HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-June 04, 2018 June 4, 2018
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty Council Chambers,
Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, June 4, 2018. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs,
Morrissey, Shimp, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Sandie Greco, Interim Public Works Director.
147097 - Schmitt/Amos
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 4, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
147098 - Schmitt/Amos
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Proclamation declaring June 2018 as Healthy Homes Month
Proclamation declaring the week of June 3, 2018 as Cedar Valley Faces of Excellence Week
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Terry Stevens, 1629 Ackermant, proposed a reconstruction project for St. Mary's School to assist
marginalized students and families to improve their quality of life, education, and eliminate the cycle
of violence.
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, commented that he does not believe items 1A17-19 should not be
included in the consent agenda and asked that item eight be removed from the consent agenda. He
questioned if anything on the agenda had been discussed in executive session in the past.
Bruce Kaesser, 500 Sycamore Street, commented on positive energy and the importance of
performing random acts of kindness.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, commented that a woman contacted him regarding the traffic
timing on Ansborough and Downing Avenue and stated that the city needs to do something about
this issue as it is a safety concern.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented that he believes that some items included in the consent
agenda should not be on the consent agenda. He questioned why the project with Five Sullivan
Brothers Convention Center does not have financing secured and stated that the city is already
spending money on the convention center.
Mayor and Council monthlyport.
Mr. Shimp reminded the public that My Waterloo Days is coming up this week and encouraged
citizens to enjoy the event.
Mr. Morrissey explained that he held his 53rd Ward meeting and shared the issues of concern to his
residents.
Mr. Jacobs thanked the citizens for recycling at the recycling bins and encouraged citizens to not
dump recycling on the ground when the bins are full.
Mr. Schmitt reminded citizens that the John Deere 100th anniversary is June 14-16 and encouraged
everyone to participate in the events.
147099 - Juon/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
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147100 - Juon/Schmitt
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated June 4, 2018, in
the amount of$723,300.04 a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office,together with
recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-379.
2. Request from Gary Sadler for a waiver for a concrete driveway located at 6122 Kimball
Avenue with the elimination of the sidewalk section due to the inability to meet grade
requirements.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-380.
3. Request from Aaron Morgan for a waiver for a concrete driveway located at 1651 Newell
Street with the elimination of the sidewalk section due to the inability to meet grade
requirements.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-381.
4. Resolution setting a date of public hearing as June 18, 2018 to approve the sale and
conveyance of city owned property located south of 2825 MidPort Boulevard, in the amount
of$1.00, to Advanced Heat Treat Corp., including a Development Agreement, and instruct
City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-382.
5. Request from Rev. David Van Netten of Grace Reformed Church for a variance to the Noise
Ordinance on June 10, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in conjunction with the "Sunday in
the Park" event to be held at Hope Martin Park, including a picnic, games for the children,
use of a PA system and live music.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-383.
6. Request from Main Street Waterloo to hold the Mayor's Independence Day Extravaganza on
June 30, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to Midnight to be held at the Riverloop Amphitheater,
including a Waterhawks show, live music, fireworks and the closure of the Park Ave Bridge
during the event.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-3 84.
7. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $375,000 in San Marnan Urban Renewal
Area Tax Increment Financing funds for the acquisition of property generally located in
the San Marnan TIF District.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-385.
8. ResehAi . �the use of not to exeeed $1,000,000 in San Mar-nan Urban Renewal
9. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $125,000 in Rath Urban Renewal Area Tax
Increment Financing District funds for a grant to Crystal Distribution Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-386.
10. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $30,000 in East Waterloo Unified Urban
Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing funds for a grant and related administrative expenses
to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-387.
11. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $360,000 in East Waterloo Unified Urban
Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing funds for the House of Hope property acquisition
proj ect.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-388.
12. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $20,750 in East Waterloo Unified Urban
Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing funds for the Walnut Street Neighborhood
architectural re-survey project.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-389.
13. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $47,000 in Northeast Industrial Site Urban
Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing District funds for rail access design.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-390.
14. Resolution approving the use of$50,000 in East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal Area Tax
Increment Financing funds for economic development marketing.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-391.
15. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $420,000 in East Waterloo Unified Urban
Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing funds for economic development grant to Central
Property Holdings, LLC and related administrative expenses.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-392.
16. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $160,000 in Downtown Urban Renewal
Area Tax Increment Financing District funds for easements, construction and construction
related services for street and parking improvements in the Single Speed Brewery area.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-393.
17. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $20,000 in Downtown Urban Renewal
Area Tax Increment Financing District funds for a grant to Bread to Beer, LLC for the Single
Speed Brewery project.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-394.
18. Resolution approving variance request by Nikki Fischels, to Section 5-2-6 of the Waterloo
Code of Ordinances, Discharging Weapons, to allow for the St. John's/St. Athanasius
National Archery in the Schools Tournament, to be held at the Cedar Valley Sportsplex, 300
Jefferson Street, on December 8, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-395.
19. ReseltAien se4ing date of hea-ring as JuRe 18, 2018, te approve Master-Lease AgfeeffleI4 a-Rd
strdetttfes, fef a per-ied ef twenty five (25) yeafs, with supplements fef five yeafs at $34fef
b. Motion to approve the following:
June 4, 2018 Page 4
1• Travel Requests
Name & Title of Amount
Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) not to
Exceed
a. Rudy Jones, Maggie Lead Abatement Worker Waterloo, May 10-11, $450.00
Howard-Heretakis to Contractor Training IA 2018
and Angie Fordyce
b. Anita Merfeld, Lead Safe Renovator Waterloo, June 4, $125.00
Administrative Class IA 2018
Secretary
2. Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name &Address of Business Class New or Expiration Includes
Renewal Date Sunda
a. Black Hawk Tennis Club, B Beer w/Outdoor Renewal 5/31/2019 x
1005 Black Hawk Road Service
b. Risque Gentleman's Club, C Liquor New 5/27/2019
301 W. 4th Street
*Ownership Update*
c. Single Speed Brewing C Liquor New 6/9/2018 x
Company, 325 Commercial w/Outdoor Service
Street *One Day Extended
Outdoor Service*
d. Walgreen's#03590, 3910 B Wine/C Beer/E Renewal 6/16/2019 x
University Avenue Liquor
pesiti in e un
4. Motion to approve Application for Fireworks Display for The VGM Group for the VGM Heartland
Conference 2018 at Park Avenue Bridge, on Monday, June 18, 2015, at approximately 9:30 p.m.
(Approx. 20 minutes).
5.
Sef-, e list to the p sifie of Se ief Rehabilitation c,..o,.ialis+ vff e five T„re c gni o
6. Cigarette/Tobacco Permit New Application for Guddi Mart, Inc., 306 Byron Avenue.
7. Bonds.
Mr. Morrissey requested that item 1A19 be removed for discussion.
Mr. Shimp requested that items 1133 and 1135 be removed for discussion.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
147101 - Schmitt/Shimp
Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $1,000,000 in San Marnan Urban Renewal Area Tax
Increment Financing funds for the Ansborough Avenue improvements project. Roll call vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of the item.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that the TIF items on the consent agenda are
finalizing documents for committed projects and these actions take place at the end of the year to
cover projects throughout the year in each TIF district.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-396.
147102 - Morrissey/Amos
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Resolution setting date of hearing as June 18, 2018, to approve Master Lease Agreement and Lease
Supplements with Verizon Wireless to be able to place equipment on city light structures, for a period
of twenty-five (25) years, with supplements for five years at $30 per month/pole, and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign and fully execute all necessary documents. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he spoke to the Planning department and reviewed the contract. He
questioned language in section 6, 16, and Exhibit 2.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-397.
147103 -Shimp/Morrissey
Motion approving recommendation of appointment of Eric Kramer from the civil service list to the
position of Community Development Intake Specialist effective June 5, 2018. Roll call vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Rudy Jones, Community Development Director, explained that the LEAD Grant requires a certain
level of staffing to receive the grant and will perform duties related to the grant.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if this is a new position.
Rudy Jones explained that the position has been revised from previous grant years and that language
has been included in the description that if funding is not maintained than the position would be
terminated.
147104 - Shimp/Morrissey
Motion approving recommendation of appointment/promotion of Matt Chesmore from the Civil
Service list to the position of Senior Rehabilitation Specialist, effective June 5, 2018. Roll call vote-
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Rudy Jones provided an overview of the position.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
147105 - Schmitt/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Request by Michael Dahl and Brian Kennett to
rezone approximately 2.74 acres of land from "A-1" Agricultural District to "R-1" One and Two
Family Residence District to allow for future low density residential development, located at 4245
West 4th Street., as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 25, 2018, be received and placed on
file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and
there were none.
147106 - Schmitt/Amos
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission, be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
147107 - Schmitt/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance,
by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a rezone of certain
property, located at 4245 West 4th Street, " be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the
first time. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the item.
147108 - Schmitt/Amos
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that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
147109 - Schmitt/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance,
by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a rezone of certain
property, located at 4245 West 4th Street", be considered and passed for the second and third times
and adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5455.
147110 - Morrissey/Shimp
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Mowing contract for city owned lots generally
acquired through Iowa Code 657A, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 29, 2018, be
received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and
there were none.
147111 - Morrissey/Shimp
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
147112 - Morrissey/Shimp
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll-call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt questioned what properties are covered by the contract.
Noel Anderson explained that a miscommunication occurred and the current contractor should have
continued to mow while the project was out for bid. He explained that the city has three different
mowing contracts.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-398.
147113 - Morrissey/Shimp
that"Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-399.
147114 - Morrissey/Shimp
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Estimate: Option A: $27.00 per occurrence for lots under 1 acre
Option B: $30.00 per occurrence for lots 1 acre or more
Bidder Bid Security Bid Amount
B&B Lawn Care, Inc. Check $1,500 A: $19.75
Waterloo, IA B: $57.00
R&D Lawn Care, LLC Check$1,500 A: $26.00
Waterloo, IA B: $30.00
Wilson Custom Tree ° A: $99.00
Cresco, IA 5�° B: $220.00
Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
147115 - Morrissey/Shimp
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that "Resolution approving award of contract for the mowing of city owned lots generally acquired
through Iowa Code 657A to B&B Lawn Care, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of$19.75 per
lot less than one (1) acre, and R&D Lawn Care L.L.C., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of$30.00
per hour per lot, one (1) acre and above, and approving the contract, bond, and certificate of
insurance, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll
call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-400.
RESOLUTIONS
147116 - Shimp/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving construction plans for sanitary sewer, serving Little Stars Day Care, as
submitted by ALLTRANS, Inc., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and a Sewage Treatment Agreement
between the Department of Natural Resources and the City of Waterloo, DNR Form 29 (Nov 00),
and final acceptance of construction plans, subject to the review and acceptance by the DNR, and
authorize the Mayor to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-401.
147117 - Shimp/Morrissey
that Final Quantity Adjustment No. 6 for a net decrease of $18,474.48, for the FY 2016 Shaulis
Road Recreational Trail Extension, Contract No. 858, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said document, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
147118 - Shimp/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work
performed by K. Cunningham Construction Co., Inc., of Cedar Falls, Iowa, at a total cost of
$614,092.91 in conjunction with F.Y. 2016 Shaulis Road Recreational Trail Extension - Phase 1,
Contract No. 858", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-402.
147119 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution appointing Bankers Trust Company of Des Moines, Iowa, to serve as Paying Agent,
Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, approve the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer
Agent agreement in conjunction with the $10,505,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-403.
147120 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance of $10,505,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2018A and levying a tax to pay the Bonds, and approving the Tax Exemption
Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-404.
147121 - Schmitt/Amos
that"Resolution appointing Bankers Trust Company of Des Moines, Iowa, to serve as Paying Agent,
Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, approve the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer
Agent agreement in conjunction with the $1,070,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018B, and
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authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-405.
147122 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance of $1,070,000 Taxable General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2018B and levying a tax to pay said Bonds, and approving the Continuing
Disclosure Certificate", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-406.
147123 - Amos/Juon
that "Resolution Approving a 2.75 Percent salary increase for non-bargaining employees effective
July 1, 2018", be adopted.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented that those living on Social Security do not receive a
percentage increase of this amount and that employees should not receive a pay increase without a
performance evaluation.
Mr. Shimp commented on research he did regarding cost of living adjustments that may be increases
or decreases, implemented by the Social Security Administration.
Lance Dunn, Human Resources Director, provided an overview of the item and explained that in the
short term the increase is recommended but the long-term goal is to have a standardized range for
pay increases that are tied to performance reviews. He further explained that the city needs to avoid
wage compression situations where supervisors are making less than or barely more than employees
they manage.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if the salary increase is included in the FY2019 budget.
Mayor Hart confirmed.
Mr. Schmitt commented that this item affects department head and non-department head employees
and stated that he has a problem with the fact that the conversation does not include the high cost of
living for residents of Waterloo. He stated that he finds it difficult to give certain employees a raise
when the city is taking money out of its reserve funds to balance the budget and that he would like to
see the item delayed one year.
Mr. Shimp questioned the last time non-bargaining employees did not receive a raise.
Mayor Hart stated it most likely occurred back in 2010 and more bargaining units were formed
because of the vote. A compression study had to be done and increases had to be given because
managers were being paid less than employees.
Mr. Shimp questioned if the effective date of the resolution could be three months after the start of
the fiscal year with back pay to July 1 if a pay system is worked out.
Forrest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, stated that he does not support the item.
Mr. Morrissey stated that he supports the resolution.
Lance Dunn explained that the cost of the increase is $177,000.
Mrs. Juon stated she is in favor of the resolution.
147124 - Shimp/Schmitt
To postpone until June 18, 2018. Roll call vote-Ayes: Four. Nays: Three (Morrissey, Amos, and
Juon). Motion carried.
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147125 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution Approving Renewal agreement with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for
Administration, Network Access Fees, Delta Dental fixed fees and a new agreement with Gerber
Life Insurance for stop loss fees, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be
adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Lance Dunn provided an overview of the item.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-407.
147126 - Shimp/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving the Main Street Iowa Program Agreement, Agreement # PS2019-G300-
49 between the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the City of Waterloo and Cedar Skyline
Corporation / DBA Main Street Waterloo for the purpose of continuing the Main Street Program in
Waterloo for a period of 18 months ending December 31, 2019, and Resolution of Support of the
Main Street Waterloo Program, commitment to provide funding to the Main Street Waterloo
Program with funding sources to include Downtown TIF and bond funds and/or SSMID proceeds,
and commitment to appoint a city official to represent the City on the Local Main Street governing
board of directors, and that the Local Main Street Program will continue to follow the Main Street
Approach as developed by the National Main Street Center, Inc. and espoused by Main Street Iowa",
be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-408.
ORDINANCES
147127 - Schmitt/Shimp
that "an Ordinance amending City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by amending Title 5 Police
Regulations, Chapter 2 General Offenses, Section 13 Fireworks, Subsection E, Sales", be received,
placed on file, considered and passed for the third time and adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Five.
Nays: Two (Morrissey and Amos). Motion carried.
Myke Goings, 1203 W. 2nd Street, commented that the current ordinance has not been through a July
4th cycle and that the council could change the ordinance after they see how the current ordinance
works out.
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, commented that the previous council passed the ordinance in one
night and is now back revisiting the ordinance. He explained that he believes that the ordinance
needs to be approved with though and consideration and questioned if anything was discussed
outside public view regarding the ordinance and need to take place in public view.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if an item which was discussed in a closed session becomes part of a
council agenda, should the minutes of the closed session become public information.
Chris Wendland, Assistant City Attorney, explained the circumstances when details of a closed
session would become public, and that in general, there is no legal requirement to disclose any
discussion. He further explained that if council intends to act on an item discussed in a closed
session, that action of the council must take place publicly.
147128 - Morrissey/Amos
To postpone until the council has time to discuss and develop a comprehensive fireworks ordinance.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Two. Nays: Five (Jacobs, Shimp, Klein, Schmitt, and Juon). Motion failed.
Mr. Amos commented on the safety of the citizens of Waterloo if the ordinance is passes and does
not support the ordinance.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5456.
146129 - Shimp/Schmitt
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that "an Ordinance amending the 2007 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by
amending Chapter 1 Traffic Code, of Title 6 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, by adding Article 5 Officer
Traffic Citation", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Roll call
vote-Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Morrissey). Motion carried.
Robert Henderson, Human Rights Commission, asked that the item be postponed.
Eric Donat, Human Rights Commission Chair, concurs with Robert Henderson and also asks for
postponement of this ordinance.
Terry Stevens, 1629 Ackermant, commented on the ramifications of the ordinance and also requests
postponing the ordinance for human rights review.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented the issue is about whether the generated revenue stays
in Waterloo or goes to the state and he does not believe there is any reason to expect an increase in
racial profiling with the passing of this ordinance.
Teresa Cunningham, Human Rights Commissioner, explained that the commission would like to
have time to go through a racial equity toolkit to evaluate the ordinance to study where the cameras
would be located.
Mayor Hart clarified that this is not a camera ordinance.
Dan Trelka, Police Chief, provided an overview of the ordinance and explained that the dollar
amount of the tickets would be lower.
Mayor Hart questioned what happens to an individual when they receive a ticket.
Dan Trelka explained that the residual effect of a ticket is revenue as court and insurance costs are
attached to the initial fine.
Mr. Shimp clarified that the ordinance would not bring cameras into neighborhoods and that tickets
would still receive due process.
Dan Trelka explained that tickets can be appealed through a hearing board or request a citation be
issued and processed through district court.
Mrs. Juon questioned what is the racial equity toolkit and if it has been brought to council.
Abraham Funchess, Waterloo Human Rights Commission, explained that the department is currently
working on the toolkit to analyze the impact of laws or policies on segments of the community. He
further clarified that the intent was to bring this to council at the end of the year but that it could be
used now.
Mrs. Klein commented that this ordinance is real relief in real time for citizens and that the police
has undergone sensitivity training.
Mr. Amos commented that he has no problem with the ordinance but has a problem with other
members of council not acknowledging the potential issues that could arise.
146130 - Amos/Morrissey
To postpone to July 9 to allow review of the ordinance by the Human Rights Commission. Roll call
vote-Ayes: Two. Nays: Five (Shimp, Klein, Schmitt, Juon, Jacobs). Motion failed.
Mr. Jacobs explained that he has not heard from the Human Rights Commission on this issue and
that the ordinance is about safety and not about putting camera's in neighborhoods.
Mayor Hart questioned if there is a timeline for reviewing the ordinance with the toolkit.
Abraham Funchess explained that review could take place and be back to council in three weeks.
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Mr. Morrissey suggested the delaying until after the July meeting of the Human Rights Commission.
Mr. Shimp questioned the date of postponement.
Mayor Hart explained it would be June 25, 2018.
Mr. Amos commented that he would like to see it delayed until after the July meeting of the Human
Rights Commission.
Mrs. Klein explained that she does not see a reason to postpone the item as the officers have
received sensitivity training and reduces the cost of tickets.
Mrs. Juon questioned if the toolkit will come to council and if all ordinances will be vetted by the
toolkit.
Abraham Funchess confirmed that the toolkit will be brought to the council and all ordinances will
be reviewed using the criteria.
146131 - Shimp/Schmitt
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote-Ayes: Zero. Nays: Seven. Motion failed.
ADJOURNMENT
146132 - Schmitt/Jacobs
that the Council adjourn at 7:56 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Kelley Felchl
City Clerk