2012-05-22j17th REGULAR OMAHA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 22, 2012
THE CITY COUNCIL met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 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 Thomas Mulligan.
ROLL CALL
1. City Clerk calls the roll.
CCID # 669 – Present: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Gernandt, Mr.
President
Absent: Festersen
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCILMEMBER FESTERSEN ENTERS THE LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS
3. Invocation by Councilmember Pete Festersen of District No. 1.
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 18, 2012, notice re: Pre-Council and Regular City Council
Meetings, May 22, 2012.
CCID # 670 – 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 SPEAKING
BEFORE THE COUNCIL DURING A HEARING, EACH PERSON WILL BE REQUESTED TO BE BRIEF, AND TO LIMIT HIS OR
HER PRESENTATION TO TEN MINUTES. WHEN MORE THAN ONE PERSON WISHES TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON A
GIVEN QUESTION, THE PROPONENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY OF FIRST ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL. THE
OPPONENTS OF THE QUESTION WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AFTER THE PROPONENTS'
PRESENTATION. THE PROPONENTS WILL BE GIVEN A BRIEF PERIOD FOR REBUTTAL OF ANY NEW MATERIAL
INTRODUCED DURING THE OPPONENT'S PRESENTATION, AFTER WHICH THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE CONCLUDED.
IT IS CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURE THAT EACH SIDE RECEIVE TWENTY MINUTES FOR THEIR PRESENTATION.
COUNCILMEMBERS WILL ASK QUESTIONS AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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ZONING ORDINANCES ON FINAL READING and Planning Board Attachments
5. Ord. to rezone property located Northeast of 180th and Blondo Streets from AG-
Agricultural District to DR-Development Reserve District, (portions of which
property lie within the flood fringe). ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – CAN BE
PASSED TODAY))
(See Doc. # 607 – May 8 and May 15 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on May 22, 2012 published in the Daily Record on
May 11, 2012. Ordinance passed on May 22, 2012 published in the Daily
Record on May 30, 2012.
Jeff Elliott, E & A Consulting Group, 330 North 117th Street, appeared and spoke.
CCID # 607 – Motion by Thompson that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 39331 – PASSED 7-0
6. Ord. to rezone property located Northeast of 180th and Blondo Streets from AG -
Agricultural District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High Density),
(portions of which property lie within the flood fringe). ((PUBLIC HEARING
TODAY – CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
(See Doc. # 608 – May 8 and May 15 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on May 22, 2012 published in the Daily Record on
May 11, 2012. Ordinance passed on May 22, 2012 published in the Daily
Record on May 30, 2012.
Jeff Elliott, E & A Consulting Group, 330 North 117th Street, appeared and spoke.
CCID # 608 – Motion by Thompson that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 39332 – PASSED 7-0
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
a request to rezone property located Northeast of 180th and Blondo
Streets from AG to DR and R4 (portions of which property lie within
the flood fringe) – see attached.
(See Doc. # 608 – May 8 Meeting)
# 608 – From Chair on File
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7. Res. that the plat entitled ANDRESEN MEADOWS, located Northeast of 180th
and Blondo Streets, is hereby approved and accepted – Outside City – over from
5/8/12 – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – CAN BE ADOPTED
TODAY))
(See Doc. # 609 – May 8 Meeting)
Jeff Elliott, E & A Consulting Group, 330 North 117th Street, appeared and spoke.
Motion by Thompson that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Res # 609 – ADOPTED 7-0
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the Final Plat of ANDRESEN MEADOWS, located Northeast of
180th and Blondo Streets – Outside City – over from 5/8/12 – see
attached.
(See Doc. # 609 – May 8 Meeting)
# 609 – From Chair on File
8. Res. that, the Subdivision Agreement among the City of Omaha, Blondo Street
Development LLC, a Nebraska corporation, The Andresen Meadows Owners
Association, and Sanitary and Improvement District (S.&I.D.) 555 of Douglas
County, Nebraska, as recommended by the Mayor, providing for the public
improvements, 1% administrative fee, Interceptor Sewer Fee, Watershed
Management Fee, Parks fees, contribution to improvements on 180 th Street and
Blondo Street, and sewer connection to the Omaha Sanitary Sewer System, is
hereby approved. The Subdivision is to be known as Andresen Meadows (Lots
1-172 and Outlots “A” through “I”) and is located northeast of 180 th and Blondo
Streets – over from 5/8/12 – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – CAN
BE ADOPTED TODAY))
(See Doc. # 610 – May 8 Meeting)
Jeff Elliott, E & A Consulting Group, 330 North 117th Street, appeared and spoke.
Motion by Thompson that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Res # 610 – ADOPTED 7-0
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“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII H
DUE TO NO MEETING BEING HELD MAY 29, 2012
AGENDA ITEM NOS. 9 THROUGH 10
SHALL BE LAID OVER THREE WEEKS
TO JUNE 12, 2012 FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING”
RESOLUTIONS RE: PRELIMINARY PLAT, PLAT AND SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT
9. Res. that the preliminary plat entitled EKWALL 1 ST ADDITION, located Southeast
of 156th Street and West Center Road, along with the attached conditions, is
hereby accepted; and, the preparation of the final plat of this subdivision is
hereby authorized – Inside City – see attached.
Notice of public hearing on June 12, 2012 published in the Daily Record on
May 25, 2012,
CCID # 691 – Over three weeks to June 12, 2012 for publication and public
hearing pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the Preliminary Plat of EKWALL 1ST ADDITION, located Southeast
of 156th Street and West Center Road – Inside City – see attached.
# 691 – Over to 06/12/12
10. Res. that the plat entitled EKWALL 1ST ADDITION, located Southeast of 156th
Street and West Center Road, is hereby approved and accepted – Inside City –
see attached.
Notice of public hearing on June 12, 2012 published in the Daily Record on
May 25, 2012,
CCID # 692 – Over three weeks to June 12, 2012 for publication and public
hearing pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the Final Plat of EKWALL 1ST ADDITION, located Southeast of
156th Street and West Center Road – Inside City – see attached.
# 692 – Over to 06/12/12
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“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII H
DUE TO NO MEETING BEING HELD MAY 29, 2012
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11 SHALL BE LAID OVER
FOR THREE WEEKS TO JUNE 12, 2012”
11. Res. that, the Subdivision Agreement between the City of Omaha and Rex
Ekwall, a resident of the State of Nebraska, as recommended by the Mayor,
providing for the Watershed Management fees, Interceptor Sewer fees, and
sewer connection to the Omaha Sanitary Sewer System, is hereby approved.
The Subdivision is to be known as Ekwall 1 st Addition and is located Southeast of
156th Street and West Center Road – see attached.
CCID # 693 – Over three weeks to June 12, 2012 pursuant to City Council Rule
VII H.
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LIQUOR AND RESOLUTIONS RE: KENO
12. CLASS “I” – No Do Zesto’s Operating, L.L.C., dba “Zesto/Blatt Beer & Tables”,
610 North 12th Street. New application, New location. Property posted: 05-09-
12; Notification sent: 05-11-12 – see attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING
ON THE APPLICATION BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A
RESOLUTION EITHER TO GRANT OR DENY))
Mike Kelley, 7134 Pacific Street, appeared and spoke.
Motion by Thompson that the Resolution to GRANT be adopted contingent upon
their compliance with the City of Omaha Planning Department and proper
permits obtained
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
CITY CLERK CALLS THE ROLL AGAIN:
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
Councilmember Jerram passed due to potential conflict of interest
Res # 671 – ADOPTED 6-0-1 Pass
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(a) Communication from Jay G. Davis, Chief Building Inspector,
Permits & Inspection Division, requesting a lay over until such time
as compliance is met with the Planning Department and permits are
obtained and final inspections completed re: No Do Zesto’s
Operating, L.L.C., dba “Zesto/Blatt Beer & Tables”, 610 North 12 th
Street for a Class “I” and Catering Liquor License – see attached.
# 671 – From Chair on File
13. CATERING – No Do Zesto’s Operating, L.L.C., dba “Zesto/Blatt Beer & Tables”,
610 North 12th Street. New application, New location. Property posted: 05-09-
12; Notification sent: 05-11-12 – see attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING
ON THE APPLICATION BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A
RESOLUTION EITHER TO GRANT OR DENY))
Mike Kelley, 7134 Pacific Street, appeared and spoke.
Motion by Thompson that the Resolution to GRANT be adopted
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
CITY CLERK CALLS THE ROLL AGAIN:
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
Councilmember Jerram passed due to potential conflict of interest
Res # 672 – ADOPTED 6-0-1 Pass
14. CLASS “I” – Village Canvas and Cabernet, LLC, dba “Village Canvas and
Cabernet”, 6457 Frances Street, Suite 180. New application, New location.
Property posted: 05-10-12; Notification sent: 05-11-12 – see attached. ((YOU
HAVE YOUR HEARING ON THE APPLICATION BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD
BE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION EITHER TO GRANT OR DENY))
Kathy Burns, 7910 Dewey Avenue, appeared and spoke.
Motion by Jerram that the Resolution to GRANT be adopted
Seconded by Stothert
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Res # 673 – ADOPTED 7-0
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15. ON SALE BEER – RIAS Corporation, dba “Chicago Dawg House”, 3113 North
108th Street. New application, Old location. Present licensee is Chicago Dawg
House, LLC, dba “Chicago Dawg House”, 3113 North 108th Street, who has an
On Sale Beer License – see attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING ON THE
APPLICATION BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
EITHER TO GRANT OR DENY))
Motion by Jerram that the Resolution to GRANT be adopted
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Res # 674 – ADOPTED 7-0
16. CATERING – BKC Entertainment, LLC, dba “House of Loom”, 1012 South 10th
Street. New application, Old location. Presently holds a Class “C” Liquor
License. Property posted: 05-09-12; Notification sent: 05-11-12 – see attached.
Ethan Bondelid, 1012 South 10th Street, appeared and spoke.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution to GRANT be adopted
Seconded by Jerram
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Res # 675 – ADOPTED 7-0
17. CATERING – DJ2B, Inc., dba “Cruisers Bar & Grill”, 8634 “F” Street. New
application, Old location. Presently holds a Class “I” Liquor License. Property
posted: 05-10-12; Notification sent: 05-11-12 – see attached. ((YOU HAVE
YOUR HEARING ON THE APPLICATION BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD BE
TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION EITHER TO GRANT OR DENY))
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS APPEARED AND SPOKE:
Proponents: Jeff Gaule, 8722 “M” Circle
Denise Gaule, 8722 “M” Circle
Motion by Stothert that the Resolution to GRANT be adopted
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Res # 676 – ADOPTED 7-0
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18. Dolce Cakes, LLC, dba “Dolce Café”, 12317 West Maple Road, requests
permission for an addition to their present Class “C/K” Liquor License location of
a sidewalk café approx. 7’ x 21’ to the north. Property posted: 05 -10-12;
Notification sent: 05-11-12 – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY –
MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
Matt Spiker, 1125 South 103rd Street, appeared and spoke.
CCID # 677 – Motion by Thompson that the request be approved contingent
upon their compliance with the City of Omaha Planning Departmen t and proper
permits obtained
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Motion Carried 7-0
(a) Communication from Jay G. Davis, Chief Building Inspector,
Permits & Inspection Division, requesting a lay over until such time
as compliance is met with the Planning Department and permits are
obtained and final inspections completed re: Dolce Cakes, LLC,
dba “Dolce Café”, 12317 West Maple Road for an addition to their
present Class “C/K” Liquor License location – see attached.
# 677 – From Chair on File
19. Port Corporation, Inc., dba “Anchor Inn”, 5413 South 72 nd Street, requests
permission for an addition to their present Class “C” Liquor License location to
extend the existing outdoor area to 28’ x 55’ to the north. Property posted: 05 -
08-12; Notification sent: 05-11-12 – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY
– MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
Jeff Rybin, 5413 South 72nd Street, appeared and spoke.
CCID # 678 – Motion by Gernandt that the request be approved contingent upon
their compliance with the City of Omaha Planning Department and proper
permits obtained
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Motion Carried 7-0
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(a) Communication from Jay G. Davis, Chief Building Inspector,
Permits & Inspection Division, requesting a lay over until such time
as compliance is met with the Planning Department and permits are
obtained and final inspections completed re: Port Corporatio n,
Inc., dba “Anchor Inn”, 5413 South 72nd Street for an addition to
their present Class “C” Liquor License location – see attached.
# 678 – From Chair on File
20. Sergymart, LLC, dba “Corner Food Mart”, 2430 South 24th Street, requests
permission to appoint Jonathan D. Smith manager of their pending Package
Liquor license location – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – MOTION
NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
Jonathan Smith, 2516 North Fowler Avenue, appeared and spoke.
CCID # 714 – Motion by Gray that the request be approved
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Motion Carried 7-0
21. Sugar Hill 2, Inc., dba “Sugar Hill Package”, 5627 -29 Ames Avenue, requests
permission to appoint Joyce Westbrook-Davis manager of their present Package
Liquor license location – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – MOTION
NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
Joyce Westbrook-Davis, 8218 North 36th Street, appeared and spoke.
CCID # 679 – Motion by Gray that the request be approved
Seconded by Stothert
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Motion Carried 7-0
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22. Cory, Inc., dba “Welcome Inn Tavern”, 2332 South 24 th Street, requests
permission for a Special Designated License for a dance/reception/fund
raiser/beer garden on June 9, 2012 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 a.m. with music until
12:00 midnight – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – MOTION
NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
Bryan Pecha, 2513 South 31st Street, appeared and spoke.
CCID # 680 – Motion by Gernandt that the request be approved
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Motion Carried 7-0
23. My Place, Inc., dba “My Place”, 2229 Lake Street, requests permission for a
Special Designated License for a dance/B -day party on June 1-2, 2012 from 8:00
p.m. to 2:00 a.m. with music until 1:00 a.m. – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING
TODAY – MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
Celeste Smith, 3019 Titus Avenue, appeared and spoke.
CCID # 681 – Application read
Motion by Gray that the application be amended to music ending at 12:00
midnight
Seconded by Thompson
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Motion Carried 7-0
Motion by Gernandt that the request be APPROVED AS AMENDED
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Motion Carried 7-0
24. 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 3505 S. 42 nd Street, Grover Inn, 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, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Res # 682 – ADOPTED 7-0
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25. 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 O Face Bar, 1014 S. 74 th Plaza, 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, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Res # 683 – ADOPTED 7-0
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. 26 through 28 were held on May 15, 2012.)
CONSENT AGENDA – ORDINANCES
26. Ord. approving a redevelopment and tax increment financing loan agreement
between the City of Omaha and GTMC, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability
company to implement the GTMC, LLC, Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan located at 2020 Avenue “J” East at the Open Door
Mission Campus; the agreement proposes the construction of a new three -story
building with approximately 34,000 square feet of space, which includes 96
residential single room occupancy (SRO) units plus common space; the
agreement authorizes the use of $410,000.00 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.
(See Doc. # 611 – May 8 and May 15 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on May 15, 2012 published in the Daily Record on
May 11, 2012. Ordinance passed on May 22, 2012 published in the Daily
Record on May 30, 2012.
CCID # 611 – Motion by Gray that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Stothert
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 39333 – PASSED 7-0
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27. Ord. to approve the acceptance of and authorize the disbursement from the FY
2011 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) grant award, number
#2011-SS-00017, and budget in the amount of two-hundred-eighty-one-thousand
six-hundred-ninety-three dollars ($281,693.00) from the Nebraska Emergency
Management Agency (NEMA), during the project period of September 23, 2011
to August 31, 2014, to fund Omaha Metropolitan Medical Response System
(OMMRS) strategic projects that will provide Omaha Metropolitan Medical
Response System (OMMRS) emergency response communities with enhanced
capabilities for responding to the potential threats of manmade and natural
disasters; to authorize payment from such grant funding and involving
appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home
Rule Charter; and, providing for the effective date hereof – see attached.
(See Doc. # 612 – May 8 and May 15 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on May 15, 2012 published in the Daily Record on
May 11, 2012. Ordinance passed on May 22, 2012 published in the Daily
Record on May 30, 2012.
CCID # 612 – Motion by Gray that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Stothert
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 39334 – PASSED 7-0
28. Ord. to amend Omaha Municipal Code Sec. 36-213 regarding hours of operation
of parking meters; to codify the extended hours for paid meter parking in the City;
to repeal Sec. 36-213 as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date
thereof – see attached.
(See Doc. # 613 – May 8 and May 15 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on May 15, 2012 published in the Daily Record on
May 11, 2012. Ordinance passed on May 22, 2012 published in the Daily
Record on May 30, 2012.
CCID # 613 – Motion by Gray that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Stothert
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 39335 – PASSED 7-0
((MOTION NEEDED THAT THE ORDINANCES ON THE CONSENT AGENDA BE
PASSED))
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(The public hearings on Agenda Item Nos. 29 through 41 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
29. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Greenlife Gardens
for OPW 52311-SP, being MCC Bioretention Demonstration Gardens located at
30th and Fort Streets in the amount of $21,400.00 is hereby approved; and, that
the Finance Department is authorized to pay this cost from the Storm Water
Management Plan Program Fund 12143, Storm Water Management Plan
Program Organization 128026, year 2012 expenditures – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
CITY CLERK CALLS THE ROLL AGAIN:
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
Councilmember Jerram passed due to potential conflict of interest
Res # 696 – ADOPTED 6-0-1 Pass
30. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Dostals Construction
for OPW 52320-SP, being UNO Welcome Center Bioretention Garden located at
6601 Dodge Street in the amount of $46,500.00 is hereby approved; and, that
the Finance Department is authorized to pay this cost from the Storm Water
Management Plan Program Fund 12143, Storm Water Management Plan
Program Organization 128026, year 2012 expenditures – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
CITY CLERK CALLS THE ROLL AGAIN:
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
Councilmember Jerram passed due to potential conflict of interest
Res # 697 – ADOPTED 6-0-1 Pass
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31. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be authorized to
issue a Purchase Order to Professional Paint & Coatings Inc. for the purchase of
paint for graffiti abatement to be utilized by the Street Maintenance Division in the
amount of $23,995.85; and, that the Finance Department is authorized to pay this
cost from the Street and Highway Allocation Fund 12131, Graffiti Abatement
Organization 116156, year 2012 expenditures – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
CITY CLERK CALLS THE ROLL AGAIN:
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
Councilmember Jerram passed due to potential conflict of interest
Res # 684 – ADOPTED 6-0-1 Pass
32. Res. that the application of Judith A. Walz for a lease of City property adjacent to
822 Pacific Street, Omaha, Nebraska for purposes of an encroachment of an
existing building, as described on the application, be and hereby is approved,
contingent upon continued compliance with all requirements made and provided
by law; and the Finance Department is directed to issue a billing statement and a
lease form to the applicant for execution and return – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
CITY CLERK CALLS THE ROLL AGAIN:
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
Councilmember Jerram passed due to potential conflict of interest
Res # 698 – ADOPTED 6-0-1 Pass
33. Res. that the application of Joseph P. Mangiameli for a lease of City property
adjacent to 1715 South 13th Street, Omaha, Nebraska for purposes of a retaining
wall and entry stairs, as described on the application, be and hereby is approved,
contingent upon continued compliance with all requirements made and provided
by law; and the Finance Department is directed to issue a billing statement and a
lease form to the applicant for execution and return – see attached.
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Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
CITY CLERK CALLS THE ROLL AGAIN:
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
Councilmember Jerram passed due to potential conflict of interest
Res # 699 – ADOPTED 6-0-1 Pass
34. Res. that the application of Pastoral Technologies, LLC for a lease of City
property adjacent to 311 South 15th Street, Omaha, Nebraska for purposes of an
outdoor eating or drinking area and fence, as described on the application, be
and hereby is approved, contingent upon continued compliance with all
requirements made and provided by law; and the Finance Department is directed
to issue a billing statement and a lease form to the applicant for execution and
return – see attached.
Mike Kelley, Attorney for the applicant, 7134 Pacific Street, appeared and spoke.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
CITY CLERK CALLS THE ROLL AGAIN:
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
Councilmember Jerram passed due to potential conflict of interest
Res # 700 – ADOPTED 6-0-1 Pass
AGENDA ITEM NO. 35 REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AT THE
REQUEST OF COUNCILMEMBER GRAY
35. Res. that the attached Agreement, as recommended by the Mayor, between the
City of Omaha and the African American Empowerment Network,, Inc., a
Nebraska non-profit corporation, 2221 North 24th Street, Omaha, Nebraska
68110, in the amount of $600,000.00, for partial funding of its Step Up Omaha
Job Training and Work Experience Program for the period from April 1, 2012,
through December 31, 2012, is hereby approved. Funds shall be paid from the
FY 2011 Community Development Block Grant Fund No. 12186, Organization
No. 109021 – see attached.
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Willie Barney, Empowerment Network, 2221 North 24th Street, appeared and
spoke.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Thompson
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Res # 685 – ADOPTED 7-0
36. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services Agreement
between the City of Omaha and Bahr, Vermeer, & Haecker Architects, Ltd. in the
total amount of $94,900.00, to perform professional planning services, including
design of lagoon, water quality improvements (dredging and liner), shoreline
improvements, trail paving, bollard light replacement, and shoreline vegetation at
Gene Leahy Mall, located at 1302 Farnam Street, is hereby accepted and the
Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a purchase order in conformance
herewith. Funds in this amount shall be paid from the 2010 Parks & Recreation
Fund No. 13355 and Organization No. 117317, 2012 Issue Parks & Cultures
Bond – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
CITY CLERK CALLS THE ROLL AGAIN:
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
Councilmember Jerram passed due to potential conflict of interest
Res # 686 – ADOPTED 6-0-1 Pass
37. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid from S&W Fence Company, to
furnish labor, materials, and all incidentals necessary to complete the repair of the
electric gate at entrance No. 9 to Lake Cunningham, 8305 Rainwood Road, in the
total amount of $22,866.00, is hereby accepted, and the Purchasing Agent is
authorized to issue a purchase order in conformance herewith. Funds in this
amount shall be paid from the General Fund No. 11111 and Organization No.
115025, Ground Maintenance Contract – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
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CITY CLERK CALLS THE ROLL AGAIN:
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
Councilmember Jerram passed due to potential conflict of interest
Res # 687 – ADOPTED 6-0-1 Pass
38. Res. that as recommended by the Mayor, the Contract between the Omaha
Human Rights and Relations Department and the U.S. Equal Opportunity
Commission for reimbursement for processing employment discrimination
complaints arising within its jurisdiction for EEOC for t he time period of October
1, 2011 to September 30, 2012, and in the amount of $38,250.00, attached
hereto as Exhibit “A”, is hereby approved – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
CITY CLERK CALLS THE ROLL AGAIN:
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
Councilmember Jerram passed due to potential conflict of interest
Res # 707 – ADOPTED 6-0-1 Pass
39. Res. that, the appointment by the Mayor of John Hargiss as the “Layperson”
representative of the Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission to serve a
three-year term which commenced on April 24, 2012 and expires on April 23,
2015, is hereby confirmed – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
CITY CLERK CALLS THE ROLL AGAIN:
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
Councilmember Jerram passed due to potential conflict of interest
Res # 708 – ADOPTED 6-0-1 Pass
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40. Res. that, the appointment by the Mayor of Eduardo Santamaria as the
“Owner/Operator of a Business” representative of the Landmarks Heritage
Preservation Commission to serve a three-year term which commenced on
February 14, 2012 and expires on February 13, 2015, is hereby confirmed – see
attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
CITY CLERK CALLS THE ROLL AGAIN:
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
Councilmember Jerram passed due to potential conflict of interest
Res # 709 – ADOPTED 6-0-1 Pass
41. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the re-appointment of D. David
Slosburg to the Omaha Performing Arts Society, Inc.’s Board of Directors, for a
two-year term commencing on July 9, 2012 and ending on July 8, 2014, is
hereby confirmed – see attached.
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
CITY CLERK CALLS THE ROLL AGAIN:
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Pass: Jerram
Councilmember Jerram passed due to potential conflict of interest
Res # 710 – ADOPTED 6-0-1 Pass
((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 29, 2012
THE THIRD READING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
ON AGENDA ITEMS NOS. 42 THROUGH 43
SHALL BE HELD ON JUNE 5, 2012”
ZONING ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
42. Ord. to rescind the PK-Parking Overlay Districts for property located north of
Chicago Street, south of Cass Street and east of 84th Street, and to provide for
an effective date – see attached.
(See Doc. # 658 – May 15 Meeting)
CCID # 658 – ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING – Final reading to be held
on June 5, 2012 pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
43. Ord. to amend the boundaries of the MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay
District, to incorporate into that district the property located north of Chicago
Street, south of Cass Street and east of 84th Street; and to provide for an
effective date – see attached.
(See Doc. # 659 – May 15 Meeting)
CCID # 659 – ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING – Final reading to be held
on June 5, 2012 pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
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“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII H
DUE TO NO MEETING BEING HELD MAY 29, 2012
THE THIRD READING ON AGENDA ITEMS NOS. 44 THROUGH 49
SHALL BE HELD ON JUNE 5, 2012”
((THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THESE ITEMS ARE TODAY))
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
44. Ord. approving a redevelopment and tax increment financing loan agreement
between the City of Omaha and The Barker Building, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited
Liability Company to implement The Barker Building, L.L.C., Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan at the project site located at 306
South 15th Street; the plan proposes the conversion and rehabilitation of the
historic Barker Building into a mixed-use, multi-family housing project consisting
of approximately 48 market-rate units and a total of 6,575 square feet of
commercial office/retail space; the agreement authorizes the use of up to
$1,433,100.00 in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development
to help fund the cost of the project; with additional provisions including granting of
an airspace easement and additional improvements in the right of way; and
providing for an effective date – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
(See Doc. # 660 – May 8 Meeting)
Bridget Hadley, Planning Department, appeared and spoke.
CCID # 660 – Public hearing was held today – Final reading set for June 5, 2012
pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
45. Ord. to accept the bid of ABM Janitorial Services North Central, Inc., in the total
amount of $12,348.68, per year, to furnish carpet cleaning services at various
Community Centers and the Motto McLean Ice Arena, for the Parks, Recreation
and Public Property Department, for a one -year (1) period, beginning June 1,
2012, through May 31, 2013, extendible for three (3) one -year terms at the sole
option of the City, to authorize payment in accordance therewith; to authorize the
Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order; and to provide an effective date –
see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
(See Doc. # 661 – May 8 Meeting)
CCID # 661 – Public hearing was held today – Final reading set for June 5, 2012
pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
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46. Ord. in accordance with Section 5.10 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of
Omaha, 1956, as amended, to transfer $2,260,907 in unencumbered Fund
appropriations in the 2012 Budget of the City of Omaha from the Parks
Department to the Public Works Department for the purpose of providing funding
for the Parking Garages; 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. ((PUBLIC HEARING
TODAY))
(See Doc. # 662 – May 8 Meeting)
Bob Stubbe, Public Works Director, appeared and spoke.
CCID # 662 – Public hearing was held today – Final reading set for June 5, 2012
pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
47. 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 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended;
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
$109,753.06 commencing upon the passage of this ordinance for 206 (two
hundred six) Configurable – HP Compaq 6005 Pro Microtower PC computers
and 9 (nine) HP TouchSmart Elite 7320 Business PC Computers for the City of
Omaha Public Library; and to provide an effective date – see attached.
((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
(See Doc. # 663 – May 8 Meeting)
CCID # 663 – Public hearing was held today – Final reading set for June 5, 2012
pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
48. Ord. to amend Sec. 20-162 of the Omaha Municipal Code prohibiting ticket
scalping; to remove the obsolete reference to Qwest Center Omaha; to apply the
regulation to facilities renamed in the future; to repeal Sec. 20 -162 as heretofore
existing; and to provide an effective date – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING
TODAY))
(See Doc. # 667 – May 8 Meeting)
CCID # 667 – Public hearing was held today – Final reading set for June 5, 2012
pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
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49. Ord. to amend Omaha Municipal Code Sec. 48 -112; to provide that appeals from
orders or notices regarding improperly located trash containers be heard by the
City’s Administrative Appeals Board rather than the Building Board of Review; to
repeal Sec. 48-112 as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date
thereof – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
(See Doc. # 668 – May 8 Meeting)
CCID # 668 – Public hearing was held today – Final reading set for June 5, 2012
pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
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RESOLUTION
50. Res. that the appointment by Mayor Jim Suttle of Amy A. Haase as a member of
the Transit Authority Board of Directors to serve a five-year term, which will
commence on April 17, 2012, and expire on April 16, 2017, be and hereby is
confirmed and approved – over from 4/24/12 and continue the public hearing –
see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO TODAY – CAN BE
ADOPTED TODAY))
(See Doc. # 568 – April 24 Meeting)
Motion by Gernandt that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Res # 568 – ADOPTED 7-0
“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII H
DUE TO NO MEETING BEING HELD MAY 29, 2012
THE THIRD READING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
ON AGENDA ITEMS NOS. 51 THROUGH 56
SHALL BE HELD ON JUNE 12, 2012”
ZONING ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING and Planning Board Attachments
51. Ord. to rezone property located at 2727 South 156th Street from GI -General
Industrial District to CC-Community Commercial District (portions of which
property lie within the flood fringe and floodway).
CCID # 688 – Publication to be made and public hearing and third reading to be
held on June 12, 2012 pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
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52. Ord. to amend the boundaries of the MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay
District, to incorporate into that district the property located at 2727 South 156th
Street; and to provide for an effective date – see attached.
CCID # 689 – Publication to be made and public hearing and third reading to be
held on June 12, 2012 pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
a request to rezone property located at 2727 South 156th Street
from GI to CC (portions of which property lie within the flood fringe
and floodway) and approval of an MCC Overlay District – see
attached.
# 689 – Over to 06/12/12
53. Ord. to amend the boundaries of the MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay
District, to incorporate into that district the property located Southeast of 156th
Street and West Center Road; and to provide for an effective date – see
attached.
CCID # 690 – Publication to be made and public hearing and third reading to be
held on June 12, 2012 pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
an MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay District, for property
located Southeast of 156th Street and West Center Road – see
attached.
# 690 – Over to 06/12/12
54. Ord. to rezone the property located at 885 North H.W.S. Cleveland Boulevard
from R6-Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential District to MU-Mixed Use
District.
CCID # 701 – Publication to be made and public hearing and third reading to be
held on June 12, 2012 pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend DENIAL of a
request to rezone the property located at 885 North H.W.S.
Cleveland Boulevard from R6 to MU – see attached.
# 701 – Over to 06/12/12
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55. Ord. to approve a Major Amendment to the Mixed Use District Development
Agreement for West Dodge Station to allow general office, located at 885 North
H.W.S. Cleveland Boulevard, between the City of Omaha and E & G
Investments, LLC, providing site development standards; and to provide for an
effective date – see attached.
CCID # 702 – Publication to be made and public hearing and third reading to be
held on June 12, 2012 pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend DENIAL of a
Major Amendment to the Mixed Use District Development
Agreement for West Dodge Station to allow general office, located
at 885 North H.W.S. Cleveland Boulevard – see attached.
# 702 – Over to 06/12/12
56. Ord. to approve an amendment to the Future Land Use Element of the Master
Plan for the City of Omaha, to de-designate West Dodge Place (52.15 acres) as
Mixed Use to allow an additional 10.8 acres of Mixed Use development for the
property located Northwest of 180th Street and West Dodge Road (West Dodge
Station); and to provide for the effective date hereof – see attached.
CCID # 703 – Publication to be made and public hearing and third reading to be
held on June 12, 2012 pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
(a) Planning Board and Planning Department recommend DENIAL of
an amendment to the Future Land Use Element of the Omaha
Master Plan to de-designate West Dodge Place (52.15 acres) as
Mixed Use to allow an additional 10.8 acres of Mixed Use
development for the property located Northwest of 180th Street and
West Dodge Road (West Dodge Station) – see attached.
# 703 – Over to 06/12/12
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“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII H
DUE TO NO MEETINGS BEING HELD MAY 29, 2012
THE SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
ON AGENDA ITEM NOS. 57 THROUGH 62
SHALL BE HELD ON JUNE 5, 2012”
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
57. Ord. approving a Program Agreement between the City of Omaha and the
Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) for Federal Aid Project MAPA-5103(16)
State Control No. 22536, being Major Street Resurfacing, 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 Omaha and NDOR will participate i n this project for
the resurfacing of 13 major street sections within Omaha during the 2012 and
2013 construction seasons; to authorize the Finance Department to pay the
City’s local share of the project costs, currently estimated to be $786,780.00,
according to the terms and conditions contained within the Agreement; and to
provide an effective date hereof – see attached.
CCID # 694 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on June 5,
2012 pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
58. Ord. approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Omaha
and the Alfred Benesch & Company for Construction Engineering Services,
involving the payment of money from appropriations of more than one y ear in
accordance with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of 1956, as amended; to
provide for the terms and conditions under which Alfred Benesch & Company will
provide these services on various street resurfacing and improvement projects
during the 2012-2016 construction seasons; to authorize the Finance Department
to pay the City’s local share of the project costs, currently estimated to be
$601,507.00, according to the terms and conditions contained within the
Agreement; and to provide an effective date hereof – see attached.
CCID # 704 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on June 5,
2012 pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
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59. Ord. approving a Change Order to a contract with Deffenbaugh Industries Inc. for
OPW 50559, being Garbage, Recyclable Material and Yard Waste Collection for
the City of Omaha for the establishment of a fuel surcharge, expansion of
yardwaste collection dates, extension of recycling services to Group Dwelling
Units and other amendments to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of the
solid waste collection program, 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 authorize the Finance Department
to pay for the fuel surcharge, in an annual amount not to exceed $1,100,000.00,
as outlined in this Change Order No. 10; to authorize the reimbursements to be
paid from a specific account; and to provide an effective date hereof – see
attached.
CCID # 695 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on June 5,
2012 pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
60. Ord. to amend Section 23 - 177 of the Omaha Municipal Code concerning
employment classifications by adding the employment classification entitled
Parking Manager with a salary range of 23.1 MC ($70,269 - $85,972); to repeal
Section 23 - 177 as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof –
see attached.
CCID # 711 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on June 5,
2012 pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
61. Ord. to amend Section 23 - 177 of the Omaha Municipal Code concerning
employment classifications by adding the employment classification entitled
Digital Forensic Analyst with a salary range of 14.1 MC ($49,418 - $59,729); to
repeal Section 23 - 177 as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date
hereof – see attached.
CCID # 712 – Motion by Gernandt to allow the Ordinance to be withdrawn
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Motion Carried 7-0
(a) Communication from Deputy Chief Mary Newman, Police
Department, requesting that the Ordinance to add the employment
classification entitled Digital Forensic Analyst be withdrawn from
the City Council agenda – see attached.
# 712 – From Chair on File
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62. Ord. to amend Section 23 - 177 of the Omaha Municipal Code by amending the
pay range for the employment classification entitled Research Specialist by
reassigning the salary range for the classification f rom 2.1 MC ($32,001 -
$38,437) to 12.1 MC ($45,429 - $55,076); to repeal Section 23 - 177 as
heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof – see attached.
CCID # 713 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on June 5,
2012 pursuant to City Council Rule VII H.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
63. Motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing labor
negotiations, personnel matters and litigation.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR MAY 22, 2012
LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS – 2:00 P.M. - PREPARED MAY 21, 2012 AT 1:00 P.M.
ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS
64. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services Agreement
between the City of Omaha and DLR Group, Inc., for professional architectural
and/or engineering services relating to the Music Hall, Mancuso Hall, and other
possible building and/or site improvements in and around the Omaha Civic
Auditorium for a time period not to exceed one year, and in an amount not to
exceed $50,000.00, attached hereto, is hereby approved – see attached.
((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS APPEARED AND SPOKE:
Proponent: Ken West, DLR Group, 3009 South 113th Street
For the City: Steve Oltmans, Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office
CCID # 715 – Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Gernandt
Nays: Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Mr. President
Motion LOST 2-5
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(a) Document submitted by Steve Oltmans, Chief of Staff, Mayor’s
Office, re: the Resolution to approve an agreement between the
City of Omaha and DLR Group, Inc., for professional architectural
and/or engineering services relating to the Music Hall, Mancuso
Hall, and other possible building and/or site improvements in and
around the Omaha Civic Auditorium – see attached.
65. Res. that the appointment by Mayor Jim Suttle of Eric L. Butler as a member of
the Airport Authority Board to serve the unexpired term of Wayne Sensor,
commencing upon confirmation of the City Council and expiring March 12, 2014,
be and hereby is confirmed and approved – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING
TODAY – CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
Motion by Gray that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Jerram
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Res # 716 – ADOPTED 7-0
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Motion by Gray that the meeting be adjourned
Seconded by Jerram
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Gray, Jerram, Stothert, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Mr. President
Motion Carried 7-0
ADJOURNED: 2:43 P.M.
I, SANDRA L. MOSES, DEPUTY 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 22nd, 2012.
WITNESS:
_________________________________ _______________________________
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
THE PROCEEDINGS OF THIS MEETING WERE PRESENTED TO MAYOR JIM
SUTTLE ON THE 24th DAY OF MAY, 2012.