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Home My Public Portal About20011105REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2001 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of November 5, 2001, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Tom Rackers. Prayer was offered by Councilman Roy Viessman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber Absent: None A quorum was declared present. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Ms. Beth Carmichael — Director of the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors' Bureau, made a report of the past week's Cross Country Track Meet which was held in Jefferson City for the 26th consecutive year. Ms. Carmichael thanked the 175 volunteers who worked at the event, the Athletic Events Committee, Jefferson City High School, Helias High School, Lincoln University, medical staff of Capital Region Medical Center, Nursing staff of Lincoln University, Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the City Council Members for their support of this event. Mr. Hans Overton — 422 Union Street, made a presentation regarding proposed parking ordinances affecting the Quinn Chapel AME congregation and the neighboring community. He thanked the Council for hearing the community's input on this issue and for addressing their concerns. He encouraged the City to take whatever steps are necessary to curb any criminal activity in this area. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Phil Freeman and Duane Schreimann made a presentation regarding the November 6 election in which citizens of Jefferson City will be asked to vote on the issue of extending the city's half -cent sales tax for another five years. They encouraged citizens to vote on this REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2001 2 important issue to help the City continue to improve the city with this revenue source. Ms. Susan Green, Coordinator of the City / County Emergency Task Force, made a presentation regarding the recent steps taken to address issues such as anthrax calls. She thanked the City Council for their support of their efforts during this difficult time in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the ensuing anthrax contaminations. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for their consideration: a. Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2001 b. Special Council Meeting Minutes October 22, 2001 c. Special Council Meeting Minutes October 25, 2001 d. Special Council Meeting Minutes October 31, 2001 e. Special Council Work Session Minutes October 29, 2001 f. (RENEWAL) — Contract with Jefferson Pilot for Employee Dental Insurance g. (RENEWAL) — Contract with Centech for HVAC Services, All City A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor Tom Rackers announced that the following minutes and reports have been received and are on file in the City Clerk's Office for public inspection: a. Public Works & Planning Committee, August 23, 2001 b. Planning & Zoning Commission, September 13, 2001 c. Pedestrian - Bicycle Task Force, August 30, 2001 d. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, August 28, 2001 BILLS INTRODUCED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2001 3 Bill 2001 -126, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Bill 2001 -127, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AUTHORIZING THE REGULATION OF SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF MERCHANDISE ON HIGHWAYS AND STREETS. A lengthy discussion was held regarding this bill. Councilman Cliff Olsen stated he had problems with the requirement that any fundraising activity must be one coordinated on a statewide level. Bill 2001 -128, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON CITY AVIATION D /B /A JEFFERSON CITY FLYING SERVICE FOR FIXED BASE OPERATOR / GROUND LEASE AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. BILLS PENDING Bill 2001 -117, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (Y), (TEN MINUTE PARKING), SUBPARAGRAPH (B) (BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M.), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF EAST HIGH STREET. Bill 2001 -117 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13296: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2001 4 Bill 2001 -118, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE. Bill 2001 -118 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13297: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2001 -119, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF CEDARBROOKE DRIVE. Bill 2001 -119 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13298: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2001 -120, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH COLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR PAYMENT OF CHILD CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS. Bill 2001 -120 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13299: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2001 -122, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 20 -28 SUBSECTION D. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2001 5 Bill 2001 -122 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13300: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2001 -123, sponsored by Councilmen Vincent & Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII PLANNING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT AND ARTICLE IX PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND ESTABLISHING NEW ARTICLE VIII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND ARTICLE IX TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING OTHER CODE SECTIONS PERTAINING TO DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENTS. Councilman Charles Jackson made a motion to amend Bill 2001 -123 by changing the effective date of the ordinance to December 17, 2001. Motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. Bill 2001 -123 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 13301: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2001 -124, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF THE CEDARS, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 2001 -124 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13302: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2001 6 Bill 2001 -95, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 22 - CITY PARKING. Councilman Carol Blaney requested that Bill 2001 -95 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on third reading and final passage at this time. Bill 2001 -95 was removed from the Informal Calendar. A motion was made by Councilman John Landwehr to accept the substitute to Bill 2001 -95 which was distributed to the Council, motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously. Substitute Bill 2001 -95, was then read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ord. No. 13303: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2001 -102, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF EAST ELM STREET. Councilman Carol Blaney requested that Bill 2001 -102 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2001 -108, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH MISSOURI TRANSIT LINES, INC. FOR INTER -CITY BUT ROUTE AND LEASE OF BUS TERMINAL FACILITY. Councilman Carol Blaney requested that Bill 2001 -108 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Bob Weber stated that a draft ordinances regarding sidewalk vendors has been sent to the Council for their input, and that it will also be sent to local business owners who might be affected by it. He asked Council to contact staff if they have any comments about the ordinance. UNFINISH REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2001 7 ED BUSINESS The Council scheduled a Special Council Workshop meeting for 5:30 PM, Tuesday, November 20, to discuss the following topics: a. Underage Drinking b. Liability Issues c. Council Procedures d. Racial Profiling Councilman Clyde Angle requested that redistricting also be discussed at an upcoming meeting. Councilman Charles Jackson suggested that the topic be added to the agenda for the November 29 Public Works & Planning Committee meeting. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no Council Liaison reports given at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Closed Session Minutes, October 15, 2001 — A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval as presented, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Tom Rackers announced that pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion for the Council to go into Closed Session to discuss one the following: a. Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)] b. Legal Actions [Sec. 610.021.(1)] A motion was made by Councilman Carol Blaney to go into Closed Session, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 7:10 P.M. • Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber Nay: Nelson