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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Packet - 10/4/2021 COUNCIL WORK SESSION October 4, 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 September 20, 2021, Work Session 3:50 p.m. Discussion of a resolution establishing a bereavement policy for loss of pregnancy. Submitted By:Jonathan Grieder,Ward 2 Council member Approx. Department operations update from Waterloo Library and Cultural and 4:10 p.m. Arts. Submitted By:Jillian Rutledge,Interim Library Director and Kent Shankle, Cultural&Arts Director ADJOURNMENT Kelley Felchle City Clerk CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Minutes of September 20, 2021, Work Session City Council Meeting: 10/4/2021 Prepared: REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date Clerk Office Higby, Nancy Approved 9/27/2021 - 12:31 PM ATTACHMENTS: Description Type ❑ Minutes of September 20, 2021, Work Session Backup Material COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 20, 2021 4:25 p.m. Harold E. Getty Council Chambers Members present: Boesen, Amos, Morrissey, Klein, Feuss, Grieder, and Juon. 160435 -Morrissey/Amos that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice-vote Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 160436 -Morrissey/Amos that the Minutes of September 7, 2021, as proposed, be approved. Voice-vote Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Objective: Department operations update from the Human Resources Department. Lance Dunn, Human Resources Director,provided an update on Human Resources Department operations. He shared with council the numerous new policies that had to be developed in order to respond to the pandemic. These policies included telecommuting policy, temperature policy, mask policy,COVID comprehensive leave policy,and employee exposure protocol and cleaning policies. Lance Dunn discussed Human Resources Department operations with city council members and Mayor Hart and Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer. 160437 -Juon/Grieder that the meeting be adjourned at 4:51 p.m. Voice-vote Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Kelley Felchle City Clerk CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Discussion of a resolution establishing a bereavement policy for loss of pregnancy. City Council Meeting: 10/4/2021 Prepared: REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date Clerk Office Felchle, Kelley Approved 9/24/2021 - 5:32 PM ATTACHMENTS: Description Type ❑ Resolution as proposed Backup Material SUBJECT: Discussion of a resolution establishing a bereavement policy for loss of pregnancy. Submitted by: Submitted By: Jonathan Grieder, Ward 2 Council member 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: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BEREAVEMENT POLICY FOR LOSS OF PREGNANCY Whereas, pregnancy loss is an occurrence that often goes unrecognized; Whereas, nearly a million families per year go through the heartbreak and sorrow of pregnancy loss due to miscarriages or stillbirth; Whereas, increased awareness of the causes and impacts of surrounding pregnancy loss may lead to greater understanding, support, and resources for families; Whereas, those parents and families require support and understanding during their time of grief, Whereas, often family leave policies do not allow for a proper period of mourning for parents and families; Whereas, promoting and leading by example the City of Waterloo can raise awareness on this issue and help employees in their time of grief and need NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA, as follows; 1. That the Human Resources Department shall, at an appropriate time, add pregnancy loss to existing bereavement leave policies for City of Waterloo employees commensurate with the policy for the loss of an immediate family member. 2. That the Human Resources Department shall make City of Waterloo employees aware of these bereavement policy changes when appropriate. CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Department operations update from Waterloo Library and Cultural and Arts. City Council Meeting: 10/4/2021 Prepared: 9/22/2021 REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date Clerk Office Felchle, Kelley Approved 9/22/2021 - 4:08 PM ATTACHMENTS: Description Type ❑ Library Presentation Backup Material ❑ Cultural and Arts Department Presentation Backup Material SUBJECT: Department operations update from Waterloo Library and Cultural and Arts. Submitted by: Submitted By: Jillian Rutledge, Interim Library Director and Kent Shankle, Cultural&Arts 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 Public Library By the Numbers — 35, 846 total cardholders — 108 ,819 physical items circulated — 47, 975 digital items circulated — 1 ,080 homebound deliveries — 42 ,471 questions answered — 24 ,465 computer & Wi-Fi sessions — 3 ,933 program attendees CITY OF W A T7P !. O O Waterloo Public Library Highlights — Award winning digital sign installed — Diversity audit & inventory of entire collection — New website designed & launched — University of Iowa Projects — Little Free Library distributed 1 ,000 free books to students — WPL Book Drop Podcast C I T Y 0 F W A T E R L 0 0 Waterloo Public Library New Services — Digital library cards — Virtual programs — Circulating hotspots & extended Wi-Fi — Curbside pickup — "Shelf Service" personalized recommendations — Services by appointment CITY OF WATERLOO Waterloo Public Library Program Highlights — Virtual & Outdoor Summer Library Programs — Storywalks at Washington Park — Online Winter Reading Challenge — Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club — Weekly Virtual & Outdoor Storytimes — "Staycation" Packages — Coding Club M A T E R L 0 0 Waterloo Public Library Building & Grounds Improvements — Installed new flagpole and 8' x 5' flag — Redid 2nd floor shelving end panels — Installed new door counter and occupancy level software — Purchased new computers for Teen Area — Tuck pointing , cleaning , and sealing of the entire building V .a T E R L 0 0 Waterloo Public Library Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — "Librarian's Guide to Homelessness" training for all staff — Reviewed policies & procedures — Published Diversity, Inclusion , and Belonging statement — Conducted a diversity audit of the collection — State Library webinar: `An Empathy Driven Response to COVID Related Behavior' V .e T L R L 0 0 Waterloo Public Library 2020 - 2025 Strategic Plan Progress — Community Engagement & Service Promotion • National Night Out, Farmers Markets, Irish Fest, Pride Fest, My Waterloo Days, RAGBRAI — Resource Management • Website, inventory, diversity audit, digital collection — Inviting Community Space • 2nd floor meeting space • Space/Needs Assessment V .e T L R L 0 0 Waterloo Public Library Coming soon ! — Passport Acceptance Service — Hiring key positions — Street and landscaping — Solar charging bench — In-person programming — Community & City partnerships C I T Y 0 F W A T E R L 0 0 Waterloo Public Library Wish List — State of the Art Youth Department — Bookmobile — Exterior Mural — Solar Panels — Upgraded Meeting Rooms — New Carpet — 1St Floor Lobby — 2nd Floor Restroom Remodel C I T Y 0 F W A T E R L 0 0 Waterloo Public Library 8x8: Waterloo Vision 2030 — Fly the W: Digital sign, podcast, newsletter — Elev8 Housing: Programs, displays, information — CELEBR8 & Connect: Outreach, card sign up drives, historic research — Waterloo Works: Meeting rooms, databases, technology classes — Power Up Downtown: Solar panels, electric car charging spot, Arts & Cultural Trail — Community of Opportunity: Eliminating information & connection barriers CITY OF WATERLOO CULTURAL & ARTS Under the auspices of the Waterloo Center for the Arts, << , the Cultural & Arts Department ' provides free and low-cost cultural opportunities and amenities for citizens of all ages. _ �- Cultural & Arts programs improve quality of life in the Cedar Valley, draw visitors to Waterloo, and createositive � : p � economic impacts. . ' CULTURAL & ARTS MISSION STATEMENT The Waterloo Center for the Arts stimulates ,in uirprovokes dialogue and a y connects eo le through the arts . p p r� :r • ��•t It •,�� - _•J F �'• ��, _ - r ' CU LTU RAL & ARTS FACILITIES Waterloo Center for the Arts -Phelps Youth Pavilion -Hope Martin Theatre -art galleries -banquet/meeting rooms Mr QJ IAJ P! -classrooms/art studios 3 RiverLoop Amphitheatre RiverLoop Expo Plaza Waterloo Boat House Annually, we host over 1,750 meetings and events and serve more that 200,000 visitors. x.10 ' CULTURAL & ARTS Meetings Conferences Fundraisers Trade Shows - i Awards Presentations Banquets Weddings Birthday Parties Anniversary Celebrations Baby/Wedding Showers ,s - Graduation Open Houses r Town Halls Film Screenings Lectures Recita t . ' CULTURAL & ARTS EXHIBITIONS The Waterloo Center for the Arts presents changing art exhibitions, often showcasing local and regional art. More than 20 exhibitions are presented each year. Admission to the art galleries is always FREE. Guided tours are available CURRENT FEATURE EXHIBITION Earthly Beauty: Works by Susan Coleman & Sandra L. Dyas r t S . ' CULTURAL & ARTS PERMANENT ART COLLECTION The Waterloo Center for the Arts holds unique and significant _t �� collections of art which are presented in exhibitions on a rotating basis attracting visitors locally and from across the nation. The collection, which includes 1 - � over 7,000 objects, has been built largely through art contributions g Y g , supplemented by acquisitions I funded by private donations. Ho ' CULTURAL & ARTS Midwest Art Featuring works by Grant Wood ; . & American Regionalist masters y ._ �,N �� + c rvll —� a Haitian/Caribbean Art f + The Waterloo Center for the Arts holds the world's min UF largest public collection of Haitian art . ' CULTURAL & ARTS American Decorative Arts t.. V�1��-- �5,�,�vWtir'� i V . -04PPP6• � - - a -_ � .. � �P4P44PPP444CP44P464PPPP4 „44pP64P6V0UP44PP4C04d PO+Q01 ;j r -J7 International Folk Art With special emphasis on Mexican art and Mexican and Guatemalan textiles . ' CULTURAL & ARTS PUBLIC ART Public art contributes to place-building, creating a unique and dynamic environment, manifesting local culture, building community identity, and attracting visitors. 1 . ' CULTURAL & ARTS We Rise by Sarah DeppekL _ . f �J Young Corn ,11" �■�� by David Delafield . ' CULTURAL & ARTS Washington Street Murals by Sean Elizabeth Tyler god i IL HOO CULTURAL & ARTS Musical Masterpieces WOW 1 nor 1 r f i _ i R A . ' CULTURAL & ARTS Prairie Crossings by Chawne Paige `1A lip F. 01 �m . ' CULTURAL & ARTS Trail Arches by Victoria Reed �. T4 . f w too ' CULTURAL & ARTS PROGRAMS & EXPERIENCES The Waterloo Center for the Arts strives to provide a wide range of unique and high-quality cultural experiences, available to ALL citizens. .-ww : ..� ��IF[ r}tea . ' CULTURAL & ARTS Phelps Youth Pavilion r .,r 1' L �1 Addressing barriers to participation: Museums for All, Blue Star Families, I '•.� Dollar Day/Super Saver Sunday, Guernsey Gas to Go ' CU LTU RAL & ARTS Classes & Workshops ;dim Addressing barriers to participation: ,. Operation Threshold Key Card Tuition Scholarships Friends of the Art Center Scholarships . ' CULTURAL & ARTS AS Outreach + Pill P r ni♦ ■ . s y � r - Artist Residencies Waterloo Urban Farmers Market y My Waterloo Days X Neighborhood Concert Series RAG B RA Iowa Irish Fest Cedar Valley Pridefest ,_Y' { �■�� Iowa Oktoberfest x.10 ' CULTURAL & ARTS Festivals . ,: , Ebb jl/►!r1• !4 ti li•�!'!'.'!�■•�{ani!','�._ 0 8 4�� # Cefehra tan d # CultureFest Fiesta: A Celebration of Latino Culture Cedar Valley Stem & Stein Holiday Arts Festival . ' CULTURAL & ARTS Festivals (partnerships) l • 1 WL ` - '• 4 - * r 1• ■ rL ij� Y •{ 1 M - ! F ' ' i 1 ti mb M dir L * ■ i Red, White & `Loo RAGBRAI Waterloo Zq � � Waterloo Food Truck Festival HO ' CULTURAL & ARTS UPCOMING EVENTS r r 4. + r 1 r' 4 rty f�# j Native Pride Dancers 10/7 Film Premiere: Roulette Girl 10/9 Trick-ROAR-Treat 10/28 Da I i Quartet 11/6 Holiday Arts Festival 11/13-14 . ' CULTURAL & ARTS UDGET PERFORMANCE • - - $ 1,066,640 (77% of approved ) $ 174,443 (41% of projected) • • • $ 8921197 (93% of approved) Add itioaalL WRevpnues: -F" Friends of the Art Center: 31,944 Community Foundatio84,515 RiverLoop Association InIl'..$ 22,818 rloo CULTURAL & ARTS QUESTIONS ? M RR � r . ' CULTURAL & ARTS