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Home My WebLink About2021-02-02 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 Freehling at 319-356-5041, kellie-fruehling(aD-iowa- city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your arc t.i n So\/ecS f7 loo roc SfoY-) I I ISS access needs. Iowa City City Council Agenda Elecbmic U I SCS Regular Formal February 2, 2021- 7:00 PM Zoom Meeting Pladbrrn www.icgov.org Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) -e r) -e � r CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org 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. February 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1 =E�. (r ( 0 rY-) 1. Call to Order 2. Proclamations 2.a. Black History Month --_1_1cxle r 1-L-cScCL'a_. 0'C i Yn 2.b. National Gun Violence Survivors Week:�I q I 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. Regular Work Session Minutes: January 19 3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: Januar 4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions 4.a. Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission: January 7 4.b. Airport Commission: November 12 4.c. Airport Commission: November 30 4.d. Airport Commission: December 10 4.e. Historic Preservation Commission: November 12 41 Historic Preservation Commission: December 10 (SEE RECOMMENDATION) 4.g. Housing & Community Development Commission: November 19 4.h. Human Rights Commission: November 24 4.i. Planning & Zoning Commission: January 7 (SEE RECOMMENDATION) 4J. Public Art Advisory Committee: December 3 5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk) 5.a. Liquor License -Renewals 1. Class C Liquor License for 2 -Tone, Inc., dba Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St. 5.b. Liquor License - New 1. Class E Liquor License for Urban Fuel LLC, dba Urban Fuel Express, 2580 Moss Ridge Rd. 5.c. Liquor License - Ownership Change 1. Class C Liquor License for 2 -Tone, Inc., dba Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St. February 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 2 5.d. Cigarette Permit New Z - Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits to the following: 1. Urban Fuel LLC, dba Urban Fuel Express, 2580 Moss Ridge Rd. -2-1-1-1 2. Corridor Underground Entertainment, dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. 6. Resolutions and Motions 6.a. December 2020 Disbursements Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $12,942,242.23 for the period of December 1 through December 31, 2020, 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. 6.b. Procurement of Pool Dehumidification Unit Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of One (1) Packaged Pool Dehumidification Unit for the Mercer Aquatic Center Pool Dehumidification System Improvements Project. Comment This agenda item will approve the procurement of one (1) Packaged Pool Dehumidification Unit that needs to be purchased for- the Mercer Aquatic Center Pool Dehumidification System Improvements Project. The first-year service contract will also be included. The project includes Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and dehumidification upgrades to the MercerAquatic-Center. 6.c. Melrose Court Sewer Repair Z 1-1 g Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Anderson Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa to provide engineering consultant services for the Melrose Court Sewer Repair Project. Comment This amendment authorizes Anderson Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. to finish the design of the Melrose Court Sewer Repairs Prgect with some minor revisions to the soope of services within the November 16, 2016 Consultant Agreement and the December 5, 2017 Amendment No. 1. The flee forAmendment No. 2 is $25,750. The total compensation fix oonsultant services, as amended, will be $126,800. February 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3 •• ZI-r01 Scott Boulevard Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Scott Boulevard Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Project Comment Bids fbr this project were opened on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 and the following bids were received: Dave Schmitt Const. Co. Cedar Rapids, IA Boomerang Corp Anamosa, IA Maxwell Construction Iowa City, IA Cornerstone Excavating Washington, IA Langman Const Rods Island, IL Legacy Corp. of IL East Moline, IL Portzen Constr c on Dubuque, IA J & K Contracting Urbandale, IA Engineer's Estimate Base Bid Alternate #1 $ 982,104.70 $469,207.66 $1,037,340.00 $421,688.00 $1,043,162.65 $592,088.00 $1,155,637.00 $392,698.00 $1,225,881.51 $368,292.00 $1,526,701.85 $287,197.40 Nor -Responsive Bid Non -Responsive Bid $1,660,000.00 Public Works and Engineering recommends award of the contract to Dave Schmitt Construction of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in the amount of $1,451,312.36 which includes Alternate #1. The project will be funded by Wastewater revenue funds. February 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4 21 — —0 6.e. I_dyllwild Stormwater Drainage Diversion Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Idyllwild Stormwater Drainage Diversion Project. Comment Bids for this project were opened on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 and the following bids were received: Maxwell Construcfion Iowa City, IA $480,342.00 Bockenstedt Excavating Iowa City, IA $ 502,532.50 Legacy Corporation East Moline, IL $ 547,152.50 Needham Excavating Waloott, to $ 552,515.00 Tschiggfiie Excavating Dubuque, to $ 696,630.00 Dave Schmitt Construction Cedar Rapids, to Non -Responsive Bid Cornerstone Excavating Washington, IA Non-Res� Bid Engineer's Estimate $ 559,000.00 Public Works and Engineering recommends award of the contract to Maxwell Construction of Iowa City, Iowa. The project will be funded by Account #P3976 — Idyllwild Drainage. 61 Augusta Place Bird Proofing Resolution accepting the work for the Augusta Place Bird Proofing Project. Comment The project has been completed by Mintum, Inc. of Brooklyn, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City Engineer. • Project Estimated Cost $ 65,000.00 • Project Bid Received: $ 62,400.00 • ProjectActual Cost: $ 84,159.00 February 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 5 7. Setting Public Hearings 7.a. Rezoning - 2525 Highlander Place Motion setting a public hearing for February 16, 2021 on an ordinance rezoning approximately acres of land located at 2525 Highlander Place to Highway Commercial with a Historic District Overlay (OHD/CH-1). (RE720-0014). Comment At its meeting on January 14, 2021 the Historic Preservation recommended approval of this local landmark rezoning. On January 21, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission also reoommended approval. 7.b. Maximum Property Tax Levy ZZ Resolution setting a public hearing on setting the maximum property tax levy for certain levies for the proposed budget ending June 30, 2022. Comment Cities are required to hold a public hearing to set a ma)amum property tax levy for certain levies. 7.c. Collector Well Nos. 3 and 4 Rehabilitation Resolution setting a public hearing on February 16, 2021 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Collector Well Nos. 3 and 4 Rehabilitation Project, directing City Cleric to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on file for public inspection. Comment The Collector Well Nos. 3 and 4 Rehabilitation Project generally includes cleaning the six (6) lateral lines within the collector wells with pre and post testing to increase the available source water production and to rebuild two (2) of the well pumps. The estimated project cost is $620,000 and will be funded Water revenues. Correspondence 8.a. Diana Russo: COVID Vaccine Availability rStaff response indudedl 8.b. Laura Crossett MLK Day Events and Ackr towledgemertts 8.c. Elisa Hemandez Perez: Preliminary Plan to Restructure the Police Action: M i KV1 End of Consent Calendar 0 February 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 6 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. 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 dose of the public hearing. 10.a. Rezoning - South of Kennedy Pkwv & West of Camp Cardinal Blvd Ordinance conditionally rezoning property 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. (REZ20-0013) 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 conditions requiring substantial compliance with the concept plan for the townhouse -style, multifamily dwellings; development of a landscaping plan; incorporation of traffic calming devices; construction of a 6 sidewalk along Camp Cardinal Blvd; and the development of a woodland management plan. 1. Public Hearing 2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration) ��1 i w1�; �l Action: srY�� February 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 7 ZI - L- N-7 10.b. 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. (REZ20-0011) (Second Consideration) Comment: At its December 17 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Signs absent), file 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 sews- easement at a location to be determined by the City Engineer. Approval will allow ibrfuture development of the subject property in conformance with the Downtown and Rive *ont Crossings Master Plan. Applicant has requestedaction. ence included in Council clket i/.JQi1r2�� cdr�Sl'CPf �Z'h(�Y�—r1'1',�11�5[%�-moi i'1�0,° ll Action: n pa�A-rT - it a 10 I r -\.p t-) rv) r ✓ ,Q i ! ,n c c, i I��', eta, Reccl (S Regular Formal Agenda J 11. Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission Decision Deciding the appeal to the City Council of the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to �eZ 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 ibr its condition. Correspondence included in Council packet 1. Public Hearing Action: MOO - C -Y-) +n cry -1 1 vt.C,t-P_ -�D '241 (P i )'OAS 2. Consider a Motion February 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 8 12. American Legion Road Improvements Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the American Legion Road Improvements Project (STP - U -3715(666)-70-52), 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. Comment This Project generally includes the reconstruction 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. 1. Public Hearing 2. Consider a Resolution Action: �r F(A Lts n/i , rK s , 7 / (-) a -T i ZS 13. Law Enforcement Liaison Partnership Agreement Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an Agreement with CommUnity and Foundation 2, Inc. for 5 Law Enforcement Liaison Support Comment This agreement formalizes a partnership between the ag pa p City of Iowa City, Foundation 2 and CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank for a Law Enforoement Liaison position to be employed by CommUnity as part of their 24/7/365 Mobile Crisis service. The position is partially grant funded by the Mental Healti-Osability Services of the East Cental Region organization. It aims to increase access to mental health resources, divert those in need from hospitalization and jail and bolster the CVs utilization of CommUniVs a fisting Mobile Crisis service. 14, 1� 1y Yl Gig �L`� ),I �1 O Purchase of 931 6th Ave. Resolution approving a purchase agreement for a property located at 931 6th Avenue for flood mitigation. Sze Comment Staff has negotiated a purchase agreement to acquire 931 6th Ave. for � �� p 9 cq x $65,000 from the owner's estate. Ralston Creeks runs through the property, and it is located within the 100 -year floodplain. Staff proposes to demolish the house and maintain it as green space as part of its flood mitigation measures. Action: Iii i MS ✓7.J February 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 9 15. Assessment Schedule �1 -✓Z� Resolution adopting an assessment schedule of unpaid mowing, dean -up of property, snow removal, sidewalk repair, and stop box repair charges and directing the Clerk to certify the same to the Johnson County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes. Comment The City has the authority under Iowa Code §364.136 to assess the nuisance abatement costs in the same manner as a property tax. This resolution allows the City Clerk to oa* to the Johnson County Treasurer the abatement cost to be assessed against the property. This assessment is being pursued only after the City took many steps to resolve the matter. The City notified the homeowners to abate the nuisance (for example, to remove slow from the sidewalk) and after the homeowner did not take action to abate the nuisance, the City abated the nuisance and billed the owner. After being billed at least Wce, these owners still have not paid the abatement costs. The City has sent a letter to the homeowner giving them rxAce that this resolution would be on the agenda, a copy of which is attached to the resolution. No interest will be charged if the owner pays within 30 days of the first required publication. Attached as an exhibit to the resolution is a list of the properties that will be assessed and the amount that will be assessed. Action: ry1; rvi�C rl i logCa rV 1, ctS 16. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years c f 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 Cleric's office. Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four year term. April 6, 2021- April 7, 2025. (Term expires for Melissa Jensen) Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, Manch 9, 2021. 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 term, 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) February 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 10 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 (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Thomas Agran) 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) Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (George Nelson resigned) Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Kyla Paterson) Vacancies will remain open until filled. 17. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) 18. City Council Information 19. Report on Items from City Staff a. City Manager b. Assistant City Manager C. City Attorney d. City Clerk 20. Adjourn :1 / O r- 7/ CD I O ; uq February 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 11 Late Handouts Distributed Z- 1—Zt (Date) � r i CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa S2240-1826 (3 19) 3 56-5 000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org City Council Agenda — February 2, 2021 — Regular Formal Meeting Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on Monday. Late Handout(s): Consent Calendar Item 10 Planning & Zoning Items: Item 10.b. Rezoning - 700, 710, 720, and 730 S. Dubuque Street and 220 Lafayette Street: Correspondence from Martha Norbeck [Staff response included] Late Handouts Distributed 2-2-ZI (Date) 11 r 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 - February 2, 2021 - Regular Formal Meeting Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on Monday. Late Handout(s): Regular Agenda Item 15. Assessment Schedule (See updated Exhibit A)