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JOURNAL RECORD
CITY OF OMAHA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, July 14, 2020
@ 2:00 PM
LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS,
1819 FARNAM STREET
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
OMAHA CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Chris Jerram – Council President District 3
Vinny Palermo – Council Vice President District 4
Pete Festersen District 1
Ben Gray District 2
Rich Pahls District 5
Brinker Harding District 6
Aimee Melton District 7
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA met in open session on Tuesday, July 14,
2020 at 2:00 PM in the Legislative Chambers, Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, Omaha, Nebraska
and was called to Order by Council President Chris Jerram.
CALL TO ORDER
City Clerk Elizabeth Butler took the Roll Call: Present were Councilmembers Harding, Pahls,
Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President (Jerram) – CCID # 2020-0625. Absent the entire
meeting was Councilmember Melton.
Council President Chris Jerram led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Gray of District 2 provided the Invocation.
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION – NOTIFICATION OF OPEN MEETING ACT
City Clerk certifies publication in the Daily Record, the Official Newspaper of the City of Omaha
on July 10, 2020, notice of the Pre-Council and Regular City Council Meetings, July 14, 2020 –
CCID # 2020-0626.
Ms. Butler stated that a current copy of the Open Meeting Act is posted in a white binder on the
east wall of the Legislative Chambers.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None
RECONSIDERATIONS
6. RES. 2020-0583 – Res. that, the City Council has reviewed the Operating
Agreement for the Implementation of a Dockless Shared Scooter Operation
between Spin and the City of Omaha and the form, terms and provisions of these
Operating Agreements are hereby approved – see attached. (LAID OVER FROM THE
JUNE 23, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR ROLL CALL ON
RECONSIDERATION, REQUIRES VOTE OF 4, VOTE TODAY)
7. RES. 2020-0584 – Res. that, the City Council has reviewed the Operating
Agreement for the Implementation of a Dockless Shared Scooter Operation
between Bird and the City of Omaha and the form, terms and provisions of these
Operating Agreements are hereby approved – see attached. (LAID OVER FROM THE
JUNE 23, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR ROLL CALL ON
RECONSIDERATION, REQUIRES VOTE OF 4, VOTE TODAY)
A. Communications in support – see attached.
B. Communication from Councilmember Gray requesting reconsideration of scooter
resolutions – see attached.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND BY Festersen that the following items be approved:
Item # 6 RESOLUTION 2020-0583; and; Item # 7 RESOLUTION # 2020-0584;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Palermo, Festersen, Gray
Nays: Pahls, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 4-2
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RESOLUTIONS
8. RES. 2020-0677 – Res. that, the Omaha City Council provides this Resolution as a
public platform to engage all of our citizens in a discussion of positive action steps to
address racism, injustice, inequality, economic disparities, and police-community
relations – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Communications in support – see attached.
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 8.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Linel Quinn, 14008 Greenfield Road
Jammal Hunter, 9935 S Plaza
Shae’Kell Butler, Partnership for Kids, 2603 Irving Court, Apt. F
Michelle Butler, Center for Holistic Development, 6402 North 95th Court, Apt. 201
Andra Williams, NorthStar Foundation, 7521 Military Avenue
Richard Webb, 100 Black Men of Omaha, 841 Avenue P, Carter Lake, Iowa
Jasmine Harris, 5014 Pratt Street
Jamar Dorsey, Avenue Scholars, 2615 N 32nd Street
Emma Bitterman, Girl Scouts, 11281 South 200th Street, Gretna, Nebraska
Holly Lukasiewicz, 4902 Cass Street
Luis Jimenez, NOISE, 3306 Burt Street
Joy O’Conner, 6017 Pacific Street
Michaela Chambers, 9611 N 29th Street
Amy Carey, 2129 Ridgewood Avenue
Heather, 9935 S Plaza
OPPONENTS:
Larry Storer, 5015 Lafayette Avenue
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Festersen, SECOND BY Gray that RESOLUTION # 2020-0677 be approved
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: None
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 6-0
9. RES. 2020-0678 – Res. that, the City Council of the City of Omaha urges the Nebraska
State Legislature to place a ballot question before Nebraska voters at a primary or
general election to repeal the ban on affirmative action in employment and contracting in
Nebraska’s political subdivisions – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE
TODAY)
A. Communications in support – see attached.
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 9.
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The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Thomas Warren, Urban League of Nebraska, 3040 Lake Street
Jasmine Harris, 5014 Pratt Street
Kemara Snipe, 5415 South 30th Street
Jamar Dorsey, Avenue Scholars, 2615 N 32nd Street
Clarice Dombeck, 1618 Emmet Street
Sheena Glover, Omaha Fire Department, 5426 Reynolds Street
Shalise Oliver, What Youth Can Do, 5132 N 116th Street
Luis Jimenez, NOISE, 3306 Burt Street
Sarah Smolen, 3015 Spring Street
Chris Rodgers, Douglas County Commissioner, 2616 N 32nd Avenue
Jackie Kappes, 5007 Western Avenue
Candice Price, 5132 N 116th Street
Nathan Scott, 9286 Z Street
Brenda Council, 1615 Wirt Street
Vickie Young, NAACP, 2221 N 24th Street
Keegan Korf, 1936 South 37th Street
Matthew Lemar, 4827 Pierce Street
Eduardo Quintero, 9667 U Plaza
Michelle Butler, Center for Holistic Development, 6402 North 95th Court, Apt. 201
Preston Love, 6021 Villa
Ben Swan, Swan Development, 3515 Hawthorne Avenue
Mahamed Jimali, East African Development Association, 915 N 48th Avenue
Cole Christensen, 5906 S 140th Avenue
Michaela Chambers, 9611 North 29th Street
LaCedric Gipson, 1314 N 70th Avenue
Willie Barney, 12333 Cuming Street
OPPONENTS:
Larry Storer, 5015 Lafayette Avenue
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND BY Festersen that RESOLUTION # 2020-0678 be approved
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: Harding
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 5-1
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PLANNING ITEM WITH PLANNING BOARD ATTACHMENT
(Required notice of public hearing relating to this development was published in the Daily
Record on June 30, 2020.)
HEARTWOOD ESTATES
10. RES. 2020-0603 – Res. that, the Preliminary Plat entitled Heartwood Estates, a
subdivision inside city limits, located northwest of 151st and Pine Streets, along with the
conditions, is hereby accepted; and, the preparation of the final plat of this subdivision is
hereby authorized. The applicant is Jeffrey A. Silver – Inside City Limits – see attached.
(PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
B. Communication in opposition – see attached.
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 10.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Joe Oetken, Lamp Rynearson, 14710 West Dodge Road
Bart Emanuel, Applied Underwriters, 10805 Old Mill Road
OPPONENTS:
Jason Harre, 14412 Shirley Circle
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Harding, SECOND BY Gray that RESOLUTION # 2020-0603 be approved
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: None
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 6-0
COUNCILMEMBER FESTERSEN LEFT THE LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS AT 5:09 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBER FESTERSEN ENTERED THE LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS AT 5:12 P.M.
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LIQUOR
MOTION by Harding, SECOND by Gray that City Council Liquor Rule 6 be waived for all of
the liquor applications listed on the agenda.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: None
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 6-0
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City Clerk Elizabeth Butler stated that Items 11 and 12 relate to the same project and would be
considered together.
11. RES. 2020-0627 – Class CG Liquor License Application for Old Chicago Taproom II LLC
dba Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom located at 13110 Birch Drive, Bay 180. (This is a new
application for an old location.) Present licensee is Wadsworth Old Chicago Inc. DBA
Old Chicago, who has a Class “I” Liquor License. Notice was posted on the property on
06-26-2020; Notification was sent to property owners within 500 feet on 07-02-2020 –
see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
12. RES. 2020-0628 – Class CG Liquor License Application for Old Chicago Taproom II LLC
dba Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom located at 2643 S 144th Street. (This is a new
application for an old location.) Present licensee is Wadsworth Old Chicago Inc. DBA
Old Chicago, who has a Class “I” Liquor License. Notice was posted on the property on
06-23-2020; Notification was sent to property owners within 500 feet on 07-02-2020 –
see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Items 11 and 12.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Harding, SECOND BY Gray that the following items be approved:
Item # 11 RESOLUTION # 2020-0627;and Item # 12 RESOLUTION # 2020-0628;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: None
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 6-0
13. RES. 2020-0629 – Class D Liquor License Application for Made in Omaha LLC dba
Made in Omaha located at 1012 Howard Street. (This is a new application for a new
location). Notice was posted on the property on 06-30-2020; Notification was sent to
property owners within 500 feet on 07-02-2020 – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING
AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 13.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND BY Harding that RESOLUTION # 2020-0629 be approved
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: None
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 6-0
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City Clerk Elizabeth Butler stated that Items 14 and 15 relate to the same project and would be
considered together.
14. RES. 2020-0630 – Class D Liquor License for Imperial Reliance LLC dba Moes Mart 5
located at 8242 Maple Street. (This is a new application for an old location.) Previously
White Oak Station DBA Moes Mart 5, had a Class “D” Liquor License that was
terminated on 10-22-2019. Notice was posted on the property on 06-26-2020;
Notification was sent to property owners within 500 feet on 07-02-2020 – see attached.
(PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Communications in opposition – see attached.
15. RES. 2020-0631 – Class D Liquor License for Imperial Reliance LLC dba Moes Mart 6
located at 720 N 108th Court. (This is a new application for an old location.) Previously
White Oak Station DBA Moes Mart 6, had a Class “D” Liquor License that was
terminated on 10-22-2019. Notice was posted on the property on 06-26-2020;
Notification was sent to property owners within 500 feet on 07-02-2020 – see attached.
(PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Items 14 and 15.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Mary Herr, 11936 Wakeley Plaza
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Festersen, SECOND BY Gray that the following items be approved:
Item # 14 RESOLUTION # 2020-0630;and Item # 15 RESOLUTION # 2020-0631;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: None
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 6-0
16. RES. 2020-0632 – Liquor License Addition Application - An application to add an
outdoor area to M&V Enterprise LLC dba The Green Room Class I Liquor License
located at 306 S 16th Street, Unit 102 & 103. The new description will read: First Floor
Only Approx. 46 x 50 including Outdoor Area Approx. 30 x 14. Notice was posted on the
property on 06-30-2020; Notification was sent to property owners within 500 feet on 07-
02-2020 – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Communication from the Planning Department regarding permits – see attached.
B. Communications in support – see attached.
C. Communication in opposition – see attached.
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 16.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Jim Henderson, 1144 North 11th Street
Nathan Verzal, 11065 North Lakeshore Drive
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION by Gray, SECOND BY Jerram that RESOLUTION # 2020-0632 be approved
contingent on obtaining the proper permits for the outdoor area
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: None
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 6-0
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CONSENT AGENDA
City Clerk Elizabeth Butler stated that any member of the City Council may cause any item
placed on the Consent Agenda to be removed. Items removed from the Consent Agenda shall
be taken up by the City Council immediately following the Consent Agenda in the order in which
they were removed unless otherwise provided by the City Council Rules of Order.
Council President Jerram announced that the public hearing on Agenda Item 17 was held on
June 23, 2020.
(Required notices of the public hearings were published in the Daily Record on June 19, 2020.)
CONSENT AGENDA – ORDINANCE
17. ORD. 42258 – An ordinance approving the issuance of a Purchase Order to Omaha
Door & Window Co., Inc., with an annual estimated cost of $34,840.00, for Emergency
Repairs to Overhead Doors and Gate Openers bid through Douglas County Purchasing
Department on April 29, 2020, for a (1) one year price agreement with the option to
extend for an additional four (4), one (1) year extensions upon agreement by both
parties; involving the payment of money from appropriations of more than one year in
accordance with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of 1956, as amended; to
provide for payments from a specific account – (First Reading June 16, 2020; Second
Reading and Public Hearing June 23, 2020; Third Reading July 14, 2020) – see
attached.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND BY Festersen that ORDINANCE # 42258 be approved
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: None
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 6-0
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Council President Jerram announced that the public hearings on Agenda Items 21 through 32
were today. He asked that anyone that wished to address the City Council regarding these
items please come to the microphone, indicate the Agenda Item Number being addressed, and
to state their name, address, who they represent, and if they were speaking as a proponent or
opponent.
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Items 18 through 54.
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CONSENT AGENDA – RESOLUTIONS
18. RES. 2020-0633 – Liquor License Manager Applications – Applications to appoint
Jennifer Miller as manager to the following Class D liquor licensed locations: Kum & Go
#0363 located at 1819 N 72nd Street; Kum & Go #1372 located at 7152 Pacific Street;
Kum & Go #0352 located at 1010 S 154th Street; Kum & Go #0348 located at 12011
Blondo Street; Kum & Go #0371 located at 13149 Fort Street; Kum & Go #0368 located
at 4041 N 168th Street; Kum & Go #0369 located at 11111 Emmet Street; Kum & Go
#0366 located at 4443 S 84th Street; Kum & Go #0364 located at 8990 Boyd Street; and
Kum & Go #0378 located at 14353 Q Street – see attached.
19. RES. 2020-0634 – Res. that, in accordance with the Lottery Operator’s Agreement with
the City of Omaha, EHPV Lottery Services, LLC is granted approval to operate a Big
Red satellite keno location at Bar 80, 8033 Blondo Street – see attached.
20. RES. 2020-0642 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the list and map of
changes incurring no costs between the City of Omaha and the Omaha-Council Bluffs
Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA), to change the Federal Functional
Classification for some streets in the City of Omaha, is hereby approved – see attached.
21. RES. 2020-0643 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Northern Truck Equipment Corporation, in the
amount of $149,295.00, for the purchase of five (5) Concrete Flatbed Truck Body and
10' Snow Plow Blades, to be utilized by the Street Maintenance Division. (The Finance
Department is authorized to pay the cost of this purchase from the Street and Highway
Allocation Fund 12131, Pavement Maintenance Fund 116158, year 2020 funding.) – see
attached.
22. RES. 2020-0644 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to PreCise MRM LLC, in the amount of
$106,860.00, for the purchase of AVL GPS Tracking Units to be utilized by the Fleet
Management Division, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to
pay the cost of this purchase from the Street and Highway Allocation Fund 12131,
Pavement Maintenance Organization 116158, year 2020 funding.) – see attached.
23. RES. 2020-0645 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Polydyne, Inc., in the amount of $316,800.00 for
sludge dewatering polymer, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized
to pay this cost from the Sewer Revenue Fund 21121, Missouri River Wastewater
Treatment Plant Organization 116612, year 2020 expenditures.) – see attached.
24. RES. 2020-0646 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Trafcon, Inc., in the amount of $21,387.70, for
the purchase of five (5) Solar Powered Trailer Mounted Arrow Boards, to be utilized by
the Street Maintenance Division. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the cost
of this purchase from the Street and Highway Allocation Fund 12131, Pavement
Maintenance Fund 116158, year 2020 funding.) – see attached.
25. RES. 2020-0647 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Hawkins
Construction Company, in the amount of $5,925,377.00, for OPW 53517, being the
Improvements to Digester #1 in MoRiver WRRF Project, is hereby approve. (The
Finance Department is authorized to pay the cost of $5,925,377.00 from the Sewer
Revenue Improvements Bond Fund 21124, Capital Asset Replacement Program Bond
Fund 116913; Sewer Revenue Bonds will be issued to finance this project – see
attached.
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26. RES. 2020-0648 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with N L & L
Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $404,920.00, for OPW 53799, being the 2020 Concrete
Panel Repair - Various Locations Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department
is authorized to pay the cost of $404,920.00 from the 2020 Street Preservation Bond
Fund 13191, Transportation Bonds Fund 117117.) – see attached.
27. RES. 2020-0649 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Divine
Mowing Services, Inc. (OMS, Inc.), in the amount of $359,367.71, for OPW 53719, being
the 2020 Brick Street Restoration at Various Locations Project, is hereby approved. (The
Finance Department is authorized to pay the cost of $359,367.71 from the 2020 Street
Preservation Bond Fund 13191, Transportation Bonds Organization 117117.) – see
attached.
28. RES. 2020-0650 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Joint Funding
Agreement and Proposal, in the amount of $28,113.00, for the installation and operation
of the stage-only streamgage at Missouri River at Hwy 92 at Omaha, Nebraska, is
hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the City's local share, in
the amount of $28,113.00, being paid from the Sewer Revenue Fund 21121, Missouri
River Wastewater Treatment Plant Organization 116612, year 2020 funding.) – see
attached.
29. RES. 2020-0651 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company, in the amount of $97,192.50, to provide on-
call, embedded, professional engineering services for 2020, is hereby approved. (The
Finance Department is authorized to pay a fee not to exceed $97,192.50, from the 2020
Street Preservation Bond Fund 13191, Transportation Bonds Fund 117117.) – see
attached.
30. RES. 2020-0652 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement with Olsson, Inc., in the amount of $113,607.00, to provide on-call,
embedded, professional engineering services for 2020, is hereby approved. (The
Finance Department is authorized to pay a fee not to exceed $113,607.00, from the
2020 Street Preservation Bond Fund 13191, Transportation Bonds Fund 117117.) – see
attached.
31. RES. 2020-0653 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., in the amount of $1,641,500.00, to
provide professional services on OPW 53839, being the Mo River Flood Protective
Measures Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay a
fee not to exceed $1,641,500.00, from the Sewer Revenue Improvements Bond Fund
21124, Capital Asset Replacement Program Bond Organization 116913; Sewer
Revenue Bonds will be issued to finance this project.) – see attached.
32. RES. 2020-0654 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., in the amount of $161,130.00, to
provide professional services on OPW 51146, being the Cole Creek Culvert at Hillside
Drive Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay a fee
not to exceed $161,130.00, from the 2014 Environment Fund 13124, Environmental
Bonds Fund 117217.) – see attached.
33. RES. 2020-0655 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement with Emspace Inc. dba Emspace + Lovgren, in the amount of $29,250.00, to
provide professional services on the Parking Division’s 2020 Marketing and Branding
Services Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay a
fee not to exceed $29,250.00, from the Parking Revenue Fund 21116, Parking
Administration Fund 116241, year 2020 funding.) – see attached.
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34. RES. 2020-0656 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement with Schemmer Associates Inc., in the amount of $129,724.78, to provide
professional services on OPW 53799, being the 2020 Concrete Panel Repair - Various
Locations Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay a
fee not to exceed $129,724.78, from the 2020 Street Preservation Bond Fund 13191,
Transportation Bonds Organization 117117.) – see attached.
35. RES. 2020-0657 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $189,399.72, to provide
professional services on OPW 53855, being the Concrete Panel Repair, 2020-C Project,
is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay a fee not to exceed
$189,399.72, from the 2020 Street Preservation Bond Fund 13191, Transportation
Bonds Organization 117117.) – see attached.
36. RES. 2020-0658 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement with HGM Associates, Inc., in the amount of $144,880.16, to provide
professional services on OPW 53859, being the Concrete Panel Repair, 2020-G Project,
is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay a fee not to exceed
$144,880.16, from the 2020 Street Preservation Bond Fund 13191, Transportation
Bonds Organization 117117.) – see attached.
37. RES. 2020-0659 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Omaha and AECOM Technical Services, Inc., with a
cost to the City of $69,859.35, for preliminary engineering services on Project MAPA-
28(132), State Control No. 22728B, and OPW 53299, Signal Infrastructure Phase B3
Project, is hereby approved . (W ill be paid from the 2018 Transportation Bond Fund
13185, Organization 117117. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Omaha.) – see attached.
38. RES. 2020-0660 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Omaha and Felsburg, Holt, and Ullevig, Inc., with a cost
to the City of $51,193.10, for preliminary engineering services on Project MAPA-28(133),
State Control No. 22727B, and OPW 53298, Signal Infrastructure Phase B2 Project, is
hereby approved. (W ill be paid from the 2018 Transportation Bond Fund 13185,
Organization 117117. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Omaha.) – see attached.
39. RES. 2020-0661 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Omaha and Olsson Associates, Inc., with a cost to the
City of $42,343.26, for preliminary engineering services on Project MAPA-28(122), State
Control No. 22608B, and OPW 52956, Signal Infrastructure Phase B1 Project, is hereby
approved. (W ill be paid from the 2018 Transportation Bond Fund 13185, Organization
117117. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
Agreement on behalf of the City of Omaha.) – see attached.
40. RES. 2020-0662 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreements with Alfred Benesch & Company to provide professional construction
engineering services and construction inspection services on HSIP-ENH-5083(7), State
Control No. 22506, OPW 52336, being the 24th Complete Streets Project, is hereby
approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay a fee not to exceed
$42,506.66, to be paid from the 2018 Transportation Bond Fund 13185, Transportation
Bonds Organization 117117 and $20,131.20, from the 2018 Transportation Bond Fund
13185, Transportation Bonds Organization 117117.) – see attached.
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41. RES. 2020-0663 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Real Estate Purchase
Agreement between the City of Omaha and Holy Name Housing Corporation, for the
sale of one parcel of land be approved; to provide that notwithstanding any provisions of
the Omaha Municipal Code to the contrary and upon completion of the conditions in the
Agreement, the Mayor of the City of Omaha is hereby authorized to execute and deliver
a Special Warranty Deed, and the City Clerk to attest the same, to Holy Name Housing
Corporation to convey the real property described therein and City Staff are authorized
to execute any other such documents necessary or appropriate to complete the sale of
the real property described in the Agreement, which real property is generally known as
2521 and 2523 Grant Street; 2522, 2524, 2528 and 2530 Burdette Street; 2604 and
2610 Blondo Street; and 1912, 1910, 1906 and 1902 North 25th Street, in consideration
of the sum of $29,959.00; and no expenses associated with the transfer of these
properties – see attached. (REMOVED FROM CONSENT)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT JERRAM ANNOUNCED THAT AGENDA ITEM # 41 WAS REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
42. RES. 2020-0664 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Omaha, the Omaha Housing Authority, and
Southside Redevelopment Corporation to perform the duties and responsibilities for the
Southside Terrace – Indian Hills Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant is hereby
approved – see attached.
43. RES. 2020-0665 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Agreement between
the City of Omaha and Swan Development, LLC, in the amount of $250,000.00 in FY
2019 funds that will provide stabilization to cure significant deferred maintenance and
ensure the security and safety of the building located at 2711 North 24th Street is hereby
approved. (Funds shall be paid from the Community Development Block Grant CDBG
Single-Family Infill Program, Award No. 100682, Project No. 5971.) – see attached.
44. RES. 2020-0666 – Res. that, the contract with Anderson Excavating Co. for Community
Planning and Development Programs, site demolition and site prep in the Highlander
East area for new housing in the Choice Neighborhood Initiative area in the amount of
$369,545.75 is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay
$369,545.75 from FY 2018 Fund No. 12196, Organization No. 128072, Project No.
5715.) – see attached. (REMOVED FROM CONSENT)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT JERRAM ANNOUNCED THAT AGENDA ITEM # 44 WAS REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
45. RES. 2020-0667 – Res. that, the contract with Bay Shore Contractors, LLC for
Community Planning and Development Programs, for a sidewalk improvement program
for 24th Street from Manderson to Spencer Streets and for 30th Street from “Q” to “W”
Streets in the amount of $213,611.90 is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is
authorized to pay $213,611.90 from FY 2019 Fund No. 12196, Organization No. 128072,
Project No. 5971.) – see attached.
46. RES. 2020-0668 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount
of $71,405.00 from David’s Electric, Inc. to install new lighting for the monuments that
were moved from Heartland Park, located at Memorial Park, is hereby accepted. (The
Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a purchase order in conformance herewith; and
that the Finance Department is authorized to pay the Funds in the amount of $71,405.00
to David’s Electric, Inc. from the 2018 Parks and Recreation Fund No. 13357, and
Organization No. 117317, Parks and Cultures Bond, Project I.D. No. 2010P505.) – see
attached.
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47. RES. 2020-0669 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the purchase based upon
the pricing from EZ Dock / MD Aquatics, in the amount of $664,396.00 to purchase and
install EZ Dock Floating Trail components at Standing Bear Lake, is hereby approved.
(The Finance Department of the City of Omaha is authorized to pay the Funds in the
amount of $664,396.00 to EZ Dock / MD Aquatics from the 2018 Parks and Recreation
Fund No. 13357, Organization No. 117317, Parks and Cultures Bonds.) – see attached.
48. RES. 2020-0670 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, to suspend the park hours
at Standing Bear Lake, 6404 North 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska, for MD
Aquatics/EZ Dock from Sunday, July 19, 2020 through Friday, August 7, 2020. MD
Aquatics/EZ Dock will be placing a camper in the Standing Bear Lake Park parking lot
for their employees to live in while assembling and installing the floating trail. They will
be providing security of all of the floating trail components that will be stored in the park
– see attached.
49. RES. 2020-0671 – Res. that, the Mayor is authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest to
the Agreement between the City of Omaha and SearchWide Global to assist the City in
filling the position of the Director of Parks, Recreation, & Public Property and provide
payment in the amount of thirty percent (30%) of the annual salary of the person placed in
the position plus expenses. (Funding shall be from budget year 2020 Parks, Recreation, &
Public Property, Fund 11111, Org - Admin 115015, Professional Fees 42239.) – see
attached.
50. RES. 2020-0672 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the extension to the
Agreement with Douglas County Community Mental Health Center, in the total amount
not to exceed $45,000.00, to provide a protective custody program and facility for
intoxicated individuals, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department of the City of
Omaha is authorized to pay the funds in the monthly amount of $7,500.00, with the total
amount not to exceed $45,000.00, to Douglas County Community Mental Health Center.
Funds will be allocated in the amount of $32,500.00 from 2020 Keno Fund 12118,
Organization 126017; and $12,500.00 from 2020 General Fund 11111, Organization
111111 Chief Administrative Functions, Account 42239 Professional Fees – Other.) –
see attached.
51. RES. 2020-0673 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the award from the
Nebraska Environmental Trust in the amount of $20,000.00 for Thomas Creek
Improvements – Phase 1, during the project period beginning the date the grant contract
is executed and ending June 30, 2021, and incorporated herein by this reference, and
funding of such project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department of the City of
Omaha is authorized to disburse funds from the Nebraska Environmental Trust award.)
– see attached.
52. RES. 2020-0674 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Contract between the
Omaha Human Rights and Relations Department and the U.S. Equal Opportunity
Commission for reimbursement for processing employment discrimination complaints
arising within its jurisdiction for EEOC for the time period of October 1, 2019, to
September 30, 2020 and in the amount of $28,260.00, is hereby approved – see
attached.
53. RES. 2020-0675 – Res. that, the reappointment by Mayor Stothert of Michael D. Alley as
a member of the Library Board to serve a term, commencing upon passage of this
Resolution and expiring on June 30, 2023, be and hereby is confirmed and approved –
see attached.
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54. RES. 2020-0676 – Res. that, Thomas H. Warren, Sr. is hereby appointed by the Mayor
of the City of Omaha to the MECA Board of Directors to serve the expired term of Dana
Washington, whose term has expired, commencing upon approval of the City Council,
and ending on July 13, 2025 – see attached.
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Festersen, SECOND by Harding that the following items be approved:
Item # 18 RESOLUTION # 2020-0633; Item # 19 RESOLUTION # 2020-0634;
Item # 20 RESOLUTION # 2020-0642; Item # 21 RESOLUTION # 2020-0643;
Item # 22 RESOLUTION # 2020-0644; Item # 23 RESOLUTION # 2020-0645;
Item # 24 RESOLUTION # 2020-0646; Item # 25 RESOLUTION # 2020-0647;
Item # 26 RESOLUTION # 2020-0648; Item # 27 RESOLUTION # 2020-0649;
Item # 28 RESOLUTION # 2020-0650; Item # 29 RESOLUTION # 2020-0651;
Item # 30 RESOLUTION # 2020-0652; Item # 31 RESOLUTION # 2020-0653;
Item # 32 RESOLUTION # 2020-0654; Item # 33 RESOLUTION # 2020-0655;
Item # 34 RESOLUTION # 2020-0656; Item # 35 RESOLUTION # 2020-0657;
Item # 36 RESOLUTION # 2020-0658; Item # 37 RESOLUTION # 2020-0659;
Item # 38 RESOLUTION # 2020-0660; Item # 39 RESOLUTION # 2020-0661;
Item # 40 RESOLUTION # 2020-0662; Item # 42 RESOLUTION # 2020-0664;
Item # 43 RESOLUTION # 2020-0665; Item # 45 RESOLUTION # 2020-0667;
Item # 46 RESOLUTION # 2020-0668; Item # 47 RESOLUTION # 2020-0669;
Item # 48 RESOLUTION # 2020-0670; Item # 49 RESOLUTION # 2020-0671;
Item # 50 RESOLUTION # 2020-0672; Item # 51 RESOLUTION # 2020-0673;
Item # 52 RESOLUTION # 2020-0674; Item # 53 RESOLUTION # 2020-0675;and;
Item # 54 RESOLUTION # 2020-0676;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: None
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 6-0
41. RES. 2020-0663 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Real Estate Purchase
Agreement between the City of Omaha and Holy Name Housing Corporation, for the
sale of one parcel of land be approved; to provide that notwithstanding any provisions of
the Omaha Municipal Code to the contrary and upon completion of the conditions in the
Agreement, the Mayor of the City of Omaha is hereby authorized to execute and deliver
a Special Warranty Deed, and the City Clerk to attest the same, to Holy Name Housing
Corporation to convey the real property described therein and City Staff are authorized
to execute any other such documents necessary or appropriate to complete the sale of
the real property described in the Agreement, which real property is generally known as
2521 and 2523 Grant Street; 2522, 2524, 2528 and 2530 Burdette Street; 2604 and
2610 Blondo Street; and 1912, 1910, 1906 and 1902 North 25th Street, in consideration
of the sum of $29,959.00; and no expenses associated with the transfer of these
properties – see attached. (REMOVED FROM CONSENT)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
Council President Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 41.
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The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
OPPONENT:
Juanita Johnson, 2520 Franklin Street
FOR THE CITY:
Dave Fanslau, Planning Department
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Festersen, SECOND BY Harding to postpone this item to the July 21, 2020
City Council Meeting
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: None
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 6-0
44. RES. 2020-0666 – Res. that, the contract with Anderson Excavating Co. for Community
Planning and Development Programs, site demolition and site prep in the Highlander
East area for new housing in the Choice Neighborhood Initiative area in the amount of
$369,545.75 is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay
$369,545.75 from FY 2018 Fund No. 12196, Organization No. 128072, Project No.
5715.) – see attached. (REMOVED FROM CONSENT)
Council President Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 44.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
OPPONENT:
Kevin Reddick, Husker Tree & Landscaping, 5417 North 50th Street
FOR THE CITY:
Bernard in den Bosch, Law Department
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND BY Harding that RESOLUTION # 2020-0666 be approved
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: None
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 6-0
COUNCILMEMBER GRAY LEFT THE LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS AT 6:02 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBER GRAY ENTERED THE LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS AT 6:04 P.M.
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ORDINANCES ON FINAL READING
City Clerk Elizabeth Butler stated that Items 55 and 61 relate to the same project and would be
considered together.
2020 ANNEXATION PACKAGE
55. ORD. 42259 – An ordinance extending the limits of the City of Omaha over certain land
in Douglas County, Nebraska, and incorporating the same into and making the same a
part of the City of Omaha and to provide the effective date hereof, located northwest of
132nd Street and Meredith Avenue, Hillsborough Estates (SID 421) – (First Reading
June 16, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing June 23, 2020; Third Reading July
14, 2020) – see attached. (VOTE TODAY)
56. ORD. 42260 – An ordinance extending the limits of the City of Omaha over certain land
in Douglas County, Nebraska, and incorporating the same into and making the same a
part of the City of Omaha and to provide the effective date hereof, located southwest of
180th Street and West Dodge Road, West Dodge Hills (SID 451) – (First Reading June
16, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing June 23, 2020; Third Reading July 14,
2020) – see attached. (VOTE TODAY)
57. ORD. 42261 – An ordinance extending the limits of the City of Omaha over certain land
in Douglas County, Nebraska, and incorporating the same into and making the same a
part of the City of Omaha and to provide the effective date hereof, located southwest of
144th Street and Eagle Run Drive, Greyhawk Two (SID 468) – (First Reading June 16,
2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing June 23, 2020; Third Reading July 14, 2020)
– see attached. (VOTE TODAY)
58. ORD. 42262 – An ordinance extending the limits of the City of Omaha over certain land
in Douglas County, Nebraska, and incorporating the same into and making the same a
part of the City of Omaha and to provide the effective date hereof, located southwest of
192nd Street and Miami Street, West Hampton Park (Lynnbrook) (SID 489) – (First
Reading June 16, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing June 23, 2020; Third
Reading July 14, 2020) – see attached. (VOTE TODAY)
59. ORD. 42263 – An ordinance extending the limits of the City of Omaha over certain land
in Douglas County, Nebraska, and incorporating the same into and making the same a
part of the City of Omaha and to provide the effective date hereof, located northwest of
174th Street and Blondo Street, Manchester Ridge (SID 495) and a small portion of
Andersen Meadows (SID 555) – (First Reading June 16, 2020; Second Reading and
Public Hearing June 23, 2020; Third Reading July 14, 2020) – see attached. (VOTE
TODAY)
60. ORD. 42264 – An ordinance extending the limits of the City of Omaha over certain land
in Douglas County, Nebraska, and incorporating the same into and making the same a
part of the City of Omaha and to provide the effective date hereof, located southeast of
192nd Street and Bedford Avenue, Elkhorn Highland Ridge (SID 502) – (First Reading
June 16, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing June 23, 2020; Third Reading July
14, 2020) – see attached. (VOTE TODAY)
61. ORD. 42266 – An ordinance extending the limits of the City of Omaha over certain land
in Douglas County, Nebraska, and incorporating the same into and making the same a
part of the City of Omaha and to provide the effective date hereof, located southeast of
204th Street and Pacific Street, Pacific Street West (Tuscan Ridge) (SID 539) – (First
Reading June 16, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing June 23, 2020; Third
Reading July 14, 2020) – see attached. (VOTE TODAY)
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The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
FOR THE CITY:
Troy Anderson, Mayor’s Office
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND BY Harding that the following items be approved:
ORDINANCE # 42259; ORDINANCE # 42260;
ORDINANCE # 42261; ORDINANCE # 42262;
ORDINANCE # 42263; ORDINANCE # 42264;and;
ORDINANCE # 42266;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Pahls, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: Palermo
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 5-1
62. ORD. 42265 – An ordinance extending the limits of the City of Omaha over certain land
in Douglas County, Nebraska, and incorporating the same into and making the same a
part of the City of Omaha and to provide the effective date hereof, located northwest of
168th Street and West Dodge Road, West Dodge Pointe (SID 538) and Adjacent Area –
(First Reading June 16, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing June 23, 2020;
Third Reading July 14, 2020) – see attached. (VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
B. Amendment of the Whole requested by the Planning Department – see attached.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND BY Harding that the Amendment of the Whole for
ORDINANCE # 42265 be approved
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Pahls, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: Palermo
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 5-1
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ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
63. ORD. 42268 – An ordinance to amend Omaha Municipal Code Sections 34-57 to create
a penalty for those who commence excavation in City right-of-way without a permit; the
penalty of $100.00 per day will continue up such time as a permit is secured; to repeal
Sections 34-57 as heretofore existing – (First Reading June 23, 2020; Second Reading
and Public Hearing July 14, 2020; Third Reading July 21, 2020) – see attached.
(PUBLIC HEARING TODAY)
Council President Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 63.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
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64. SPECIAL ORD. 10279 – An ordinance levying a special tax assessment for cutting and
clearing weeds, grass and worthless vegetation in accordance with Sections 18-21
through 18-30 of the Omaha Municipal Code on certain lots in the City of Omaha –
Group 2020-08 – (First Reading June 23, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing
July 14, 2020; Third Reading July 21, 2020) – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING
TODAY)
Council President Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 64.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
65. SPECIAL ORD. 10280 – An ordinance levying a special tax assessment for litter
removal in accordance with Sections 18-21 through 18-30 of the Omaha Municipal Code
on certain lots in the City of Omaha – Group 2020-09 – (First Reading June 23, 2020;
Second Reading and Public Hearing July 14, 2020; Third Reading July 21, 2020) – see
attached. (PUBLIC HEARING TODAY)
Council President Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 65.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
66. ORD. 42269 – An ordinance authorizing the approval of the Service Agreement between
the City of Omaha, Nebraska, on behalf of the Omaha Police Department (OPD), and
Idemia Identity and Security USA, LLC (IDEMIA), to lease an IDEMIA Ruggedized
LiveScan Station for digital fingerprinting, for a term of five years with the option to renew
for another five years, and can be done so administratively. (The City shall pay IDEMIA
$13,028.00 over the five-year period; payment will be made by the Nebraska State
Patrol for Year 2020, and payments in the amount of $3,257.00 will be made by OPD for
Year 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.) – (First Reading June 23, 2020; Second Reading
and Public Hearing July 14, 2020; Third Reading July 21, 2020) – see attached.
(PUBLIC HEARING TODAY)
Council President Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 66.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
67. ORD. 42270 – An ordinance to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement
over more than one fiscal year from the Nebraska Crime Commission, FY 2019 STOP
Violence Against Women (VAWA) Grant, Award #2019-WF-AX-0004 ($221,471) and
Award #2017-WF-AX-0004 ($24,644.45.00) in the amount of ($246,115.45), with a
match of $66,491.00 during the project period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021; to
enhance victim assistance services and prosecute cases of domestic violence through
the multi-agency Douglas County Community Response Team as detailed in the grant
application; to authorize payment from such grant funding and involving appropriations
of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter –
(First Reading June 23, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 14, 2020; Third
Reading July 21, 2020) – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING TODAY)
Council President Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 67.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
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NON-ACTION ITEMS
(Items 68 through 100 do not require a public hearing or City Council consideration at the
present meeting, but will be placed on a future agenda for a public hearing and City Council
consideration. The reason for non-action is noted after the item on the agenda as well as the
date the item is expected to appear on an agenda for City Council consideration.)
(CITY COUNCIL WILL NOT MEET ON AUGUST 4, 2020)
ESTATES AT LOVELAND
68. ORD. 42267 – An ordinance to rezone property located southeast of 87th and Pacific
Streets from R2-Single-Family Residential District (Low-Density) to R4-Single-Family
Residential District (High-Density) – (First Reading June 23, 2020; Second Reading
July 14, 2020; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote July 21, 2020) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
69. RES. 2020-0604 – Res. that, the Final Plat transmitted herewith entitled Estates at
Loveland, a subdivision inside city limits, located southeast of 87th and Pacific Streets, is
hereby approved and concurrently a portion of the existing plat entitled Longview
Addition, and described on said replat, is hereby vacated. The applicant is Royce
Enterprises, Inc – Inside City Limits – see attached. (LAID OVER TO THE JULY 21,
2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO COINCIDE WITH ITEM 68)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
70. RES. 2020-0605 – Res. that, the Subdivision Agreement among the City of Omaha, D&L
Real Estate Group, LLC, and The Estates at Loveland Owners Association, as
recommended by the Mayor, is hereby approved. The Subdivision is to be known as
Estates at Loveland (Lots 1-18 and Outlots A-C) and is located southeast of 87th and
Pacific Streets – see attached. (LAID OVER TO THE JULY 21, 2020 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING TO COINCIDE WITH ITEM 68)
NATIONAL SUBDIVISION REPLAT 1
71. RES. 2020-0638 – Res. that, the Preliminary Plat entitled National Subdivision Replat 1,
a minor plat inside city limits, located at 4421 and 4427 South 76th Circle, along with the
conditions, is hereby accepted; and, the preparation of the final plat of this subdivision is
hereby authorized. The applicant is Elliott Equipment Company – Inside City Limits –
see attached. (LAID OVER TO THE JULY 28, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO
ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND TO NOTIFY SURROUNDING PROPERTY
OWNERS)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
72. RES. 2020-0639 – Res. that, the Final Plat entitled National Subdivision Replat 1, a
minor plat inside city limits, located at 4421 and 4427 South 76th Circle, is hereby
approved and accepted; and the replat transmitted herewith entitled National
Subdivision Replat 1, a minor plat inside city limits, located at 4421 and 4427 South
76th Circle, is hereby approved, and concurrently a portion of the existing plat entitled
National Subdivision, and described on said replat, is hereby vacated. The applicant is
Elliott Equipment Company – Inside City Limits – see attached. (LAID OVER TO THE
JULY 28, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO COINCIDE WITH ITEM 71)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
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JOBMAN ADDITION
73. ORD. 42280 – An ordinance to rezone the property located at 5110 Spaulding Street
from R4(35)-Single-Family Residential District to R5-Urban Family Residential District –
(First Reading July 14, 2020; Second Reading July 21, 2020; Third Reading, Public
Hearing and Vote July 28, 2020) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
74. ORD. 42281 – An ordinance to approve a PUD-Planned Unit Development Overlay
District in an R5-Urban Family Residential District located at 5110 Spaulding Street, to
approve the Development Plan – (First Reading July 14, 2020; Second Reading July
21, 2020; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote July 28, 2020) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
75. RES. 2020-0635 – Res. that, the Preliminary Plat entitled Jobman Addition, located at
5110 Spaulding Street, along with the conditions, is hereby accepted; and, the
preparation of the final plat of this subdivision is hereby authorized. The applicant is
Orchard Valley, Inc – Inside City Limits – see attached. (LAID OVER TO THE JULY 28,
2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO COINCIDE WITH ITEM 73)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
76. RES. 2020-0636 – Res. that, the Final Plat entitled Jobman Addition, located at 5110
Spaulding Street, is hereby approved and concurrently a portion of the existing plat
entitled Sierra Group 1st Addition, and described on said replat, is hereby vacated. The
applicant is Orchard Valley, Inc – Inside City Limits – see attached. (LAID OVER TO
THE JULY 28, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO COINCIDE WITH ITEM 73)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
77. RES. 2020-0637 – Res. that, the Subdivision Agreement among the City of Omaha,
Orchard Valley, Inc., and The Jobman Addition Homeowners Association, as
recommended by the Mayor, is hereby approved. The Subdivision is to be known as
Jobman Addition (Lots 1-4) and is located at 5110 Spaulding Street – see attached.
(LAID OVER TO THE JULY 28, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO COINCIDE WITH
ITEM 73)
MILLWORK COMMONS
78. ORD. 42284 – An ordinance to rezone property located northeast of 14th and Nicholas
Streets from CBD-Central Business District and HI-Heavy Industrial District to CBD-
Central Business District – (First Reading July 14, 2020; Second Reading July 21,
2020; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote July 28, 2020) – see attached.
79. ORD. 42285 – An ordinance to rezone property located northeast of 14th and Nicholas
Streets from CBD-Central Business District and HI-Heavy Industrial District to HI-Heavy
Industrial District – (First Reading July 14, 2020; Second Reading July 21, 2020; Third
Reading, Public Hearing and Vote July 28, 2020) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
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80. ORD. 42286 – An ordinance to amend the boundaries of the NCE-Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located
northeast of 14th and Nicholas Streets; to approve an amendment to the Urban Design
Element of the Master Plan for the City of Omaha to incorporate the Millwork Commons
NCE District Plan into the Master Plan – (First Reading July 14, 2020; Second Reading
July 21, 2020; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote July 28, 2020) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
81. ORD. 42287 – An ordinance to rescind the ACI-1-Areas of Civic Importance Overlay
District, for property located northeast of 14th and Nicholas Streets – (First Reading
July 14, 2020; Second Reading July 21, 2020; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote
July 28, 2020) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
82. RES. 2020-0640 – Res. that, the Final Plat transmitted herewith entitled Millwork
Commons (Lots 1-7 and Outlot A), a subdivision inside the city limits, located northeast
of 14th and Nicholas Streets, is hereby approved, and concurrently a portion of the
existing plats entitled The Original City of Omaha and The Coal Yard Replat 2, and
described on said replat, is hereby vacated. The applicant is Paul Smith – Inside City
Limits – see attached. (LAID OVER TO THE JULY 28, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TO COINCIDE WITH ITEM 78)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
83. RES. 2020-0641 – Res. that, the Subdivision Agreement between the City of Omaha
and Millwork District I, LLC, as recommended by the Mayor, is hereby approved. The
Subdivision is to be known as Millwork Commons (Lots 1-7 and Outlot A) and is located
northeast of 14th and Nicholas Streets. The City shall reimburse Millwork District I, LLC,
for the cost of the 12th Street sewer, not to exceed $133,804.00, from the Combined
Sewer Renovation (RNC), Organization 116912, Fund 21124 – see attached. (LAID
OVER TO THE JULY 28, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO COINCIDE WITH ITEM
78)
MERIDIAN ADDITION
84. ORD. 42288 – An ordinance to approve a PUR-Planned Unit Redevelopment Overlay
District in a GO-General Office District (property is located within an ACI-Areas of Civic
Importance Overlay District), located southwest of 72nd Street and West Center Road,
to approve the Development Plan – (First Reading July 14, 2020; Second Reading July
21, 2020; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote July 28, 2020) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
85. RES. 2020-0679 – Res. that, the Preliminary Plat entitled Meridian Addition, a minor plat
inside city limits, located southwest of 72nd Street and West Center Road, along with the
conditions, is hereby accepted; and, the preparation of the final plat of this subdivision is
hereby authorized. The applicant is Jim Hughes-Meridian Development, LLC – Inside
City Limits – see attached. (LAID OVER TO THE JULY 28, 2020 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING TO COINCIDE WITH ITEM 84)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
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86. RES. 2020-0680 – Res. that, the Final Plat entitled Meridian Addition, a minor plat inside
city limits, southwest of 72nd Street and West Center Road, is hereby approved and
accepted; and that the replat transmitted herewith entitled Meridian Addition, a minor plat
inside city limits, located southwest of 72nd Street and West Center Road, is hereby
approved, and concurrently a portion of the existing plat entitled Westgate
Addition, and described on said replat, is hereby vacated. The applicant is Jim Hughes-
Meridian Development, LLC – Inside City Limits – see attached. (LAID OVER TO THE
JULY 28, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO COINCIDE WITH ITEM 84)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
87. RES. 2020-0681 – Res. that, the Subdivision Agreement between the City of Omaha
and 2808 Partners, LLC, as recommended by the Mayor, is hereby approved. The
Subdivision is to be known as Meridian Addition (Lot 1) and is located southwest of 72nd
Street and West Center Road – see attached. (LAID OVER TO THE JULY 28, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO COINCIDE WITH ITEM 84)
PLANNING ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING WITH PLANNING BOARD ATTACHMENTS
88. ORD. 42282 – An ordinance to rezone property located at 3737 Lake Street from GI-
General Industrial District to R5-Urban Family Residential District – (First Reading July
14, 2020; Second Reading July 21, 2020; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote July
28, 2020) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
89. ORD. 42283 – An ordinance to rezone property located at 4723 South 49th Avenue from
DR-Development Reserve District to R5-Urban Family Residential District – (First
Reading July 14, 2020; Second Reading July 21, 2020; Third Reading, Public Hearing
and Vote July 28, 2020) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
90. ORD. 42276 – An ordinance vacating a portion of the north/south alley south of Vinton
Street, between 17th and 18th Streets, abutting Lots 4 and 5, Block 0 of J E Riley’s
Subdivision Addition, Douglas County, Nebraska; providing for the reversion or transfer
of the same – (First Reading July 14, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing July
21, 2020; Third Reading July 28, 2020) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
91. ORD. 42277 – An ordinance vacating the north/south alley south of Charles Street, east
of North 18th Street to the dead end, abutting Lots 10 through 15, Block C of Horbach’s
Subdivision in Horbach’s 1st Addition, and Lot 1, Block 0 of Omaha Campus of Hope
Addition, and Lot 2, Block 0 of New Visions Condos Addition, Douglas County,
Nebraska; providing for the reversion or transfer of the same – (First Reading July 14,
2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 21, 2020; Third Reading July 28, 2020)
– see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
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92. SPECIAL ORD. 10281 – An ordinance levying a special tax and assessment on all lots
and pieces of real estate within Street Improvement District (SID) 6880, in the City of
Omaha, to cover the cost of constructing and improving South 164th Street, from
Poppleton Avenue to Peterson Drive, in Portland cement concrete – (First Reading
July 14, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 21, 2020; Third Reading July
28, 2020) – see attached.
93. ORD. 42271 – An ordinance to amend certain portions of Special Ordinance No. 10277,
levying a special tax and assessment on certain lots, parts of lots, and pieces of real
estate in the City of Omaha, to cover the cost of constructing sidewalks in District No.
SWR 2019-01, to reduce the assessment on the property located at 4743 S 16th Street
in the amount of $638.40 plus accrued interest – (First Reading July 14, 2020; Second
Reading and Public Hearing July 21, 2020; Third Reading July 28, 2020) – see attached.
94. ORD. 42272 – An ordinance approving an Agreement between the City of Omaha, the
Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), and the Heartwood Preserve Master Property
Owners Association (S&ID 583), involving the payment of money from appropriations of
more than one year in accordance with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of 1956,
as amended; to provide for the terms and conditions under which the Heartwood
Preserve Master Property Owners Association will hire and pay a contractor to install
and maintain non-City standard street lights throughout the Heartwood Development
(S&ID 583); to authorize the Finance Department to pay annual sums following future
annexation of the Heartwood Preserve Development, not to exceed the agreed to
baseline amount for City Standard street lights from the Street and Highway Allocation
Fund 12131, Street Lighting Organization 116211 – (First Reading July 14, 2020;
Second Reading and Public Hearing July 21, 2020; Third Reading July 28, 2020) – see
attached.
95. ORD. 42278 – An ordinance to approve an Amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Omaha Master Plan to expand the density corridor designation along the existing
corridors of West Center, West Dodge and West Maple Roads, and to add a 204th
Street corridor – (First Reading July 14, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing
July 21, 2020; Third Reading July 28, 2020) – see attached.
96. ORD. 42279 – An ordinance to approve an Amendment to the Transportation Element of
the Omaha Master Plan to expand the density corridor designation along the existing
corridors of West Center, West Dodge and West Maple Roads, and to add a 204th
Street corridor – (First Reading July 14, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing
July 21, 2020; Third Reading July 28, 2020) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
97. ORD. 42273 – An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and 38th & Leavenworth,
LLC (subsidiary of Burlington Capital), to implement the 3814 Leavenworth Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site
located at 3814 Leavenworth Street, which proposes an infill redevelopment project that
will transform a vacant site into a five-story, multi-family, market-rate 172 unit apartment
building comprised of studios, one- and two-bedroom units and enclosed parking; the
agreement authorizes the use of up to $3,300,000.00, plus accrued interest, in excess
ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to help fund the cost of the
project – (First Reading July 14, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 21,
2020; Third Reading July 28, 2020) – see attached.
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98. ORD. 42274 – An ordinance to accept the bid of Waste Management in the total amount
of $30,645.00 to provide rubbish container services to the four (4) 18-hole Golf Courses,
located at Benson Golf Course, Elmwood Golf Course, Johnny Goodman Golf Course
and Knolls Golf Course; and to the four (4) 9-hole Golf Courses, Spring lake Golf
Course, Steve Hogan Golf Course, Warren Swigart Golf Course and Westwood Golf
Course, Omaha, Nebraska. This is a one year agreement, with the option to renew for
two (2) one-year terms, to authorize annual payments as specified therein in the amount
of $10,215.00 per year, for a total amount of $30,645.00 – (First Reading July 14,
2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 21, 2020; Third Reading July 28, 2020)
– see attached.
99. ORD. 42275 – An ordinance to ratify an Investment Manager Agreement involving the
payment of funds from appropriations of more than one (1) year in accordance with
Section 5.17 of the Home Ruler Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended,
between the City of Omaha and Scout Investments, Inc.; to provide services as an
investment manager to invest and reinvest City assets as determined by the Finance
Director with such fees to be based on a ratio of the assets being invested at 0.10% for
the first hundred million and 0.05% for any amount over that – (First Reading July 14,
2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 21, 2020; Third Reading July 28, 2020)
– see attached.
100. ORD. 42289 – An ordinance to amend Omaha Municipal Code, Chapter 13, Article
IV, entitled “Fair Housing,” Sections 13-300, 13-321, 13-322. 13-323, and 13-330; to add
provisions prohibiting housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and
gender identity – (First Reading July 14, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing
July 21, 2020; Third Reading July 28, 2020) – see attached.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
101. Motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations,
personnel matters, and litigation.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Gray, SECOND by Festersen that the meeting be adjourned
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Harding, Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
Nays: None
Absent: Melton
MOTION APPROVED 6-0
MEETING ADJOURNED AT: 6:09 P.M.
I, ELIZABETH BUTLER, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF OMAHA, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of the proceedings of the Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Omaha held on July 14, 2020.
WITNESS: CITY CLERK:
s/Kimberly Hoesing s/Elizabeth Butler
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Kimberly Hoesing, Deputy City Clerk Elizabeth Butler