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ACTION FROM THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 AT 1:30 P.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT MAYOR'S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2009 WAS PRESENTED TO SCOTT HOLMES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION OF THE LINCOLN/LANCASTER HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN THE CATEGORY OF PRODUCTIVITY Anyone wishing to address an item on the Consent Agenda may do so at this time - PUBLIC HEARING - - CONSENT AGENDA - REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 1) Clerk's Letter and Mayor's Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances passed by the City Council on February 23, 2009. (PLACED ON FILE) 2) Lincoln Water & Wastewater System Recapitulation of Daily Cash Receipts for the month of February, 2009. (PLACED ON FILE) 3) Report from City Treasurer of City Cash on hand at the close of business January 31, 2009. (PLACED ON FILE) 4) Approving the distribution of funds representing interest earnings on short-term investments of Idle Funds during the month ended January 31, 2009. (ADOPTED, 7-0; A-85246) PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS 5) THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN REFERRED TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Change of Zone No. 05068A - App. of R.C. Krueger Development for an amendment to The Woodlands at Yankee Hill Planned Unit Development with a change of zone from AG Agriculture to R-3 PUD to add 25.69 acres to the PUD and for approval of a development plan which proposes modifications to the Zoning Ordinance and Land Subdivision Ordinance to allow approximately 31 dwelling units and a private school in the underlying R-3 zoning on property generally located at S. 70th Street and Yankee Hill Road. Change of Zone No. 09005HP - App. of Miller Landscapes and Construction, Inc. for a landmark designation on property located at 10901 Adams Street. Special Permit No. 09002 - App. of Miller Landscapes and Construction, Inc., Historic Preservation for reuse of an existing historic site as a landscaping contractors business on property located at 10901 Adams Street. 6) MISCELLANEOUS REFERRALS - NONE - END CONSENT AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING LIQUOR RESOLUTIONS 7) Application of Jade Rivers Restaurant Inc. dba Jade Rivers for a Class C liquor license at 3940 Village Drive. (ADOPTED FOR APPROVAL, 7-0; A-85247) 8) Manager application of Nguyen Thi Hoang Nguyen for Jade Rivers Restaurant Inc. dba Jade Rivers at 3940 Village Drive. (ADOPTED FOR APPROVAL, 7-0; A-85248) PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCES - 2ND READING & RELATED RESOLUTIONS (as required) (ITEM 9 HAD 2ND READING) 9) 09-33 Change of Zone 08072 - Amending Title 27 of the Lincoln Municipal Code relating to zoning by amending Section 27.07.040, 27.09.040 and 27.49.040 to add excavation and stone milling as a permitted special use in the AG, AGR, and I-2 zoning districts, respectively; by amending Section 27.63.160 to allow excavation and stone milling to be approved by special permit in the AG, AGR, R-3, B-2, H-2, H-3, H-4, and I-2 zoning districts and to provide conditions governing said use; amending Sections 27.15.040, 27.31.050, 27.35.020, 27.41.040, 27.43.040, 27.45.030, 27.47.030, and 27.51.030 to provide consistency in the terminology used in each section relating to excavation and stone milling; by repealing Sections 27.63.310 and 27.63.360 in their entirety; and repealing Sections 27.07.040, 27.09.040, 27.15.040, 27.31.050, 27.35.020, 27.41.040, 27.43.040, 27.45.030, 27.47.030, 27.49.040, 27.51.030, and 27.63.160 of the Lincoln Municipal Code as hitherto existing. Fact Sheet (194K) PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTIONS 10) 09R-30C Accepting the report of new and pending claims against the City and approving disposition of claims set forth for the period of February 1 - 15, 2009. (3/2/09 - Claims of Tina Tafoya and Michael Reeder - Con't P.H. to 3/9/09) (ADOPTED, 7-0; A-85249) Fact Sheet (14K) Attachment (21K) - END PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCES - 1ST READING & RELATED RESOLUTIONS (as required) 11) 09-34 Amending Chapter 8.20 of the Lincoln Municipal Code relating to the Lincoln Food Code by amending Section 8.20.030 to revise and add definitions; amending Section 8.20.040 to create a uniform reference to the Lincoln Food Code; amending Section 8.20.060 to create a uniform reference to the Lincoln Food Code; repealing Section 8.20.070 relating to prohibited acts; amending Section 8.20.100 to create a uniform reference to the Lincoln Food Code; amending Section 8.20.110 to clarify the term for a temporary food establishment permit; amending Section 8.20.120 to provide exemptions to permit requirements for specific food establishments; amending Section 8.20.130 to create classifications of temporary food establishments; amending Section 8.20.140 to replace a reference to a specific section with a reference to the Lincoln Food Code; amending Section 8.20.150 relating to permit fees and temporary food establishments; amending Section 8.20.170 to replace a reference to a specific section with a reference to the Lincoln Food Code; repealing Section 8.20.180 relating to exemptions for food sales by nonprofit organizations; amending Section 8.20.190 to provide staffing and records requirements for food establishments; adding a new section numbered 8.20.195 to set forth types of food handler and food manager permits; adding a new section numbered 8.20.197 to establish requirements for submitting applications for food handler and food manager permits; repealing Section 8.20.200 relating to the duties of food mangers and food handlers; amending Section 8.20.210 to create a uniform reference to the Lincoln Food Code; amending Section 8.20.220 to create the term of food handler and food manager permits; amending Section 8.20.230 to revise food handler and food manager permit fees to reflect the change in classifications; amending Section 8.20.245 to require that the Health Director be notified if an employee is diagnosed with or suspected of having Norovirus, Enterohemorrhagic or Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli; amending Section 8.20.260 to clarify and organize the section and provide uniform references to particular terms; amending Sections 8.20.262 and 8.20.264 to clarify and organize the sections for more convenient referencing; amending Section 8.20.270 to add prohibited acts; amending Section 8.20.280 to replace a reference to a specific section and provide a uniform reference to the Lincoln Food Code; amending Section 8.20.290 to delete a reference to a specific section and replace it with date of suspension; amending Section 8.20.300 to provide a uniform reference to Person In Charge and Lincoln Food Code; amending Section 8.20.310 to delete a reference to license and provide a uniform reference to the Lincoln Food Code; amending Section 8.20.320 to provide for a uniform reference to permit holder and Person In Charge; amending Section 8.20.340 to provide a uniform reference to the Lincoln Food Code and to clarify that civil and criminal actions may be taken; and repealing Sections 8.20.030, 8.20.040, 8.20.060, 8.20.100, 8.20.110, 8.20.120, 8.20.130, 8.20.140, 8.20.150, 8.20.170, 8.20.190, 8.20.210, 8.20.220, 8.20.230, 8.20.245, 8.20.260, 8.20.262, 8.20.264, 8.20.270, 8.20.280, 8.20.290, 8.20.300, 8.20.310, 8.20.320, and 8.20.340 of the Lincoln Municipal Code as hitherto existing. (request 2nd and 3rd reading on 3-16-09). (Request for 2nd & 3rd Readings w/Action on 3/16/09) (MOTION TO REQUEST FOR 2ND & 3RD READINGS W/ACTION ON 3/16/09 FAILED, 3-4; ESCHLIMAN, SPATZ, SVOBODA ASSENTING; CAMP, COOK, EMERY, MARVIN DISSENTING) Fact Sheet (116K) Attachment (117K) ORDINANCES - 3RD READING & RELATED RESOLUTIONS (as required) 12) 09-26 Amending Chapter 23.10 of the Lincoln Municipal Code, the Lincoln Electrical Code, by amending Section 23.10.010 to adopt the 2008 Edition of the National Electrical Code; amending Section 23.10.140 relating to electrical permits to allow for routine maintenance without a permit; amending Section 23.10.160 relating to installation by homeowner for branch circuit and feeder wiring; amending Section 23.10.190 relating to requests for inspections by homeowners; amending Section 23.10.290 relating to wiring methods requiring separate conductors for grounding, PVC coating for metallic raceways, and installation of alternate energy sources; amending Section 23.10.300 relating to service disconnections and metering requirements; and repealing in their entirety, Sections 23.10.310, 23.10.312, 23.10.320, 23.10.323, 23.10.324, 23.10.327, 23.10.329, 23.10.330, 23.10.331, 23.10.332, 23.10.333, 23.10.335, 23.10.337, 23.10.340, 23.10.345, 23.10.347, 23.10.350, 23.10.351, 23.10,353, 23.10.355, 23.10.380, 23.10.385, 23.10.390, 23.10.393, 23.10.395, 23.10.400, 23.10.402, 23.10.410, 23.10.417, 23.10.420, 23.10.425, 23.10.430, 23.10.440, 23.10.457, 23.10.458, 23.10.459, 23.10.460, 23.10.470, 23.10.475, 23.10.480, 23.10.490, 23.10.495, 23.10.500 to delete specific sections of the 2002 National Electrical Code previously amended or deleted in the Lincoln Electrical Code; amending Section 23.10.510 relating to code coordination with the international Codes; and repealing Section 23.10.010, 23.10.140, 23.10.160, 23.10.190, 23.10.290, 23.10.300, and 23.10.510 of the Lincoln Municipal Code as hitherto existing. (MTA #1 TO ACCEPT THE SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE, 7-0; PASSED AS AMENDED, 7-0; #19217) Fact Sheet (54K) Motion To Amend 1 (16K) Substitute Motion To Amend (16K) 13) 09-27 Vacation 08011 - Vacating southbound Tallgrass Parkway from the north right-of- way line of Aster Road north to the end of the right-of-way and Penrose Drive from the west right-of-way line of northbound Tallgrass Parkway west to the end of the right-of-way, retaining title thereto, and authorizing the exchange thereof to NEBCO for new right-of-way being dedicated for the new alignment of Tallgrass Parkway and Penrose Drive. (PASSED, 7-0; #19218) Fact Sheet (257K) 14) 09-28 Vacation 05007 - Vacating a portion of Stockwell Street west of South 52nd Street within the Union College Campus, retaining title thereto, and authorizing the sale thereof to Union College. (PASSED, 7-0; #19219) Fact Sheet (268K) 15) 09-29 Street Name Change 09001 - Renaming West Stanton Street west of N.W. 48th Street as Mike Scholl Street. (PASSED, 7-0; #19220) Fact Sheet (340K) Attachment (705K) 16) 09-30 Change of Zone 08073 - Application of South Ridge Village, LLC, for a change of zone from R-3 Residential District to O-3 Office Park District on property generally located at South 29th Street and Porter Ridge Road. (Related Items: 09-30, 09R-28, 09R-29) (PASSED, 4-3; CAMP, ESCHLIMAN, SPATZ, SVOBODA ASSENTING; COOK, EMERY MARVIN DISSENTING; #19221) Fact Sheet (276K) 17) 09R-28 Special Permit 08052 - Application of South Ridge Village, LLC, to develop an early childhood care facility for 130 children with a request to waive the requirement to be located on an arterial street, generally located at South 29th Street and Porter Ridge Road. (Related Items: 09-30, 09R-28, 09R-29) (Action Date: 3/9/09) (MTA #1 TO ACCEPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION, 7-0; MTA #2 ADOPTED, 7-0; MTA #3 ADOPTED, 7-0; ADOPTED AS AMENDED, 4-3; CAMP, ESCHLIMAN, SPATZ, SVOBODA ASSENTING; COOK, EMERY MARVIN DISSENTING; A-85260) Fact Sheet (3095K) Motion To Amend 1 (14K) 18) 09R-29 Use Permit 100B - Application of South Ridge Village, LLC, to expand the South Ridge Village Use Permit on property generally located at South 29th Street and Porter Ridge Road. (Related Items: 09-30, 09R-28, 09R-29) (Action Date: 3/9/09) (MTA #1 TO ACCEPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION, 7-0; ADOPTED AS AMENDED, 4-3; CAMP, ESCHLIMAN, SPATZ, SVOBODA ASSENTING; COOK, EMERY MARVIN DISSENTING; A-85261) Fact Sheet (449K) Motion To Amend 1 (15K) 19) 09-31 Amending Sections 7.04.050 and 7.04.200 of the Lincoln Municipal Code to remove Stand- by Ambulance Service from the definition of Emergency Ambulance Service and limit the definition of Stand-by Ambulance Service; and repealing Sections 7.04.050 and 7.04.200 as hitherto existing. (PASSED, 7-0; #19221) Fact Sheet (13K) 20) 09R-32 Approving the Lincoln Flats/Bank of the West Redevelopment Agreement between Concorde Management and Development, Inc. and the city relating to the redevelopment of property generally located between 13th and 14th Streets, on the north side of O Street.(Related Items: 09R-32, 09-32, 09R-33) (Action Date: 3/9/09) (ADOPTED, 7-0; A-85262) Attachment (608K) 21) 09-32 Authorizing the issuance of Series A and Series B tax allocation bonds with a total not to exceed $764,000.00 for the City of Lincoln, Lincoln Flats/Bank of the West Redevelopment Project. (Related Items: 09R-32, 09-32, 09R-33) (MTA #1 ADOPTED, 7-0; PASSED AS AMENDED, 7-0; #19222) Motion To Amend 1 (6K) 22) 09R-33 Approving Amendment No. 1 to the University Square Redevelopment Agreement between Concorde Management and Development, Inc., Foundation for Education Services, Inc., University Towers Condominium Association, and the City relating to the private sector parking arrangement at the University Square Parking Garage at 14th and O Streets. (Related Items: 09R-32, 09-32, 09R-33) (Action Date: 3/9/09) (ADOPTED, 7-0; A-85263) Attachment (18K) PENDING LIST - DATE CERTAIN 23) 09-20A Annexation No. 08016 - Amending the Lincoln Corporate Limits Map by annexing approximately 137 acres south of West O Street in the vicinity of SW 48th Street. (3/2/09 - Action Delayed 2 weeks to 3/16/09) Fact Sheet (220K) Attachment (296K) PENDING LIST (EXTENDED ONE WEEK) 24) 05-188 Change of Zone 3413 - Application of Landon's Neighborhood Assoc. for a change of zone from R-4 Residential to R-2 Residential on property generally located at N. 24th and Superior Streets. (12/19/05 - Placed on Pending Indefinitely) Fact Sheet (1465K) 25) 07-73 Amending Title 20 of the Lincoln Municipal Code, the Building Code, by adding a new Chapter 20.02, entitled Neglected Building Registration, to require registration of neglected, deteriorated and/or abandoned buildings, to require the filing of plans for restoration or demolition of abandoned buildings, and to establish penalties for violations thereof. (5/7/07 - Placed on Pending, No Date Certain) Fact Sheet (13K) 26) 07-58 Change of Zone 07010 - Application of Steve M. Champoux for a change of zone from AG Agricultural District to AGR Agricultural Residential District on property generally located at 134th and A Streets. (Request of applicant to continue P.H. to 5/7/07) (4/16/07 - 2nd Reading & P.H. Con't. to 5/7/07 w/ Action 5/14/07) (Request to Delay Action w/con't. P.H. to 7/23/07) (5/14/07 - Action Delayed w/con't. P.H. to 7/23/07) (Request to Place on Pending - No Date Certain) (7/23/07 - Placed on Pending, No Date Certain) Fact Sheet (1439K) 27) 08-64 Change of Zone 08019 - Application of Robert and Victoria Rokeby for a change of zone from R-3 Residential District to H-3 Highway Commercial District on property generally located at N. 35th Street and Superior Street. (Related Items: 08-63, 08-64) (6/9/08 - Placed on Pending, No Date Certain) Fact Sheet (291K) 28) 08-157 Amending Section 5.38.050 of the Lincoln Municipal Code to increase permit fees for motels, hotels, rooming, lodging, and apartment houses; and repealing Section 5.38.050 of the Lincoln Municipal Code as hitherto existing. (11/3/08 - 1st Reading suspended, to have Introduction 12/1/08 with P.H. 12/8/08) (12/1/08 - Placed on Pending Indefinitely) Fact Sheet (131K) 29) 09-20B Annexation No. 08016 - Amending the Lincoln Corporate Limits Map by annexing approximately 106 acres north of Interstate 80 on both sides of NW 48th Street. (3/2/09 - Placed on Pending Indefinitely) Fact Sheet (220K) Attachment (296K) WITH COUNCIL APPROVAL THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WILL HAVE PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009 AT 1:30 P.M.: (APPROVED, 7-0) 30) 09R-39 Accepting the report of new and pending claims against the City and approving disposition of claims set forth for the period of February 16 - 28, 2009. Fact Sheet (14K) Attachment (21K) 31) 09R-34 Approving a Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Funding, Construction, and Operation of the Children's Play Area at Union Plaza between the City and the Kinder Porter Scott Family Foundation for development, maintenance and funding of a children's play area generally located near 21st Street between Q and R Streets. Fact Sheet (116K) Attachment (117K) 32) 09R-35 Approving appropriations in the amount of $76,424.00 from the operation of Keno Lottery Funds for various human services. Attachment (42K) 33) 09R-36 Approving the dedication of 13.67 acres of property generally located at 70th Street and Pine Lake Road for public park and public outdoor recreational uses as required by the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to replace the loss of .2 acres of Mahoney Park purchased with Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Adams Street improvement project. Fact Sheet (82K) Attachment (133K) 34) 09R-37 Approving a Cooperation Agreement between the City and The Nature Conservancy for the continuance of the Saline Wetland Conservation Partnership for the cooperative management of the Implementation Plan for the Conservation of Nebraska's Eastern Saline Wetlands for a three year period beginning March 1, 2009 and terminating February 28, 2012. (Related Items: 09R-37, 09R-38) Fact Sheet (50K) Attachment (1538K) 35) 09R-38 Approving an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the City, the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, and the Lower Platte South NRD for the continuance of the Saline Wetland Conservation Partnership for the management of the Implementation Plan for the Conservation of Nebraska's Eastern Saline Wetlands for a three year period beginning March 1, 2009 and terminating February 28, 2012. (Related Items: 09R-37, 09R-38) Fact Sheet (52K) Attachment (1019K) At the 2/9/09 City Council Organizational Meeting, the Register to Speak Session was repealed by a consensus of members present. Please note: During the Open Microphone Session of the agenda, individuals are allowed a total of 5 minutes to speak regardless of number of topics. The Open Microphone Session is available on the 2nd & Last Monday of each month. ANYONE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON A MATTER NOT ON THIS AGENDA, AND NOT PLANNED TO APPEAR ON A FUTURE AGENDA, MAY DO SO AT THE OPEN MICROPHONE SESSION. THE OPEN MICROPHONE SESSIONS DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH ARE THE 9TH AND 30TH. ADJOURNMENT 2:46 P.M. *** The City Council Meeting which is broadcast live at 1:30 p.m. every Monday and at 5:30 p.m. on the last Monday of each month will be rebroadcast on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m., immediately following the Pre-Council Meeting on 5 City-TV, Cable Channel 5. **** The City Council Agenda and Action Sheet may be accessed on the Internet at: lincoln.ne.gov ***