CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR MARCH 10, 2015
LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS - 2:00 P.M.
Agenda and Link to Agenda Items
Available at http://www.cityofomaha.org
ROLL CALL
1.
City Clerk calls the roll.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Invocation by Councilmember Rich Pahls of District No. 5.
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION - NOTIFICATION OF OPEN MEETING ACT
4.
City Clerk certifies publication in Daily Record, the Official Newspaper of the City
of Omaha on March 6, 2015, notice re: Pre-Council and Regular City Council
Meetings, March 10, 2015.
A current copy of the Open Meeting Act is posted in a white binder on the east
wall of the Legislative Chambers.
WHENEVER ANY PERSON HAS BEEN INVITED TO SPEAK, OR HAS BEEN GRANTED THE OPPORTUNITY OF SPEAKING
BEFORE THE COUNCIL DURING A HEARING, EACH PERSON WILL BE REQUESTED TO BE BRIEF, AND TO LIMIT HIS OR
HER PRESENTATION TO TEN MINUTES. WHEN MORE THAN ONE PERSON WISHES TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON A
GIVEN QUESTION, THE PROPONENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY OF FIRST ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL. THE
OPPONENTS OF THE QUESTION WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AFTER THE PROPONENTS'
PRESENTATION. THE PROPONENTS WILL BE GIVEN A BRIEF PERIOD FOR REBUTTAL OF ANY NEW MATERIAL
INTRODUCED DURING THE OPPONENT'S PRESENTATION, AFTER WHICH THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE CONCLUDED.
IT IS CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURE THAT EACH SIDE RECEIVE TWENTY MINUTES FOR THEIR PRESENTATION.
COUNCILMEMBERS WILL ASK QUESTIONS AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
ZONING ORDINANCES ON FINAL READING and Planning Board Attachments
5.
Ord. to rezone the property located Southeast of I-680 and Irvington Road from
DR – Development Reserve District to GI – General Industrial District – over from
2/24/15 and continue the public hearing. ((PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO
TODAY – CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
(a)
6.
Res. that the plat entitled SEATON INDUSTRIAL PARK (LOT 2), located
Southeast of I-680 and Irvington Road, is hereby approved and accepted –
Outside City – over from 2/24/15 and continue the public hearing – see attached.
((PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO TODAY – CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
(a)
7.
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
a request to rezone property located Southeast of I-680 and
Irvington Road from DR-Development Reserve District to GIGeneral Industrial District – over from 2/24/15 – see attached.
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the Final Plat of SEATON INDUSTRIAL PARK (LOT 2), a
subdivision outside the city limits, located Southeast of I-680 and
Irvington Road – Outside City – over from 2/24/15 – see attached.
Res. that, the Subdivision Agreement between the City of Omaha and
Warehouse 51, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Corporation, as recommended
by the Mayor, providing for the Watershed Management fees and sewer
connection to the Omaha Sanitary Sewer System, is hereby approved. The
Subdivision is to be known as Seaton Industrial Park (Lot 2) and is located
southeast of I-680 and Irvington Road – over from 2/3/15 and continue the public
hearing – over from 2/24/15 and continue the public hearing – see attached.
((PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO TODAY – CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
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8.
Ord. to rezone property located Northeast of 168th and Ida Streets from AGAgricultural District to DR-Development Reserve District. ((PUBLIC HEARING
TODAY – CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
9.
Ord. to rezone property located Northeast of 168th and Ida Streets from AGAgricultural District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High Density).
((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
(a)
10.
Res. that the plat entitled HIGHLAND HILLS (formerly known as HIGHLAND
RIDGE) (Lots 1-190, Outlots A-C), located Northeast of 168th and Ida Streets, is
hereby approved and accepted – Outside City – over from 2/24/15 – see
attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
(a)
11.
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
a request to rezone property located Northeast of 168th and Ida
Streets from AG to DR and R4 – see attached.
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the Phase I Final Plat of HIGHLAND HILLS (formerly known as
HIGHLAND RIDGE) (Lots 1-190, Outlots A-C), located Northeast of
168th and Ida Streets – Outside City – over from 2/24/15 – see
attached.
Res. that, the Subdivision Agreement among the City of Omaha, CR
INVESTMENTS, INC., a Nebraska corporation, The Highland Hills Home Owners
Association, and Sanitary and Improvement District (S.&I.D.) 563 of Douglas
County, Nebraska, as recommended by the Mayor, providing for the public
improvements, 1% administrative fee, Interceptor Sewer Fee, Watershed
Management Fee, Parks fees, and sewer connection to the Omaha Sanitary
Sewer System, is hereby approved. The Subdivision is to be known as Highland
Hills (Lots 1-190 and Outlots A-C) and is located northeast of 168th and Ida
Streets – over from 2/24/15 – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – CAN
BE ADOPTED TODAY))
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“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII E
AGENDA ITEM NOS. 12 THROUGH 15 SHALL BE LAID
OVER TWO WEEKS FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING”
RESOLUTIONS RE: PRELIMINARY PLATS AND PLAT
12.
Res. that the preliminary plat entitled NORTHEAST JOINT USE FACILITY
REPLAT 1, located generally east of the 20th and Jaynes Street intersection,
along with the attached conditions, is hereby accepted; and, the preparation of
the final plat of this subdivision is hereby authorized – Inside City – see attached.
(a)
13.
Res. that the replat transmitted herewith entitled NORTHEAST JOINT USE
FACILITY REPLAT 1, located generally east of the 20 th and Jaynes Street
intersection, is hereby approved, and concurrently a portion of the existing plat
entitled Northeast Joint Use Facility, and described on said replat, is hereby
vacated – Inside City – see attached.
(a)
14.
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the Preliminary Plat of NORTHEAST JOINT USE FACILITY
REPLAT 1, a minor plat inside the city limits, located generally east
of the 20th and Jaynes Street intersection – Inside City – see
attached.
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the Final Plat of NORTHEAST JOINT USE FACILITY REPLAT 1, a
minor plat inside the city limits, located generally east of the 20th
and Jaynes Street intersection – Inside City – see attached.
Res. that the preliminary plat entitled SECURITY PLACE, a minor plat inside the
city limits, located northeast of 35th Avenue and Farnam Street, along with the
attached conditions, is hereby accepted; and, the preparation of the final plat of
this subdivision is hereby authorized – Inside City – see attached.
(a)
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the Preliminary Plat of SECURITY PLACE, a minor plat inside the
city limits, located northeast of 35th Avenue and Farnam Street –
Inside City – see attached.
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15.
Res. that the plat transmitted herewith entitled SECURITY PLACE, located
northeast of 35th Avenue and Farnam Street, is hereby approved, and
concurrently all of the existing plats entitled Lots 13 thru 20, together with the
south 7.5 feet of Lots 12 and 21, Block 13, West End Addition, together with the
vacated alleys adjoining said lots, and described on said replat, is hereby
vacated – Inside City – see attached.
(a)
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the Final Plat of SECURITY PLACE, a minor plat inside the city
limits, located northeast of 35th Avenue and Farnam Street – Inside
City – see attached.
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT – RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY
16.
Res. that the Special Use Permit application submitted by St. John Lutheran
Church for a Major Amendment to a Special Use Permit (assumed) to allow
Religious Assembly in a DR-ED-Development Reserve District-Environmental
Overlay District, located at 4519 Kelby Road, Omaha, Nebraska, is hereby
approved and the Permits and Inspection Division is directed to issue the
necessary permit therefor, provided the conditions set out in Exhibit "A" of the
above referenced application, conditions set out in Exhibit "B", and all applicable
local or state statutes, ordinances or regulations are complied with. That the
proposed Special Use Permit has been reviewed and evaluated pursuant to, and
meets each of, the criteria set forth in Section 55-885 of the Omaha Municipal
Code – over from 2/24/15 for publication and public hearing – had publication –
see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
(a)
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the request of St. John Lutheran Church for a Major Amendment to
a Special Use Permit (assumed) to allow Religious Assembly in a
DR-ED-Development Reserve District-Environmental Overlay
District, located at 4519 Kelby Road – over from 2/24/15 – see
attached.
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“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII E
AGENDA ITEM NOS. 17 THROUGH 18 SHALL BE LAID OVER
TWO WEEKS FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING”
SPECIAL USE PERMIT – AUTOMOTIVE SALES
17.
Res. that the Special Use Permit application submitted by Mohamed Aboutaleb,
for a Special Use Permit to allow Automotive Sales in a CC-Community
Commercial District for property located at 11714 West Dodge Road, Omaha,
Nebraska, is hereby approved and the Permits and Inspection Division is
directed to issue the necessary permit therefor, provided the conditions set out in
Exhibit "A" of the above referenced application, conditions set out in Exhibit "B",
and all applicable local or state statutes, ordinances or regulations are complied
with. That the proposed Special Use Permit has been reviewed and evaluated
pursuant to, and meets each of, the criteria set forth in Section 55-885 of the
Omaha Municipal Code – see attached.
(a)
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
a Special Use Permit to allow Automotive Sales in a CCCommunity Commercial District located at 11714 West Dodge
Road – see attached.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT – BROADCAST TOWER
18.
Res. that the Special Use Permit application submitted by SBA
Communications/Verizon Wireless for a Special Use Permit to allow a Broadcast
tower, with a waiver of Section 55-108 Height, to allow a 105’ tall tower in a DRDevelopment Reserve District for property located at 16140 Fort Street, Omaha,
Nebraska, is hereby approved and the Permits and Inspection Division is
directed to issue the necessary permit therefor, provided the conditions set out in
Exhibit "A" of the above referenced application, conditions set out in Exhibit "B",
and all applicable local or state statutes, ordinances or regulations are complied
with. That the proposed Special Use Permit has been reviewed and evaluated
pursuant to, and meets each of, the criteria set forth in Section 55-885 of the
Omaha Municipal Code – see attached.
(a)
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the request of SBA Communications/Verizon Wireless for a Special
Use Permit to allow a Broadcast tower, with a waiver of Section 55108 Height, to allow a 105’ tall tower in a DR District, for property
located at 16140 Fort Street – see attached.
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LIQUOR
19.
CLASS “C” – AJD, LLC, dba “Stoli’s Lounge”, 715 North 120th Street. New
application, Old location. Present licensee is D.Aramo, LLC, dba “Stoli’s
Lounge”, 715 North 120th Street, who has a Class “C” Liquor License – see
attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING ON THE APPLICATION BUT YOUR
MOTION SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION EITHER TO GRANT OR
DENY))
20.
CLASS “C” – BH Ventures, LLC, dba “The Diamond Room”, 605 North 13 th
Street. New application. New location. Property posted: 02-23-15; Notification
sent: 02-27-15 – see attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING ON THE
APPLICATION BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
EITHER TO GRANT OR DENY))
21.
CLASS “I” – ACJ Clubmex, Inc., dba “Club Mex Restaurant”, 3018-3022 North
93rd Street. New application, Old location.
Presently licensed to J & C
Corporation, dba “Club Mex , Mexican Food Bar”, 3018-3022 North 93rd Street,
who has a Class “I” Liquor License – see attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR
HEARING ON THE APPLICATION BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD BE TO
ADOPT A RESOLUTION EITHER TO GRANT OR DENY))
22.
Crab Addison, Inc., dba “Joe’s Crab Shack”, 701 North 102 nd Street, requests
permission to appoint Chelsea Stride manager of their present Class “C” and
Catering Liquor License location – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY –
MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
23.
Northwoods Coffee Company, Inc., dba “Fox Hollow Coffee”, 1919 Papillion
Pkwy #103, requests permission to appoint Carol M. Enke manager of their
present Class “C” Liquor License location – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING
TODAY – MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR NOT TO APPROVE))
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CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the City Council may cause any item placed on the Consent Agenda to
be removed there from. Items removed from the Consent Agenda shall be taken up by
the City Council immediately following the Consent Agenda in the order in which they
were removed unless otherwise taken out of order as otherwise provided by the City
Council Rules of Order.)
(The public hearings on Agenda Item Nos. 24 through 27 were held on March 3, 2015.)
CONSENT AGENDA – ORDINANCES
24.
Ord. to amend Section 23 - 177 of the Omaha Municipal Code by amending the
pay range for the employment classification entitled Payroll Manager by
reassigning the salary range for the classification from 26 AEC ($78,943 to
$96,343) to 28 AEC ($86,103 to $104,746); to repeal Section 23 – 177 as
heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof – see attached.
25.
Ord. to amend Section 23 - 177 of the Omaha Municipal Code concerning
employment classifications by adding the employment classification entitled
Assistant Payroll Manager with a salary range of 18.1 MC ($58,832.54 to
$70,940.74); to repeal Section 23 - 177 as heretofore existing; and to provide the
effective date hereof – see attached.
26.
Ord. to amend Section 23 - 177 of the Omaha Municipal Code by changing the
salary for the employment classification known as City Treasurer from 23.1 MC
($70,269 to $85,972) to 28AEC ($86,103 to $104,746); to repeal Section 23 - 177
as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof – see attached.
27.
Ord. to amend Omaha Municipal Code section 30-263; to reconcile conflict from
previously adopted amendments concerning the evaluation of consumer
fireworks permit applications and procedures and restate the standard adopted in
March 2013; to clarify eligibility criteria; to repeal section 30-263 as heretofore
existing; and to provide the effective date thereof – see attached.
((MOTION NEEDED THAT THE ORDINANCES ON THE CONSENT AGENDA BE
PASSED))
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(The public hearings on Agenda Item Nos. 28 through 36 are today. If you wish to
address the City Council regarding these items, please come to the microphone,
indicate the Agenda Item Number you wish to address, identify yourself by your name,
address, who you represent, and if you are a proponent or opponent.)
CONSENT AGENDA – RESOLUTIONS
28.
Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, Change Order No. 1 for Oscar Renda
Contracting, Inc. to administer the necessary modifications to OPW 52222
(CSO), being the South Interceptor Force Main – Central Segment and South
Gravity Sewer, and OPW 51873 (CSO), being South Interceptor Force Main –
South Segment Project located near Missouri River from I-480 to Missouri River
Wastewater Treatment Plant, is hereby approved; and that, the Finance
Department is authorized to pay an additional $243,001.68, for these changes
from the Sewer Revenue Improvement Fund 21124, CSO Control
Implementation Organization 116918 – see attached.
29.
Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Next Phase
Environmental, Inc. for OPW 52390 (CSO), being Adams Park Landscape
Improvements in the amount of $598,137.28 is hereby approved; and, that the
Finance Department is authorized to pay this cost from the Sewer Revenue
Improvement Fund 21124, CSO Control Implementation Organization 116918,
year 2015 expenditures – see attached.
30.
Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Nebraska’s Best LLC
for OPW 52747, being tree/stump removal at various locations for year 2015 in
the amount of $68,515.00 is hereby approved; and, that the Finance Department
is authorized to pay this cost from the Capital Special Assessments Fund 13573,
Special Assessments Organization 116168, year 2015 expenditures – see
attached.
31.
Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$39,913.00 from Masonry Construction, Inc., to furnish all labor and materials to
repair the entrance walls, columns, and gate at the Gerald R. Ford Birthsite, 3202
Woolworth Avenue, being the lowest and best bid received within bid
specifications, attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted. The
Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a purchase order in conformance
herewith. Funds in this amount shall be paid from the 2010 Parks and Recreation
Bond Fund No. 13355 and Organization No. 117317, Parks and Cultures Bond –
see attached.
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32.
Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the park closing hours will be
suspended at Common Ground Community Center, 1701 Veterans Drive,
Omaha, Nebraska, between 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2015 and 6:00
a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2015, to accommodate the overnight event, for the
Olympus Clubs from Elkhorn High School and Elkhorn South High School – see
attached.
33.
Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the attached bid of Danko/Maintainer
Custom Bodies, Inc. in the amount of three-hundred fifty-five thousand, threehundred and eighteen dollars ($355,318.00) for the purchase of one (1) Fire
Apparatus – Light and Air Truck is hereby approved; and, the Finance
Department is authorized to pay the cost of such purchase from Public Safety
Bonds Fund 13299, Organization 114512, Project 1862, Account 47033 – see
attached.
34.
Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the attached bid of Smeal Fire/Danko
Apparatus in the amount of one million, four-hundred seventy-four thousand and
seventy dollars ($1,474,070.00) for the purchase of two (2) 100-foot 1500 GMP
Waterway Aerial Ladder Fire Apparatus is hereby approved; and, the Finance
Department is authorized to pay the cost of such purchase from Public Safety
Bonds Fund 13298, Organization 114512, Project 1862, Account 47033 – see
attached.
35.
Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the purchase based upon the quote
from Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $565,069.50 for 171 Motorola APX
6500 mobile radios, 45 speakers, hardware, software and warranties, is hereby
approved, and that the Finance Department of the City of Omaha is authorized to
pay $565,069.50 for the cost of the change order for the radio project from the
City Capital Improvement Fund 13112, Organization 131555 City Capital
Improvement, Account 44117 Radio Communication Equipment. The City will
finance the purchase of the equipment through the issuance of lease purchase
bonds by the Public Facilities Corporation. The Omaha Police Department will
make annual payments to the Public Facilities Corporation over a seven year
period to repay the bonds – see attached.
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36.
Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the purchase from Asset Lighting &
Electric, the lowest bidder according to specifications, in the amount of thirty
eight thousand and thirty eight dollars ($38,038) for the purchase of one
thousand and four hundred (1,400) BRK Electronics #910B smoke and carbon
monoxide detectors for the Omaha Fire Department (OFD), Public Education and
Affairs Bureau to continue the free smoke and carbon monoxide detector
installation program, is hereby approved; and that, the Finance Department of
the City of Omaha is authorized to pay Asset Lighting & Electric in the amount of
$38,038 for the purchase of one thousand and four hundred (1,400) BRK
Electronics #910B smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, budgeted from and
funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) FY2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
– Fire Prevention and Safety Grant, award #EMW-2013-FP-01003, Fund 12168,
Organization 114551 – see attached.
((MOTION NEEDED THAT THE RESOLUTIONS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA BE
ADOPTED))
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ORDINANCES ON FINAL READING
37.
Spec. Ord. levying a special tax assessment for cutting and clearing weeds,
grass and worthless vegetation in accordance with Sections 18-21 through 18-30
of the Omaha Municipal Code on certain lots in the City of Omaha, Group No:
2015-01 – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 3/3/15 – CAN BE PASSED
TODAY))
(a)
38.
Amendment requested by the Parks, Recreation and Public
Property Department – see attached.
Spec. Ord. levying a special tax assessment for cutting and clearing weeds,
grass and worthless vegetation in accordance with Sections 18-21 through 18-30
of the Omaha Municipal Code on certain lots in the City of Omaha, Group No:
2015-02 – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD 3/3/15 – CAN BE PASSED
TODAY))
(a)
Amendment requested by the Parks, Recreation and Public
Property Department – see attached.
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39.
Spec. Ord. levying a special tax assessment for litter removal in accordance with
Sections 18-21 through 18-30 of the Omaha Municipal Code on certain lots in the
City of Omaha, Group No: 2015-03 – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD
3/3/15 – CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
(a)
Amendment requested by the Parks, Recreation and Public
Property Department – see attached.
RESOLUTION
40.
Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with F&B Constructors for
OPW 52736, being Greater Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau Renovation in
the amount of $52,400.00 is hereby approved; and, that the Finance Department
is authorized to pay this cost from the Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau
Fund 21109, Administration Organization 115911 – over from 3/3/15 and
continue the public hearing – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED
TO TODAY – CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII D
THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AGENDA ITEM NOS. 41
THROUGH 42 SHALL BE HELD ON THE THIRD READING”
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING and Planning Board Attachment
41.
Ord. to approve an Amendment to the Land Use Element of the Master Plan for
the City of Omaha, to change the future land designation from industrial to highdensity residential and office/commercial for an area generally bound by Millard
Avenue on the north, “Q” Street on the south, 134th Street on the east and 136th
Street on the west; and to provide for the effective date hereof – see attached.
42.
Ord. to approve a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development
Agreement for West Dodge Station, to to allow for Automotive washing and
Vehicle storage on Lot 2, Replat 5, located east of Cuming Street at
approximately 182nd Street between the City of Omaha and Great Western Bank
via GYC Properties, LLC, providing site development standards; and to provide
for an effective date – see attached.
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43.
Ord. vacating 40th Street from Jones Street north to previously vacated 40th
Street; Emile Street from 40th to 41st Streets; and, the north/south alleys not
previously vacated in Block 1, Potters Addition and Block 1, Vandercook Terrace,
all more specifically described in the attached Exhibit A; and, providing the
effective date hereof – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
(a)
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
the vacation of 40th Street from Jones Street north to previously
vacated 40th Street, Emile Street from 40th Street to 41st Street, and
the north/south alleys not previously vacated in Block 1, Potters
Addition and Block 1, Vandercook Terrace – Inside City – see
attached.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
44.
Ord. authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to DPC Industries, Inc. in the
amount of $423,750.00 for the purchase of sodium hypochlorite to be utilized at
the Wastewater Treatment Plants to be effective for a period of 12 months and is
extendable for two one-year periods with approval of both parties; to provide for
payments from appropriations of more than one year in accordance with Section
5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of 1956, as amended; to provide for payments
from a specific account; and to provide an effective date hereof – see attached.
((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
45.
Ord. authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to Univar USA, Inc. in the
amount of $384,300.00 for the purchase of sodium bisulfite to be utilized at the
Wastewater Treatment Plants to be effective for a period of 12 months and is
extendable for two one-year periods with approval of both parties; to provide for
payments from appropriations of more than one year in accordance with Section
5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of 1956, as amended; to provide for payments
from a specific account; and to provide an effective date hereof – see attached.
((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
46.
Ord. approving an Agreement for the sale of City-owned real property; to provide
that notwithstanding any provisions of the Omaha Municipal Code to the
contrary, the City is authorized to enter into the attached Agreement with Holy
Name Housing Corporation, a Nebraska Non-profit Corporation, 3014 North 45th
Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68104, to convey thirty-six (36) properties, as identified
on Attachment “A” of the Agreement, for development of affordable single-family
homes for the sum of One and No/100 Dollars ($1.00); and to provide the
effective date hereof – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
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47.
Ord. approving an Agreement for the sale of City-owned real property; to provide
that notwithstanding any provisions of the Omaha Municipal Code to the
contrary, the City is authorized to enter into the attached Agreement with Omaha
Economic Development Corporation, a Nebraska Non-profit Corporation, 2221 N.
24th Street, Omaha, NE 68110, to sell property legally described in the attached
agreement and located near 24th and Lake Streets adjacent to the Blue Lion
Building, for the sum of One and 00/100 Dollars ($1.00); there are no
expenditures associated with the conveyance of the property; and to provide the
effective date hereof – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
48.
Ord. approving an Agreement for the sale of City-owned real property; to provide
that notwithstanding any provisions of the Omaha Municipal Code to the
contrary, the City is authorized to enter into the attached Agreement with Omaha
Economic Development Corporation, a Nebraska Non-profit Corporation, 2221 N.
24th Street, Omaha, NE 68110, to sell property legally described in the attached
agreement and located near 24th and Burdette Streets, for use in the Fair Deal
Redevelopment Project, for the sum of One and 00/100 Dollars ($1.00); there are
no expenditures associated with the conveyance of the property; and to provide
the effective date hereof – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
49.
Ord. approving an Agreement for the sale of City-owned real property; to provide
that notwithstanding any provisions of the Omaha Municipal Code to the
contrary, the City is authorized to enter into the attached Agreement with RH
Land Management Company, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Corporation,
3555 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68131, to sell property legally described in the
attached agreement and located near 24th and Lake Streets adjacent to the Blue
Lion Building, for use with the Blue Lion Building, for the sum of One and 00/100
Dollars ($1.00); there are no expenditures associated with the conveyance of the
property; and to provide the effective date hereof – see attached. ((PUBLIC
HEARING TODAY))
50.
Ord. approving a redevelopment and tax increment financing loan agreement
between the City of Omaha and Security National Bank of Omaha, a Nebraska
corporation, to implement the Security National Bank Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan site located at 3504 and 3512 Farnam Street
which provides for the demolition of a 1960’s vintage building and the new
construction of a larger, more operationally efficient 13,000 gross square foot
building to accommodate the expansion of banking services, and improvements
along Farnam Street to comply with the urban design guidelines; the agreement
authorizes the use of up to $505,200.00 in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF)
generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project; and providing
for an effective date – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
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51.
Ord. to approve a contract between the City of Omaha and Omaha Public
Schools for the City to provide, through its assignment, up to eleven Associate
School Resource Officers and marked police cruisers, subject to the availability
of such cruisers and the School District’s needs, to specifically designated
locations, involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with
Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, to perform police work within the District
with each Associate School Resource Officer working no more than 28 hours per
week while school is in session during the regular school year, from the first day
of the semester of August, 2014 and ending on July 31, 2015.
The
reimbursement payment from the Omaha Public Schools to the City will be in the
amount of $28.50 per hour for each officer; and to provide an effective date
hereof – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
DOUGLAS COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER
52.
Douglas County Election Commissioner transmits invoice for the City of Omaha’s
portion of the costs associated with the November 4, 2014 General Election –
see attached. ((MOTION NEEDED TO RECEIVE AND REFER TO THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT))
“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII D
THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AGENDA ITEM NOS. 53
THROUGH 59 SHALL BE HELD ON THE THIRD READING”
ZONING ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING and Planning Board Attachments
53.
Ord. to rezone the property located generally east of the 20th and Jaynes Street
intersection from R4(35)-Single Family Residential District (High Density) and GIGeneral Industrial District to GI-General Industrial District.
(a)
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
a request to rezone property located generally east of the 20th and
Jaynes Street intersection from R4(35)-Single Family Residential
District (High Density) and GI-General Industrial District to GIGeneral Industrial District – see attached.
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54.
Ord. to rezone the property located at 4958 South 36th Street from HI-Heavy
Industrial District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High Density).
(a)
55.
Ord. to rezone the property located at 505 North 41st Avenue from R3-SingleFamily Residential District (Medium Density) to R5-Urban Family Residential
District.
(a)
56.
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
a request to rezone the property located at 505 North 41st Avenue
from R3 to R5 – see attached.
Ord. to rezone the property located at 1503 North 58th Street from R4(35)Single-Family Residential District (High Density) to R5-Urban Family Residential
District.
(a)
57.
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
a request to rezone the property located at 4958 South 36th Street
from HI to R4 – see attached.
Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of
a request to rezone the property located at 1503 North 58th Street
from R4(35) to R5 – see attached.
Ord. to amend Section 1 of Ordinance No. 40154, passed October 21, 2014, to
correct the rezoning of Lot 2, Seville Square Replat 1 from LC – Limited
Commercial District to LO – Limited Office District (property is also located within
an ACI-4(PL)-Area of Civic Importance Overlay District) located southeast of
148th Street and Cass Circle – see attached.
(a)
Planning Department recommends approval of Ordinance to
amend Ordinance No. 40154, passed by the City Council on
October 21, 2014, to correct the rezoning of Lot 2, Seville Square
Replat 1 from LC to LO (property is also located within an ACI4(PL)-Area), located southeast of 148th Street and Cass Circle –
see attached.
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING and Planning Board Attachments
58.
Ord. to approve a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development
Agreement for Altech Business Park, to allow for Automotive sales on Lot 2,
Replat 5, located at 3880 South 149th Street, between the City of Omaha and
Donovan Properties LLC, providing site development standards; and to provide
for an effective date – see attached.
(a)
59.
Planning Board and Planning Department recommends approval of
a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development
Agreement for Altech Business Park, to allow for Automotive Sales
on Lot 2, Replat 5, located at 3880 South 149th Street – see
attached.
Ord. to approve a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development
Agreement for Maple Creek, to allow additional signage, located southwest of
162nd Street and West Maple Road, between the City of Omaha and DHK, LLC,
providing site development standards; and to provide for an effective date – see
attached.
(a)
Planning Board and Planning Department recommends approval of
a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development
Agreement for Maple Creek, to allow for additional signage, located
southwest of 162nd Street and West Maple Road – see attached.
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“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII C
THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AGENDA ITEM NOS. 60
THROUGH 64 SHALL BE HELD ON THE SECOND READING”
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
60.
Ord. declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the
necessary private property for Hell Creek at Westwood Lane Rehabilitation
Project identified as OPW 52101, providing that the City negotiate with the
property owners for temporary construction easements, providing that if said
parcel cannot be obtained by negotiation, condemnation proceedings be
undertaken and completed; and, providing for the effective date hereof – see
attached.
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61.
Ord. declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the
necessary private property for the purpose of the 84th Street Public Improvement
from Dodge Street to Pacific Street project, identified as SP 93-09A; providing
that the City negotiate with the property owners for land acquisition, permanent
easements and temporary construction easements, providing that if said parcel
cannot be obtained by negotiation, condemnation proceedings be undertaken
and completed; and, providing for the effective date hereof – see attached.
62.
Ord. declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the
necessary private property for the purpose of the 114th Street Public
Improvement from Pacific Street to Burke Street project, identified as SP 93-05,
Federal Project No. STPC-5011(8) C.N. 22236; providing that the City negotiate
with the property owners for land acquisition, permanent easements and
temporary construction easements, providing that if said parcel cannot be
obtained by negotiation, condemnation proceedings be undertaken and
completed; and, providing for the effective date hereof – see attached.
63.
Ord. to accept the bid of Aramark Uniform Services to provide Linen, Towels
(Laundered) – OFD for the Omaha Fire Department; the term of the agreement is
for one year at a weekly cost of $360.00 and total annual cost of $18,720.00 with
the parties having the option to mutually agree to extend the agreement monthly
for an additional 12-month period at no increase in cost; and to provide an
effective date hereof – see attached.
64.
Ord. to amend Section 40-592 of the Omaha Municipal Code regarding
condensate disposal, to amend and harmonize procedures with the Omaha
Plumbing Code for design, review and inspection; to repeal Section 307.2.1 as
heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date thereof – see attached.
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
65.
Chairman of the Board of Equalization reports approval of Plans of Assessment
with adjustments made at their regular meeting held March 3, 2015 – see
attached. ((MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE))
EXECUTIVE SESSION
66.
Motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing labor
negotiations, personnel matters and litigation.
This agenda, which shall be kept continually current, shall be available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, Omaha-Douglas Civic
Center, 1819 Farnam, LC 1, Omaha, NE, during normal business hours.
All requests for sign language interpreters (signers) will require a
minimum of 48 hours advance notice. Alternative formats require a
minimum of 72 hours advance notice. Please contact Sandra L. Moses 444-5552 if arrangements need to be made.
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR MARCH 10, 2015
LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS – 2:00 P.M. – PREPARED MARCH 9, 2015 AT 11:00 A.M.
Agenda and Link to Agenda Items
Available at http://www.ci.omaha.ne.us
ADDITIONAL RESOLUTION
67.
Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the City Council concurs with the bid award to
Chas, Vrana & Son Construction Company for HSIP-133-2(112), State Control No.
22336, and OPW 51496, being N-133 (90th Street) and N-64 (Maple Street) Intersection
Improvements Project, in the amount of $1,586,635.80, with the City’s maximum local
share in the amount of $158,663.58 being paid from the 2010 Transportation Bond Fund
13183, Organization 117117, in accord with the approved program agreement with
NDOR for the project; and that the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the bid concurrence on behalf of the City of Omaha, and that the Mayor and
City Clerk are also authorized to sign the attached NDOR documents – see attached.
((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
This agenda, which shall be kept continually current, shall be available for
public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, Omaha-Douglas Civic
Center, 1819 Farnam, LC 1, Omaha, NE, during normal business hours.
All requests for sign language interpreters (signers) will require a
minimum of 48 hours advance notice. Alternative formats require a
minimum of 72 hours advance notice. Please contact Sandra L. Moses 444-5552 if arrangements need to be made.
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