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Home My Public Portal About2021-04-051 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 5, 2021 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the April 5, 2021 City Council meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Ward and seconded by Councilmember Wiseman to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Kristi Campbell, Director of Cole County Health Department joined the meeting via Webex with the following pandemic updates: • A Cole County Central Vaccination Site is being set up in the Capital Mall (in the old Party City location). All local hospitals, Cole County Health Department, and the Community Health Center are partnering to provide vaccines at the location beginning Monday, April 12th. The site will be open Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Citizens can register for the vaccine through the Vaccine Navigator website: https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/events/#region_f or by calling the COVID-19 Hotline: 877-435-8411. • Positive COVID-19 cases continue to decline in Cole County. • Those who received their first dose of the vaccine at the LINC on March 19th are scheduled to receive their second dose on Friday, April 9th at the LINC. b. Mayor Tergin presented the “April is Fair Housing Month” Proclamation to Denise McCorkle, President of the Jefferson City area Board of Realtors. c. Ms. McCorkle and Mayor Tergin then presented certificates to the “Fair Housing Poster Contest” winners. All contestants’ artwork will be on display at the Capital Mall. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 5, 2021 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS a. Republic Services Driver, James Ousley was to be recognized for his Lifesaving Efforts. There was a miscommunication in scheduling. Mr. Ousley will be at the next City Council meeting along with Lillian Kinard of Republic Services. b. Detective Jason Bowman, President of the Fraternal Order of the Police (FOP), Detective Jason Ambler, Executive Vice President of the FOP, and Fire man James Noah representing Fire Fighters Local Union 671 each made presentations in favor of bill 2020-062 on the informal calendar. The bill authorizes submittal of a quarter -cent public safety tax to the voters. Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson and Christina Reed also spoke in favor of the bill. c. Roger Schwartze, Chair of the City’s Transportation and Traffic Commission presented the commission’s sidewalk improvements recommendations. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF a. There were no City Council Committee announcements at this time. b. Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services announced the City’s Spring Bulky Item Pick-up scheduled for April 12th for west of Hwy. 54 addresses, and April 19th for east of Hwy. 54 addresses. The City website has a list of items accepted and not accepted: https://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/government/trash_and_recycling/bulky_item_pick_up. php. c. Todd Spalding, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, announced the Team Up Clean Up April Challenge. Every Thursday in April, from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., JC Parks and Central Missouri Community Action invite citizens to come help clean up the community. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/JeffCityParks. d. Councilmember Ward announced a Neighborhood Clean-up Day on April 25th. The event is organized by Old Munichburg Association, two Southside Neighborhood Watch groups, and Building Community Bridges. e. Mayor Tergin made the following announcements: • Construction has begun on the Bicentennial Bridge. • The April 3rd spaghetti dinner fundraiser was a success, raising $6,000 for the Jefferson City Fire Museum. Former fireman, Darren “Bear” Reuter coordinated the event to celebrate his retirement in 2020. His goal was to raise $5,000. They are continuing to accept donations. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 5, 2021 • Mayor Tergin was recognized by the Missouri Art Education Association as the recipient of the Otto Bean Arts Advocacy Award. • She visited Blacksmith Artisanal Spirits in Lohman, Missouri. The company is the maker of the Missouri Bicentennial Bourbon. They are hosting a product launch at Prison Brews this Friday night. • Election day is tomorrow, April 6th. Mayor Tergin reminded everyone to vote. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Stacy Landis, Student Representative, was unable to attend. Councilmember Graham announced the track team’s scheduled MIAA meet at Lincoln University this Saturday. Everyone is invited to come support the team. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations at this time. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: March 15 City Council, March 29 Work Session b. Authorizing a $39,600 Advance SWAT Training Agreement with Government Training Institute c. Authorizing Sole Source Procurement with Scheppers International Truck Center for Public Works Vehicle and Equipment Parts, etc. d. Authorizing Surplus of Property Located at 805 Monroe St. e. Authorizing an Estimated $50,633 Renewal Year 3 with Gillig, LLC for Transit Bus Parts f. Authorizing a $35,970 Contract with CentralSquare Technologies for the Tellus CAD- to-CAD Unify Project Funded through the Missouri 9-1-1 Service Board Winter Grant Councilmember Ward motioned and Councilmember Hussey seconded the motion to approve the above listed items. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2020-070 sponsored by Councilmember Kemna AMENDING THE 2020-2021 BUDGET BY RECLASSIFYING THE PARKS AND LANDSCAPE PLANNER POSITION TO A PARKS RESOURCE SUPERVISOR POSITION WITHIN THE PARKS AND RECEATION DEPARTMENT. 2020-071 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 5, 2021 AMENDING THE 2020-2021 BUDGET BY RECLASSIFYING ONE BUILDING PLANS REVIEWER POSITION TO A BUILDING INSPECTOR l/ll WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES. 2020-072 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADDING DEFINITIONS FOR TERMS RELEVANT TO THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. 2020-073 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REMOVING THE TERM LIMIT REQUIREMENT FOR A MEMBER OF THE AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 2020-074 sponsored by Councilmember Graham 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 LOCATED AT 718 LAFAYETTE STREET FROM RS-4 MEDIUM DENSITY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL TO N-O NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE. 2020-075 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 (SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ADJUSTING SEWER RATES. 2020-076 sponsored by Councilmember Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2020- 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. 2020-077 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL REVENUE. 2020-078 sponsored by Councilmember Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2020- 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 5, 2021 2020-079 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MID-MISSOURI EARTH MOVERS, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,367.00 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 422 E. HIGH STREET PROJECT, AND APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE DEMOLITION. 2020-080 sponsored by Councilmember Ward AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING 504-506 E. CAPITOL AVENUE AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. 2020-081 sponsored by Councilmember Ward AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING 630 BROADWAY STREET AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. BILLS PENDING 2020-067 sponsored by Councilmember Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AMENDING THE 2020-2021 ANNUAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS. Bill 2020-067 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16112: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2020-068 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $959,700 AGREEMENT WITH MARTIN GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC FOR THE BINDER PUMP STATION UPGRADE PROJECT. Bill 2020-068 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16113: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 5, 2021 Nay: None 2020-069 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SCHLINDER ELEVATOR CORPORATION OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPITIONS AMENDING THE FY2021 BUDGET BY TRANSFERRING FUNDS WITHIN THE PARKING FUND. Bill 2020-069 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16114: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR With no objection, Councilmember Hensley requested bill 2020-062 be taken up for discussion. 2020-062 sponsored by Councilmembers Hensley, Graham, Hussey, and Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A PROPOSAL FOR A PUBLIC SAFETY SALES TAX AT THE RATE OF ONE-QUARTER (¼) OF ONE PERCENT, THE COLLECTION AND USE THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 3, 2021. After discussion between the Mayor, City Council and Staff, Councilmember Hensley motioned and Councilmember Graham seconded the motion to amend bill 2020 -062 by 1) striking all references to “August 3, 2021” and replacing all instances with “November 2, 2021”; 2) in Section 2, replacing “third day in August” with “second day in November”; and 3) in Section 4, replacing “January 1, 2022” with “April 1, 2022”. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Fitzwater Bill 2020-062 as amended was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16115: Aye: Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 5, 2021 Nay: Fitzwater RESOLUTIONS RS2020-34 sponsored by Councilmember Graham A RESOLUTION EXTENDING AN EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND FURTHER PROCLAMATIONS THEREUNDER UNTIL MAY 3, 2021 Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney presented the resolution. Councilmember Graham motioned to adopt RS2020-34. Councilmember Vogt seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RS2020-35 sponsored by Councilmember Ward A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A SUBGRANT PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE PAUL BRUHN HISTORIC REVITALIZATION GRANTS PROGRAM Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Manager, presented the resolution. Councilmember Hussey motioned to adopt RS2020 -35. Councilmember Lester seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and W iseman Nay: None RS2020-36 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CDBG 2020 ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Ms. Senzee presented the resolution. Councilmember Hussey motioned to adopt RS2020 -36. Councilmember Ward seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote: 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 5, 2021 Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RS2020-37 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Ms. Senzee presented the resolution. Councilmember Hussey motioned to adopt RS2020 -37. Councilmember Graham seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RS2020-38 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR SECTION 5310 ENHANCED MOBILITY OF SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works, presented the resolution. Councilmember Lester motioned to adopt RS2020-38. Councilmember Vogt seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RS2020-39 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT TO APPLY FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE Mr. Moehlman presented the resolution. Councilmember Hussey motioned to adopt RS2020-39 Councilmember Vogt seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 5, 2021 Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Moehlman presented a memo addressed and presented to the Public Works & Planning Committee meeting in March. The memo indicated that Bird Scooters had contacted the City inquiring as to the requirement to start their scooter ridesharing business in Jefferson City. Staff was looking to the City Council to determine if the City would 1) only allow for a single scooter ridesharing business to operate in the City’s rights-of-way with an Exclusive Agreement or 2) allow all interested businesses to operate within the rights-of- way upon execution of a simple license agreement (“Open Use”). Councilmember Hussey motioned to allow all interested business to operate within the rights-of-way upon execution of a simple license agreement and regulate by ordinance. Councilmember Ward seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None APPROVAL OF 3/15/2021 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilmember Graham motioned and Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion to approve the March 15, 2021 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 5, 2021 CLOSED SESSION Mayor Tergin stated, pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, she would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: 1) Attorney-Client Communications [Sec. 610.021(1)] 2) Real Estate [Sec. 610.021(2)] A motion was made by Councilmember Graham to go into Closed Session for the above- stated reason, seconded by Councilmember Wiseman, and approved by the following roll-call vote at 8:51 P.M.: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the Council reconvened in Open Session at 9:40 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Hussey, and approved unanimously at 9:43 P.M.