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Home My Public Portal About2021-05-171 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 17, 2021 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the May 17, 2021 City Council meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Schreiber and seconded by Councilmember Kemna to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Kristi Campbell, Director of Cole County Health Department was in attendance with pandemic updates. • There were nine positive cases in the last seven days. That is a 2% positivity rate for Cole County. • Vaccination rates are increasing with 37% of Cole County residents vaccinated, and 51.2% of Missouri residents. • People can still get vaccinated at the mall location on Mondays from 9 :00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. • More vaccine information can be found at covidvaccine.mo.gov. • Councilmember Spencer asked if there would be a pandemic after-action report. Ms. Campbell indicated that they are currently workin g on such report, and will be on-going as COVID-19 is an endemic. • Ms. Campbell also informed City Council that the County will include a pediatrician and OBGYN in future press briefings to address vaccine concerns related to fertility and children. b. Due to illness, Staff will be recognized at the next City Council meeting for the ACFR and PAFR Awards. c. Gary Plummer, the new President/CEO of Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce was introduced to the City Council. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 17, 2021 PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Rezoning of 14.32 Acres Located in the 3700 Block of West Edgewood Dr. from C-O, C-2, RA-1 and RU to PUD Planned Unit Development, Approval of Preliminary PUD Plan and Approval of Final Subdivision Plat of Americare Subdivision i. Associated Pending Bill 2021-008. A Staff presentation was made by Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services. Bob Cook with Americare Senior Living spoke in favor of the bill. There being no one else to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded . 2021-008 sponsored by Councilmember Lester, 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 14.32 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 3700 BLOCK OF WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE FROM C-O, C-2, RA-1 AND RU TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY, AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF AMERICARE SUBDIVISION. There being no objection, bill 2021-008 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16130. Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None b. Rezoning of .22 Acres Located at 500 East Capitol Ave. from MU-1 Mixed Use to PUD Planned Unit Development and Approval of Preliminary PUD Plan ii. Associated Pending Bill 2021-010. A Staff presentation was made by Mr. Sanders. Property owners Deb Sacilowski and Wendy Gladbach, owner of Ana Marie’s bridal boutique spoke in favor of the bill. There being no one else to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded . 2021-010 sponsored by Councilmember Lester, entitled 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 17, 2021 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 0.22 ACRES LOCATED AT 500 E CAPITOL AVENUE FROM MU-1 MIXED USE TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY. There being no objection, bill 2021-010 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16131. Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Councilmember Wiseman motioned to approve the recommended appointments to the following boards and commissions. Councilmember Ward seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/Partial Parks & Recreation Commission Chris Leuckel May 2024 Full Planning & Zoning Commission Doug Record May 2025 Full Shanon Hawk May 2022 ALT Spencer Hoogveld May 2022 ALT Julia Gampher May 2022 ALT PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF a. City Council Committee announcements: • Councilmember Hensley announced the Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 20th at 7:30 A.M. The meeting will be in person in Council Chambers. b. Mayor Tergin made the following announcements: • A Community Bike Ride was held on Saturday, May 15th. • An Elks USA Youth Week proclamation was presented on May 6th. • A Family Self Sufficiency Program Day proclamation was presented on May 11th. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 17, 2021 • The Historic City of Jefferson presented the Landmark Awards on Saturday, May 15th. Councilmember Ward was in attendance. • National Police Week was May 9th – 15th. • A Road to Recovery event is scheduled for this Friday, May 21st at 9:30 A.M. to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the tornado. The event will be at 415 Ashley St. and livestreamed on Facebook. c. Councilmember Kemna announced the “Trails Less Traveled Challenge” hosted by the Jefferson City Trail Users and JC Parks. The challenge lasts from May 1st to July 31st. Miles can be tracked on the LINC app. Sign up is on the JC Parks website. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Stacy Landis, Student Representative, was not in attendance. Lincoln University held graduation ceremonies last weekend. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations at this time. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: May 3 b. Declare Certain City-Owned Personal Property Surplus and Authorize the Disposition through Sale via On-line Auction – Police Vehicles c. Declare Certain City-Owned Real Estate as Surplus Property and Authorize the Disposition through Sale to Cole County With no objection, Councilmember Fitzwater requested to take up item c. separately. Councilmember Kemna motioned to approve items a. and b. on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Item c. was then taken up for discussion. Councilmembers Fitzwater and Hensley questioned how the item was placed on the consent agenda. Public Works Director Matt Morasch and City Attorney Ryan Moehlman indicated that the item on the consent agenda was to approve the surplus and disposal of the property, not the sale of the property itself. The sale would come to City Council as a resolution at a later time. City Administrator Steve Crowell mentioned that the item could be taken back to a committee. There was no motion to approve item c. BILLS INTRODUCED There were no bills introduced at this time. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 17, 2021 BILLS PENDING 2021-004 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), BY ADDITION OF YIELD SIGNS ON CEDAR WAY. Bill 2021-004 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16132: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2021-005 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), BY ADDITION OF A STOP SIGN ON TANMAN COURT. Bill 2021-005 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16133: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2021-006 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED), BY THE MODIFICATION OF EAST MILLER STREET, 700 BLOCK. Bill 2021-006 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16134: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2021-007 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A SANITARY SEWER AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON THE 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 17, 2021 PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 282 MADELINE’S PARK CIRCLE, IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2021-007 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16135: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2021-008 Taken Up Under 5(a.) 2021-009 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI IMPLEMENTING A TRAFFIC SCHEDULE FOR RESTRICTED ACCESS STREETS AND RELEASE CERTAIN ACCESS DEED RESTRICTIONS FOR A PORTION OF W EDGEWOOD DRIVE. Bill 2021-009 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16136: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2021-010 Taken Up Under 5(b.) 2021-011 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE, LLC. AND A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING THE APRON MAINTENANCES PROJECT FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2021-011 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16137: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 17, 2021 INFORMAL CALENDAR 2021-003 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater 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 PARKING FUND. The bill will expire after the June 21st City Council meeting if no action is taken. A work session has been scheduled to discuss the item and the potential parking garage for Monday, May 24th at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. RESOLUTIONS RS2021-2 sponsored by Councilmember Ward A RESOLUTION CREATING THE STAKEHOLDERS COMMITTEE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION CODE REVIEW Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Manager, presented the resolution. Councilmember Schreiber motioned to adopt RS2021-2. Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RS2021-3 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INTENDED ALLOCATION OF REVENUES FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SALES TAX H Steve Crowell, City Administrator, presented the resolution. Councilmember Spencer motioned to amend the resolution, moving $1 million from the Parks & Recreation allocation to Public W orks, dedicating the money to the Ohio Street Bridge and Overlay Projects. Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion. The motion to amend the resolution failed by the following roll call vote: Aye: Spencer and Spicer Nay: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 17, 2021 Councilmember Hensley motioned to adopted RS2021-3. Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Spencer and Spicer 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 In light of the recent hack to the pipeline in the south eastern portion of the country, Councilmember Spencer asked City Staff if there is a plan in place if ever there is a gas shortage locally. APPROVAL OF 5/3/2021 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to approve the May 5, 2021 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 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 t he following: 1) Attorney-Client Communications [Sec. 610.021(1)] 2) Real Estate [Sec. 610.021(2)] A motion was made by Councilmember W ard to go into Closed Session for the above- stated reason, seconded by Councilmember W iseman, and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:25 P.M.: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 17, 2021 RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the Council reconvened in Open Session at 7:45 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Attorney Ryan Moehlman introduced the Law Department’s paralegal, Harli Bexten. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Vogt, and approved unanimously at 7:50 P.M.