The URL can be used to link to this page

Proof of Publication_City Council Proceedings 2 15 21 Copyrig hted March 15, 2021 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted SUM MARY: City Council Proceedings of 3/1;Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of 11/24, 1/5 and 1/26; Cable TV Commission of 1/8; Community Development Advisory Commission of 2/22; Housing Commission of 2/23; Human Rights Commission of 2/8; Library Board of Trustees of 1/28; Library Board of Trustees Council Update #207 of 2/25; Zoning Advisory Commission of 3/3; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 2/1 and 2/15; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 1/31. SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type City Council Proceedings of 3/1/21 Supporting Documentation Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of 11/24/21 Supporting Documentation Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of 1/5/21 Supporting Documentation Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of 1/26 Supporting Documentation Cable TV Commission Minutes of 1/8/21 Supporting Documentation Community Development Advisory Commission Supporting Documentation Minutes of 2/22/21 Housing Commission Minutes of 2/23/21 Supporting Documentation Human Rights Commission Minutes of 2/8/21 Supporting Documentation Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 1/28/21 Supporting Documentation Library Board of Trustees Council Update#207 Supporting Documentation Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 3/3/21 Supporting Documentation Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation 2/1/21 Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation 2/15/21 Proof of Publication for List of Claims/ Summary of Supporting Documentation Revenues for Month Ending 1/31/21 _. � " _ � STATE OF IOWA SS: � DUBUQUE COUNT� j � CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION '` ; p � I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward � Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher �� of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general I,I circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County � of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the I�� attached notice was published in said newspaper on the � following dates: � � 02/24/2021 I''1 �� and for which the charge is 408.63 � I i � • i, � ._-� �' .�.r" � �� 8 ,I u Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for '1 � Dubuque County, Iowa, �I �I ,� this 24th day of February, 2021 'I li , !I Notary b ic in and for Dubuque Cou ty, Iowa. 'I� �� I •Q.,�� JAME'C 1K. PA�E ' =ti�= Co�aedmbssio��lutmb�r 15�9659 �,,. �ly Comm.�.xp,AEG ti,242,2 o . i Ad text : CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS � SPECIAL SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. � on February 15, 2021. ij Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social � distancing, this meeting was conducted virtually via � GoToMeeting and aired live on CityChannel Dubuque(Mediacom � cable channels 8 and 117.2), streamed live on the City's ii website at www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on ' the City's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque. � Present: Mayar Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Lynch, ,;� Resnick, Roussell, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City �i Attorney Brumwell � Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special � session of the City Council called for the purpose of � conducting work sessions on the COVID-19 pandemic update and ,I Travel Dubuque update. I� WORK SESSIONS (2) ', 1. COVID-19 Pandemic Update � City staff and network partners provided updates on the ,� internal and community-facing responses to the COVID-19 �,� pandernic. ',i -Community COVID-19 Update& Communication Response: Mary h Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist and Ryan Fe11er, Self ,� Sufficiency Coordinator '�' I� -Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Update: Rick �, Dickinson, PresidentlCEO +,� i -Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Update: Jenna i Manders, Director of Strategic Relations ''' The presenters responded to questions from the Ciry Council � following their presentations. This work session concluded at 5:50 p.m. �� 2. Travel Dubuque Update Travel Dubuque President and CEO Keith Rahe presented a , � report from 3rd and 4th quarter of calendar year 2020. Topics i included: , ,; ; . i 'i -Travel Dubuque Mission � -Travel Related Expenditures � � -Hotel/Motel Tax Records and Occupancy �f� -Impact from COVID-19 � -Marketing and Sales Efforts -Sports and Events -Guest Services - Community Engagement ' -Inclusivity � -Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Responding to a question from City Council regarding Travel Dubuques efforts to promote Dubuque to residents, Mr. Rahe stated that Travel Dubuque has focused on promoting local opportunities for residents through social media. There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m. � /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder � City Clerk lt 2/24 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. , � on February 15, 2021. � Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social � distancing, this meeting was conducted virtually and aired � live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom cable channels 8 and j 117.2), streamed live on the City's website at ii www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on the City's j Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque. Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Lynch, � Resnick, Roussell, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City � Attorney BrumwelL Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular � session of the City Council called for the purpose of l conducting such business that may properly come before the City Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE � ,, PROCLAMATION(S) j 1. Captain Robert L. Martin Proclamation(February 2021)was accepted by Dawnelle Gordon, Gabrielle Martin, Dominique ; Martin, and R.R.S. Stewart on behalf of the Captain Robert L. ' Martin Commemoration Committee and the Dubuque Branch of the !' NAACP. ' 2. Dubuque Eagles Aerie&Auxiliary Month(February 2021) � was accepted by Mayor Buol on behalf of the Dubuque Fraternal j Order of Eagles. I� CONSENT ITEMS � Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt ' the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by ; Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. � 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings � of 2/1; Community Development Advisory Commission of 2/4; ,� Housing Commission of 2/1; Human Rights Commission of 1/11; ? Y,ibrary Board of Trustees of 12/17; Library Board of Trustees �� Council Update#206 on 1/28; Zoning Advisory Commission of ! 2/3; Proof of Publication of City Council Proceedings of 1/19. � Upon motion the documents were received and filed. j 2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Jennifer Connolly for '!; property damage; Dennis Day for property damage; Ashley i; Johnson for property damage; Biniv Maskay for � personal/property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney. � 3. Disposition of Claims: Dennis Day for property damage and Biniv Maskay for personal/property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred. 4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommended City Council approval for payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 32-21 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer to make certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City procedures was adopted. 5. Preliminary Plat of Cedar Ridge Commercial Park: Zoning �� Advisory Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat of Cedar Ridge Commercial Park. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. 6. Agreement between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an Electric Transmission System in the City of Dubuque: Senior Counsel recommended adoption of a resolution approving the Agreement authorizing ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an electric transmission system in the City of Dubuque until i December 31, 2021. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 33-21 Approving an Agreement between � the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an Electric Transmission System in the City of Dubuque was I�� adopted. �i 7. Accepting a Special Warranty Deed from Roasting � Solutions, LLC: j City Manager recommended acceptance of a Special Warranty Deed � from Roasting Solutions, LLC reconveying the Expansion - - — - ; _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -- __ -- _ _ Property to the City of Dubuque. { Upon motion the documents were received and fi1ed, and ii Resolution No. 34-21 Accepting a Special Warranty Deed from Roasting Solutions, LLC was adopted. I�� 8. Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Development � Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Dubuque Racing Association, LTD: City Manager recommended approval of � the Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Development j Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Dubuque !� Racing Association, LTD. Upon motion the documents were ';' received and filed, and Resolution No. 35-21 Approving the Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between the Dubuque Racing Association and the City of Dubuque was adopted. �% 9. Digmann. vs. City of Dubuque Board of Review 2020 �i Property Tax Appeal: �;� Senior Counsel provided a copy of the Stipulation of �i Settlement regarding a tax assessment appeal filed by Steven ;� Digmann with the Property Assessment Appeal Board. Upon motion �;j the documents were received and filed. j 10. December 31, 2020 Quarterly Investment Report: City ;� Manager transmitted the December 31, 2020 Quarterly Investment j Report. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. � 11. Certif 2020 Urban Revitalization Im rovements: Cit � Y P Y ��i Manager recommended approval of a resolution approving I property tax abatement applications for 24 residential ; properties filed in accordance with the Urban Revitalization �' ordinance and authorizes transmittal to the City Assessor for � � processing of the tax abatement. Upon motion the documents � were received and filed, and Resolution No. 36-21 Approving � Property Tax Abatement Applications submitted by property � owners in recognized Urban Revitalization Areas and � authorizing the transmittal of the approved applications to the City Ta1c Assessor was adopted. � 12. Competitive Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) Application for Road Improvements to the East Entrance to the Dubuque Industrial Center West on Chavenelle Road between the Northwest Arterial and Radford Road: City Manager recommended approval of a resolution endorsing a$1,876,907 Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) grant application for road improvements to the east entrance to the Dubuque Industrial Center West on Chavenelle Road. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 37-21 Endorsing the submission of a Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for roadway improvements to the east entrance of the Dubuque Industrial Center West on Chavenelle Road in the City of Dubuque was adopted. 13. Valentine Park Community Garden Approval: City Manager recommended approval to proceed with a community garden at Valentine Park with community volunteers taking the lead on , � the project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed ; and approved. 14. Bee Branch Creek Greenway Featured in Landscape ;, Architect and Specifier News Magazine: City Manager i; transmitted information on the Bee Branch Creek Greenway being 'I featured in the January 2021 edition of Landscape Architect � and Speci�er News Magazine. Upon motion the documents were ii received and filed. ;�� 1� Spahn and Rose Lumbery o. Pr�perty Radford Roapdp ight_of __ _________— __ --___ I� Wa Plat and Dedication: Cit 1VIana er recommended a roval of the Acquisition Plat of Lot A of Lot 2-1 of Wolff Place No. 2, � in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and acceptance of the dedication � of said lot for street right of way and public utilities purposes. Upon motion the documents were received and�led, j� and Resolution No. 38-21 Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot A of Lot 2-1 of Wolff Place No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, ' Iowa was adopted. y 16. Memo Recording Award of the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 1: City Manager recommended that the award for G�i the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 1 be officially i� recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record. i 17. Memo Recording Award of the Multicultural Family Center j� Sidewalk Replacement Project: City Manager recommended that '� `i the award far the Multicultural Famiiy Center Sidewalk � Replacement Project be officially recorded in the minutes of j the City Council. Upon motion the documents were received, ' filed and made a Matter of Record. �I� 18. Chavenelle Road Hike Bike Trail Phase 1 Iowa DOT Project j No. EDP-2100(695)--7Y-31 Acceptance of Public Improvement �II Project CIP 3602273: City Manager recommended acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the �I Chavenelle Road Hike-Bike Trail Phase 1 Project, as completed by Midwest Concrete, Inc., in the final contract amount of `� $728,158.12, which is a 14% increase from the original �� contract amount of$638,840.15. Upon motion the documents were !j received and filed, and Resolution No. 39-21 Accepting the li Chavenelle Road Hike-Bike Trail Phase 1 Project Iowa DOT � Project No. EDP-2100(695)7Y-31 and authorizing the payment to � the contractor was adopted. � 19. Acceptance of Dedication of Sanitary Easement across Jesse E. Kemp and Jessica P. Kemp Property at 3400 Nightengale Lane in Dubuque: City Manager recommended acceptance of a dedication of sanitary easement from Jesse E. Kemp and Jessica P. Kemp for an El sewer pump station across property at 3400 Nightengale Lane. Upon motion the documents were received and �led, and Resolution No. 40-21 Accepting the Dedication of � Sanitary Easement through, under and across Part of Lot 1 of Julians Hill, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. � 20. Agreement with the U.S. Department of the Army for an Engineering Analysis on the Force Main Stabilization Project: � City Manager recommended authorization to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of the Army in order for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide a planning and design analysis of the Force Main Stabilization Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 41-21 Authorizing the execution of an Agreement with the � Department of the Army to collaborate on stabilization and protection of the Force Main along the Mississippi River was � adopted. 21. Acceptance of Water Main Improvement in the Right of Way +I Adjacent to Lot 1 and Lot 2 Third Union Addition in the City R, of Dubuque, Iowa, common address 821 - 877 Oak Street (Routley i Property): City Manager recommended acceptance of the public � improvements that the developer, Routley Construction, has u recently completed in the right-of-way adjacent to 821-877 Oak a Street(Routley Property). Upon motion the documents were � received and filed, and Resolution No. 42-21 Accepting Public � __ ___ Water Mai_n_Improyement_s in the Row Adjacent to._Lot_1_and Lot 2 ' - - :' h --- ----- --- _-- --- --- __ Third Union Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Common li Address 821 -887 Oak Street(Routley Property) was adopted. 22. Signed Contract(s): Asbury Road Fiber Optic I, Collaboration-Phase 2 Project; Chaplain Schmitt Island Fiber � Option Collaboration Project. Upon motion the documents were i received and filed. 23. Update of Mutual Aid Agreement with East Dubuque: City Manager recommended approval to update the Mutual Aid '; Agreement with the East Dubuque Fire Department to address � fire and EMS responses. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. { � 24. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommended approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine license applications ''� as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 43-21 Approving applications for 'i beer, liquor, and/ar wine permits, as required by City of I,I Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License ,'� Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer �� and Wine Licenses and Permits was adopted. '� ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING '�'I� Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the ;% resolutions, set the public hearings as indicated, and direct i the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law. � i Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0. '� 1. Human Rights Commission Request for Commissioner Removal: i Human Rights Commission requested City Council schedule a " public hearing to remove Commissioner Ashley Regan from the If Human Rights Commission pursuant to Title 8, Chapter 2, '!� Section 8-2-6 of the Human Rights Ordinance. Upon motion the i� documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 44-21 'I� Setting a Public Hearing on the intent to consider the removal of a commissioner from the Human Rights Commission was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 1, 2021. [Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will i meet virtually through GoToMeeting. The official agenda will be posted on Friday prior to the meeting and will contain � listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council � agenda can be accessed at https://cityofdubuque.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/or by i� contacting the City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk@ cityofdubuque.org.] PUBLIC HEARINGS l. Request to Rezone 7869 Commerce Park: Proof of d publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval � of a request from Kevin Oberbroeckling to rezone property a located at 7869 Commerce Park from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale zoning district to C-3 General Commercial zoning ; district, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommended approval. � Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and � � � voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by � Sprank. Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont provide a ,I staff report. Staff stated that no public input was received ;� regarding this item. Motion carried 7-0. i; Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of I Ordinance No. 3-21 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque ;I� Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying I� hereinafter described property located at 7869 Gommerce Park=_ __ : -- -- - -. - - _: ----- - from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to C-3 'I General Commercial District. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Proceedings for Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to �i Exceed$1,600,000, Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim I Financing) State Revolving Funds, Planning and Design Loan �� Applications: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing ;�j to consider approval of the suggested proceedings for a public �' ; hearing on the of the issuance of not to exceed $1,600,000 in � Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State ,� Revolving Loan Fund Program, the proceeds of which will be �! used to pay planning and design costs for Auburn and Custer, il. Center Place Area, Maiden Lane Area, Hawthorne to Fengler ';l Street "track Line" sewer, Catfish Creek Lift Station and �'� Force Main, and Sanitary Asset Management Master Plan � projects, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion by i Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution � No. 45-21 Instituting proceedings to take additional action !' for the authorization of Loan and Disbursement Agreements and ?? the issuance of not to exceed$1,600,000 Sewer Revenue Capital � Loan Notes; Resolution No. 46-21 Approving and authorizing a '; form of Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Finance Authority, and i; authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the �I payment of$970,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2021A, of the City of � Dubuque, Iowa, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa, and q providing for a method of payment of said Notes; Resolution i No. 47-21 Approving and authorizing a form of Interim Loan and j� Disbursement Agreement by and between the Ciry of Dubuque, � Iowa, and the Iowa Finance Authority, and authorizing and ,� providing for the issuance and securing the paytr�ent of ii $350,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project j! Note, Series 2021B, of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, under the � provisions of the Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of said Notes; and Resolution No. 48-21 Approving and authorizing a form of Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Finance Authority, and authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of$160,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2021C, of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of said Notes. Seconded by � Resnick. Staff stated that no public input was received regarding this item. Motion carried 7-0. ' PUBLIC INPUT Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, public input was made available through GoToMeeting chat function, City Council and City Clerk email accounts, and the City of Dubuques Facebook Live page. Staff stated that no online public input was received. � 9 ACTION ITEMS �� 1. Set Public Hearing for Resolution Establishing Maximum Property Tax Dollars for Fiscal Year 2022: City Manager � recommended the Fiscal Year 2022 Resolution Establishing Maximum Property Tax Dollars be set for public heanng on � March 1, 2021. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the i documents, adopt the resolution, set the public hearing as 'i indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as � __ _ P _� Y Y _ y __ Y __ __:_ _` - - - -- -- -- _, _.: - —--- ' B eitfebderstated for the ae o d hat C t 1.Counc 1 received � updated information regarding this agenda item on February 15, !I 2021, and the updated information was uploaded to the agenda. City Manager Van Milligen provided information on both his initial and updated recommendation to City Council. City Manager Van Milligen responded to questions from the City j Council regarding how the budget relates to Councils goals, the purpose of the General Reserve Fund, the State of Iowas !� recent change to the amount that multi-residential properties ',!I are assessed, and the Citys plan to not add to the reserve � fund this year. Jennifer Larson, Director of Finance and j; Budget, responded to a question from the City Council !� regarding when the 2021 revaluation of property values would ,i impact taxes. City Council requested clari�cation on whether j; they would be able to lower the assessed value rate after this ; Council meeting and if the current motion needed to be amended i to state the assessed value. City Manager Van Milligen stated that Council would only be able to lower the assessed value �' rate after this meeting. City Clerk Breitfelder stated that ! the current resolution and motion specify setting the date of ;� the public hearing. Council Member Resnick amended his motion �; to receive and file the documents, adopt Resolution No. 49-21 Setting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022 ma�mum � property tax dollars for the affected tax levy total, set the � public hearing as indicated, direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law, and set the property tax rate per � the revised recommendation at$9.98607. Seconded by Roussell. � Motion failed 2-5 with Lynch, Cavanagh, Jones, Sprank and Buol ;; voting nay. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, I adopt Resolution No. 49-21, set the public hearing as � indicated, direct the City Clerk to publish notice as � prescribed by law, and set the property tax rate at$10.0496. � Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 5-2 with Resnick and Roussell voting nay. The adoption of the resolution sets a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 1, 2021. [Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will meet virtually through GoToMeeting. The official agenda will be posted on Friday prior to the meeting and will contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council agenda can be accessed at https://cityofdubuque.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/or by contacting the City Clerks Office at 563-589-4100, � ctyclerk@ cityofdubuque.org.] 2. Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Microenterprise Funds: Grant Administration Agreement for the Low-and Moderate-Income (LMI) Business Assistance Grant Program: City Manager recommended approval of a Grant Administration � Agreement with The Fountain of Youth Program to administer a grant program using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Microenterprise funding for the benefit of existing businesses � ` � operated by low-and moderate-income individuals in the City I� of Dubuque. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the � documents and adopt Resolution No. 50-21 Approving a Grant � Administration Agreement with The Fountain of Youth Program to administer the Low-And Moderate-Income Small Business li Assistance Grant Program. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried �� 7-0. � 3. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission and Housing __ - — _ __ __ �; _.______ Commission Membership=0rdinance 1Vlodificati:ons:Gity Mana:ger— --- - � recommended City Council approval of two ordinances for cross � representation on the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission ;� and Housing Commission. Motion by Jones to receive and file i� the documents and that the requirement that a proposed !' ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two �� Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be ; passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Responding to a �; question from the City Council regarding the Housing Trust _ Fund Advisory Commission, City Attorney Brumwell stated that ,� the City is looking to transfer the commission to a � non-profit. Once this transition is confirmed, there will be .� further changes to the Code regarding the Commission. Motion i carried 7-0. i Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of '!� Ordinance No. 4-21 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances s Title 15 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 2 Long Range Planning j� Advisory Commission, Sections 15-2-5 Membership and 15-2-7 '�I Terms and Ordinance No. 5-21 Amending City of Dubuque Code of � Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 5 Housing � Agency and Community Development Commissions, Article B I� Housing Commission, Sections 2-5B-5 Membership And 2-SB-7 `!i Terms. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0. �� 4. 2020 Equity Report and 2021-2023 Equity Plan: City �i Manager transmitted the 2020 Equity Report and the 2021-2023 !� Equity Plan. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the information and view the presentation. Seconded by Cavanagh. �I� Human Rights Director Kelly Larson and Organizational Equity Coardinator Collins Eboh provided a presentation on the Equity � Report. Topics included: community equity areas; leading with ! race; 2020 major accomplishments; City of Dubuque 2021-2023 � equity plan; equitable fine and fee reform; municipal � i internships; and support for rninority owned businzsses. �� Responding to a question from City Council regarding the areas li �of the plan that Council and City staff should prioritize, Ms. Larson stated that fine and fee reform and data analysis for � equity indicators were high priarity areas of the plan. Motion � carried 7-0. ii 5. Resilient Community Advisory Commission Letter: City N Manager transmitted correspondence from the Resilient � Community Advisory Commission regarding the Climate Action q Plan. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the information. ,� Seconded by Jones. City Council discussed their interest in � determining how to better utilize the diverse expertise of the � commissioners, the suggestions in the City Managers memo � serving as good areas of direction for the commission, and suggesting the commission participate in the Citys budget ; hearings to provide input on allocating funds. City Manager � Van Milligen stated the commission has an opportunity to e educate the public on resiliency and suggested the commission work with businesses, schools, and other entities to provide the community with a better understanding of resiliency. � � � . , . . , ,I Motion carried 7-0. � 6. 2021 Federal Legislative Priorities: City Manager � recommended City Council adoption of the 2021 Federal a Legislative Priorities. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file !,I the information and approve the priorities. Seconded by ' Roussell. City Manager Van Milligen introduced former 'a Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann. Ms. Goodmann provided a � high-level summary of the priorities based on her volunteer „ __ . , -___- worl�withDepartment Managers_andpartners_to-develop_the_ -- -- -- -- - _ --.. . - -- -- ;i priorities. Motion carried 7-0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS �' Mayor Buol advised citizens to continue Pollowing health � guidelines and stay healthy. ` There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the �I� meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m. ,i /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder jl City Clerk ; lt 2/24 " !i I �i i i ,� i�l ;�i li q � 7 ��1� ;� il � I; � �� I; �� i � � � . _ _ �. �� _ ; � I � , � � � � � � 0 � �