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April 6, 2021 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1
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Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Arab Amedcan Heritage Month - Lew ,tea r, A �u ssa
J 2.b. Fair Housing Month - i r=xc;_rAd«rns 4- i lei t rn_er
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2.d. National Service Recognition Day - x„10. rYlark os►�
2.e. Week of the Young Chid _s I ocs-ne Ter,-;
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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 Cleric)
3.a. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: March 16
3.b. Regular Work Session Minutes: March 16
3.c. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: March 16
3.d. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: March 23
3.e. Special Work Session Minutes: March 23
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Airport Commission: January 14
4.b. Board of Adjustment: December 9
4.c. Histodc Preservation Commission: January 28
4.d. Historic Preservation Commission: February 11
4.e. Housina & Community Development Commission: February 18
41 Human Rights Commission: January 26
4.g. Human Rights Commission: February 23
4.h. Library Board of Trustees: February 25
4.i. Parks & Recreation Commission: February 10
4.j. Planning & Zoning Commission: January 21
4.k. Planning & Zoning Commission: February 18
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa City LLC, dba Graze,
115 E. College St.
2. Class C Liquor License for Troon Beverages Inc., dba
Finkbine Goff Course, 1380 Melrose Ave.
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3. Outdoor Service Area for Troon Beverages Inc., dba
Finkbine Goff Course, 1380 Melrose Ave.
4. Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba
Deadwood, The, 6 S. Dubuque St.
5. Special Class C Liquor License for Alternative Sport
Enterprises LLC, dba Hatchet Jaci 's, 101 Highway 1 West
6. Special Class C Liquor License for Marcus Midwest, LLC,
dba Sycamore Cinema, 1602 Sycamore St.
5.b. Liquor License - New
1. Special Class C Liquor License for AP Ventures LC, dba
Marco's Island, 121 N. Linn St.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. February 2021 Disbursements
Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $9,488,786.44
for the period of February 1 through February 28, 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.
Ecological Restoration -Terry Trueblood and Whispering
Meadows
Resolution authorizing the procurement of The Terry Trueblood
Recreation Area Ecological Enhancement & Restoration of
Woodlands and Whispering Meadows Wetland Paris Ecological
Restoration.
Comment This resolution will authorize the ecological enhancement and woodland
restoration at two locations within the Iowa City parks system. Restoration locations will
include Terry Trueblood Recreation Area and Whispering Meadows Wetland Park.
Combined area of both sites is approArnately 58.5 acres. Funding for this project has
been obtained with two REAP grants. The REAP Grant for the Terry Trueblood
restoration is $200,000.00 and the Whispering Meadows restoration is $90,500.00.
Funds are also available in the 10530225-473010 line of the budget if grant numbers
need supplement
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6.c. Interim City Attorney
zt S" Resolution approving the appointment of Sue Dulek as Interim City
Attorney for the City of Iowa City.
Comment: City Attorney Eleanor Dilkes announced her retirement effective April 16,
2021. It is anticipated there will be a gap between her retirement date and the effective
date of a new hire for the City Attorney position. This resolution appoints First Assistant
City Attorney, Sue Dulek, as Interim City Attorney effective April 17, 2021 until a
permanent City Attorney is appointed by the City Council.
6.d. Battery Electric Bus Purchase Agreement
Resolution authorizing the procurement of four (4) 40 Foot Battery
Electric Buses and three (3)180 kW Dual Charging Stations for
the City of Iowa City Transportation Services Division.
Comment This Resolution will approve the procurement of four (4) 40 Foot Battery
Electric Buses to replace four (4) diesel powered transit buses at the end of their useful life,
and also the procurement of three (3) Associated Charging Stations for the City of Iowa
City Transportation Services Division. This purchase will exceed the $150,000
spending authority of the City Manager, thereby requiring Council approval. The buses
and 12 -Year Extended Battery Warranties will cost $4,358,156. The cost for the charging
equipment is $284,000) for three (3) dual plug-in 180 kW Charging Stations, for a total of
$4,642,156. The City has received $3,017,280 in Low or No Emission Grantfunding
from the Federal Transit Administration and $398,820 in Iowa DOT Grant Funding to use
towards this purchase, with $1,226,056 as the remaining local share.
6.e. FilmScene-Chauncey Swan Park Agreement
21 Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign an agreement with
FilmScene to show films in Chauncey Swan Park.
Comment This agreement provides $50,000 in funding to FilmScene to be used to
purchase equipment for outdoor movies in Chauncey Swan Park. The movies will be
presented in partnership with Summer of the Arts and Iowa City Parks and Recreation
and will be free to the public beginning in the 2021 season.
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6.f. American Legion Road Utility Easements
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attest to a non-exclusive and partial assignment of easements
to MidAmerican Energy Company in connection with the
American Legion Road Improvement Project.
Comment MidAmencan Energy will be undergrounding overhead electicfacilbes in
connection with the Citys American Legion Road Improvement Project - Scott Blvd. to
Taft. The City acquired public utility easements from adjoining property owners hat will
allow for the placement of public utilities, including MidAmerican's electric and gas
facilities. This assignment will clarify that MidAmerican has such easement rights.
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Sale of 2131 Taylor Dr.
21 "fig Resolution setting public hearing for April 20, 2021, on a proposal
to convey a single-family home located at 2131 Taylor Drive.
Comment The South District Home Investment Partnership Program is an effort
by the City to encourage home ownership and reinvestment in designated
neighborhoods. The City purchased a duplex at 2129-2131 Taylor Dr.,
rehabilitated it, converted it to a 2 -unit condominium, and has received an offer
from an income -eligible family to buy the unit at 2131 Taylor Dr. for $133,500.
7.b. Transit Funding Application
ZI " Resolution setting a public hearing for the May 4th, 2021 City Council
meeting regarding the FY2O22 Iowa Department of Transportation
Consolidated Transit Funding Application for Iowa City Transit.
Comment The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County will be filing a
consolidated transit funding application on behalf of Iowa City Transit with the Iowa
Department of Transportation. This is an annual process that Iowa City undertakes,
outlining federal funds requested for operating and capital expenses and ensures
projects become eligible for potential use of federal funds. In accordance with statutory
requirements, this resolution will set the public hearing for the May 4th, 2021 City Council
meeting. A notice will be published announcing the date of the hearing.
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8. 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.
9. 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.
9.a.
Annexation - Finkbine
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Resolution to annex approximately 3.61 acres of land located near
the intersection of Finkbine Commuter Drive and Melrose Avenue
conditioned upon a 28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City
and the City of University Heights, approving the 28E Agreement
and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Cleric to attest the
28E Agreement. (ANN20-0002)
Comment At its February 18, 2021 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this annexation. Approval will incorporate the
subject property into the City limits, pending approval from the state's City Development
Board. The resolution will also approve the 28E Agreement with University Heights on
which the annexation is conditioned.
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9.b. Rezoning - Finkbine
Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 6.12 acres of land
located near the intersection of Finkbine Commuter Drive and
Melrose Avenue to Medium Density Mufti -Family Residential (RM -
20) and Institutional Public (P-2) with a Planned Development
2� Overlay (OPD/RM-20/P-2) (RE720-0012).
Comment At its February 18, 2021 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning, subject to conditions related to
delayed issuance of a building permit until the subject property has been final platted
and delayed issuance of a certificate of occupancy until an eastbound left tum lane is
installed on Melrose Avenue at the proposed access. The applicant has signed the
Conditional Zoning Agreement.
1. Public Hearing
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9.c. Yellow Rock Preliminary Plat
2j q I Resolution approving Preliminary Plat of Yellow Rock subdivision,
a 40.62 -acre, 7 -lot subdivision with six outlots located in
S� unincorporated Johnson County, south of Rapid Creek Road NE,
approximately 3,000 feet east of Highway 1 NE. (CSUB21-0001)
Comment At its March 18th meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the preliminary plat by a vote of 7-0.
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Regular Formal Agenda
10.
Court Street Transportation Center Lease Extension
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Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an
Addendum to a Lease Agreement with Graze Iowa City, LLC for
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commercial space within the Court Street Transportation Center to
extend said lease.
Comment This resolution grants approval for the Addendum to Lease awarding Graze Iowa
City, LLC four renewal option periods of five years each, adjusted for inflation, for commercial
space within the Court Street Transportation Center.
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11. Gilbert Court Sidewalk Infill
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q2) Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Gilbert Court Sidewalk Infill Project, 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.
5a- Comment This project includes construction of 4 -foot wide sidewalk along the east and west sides
of Gilbert Court between 1306 Gilbert Court and Highland Avenue. The proposed sidewalk will
ey- conned to wasting sidewalk at both ends. The estimated construction cost is $87,000 and will be
funded by Account #S3957 - Gilbert Court Sidewalk Infill.
1. Public Hearing
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12. Alcohol in Park Shelters
Ordinance amending Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," and Title 10,
entitled "Public Ways and Property," to allow alcohol in parts shelters.
(First Consideration)
Comment Currently persons may only possess and consume alcohol in a park with a permit or
written agreement This ordinance loosens that restriction to allow beer and wine to be possessed
and consumed in cenjunction with any shelter reservation except for the sheRers in Napoleon and
Kickers parks.
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13. Parking -Curbside Pick Up & Delivery
24 -495Q Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic,"
Chapter 4, entitled 'Parking Regulations," Section 10, entitled "Parking
for Loading and Unloading," to establish a curbside pick-up and delivery
space. (Second Consideration)
Comment: With the increase of pick-up and delivery since the beginning of the COVID-19
pandemic, staff recommends designating a space or spaces for short-term curbside
pick-up and delivery in the downtown. To incentivize adequate turnover in the space, it
should be a separate offense every 10 minutes the vehicle remains in violation, which is
the same provision that applies to all passenger loading zones. Staffs requests
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14. Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Allocations for Fiscal Year 2021
2-1 " q`+ Resolution Adopting the Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant
Allocations for Fiscal Year 2021.
Comment This is a resolution to adopt the Social Justice and Racial Equity grant allocations for
e� h( fiscal year 2021 as recommended by the Human Rights Commission.
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15. 2020 Certified Local Government Annual Report
Presentation of the 2020 Certified Local Government Annual Report
Comment: For the City to maintain its Certified Local Government status, a report must be
submitted annually to the State Historic Preservation Office.
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16. Council Appointments
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated
16.a. Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Four vacancies to fill
unexpired terms, upon appointment - June 30, 2022.
e 1G (Johnson County residency is required. Iowa City residency is
preferred but not required if an applicant offers expertise or
representation not available from applicants who reside in Iowa City.
Members of other City boards and commissions are eligible to serve
on the TRC.)
(Anthony Cunin, Royceann Porter, TShailyn Harrington and Raneem
Hamad resigned) Correspondence included in Council packet.
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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.
Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1,
2021 - June 30, 2025. (Tenn expires for Christopher Lawerence)
Community Police Review Board (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill a four-
year terra, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Latisha
McDaniel)
Community Police Review Board (Current or former "peace
officer} One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2021 - June
30, 2025. (Term expires for David Selmer)
Historic Preservation Commission (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024. (Term expires for
Quentin Pitzen)
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Historic Preservation Commission (College Green) - One vacancy
to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024. (Terre expires
for Helen Burford)
Historic Preservation Commission (East College St) - One vacancy to
fill an unexpired plus a three-year term, Effective upon appointment -
June 30, 2024. (Formerly advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawny One vacancy to fill
an unexpired plus a three-year term, Effective upon appointment -
June 30, 2024. (Formerly advertised)
Housing & Community Development Commission -Three vacancies to
fill a three-year term, July 1, 2021- June 30, 2024. (Term expires for
Megan Alter, Peggy Aguilar and Maria Padron)
Library Board of Trustees -Three vacancies to fill a six-year term, July
1, 2021 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for John Beasley, Monique
Washington and Wesley Beary)
Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (Timothy Shea resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Planning & Zoning Commission -Two vacancies to fill a five-year
term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Mark Signs,
Maggie Elliott)
Telecommunications Commission - Two vacancies to fill a thrive -year
term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024. (Terre expires for Gina Reyes,
Adam Stockman)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
18. 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.
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. May 1,
2021 - December 31, 2021. (Zephan Hazell resigned)
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Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
Upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Maria Bruno resigned)
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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)
Historic Preservation Commission (Northside) - One vacancy to
fill a three-year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired
for Thomas Agran)
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)
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19. Community Comment (IF NECESSARY) (ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA)
20. City Council
21. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. Assistant City Manager
C. City Attomey
d. City Clerk
22. Adjourn
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