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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-11-161 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of November 16, 2015, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Carrie Tergin. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich, seconded by Councilman Prather, to adopt the agenda as amended to move presentation by David Hofherr up from item 16 to item 7(d) on the agenda. The motion was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS (a) Mayor Tergin congratulated, and presented a City Coin to, Ms. Olivia Howard, a student from Calvary Lutheran High School upon being named a National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist (b) City Administrator Steve Crowell announced the recipient of the City’s Employee of the Month for November was Mr. Ron Craft . Mr. Crowell outlined Mr. Craft’s exemplary performance at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport during the past several months while upgrades were underway. Mayor Tergin presented Mr. Craft with a City Coin and congratulated and thanked him for his dedication to the City. (c) City Administrator Crowell announced that the City has been awarded the Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting Award by the Government Finance Officers’ Association. Finance and I.T. Director was present to accept the award 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 on behalf of the Finance Department. Following Mr. Betts’ comment, Mayor Tergin announced that tonight was also Mr. Betts’ last Council Meeting as a City employee, thanked him for his outstanding service to the City, and wished him well in his new position . Several Council Members also thanked Mr. Betts, after which he accepted a City Coin from Mayor Tergin. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Tergin announced the following public hearings, and opened the floor for staff presentations and public testimony: a. Rezoning 0.49 Acres from C-2 General Commercial to RA-1 Multi-family Residential for Property Addressed as 2301 and 2305 E. McCarty Street Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan made a staff presentation and provided background and details of the requested rezoning. She answered questions asked by the Council. At the conclusion of the staff presentation, the following persons came forward to speak on the issue: In favor: Mr. John Price, owner of the property subject of the hearing. No one came forward to speak in opposition to the proposed rezoning. At the conclusion of the public testimony, Mayor Tergin announced that the public hearing was now closed, and stated the Council would now take up the a ssociated pending bill 2015-64. 2015-64, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING 0.49 ACRES FROM C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO RA-1 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 2301 AND 2305 E. MCCARTY STREET, DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 8 AND 19 OF DOEHLAS SUBDIVISION, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2015-64 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15453: 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None b. Rezoning 0.52 Acres from C-2 General Commercial to RA-1 Multi-family Residential for Property Addressed as 2219 E. McCarty Street (Graham) Staff: Janice McMillan Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan made a staff presentation and provided background and details of the requested rezoning. She answered questions asked by the Council. At the conclusion of the staff presentation, no one came forward to speak on th e issue. Mayor Tergin announced that the public hearing was now closed, and stated the Council would now take up the associated pending bill 2015-64. 2015-65, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING 0.52 ACRES FROM C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO RA-1 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 2219 E. MCCARTY STREET, DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 AND 2 OF DOEHLAS SUBDIVISION, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2015-65 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15454: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None c. Preliminary PUD Plan for Property Located at 3219 Masonic Court (Graham) Staff: Janice McMillan Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan made a staff presentation and provided background and details of the requested PUD Plan and answered questions asked by the Council. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 At the conclusion of the staff presentation, no one came forward to speak on the issue. Mayor Tergin announced that the public hearing was now closed, and stated th e Council would now take up the associated pending bill 2015-66. 2015-66, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3219 MASONIC COURT; DESCRIBED AS LOT 5 OF SMITH PLACE ADDITION, SECTION FIVE, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI Bill 2015-66 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15455: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None d. Amendments to the Text of Chapter 35, Zoning, Pertaining to Heavy Equipment Sales and Rental; Concrete, Cement and Asphalt Plants; Solid Waste Disposal and Compost Sites (Graham) Staff: Janice McMillan Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan made a staff presentation and provided background and details of the proposed text amendments, and questions asked by the Council. At the conclusion of the staff presentation, no one came forward to speak on the issue. Mayor Tergin announced that the public hearing was now closed, and stated the Council would now take up the associated pending bill 2015-67. 2015-67, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 35, THE ZONING CODE, PERTAINING TO HEAVY EQUIPMENT SALES, CONCRETE AND ASPHALT PLANTS, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITES, AND COMPOSTING SITES. Bill 2015-67 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15456: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments to present to the Council at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Parks and Recreation Director Bill Lockwood gave a brief status report on the University / Community Wellness & Recreation Center and announced that the construction bids will be opened on Thursday, November 19. Ms. Sarah Nichols, Central Missouri Community Action, made a presentation entitled “Photo Voice.” Following the visual presentation, she introduced several of the students at the meeting who participated in the project, and Mayor Tergin presented Ms. Nichols with a City Coin to thank her and the students for a job well done, and stated the City would place a link to their project video on the City’s website. Ms. Diane Gillespie, Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau, presented the CVB budget for 2016. Following her presentation, she and Mr. Matt Alsager, answered questions. Councilman Costales explained that although he is impressed with the performance of the CVB, he intended to vote against a pproving the budget due to the fact that the CVB budget provides an employee salary increase for their staff while City staff did not receive an increase, and it was a matter of principle for him. At the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin announced that the Council would now take up consideration of Resolution RS2015-26 at this time. RS2015-26 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON APPROVING THE 2016 BUDGET OF THE JEFFERSON CITY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU. A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner for adoption of Resolution RS2015 -26 as presented, seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: Costales 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 (d) Mr. David Hofherr made a presentation explaining a program he has started in the City called the “Little Free Library” and distributed a handout illustrating the program. He suggested that the public parks might be good locatio ns to place the book receptacles. At the conclusion of his presentation, he answered questions asked by the Council, and Mayor Tergin asked Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Bill Lockwood to speak with David about placing the receptacles in City park s. Both Councilman Costales and Mayor Tergin stated they would donate $100 each toward repainting the donated News Tribune paper vending machines. Councilman Graham asked that after the locations of the receptacles are determined to let the Council know so they can place books in them. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF The following upcoming Council Committee Meetings were announced: Administration – January 6 Finance – January 10 Public Safety – November 24 (Tues) Public Works & Planning – November 19 Councilman Scrivner announced that a resolution pertaining to the Chestnut S treet closing will be discussed at the Thursday, November 19, Pu blic Works & Planning Committee meeting. It would then be brought before the Council at their December 8 Council meeting in lieu of Bill 2015-59 currently on the Informal Calendar. Mayor Tergin announced the following events in which she had participated, or are upcoming in the near future: 1. November 11 Veterans Day ceremony and services 2. November 18, at 3:30 P.M. - Groundbreaking for the Boys and Girls Club 3. Samaritan Center turkey food drive – She offered to “kiss a turkey” if $1,000 or 1,000 turkeys were donated. At the close of the drive, over $23,000 had been raised, and she made good on her offer. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan announced that a public informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17, at 5:30 P.M. to hear from the public input and answer questions regarding the issue of the Solid Waste Contract. City Administrator Steve Crowell announced that a public meeting would be held on Wednesday, November 18, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. in the Mural Room at the MoDOT center to discuss the bridge repair project. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Lincoln University student / City Council liaison Jonath an Jackson announced Lincoln’s first game of the basketball season will be held on Wednesday November 18, and urged everyone to come out and support the Blue Tigers. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Councilman Scrivner stated that he plans to leave Bill 2015-59 on the Informal Calendar as the affected entities are continuing to discuss issues and reach agreeable solutions. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: November 2, 2015 A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED There were no bills introduced at this time. BILLS PENDING 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 2015-63, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR 2016. Bill 2015-63 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15452: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-68, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE ADJACENT TO THE PARCEL ADDRESSED AS 2727 W. EDGEWOOD DRIVE. Bill 2015-68 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15457: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-69, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A STORMWATER EASEMENT IN LOT 38 OF THE TRAILS OF KAUFFMAN HILLS, SECTION 3. Bill 2015-69 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15458: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-70, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH B (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF CHAPEL HILL ROAD AT ROCK BEACON ROAD. Bill 2015-70 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15459: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-71, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH B (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF OAKRIDGE DRIVE AND TIMBER TRAIL AT THEIR INTERSECTION WITH CEDAR HILL ROAD Bill 2015-71 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15460: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-72, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE A (SPEED LIMITS), SUBPARAGRAPH D (FORTY MILES PER HOUR), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF ELLIS BOULEVARD. Bill 2015-72 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15461: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-73, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE O (PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES), SUBPARAGRAPH E (TIME ZONE E [TWO-HOUR LIMIT]), SUBSET 1 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 (BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 AM AND 7:00 PM), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST DUNKLIN STREET. Bill 2015-73 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15462: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-74, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND FORESTRY TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PURSUANT TO SECTION 26A-65 OF THE CITY CODE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF FIELD LIGHTING FOR SCOTT AND BYRD FIELDS Bill 2015-74 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15463: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-75, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2015 - 2016 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARK FUND. Bill 2015-75 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15464: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 11 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 2015-59, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT WITH LINCOLN UNIVERSITY FOR THE VACATION OF CHESTNUT STREET. Councilman Scrivner stated he wished to leave 2015 -59 on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS Resolution RS2015-26 was taken up earlier in the meeting. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations made at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was no New Business brought forward at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business brought forward at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES 12 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 November 2, 2015, Closed Session Minutes – A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner for approval of the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward , and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Tergin announced that, Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: a. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(2)] b. Legal Actions [Sec. 610.021.(1)] A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to go into Closed Session for the above stated reasons, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously at 7:22 P.M. Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None