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Home My WebLink About2021-03-02 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 Fruehling at 319-356-5041, kellie-fruehling(cbiowa- city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Frt,ti � bwa City °n rOe b� City Council Agenda � r TJ I kl o Elecl +onic � � �'rueG, I Regular Formal March 2, 2021-7:00 PM Cl W�QWA CITY Uo�e rs Zoom Meeting Platform "�"�" gcv.org Ko oc he, www.iaaov.oru Electronic Meeting (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. March 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1 Call to Order 2. Proclamations � 2.a. International Women's Day & Women's History Month i3�o f� 6cC_ e Pf' Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 4-8) J Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended 3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk) 3.a. Regular Work Session Minutes: February 16 3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: February 16 4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions 4.a. Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: February 4 4.b. Historic Preservation Commission: January 14 4.c. Housing & Community Development Commission: January 21 4.d. Park & Recreation Commission: January 13 5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk) 5.a. Liquor License -Renewals 1. Class C Liquor License for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St. 2. Outdoor Service Area for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St. 5.b. Liquor License -Ownership Change 1. Class C Liquor License for Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant LLC, dba Formosa, 221 E. College St. 6. Resolutions and Motions 6.a. January 2021 Disbursements Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $11,035,298.02 for the period of January 1 through January 31, 2021, 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. March 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 2 6.b. AFSCME (Mixed) Tentative Agreement Motion to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and AFSCME Local #183 (Mixed). Comment This is a five-year agreement for fiscal years 2022-2026. The agreement establishes wage settlements for the first four years and includes a wage reopener for the final year. The agreements also identifies prohibited subjects to be removed from the agreement and deletes the Side Letter titled "Appendix D Classification Review Process." 6.c. AFSCME (Transit) Tentative Agreement Motion to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and AFSCME Local #183 (Transit). Comment This is a five-year agreement for fiscal years 2022-2026. The agreement establishes wage and insurance settlements for the first four years and induces a wage and insurance re -opener for the final year. The agreement also deletes the Side Letter titled "Appendix D Classification Review Process." 6.d. Facilitator Agreement for Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission Z - `f 4 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 Jesse Case to provide facilitation services to the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Comment: This agenda item authorizes an agreement to provide facilitation services to the Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission for an estimated period of 16 months. The total cost of the services is $64,000 and will be funded by the Black Lives Matter account#10210410. 7. Setting Public Hearings 7.a. FY2021 Budget Amendment Public Hearing �1 Resolution setting public hearing on amending the FY2021 Operating Budget. Comment This resolution sets a public hearing for Mare 16, 2021 to amend the FY2021 operating budget. Information will be available to the public on March 2, 2021. March 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3 7.b. FY2022 Budget Public Hearing 2-1 " Lf 8 Resolution setting a public hearing on March 16, 2021 to discuss the proposed FY2022 Operating Budget, the proposed three-year Financial Plan for FY2021 - FY2023, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan 2021 - 2025. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing on Mardi 16, 2021 to discuss the FY2022 proposed operating Budget, the three-year Financial Plan for FY2021 - FY2023 and multi-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 2021- 2025. Detailed information on the budget will be available for public inspection on March 2, 2021. 7.c. Setting Bond Public Hearing - $10,200,000 General Obligation Bonds 2I - ` Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $10,200,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for essential corporate purposes) and providing for publication of notice thereof. Comment This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 pm on March 16, 2021 to receive public comment regarding issuance of up to $10,200,000 General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish notice of hearing. 7.d. Setting Bond Public Hearing - $700,000 General Obligation Bonds Z I -5U Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes) and providing for publication of notice thereof. 7.e. Z-1-5 I Comment This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 pm on March 16, 2021 to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $700,000 General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish notice of hearing. Settina Bond Public Hearina - $700.000 General Obligation Bonds Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes) and providing for publication of notice thereof. Comment This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 pm on March 16, 2021 to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $700,000 General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish notice of hearing. March 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4 21-5 2 71 Establishing Tax Abatement Area Resolution determining the necessity of and setting a public hearing on a proposed Highway Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan. Comment The proposed Highway Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan designates areas of the City along Highway 6 and Highway 1 wherein certain building improvements or new conshK;bon may be eligible for limited property tax exemptions for a period of three years. 7.g. Asphalt Resurfacing 2021 Resolution setting a public hearing on March 16, 2021 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2021 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. Comment This annual project involves asphalt resurfacing and chip sealing of various streets and C"wned parking lots throughout Iowa City. The estimated cost for this project is $2,700,000 and will be funded by the General Fund, Road Use taxes and General Obligation bond proceeds. 7.h. Melrose Avenue / IWV Road — Highway 218 to Hebl Avenue -2- Improvement Resolution setting a public hearing on March 16, 2021 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Melrose Avenue / IWV Road — Highway 218 to Hebl Avenue Improvement Project (STP -U-3715(668} -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 s a joint project with Johnson County that will be let through the Iowa DOT. The projed will reconstruct Melrose Avenue/IWV Road from Highway 218 to Hebl Avenue. In addition, water main will be extended along Melrose Avenue / IWV Road from Slothower Road to the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center. The estimated cost of construction is $5,100,000. The City's estimated portion is $2,700,000 and will be funded with Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program funding, General Obligation bond proceeds and Landfill revenues. March 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 5 Ti. Melrose Court Sewer Improvements Resolution setting a public hearing on March 16, 2021 on the project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Melrose Court Sewer Improvements Construction 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 This project generally includes: sanitary sewer pipes, sanitary sewer manholes, sanitary sewer service reconnection, sanitary sewer abandonment, storm sewer pipes, storm sewer intakes and manholes, storm sewer abandonment, street pavement, driveways, and sidewalk The estimated construction cost is $525,000 and will be funded by storm water and wastewater funds. 7j. 2021 Tree Planting 2 - 5 Resolution setting a public hearing on March 16, 2021 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2021 Tree Planting 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. • - -••a••c ••a.i- •• • ter. .i• •.i cm io •• Foster Road,.•k. Dme, Sugar•. Circle, Manitou Mission Point Road, Arch Rock Road, Akjonquin Road and Scott Boulc-vard. The estimated • • c• cost . $207,ODO. and will be funded by $200,000 General fund and 111 Climate Action 7.k. City Park Ball Field Improvements Z 1-57 Resolution setting a public hearing on March 16, 2021 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the City Park Ball Field Improvements 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. Comment This project generally includes the naplacernerd of ball field fencing at City Park The estimated cost for this project is $147,000 and will be funded by the Citys General Fund. 8. Correspondence 8.a. Housing and Community Development Commission Chair, Maria Padron: Utilities Shutoff Moratorium March 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 6 End of Consent Calendar ,fiction: i 0-"10Y-/ scL' k . -7/0 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 indined 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 - 2525 Highlander Place Z I - `+ R qOrdinance rezoning property located at 2525 Highlander Place to Highway Commercial (CH -1) to CH -1 with a Historic District Overlay (OHD/CH-1). (RFJ20-0014). (Second Consideration) Commend: 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 5m Comm also neoommerided approval. Staff requests e�pedited t �- ve :)� (01-) — rVA ,1 ✓LLS Action:OPc�— b4rYV�S S J Regular Formal Agenda 11. Restaurant Definition Change for Outdoor Service Areas An ordinance amending Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions," to revise the definition of "restaurant" for Outdoor Service Areas. (First Consideration) Comment Outdoor Service Areas on private property where beer or liquor is to be soli, served, carried or consumed by the public are considered as part of the licensed premises are regulated as an addendum to the liquor licensing process established in Title 4. This ordinance aligns Iowa City's definition of restaurant in that Title with those of a fulFser Am food establishment as oertiried by the Johnson County Health Department Action: ff) CL h M i 0/1 S -7/ n r—r FT - March 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 7 12. Abandoned Vehicle Towing Process 2-1-43S-0 Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles," to provide that the process for towing, impounding, and reclaiming of abandoned vehicles is consistent with the Iowa Code. (Second Consideration) :.i. 1 ..:- i . .- i - iWMETHINaTilm. .. ... .. a. .� of 10 .. .- ... ias u.i. . .. . Z.ll A Attica: DA -A -F7 — — JT 13. Resolution accepting dedication of right -0f -way 2 I "� Resolution accepting the dedication of right-of-way adjacent to Lot 8, Block 4, St. Matthias Addition. o D , Comment: City Council recently vacated and audxxize the conveyance of some 1,444.79 square feet of alley right-of-way to Wade Investments to facilitate redevelopment of 1120 N Dodge Street. In the course of reviewing a site plan for this project, Staff determined that approximately 100 square feet of land should be rededicated as public right-of-way to facilitate a safer traffic circulation pattern. J 14. Council Appointments Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated 14.a. Board ofAdiustment Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Term expired for Ernie Cox) Action: �-Y - r� d tl,e i+ � March 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 8 • 0,11i' i .i: CiLL - 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. Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. May 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021. (Zephan Hazel] resigned) Correspondence included in Council packet Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term Upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Maria Bruno resigned) Correspondence included in Council padket. Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 13, 2021. 16. 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. Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term. April 6,2021- April 7, 2025. (Term expires for Melissa Jensen) Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Formerly advertised) 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) March 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 9 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. (Tenn expired for Thomas Agran) Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope resigned) Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Effective 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) k1 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 S�1 h w1 i rv�5 -7 (� March 2, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 10 Late Handouts Distributed 3-1- ZI (Date) rlll�� CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Strcct Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319)356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org City Council Agenda - March 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 6 Resolutions and Motions Item 6.d. Facilitator Agreement for Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: See correspondence from Nicholas Theisen.