1998-10-27j "CORRECTED"
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 27. 1998
LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS - 2:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
1. City Clerk calls the roll.
Doc. # 2929 - Present: Kraft,Lo, Terry, Herd, Koneck, Mr. President
Absent: Anzaldo
Councilmember Anzaldo enters the Legislative Chambers at 2:03 P.M.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Invocation by Council President Frank Brown of District No. 2.
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION
4. City Clerk certifies publication in Daily Record, the Official Newspaper of the City of
Omaha on October 23, 1998, notice re: Pre-Council and Regular City Council
Meetings, October 27, 1998.
Doc. # 2930 - From Chair on File
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WHENEVER ANY PERSON HAS BEEN INVITED TO SPEAK, OR HAS BEEN GRANTED THE
OPPORTUNITY OF SPEAKING BEFORE THE COUNCIL DURING A HEARING, EACH PERSON
WILL BE REQUESTED TO BE BRIEF, AND TO LIMIT HIS OR HER PRESENTATION TO TEN
MINUTES. WHEN MORE THAN ONE PERSON WISHES TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON A
GIVEN QUESTION, THE PROPONENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY OF FIRST
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL. THE OPPONENTS OF THE QUESTION WILL BE GIVEN THE
OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AFTER THE PROPONENTS' PRESENTATION. THE PROPONENTS
WILL BE GIVEN A BRIEF PERIOD FOR REBUTTAL OF ANY NEW MATERIAL INTRODUCED
DURING THE OPPONENTS PRESENTATION,AFTER WHICH THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE
CONCLUDED. IT IS CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURE THAT EACH SIDE RECEIVE TWENTY
MINUTES FOR THEIR PRESENTATION. COUNCILMEMBERS WILL ASK QUESTIONS AT THE
CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
ZONING ORDINANCES ON FINAL READING and Planning Board Attachments
5. Ord. to rezone from RR-Railroad District and DS-Downtown Service District to
CBD-Central Business District; 901-923 Jones Street. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY
- CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2931 - ORDINANCE # 34701 PASSED Carried 7-0
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of a
request to rezone from RR and DS to CBD; 901-923 Jones Street -
see attached.
# 2931 - From Chair on File
6. Ord. to rezone from DS-Downtown Service District to CBD-Central Business District;
Northeast of 15th and Jones Streets. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY - CAN BE
PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2932 - ORDINANCE # 34702 PASSED Carried 7-0
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of a
request to rezone from DS to CBD; Northeast of 15th and Jones
Streets - see attached.
# 2932 - From Chair on File
RESOLUTIONS RE: PLATS & SUBDIVISION AGREEMENTS
7. Res. that the replat transmitted herewith entitled SEVILLE SQUARE, is hereby
approved; and concurrently a portion of the existing plat entitled Eldorado, and
described on said replat, is hereby vacated; Northwest of 146th Street and West
Dodge Road - Outside City-see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY- CAN BE
ADOPTED TODAY))
Res. # 2933 -Adopt Carried 7-0
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of the
Final Plat of SEVILLE SQUARE; Northwest of 146th Street and West
Dodge Road - Outside City - see attached.
# 2933 - From Chair on File
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8. Res. that the Subdivision Agreement between the City of Omaha and State Farm
Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, as recommended by the Mayor, providing
for the public improvements and sewer connections to the Omaha sewer system,
is hereby approved. The Subdivision is to be known as Seville Square which will
be located Northwest of 146th Street and West Dodge Road - see attached.
((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY - CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
Res. # 2934 -Adopt Carried 7-0
ORDINANCES ON FINAL READING
9. Ord. to amend Section 23-178 of the Omaha Municipal Code concerning pay
ranges; to amend the pay ranges in Part I -ANNUAL AND BI-WEEKLY PAY: FIRE
MANAGEMENT; to repeal Section 23-178 as heretofore existing; and to provide the
effective date hereof- see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN
BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2935 - ORDINANCE # 34703 PASSED Carried 7-0
10. Ord. to create Section 23-185 of the Omaha Municipal Code dealing with
performance evaluations for Fire Management employees; to initiate a performance
appraisal system which rewards Assistant Chiefs for meeting certain performance
criteria set by the Fire Chief and managing their budget within the established
constraints; and to provide for the effective date hereof- see attached. ((PUBLIC
HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2936 - ORDINANCE # 34704 PASSED Carried 7-0
11. Ord. to amend Section 23-321 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled "Paid
holidays."; to provide that holiday pay for Fire management employees applies only
to those management employees who are assigned to Suppression duties; and, to
provide the effective date hereof - see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD
10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2937 - ORDINANCE # 34705 PASSED Carried 7-0
12. Ord. to amend Section 23-341 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled "Rate of
accumulation."; to provide that Fire management employees be deleted from the
provisions of this Section; and, to provide the effective date hereof- see attached.
((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2938 - ORDINANCE # 34706 PASSED Carried 7-0
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13. Ord. to amend Section 23-343 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled "Management
leave with pay."; to provide that Fire management employees assigned to 56-hour
shifts shall receive 72 hours of management leave each year; and, to provide the
effective date hereof- see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN
BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2939 - ORDINANCE # 34707 PASSED Carried 7-0
14. Ord. to amend Section 23-361 of the Omaha Municipal Code entitled, "Rate of
accumulation.";to increase the sick leave earned by Fire Management employees;
to repeal section 23-361 of the Omaha Municipal Code as heretofore existing; and,
to provide the effective date hereof - see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD
10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2940 - ORDINANCE # 34708 PASSED Carried 7-0
15. Ord. to amend Section 23-362 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled "Maximum
accumulation."; to provide that any employee promoted to a Fire Management
position shall continue to earn the described bonus hours of annual leave, so long
as the employee maintains the maximum allowed accumulation of sick leave; and,
to provide the effective date hereof - see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD
10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2941 - ORDINANCE # 34709 PASSED Carried 7-0
16. Ord. to amend Section 23-432 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled "Health
insurance for retired employees."; to provide_that said health insurance benefits
cease upon the employee becoming eligible for Medicare, on the first day of the
month in which the employee reaches 65 years of age or whatever age the U.S.
Congress may set in the future as the minimum beginning age for Medicare; or
when said individual employee actually, because of a disability or other reasons,
becomes eligible for Medicare, which ever occurs first; and, to provide the effective
date hereof - see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE
PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2942 - ORDINANCE # 34710 PASSED Carried 7-0
17. Ord. to amend Section 23-433 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled "Annual
leave."; to provide that Fire management employees shall accumulate leave at an
increased rate: for employees assigned to a 40 hour week - 15 hours for each
month of service, and for 56 hour employees - 20 hours for each month of service;
and, to provide the effective date hereof-see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD
10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2943 - ORDINANCE # 34711 PASSED Carried 7-0
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18. Ord. to create Section 23-438 of the Omaha Municipal Code dealing with routine
physical examinations for Fire Management employees; and to provide for the
effective date hereof- see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN
BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2944 - ORDINANCE # 34712 PASSED Carried 7-0
19. Ord. to amend Section 23-178 of the Omaha Municipal Code concerning pay
ranges; to amend the pay ranges in Part J - ANNUAL AND BI-WEEKLY PAY:
POLICE MANAGEMENT; to repeal Section 23-178 as heretofore existing; and to
provide the effective date hereof - see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD
10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2945 - ORDINANCE # 34713 PASSED Carried 7-0
20. Ord. to amend Section 23-298 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled "Functional
and civilian management (CMPTEC) employees removal of discipline"; to provide
for removal of discipline for police management employees; and, to provide the
effective date hereof- see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN
BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2946 - ORDINANCE # 34714 PASSED Carried 7-0
21. Ord. to amend Section 23-369 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled "Cash
payment for unused leave on termination of employment."; to provide that sick leave
pay off shall be at three hours paid for every eight hours of accumulated sick leave
for police management employees; and, to provide the effective date hereof- see
attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2947 - ORDINANCE # 34715 PASSED Carried 7-0
22. Ord. to amend Section 23-412 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled "Health
insurance for retired employees."; to provide that said health insurance benefits
cease upon the employee becoming eligible for Medicare, on the first day of the
month in which the employee reaches 65 years of age or whatever age the U.S.
Congress may set in the future as the minimum beginning age for Medicare; or
when said individual employee actually, because of a disability or other reasons,
becomes eligible for Medicare, which ever occurs first; and, to provide the effective
date hereof - see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE
PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2948 - ORDINANCE # 34716 PASSED Carried 7-0
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23. Ord. to amend Section 23-414 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled "Longevity
pay."; to provide for an increase in longevity pay for police management employees;
and, to provide the effective date hereof-see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD
10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2949 - ORDINANCE # 34717 PASSED Carried 7-0
24. Ord. to amend Section 23-418 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled "Education
incentive pay."; to provide for an increase in top level incentive pay for Deputy
Chiefs; and, to provide the effective date hereof - see attached. ((PUBLIC
HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2950 - ORDINANCE # 34718 PASSED Carried 7-0
25. Ord. to create Section 23-419 of the Omaha Municipal Code dealing with
performance evaluations for Police Management employees; to initiate a
performance appraisal system which rewards Deputy Chiefs for meeting certain
performance criteria set by the Police Chief and managing their budget within the
established constraints; and to provide for the effective date hereof- see attached.
((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2951 - ORDINANCE # 34719 PASSED Carried 7-0
26. Ord.. to amend Section 22-73 of the Omaha Municipal Code entitled, "Same -
Contributions."; to increase the pension contributions for Fire Management and
Police Management employees an additional .85% in 1998; and an additional .94%
in 1999 for a total employee contribution in 1999 and thereafter of 1.79%; to repeal
section 22-73 of the Omaha Municipal Code as heretofore existing; and, to provide
the effective date hereof - see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 -
CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2952 - ORDINANCE # 34720 PASSED Carried 7-0
27. Ord. to amend Section 22-76 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled "Amount."; to
provide that members may retire at age 50 with 20 years of service at 45% of their
salary; with 25 years of service at 55%; after 25 years the amount increases one
percent for each six months of service over 25 years to a maximum of 65% at 30
years; and, to provide the effective date hereof-see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING
HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2953 - ORDINANCE # 34721 PASSED Carried 7-0
28. Ord. to amend Section 23-184 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled "Direct
deposit."; to provide that Fire Management and Police Management employees
shall be paid only by direct deposit; and, to provide the effective date hereof- see
attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2954 - ORDINANCE # 34722 PASSED Carried 7-0
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29. Ord. to amend Section 23-372 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled "Injured on
Duty (IOD) pay."; to provide that any Police Management or Fire Management
employee who receives IOD pay shall not receive an amount greater than the
employee's after tax compensation; and, to provide the effective date hereof- see
attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2955 - ORDINANCE # 34723 PASSED Carried 7-0
30. Ord. approving a lease-purchase agreement between the City of Omaha Stadium
Facilities Corporation and the City of Omaha, Nebraska to provide funds for the
lease-purchase of Stadium facilities as described therein, a copy of which
Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this
reference; authorizing and approving a site lease agreement between the
Corporation and the City for the leasing of the project site and improvements
thereon by the City to the Corporation, a copy of which lease is attached hereto as
Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference; approving an Indenture of Trust
by and between the Corporation and First National Bank of Omaha as trustee, a
copy of which Indenture is attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by
this reference; approving the terms and conditions of the Corporation's Lease
Revenue Bonds (Rosenblatt Stadium Project), Series 1998 as set forth in the
Indenture and the issuance and delivery thereof; approving the form, content and
distribution of the preliminary official statement, a copy of which preliminary official
statement is attached hereto as Exhibit D and incorporated herein by this reference;
authorizing and approving the form and content of a letter agreement constituting
an undertaking by the City to provide ongoing disclosure about the City for the
benefit of the holders of the Bonds; a copy of which Letter Agreement is attached
hereto as Exhibit E and incorporated herein by this reference; and approving the
effective date hereof. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED
TODAY))
Doc. # 2956 - Read
(a) Amendment of the Whole requested by the Finance Department.
((SEE FOLDERS))
Doc. # 2957 - ORDINANCE # 34724 PASSED AS AMENDED
Carried 7-0
31. Ord. providing for the sale of City-owned surplus real property; to provide that
notwithstanding any provisions of the Omaha Municipal Code to the contrary, the
City is authorized to accept and receive the offer of the Omaha Small Business
Network, Inc., a Nebraska non-profit Corporation, 2505 North 24th Street, Omaha,
Nebraska 68110, to purchase the real property, commonly known as 2501 North
24th Street, for the sum of $1.00 and to provide the effective date hereof - see
attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2958 - ORDINANCE # 34725 PASSED Carried 7-0
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32. Ord. to approve a three year Agreement in the total amount of$150,000 between
the City of Omaha and All Our Kids, Inc. for the provision of mentoring services to
at risk youth in the Omaha area and to approve funding in accordance with the
terms thereof - see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE
PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2959 - Read
(a) Amendment requested by Councilmember Herd - see attached.
Doc. # 2960 - Motion by Herd to approve 2nd by Terry
Sub-motion by Anzaldo to lay over the ordinance and
amendment 1 wk. to 11/3/98 2nd by Lo
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Sub-motion Carried 6-1 Yeas: Kraft, Lo, Terry, Anzaldo, Herd,
Brown Nays: Koneck
(b) Communication from D'Anne Welch re: proposed contract with All
Our Kids, Inc.
# 2960 - Over to 11/3/98
33. Ord. to amend Ordinance No. 14303, Section 40-252 of the Omaha Municipal
Code, by an addition thereto of a new Class "A" Oil District, to be known as District
No. A-125; and provide the effective date hereof (OPPD Elkhorn Service Center,
1101 North 180th Street) - see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 -
CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2961 - ORDINANCE # 34726 PASSED Carried 7-0
34. Ord. to amend Ordinance No. 14303, Section 40-252 of the Omaha Municipal
Code, by an addition thereto of a new Class "B" Oil District, to be known as District
No. B-109; and to provide the effective date hereof(American Asphalt, Inc., 2020
North 11th Street) - see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE
PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2962 - ORDINANCE # 34727 PASSED Carried 7-0
35. Special Ord. levying a special tax and assessment on all lots and pieces of real
estate within Street Improvement District No. 6858 in the City of Omaha, to cover
the cost of grading, curbing and paving 54th Street from Walnut Street to Cedar
Street; and amending certain portions of Ordinance No. 34006 creating Street
Improvement District No. 6858 by correcting the legal description of the property;
and transferring $1,900.00 in the 1998 budget of the City of Omaha from the
General Fund Contingency account to the Special Assessments Fund - see
attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10/20/98 - CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
Doc. # 2963 - SPECIAL ORDINANCE # 9966 PASSED Carried 7-0
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"PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII D,
THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AGENDA ITEMS NO. 36 THROUGH 41
SHALL BE HELD ON THE THIRD READING"
ZONING ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
36. Ord. to rezone from DR-Development Reserve District and GI-General Industrial
District to GI-General Industrial District (portions of which property lie within the
floodplain and floodway); 6404 South 60th Street.
Doc. # 2964 - Over to 11/3/98
37. Ord. to rezone from CC-Community Commercial District and GO-General Office
District to CC-Community Commercial District; 6724 Grover Street.
Doc. # 2965 - Over to 11/3/98
38. Ord. to rezone from DR-Development Reserve District and CC-Community
Commercial District to CC-Community Commercial District; Southwest of 1-680 and
Blair High Road.
Doc. # 2966 - Over to 11/3/98
39. Ord. to rezone from DR-Development Reserve District to GI-General Industrial
District; Northwest of 1-680 and Blair High Road.
Doc. # 2967 - Over to 11/3/98
40. Ord. to rezone from DR-Development Reserve District to R4-Single Family
Residential District (High-Density); Northwest of 114th Street and Military Road.
Doc. # 2968 - Over to 11/3/98
41. Ord.to rezone from R6-Low-Density Multiple Family Residential District to R5-Urban
Family Residential District; Northeast of 177th and Harrison Streets.
Doc. # 2969 - Over to 11/3/98
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WHENEVER ANY PERSON HAS BEEN INVITED TO SPEAK, OR HAS BEEN GRANTED THE
OPPORTUNITY OF SPEAKING BEFORE THE COUNCIL DURING A HEARING, EACH PERSON
WILL BE REQUESTED TO BE BRIEF, AND TO LIMIT HIS OR HER PRESENTATION TO TEN
MINUTES. WHEN MORE THAN ONE PERSON WISHES TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON A
GIVEN QUESTION, THE PROPONENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY OF FIRST
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL. THE OPPONENTS OF THE QUESTION WILL BE GIVEN THE
OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AFTER THE PROPONENTS'PRESENTATION. THE PROPONENTS
WILL BE GIVEN A BRIEF PERIOD FOR REBUTTAL OF ANY NEW MATERIAL INTRODUCED
DURING THE OPPONENT'S PRESENTATION,AFTER WHICH THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE
CONCLUDED. IT IS CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURE THAT EACH SIDE RECEIVE TWENTY
MINUTES FOR THEIR PRESENTATION. COUNCILMEMBERS WILL ASK QUESTIONS AT THE
CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
42. Ord. authorizing and directing an issue of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of
the City of Omaha, Nebraska in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed
Twenty-nine Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($29,500,000) to be termed for
identification purposes "General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series of 1998";
prescribing the form of said bonds; authorizing the sale of said bonds by
negotiation; designating for defeasance certain general obligation indebtedness of
the City of Omaha, Nebraska; directing the Finance Department to give notice of
such defeasance; directing the preparation of a transcript of proceedings authorizing
the issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds; directing that said bonds shall initially
be issued and registered in book-entry form; appointing a paying agent, registrar
and escrow agent; providing for continuing disclosure; and providing for the effective
date thereof- see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
Doc. # 2970 - Over to 11/3/98
43. Ord. to amend Ordinance No. 14303, Section 40-252 of the Omaha Municipal
Code, by an addition thereto of a new Class "B" Oil District, to be known as District
No. B-102; and to provide the effective date hereof (Ameritrade Holding
Corporation, 4211 South 102nd Street) - see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING
TODAY))
Doc. # 2971 - Over to 11/3/98
DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
44. Douglas County Board of Equalization transmits their resolution approving tax rates
certified to the Douglas County Clerk, etc. - see attached. ((MOTION NEEDED TO
RECEIVE AND REFER TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
Doc. #2972- Motion to receive and refer to the Finance Department Carried
7-0
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RESOLUTIONS
(( MOTIONS ON RESOLUTIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED SHOULD BE TO '
(ADOPT) OR (NOT ADOPT) ))
45. Res. that the attached Processing Solutions, Inc., Redevelopment Plan, prepared
by the Omaha City Planning Department, containing a provision for the division of
ad valorem taxes under Section 18-2147 through 18-2150, Revised Statutes of
Nebraska, be and hereby is approved as the Redevelopment Plan for Processing
Solutions, Inc., redevelopment area at 9th Street and Ellison Avenue - over from
10/6/98 for publication and Public Hearing - had publication - see attached.
((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY - CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
Res. # 2973 -Adopt Carried 7-0
46. Res. that the attached Joslyn Lofts Limited Partnership Redevelopment Plan,
prepared by the Omaha City Planning Department, containing a provision for the
division of ad valorem taxes under Section 18-2147 through 18-2150, Revised
Statutes of Nebraska, be and hereby is approved as the Redevelopment Plan for
the Joslyn Lofts Limited Partnership redevelopment area at 621 South 15th Street-
over from 10/6/98 for publication and Public Hearing - had publication - see
attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY - CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
Res. # 2974 - Adopt Carried 7-0
47. Res. that the attached Bemis Company Redevelopment Plan, prepared by the
Omaha City Planning Department, containing a provision for the division of ad
valorem taxes under Section 18-2147 through 18-2150, Revised Statutes of
Nebraska, be and hereby is approved as the Redevelopment Plan for Bemis
Company Redevelopment Area located at 2445 and 2455 Deer Park Boulevard and
3514 South 25th Street- over from 10/6/98 for publication and Public Hearing - had
publication - see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY - CAN BE ADOPTED
TODAY))
Res. # 2975 - Adopt Carried 7-0
48. Res. that, in accordance with the Lottery Operator's Agreement between the City
of Omaha and Omaha First Corporation, as amended, Omaha First Corporation is
granted approval to operate a satellite keno location at 40th Street Bar & Grill, 3929
Farnam Street, in Omaha, Nebraska - see attached.
Res. # 2976 -Adopt Carried 6-1 Yeas: Kraft, Lo, Anzaldo, Herd, Koneck,
Brown Nays: Terry
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49. Res. approving the contract with Swain Construction, as recommended by the
Mayor, for Special Project 98-17, being Oakview Mall street improvements, to be
paid from the Street Improvement Organization 1444, Street and Highway Allocation
Fund 103, in the amount of$117,627.00 - see attached.
Res. # 2977 -Adopt Carried 7-0
50. Res. that the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Omaha and Sanitary and
Improvement District 413 of Douglas County, Nebraska, providing for the Public
Improvement of Highway 133 and 103rd Street intersection, is hereby approved;
and, the Finance Department is authorized to pay a maximum amount of
$66,460.00 from the Major Street Intersection Improvement Account as the City's
share for the improvements - see attached.
Res. # 2978 - Adopt Carried 7-0
51. Res. that the First Amendment to the Agreement with CH2M Hill, Inc. to provide a
final design, a cost estimate, drawings and bidding documents for Missouri River
Treatment Plant improvements is hereby approved. That the Finance Department
is authorized to pay $261,000.00 for Energy System improvements and
$540,000.00 for Digester/Clarifier improvements from the Sanitary Sewer
Improvement Organization 1485, Fund 544 - see attached.
Res. # 2979 -Adopt Carried 6-1 Yeas: Kraft, Lo, Anzaldo, Herd, Koneck,
Brown Nays: Terry
52. Res. approving the award of a contract with Omaha Electric Service for Electrical
Renovation at Gene Leahy Mall at a cost of$123,623.00 from Park Bond Fund 340,
Organization 1295 - see attached.
Doc. # 2980 - Motion by Anzaldo to Adopt 2nd by Lo
Sub-motion by Anzaldo to lay over 1 wk. to 11/3/98 2nd by Lo
Sub-motion Carried 7-0
53. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$156,891.00 from Jones Library Sales, Inc. for interior furnishings at Benson Branch
Library is hereby accepted and the Finance Department is authorized to pay the
cost from Library Facilities Fund 329, Organization 1695 - see attached.
Res. # 2981 - Adopt Carried 7-0
54. Res. approving the award of a contract with Krueger International for Phase II
Interior Furnishings at Millard Branch Library project at a cost of$51,664.06 from
Library Facilities Fund 329, Organization 1695 - see attached.
Res. # 2982 -Adopt Carried 7-0
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55. Res. approving the award of a contract with Omaha Business Furniture, Inc., for
Phase II Interior Furnishing at Millard Branch Library Project at a cost of$58,587.34
from Library Facilities Fund 329, Organization 1695 - see attached.
Res. # 2983 Adopt Carried 7-0
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56. Res. that the bids of Dillon Tire, Inc., Jensen Tire Co., and GCR Firestone Tire Co.,
for a 12-month price agreement on tires for various departments in the amounts as
indicated on the bid tabulations are accepted as the lowest bids within their
categories and awards are made to Dillon Tire, Inc., Jensen Tire Co., and GCR
Firestone Tire Co. The amounts of these charges shall be paid from the
appropriate accounts - see attached.
Res. # 2984 -Adopt Carried 7-0
57. Res. that the Finance Department is authorized to pay the cost of$23,300.00 for
the professional services agreement between the Police and Fire Retirement
System and Milliman & Robertson, Inc., for the actuarial evaluation of the System,
from Fund 001, Organization 1710 - see attached.
Res. # 2985 -Adopt Carried 7-0
58. Res. that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a purchase order for the work
of Velghe & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $19,750, to conduct an employee
opinion survey for the Omaha Police Department, and the proposal is hereby
accepted and the same hereby approved. Further, that the Finance Department of
the City of Omaha is authorized to pay the cost of the employee opinion survey from
the General Fund 001,Agency 132, Organization 1332, Object 2499-see attached.
Res. # 2986 -Adopt Carried 6-1 Yeas: Lo, Terry, Anzaldo, Herd, Koneck,
Brown Nays: Kraft •
59. Res. that the appointment by the Mayor of Kellie E. Paris to serve the unexpired
term of Vincent Muniz, Sr. on the Personnel Board, to serve a term commencing on
the date of confirmation by the City Council, and expiring on July 15, 2002, is
hereby confirmed - see attached.
Res. # 2987 -Adopt Carried 7-0
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60. Res. declaring that a Committee should be formed of Departments of the City of
Omaha and others for the purpose of conducting a review of residential traffic flow
within the zoning jurisdiction of the City of Omaha; with the goal to form a
philosophical planning statement or set of guidelines regarding the control of traffic
in existing residential subdivisions and new residential subdivisions. ((SEE
FOLDERS))
Doc. # 2988 - Read
Res. # 2991 - Adopt as Amended Carried 7-0
(a) Amendment requested by Councilmember Herd.
Doc. # 2989 -Approve Carried 7-0
(b) Amendment requested by Councilmember Lo.
Doc. # 2990 - Approve Carried 7-0
LIQUOR
61. CLASS "C" - Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., dba "Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.", 1000 Harney
Street. New application, new location. Property posted: 10/14/98. Notified:
10/16/98 - see attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING ON THE APPLICATION
BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION EITHER TO
GRANT OR DENY))
Doc. # 2997 - Read
Doc. # 2998 - Motion to suspend City Council Liquor Rules Carried 7-0
Res. # 2999 - Grant Carried 7-0
Doc. # 3000 - Motion to reinstate City Council Liquor Rules Carried 7-0
62. CLASS "C" - Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., dba "Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.", 4310 South
143rd Street. New application, new location. Property posted: 10/14/98. Notified:
10/14/98 - see attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING ON THE APPLICATION
BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION EITHER TO
GRANT OR DENY))
Res. # 3001 - Grant Carried 7-0
63. PACKAGE - Jim & Sam, Inc., dba "BJ's", 4122 Ames Avenue. New application,
new location. Property posted: 10/14/98. Notified: 10/20/98 - see attached.
((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING ON THE APPLICATION BUT YOUR MOTION
SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION EITHER TO GRANT OR DENY))
Doc. # 3002 - Read
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(a) Amendment requested by Sam Murante, applicant, re: his application
for a Package Liquor License at 4122 Ames Avenue.
Doc. # 3003 - Approve Carried 6-1 Yeas: Lo, Terry,
Anzaldo, Kraft, Koneck, Brown Nays: Herd
Doc. # 3004 - Motion to suspend City Council Liquor Rules
Carried 5-2 Carried 5-2 Yeas: Lo, Terry, Anzaldo, Koneck,
Brown Nays: Kraft, Herd
Res. # 3005 - Grant as Amended Carried 6-1 Yeas: Kraft,
Lo, Terry, Anzaldo, Koneck, Brown Nays: Herd
Doc. # 3006 - Motion to reinstate.City Council Liquor Rules
Carried 7-0
64. Fine Tier III, Inc., dba "Fine's Lounge", 2801 North 16th Street, requests permission
to appoint George L. Robinson manager of their present Class "C" Liquor License -
see attached. ((MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
Doc. # 3007 - Motion to allow the applicant to withdraw Carried 7-0
(a) Communication from Luther Haynes and George. L. Robinson,
representing Fines Tier III, Inc., requesting withdrawal of manager
application.
• # 3007 - From Chair on File
65. LaSalle Hotel Lessee, Inc., dba "Omaha Marriott Hotel", 10220 Regency Circle,
requests permission to appoint David O. Greene manager of their present Class "C"
Liquor License - see attached. ((MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO
APPROVE))
Doc. # 3008 - Approve Carried 7-0
66. Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon of Nebraska, Inc., dba "Lone Star Steakhouse &
Saloon", 3040 South 143rd Plaza, requests permission to appoint John A. Stephens
manager of their present Class "I" Liquor License - see attached. ((MOTION
NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
Doc. # 3009 - Approve Carried 7-0
67. Peak Interests, Inc., dba "Pizza Hut", 5122 North 90th Street, requests permission
to appoint Michelle J. Reagle manager of their present Class "J" Liquor License -
see attached. ((MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
Doc. # 3010 - Approve Carried 7-0
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68. Guild Hotel Management Company, dba "Radisson Redick Hotel", 1504 Harney
Street, requests permission for a Special Designated License for an anniversary
celebration at Comfort Inn, 8736 West Dodge Road, on October 30, 1998, from
12:00 o'clock noon to 11:00 P.M. - see attached. ((MOTION NEEDED TO
APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
Doc. # 3011 -Approve Carried 7-0
69. Omaha Junior League, Inc., 608 North 108th Court, requests permission for a
Special Designated License for a fundraiser at Regency Fashion Court, 10235
Regency Court, on November 6, 1998, from 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. -see attached.
((MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
Doc. # 3012 -Approve Carried 7-0
70. Bethphage, 4980 South 118th Street, Suite A, requests permission for a Special
Designated License for a fundraiser at Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, 2600
Dodge Street, on November 7, 1998, from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. - see attached.
((MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
Doc. # 3013 - Approve Carried 7-0
71. Hy Vee Food Stores, Inc., 7910 Cass Street, requests permission for a Special
Designated License for a wine sampling on November 21, 1998, from 10:00 A.M.
to 6:00 P.M. - see attached. ((MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT. TO
APPROVE))
Doc. # 3014 -Approve Carried 7-0
72. Hy Vee Food Stores, Inc., 7910 Cass Street, requests permission for a Special
Designated License for a distilled spirit sampling on December 19, 1998, from 10:00
A.M. to 6:00 P.M. - see attached. ((MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO
APPROVE))
Doc. # 3015 - Approve Carried 7-0
73. Res. that the City of Omaha authorizes and consents to the possession and
consumption of alcoholic liquor on the City-owned property at Western Heritage
Museum, 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, as authorized by a Special
Designated Liquor License issued to International'Catering, Inc. for October 28,
1998. ((SEE FOLDERS))
Res. # 3016 -Adopt Carried 7-0
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74. NLCC notifies that Jer-Sue Corporation, dba "All Nations Brew House", 1830 North
72nd Street, has elected payment of fine in lieu of closing - see attached.
(a) NLCC notifies that The Other World, Inc., dba "Diamond Cabaret",
333 North 72nd Street, has elected payment of fine in lieu of closing -
see attached.
(b) NLCC notifies that 2301 Leavenworth Corporation, dba "Crosstown
Tavern", 2301 Leavenworth Street, has elected payment of fine in lieu
of closing - see attached.
Doc. # 3017 - Motion to receive and place on file Carried 7-0
"PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII C,
THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AGENDA ITEMS NO. 75 THROUGH 76
SHALL BE HELD ON THE SECOND READING."
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
75. Ord. to amend Chapter 31 of the Omaha Municipal Code; to amend Section 31-3
by changing the procedure for repair of private sewer connection lines in the public
right-of-way; to repeal Section 31-3 as heretofore existing; and to provide the
effective date hereof- see attached.
Doc. # 3018 - Hearing 11/3/98
76. Ord. authorizing and providing for the issuance and sale of not to exceed Three
Million One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($3,115,000) Riverfront
Redevelopment Project No. 1 Special Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998
of the City of Omaha, Nebraska for the purpose of paying the cost of refunding the
outstanding Riverfront Redevelopment Project No. 1 Special Tax Revenue Bonds,
Series of 1998, of the City; prescribing the form and detail of said bonds; ratifying
and confirming the creation of a community development agency; providing for the
annual certification of the amount of community redevelopment tax to be levied for
each succeeding fiscal year; pledging said special tax revenues to the payment of
the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same fall due and to carry out all
other covenants of this ordinance; limiting the payment of said bonds solely to said
special tax revenues; creating and establishing funds and accounts; authorizing the
sale of said bonds by negotiation; making other covenants and agreements in
connection with the foregoing; and appointing a trustee and paying agent. ((SEE
FOLDERS))
Doc. # 3019 - Hearing 11/3/98
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ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS
77. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the attached Amendment to the
agreement between the City of Omaha and the Siena/Francis House, a Nebraska
Non-Profit Corporation, 1702 Nicholas Street, Omaha, NE 68102, approved on July
29, 1997, by Resolution 2123, which allows the Siena/Francis House to use
$88,466.00 in Supportive Housing Program funds earmarked for leasing of units to
help acquire and renovate the units at 4460, 4462, 4464, and 4466 Redman
Avenue, is hereby approved. ((SEE FOLDERS)) ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY -
CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
Doc. # 2992 - Read
Res. # 2994 -Adopt as Amended Carried 7-0
(a) Amendment requested by the Law Department.
Doc. # 2993 - Approve Carried 7-0
78. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the attached Amendment to the
agreement between the City of Omaha and the Siena/Francis House, a Nebraska
Non-Profit Corporation, 1702 Nicholas Street, Omaha, NE 68102, approved on
September 15, 1998, by Resolution 2545, which allows the Siena/Francis House to
use $34,560.00 in Supportive Housing Program funds earmarked for leasing of
units to help acquire and renovate the units at 4468 Redman Avenue, is hereby
approved. ((SEE FOLDERS)) ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY - CAN BE ADOPTED
TODAY))
Res. # 2995 - Adopt Carried 7-0
79. Res. that the attached Agreement, as recommended by the Mayor, between the
City of Omaha and the NCTHP Limited Partnership, a Nebraska Limited
Partnership, 4460 Redman Avenue, #1, Omaha, Nebraska, 68104, in the amount
of$217,875.00, comprised of$174,300.00 HOME and $43,575.00 Planning Capital
Program Funds, for the acquisition and renovation of the 30 units at 4460, 4462,
4464, 4466 and 4468 Redman Avenue into 28 housing units for use as transitional
housing by formerly homeless families and individuals and the remaining units into
a community activities/common room, is hereby approved. Funding shall be in the
form of a $217,875.00 Repayable Loan. These funds, in the amount of
$174,300.00, shall be payable from the FY98 HOME Transitional Housing Program,
Fund No. 186, Organization No. 5012. Funds in the amount of$43,575.00 shall be
payable from Planning Capital Program, Fund 001, Organization No. 1106, Agency
No. 110, Object No. 8010. ((SEE FOLDERS)) ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY- CAN
BE ADOPTED TODAY))
Res. # 2996 -Adopt Carried 7-0
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
80. Motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing labor
negotiations, personnel matters and litigation.
Adjourned: 3:38 P.M.
DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION
IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ALL REQUESTS FOR SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS (SIGNERS)
WILL REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE.
IF ALTERNATIVE FORMATS ARE NEEDED,
ALL REQUESTS WILL REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 72 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE.
PLEASE NOTIFY SANDRA L. MOSES -444-5554, IF ARRANGEMENTS NEED TO BE MADE.
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