to Taft Avenue. Comment This resolution approves a Chapter 28E agreement with Johnson County, Iowa regarding improvements to American Legion Road. The purpose of this agreement is for the City to obtain permission from the County to improve those portions of American Legion Road lying within County right-of-way from the east right-of-way line of Eastbrook Street to its intersection with the centerline of Taft Avenue. January 19, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3 Zi -rI 6.e. 2019-2020 Annual Sanitary Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation Construction Resolution accepting the worts for the 2019-2020 Annual Sanitary Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation Construction Project. Comment: The project has been completed by Insituform Technologies USA of Chesterfield, Missouri, in substantial in 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: $ 420,000.00 • Project Bid Received: $ 267,781.00 • Project Actual Cost: $ 255,770.50 7. Setting Public Hearings 7.a. Aooeal of Historic Preservation Commission Decision Motion setting a public hearing for February 2, 2021 on an appeal to the City Council of the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the original siding at 1133 E. Court Street in the Longfellow Historic District. Comment: Gosia and Adam Clore have appealed the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace or cover the original siding at 1133 E. Court Street The application requested replacement of the original siding without regard for its condition. 7.b. Rezonina - South of Kennedv Pkwv & West of Camp Cardinal Blvd Motion setting a public hearing for February 2, 2021 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning properly located south of Kennedy Parkway and west of Camp Cardinal Blvd from Interim Development -Research Park (ID -RP) zone to Rural Residential (RR -1), High Density Single -Family (RS -12), Low Density Multi - Family (RM -12), and Medium Density Multi -Family (RM -20) for approximately 27.19 acres of land. (RE720-0013) Comment At its meeting on January 7, 2021 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning by a vote of 7-0 subject to oonditions requiring substantial compliance with the concept plan for the townhouse -style, mutt4amily dwellings; development of a landscaping plan; incorporation of traffic calming devices; construction of a 5' sidewalk along Camp Cardinal Blvd; and the development of a woodland management plan. January 19, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4 7.c. American Legion Road Improvements Resolution setting a public hearing on February 2, 2021 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the American Legion Road Improvements Project (STP -U-3715(666} -70-52), directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on file for public inspection Comment: This Project generally includes the reoonstruction of American Legion Road from Scott Boulevard to Taft Avenue. The estimated construction cost is $7,850,000 and will be funded by STBG funds and General Obligation Bonds. 8. Correspondence 8.a. Jake Story: Council Meeting Viewing online 8.b. Preliminary Plan to Restructure (CPD: Alex Kachingwe, Amy Charles (Staff response includedl 8.c. Affordable Housing Committee: Maria Padron [Staff response induct Theresa Lewis 8.d. Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: Annexation Policy Recommendation 8.e. Sean McRoberts: White supremacist attacks on government 8.f. Establish "No Parkin Anv Time" prohibition on the cul-de-sac of Little Creek Lane Q� End of Consent Calendar -er Aeon: r kn✓vin/�vI(,- l/( LC'> 9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM] Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information" item at the end of the meeting agenda. January 19, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 5 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 offered before the close of the public hearing. 10.a. Rezoning - 700, 710.720, and 730 S. Dubuque Street and 220 Lafayette Street Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.9 acres of land located at 700, 710, 720, 730 S. Dubuque Street & 220 Lafayette Street from Community Commercial (CC -2) and Intensive Commercial (CI -1) to Riverfront Crossing - Central Crossings (RFC -CX) zone. (RE720-0011) Comment: At its December 17 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Signs absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning subject to conditions related to making improvements along the west bank of the Ralston Creek frontage and provision of a sanitary sewer easement at a location to be determined by the City Engineer. Approval will allow for future development of the subject property in conformance with the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan. 1. Public Hearing 2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration) Action Y -Y I i YYl , �� n i ��, -7 O sr 10.b. Rezoning - 410 and 412 N. Clinton Street Ordinance rezoning property located at 410-412 North Clinton Street from High Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -44) to RM - 44 with a Historic District Overlay (RM -44 / OHD). (RE720-0009) (Second Consideration) Comment At its meeting on December 10, 2020 the Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval of this local landmark rezoning. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at its meeting on December 17, 2020. Staff requests e)q)edited action. Lc..�cti v'e 7� ODY�si aercc fit' c" - t v -' r 4 s Tei n e (- 7% S ZCAA-TT — 1Y1i"\,s f —FhoYl 0,5 -7 I) 121 January 19, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 6 10.c. Rezoning at 400 N. Clinton Stand 112 E. Davenport St Ordinance conditionally rezoning approArnately 12,000 square feet of land located at 400 N. Clinton Street and 112 E. Davenport Street to Planned High Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zone. (REZ20-0008) (Pass & Adopt) Comment At its meeting on October 15, 2020 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning by a vote of 5-1 (Townsend dissenting) subject to a condition that requires substantial compliance with the site plan and elevations dated July 1, 2020 if any PRM bonus provisions or minor adjustments are requested for the properly. Peferredfrom 1/520211 Action: k o rna S of i k i 1 o a -r 10.d. Zoning Code Amendment - PRM Zone Bonus Provisions Ordinance ZI - 4R Li Ordinance to amend Title 14 Zoning to allow minor adjustments in Planned High Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zones for new construction projects which involve preserving a separate historic structure. (RE720-0005) (Pass & Adopt) Comment At its October 15 meeting, by a vote of 6.0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment Approval will allow minor adjustments to zoning regulations for new construction projects in PRM zones which involve preserving a separate historic structure. The purpose is to incentiv ze the designation of 410-412 N. Clinton Street as a local historic landmark, which would occur in conjunction with the redevelopment of 400 N. Clinton Street and 112 E. Davenport Street. The amendment may also incentivize future historic preservation efforts. [Deferred from 1/5/2021] FI Sr January 19, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 7 Regular Formal Agenda 11. Mercer Aquatic Center Pool Dehumidification System Improvements 2i " 13 Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Mercer Aquatic Center Pool Dehumidification System Improvements Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Cleric to post notice to bidders, and fixing time f >ra and place for receipt of bids. Comment The Mercer Aquatic Center Pod Dehumidification System Improvements Project includes heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and dehumidification upgrades to the Mercer Aquatic Center and Scanlon Gymnasium. The estimated construction cost is $440,000 and will be funded by Account #R4369 — Mercer Park Pool Dehumidification / Tuckpointing. 1. Public Hearing Amon UO U"OL . 177 W ,ruts 7 Jr.J 12. Mercer Aquatic Center Masonry and Skylight Repairs Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Mercer Aquatic Center Masonry and Skylight Repairs Project, establishing amount of bid security to acoompany each bid, S directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place emu, for receipt of bids. Comment The Mercer Aquatic Center Masonry and Skylight Repairs Project includes masonry repairs and tuckpointing on the Mercer Aquatic Center interior and exterior brick fagade. The project will also address the moisture issues from the Kahwll skylight system and rusted lintels around the doors, windows and above the columns in the courtyard. The estimated oonstrudw oost is $135,000 and will be funded by Account #R4369 — Mercer Park Pod Dehumidification / Tuc kpointing. 1. Public Hearing Action: (2- (-0 S -P— '� 7 VIN January 19, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 8 13. Human Rights Ordinance Update 2-1 - `� 5 Ordinance Amending Title 2 of the City Code, entitled "Human Rights," to update methods of service allowed. (Second Consideration) eff, 14. 21 -IS Comment Certified mail was once the preferred method of ensuring delivery of important documents. Certified mail, however, often involves significant delay, as recipients do not timely retrieve it Ding the COMD-19 crisis, it has become apparent that email service would expedite the investigative process while remaining safe, secure, and verifiable. This ordinance adds the options of setvice by email and personal service. Staff Jited action. war ve z (2onsrde r-a:f1 n % il - ryt rns I or Action: A --r- — YA ruts Lk)e i U:e - , -7/(-) TIF agreement for College St. redevelopment Resolution approving Agreement for Private Redevelopment by and between The City of Iowa City, Iowa, Tailwind College Street, LLC, and Tailwind College Street IC, LLC Comment This resolution is for a development agreement with the Tailwind Group for a mclevelopment project on the 100 block of E. College street. The project includes historic preservation, reactivating commercial space on the Ped Mall, a new home for Riverside Theatre, oorufixtion of an 11 -story LEED Gold oeMed apartment building and a more than $1.8 million contribution to the affordable housing fund. In exchange fix the pubic benefits fisted above, the developer would receive a maximum TIF rebate of $12.25 million over 15 years. Aciorr 1-3-en�,vs� 34 k , 7h) U VT ZI _ Ll � 9 6�, 15. Rezonina at 109. 111. 115. 117, and 121 E. Colleae St. - Local Historic Landmark Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.55 acres of property from Central Business (CB -10) zone to CB -10 with a Historic District Overlay (CB - 1 0/OHD) for property located at 109,111, 115,117, and 121 E. College Street. (RE720-02) (Pass & Adopt) Comment At its meeting on May 14, 2020 the Historic Preservation Commission determined that the properties meet the requirenxNTts for local landmark designation. At its meeting on May 21, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning by a vote of 7-0. Pefened from 12/1/20 and 1/5M1] January 19, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 9 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. Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four year term. April 6, 2021- April 7, 2025. (Term expires for Melissa Jensen) 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 tern. Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (George Nelson resigned) LTi 20=. 1 Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Formerly advertised) Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year tern, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Term expired for Ernie Cox) Board of Appeals (Licensed Electrician) - One vacancy to fill a five- year term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Term expired for John Forman Gay) Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St) - One vacancy to fill a three-year terrn, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Tern expired for Esther Baker) Historic Preservation Commission (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2020 -June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Thomas Agran) January 19, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 10 Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope resigned) Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (Blake Winter resigned) Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Terre expired for Kyla Paterson) Vacancies will remain open until filled. 18. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) 19. City Council Information 20. Report on Items from City Staff a. City Manager b. Assistant City Manager C. City Attorney d. City Clerk 21. Adjourn January 19, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 11