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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-01-031 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 3, 2017 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of January 3, 2017, 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, and W iseman Absent: Henry and Ward A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Prather, seconded by Councilman Graham , to adopt the agenda as published . The motion was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin read and presented a proclamation in honor of outgoing Cole County Sheriff Greg White and presented him the proclamation and a key to the City. She also welcomed incoming Sheriff John Wheeler. Both Sheriff White and Sheriff Wheel er were present and made comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 3, 2017 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations made at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Councilman Hussey made an announcement on behalf of Councilman Henry, Chairman of the Public Works & Planning Committee, that Councilman Henry planned to bring forward an ordinance to place a storm water utility issue on the August 8, 2017, ballot. Councilman Mihalevich stated that he would request the issue of festival districts be placed on the January 12, 2017, Finance Committee agenda for discussion. Planning & Protective Services Director McMillan announced an open house forum will be held on the East Capitol Avenue Area Urban Renewal Plan on January 10 from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The forum is a joint effort of the City and the Jefferson City Area Housing Authority. Mayor Tergin announced that tonight was Ms. McMillan’s last Council meeting befo re her retirement on January 12. She then read and presented a proclamation in honor of Ms. McMillan, declaring January 12 as “Janice McMillan Day” in the City. She congratulated and thanked her for her many years of service to the community and wished her well upon her retirement. 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 Mr. Leonard Steinman made a presentation in which he stated his support for Uber in Jefferson City and supported approval of Bill 2016-96. State Representative Travis Fitzwater stated his support for Bill 2016-96 which would authorize a day of free ridesharing provided by Uber in the City on January 9, 2017, for inauguration day events. Mr. David Nyaberi, a driver for Uber, also stated his support for Bill 2016 -96 and asked the Council to approve it. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 3, 2017 Ms. Becky Lohmann, lobbyist on behalf Uber, stated the reasons she believed Uber would be beneficial for residents of, and visitors to, the Cit y of Jefferson. She answered several questions asked by the Council. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: December 19, 2016 b. Accepting Bid 2888 Submitted by Joe Machen Capital City Ford for Purchase of Police Vehicles A motion was made by Councilman Branch to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2016-92 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ASSISTANCE WITH OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2016, THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2017. 2016-93 sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2016 - 2017 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARKS FUND. 2016-94 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $75,000.000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOCHMUELLER GROUP FOR THE JEFFTRAN SYSTEM-WIDE ASSESSMENT 2016-95 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 3, 2017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 925 SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF WESTPORT PLAZA SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 2016-96 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 34 (TRANSPORTATION), SEC. 34-60 (DEFINITIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO VEHICLE FOR HIRE BUSINESSES. Councilman Mihalevich made a motion to accept the Substitute Bill 2016 -96 previously distributed, entitled as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 34 (TRANSPORTATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO RIDESHARING SERVICES. The motion to accept the substitute was seconded by Councilman Hu ssey, and approved unanimously. Following discussion on the substitute bill, Councilman Mihalevich requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2016 -96, as substituted, be placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request to suspend the rules. Bill 2016-96 was then read, as substituted, second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 15610: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Wiseman Nay: None BILLS PENDING 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. Bill 2016-90 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15608: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Wiseman Nay: None 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 3, 2017 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. Bill 2016-91 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Hussey made a motion to accept Substitute Bill 2016-91 previously distributed, entitled as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING THE AUSTIN PETERS GROUP CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN ANALYSIS AND ADOPTING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS AND SALARY ADJUSTMENTS. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, and approved unanimously. A motion was then made by Councilman Prather to amend Section 3 of Substitute Bill 2016-91 as follows (language added shown thus): Section 3. The City Administrator is hereby authorized to spend up to $575,093.00 currently allocated in the FY2017 budget to implement the AP Report by adjusting the salaries of City full-time employees and part-time benefitted employees as follows: 1. Employee salaries shall be adjusted into the recommended job titles and pay ranges set forth in the AP Report and so that no salary or wage of any employee is below the range minimum specified for such employee’s job title, as set forth in Exhibit A. 2. Employee salaries shall be further adjusted by increasing the salary or wage of each employee of the City by two percent (2%). Following a lengthy discussion, the motion to amend was approved unanimously. Bill 2016-91 was then passed, as substituted and amended, by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15609: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Wiseman Nay: None RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions brought before the Council at this time. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 3, 2017 INFORMAL CALENDAR No bills appeared on the Informal Calendar. 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 stated that she would entertain a motion to direct the City Administrator to limit enforcement of City parking regulations on January 9, 2017, to the following:  Bus stops (Sec. 22-26)  Disabled Parking Area (Sec. 22-48)  Blocking Sidewalk or Crosswalk (Sec. 22-6)  No Parking Areas (Sec. 22-6)  Loading Zones (Sec. 22-24) The motion as stated by Mayor Tergin was made by Councilman Mihalevich, seconded by Councilman Branch, and approved unanimously. Mayor Tergin announced she had spoken with the Downtown Busine ss Association who had no objection to this effort to welcome people who come to the City to attend the inauguration events. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought before the Council. ADJOURNMENT A motion for adjournment was made by Councilman Hussey, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously at 7:28 P.M.