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JOURNAL RECORD
CITY OF OMAHA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 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 28,
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 Pahls, Palermo,
Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President (Jerram) – CCID # 2020-0715.
Council President Chris Jerram led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Vinny Palermo of District 4 provided remarks.
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION – NOTIFICATION OF OPEN MEETING ACT
City Clerk Elizabeth Butler certified publication in the Daily Record, the Official Newspaper of
the City of Omaha, on July 24, 2020, notice of the Pre-Council and Regular City Council
Meetings, July 28, 2020 – CCID # 2020-0716.
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
PLANNING ITEMS WITH PLANNING BOARD ATTACHMENTS
ARBOR VIEW
6. RES. 2020-0717 – Res. that, the Preliminary Plat entitled Arbor View (Lots 382-641,
Outlots I-N), a subdivision outside city limits, located southeast of 216th and Fort
Streets, along with the conditions, is hereby accepted; and, the preparation of the final
plat of this subdivision is hereby authorized. The applicant is Charleston Homes, LLC –
Outside City Limits – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 6.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Kyle Vohl, E&A Consulting Group, 10909 Mill Valley Road
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Harding, SECOND by Melton that RESOLUTION # 2020-0717 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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NATIONAL SUBDIVISION REPLAT 1
City Clerk Elizabeth Butler stated that Items 7 and 8 relate to the same project and would be
considered together.
Required notices of public hearings relating to this development were published in the Daily
Record on July 14, 2020.
7. 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. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
8. 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. (PUBLIC HEARING
AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Items 7 and 8.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Mark Westergard, E&A Consulting Group, 10909 Mill Valley Road
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND BY Festersen that the following items be approved:
Item # 7 RESOLUTION # 2020-0638; and, Item # 8 RESOLUTION # 2020-0639;
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
JOBMAN ADDITION
City Clerk Elizabeth Butler stated that Items 9 through 13 relate to the same project and would
be considered together.
Required notices of public hearings relating to this development were published in the Daily
Record on July 14, 2020.
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9. 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. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE
TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
10. 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.
(PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
11. 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. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE
TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
12. 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. (PUBLIC HEARING
AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
B. Communication in opposition – see attached.
13. 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.
(PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Items 9 through 13.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Mark Westergard, E&A Consulting Group, 10909 Mill Valley Road
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND BY Melton that the following items be approved:
Item # 9 ORDINANCE # 42280; Item # 10 ORDINANCE # 42281;
Item # 11 RESOLUTION # 2020-0635; Item # 12 RESOLUTION # 2020-0636; and,
Item # 13 RESOLUTION # 2020-0637;
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ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
MILLWORK COMMONS
City Clerk Elizabeth Butler stated that Items 14 through 19, as well as Item 27, relate to the
same project and would be considered together.
Required notices of public hearings relating to this development were published in the Daily
Record on July 14, 2020.
14. 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. (PUBLIC
HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
15. 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. (PUBLIC HEARING
AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
16. 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.
(PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
17. 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. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
18. 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. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
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19. 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. (PUBLIC
HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Items 14 through 19 and Item 27.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Katie Underwood, Olsson Associates, 2111 South 67th Street – Items #14 - #19
Debra Christiansen, Bluestone Development, 5110 Mayberry Street – Item #27
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Melton, SECOND BY Gray that the following items be approved:
Item # 14 ORDINANCE # 42284; Item # 15 ORDINANCE # 42285;
Item # 16 ORDINANCE # 42286; Item # 17 ORDINANCE # 42287;
Item # 18 RESOLUTION # 2020-0640; and, Item # 19 RESOLUTION # 2020-0641;
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
City Council President Jerram requested that Item #27 be moved up on the agenda. There were
no objections, and so ordered.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) PROJECT PLAN RESOLUTION
27. RES. 2020-0545 – Res. that, the Millwork Parcel 8 Apartments Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for the redevelopment project site located at 1200
North 12th Street, which proposes an infill redevelopment project with a five story mixed-
use building containing residential, retail and office space, and authorizes the City’s
participation through the allocation of TIF in an amount up to $3,425,000.00, plus
accrued interest, to offset TIF eligible expenses including, but not limited to acquisition,
site preparation costs, architectural and engineering fees, and public improvements as
required, containing a provision for the division of ad valorem taxes as authorized by
Section 18-2147 through 18-2150, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as analyzed and
determined to be in conformance with the Community Development Law and as
recommended by the City Planning Department, be and hereby is approved – see
attached. (POSTPONED FROM THE JUNE 23, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Amendment of the Whole requested by the Planning Department for a new TIF
amount of $3,781,663.00 – see attached.
MOTION by Melton, SECOND by Gray that the Amendment of the Whole for RESOLUTION
# 2020-0545 be approved
ROLL CALL:
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Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
MERIDIAN ADDITION
City Clerk Elizabeth Butler stated that Items 20 through 24 relate to the same project and would
be considered together.
Required notices of public hearings relating to this development were published in the Daily
Record on July 14, 2020.
20. 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.
(PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
21. 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. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
22. 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. (PUBLIC HEARING
AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
B. Communications in opposition – see attached.
23. 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. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Items 20 through 24.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Jon Blumenthal, Baird Holm, 1700 Farnam Street
OPPONENTS:
Terry Anderson, 8011 Ontario Street
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Mary Powell, 3005 South 72nd Avenue
FOR THE CITY:
Dave Fanslau, Planning Department Director
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND BY Harding that the following items be approved:
Item # 20 ORDINANCE # 42288; Item # 21 RESOLUTION # 2020-0679;
Item # 22 RESOLUTION # 2020-0680; and, Item # 23 RESOLUTION # 2020-0681;
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
24. RES. 2020-0546 – Res. that, the Meridian at 72nd and West Center Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for the redevelopment project site located
at 2808 South 72nd Street, which proposes the demolition of a vacant hotel and lounge
and the new construction of a 277 unit market rate apartment complex with a mix of
studio, one and two bedroom units, and authorizes the City’s participation through the
allocation of TIF in an amount up to $5,876,535.00, plus accrued interest, to offset TIF
eligible expenses including, but not limited to acquisition, site work, engineered
foundations, architectural and engineering fees, and public improvements as required,
containing a provision for the division of ad valorem taxes as authorized by Section 18-
2147 through 18-2150, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as analyzed and determined to be
in conformance with the Community Development Law and as recommended by the City
Planning Department, be and hereby is approved – see attached. (POSTPONED FROM
THE JUNE 23, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE
TODAY)
MOTION by Gray, SECOND BY Harding that RESOLUTION # 2020-0546 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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PLANNING ORDINANCES ON FINAL READING WITH PLANNING BOARD ATTACHMENTS
Required notices of public hearings relating to this development were published in the Daily
Record on July 14, 2020.
25. 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. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 25.
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The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Caerhl Irey, 3719 Ohio Street
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND by Harding that ORDINANCE # 42282 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
Required notices of public hearings relating to this development were published in the Daily
Record on July 14, 2020.
26. 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. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 26.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Palermo, SECOND by Festersen that ORDINANCE # 42283 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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LIQUOR
28. RES. 2020-0735 – Class “C” Liquor License Application – CPG Hotel Management,
LLC, dba “Aksarben Suites Omaha”, 7270 Cedar Street. (This is a new application for a
new location). Notice was posted on the property on 07-15-2020; Notification was sent
to property owners within 500 feet on 07-17-2020 – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING
AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 28.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Ryan Ricke, Fraser Stryker, 409 South 17th Street
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION by Harding, SECOND by Jerram that RESOLUTION # 2020-0735 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
29. RES. 2020-0736 – Class “CK” Liquor License Application – Old Market Ventures, LLC,
dba “Jams Grill & Bar”, 7814 Dodge Street. (This is a new application for an old
location). Present licensee is Jams Enterprises, LLC, dba “Jams Grill & Bar”, who has a
Class “CK” Liquor License – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 29.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
John Sgourakis, 1550 Skylark Drive, for Cutchall Management
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Festersen, SECOND by Gray that RESOLUTION # 2020-0736 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
30. RES. 2020-0737 – Class “C” Liquor License Application – Rise Up Maple, LLC, dba “The
Corner Kick”, 16268 Evans Plaza. (This is a new application for an old location).
Currently licensed to Growling Moose, LLC, dba “Mars Bar and Grill”, who has a Class
“CKG” Liquor License and a Music Venue Permit – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING
AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 30.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Paul and Rachel McCrae, 17057 Weir Street
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Melton, SECOND by Harding that RESOLUTION # 2020-0737 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
31. RES. 2020-0738 – Class “C” Liquor License Application – Rubio, Morgan W., dba
“Patron Sports Bar”, 6801 Railroad Avenue. (This is a new application for a new
location). Formerly licensed to Rios, Claudia R, who held a Class “C” Liquor License.
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Notice was posted on the property on 07-16-2020; Notification was sent to property
owners within 500 feet on 07-17-2020 – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE
TODAY)
A. Communications in opposition – see attached.
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 31.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Morgan Rubio, Patron Sports Bar, 6801 Railroad Avenue
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Palermo, SECOND by Festersen that RESOLUTION # 2020-0738 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
32. RES. 2020-0739 – Class “I” Liquor License Application – Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.,
dba “Chipotle Mexican Grill”, 333 N Saddle Creek Road. (This is a new application for a
new location). Notice was posted on the property on 07-22-2020; Notification was sent
to property owners within 500 feet on 07-17-2020 – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING
AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 32.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Ryan Ricke, Fraser Stryker, 409 South 17th Street
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND by Harding that RESOLUTION # 2020-0739 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
33. RES. 2020-0740 – Class “I” Liquor License Application – Dano1_Consortium, Inc., dba
“Lux”, 5018 Underwood Avenue. (This is a new application for an old location). Trade
name change from Acadian to Lux. Late renewal for the 2020-2021 licensing year – see
attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 33.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
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Dan O’Brien, 5515 Howard Street
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND by Festersen that RESOLUTION # 2020-0740 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
34. RES. 2020-0741 – Class “D” Liquor License Application – Kum & Go, LC, dba “Kum &
Go #7703”, 1180 Capitol Avenue. (This is a new application for a new location). Notice
was posted on the property on 07-22-2020; Notification was sent to property owners
within 500 feet on 07-17-2020 – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE
TODAY)
A. Communication in opposition – see attached.
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 34.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Janelle Bowen, 4810 North 175th Avenue
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND by Festersen that RESOLUTION # 2020-0741 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
35. RES. 2020-0742 – Class “M” Liquor License Application (Bottle Club) – Club 120, Inc.,
dba “Infinity”, 2615 South 120th Street. (This is a new application for an old location).
Hustler Club was approved for a Class “C” Liquor License. Notice was posted on the
property on 07-15-2020; Notification was sent to property owners within 500 feet on 07-
17-2020 – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Communication in opposition – see attached.
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 35.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Shane Harrington, 5510 North 83rd Street
FOR THE CITY:
Ryan Wiesen, Assistant City Attorney, Law Department
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION by Gray, SECOND by Jerram that RESOLUTION # 2020-0742 be postponed to
the August 11, 2020, City Council Meeting
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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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 hearings on Agenda Items 36 through 46
were held on July 21, 2020.
CONSENT AGENDA – ORDINANCES
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. 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.
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40. 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.
41. 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.
42. 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.
43. 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.
44. 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.
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45. 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.
46. 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.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND by Festersen that the following items be approved:
Item # 36 ORDINANCE # 42276; Item # 37 ORDINANCE # 42277;
Item # 38 SPECIAL ORDINANCE # 10281; Item # 39 ORDINANCE # 42271;
Item # 40 ORDINANCE # 42272; Item # 41 ORDINANCE # 42278;
Item # 42 ORDINANCE # 42279; Item # 43 ORDINANCE # 42273;
Item # 44 ORDINANCE # 42274; Item # 45 ORDINANCE # 42275; and,
Item # 46 ORDINANCE # 42289;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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Council President Jerram announced that the public hearings on Agenda Items 47 through 63
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.
CONSENT AGENDA – RESOLUTIONS
47. RES. 2020-0743 – Manager Application – IRC II, Inc., dba “The Arboretum”, 8141
Farnam Street and Immanuel Retirement Communities, dba “Lakeside Village”, 17475
Frances Street, requests permission to appoint Samuel J. Voss manager of their
present Class “I” Liquor License locations – see attached.
48. RES. 2020-0744 – Manager Application – Paxton Chop House, LLC, dba “801 Chop
House”, 1403 Farnam Street, requests permission to appoint Elizabeth M. Wallace
manager of their present Class “I” Liquor License location – see attached.
49. RES. 2020-0721 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Trek Bicycle Corporation dba B-Cycle LLC, in
the amount of $169,590.00, for the purchase of seventy (70) Bicycles and accessories,
to be utilized by the Parking Division. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the
cost of this purchase from the Parking Revenue Fund 21116, Parking Heartland Park
Organization 116235, year 2020 funding.) – see attached.
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50. RES. 2020-0722 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Road Builders Machinery, Inc., in the amount of
$382,800.00, for the purchase of four (4) Street Flushers with Rear Engine Driven Water
Pumps, 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.
51. RES. 2020-0723 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Spencer
Management LLC, in the amount of $2,196,775.00, for OPW 53865, being the Concrete
Panel Repair, 2020-M Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is
authorized to pay the cost of $2,196,775.00 from the 2020 Street Preservation Bond
Fund 13191, Transportation Bonds 117117.) – see attached.
52. RES. 2020-0724 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Spencer
Management LLC, in the amount of $1,045,825.00, for OPW 53861, being the Concrete
Panel Repair, 2020-I Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is
authorized to pay the cost of $1,045,825.00 from the 2020 Street Preservation Bond
Fund 13191, Transportation Bonds 117117.) – see attached.
53. RES. 2020-0725 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Pave
911, LLC, in the amount of $91,975.00, for OPW 53873, being the Concrete Speed
Bumps at Various Locations Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is
authorized to pay the cost of $91,975.00 from the Street and Highway Allocation Fund
12131, Capital (Traffic) Organization 116189, year 2020 expenditure.) – see attached.
54. RES. 2020-0726 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement with Walker Consultants, in the amount of $140,000.00, to provide
professional services on the 2020 Parking Study and Financial Analysis Project, is
hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay a fee not to exceed
$140,000.00, from the Parking Revenue Fund 21116, Parking Administration
Organization 116241, year 2020 funding.) – see attached.
A. Communication in support – see attached.
55. RES. 2020-0729 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement with HNTB Corporation, with the City’s local share of $49,564.42, to provide
professional services on OPW 52487 TCSP-28 (114) CN 22571 being the North
Downtown Riverfront Pedestrian Connector Bridge Project, is hereby approved. (The
Finance Department is authorized to pay a fee not to exceed $49,564.42, from the 2018
Transportation Bond Fund 13185, Transportation Bonds Organization 117117.) – see
attached.
56. RES. 2020-0727 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, Amendment No. 6 to the
Professional Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc., in the amount of
$202,747.00, for professional engineering services on OPW 53206 (CSO), being the
Cole Creek CSO 204 Area – Phase 3 Combined Sewer Separation Project, is hereby
approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the additional fee not to exceed
$202,747.00, of which is to be paid from the Sewer Revenue Improvement Fund 21124,
CSO Implementation Organization 116918; Sewer Revenue Bonds will be issued to
finance this project.) – see attached.
57. RES. 2020-0728 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Program Agreement
between the City of Omaha and the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) for
Project S-75-2(1081), State Control No. 22809 and OPW 53920, being the US-75
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Whitmore North - US 75 from Whitmore to Sargent Project, comprised of resurfacing
work on Highway US-75. (NDOT agrees to pay all the construction costs of the Project,
which is currently estimated at $1,500,000.00. The City Council hereby authorizes the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Omaha.) – see
attached.
58. RES. 2020-0730 – Res. that, the contract with Midwest DCM, in the amount of
$196,074.00, for Charles Street public improvements, including a new street from 16th to
17th Street, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay
$196,074.00 from FY 2019 Fund No. 12186, Organization No. 128072, Project No.
5971.) – see attached.
59. RES. 2020-0731 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Agreement between
the City of Omaha and Goodwin Industries, LLC, in the amount of $300,000.00 in FY
2019 funds that will provide façade improvements to the Goodwin’s Spencer Street
Barbershop located at 3116 North 24th Street and the removal of the cement pad on the
adjoining lot, is hereby approved. (Funds shall be paid from the Community
Development Block Grant, Award No. 100682, Project No. 5971.) – see attached.
60. RES. 2020-0732 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the purchase based upon
the contract pricing of Midwest Turf & Irrigation in the amount of $62,451.00 for one (1)
Toro Groundsmaster 4000-D mower, is hereby accepted. (The Finance Department is
authorized to pay the cost of the Toro Groundsmaster 4000-D mower in the amount of
$62,451.00 from the Golf Operations Fund No. 21114 and Organization No. 115519,
Knolls Golf Course.) – see attached.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT JERRAM ANNOUNCED THAT AGENDA ITEM 61 WAS REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
61. RES. 2020-0733 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the purchase from
Lawmen’s & Shooters’ Supply, Inc. in the amount $25,865.47 for the purchase of Night
Vision Equipment for Omaha Police Department, a Tri-County region partner, is hereby
approved. (The Finance Department of the City of Omaha is authorized to pay
Lawmen’s & Shooters’ Supply, Inc. in the amount of $25,865.47 for the purchase of
Night Vision Equipment, budgeted from and funded by the Nebraska Emergency
Management Agency (NEMA) FY 2018 State Homeland Security Grant, Award #EMW-
2018-SS-00037-S01, Fund 12151, Organization 130762.) – see attached. (REMOVED
FROM CONSENT AGENDA)
62. RES. 2020-0734 – Res. that, the nomination and reappointment by Mayor Stothert of
Bradley J. Swerczek as a member of the Park and Recreation Board, to serve a three-
year term commencing September 16, 2020 and expiring September 15, 2023, be and
hereby is confirmed and approved – see attached.
63. RES. 2020-0745 – Res. that, the appointment by Mayor Jean Stothert of Vicki Melvin as
the responsible tenant member with a duration over three years in a residential unit
within the city or the jurisdiction of the city, but not within the city council district with the
highest number of properties with currently cited and pending violations of the Property
Maintenance Appeals Board, commencing July 28, 2020 and expiring July 27, 2023, is
hereby confirmed and approved – see attached.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND by Harding that the following items be approved:
Item # 47 RESOLUTION # 2020-0743; Item # 48 RESOLUTION # 2020-0744;
Item # 49 RESOLUTION # 2020-0721; Item # 50 RESOLUTION # 2020-0722;
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Item # 51 RESOLUTION # 2020-0723; Item # 52 RESOLUTION # 2020-0724;
Item # 53 RESOLUTION # 2020-0725; Item # 54 RESOLUTION # 2020-0726;
Item # 55 RESOLUTION # 2020-0729; Item # 56 RESOLUTION # 2020-0727;
Item # 57 RESOLUTION # 2020-0728; Item # 58 RESOLUTION # 2020-0730;
Item # 59 RESOLUTION # 2020-0731; Item # 60 RESOLUTION # 2020-0732;
Item # 62 RESOLUTION # 2020-0734; and, Item # 63 RESOLUTION # 2020-0745;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
61. RES. 2020-0733 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the purchase from
Lawmen’s & Shooters’ Supply, Inc. in the amount $25,865.47 for the purchase of Night
Vision Equipment for Omaha Police Department, a Tri-County region partner, is hereby
approved. (The Finance Department of the City of Omaha is authorized to pay
Lawmen’s & Shooters’ Supply, Inc. in the amount of $25,865.47 for the purchase of
Night Vision Equipment, budgeted from and funded by the Nebraska Emergency
Management Agency (NEMA) FY 2018 State Homeland Security Grant, Award #EMW -
2018-SS-00037-S01, Fund 12151, Organization 130762.) – see attached.
A. Communications in opposition – see attached.
Council President Chris Jerram opened the Public Hearing on Item 61.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
OPPONENTS:
Halley Taylor, 1416 South 16th Street
Mark Vondrasek, 1819 Farnam Street
Ashley Underwood, 1805 South 55th Street
Terrell McKinney, 5319 North 30th Street
Neal Duffy, 5870 Bancroft Street
Sarah Brumfield, 1210 South 25th Avenue
Amy Sand, 3118 North 49th Avenue
Nathan Scott, 9280 Z Street
Scott Williams, 3820 Jones Street
FOR THE CITY:
Amber Parker, Mayor’s Office
Captain Mark Desler, Omaha Police Department
Franklin Thompson, Director, Human Rights and Relations Department
Paul Kratz, City Attorney, Law Department
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Melton, SECOND by Harding that RESOLUTION # 2020-0733 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Harding, Melton
Nays: Festersen, Gray, Mr. President
MOTION APPROVED 4-3
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ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING
64. ORD. 42292 – An ordinance declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of
Omaha, the necessary private property for the purpose of constructing Nicholas Street
Sewer Extension Phase 3B, project identified as OPW 53753; providing that the City
negotiate with the property owners for land acquisitions, permanent easements and
temporary construction easements, providing that if said parcel cannot be obtained by
negotiation, condemnation proceedings be undertaken and completed – (First Reading
July 21, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 28, 2020; Third Reading August
11, 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.
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BID REJECTION APPEAL
65. RES. 2020-0720 – Midwest Excavating Services appeals the rejection of their bid from
July 15, 2020 for the “Concrete Trails at Standing Bear Lake” project – see attached.
(MOTION NEEDED TO ALLOW OR DENY THE APPEAL, IF ALLOWED, DIRECT THE
DEPARTMENT ACCORDINGLY)
Council President Chris Jerram opened the hearing on Item 65.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
APPELLANT:
Tom Trombley, Midwest Excavating Services, 9623 Redick Avenue
No one else came forward, and the hearing was closed.
MOTION by Gray, SECOND by Harding that the appeal for RESOLUTION # 2020-0720 be
denied
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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NON-ACTION ITEMS
(Items 66 through 75 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 AT 2:00 P.M. DUE TO
DEPARTMENT BUDGET HEARINGS)
(CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN CONFERENCE ROOM 702 ON AUGUST 4, 2020 FROM 9:00
A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. FOR DEPARTMENT BUDGET HEARINGS)
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HIGHLANDER EAST
66. RES. 2020-0686 – Res. that, the Preliminary Plat entitled Highlander East, a subdivision
inside city limits (portions of the property are located within an ACI-Areas of Civic
Importance Overlay District), located southwest and southeast of 29th and Burdette
Streets, along with the conditions, is hereby accepted; and, the preparation of the final
plat of this subdivision is hereby authorized. The applicant is Todd Lieberman for
Brinshore – Inside City Limits – see attached. (LAID OVER TO THE AUGUST 11, 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.
FOUNTAIN RIDGE EAST
67. ORD. 42290 – An ordinance to rezone property located northeast of 192nd and Burke
Streets from AG-Agricultural District and DR-Development Reserve District to DR-
Development Reserve District – (First Reading July 21, 2020; Second Reading July 28,
2020; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote August 11, 2020) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
68. ORD. 42291 – An ordinance to approve a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District
Development Agreement for Fountain Ridge East, located northeast of 192nd and Burke
Streets, to allow two Center Identification signs to be placed along West Dodge Frontage
and one on Burke Street, between the City of Omaha and Fountain West Office Park,
LLC, providing site development standards – (First Reading July 21, 2020; Second
Reading July 28, 2020; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote August 11, 2020) – see
attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
SMELTER PLANT REPLAT 2
69. RES. 2020-0718 – Res. that, the Preliminary Plat entitled Smelter Plant Replat 2, a
subdivision inside city limits, with a waiver to Section 53-4(d), Lot frontage, located
northwest of I-480 at the Missouri River, along with the conditions, is hereby accepted;
and, the preparation of the final plat of this subdivision is hereby authorized. The
applicant is City of Omaha – Inside City Limits – see attached. (LAID OVER TO THE
AUGUST 11, 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.
WEST VILLAGE POINTE REPLAT 10
70. RES. 2020-0719 – Res. that, the Preliminary Plat entitled West Village Pointe Replat 10,
a subdivision inside city limits, with a waiver to Section 53-9(9), Sidewalks, located
southeast of 175th and Burke Streets, along with the conditions, is hereby accepted;
and, the preparation of the final plat of this subdivision is hereby authorized. The
applicant is Noddle VP 1, LLC – Inside City Limits – see attached. (LAI D OVER TO
ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND TO NOTIFY SURROUNDING PROPERTY
OWNERS)
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A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
B. Request from the Applicant to postpone this item to the August 18, 2020 City
Council Meeting – see attached. (IF THERE ARE NO OBJECTIONS FROM
COUNCILMEMBERS THIS ITEM WILL BE POSTPONED AS REQUESTED)
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
71. ORD. 42293 – An ordinance approving the contract with Clean Harbors Environmental
Services, Inc., in the amount of $339,070.00, for OPW 51340 being, Household
Hazardous Waste Transportation and Disposal to be collected at Under the Sink, located
at 4001 South 120th Street for a period of two years beginning on the date of award until
August 31, 2022, with the exclusive option by the City to extend the contract for one
additional one-year term; to provide for payments 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 July 28, 2020; Second
Reading and Public Hearing August 11, 2020; Third Reading August 18, 2020) – see
attached.
72. SPECIAL ORD. 10282 – An ordinance levying a special tax assessment for condemned
buildings or structures in accordance with Section 48-93 of the Omaha Municipal Code
on certain lots in the City of Omaha, Group No. 2019-01 – (First Reading July 28,
2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing August 11, 2020; Third Reading August 18,
2020) – see attached.
73. ORD. 42294 – An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and 2808 Partners, LLC,
to implement the Meridian at 72nd and West Center Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located at 2808 South 72
Street, which proposes the demolition of a vacant hotel and lounge and the new
construction of a 277 unit market-rate apartment complex; the agreement authorizes the
use of up to $5,876,535.00, plus accrued interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF)
generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project – (First Reading July
28, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing August 11, 2020; Third Reading August
18, 2020) – see attached.
74. ORD. 42295 – An ordinance to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and
Elkhorn Public Schools for the City to provide, through its assignment, one Associate
School Resource Officer and a marked police cruiser, subject to the availability of such
cruiser and Elkhorn’s needs, to the Elkhorn Public Schools at a specifically designated
location, involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section
5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, to perform police work at the District property twenty
(20) hours per week while school is in session during the regular school year, from
August 15, 2020 and ending at the close of the 2020 – 2021 school year.
(Reimbursement from the Elkhorn Public Schools to the City will be in the amount of
$35.00 per hour for the officer, not to exceed $27,451.00.) – (First Reading July 28,
2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing August 11, 2020; Third Reading August 18,
2020) – see attached.
75. ORD. 42296 – An ordinance to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and
the Millard Public Schools for the City to provide, through its assignment, up to four
Associate School Resource Officers, one Canine Associate School Resource Officer,
and marked police cruisers, subject to the availability of such cruisers and the School
District’s needs, to specifically designated locations, involving appropriations of more
than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, to
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perform police work at the District property twenty-eight (28) hours(or less) per week
while school is in session during the regular school year, and twenty-eight (28) hours per
week while school is in session during the regular school year for the Canine Associate
SRO, from August 14, 2020 and ending at the close of the 2020 – 2021 school year.
(The reimbursement payment from the Millard Public Schools to the City will be in the
amount of $35.00 per hour for each officer; and $40.00 per hour for the canine officer; and
$5.00 per day for the canine officer when school is not in session (summer break).) – (First
Reading July 28, 2020; Second Reading and Public Hearing August 11, 2020; Third
Reading August 18, 2020) – see attached.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
76. Motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations,
personnel matters, and litigation.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Palermo, SECOND by Jerram that the meeting be adjourned
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Gray, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
MEETING ADJOURNED AT: 4:12 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 28, 2020.
WITNESS: CITY CLERK:
s/Sherri Brown s/Elizabeth Butler
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Sherri Brown, Executive Secretary Elizabeth Butler