2014-05-06j16th REGULAR OMAHA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 6, 2014
THE CITY COUNCIL met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 2:00 o’clock
P.M. in the Legislative Chambers, Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, Omaha, Nebraska and
was called to Order by Council President Pete Festersen.
ROLL CALL
1. City Clerk calls the roll.
CCID # 541 – Present: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr.
President
Absent Entire Meeting: Melton
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Invocation by Councilmember Franklin Thompson of District No. 6.
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION - NOTIFICATION OF OPEN MEETING ACT
4. City Clerk certifies publication in Daily Record, the Official Newspaper of the City
of Omaha on May 2, 2014, notice re: Pre-Council and Regular City Council
Meetings, May 6, 2014.
CCID # 542 – From Chair on File
A current copy of the Open Meeting Act is posted in a white binder on the east
wall of the Legislative Chambers.
WHENEVER ANY PERSON HAS BEEN INVITED TO SPEAK, OR HAS BEEN GRANTED THE OPPORTUNITY OF SPEAKI NG
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.
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RESOLUTIONS RE: PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PLAT
5. Res. that the preliminary plat entitled WEST GRAYHAWK REPLAT THREE,
located southwest of 147th Street and West Maple Road, along with the attached
conditions, is hereby accepted; and, the preparation of the final plat of this
subdivision is hereby authorized – Inside City – over from 4/22/14 for publication
and public hearing – had publication – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING
TODAY – CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
(See Doc. # 487 – April 22 Meeting)
Jason Thielen, E & A Consulting Group, 330 North 117th Street, appeared and
spoke.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Thompson
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 487 – ADOPTED 6-0
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the Preliminary Plat of WEST GRAYHAWK REPLAT THREE, a
minor plat inside the city limits, located southwest of 147th Street
and West Maple Road – Inside City – over from 4/22/14 – see
attached.
(See Doc. # 487 – April 22 Meeting)
# 487 – From Chair on File
“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII E
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6
SHALL BE LAID OVER TWO WEEKS”
6. Res. that the plat entitled GROVE RIDGE, located northeast of 192nd and
Leavenworth Streets, is hereby approved and accepted – Outside City – see
attached.
CCID # 574 – Over two weeks to May 20, 2014 for publication and public hearing
pursuant to City Council Rule VII E.
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the Final Plat of GROVE RIDGE, a subdivision outside the city
limits, located northeast of 192nd and Leavenworth Streets –
Outside City – see attached.
# 574 – Over to 05/20/14
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LIQUOR AND RESOLUTION RE: KENO
7. CLASS “I” – Hulett, Inc., dba “Heartland Café & Catering”, 2613 N Main Street.
New application, Old location. Present licensee is Janovsky, Sharon, dba
“Heartland Café & Catering”, 2613 N Main Street, who has a Class “I” Liquor
License – see attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING ON THE APPLICATION
BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION EITHER TO
GRANT OR DENY))
Jen Hulett, 2613 Main Street, appeared and spoke.
Motion by Thompson that the Resolution to GRANT be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 563 – ADOPTED 6-0
8. OFF SALE BEER – Amigos Market, LLC, dba “Amigos Market”, 2102 “Q” Street.
New application, New location. Property posted: 04 -23-14; Notification sent:
04-25-14 – see attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING ON THE
APPLICATION BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
EITHER TO GRANT OR DENY))
Pastor Rivera, 2104 “Q” Street, appeared and spoke.
Application read
Motion by Gray that the Resolution to GRANT be ADOPTED AS AMENDED
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 564 – ADOPTED AS AMENDED 6-0
(a) Communication from Pastor Riveria, President of Amigos Market,
LLC, dba “Amigos Market”, 2102 “Q” Street, requesting to amend
the application for an Off Sale Beer license to correct the address
from 2102 “Q” Street to be 2104 “Q” Street – see attached.
# 564 – Motion by Gray that the Amendment be approved
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Motion Carried 6-0
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9. KAR Restaurant Group, LLC, dba “The Mill”, 13806 “P” Street, request
permission for an addition to their present Class “C” Liquor License location of an
outdoor area approx. 28’ x 9’ to the east. Property posted: 04 -17-14; Notification
sent: 04-25-14 – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – MOTION
NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
J.D. Cunningham, General Manager, The Mill, 13806 “P” Street, appeared and
spoke.
CCID # 565 – Motion by Pahls that the request be approved
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Motion Carried 6-0
10. Imagination Industries, Inc., dba “American Dream”, 7402 “F” Street, requests
permission for additions to their present Class “C” Liquor License location of an
outdoor area approx. 200’ x 529’ to the north; sidewalk areas on 3 sides of the
bldg. approx. 42’ x 12’ on the west and east and 60’ x 12’ on the south and a
storage shed approx. 27’ x 32’ within the outdoor area. Property posted: 04 -15-
14; Notification sent: 04-25-14 – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY –
MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS APPEARED AND SPOKE:
Proponents: Casey Rowe, Owner, American Dream, 2137 South 113th Street
For the City: Buster Brown, City Clerk
Tom Mumgaard, Deputy City Attorney
CCID # 566 – Motion by Jerram that the request be approved
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Gernandt
Nays: Thompson, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Motion Carried 4-2
(a) Communication from Casey Rowe, President of Imagination
Industries, Inc., dba “American Dream”, 7402 “F” Street, requesting
to amend their application for additions to their present Class “C”
Liquor License location to adjust/change the outdoor area from
approx. 200’ x 529’ to 217’ x 333’ to the north – see attached.
# 566 – From Chair on File
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11. Carlisle Management, LLC, dba “Carlisle Hotel Omaha”, 10909 “M” Street,
requests permission to appoint Rebecca A. Gintonio manager of their present
Class “C” Liquor License – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY –
MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
Rebecca Gintonio, Manager, Carlisle Hotel Omaha, 10909 “M” Street, appeared
and spoke.
CCID # 567 – Motion by Gray that the request be approved
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Motion Carried 6-0
12. Res. that, in accordance with the Lottery Operator's Agreement with the City of
Omaha, EHPV Lottery Services, LLC is granted approval to operate a Big Red
satellite keno location at 2603 S. 120th Street, Tailgaters Sports Bar, in Omaha,
Nebraska – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – CAN BE ADOPTED
TODAY))
Katrina Coffey, Vice President of Marketing, Big Red Keno, 11248 John Galt
Boulevard, appeared and spoke.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 568 – ADOPTED 6-0
CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the City Council may cause any item placed on the Consent Agenda to
be removed there from. 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 taken out of order as otherwise provided by the City
Council Rules of Order.)
(The public hearings on Agenda Item Nos. 13 through 15 were held on April 29, 2014.)
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CONSENT AGENDA – ORDINANCES
13. Ord. to authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Midwest
Laboratories, Inc. for professional laboratory testing services for the testing of
water and wastewater samples in conjunction with the treatment processes at the
Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Papillion Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant for a contract period of April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015; 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 provid e for
payments totaling $35,648.50 from specific accounts; and to provide an effective
date hereof – see attached.
(See Doc. # 500 – April 22 and April 29 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on April 29, 2014 published in the Daily Record on
April 25, 2014. Ordinance passed on May 6, 2014 published in the Daily
Record on May 14, 2014.
CCID # 500 – Motion by Gray that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
ORDINANCE # 39986 – PASSED 6-0
14. Ord. authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to Omaha Door & Window Co.
for a 12-month price agreement as detailed in the attached bid tabulation for
overhead door repair to be managed by the Facility Management Division that is
extendable for five one year options, 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, and to
provide an effective date hereof – see attached.
(See Doc. # 501 – April 22 and April 29 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on April 29, 2014 published in the Daily Record on
April 25, 2014. Ordinance passed on May 6, 2014 published in the Daily
Record on May 14, 2014.
CCID # 501 – Motion by Gray that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
ORDINANCE # 39987 – PASSED 6-0
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15. Ord. to amend Section 23 - 177 of the Omaha Municipal Code concerning
employment classifications by adding the employment classification entitled
Assistant Tourism Marketing Manager-Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau
(OCVB) with a salary range of 17.1 MC ($56,182-$67,703); to repeal Section 23 -
177 as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof – see
attached.
(See Doc. # 502 – April 22 and April 29 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on April 29, 2014 published in the Daily Record on
April 25, 2014. Ordinance passed on May 6, 2014 published in the Daily
Record on May 14, 2014.
CCID # 502 – Motion by Gray that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
ORDINANCE # 39988 – PASSED 6-0
((MOTION NEEDED THAT THE ORDINANCES ON THE CONSENT AGENDA BE
PASSED))
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(The public hearings on Agenda Item Nos. 16 through 31 are today. If you wish to
address the City Council regarding these items, please come to the microphone,
indicate the Agenda Item Number you wish to address, identify yourself by your name,
address, who you represent, and if you are a proponent or opponent.)
CONSENT AGENDA – RESOLUTIONS
16. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Swain Construction,
Inc. for OPW 52559, being concrete curb ramp construction at various locations
within the City of Omaha in the amount of $1,018,878.00 is hereby approved;
and, that the Finance Department is authorized to pay this cost from the 2010
Transportation Fund 13183, Transportation Bond Organization 117117, year
2014 expenditures – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 543 – ADOPTED 6-0
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17. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Rosenbaum Electric,
Inc. for OPW 52185, being repairs to Hickory, Pierce and Douglas stormwater
pump stations in the amount of $84,978.12 is hereby approved; and, that the
Finance Department is authorized to pay this cost from the FEMA Fund 12122,
Operating Grants – Other Public Services Organization 132038, year 2014
expenditures – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 544 – ADOPTED 6-0
18. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Agreement between the City of
Omaha and the State of Nebraska Department of Roads, providing for
resurfacing on certain street segments which are urban extensions of State
Highways or links to the State Highway system, known as Project RD-D2 (1037),
State Control No. 22452 Fiscal Year 2015 Resurfacing Project, and
reimbursement from the State of Nebraska Department of Roads at an amount
not to exceed $400,000.00, is hereby approved; and, that the City Council hereby
authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the attached Agreement on behalf of
the City of Omaha – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 545 – ADOPTED 6-0
19. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Supplemental Agreement No. 3
between the City of Omaha and Alfred Benesch and Company for additional
preliminary engineering services on Project STPC-3811(1), State Control No.
22209, and OPW 50417, being improvements to 168th Street from West Center
Road to Q Street, with the City’s local share of $2,840.87, to be paid from the
2010 Transportation Bond Fund 13183, Organization 117117, is hereby
approved; and that, the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign the attached Agreement on behalf of the City of Omaha – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 552 – ADOPTED 6-0
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20. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, an Agreement with BNSF Railway
Company for authorization to install a private temporary crossing for the
Leavenworth Outfall Sewer project, known as OPW 52316, located 3500 feet
south of Hickory Street on line segment 0137 at mile post 16.58, is hereby
approved; and that, the Finance Department is authorized to pay a cost not to
exceed $49,184.00, which is to be paid from the FEMA Fund 12122, Operating
Grants-Other Public Services Organization 132038 – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 546 – ADOPTED 6-0
21. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services Agreement
with Big Muddy Workshop, Inc. to provide street plantings design services,
construction management and administration services for the Omaha Green
Streets Program on the West Center Road Implementation Phase from 67 th
Street to 87th Street, Capital Improvement Program, Transportation, No. 505 , is
hereby approved; and that, the Finance Department is authorized to pay a fee
not to exceed $31,900.00, which will be paid from the 2010 Transportation Bond
Fund 13183, Organization 117117 – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 549 – ADOPTED 6-0
22. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services Agreement
with Big Muddy Workshop, Inc. to provide street plantings design services,
construction management and administration services for the Omaha Green
Streets Program on the 144th Street Implementation Phase from FNB Parkway to
Blondo Street, Capital Improvement Program, Transportation, No. 505 , is hereby
approved; and that, the Finance Department is authorized to pay a fee not to
exceed $34,860.00, which will be paid from the 2010 Transportation Bond Fund
13183, Organization 117117 – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 548 – ADOPTED 6-0
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23. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services Agreement
with JEO Architecture, Inc. for professional design services for schematic design,
design development, bid services and construction management and
administration on the Omaha Fire Department Station #21 Renovation Project at
3454 Ames Avenue, is hereby approved; and that, the Finance Department is
authorized to pay a fee not to exceed $36,150.00, to be paid from the 2010
Public Facilities Bond Fund 13245, Fire Capital Organization 114512 – see
attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 547 – ADOPTED 6-0
24. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Pipeline Crossing Agreement
between the City of Omaha and the Union Pacific Railroad setting out the terms
and conditions, and providing for the license for a dual pipeline crossing at Mile
Post 2.49 and 2.50, Omaha Subdivision/Branch, located near 4 th Street north of
Pacific Street, as is required for the completion of OPW 52223, being the South
Interceptor Force Main – North Segment, is hereby approved; and that the
Finance Department is authorized to pay the one -time license fee for this
crossing in the amount of $25,165.00 from the Sewer Revenue Improvement
Fund 21124, CSO Control Implementation Organization 116918; Sewer Revenue
Bonds will be issued to finance this project – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 551 – ADOPTED 6-0
25. Res. that pursuant to Section 39-1359 R.R.S. Neb. 2008, as amended by
Legislative Bill 589 on May 24, 2011, the City of Omaha officially designates the
Millard Days Parade as a special event under LB 589 and NEB. REV. STAT. §39-
1359 R.R.S. 2008 and hereby notifies the State of Nebraska that it accepts the
duties imposed by such law, and, if a claim is made against the state, shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State of Nebraska from all claims,
demands, actions, damages, and liability, including reasonable attorney's fees,
that may arise as a result of the special event and the temporary use of State
Highway 50 from “L” Street to “P” Street on August 23, 2014, between the hours
of 11:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., for the entire route of the Millard Days Parade
Committee’s special event, the Millard Days Parade – see attached.
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Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 553 – ADOPTED 6-0
26. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be authorized to
issue a Purchase Order to Gene Steffy Chrysler for the purchase of a one ton
walk-in cargo van to be utilized by the Street Maintenance Division in the amount
of $33,890.00; and, that the Finance Department is authorized to pay this cost
from the Miscellaneous Contribution Fund 12117, Graffiti Abatement
Organization 124061 in the amount of $11,066.22 and from the Street and
Highway Allocation Fund 12131, Graffiti Abatement Organization 116156 in the
amount of $22,823.78, year 2014 expenditures – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 550 – ADOPTED 6-0
27. Res. that, the attached Deferred Payment Loan and Grant Agreement, as
recommended by the Mayor, to provide funding in the amount of $33,500.00 for
the rehabilitation and lead reduction work to the p roperty located at 3811 North
23 Street, Omaha, NE 68111, owned by John J. Malone, Sr., 11806 Washington
Circle, Omaha, NE 68137, is hereby approved. Funds in the amount of
$33,500.00 shall be paid from the HOME Program Fund, Fund No. 12179, Org.
No. 128071 – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 555 – ADOPTED 6-0
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28. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$87,550.00, from Action Contracting to furnish all labor and materials to complete
work in connection with the Universal Water Access Entry Road, Cunningham
Lake, Entrance 3, located at 96th and Garvin Street, being the lowest and best
bid received within bid specifications, attached hereto and made a part hereof, is
hereby accepted. The Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a purchase order
in conformance herewith. Funds in this amount shall be paid from the 2010 Parks
and Recreation Bond Fund No. 13355 and Organization No. 117317, Parks and
Cultures Bond – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 557 – ADOPTED 6-0
29. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$133,256.00, from LawnSmith & Company, Inc. to furnish all labor and materials
to remove existing playground and install new playground, walks, and site
furnishings at Schroeder-Vogel Park, 5115 Hickory Street, being the lowest and
best bid received within bid specifications, attached hereto and made a part
hereof, is hereby accepted. The Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a
purchase order in conformance herewith. Funds in this amount shall be paid from
the 2010 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund No. 13355 and Organization No.
117317, Parks and Cultures Bonds – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 556 – ADOPTED 6-0
30. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$34,250.00 from Turfwerks, to purchase one (1) Triplex Riding Greens Mower,
Jacobsen Eclipse 322 Hybrid Gas or equivalent, being the best bid received,
within bid specifications, attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby
accepted. The Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a purchase order in
conformance herewith. Funds in this amount shall be paid from the Golf
Operations Fund No. 21114 and Organization No. 115512, Benson – see attached.
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Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 558 – ADOPTED 6-0
31. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the attached bid of Feld Fire in the
amount of $707,112 for the purchase of four (4) Medic Units for the Omaha Fire
Department is hereby approved, and the Finance Department is authorized to
pay the amount of six hundred and ninety thousand dollars ($690,000) of such
purchase price from the CIP Fund 13298, Organization 114512, Project 1862,
Account 47033 and the amount of seventeen thousand one hundred and twelve
dollars ($17,112) of such purchase price from Fire Department Fund 11111,
Organization 114516, Account 42417 – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Res. # 569 – ADOPTED 6-0
((MOTION NEEDED THAT THE RESOLUTIONS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA BE
ADOPTED))
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“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII H
DUE TO NO MEETING BEING HELD MAY 27, 2014
AGENDA ITEM NO. 32
SHALL BE LAID OVER FOUR WEEKS TO JUNE 3, 2014
FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING”
RESOLUTION
32. Res. that, the Old Millard CRA located within census tracts and block groups
74.55-2 and 74.56-1, consisting of approximately 86 acres and generally
described as “L” Street on the northeast, south along 131 st Street to “N” Street,
west to 132nd Street, north to Cottner, west to 134th Street, south again to “Q”
Street, west to Cottner Street along the eastern edge of Anderson Park, north to
Millard Avenue, west to the West Branch Papio Creek, and then following the
property lines north and east to Stevens Street on the north , and continuing east
to “L” Street, is hereby declared to meet the standards of a substandard and
blighted area in need of redevelopment as contemplated by the requirements of
Nebraska Community Development Law and is hereby designated a community
redevelopment area – see attached.
Notice of public hearing on June 3, 2014 published in the Daily Record and
Omaha World Herald on May 8, 2014 and May 15, 2014.
CCID # 554 – Over four weeks to June 3, 2014 for publication and public hearing
pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
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“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII D
THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AGENDA ITEM NO. 33
SHALL BE HELD ON THE THIRD READING”
ZONING ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING
33. Ord. to amend the boundaries of the MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay
District, to incorporate into that district the property located southwest of 136 th
and Q Streets; and to provide for an effective date – see attached.
(See Doc. # 533 – April 29 Meeting)
CCID # 533 – ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING – Final reading to be held
on May 13, 2014 as per City Charter requirements.
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ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING and Planning Board Attachment
34. Ord. vacating the west 14 feet of 9th Street from the extended north line of
vacated alley in Block 191, Original City of Omaha to the south line of the
vacated north 20 feet of Leavenworth Street, described as follows: beginning at
the southeast corner of Lot 1, Block 191, Original City of Omaha, thence south
along the existing west right-of-way line of 9th Street for a distance of 172 feet to
the south line of the vacated north 20 feet of Leavenworth Street; thence east
along the extended south line of the vacated north 20 feet of Leavenworth Street
for a distance of 14 feet; thence north along a line 14 feet east of and parallel to
the east line of said vacated Leavenworth Stre et and the east lot line of Lot 8, of
said Block 191, and the east line of said vacated alley, in said Block 191, for a
distance of 172 feet; thence west along the extended south lot line of said Lot 1,
Block 191, for a distance of 14 feet to the point of beginning, in the City of
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; and, providing the effective date hereof –
see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
(See Doc. # 537 – April 29 Meeting)
Mark Johnson, 11440 West Center Road, appeared and spoke.
CCID # 537 – Public hearing was held today – Final reading set for May 13, 2014
as per City Charter requirements.
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the vacation of the west 14 feet of 9th Street from Leavenworth
Street north 172 feet (to the previously vacated right -of-way) –
Inside City – see attached.
(See Doc. # 537 – April 29 Meeting)
# 537 – Over to 05/13/14
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
35. Ord. approving a redevelopment and tax increment financing loan agreement
between the City of Omaha and 144 S 39th LLC, a Nebraska limited liability
company, to implement the 39th & Farnam Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan located at 144 South 39th Street and 3904–3908
Farnam Streets which proposes the redevelopment of a project site located at
144 South 39th Street and 3904–3908 Farnam Streets into professional executive
suites, commercial office/retail space, and a green sp ace, and required public
improvements; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $397,373.00 in excess
ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to help fund the cost of the
project; and providing for an effective date – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING
TODAY))
(See Doc. # 538 – April 29 Meeting)
Bridget Hadley, Planning Department appeared and spoke.
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CCID # 538 – Public hearing was held today – Final reading set for May 13, 2014
as per City Charter requirements.
36. Ord. approving an Agreement for the sale of City -owned real property; to provide
that notwithstanding any provisions of the Omaha Municipal Code to the
contrary, the City is authorized to enter into the attached Agreement with Habitat
for Humanity of Omaha, Inc., a Nebraska non-profit Corporation, 1701 N. 24th
Street, Omaha, NE 68110, to convey property described in the attached
agreement, for development of affordable housing, located within the North and
South Omaha Neighborhood Redevelopment Strategy area, in consideration of
the sum of One and 00/100 Dollars ($1.00); there are no expenditures associated
with the conveyance of the property; and to provide the effective date hereof –
see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
(See Doc. # 539 – April 29 Meeting)
CCID # 539 – Public hearing was held today – Final reading set for May 13, 2014
as per City Charter requirements.
37. Ord. to approve and authorize payment from the City of Omaha to HP Financial
Services of money from appropriations of more than one year in accordance with
Section 5.1 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as a mended;
to provide for payment from a certain account to HP Financial Services, for a
lease agreement extended over a three-year period in the amount of $69,454,
commencing upon the passage of this ordinance for 154 (one hundred fifty-four)
Configurable – HP Compaq Pro 6305 Microtower Desktop PC – QZ709AV, at
WSCA Cooperative pricing as approved by the State of Nebraska for the City of
Omaha Public Library; and to provide an effective date – see attached.
((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
(See Doc. # 540 – April 29 Meeting)
CCID # 540 – Public hearing was held today – Final reading set for May 13, 2014
as per City Charter requirements.
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“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII D
THE PUBLIC HEARINGS
ON AGENDA ITEM NOS. 38 THROUGH 42
SHALL BE HELD ON THE THIRD READING”
ZONING ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING and Planning Board Attachments
38. Ord. to rezone the property located at 3814 Farnam Street from GC-General
Commercial District to NBD-Neighborhood Business District.
CCID # 559 – Publication to be made and public hearing and third reading to be
held on May 20, 2014 as per City Charter requirements.
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
a request to rezone the property located at 3814 Farnam Street
from GC to NBD (property is also located within an ACI-1(PL)
Overlay District) – see attached.
# 559 – Over to 05/20/14
39. Ord. to rezone property located northwest of 80th Street and West Dodge Road
from R7-Medium Density Multiple Family Residential District and GC-General
Commercial District to CC-Community Commercial District.
CCID # 560 – Publication to be made and public hearing and third reading to be
held on May 20, 2014 as per City Charter requirements.
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
a request to rezone property located northwest of 80th Street and
West Dodge Road from R7-Medium Density Multiple Family
Residential District and GC-General Commercial District to CC-
Community Commercial District (portions of property are also
located within an existing ACI-2(65) Overlay District) – see
attached.
# 560 – Over to 05/20/14
40. Ord. to approve a Development Agreement for property located northwest of 80th
Street and West Dodge Road between the City of Omaha and Vistas, LLC,
providing site development standards; and to provide for an effective date – see
attached.
CCID # 561 – Publication to be made and public hearing and third reading to be
held on May 20, 2014 as per City Council Rule VII D.
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41. Ord. to rezone property located northeast of 192nd and Leavenworth Streets
from AG-Agricultural District to R6-Low Density Multiple Family Residential
District.
CCID # 572 – Publication to be made and public hearing and third reading to be
held on May 20, 2014 as per City Charter requirements.
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
a request to rezone properties located northeast of 192nd and
Leavenworth Streets from AG-Agricultural District to R6-Low
Density Multiple Family Residential District – see attached.
# 572 – Over to 05/20/14
42. Ord. to approve a PUD-Planned Unit Development Overlay District in a R6-Low-
Density Multiple Family Residential District located Northeast of 192nd and
Leavenworth Street, to approve the Development Plan, and to provide for an
effective date – see attached.
CCID # 573 – Publication to be made and public hearing and third reading to be
held on May 20, 2014 as per City Charter requirements.
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
a request for a PUD-Planned Unit Development Overlay District in
a R6-Low-Density Multiple Family Residential District located
Northeast of 192nd and Leavenworth Street – see attached.
# 573 – Over to 05/20/14
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“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII C
THE PUBLIC HEARINGS
ON AGENDA ITEM NOS. 43 THROUGH 47
SHALL BE HELD ON THE SECOND READING”
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
43. Ord. approving the contract with Heritage Environmental Services, LLC 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, 2016 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; and, to provide an effective date
hereof – see attached.
CCID # 562 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on May 13,
2014 as per City Charter requirements.
44. Ord. in accordance with Section 5.10 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of
Omaha, 1956, as amended, to transfer $39,000 in unencumbered General Fund
appropriations in the 2014 Budget of the City of Omaha from Other Budgetary
Accounts-Benefits, Retiree Health Insurance to the Human Resources
Department for the purpose of providing funding for Non -Personal Services
appropriations for a Wellness Program; and to fix the effective date hereof to be
immediately upon passage in accordance with Section 2.12 of the Home Rule
Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended – see attached.
CCID # 575 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on May 13,
2014 as per City Charter requirements.
45. Ord. to approve a contract between the City of Omaha, a municipal corporation,
and SimplyWell LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, to create a wellness
program for its employees involving the payment of money from appropriations in
more than one (1) year in accordance with section 5.16 and 5.17 of the Omaha
Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956 as amended; to provide for
payment to SimplyWell LLC in the amount of two dollars and forty-five cents
($2.45) per participant per month with an annual cap of thirty-seven thousand
dollars ($37,000) for the first year, for a setup fee of two thousand dollars
($2,000) for the first year, and for other services provided on a per unit basis for a
term of three (3) years with the option of two (2) one-year extensions in response
to a Request for Proposals to pay from the Human Resources Fund 11111, Org.
10500; and to provide an effective date hereof – see attached.
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CCID # 571 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on May 13,
2014 as per City Charter requirements.
46. Ord. to accept the bid of Municipal Emergency Services to provide Firefighter
Hoods for the Omaha Fire Department; the term of the agreement is for one year
at a cost of $29.00 per Firefighter Hood with the parties having the option to
mutually agree to extend the agreement monthly for an additional 24 -month
period at no increase in cost; and to provide an effective date hereof – see
attached.
CCID # 570 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on May 13,
2014 as per City Charter requirements.
47. Ord. to approve an agreement between the City of Omaha and the Douglas
County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Douglas County Attorney’s
Office in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000) during a period of
October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2015; to provide partial funding for one (1)
part-time Gang and Gun Prosecutor in the Violent Crime Gang/Gun Pros ecution
Unit; involving appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section
5.17 of the Home Rule Charter; providing for payment from a specific account;
and, providing for the effective date hereof – see attached.
CCID # 576 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on May 13,
2014 as per City Charter requirements.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
48. Motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing labor
negotiations, personnel matters and litigation.
Motion by Gernandt that the meeting be adjourned
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Pahls, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr. President
Absent: Melton
Motion Carried 6-0
ADJOURNED: 2:44 P.M.
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I, BUSTER BROWN, 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 May 6th, 2014.
WITNESS:
_______________________________ _______________________________
CITY CLERK
THE PROCEEDINGS OF THIS MEETING WERE PRESENTED TO MAYOR JEAN
STOTHERT ON THE 8th DAY OF MAY, 2014.