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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Packet - 7/19/2021 COUNCIL WORK SESSION July 19, 2021 Time indicated below Harold E. Getty Council Chambers RULES FOR WORK SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT Iowa Code Chapter 21 gives the public the right to attend council meetings, but it does not require cities to allow public participation except during public hearings. The city council shall not receive any public comment during a work session. Roll Call Agenda, as proposed or amended Approval of Minutes Minutes of July 6, 2021, Work Session, as proposed. 2:45 p.m. Discussion of an amendment to the Shared Mobility Device ordinance. Submitted By:Martin Petersen,City Attorney Approx. Department update from the Waterloo Human Rights Commission. 3:15 p.m. Submitted By:Abraham Funchess,Waterloo Human Rights Commission Director Approx. Presentation from University of Iowa Initiative for Sustainable 3:45 p.m. Communities. Submitted By:Wendy Bowman,Communications Director ADJOURNMENT Kelley Felchle City Clerk CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Minutes of July 6, 2021, Work Session, as proposed. City Council Meeting: 7/19/2021 Prepared: REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date Clerk Office Higby, Nancy Approved 7/14/2021 - 12:40 PM ATTACHMENTS: Description Type ❑ Minutes of July 6, 2021 - Work Session Backup Material COUNCIL WORK SESSION July 6, 2021 3:35 p.m. Harold E. Getty Council Chambers Members present: Boesen, Amos, Morrissey, Klein, Feuss, Grieder, and Juon. 160167 -Grieder/Amos that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice-vote Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 160168 -Grieder/Amos that the Minutes of June 21, 2021, as proposed, be approved. Voice-vote Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Objective: Discussion of a food truck ordinance. Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, discussed a proposed mobile food business license ordinance with the city council. Brock Weliver,Fire Marshall,provided an overview of fire safety requirements for food trucks. City Council members discussed the proposed mobile food business license ordinance with the City Clerk. Objective: Operations updates from Waste Management and CMOM. Laura Mast, CMOM Coordinator, provided an update on CMOM Program activities. Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager,provided an overview of the new software that brings efficiencies to the program. Brian Bowman,Treatment Operations Supervisor, explained public education efforts the department is working on to help residents better understand foundation drain connections. City Council members discussed the CMOM Program with Laura Mast, Randy Bennett, and Brian Bowman. Randy Bennett and Brian Bowman provided an update on Waste Management Department operations. City Council members discussed Waste Management Department operations and Public Works Division operations with Randy Bennett and Brian Bowman. 160169 -Grieder/Boesen that the meeting be adjourned at 5:03 p.m. Voice-vote Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Kelley Felchle City Clerk CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Discussion of an amendment to the Shared Mobility Device ordinance. City Council Meeting: 7/19/2021 Prepared: 7/15/2021 REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date Water Works Felchle, Kelley Approved 7/15/2021 -4:35 PM ATTACHMENTS: Description Type ❑ Ordinance as proposed Backup Material SUBJECT: Discussion of an amendment to the Shared Mobility Device ordinance. Submitted by: Submitted By:Martin Petersen, City Attorney Recommended Action: Summary Statement/ Background Information: Neighborhood Impact: Data: Community Engagement Methods: Analysis and Strategies: Implementation,Accountability, and Communication:: Expenditure Required/ Source of Funds: Alternative: CHAPTER 8 SHARED MOBILITY DEVICE LICENSE SECTION: 3-8-1: Definitions 3-8-2: Policy Statement And Purpose 3-8-3: Scope 3-8-4: Operating Area 3-8-5: Application Procedure, Fee, And Duration Of License 3-8-6: Issuance Of License 3-8-7: Operating Regulations 3-8-8: Rider Regulations 3-8-9: Rider Prohibited Acts 3-8-10: Data Sharing 3-8-11: Indemnification 3-8-12: Insurance 3-8-13: Appeal 3-8-14: Denial, Suspension, Or Revocation Of License 3-8-15: Penalty 3-8-16: Severability 3-8-1: DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this chapter, certain terms and words are hereby defined: ELECTRIC- Electric-assist bicycles as defined by section 6-2-1. ASSIST BICYCLES: OPERATOR: Any individual or business engaged in shared mobility device business regardless of whether the operator has received a license. An operator shall include employees, managers, officers,principals, directors, owners, contractors, representatives, or agents. RIDER: Any individual that pays to operate a shared mobility device. SHARED A device weighing less than one hundred fifty(150)pounds, which has (i) ELECTRIC has handlebars and an electric motor, (ii) is solely powered by the electric SCOOTER: motor and/or human power, and(iii)has a maximum speed of no more than twenty(20)miles per hour on a paved level surface when powered solely by the electric motor. SHARED Shall mean any self-service vehicle made available by an individual or MOBILITY business for a fee, for shared use to individuals on a temporary basis that DEVICE: is displayed, offered, or placed for use on any public property and returned at the end of use on any public property. Shared mobility devices may include, but are not limited to, shared electric foot scooters. A shared mobility device shall not include a vehicle in service for a transportation network company or a taxicab as regulated by article 3-5A of this code, a shared mobility device rented from and returned to a brick and mortar business. Shared mobility devices may include, but are not limited to, shared electric scooters and electric bicycles, as defined by subsection 6-2- IA. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021) 3-8-2: POLICY STATEMENT AND PURPOSE: The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules and regulations governing shared mobility device operators and riders within the city of Waterloo (the "City") and to ensure that such mobility sharing systems are consistent with the safety and well-being of bicyclists, pedestrians, and other riders of the public rights-of-way. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021) 3-8-3: SCOPE: This chapter applies to any proposed deployment of a shared mobility device within the city's jurisdictional boundaries. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021) 3-8-4: OPERATING AREA: The city may, by resolution, establish boundaries for operating shared mobility devices and set maximum speed limits within those boundaries. Operators shall be required to conduct business within this operating area. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021) Licensee shall not operate within boundaries established by a special event or events held on city_property. 3-8-5: APPLICATION PROCEDURE, FEE, AND DURATION OF LICENSE: A. Any entity or individual seeking to operate a shared mobility device program within the city shall first obtain a shared mobility device license ("License") from the city conditioned on compliance with the provisions of this chapter and any other conditions (including insurance, indemnity, and performance bond) established by the city clerk. No entity shall operate a shared mobility device program within the city except pursuant to such license and provisions (each such operator, a "Licensee"). B. Contents Of Application: Applicants for a license under this chapter shall complete and submit to the city clerk an application, fee, and supporting documentation, all of which shall include but not be limited to the following information: 1. The name, address, and phone number of the applicant, along with at least one form of identification that includes a photograph of the applicant. The name, address and phone number of the business. The name and contact information of the local manager if the local manager is not the applicant. 2. The type and number of shared mobile devices to be used. 3. A certificate of insurance and indemnification agreement as required in sections 3-8-11 and 3-8-12 of this chapter. 4. Application fee as listed in subsection E of this section. C. Filing: Applications shall be filed with the city clerk's office. No application shall be accepted for filing and processing unless it conforms to the requirements of this chapter. This includes a complete and true application, all of the required materials and information prescribed, and the appropriate application fee. D. Timely Filing: An application must be filed at the office of the city clerk not less than fifteen(15)business days prior to the first day of operation for a new license or the expiration date of a shared mobile device license. The city reserves the right to reject any application not filed in a timely manner. E. Fees: The license shall last two years, have an initial annual cost of five hundred dollars ($500.00), and have a renewal cost of two hundred dollars ($200.00)per year thereafter. Application fees are due at the time of filing the application and are not refundable. Once the license is issued, the licensee shall be required to pay to the city five cents ($0.05)per ride purchased by a rider on a quarterly basis. All outstanding fees owed to the city must be paid in order to receive and maintain a license. F. Change In Application Information: Upon any change in any of the information required to be submitted as part of the application, the licensee shall, within five (5)business days of such change, notify the city clerk in writing and provide the updated information. (Ord. 5601, 6-1- 2021) 3-8-6: ISSUANCE OF LICENSE: A. Issuance And Licensee Limits: If the city clerk finds the application is complete and made in conformance with section 3-8-4 of this chapter, and upon investigation of the facts stated therein are correct, the license shall be approved by the city council and a license shall be issued. All outstanding fees owed to the city shall be paid prior to issuing the license. The city clerk shall issue a license to no more than tree (-3)-two2 shared mobility device licenses. B. Term Of License: An initial license shall be issued for a period of two (2) years. Following the initial license period, a new license may be issued for a period of one year. (Ord. 5601, 6-1- 2021) 3-8-7: OPERATING REGULATIONS: A. Except as otherwise provided herein, city shall regulate the operation of shared mobility devices in a manner no more restrictive than its regulation of shared bicycles. Licensees shall require all riders certify they are age eighteen (18) or older. Hours of operation shall be 4:00 a.m. to midnight. B. Licensees shall provide easily visible contact information, including toll-free phone number and/or e-mail address on each shared mobility device for city employees and/or members of the public to make relocation requests or to report other issues with devices. C. Fleet Size/Caps: Licensees shall tafget-have an initial fleet size of an ameuvA similar to one hundred fifty(150). The City Council eity-,4h&may allow licensees to increase their fleet size on a weekly/monthly basis in the event that licensees provide data that supports increases in certain areas to meet rider demand for service. D. Licensees shall maintain twenty four(24)hour customer service for customers to report safety concerns, complaints, or to ask questions. Licensees shall maintain a multilingual website, call center, and/or mobile app customer interface that is available twenty four(24) hours a day, seven(7) days a week. The aforementioned shall be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. E. In the event a safety or maintenance issue is reported for a specific device, that shared mobility device shall be made unavailable to riders and shall be removed within the time frames provided herein. Any inoperable or unsafe device shall be repaired before it is put back into service. F. Within licensees'zone of operation, licensees shall respond to reports of incorrectly parked shared mobility devices, shared mobility devices continuously parked in one location for more than seventy two (72) hours, or unsafe/inoperable shared mobility devices by relocating, re- parking, or removing the shared mobility devices, as appropriate, within twenty fur-(24)twelve 12 hours of receiving notice, except that licensees shall respond within four(4) hours of receiving notice in emergency situations. G. In the event a licensee does not timely respond, and the condition of the shared mobility device cannot be easily remedied, such shared mobility devices may be removed by city crews with notice to licensee and taken to a city facility for storage at the expense of the licensee, not to exceed twenty dollars ($20.00)per shared mobility device. H. Licensees shall provide notice to all riders that: 1. Shared mobility devices are to be ridden on streets, and where available, in bike lanes and multi-use recreational trails; 2. Shared mobility devices are to stay to the right of street lanes and to offer the right-of- way to bicycles on bike lanes and multi-use recreational trails; 3. Helmets are encouraged for all riders; 4. Riding responsibly is encouraged, and licensee will notify riders if repeated irresponsible riding is reported and recorded with identifying rider information. I. Licensees shall provide education to shared mobility device riders on the city's existing rules and regulations, safe and courteous riding, and proper parking. J. Licensees shall ensure service meets rider demand, and shall not be required to deploy in areas or zones where average ridership is below one and one-half(1.5) rides/day. K. Licensee shall take reasonable steps to ensure that all riders understand the requirements of ADA accessibility and the importance of leaving ADA paths of travel clear and accessible. L. A licensee may stage its shared mobility devices in certain permitted parking areas. To the extent a licensee desires to stage shared mobility devices in areas other than the public right-of- way, the licensee must first obtain the right to do so from the appropriate city department, property owner, or public agency. All staging areas must be approved by the city. (Ord. 5601, 6- 1-2021) 3-8-8: RIDER REGULATIONS: A. Shared mobility devices shall be ridden on streets, and where available, in bike lanes and multi-use recreational trails. B. Shared mobility devices shall stay to the right of street lanes and to offer the right of way to bicycles in bike lanes and on multi-use recreational trails. Riders of shared mobility devices shall be eighteen(18) years of age or older. C. Riders of shared mobility devices shall park devices upright on hard surfaces in the furniture zone of the sidewalk, beside a bicycle rack or in another area specifically designated for bicycle parking, or on the street next to an unmarked curb. A furniture zone is defined as the outer four foot(4) section of a sidewalk along the curb. D. Riders may park shared mobility devices in on-street parking spaces in the following circumstances: 1. When marked parking spaces are officially designated stations for such devices; 2. Where the furniture zone is less than three feet(3') wide; 3. Where there is no furniture zone; 4. In neighborhoods with rolled curbs, or with inadequate sidewalk space; 5. In marked parking spaces designated for motorcycles. E. Riders may park shared mobility devices on blocks without sidewalks only if the travel lane(s) and six foot(6)pedestrian clear zone are not impeded. F. Riders may park shared mobility devices on blocks without sidewalks only if the travel lane(s) and six foot(6)pedestrian clear zone are not impeded. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021) 3-8-9: RIDER PROHIBITED ACTS: A. Shared mobility devices shall not be ridden on sidewalks. B. Riders shall not park shared mobility devices in such a manner as to block the pedestrian clear zone area of the sidewalk; ADA paths of travel including accessible ramps, any fire hydrant, call box, or other emergency facility; bus bench; or utility pole or box. C. Riders shall not park shared mobility devices in such a manner as to impede or interfere with the reasonable use of any commercial window display, outdoor seating area, or access to or from any building entrance/exit doorway. D. Riders shall not park shared mobility devices in such a manner as to impede or interfere with the reasonable use of any bicycle rack. E. Riders shall not park shared mobility devices in the landscape/furniture zone directly adjacent to or within the following areas, such that access is impeded: 1. Transit zones, including bus stops, shelters,passenger waiting areas and bus layover and staging zones, except at existing bicycle racks; 2. Loading zones; 3. Disabled parking zone; 4. Street furniture that requires pedestrian access (e.g.,benches, parking pay stations, bus shelters, transit information signs, etc.); 5. Curb ramps; 6. Entryways; and 7. Driveways. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021) 3-8-10: DATA SHARING: A. City may require licensees to provide anonymized fleet and ride activity data for all trips starting or ending within the jurisdiction of city on any vehicle of licensee or of any person or company controlled by, controlling, or under common control with licensee, provided that, to ensure individual privacy: 1. Such data is provided via an application programming interface, subject to Licensee's license agreement for such interface, in compliance with a national data format specification such as the mobility data specification; 2. Such data shall be safely and securely stored by city which shall implement administrative,physical, and technical safeguards to protect, secure, and, where appropriate, encrypt or limit access to the data; 3. Such data shall be subject to publicly-available aggregation, retention, and privacy policies of licensee and city; 4. Any such data provided shall be treated as trade secret and proprietary business information, and shall be exempt from public records requests and requests by third parties except with the consent of licensee; and 5. Such data shall not be shared with law enforcement except pursuant to valid legal process. B. City shall require licensee to provide such data to validate the quarterly completed ride fee payment listed in subsection 3-8-5E. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021) 3-8-11: INDEMNIFICATION: Apart from and separate from any insurance required under this chapter, the licensee and its company agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless city(and its officials, employees, officers, agents, contractors, insurers, or assigns) from and against all actions, damages or claims, including reasonable attorneys' fees, (collectively, "Claims")brought against city for personal or bodily injury or death to any person, or damage or destruction of any property, arising out of or resulting from performance or breach regarding any activity related to a shared mobility device license provided that such claim, damage, loss, or expense is: (1) attributable to personal injury,bodily injury, sickness, death, or destruction of property, including the loss of use resulting therefrom, or breach of contract, and(2)not caused by the negligent act or omission or willful misconduct of the city or its elected and appointed officials and employees acting within the scope of their employment. City's right to indemnification shall be contingent on city notifying company promptly following receipt or notice of any claims; company shall have sole control of company's defense, including the ability to choose counsel; and city shall not consent to the entry of a judgment or enter into any settlement without the prior written consent of company. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021) 3-8-12: INSURANCE: Licensees shall provide city with proof of insurance coverage exclusively for the operation of shared mobility devices including: (a) commercial general liability insurance coverage with a limit of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) each occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) aggregate; (b) automobile insurance coverage with a limit of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) each occurrence and one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) aggregate; and (c) where licensee employs persons within the city, workers' compensation coverage of no less than the statutory requirement. Licensees' insurance shall also name city as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis, including a waiver of subrogation in favor of city. A certificate of insurance shall be delivered to the city clerk prior to the issuance of a license. Licensees are required to maintain insurance coverage throughout the duration of the license. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021) 3-8-13: APPEAL: A person may appeal a decision of the city clerk to deny an application by filing a written appeal to the office of the city clerk within fourteen(14) days of the date of the decision. An administrative fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be paid at the time the appeal is filed. Failure to file the appeal and pay the administrative fee shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing, and the decision shall thereupon become final. If the written appeal and administrative fee are filed in conformance with this section, a hearing shall be scheduled and conducted pursuant to section 3-8-14. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021) 3-8-14: DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE: A. Any application filed or license issued under the provisions of this chapter may be denied, suspended, or revoked by the city clerk as follows: 1. Violation of any provision of this chapter or any other section of this code or has otherwise conducted business in a negligent and or an unlawful manner. 2. Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statements made in securing a license. 3. Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statements made in the course of the applicant's business. 4. Failure to cooperate and with all reasonable requests of any official of the city. 5. Failure of any licensee to maintain the appropriate insurance, or county, state, and federal licenses and permits, during the term of the license. B. Upon receipt of information alleging grounds exist to suspend or revoke a shared mobility device license, or a written appeal and administrative fee have been received at the office of the city clerk, the city clerk shall cause a notice to be sent by ordinary mail to the applicant or licensee at the address noted in the application. Said notice shall state that a hearing has been set before the city council not less than thirty(30) days from the date of the notice. The notice shall include the reason and grounds for the hearing, the date and time of the hearing, and the place where the hearing will be conducted. The licensee shall have thirty(30) days from the date of the notice to remedy such grounds for the denial, suspension, or revocation. C. Upon such hearing, if the city council determines that one or more of such grounds do exist, it may suspend or revoke an existing license or uphold a decision to deny a license. A suspension shall constitute a minimum period of fourteen(14) calendar days from the date of the hearing, during which period the licensee may not conduct any business. In the event such license is revoked, no shared mobile device license shall be issued to the licensee for a period of one calendar year from the date of the revocation. The licensee shall have thirty(30) days to remove the licensee's fleet of shared mobility devices from the city's right-of-way. (Ord. 5601, 6- 1-2021) 3-8-15: PENALTY: A. Licensee: Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a municipal infraction and fined as provided in section 1-3-2 of this code. The provisions of this chapter relating to section 3-8-6 shall apply to all shared mobile device operators whether or not they are a licensed mobile food business. B. Riders: Shared mobility device riders who violate sections 3-8-8 or 3-8-9 of this chapter or any section of title 6, chapter 2, Bicycles Or Scooters, shall be guilty of a municipal infraction and fined as provided in section 1-3-2 of this code. The parent or guardian of any person under the age of eighteen(18) who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be responsible to pay the fines. A violation of any provision of this chapter by a person under the age of eighteen (18) shall not affect any civil right or liability nor shall such violation be considered a criminal offense. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021) 3-8-16: SEVERABILITY: If any section,provision or part of this chapter shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a whole or any section,provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021) CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Department update from the Waterloo Human Rights Commission. City Council Meeting: 7/19/2021 Prepared: REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date Human Rights Felchle, Kelley Approved 7/7/2021 - 4:32 PM ATTACHMENTS: Description Type ❑ Presentation Backup Material SUBJECT: Department update from the Waterloo Human Rights Commission. Submitted by: Submitted By:Abraham Funchess, Waterloo Human Rights Commission Director Recommended Action: Summary Statement/ Background Information: Neighborhood Impact: Data: Community Engagement Methods: Analysis and Strategies: Implementation,Accountability, and Communication:: Expenditure Required/ Source of Funds: Alternative: Waterloo Commission on Human Rights: A Diversity-Inclusion & Social Justice Agency The Waterloo Commission on Human Rights' mission is to protect and promote the personal dignity of all Waterloo citizens and eliminate any discriminatory barriers that prevent them from reaching their full production capacities. We seek to make compliance and education a meaningful and visible strategy as we work towards the elimination of the effects of discriminatory practices in the City of Waterloo. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights: A Diversity-Inclusion & Social Justice Agency In support of our function to investigate complaints, provide educational training and coordinate and collaborate with others with similar missions, we work to do the following: • Maintain a well-trained, culturally-sensitive staff and Commission to provide for the execution and enforcement of the responsibilities set forth in the City of Waterloo Commission on Human Rights' irainance ivo. 4ub4; • Ensure freedom from discrimination by assisting in the preservation of the public safety, health, and general welfare of individual citizens within the City of Waterloo; • Increase the sensitivity and knowledge of all citizens in Waterloo of the effects and cost of discrimination by sponsoring workshops, conferences, training sessions, community forums, etc., including the Diversity-Inclusion conversations with city employees; • Be accessible to the community by actively participating in agency networking and to collaborate with agencies whose missions are similar to ours; • Provide for the execution within the City of Waterloo of the policies embodied in the Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965 and in the Federal Civil Rights Act and to promote cooperation between the city of Waterloo and the State and Federal agencies enforcing those acts. I T Y OF WATERLOO B U D ^ 71 ` • Waterloo Commission on Human Rights: A Diversity-Inclusion & Social Justice Agency Organizational Structure Department Head Abraham L. Funchess, Jr. Administrative Secretary HR Investigative Specialist Shelly K. Burch Rebecca S. Johnson Intern Intern(s) Intern (Paid/Unpaid) C I T Y O F W A T E R L, 0 0 8 U D • • Waterloo Commission on Human Rights: A Diversity-Inclusion & Social Justice Agency Three Key "Success Points" since June 2010: • We have recovered nearly two million dollars in economic relief for our complainants since 2010. This significant increase over the last decade leading up to 2010 is indicative of more robust communications between WCHR, Waterloo citizens and organizational entities that are concerned about creating a vibrant culture of diversity-inclusion & social justice in our city; • Over the last several months, Waterloo Commission on Human Rights spearheaded Diversity-Inclusion & Social Justice conversations for the city's 500-700 employees as well as other sectors of community. Additionally, the Commission has originated and continues to spearhead an innovative Initiative which works to pull together various sectors of community — both public and private — for the purpose of broadening economic and human rights understandings in the city, themed MLK53 — Fifty Three Years Since Dr. King. This Initiative is punctuated by the Commission-led MLK Waterloo Freedom Bus Tour, which the Commission seeks to institutionalize as an annual event; • The Commission was instrumental in the development of the Fair Chance Initiative that was upheld by Iowa Supreme Court on Juneteeth 2021 N A T E R L, 0 0 8 U D ` • Waterloo Commission on Human Rights: A Diversity-Inclusion & Social Justice Agency Personnel Detail Permanent Full-Time Positions 2020 2021 Human Rights Director 1 .0 1 .0 HR Investigative Specialist 1 .0 1 .0 Administrative Secretary 1 .0 1 .0 Total Full-time Permanent Employees 3.0 3.0 Operating Budget $280,000 V A T E R L, 0 0 B U D ` • Waterloo Commission on Human Rights: A Diversity-Inclusion & Social Justice Agency Revenue Detail Major Object 2020 2021 Intergovernmental (EEOC Reimbursements) 43,000 45,000 ;L C I T OF WATERLOO 8 U D ^ � ` • Waterloo Commission on Human Rights: A Diversity-Inclusion & Social Justice Agency 2021 Objectives for WCHR: In addition to our essential work of redressing complainant issues around employment and housing, we are determined to work with Mayor and City Council to effectuate change partnering with the following strategies, among others, to make Waterloo an attractive destination city, a place to call home: • Strategy 1 .2 — Partner with the Waterloo CVB, Main Street Waterloo and the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance to promote Waterloo as a place to do business; and work together to implement and develop programming; AND, • Strategy 2.1 — Help strengthen the work of the Waterloo Police Department through adequate training, staffing and community programming. T 0 F �! �■e wx r =yid■ #R A T E R L 0 0 8 D Waterloo Commission on Human Rights: A Diversity-Inclusion & Social Justice Agency For more information, please contact Abraham L. Funchess, Jr., Executive Director Waterloo Commission on Human Rights 620 Mulberry Street Waterloo, Iowa 50703 Work Phone: 319-291-4441 Email: dui-aham.tui �uness(a_waterIoo-ia.orq Website: www.ci.waterloo.ia.us/humanrights V A T E R L, 0 0 8 U D ` • CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Presentation from University of Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities. City Council Meeting: 7/19/2021 Prepared: 7/7/2021 REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date Mayor Office Felchle, Kelley Approved 7/7/2021 - 4:35 PM ATTACHMENTS: Description Type ❑ Presentation Backup Material SUBJECT: Presentation from University of Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities. Submitted by: Submitted By:Wendy Bowman, Communications Director Recommended Action: Summary Statement/ Background Information: Neighborhood Impact: Data: Community Engagement Methods: Analysis and Strategies: Implementation,Accountability, and Communication:: Expenditure Required/ Source of Funds: Alternative: a ul ' w�a�iaa. ' • ' n•uanr.e - _ 1 0 tip a School of Planning THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA and Public Affairs IOWA INITIATIVE IOWAFOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities I City of Waterloo 2020-21 Partnership ro 8 $ 1 OK Projects 13 Campus � Donations Departments 146 1 1 1 OK+ 30 + UI Students LL Hours Waterloo & FacultyDepartments & Community Organizations CONTENTS PAGE PROJECT PAGE PROJECT 4 Cedar Prairie Trail Bridge 14 Housing Task Force Organizational The following slides Replacement &Action Recommendations include basic information Waterloo Sump Pump Discharge 15 Housing Inspection Policy about each of the projects 5 Systems Design & Engineering Recommendations completed through the Master Plan for Former Edison Waterloo Landlord and Tenant IISC partnership. 6 School Site 15 Manual Pedestrian Overpass for 4th Street 16 Policy Recommendations to Address Project titles are � Rail Crossing Homelessness in Waterloo hyperlinked to corresponding project 8 Fire Rescue Community Risk 17 Covid Response Housing Policy pages on the IISC Assessment Recommendations website. g Church Row Neighborhood Plan 18 Downtown Waterloo Parking Study Church Row Housing Quality Waterloo Fair Chance Initiative 10 Assessment 19 Study 11 Church Row Sustainable and 20 Waterloo Law Enforcement, Mental Equitable Transportation Plan Health, and Community Relations 12 Housing Policy &Action 21 Waterloo Neighborhood Maps Recommendations - City Website Improvements 22 Waterloo Public Library Account Holder Map and Database 13 "One Stop" Housing Resource Website Waterloo Public Library Campaign to Promote Business Services 27 Stoner Building and Johnstone Supply Building Murals Redoval of xi8tu $ Bvid es -xistincy Tnuitl b rJOL r r ,,�+ �. • � � ` '� '�� `� ���;,, •tip; �• y i � .1 rr i•� � a Trail ;`�'' ,W Realignment ' New . . . 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OF IOWA College of engineering 6 Master Plan for Former Edison School Site What's included: ¢ ''•' > Overall site design of neighborhood Figure 1:Site Location and Layout layout - > Design of stormwater management ® Front to Back Duplex Front tv Back Duplex > Design of trail within the park > Design of Evergreen Ave extension � !u•lena:a a�■i > Design of new water main Transitional 1374 sq.ft. 3 bee 2 Fath 2 storey D ur 1x54 sq-ft- 3 bed 2 hath 2 storey 9 or Figure 4: Front-to-Back Duplex Concepts > Grading plan for entire site ` .�,r &S7AARK AVE IAJ > Construction cost estimate - $367,000 parking �� l -----� I a a a a V W� W 2 t Engineering projects are often viewed as preliminary Figure 3: Final Design Layout 0 engineering reports and licensed engineers should be consulted as appropriate. Figure 5: Proposed Park Design and Layout 7 Pedestrian Overpass for Structure Design Overview 4th Street Rail Crossing What's included: > Designs: > Superstructure > Substructure > Spiral ramp access point > Elevator tower access point > Site design > Construction cost estimate: $5.1M 4 00 f ; � � 1 Engineering projects are often viewed as preliminary engineering reports and licensed engineers should be consulted as appropriate. 8 Fire Rescue Community Risk Assessment What's included: > Dataset that includes all Tier 3 Crime Incidents, EMS Calls, and Fire Incidents for 2018-2020 > Dataset for Age of Residential Structures > Social Vulnerability Indicators by Block ■ Group > Variable Maps and Combined "Total Risk" tin Analysis and Maps > Recommendations for data collection and management > Geodatabase and shapefiles i s !� 9 Goals Church Row • Create an equitable and quality housing environment. • Ensure safe and affordable neighborhood housing. Neighborhood Plan • Addressfactorsrelated toblight and disinvestment. �r Objectives • Increase homeownership,esp.formarginalized groups. to • Promote home maintenance What's included: yj�lcn • Promote safety of renters and rental housing. • I ncrease community control over housing. > Neighborhood Profile Church ECONOMIC&INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT > Housing Quality Analysis �i Goals Row • Strengthen the institutional presence in the neighborhood. • Provide for the daily needs of the neighborhood residents. > Goals and Objectives • Build cohesion among stakeholder organizations. � Detailed Strategies • Fosteravibrant business environment inthe neighborhood. > '� � Obiectives ■ ■ � ' • Increase communication b/t churches,nonprofits&businesses. L 1 • Increase business development that services the neighborhood. • Support and increase minority owned businesses ------ QUALITY OF LIFE A Goals • Integrate Church Row into the surrounding area. ccmmun'jy Policing . Support efforts to create a safe and livable neighborhood. 1.'•rhood • Sustain diversity and build neighborhood cohesion NPigh' Design a more open,accessible,and walkable neighborhood Public engagement was a challenge throughout the • Develop a clear and unifying image forthe neighborhood. project, particularly for underrepresented groups. In In opo ID ia?rti additional to several factors that typically pose Waterloo Por De�artrs�e"t objectives • Expand pedestrians and bicycle infrastructure. challenges, Covid and the inability to conduct in- . Ensure safe crossing for children to Irving Elementary person meetings likely contributed to low . Enhance the amenities offered atthe neighborhood'stwc parks participation. Outreach to residents should continue . Increase cpportunitiesfor neighbors to interact and collaborate. to be a priority. 9 Increase placemaking throughout community. 10 Church Row Housing University Ave ualit Assessment �1� ` ! f What's included: � r > House-by-house visual assessment that `CIO o �N`� 9� a� X� A-Z ranks observable variables: > Roof Condition Q > Foundation Condition �0 > Missing or Boarded-Up Windows > Broken or Molding Siding > Overall Quality Blight Rating > Geodatabase and shapefiles - Excellent Good > Excel database Average stir - Poor - Dilapidated 5� *Aggregated to blocks \ , This data may be useful for targeted for the public report. Individual house ratings programming/actions, either to address specific were provided to City. housing quality issues throughout the neighborhood (e.g. poor foundations), or to focus on concentrated pockets within the neighborhood (e.g. high Williston Ave concentration of properties considered dilapidated). I 11 Church Row Transportation Plan Option 2: Two Lane One-Way Road with Bike Lanes—V' Street What's included: > Traffic Safety / Crash Data analysis > Walkability Assessment > Street Design Recommendations30 > Accessibility Recommendations Naa.d+StrWmix > Funding Sources f Figure I$:5th Street Recommendation 2 Option 2,one-way road diet and redesign 12 Housing Policy & Action Recommendations ' from ' What's included: > Policy memos related to four areas of "People do not know "A large working class "Vere is a huge lack focus: the first step and are sea alat1°n makes tine of assis#ance for 1. Home Ownership scared of rejec#ian" shift to home those wh❑ falf ownership hard through the cracks. 2. Housing Rehab Angie Fordyce,Community Noel Anderson,Community Maria Dawning,Waterloo Code 3. Supporting Low-income Homeowners VveiopmenY Coordinator Planninon-its evelapment Director }nforcement Foreman 4. Landlord Relations > Recommendations include: 1. Appropriate staffing for the Housing Task Force - - 2. A data-driven analysis to better understand 'E impediments to homeownership, housing affordability, and housing rehab 3. A more accessible database of housing _ resources available to residents 4. Updating landlord policies .r7­ ■ ; g - IBM9 13 City Website Improvements, One- Stop" Housing Website r What's included: > City website case studies _ omowners Low Income Homeowners Renters Pu-oj,c(,,,51or Low Mrsourem for > Detailed suggestions for improvements to the city's website Landlords > Fully built and populated housing Mi resource websites (using Wix platform) > Website example #1 link Development Contactft5oVoir,for Hou" > Website example #2 link > Infographics for residents regarding ContoetUs certain housing codes and ordinances ��mg� _�_ City anwncy Cine Mwthly LgKknm City of Waterloo C-1VMniey Cwv-k4-rmn Eftwywwr4AP"al 715 Mdberry Street wotedoo.[A 50703 Iiaa"AuUl rly e M—g s[wx+g sarirtouon ouvcnmom Website ownership can be transferred upon request. 14 Housing Task Force Organizational & Action Recommendations What's included: L4 > Housing Task Force case studies MAYOR CDUNITY_ > Policy memo with recommendations DEVELOPMENT ' • • DEVELOPMENT • AMERICORPS HIRE NEEDS HOUSING AMERICORPS HIRE > Proposed organizational structure ASSESSMENT > Basic Housing Task Force action plan y outline BOARD AND COMMITTEES , > A list of relevant funding and POLICY informational resources COMMUNITY . CITY ATTORNEY COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH RECOMME- . LANDLORD REP DIRECTOR NDATIONS • TENANT REP • CITY CLERK . HOUSING . AMERICORPS HIRE OFFICERS HOUSING AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE . PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE i5 Housing Inspection Polio Recommendations What's included: Best Practices > Housing inspection case studies and best practices > Recommendations on data collection, Iowa City, CedarRapids, policies, fees, and enforcement iPads for - registration Sacramento, fees Boston, 16 Waterloo Landlord & Tenant Manual What's included: Table of Contents Landlord Guidance WaterlooUnderstanding How To Start.....................Pg.3 > Landlord manual case studies and best Expectations/Obligations..........................PgA practices LandlordRelevant Laws/City Codes.........................Pg.S Manual Tenant Guidance > Waterloo Landlord Manual Expectations/Obligations.........................Pg.6 Important Remedies........ ....................Pg.7 [ } Understanding Tenant Rights...................Pg.S Sample Documents Relevant landlord Documents.................Pg.9-10 Waterloo Department Relevant Tenant Documents....................Pg.11-12 of Human Services- Housing Authority 2021 FAQ Section...........................................Pg.14 Appendix HUD Fair Housing Prices............ Pg.16 Contact List...................................................Pg.17 r a 17 Policy Recommendations to Address Homelessness in Waterloo ■ What's included: > Homeless policy case studies and best practices ' ■ r • > Inventory and Infographic of Federally •- •- -• •- •- = •- - Funded Homelessness Resources in Waterloo > Policy Recommendations FEOERALLY FUNOEO RESOURCES - Black Hawk County Waterloo SALVATION ARMY .. . Emergency `• •- ITY 0 Shelter Permanent r- AM ERI beds TransitionalL1 R I ND EPEN DENT LIVI N G -1 : Housing Supportive beds beds Housing 3Transitional Housing FRIENDS OF CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE beds ■ Rapid Emergency 21RehousingShelter 13 Permanent beds beds Supportive beds HOMELESSNESS IN WATERLOO I APRIL 2021 Housing 18 HAVE YOU Covid Response HouPolicy Recommendations E7CPERIENCED '� •'�P INSECURITY DUE TO STAKE H O LD E RS COVIQ-19? Here are resources far citizens of Waterloo, Iowa: included: LDGAL AI�[5 STATE GOVEI�HMENTS LOCAt RESOURCES FOR RENT Covid response case - , • best ppractices ing during COVID-19. • Make sure those affected can still lige in rented housing. Policy • • Covid Housing • • • Those who can't pay rent due tv COVI©-19 rely vn legislation. ;; x, „�,,,, ■ Must be able to occupy their residencies without fear of being kicked out. •I�wIMSI 1VRMM N 70Mf crwrbn,i 1Fuu A M :; �ANn�oR�S ,�, • Need Compensation from tenants FEDERAL/ STATE RESOURCES • Hard to replace unpaying tenants with E�ictian Moratorium • Emergency Rental Programs and other government funds can gine them the compensation they desire 19 Lime s1 Downtown Waterloo Parking Study - k 41 L PcFr What's included: 4 > Inventory of existing on-street and off- street parking spaces 11 n during ' ' � > Usage data (collected once du g i V weekday daytime and once during weekend nighttime) f •�• �. y > Recommendations for metered parking > Recommendations for alternative uses �-:• for areas with underutilized parking Waterloo On-Street Parking The usage count was performed during the Covid 0-t t.°�, pandemic and therefore may not accurately ry 0.01% - 25.W% represent usage during non-pandemic times. N,a M%-sa.oa% 50,41%-75.M% Raw inventory and usage data can be shared upon ''Z,1>� — 75,01%-100004 request. ., — PW r•,p'L'n. } R.ccaw&*&�d �4 20 Waterloo Fair Chance Initiative Study KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AS A JOB SEEKER IN WATIRLOO What's included: .11eliin�red�+l�aeRd kSeq eo Vs'w>'�itlurt miSnalrewNs .eco rml3e rased abua ■fee s{s7*f�l� creeiW record GG .aidrTicmnshanaskagaeannF:nsrAves+vM�r� if�em{+>,!a > Comparative Analysis with other Ban- �a�� theBox" ordinances ` d; �� " " bkn4A �, �di�er °° WATERLOOS FAIR •,�ieso�yr°rte irle�r.nnem�p � > Assessment of Awareness and CHANCE INITIATIVE Implementation of Fair Chance policies Thea�iUebg��fH •nee�rercan,r.upr,;oaonerr7elheengW;xrhasaiegnimalebz+rrsreas°nN�¢d°nrvuoi LIMBS USE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS AND SUPPORT GIVING �R'°�r""'""'r°"JoOh�`'"''°`"'"'�fe�rda"B SECOND CHANCES TO MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY > Policy and Legal Recommendations > Employee Fact Sheet Ym i" eirvnrN"xs ° m "=Y`0W '"'°r "e eRcodello get more ifprir ryn .N1 hTwV4[i[n Peds Na Ilse rai a rdxirt lhMn dv miphwran 6e fifrcd •(hrstiurs ahanuuninal record[cmeictimsarrests.orperdingrminal crwgeslmjoe sppfKatum unlmthe emplyn has fns Nan f mr{il em*(_ > Employer Info Sheet Duesnons abo,t°rokAremdiejob .unim t1wemplo�w tmf�Ltm fi mISI w ra,o.eam�r>s.mia.,ava •Background chedu prior to cmd'knaloi K urkss the enMer Ire finer Nan firtem(6)employees > Second Chance Business Decal jobd0M(or VJ1e<adwwm,plv�,nerqxliwsloMWW,mrrim,"reord.urlez,hemoup Wemr ,fif,em •Deby balgauM rledre Yod*x a candifipW pt offer is eeended SECOND �Baveale¢limazeheinesreeann la ietdwl6ecddibonaliah oiln This report was provided to the City of Waterloo and CHANCE For more information,please contact the Waterloo Cora mission on Hu man Rights: is not published on the IISC website in order to follow BUSINESS R MEps76i¢73pRGa86 �I.BI29 ucl oYwW IF you are an employee or job seeker and wane to file a complaint: p p College of Law attorney-client confidentiality. The RMps7i6i;¢73 u3rY p report can be published with permission. — 21 Law Enforcement, Mental Results: Survey Overview Health, and Community Relations • Perceptions of mental health OR. • Community services p What's included: • Demographics • Survey and analysis of WPD officers O- p� regarding mental health training and • 54 responses; 1 1 8 officers �— services 45.8% response rate • Relevant practices at other local agencies • Policy recommendations • Presentation video recording Q3: Do you think responding effectively to people who are having a mental health crisis is... • An important role of police officers: 58.5% • A role of police officers, but not an important one: 9.4% • Not a role of police officers: 26.4% • Don't have an opinion: 5.7% 22 Waterloo Neighborhood Maps FRANKLIN GATEWAY What's included. NEIGHBORHOOD > 36 informational neighborhood maps 0703°o.I°We > Map of Waterloo Neighborhoods About: > GIS database 0 Website: Ward:3rd AND 4th House District:22 Neighborhood Association: Version-June 2021 Basemap:OpenStreetMap _ noxrn I I a TWA INITIATIVE �'� ""�' FOR SUSTAINABLE Cf:' Info section (left side) is designed to be editable to add important neighborhood information (i.e. ward, district, school, etc.). Map (right side) can be reexported through ArcGIS using geodatabase as landmarks change (e.g. a new bus stop is added). 23 Waterloo Public Library F Account Holder Map an Adq­ Parcels Without Accounts IN Parcels With Accounts Database L ■ 0 Waterloo City Boundary U, ?q A What's included: Tom{ L7V, > Map of Waterloo addresses with and :'fir without WPL accounts 43n, > Excel spreadsheet _ hn .1 J 7K% ■ T P > Geodatabase 'AM NO ch 7.L io .............. V111111 -,!.,,, Z: Illf�k 1 50— t Mi. Address of households without WPL accounts may be useful for targeted marketing and education campaigns. 24 Waterloo Public Library bx�T hl rx� Business Services Vis.Yl Marketing Campaign REsoIJR�Es What's included: > Four unique marketing campaigns SociaLnookHow to Inter►�ievsrs (course is structured to be competitive, - ' a Rsurr, Buitd Your with one selected "winner"). Elements Training ►xr�rkshaps Business include: > Brand assets Qur Expert > Digital strategies n�akars�recur greatest ass�� .,y and your � > Print strategies 1 Trot atz Vflaterloo Public WPL � Library! ..a M•o COLLABORATE, ■ a GROW l CALL! Crl.1T OVR Ri*SaUAtYES 717 r]1�.� 5�{'71:1�.YL11111;;'lflll�{aY;WT; 1 � 1 • . 1 1 1 1 1 � 1 • • a • +