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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-12-191 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of December 19, 2016, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Carrie Tergin. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, W ard, and W iseman Absent: Henry A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich, seconded by Councilman Graham , to adopt the agenda with an amendment by the addition of item (d) under “Miscellan eous Agenda Items” to recognize Mr. Don Asbee. The motion to adopt the agenda as amended approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. City Administrator Steve Crowell presented the December Outstanding Employee Award to Dave Helmick, Property and Housing Inspector, and Mayor Tergin presented him with a City Coin and a token of appreciation from the City. She also recognized Mr. Helmick’s son who was in the audience who is a Boy Scout with Troop 11 of Thomas Jefferson Middle School. b. Fire Chief Schofield introduced representatives of Missouri American Water (“MAW ”) who wished to make a presentation regarding their recent award of a $1,200.00 grant to the Jefferson City Fire Department. Those present from the Jefferson City MAW office were Mr. Dave Treece, Operations Manager, and Mr. Bryan Russell, Internal Affairs. Mr. Treece introduced State MAW President Cheryl Norton. Ms. Norton made a presentation regarding the grant program and explained the equipment which would be provided by the grant funding. Mayor 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 Tergin thanked Missouri American Water for the grant program and their contribution to the City. c. A video was viewed which had been produced by the Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau to showcase events in Jefferson City at the holiday season. Mayor Tergin thanked the CVB for their outstanding work producing this video to share Jefferson City during the holiday season. d. Mayor Tergin explained briefly the metal art designed and installed into the sidewalk outside the entrance to City Hall, and that the ribbon cutting ceremony had occurred immediately befo re tonight’s meeting. She introduced the artist, Mr. Don Asbee who shared the significance of the various features of the metal sculpture. Mayor Tergin presented Mr. Asbee with a City Coin. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING A: Preliminary PUD Plan Amendment for Property Addressed as 2005 Schotthill Woods Drive (reconsidered from November 21 City Council meeting) A staff presentation was made by Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan who explained the history of the previous hearing, defeat, and subsequent vote on November 28 by the Council to reconsider the issue, which led to a second public hearing at tonight’s meeting. She discussed items presented at the December 14, 2016, neighborhood meeting to address issues such as noise, traffic, lighting, maintenance, and policing of the area. Following the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed PUD Plan Amendment. Developer: Mr. Duane Schreimann presented on behalf of the developer, and introduced the following franchisee representatives from KMAC Enterprises: Kelly Batiste, Market Coach Kim Schoening, District Coach Also: Chris McCrea, President, McCrea Property Group, Indianapolis, IN, site developer/builder 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 Mr. Schreimann indicated his clients would be willing to answer any questions. He also stated that Ms. Batiste had provided her cell phone number to neighbors who had attended the December 14 neighborhood meeting to take their calls about any questions or issues in the future. In Favor:  Mr. Jerome Offord, Jr., President of the Jefferson City East Side Business Association. Mr. Offord read a letter from the ESBA in support of the development.  Mr. Jason Schwartz, Hawthorn Bank, also stated that his bank which would be a close neighbor to the proposed development, is in favor. In Opposition: No one came forward to speak in opposition to the PUD Plan Amendment. At the conclusion of the public testimony, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill, as previously reconsidered. 2016-67 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2005 SCHOTTHILL WOODS DRIVE DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT 60 OF SCHOTTHILL WOODS SECTION TWO, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI Bill 2016-67 was read by title and placed on final passage. Following a brief discussion, Bill 2016-67, reconsidered, was then passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance No. 15607: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING B: Rezoning 0.17 Acres Addressed as 612 Broadway Street from RA-2 High Density Residential to C-2 General Commercial and an associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment A staff presentation was made by Senior Planner Eric Barron. Following the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. In favor:  Mr. John Senter, intended occupant of the property, offered to answer any questions. In Opposition: No one came forward to speak in opposition to the proposed rezoning. At the conclusion of the public testimony, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2016-80 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 0.17 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 612 BROADWAY STREET FROM RA-2 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AND ENDORSING AN ASSOCIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT. Bill 2016-80 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15598: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING C: Rezoning 0.86 Acres Addressed as 617, 619, 621, and 623 East Capitol Avenue from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to PUD Planned Unit Development A staff presentation was made by Senior Planner Eric Barron. Following the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. In favor:  Ms. Holly Stitt, owner of the property whic h is the subject of both this public hearing, and also Bill 2016-82 immediately following this item. She offered to answer questions regarding either of these issues. In Opposition: No one came forward to speak in opposition to the proposed rezoning. At the conclusion of the public testimony, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2016-81 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 0.86 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED 617, 619, 621, AND 623 EAST CAPITOL AVENUE FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. Bill 2016-81 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15599: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING D: Preliminary PUD Plan for Property Addressed as 617, 619, 621, and 623 East Capitol Avenue A staff presentation was made by Senior Planner Eric Barron. Following the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the publ ic to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed PUD plan. In favor:  See Ms. Holly Stitt’s testimony above for 2016-81 which included bill 2016-82 as well. In Opposition: No one came forward to speak in opposition to the PUD Plan Amendment . At the conclusion of the public testimony, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2016-82 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 617, 619, 621, AND 623 EAST CAPITOL AVENUE, DESCRIBED AS ALL OF INLOT 137 AND PART OF INLOT 136, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2016-82 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15600: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None PUBLIC HEARING E: Preliminary PUD Plan for Property Addressed as 1140 Boonville Road A staff presentation was made by Senior Planner Eric Barron. Following the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed PUD plan. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 In favor:  See Ms. Holly Stitt’s testimony above for 2016-81 which included bill 2016-82 as well. In Opposition: No one came forward to speak in opposition to the PUD Plan. At the conclusion of the public testimony, Mayor Tergin declared the evidenti ary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2016-83 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1140 BOONVILLE ROAD, DESCRIBED AS LOT A OF SOMERSET MEADOW REPLAT, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2016-83 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15601: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None PUBLIC HEARING F: Rezoning 0.12 Acres Addressed as 310 and 312 W. Elm Street from C-2 General Commercial to RA-2 High Density Residential A staff presentation was made by Senior Planner Eric Barron. Following the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. In favor:  See Ms. Holly Stitt’s testimony above for 2016-81 which included bill 2016-82 as well. In Opposition: 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 No one came forward to speak in opposition to the rezoning. At the conclusion of the public testimony, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2016-84 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 0.12 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 310 AND 312 W. ELM STREET FROM C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO RA-2 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. Bill 2016-84 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15602: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None PUBLIC HEARING G: Approval of the East Capitol Avenue Urban Renewal Area Urban Renewal Plan A staff presentation was made by Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan. Following the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed Urban Renewal Plan. In favor:  Ms. Cynthia Quetsch, Jefferson City Housing Authority Executive Director. She asked the Council to approve this issue so the Housing Authority could move forward, and explained how the Housing Authority is preparing the proposed timeline.  Mr. Steve Veile, spoke on behalf of the Capitol Avenue Landmark League (“CALL”) and also urged the Council to move this issue forward. He provided a survey which the CALL had recently conducted and shared some of the results of that survey. 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 In Opposition: No one came forward to speak in opposition to the Urban Renewal Plan At the conclusion of the public testimony, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2016-87 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EAST CAPITOL AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL AREA URBAN RENEWAL PLAN. Bill 2016-87 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and following discussion by the Mayor and Council, passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15605: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None PUBLIC HEARING H: Voluntary Annexation of Lot 43 Within Meadows by the Club Subdivision, Section Two A staff presentation was made by Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan. Following the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed voluntary annexation. In favor: No one came forward to speak in favor of the voluntary annexation. In Opposition: No one came forward to speak in opposition to the voluntary annexation. At the conclusion of the public testimony, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 2016-89 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 0.65 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, INTO THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOT 43, IN THE MEADOWS BY THE CLUB SUBDIVISION, SECTION TWO, IN THE COUNTY OF COLE, STATE OF MISSOURI; AND AMENDING SECTION 1-17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY BY ADDING ONE NEW SUB-SECTION PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. Councilman Mihalevich requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2016 -89 placed on final passage to allow this area to be annexed closely following the previous voluntary annexation in the same area. There were no objections to the request to suspend the rules. Bill 2016-87 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15606: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tergin recommended the following appointments to City boards and commissions: Board or Commission Recommended appointment Expires Status Cultural Arts Commission kYmberly Keeton Mar 2020 Full A motion was made by Councilman Graham for approval of the appointment as recommended, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations made at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF 11 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 Mayor Tergin made the following announcements: 1. She attended the ribbon cutting ceremo ny in celebration of 5th anniversary of glass recycling program in the City, and learned that in the past five years, five million glass bottles had been recycled through this program. 2. Councilman Mihalevich thanked organizations and citizens wh o placed Christmas wreaths on Saturday, December 17, on each of the tombstones in the National Cemetery located in the City. He especially thanked Ms. Lorraine Adkins for organizing the event again this year. 3. Mayor Tergin announced that the City and the State have once again agreed to host a concert inside the walls of MSP in connection with the annual Salute to America event. She stated more details would be announced at a later date. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Lincoln University student liaison Jonathan Jackson was not present to provide an update. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval b y Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: December 6, 2016 b. Change Order #2 in the amount of $129,453.00 to add 3 -phase electrical conduit to serve the Hayselton Pump Station c. Abatement of Special Tax Bill #16580 in the amount of $576.64 on Prop erty Located at 114 E. Tanner Way A motion was made by Councilman Graham to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously. 12 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 BILLS INTRODUCED 2016-90 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A BLIGHT REMOVAL FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON CITY 2016-91 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled: ACCEPTS THE AUSTIN PETERS GROUP CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN ANALYSIS AND ADOPTS THE JOB CLASSIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS AND SALARY ADJUSTMENTS. Discussion was held regarding the Council’s preferred method to implement the plan. Councilman Hussey stated that after discussions with other Council Members, they would like to staff to assist them in offering some language either in the form of an amendment or a substitute bill at the next Council meeting that would do the following: 1. Accept the plan 2. Authorize City Administrator Crowell to expend the $575,000 in the current budget towards implementation of #’s 1 and 2 (market adjustment) contained in the plan 3. Put together a pay-for-performance, or merit-based increase, for future budgets. BILLS PENDING 2016-76 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF PORTIONS OF BROADWAY STREET. Bill 2016-76 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15594: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2016-77 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: 13 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE V (ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF PORTIONS OF CLAY STREET. Bill 2016-77 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15595: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2016-78 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE V (ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE REMOVAL OF PORTIONS OF EAST CAPITOL AVENUE. Bill 2016-78 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15596: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2016-79 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $117,470.00 AGREEMENT WITH ARCHITECT ALLIANCE, INC., FOR PROFESSEIONAL SERVICES. Bill 2016-79 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15597: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2016-85 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: 14 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF INLOT 686 SUBDIVISION (310 -312 WEST ELM STREET), A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Councilman Graham made a motion to accept the substitute Bill 2016 -85 previously distributed to the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branch, and approved unanimously. Bill 2016-85 was then read third time by title and placed on final passage, and passed, as substituted, by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15603: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2016-86 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A GENERAL FUND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $15,000.00 WITHIN THE FY2017 BUDGET FOR THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION. Bill 2016-86 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15604: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2016-28 Adopting Policies and Procedures for the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program (Henry) Staff: Janice McMillan A motion was made by Councilman Hussey for adoption of RS2016 -28 as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 15 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2016 INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 2016-67 (reconsidered) was taken up under Public Hearings. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS No one requested to make a presentation at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Tergin thanked the staff of Public Works, Jefferson City Police Department, and the Jefferson City Fire Department for their efforts in keeping citizens safe and responding to emergencies during the winter storm which occurred the previous weekend. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought before the Council. ADJOURNMENT A motion for adjournment was made by Councilman Branch, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously at 7:45 P.M.