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ACTION FROM THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012 AT 3:00 P.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT EXCEPT EMERY THERE WILL BE NO MEETING THE WEEK OF MAY 28 DUE TO HOLIDAY OPEN MICROPHONE SESSION WILL BE MAY 14 AT 3:00 P.M. MEETING PRESENTATION BY POLICE CHIEF JIM PESCHONG BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PUBLIC HEARING CONSENT AGENDA Anyone wishing to address an item on the Consent Agenda may do so at this time REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 1) 12R-80 Approving the appointment of Marcia White to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health for a term expiring April 15, 2015. (4/30/12- con't P.H. w/Action to 5/7/12) (ADOPTED, 6-0; A-86802) Attachment (111K) 2) 12R-84 Reappointing Mike McNiff, Doug Biggerstaff, Matt Morrissey, Mike Berry, and Roger Kreifels to the Gas Piping Exam Board for a term expiring April 1, 2015. (ADOPTED, 6-0; A-86803) 3) 12R-85 Reappointing Dan Kubr to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a term expiring April 1, 2015. (ADOPTED, 6-0; A-86804) 4) 12R-86 Reappointing Dennis Biggerstaff to the Heating, Ventilating, and Cooling Board of Examiners for a term expiring April 4, 2015. (ADOPTED, 6-0; A-86805) 5) Resolution levying the special taxes assessed for the costs of the improvements in the University Place Maintenance Business Improvement District. (ADOPTED, 6-0; A-86806) 6) Resolution levying the special taxes assessed for the costs of the improvements in the North 27th Street Maintenance Business Improvement District. (ADOPTED, 6-0; A-86807) 7) Resolution approving the distribution of funds representing interest earnings on short-term investments of Idle Funds during the month ended March 31, 2012. (ADOPTED, 6-0; A-86808) 8) Clerk's Letter and Mayor's Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances passed by the City Council on April 23, 2012. (Placed on file) PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS 9) PLACED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK: Administrative Amendment No. 12008 to Change of Zone No. 11024, North Hills Planned Unit Development, approved by the Planning Director on April 24, 2012, requested by Southview, Inc., to show a specific site plan for the apartment complex, add Notes 16 and 17 to adjust the front yard setback to 20 feet, on property generally located at N. 14th St. and Fletcher Ave. Administrative Amendment No. 12014 to Special Permit No. 1992A, Edenton Woods Community Unit Plan, approved by the Planning Director on April 30, 2012, requested by Edenton Woods, LLC., to adjust the rear setback for Lots 17-19, Block 3, to 20 feet and to show Lots 13-16, Block 3, for attached single-family dwellings, and to update the notes accordingly, on property generally located near Ashbrook Dr. and Highway 2. 10) MISCELLANEOUS REFERRALS - NONE - END CONSENT AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING LIQUOR RESOLUTIONS NONE PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCES - 2ND READING & RELATED RESOLUTIONS (as required) (ITEM 11 HAD 2ND READING) 11) 12-45 Amending Title 11 of the Lincoln Municipal Code, Equal Opportunity, and Chapter 2.76 of the Lincoln Municipal Code, the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Fact Sheet (18K) Motion To Amend (9K) PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTIONS NONE - END PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCES - 3RD READING & RELATED RESOLUTIONS (as required) NONE 1st Reading Ordinances & Resolutions - On the Agenda for Advance Notice Only Public Hearing will occur on Second Reading ORDINANCES - 1ST READING & RELATED RESOLUTIONS (as required) (ITEMS 12 THRU 16 HAD 1ST READING) 12) 12-43 Change of Zone 12003 Application of the Planning Director for a change of zone from I-1 Industrial District to P Public Use District, from I-1 Industrial District to O-2 Suburban Office District, from I-1 Industrial District to B-4 Lincoln Center Business District, from I-1 Industrial District to I-2 Industrial Park District, from H-3 Highway Commercial District to P Public Use District, and from B-4 Lincoln Center Business District to P Public Use District, on property located in the West Haymarket generally from North 1st Street to North 7th Street and M Street to Y Street. (Related Items: 12-43, 12-44, 12R-81) Action Date: 5/21/12) Fact Sheet (995K) 13) 12-44 Change of Zone 12004 Amending Title 27 of the Lincoln Municipal Code relating to the Zoning Code by amending Figure 27.35.070(a) within Section 27.35.070 to reflect the revised height limits in the B-4 Lincoln Center Business District; adding a new section numbered 27.59.015 titled Scope of Regulations to clarify that airport zoning regulations are applicable in all underlying zoning districts and apply to both public and private entities; amending Section 27.59.040 relating to airport zoning height restrictions to replace the metes and bounds description with a reference to the Airport Zoning Map; amending Section 27.69.035 and Table 1, Off Premises Signs, within Section 27.69.040 to prohibit the location of off premises signs in the Haymarket and Downtown areas of the B-4 Lincoln Center Business District west of 9th Street; repealing Sections 27.35.070, 27.59.040, and 27.69.035 and Table 1 within Section 27.69.040 (Off-Premises Signs) of the Lincoln Municipal Code as hitherto existing; amending the Lincoln Airport Zoning Map dated February 25, 2002 to be consistent with Figure 27.35.070(a); and amending the Lincoln Capitol Environs District Height Regulation Map to reflect a 57-foot height requirement west of the Capitol.(Related Items: 12-43, 12-44, 12R-81) Action Date: 5/21/12) Fact Sheet (1698K) 14) 12R-81 Misc. No. 12001 Amending Chapter 3.76, Lincoln Downtown Design Standards, of the City of Lincoln Design Standards by amending Section 4.1, Site Development, and Section 4.2, Building Features, to address exterior features of projects requiring building permits in the Downtown.(Related Items: 12-43, 12-44, 12R-81) Action Date: 5/21/12) Fact Sheet (20K) Attachment (12K) 15) 12-46 Street Name Change 12001 Renaming that portion of South 83rd Street which extends south from the intersection of South 83rd Street and Wendell Way, as South 83rd Bay. Fact Sheet (211K) 16) 12-47 Amending Chapter 12.08 of the Lincoln Municipal Code relating to Parks-General Rules and Regulations and Title 14 of the Lincoln Municipal Code relating to Public Property and Public Ways by amending Section 12.08.010 to revise the definition of "park" and to add a definition for "park facility"; amending Section 12.08.020 to include wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices as acceptable vehicles to operate in areas other than a roadway; amending Section 12.08.070 to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to occupy or be present in a park facility during any hours said park facility is not open to the public and to provide that the sidewalks on Centennial Mall shall be open twenty-four hours a day; amending Section 12.08.170 to include a prohibition against destruction at park facilities; amending Section 14.40.050, Buildings in Street Space, to prohibit the erection of any temporary or permanent building or structure,including tents, upon any public ground without a permit; amending Section 14.54.010, definitions relating to Occupancy Above or Below Public Property to amend the definition of "structure"; and amending Section 14.54.020 to clarify that a permit is required when erecting either a temporary or a permanent building or structure underneath, on, or above public ground. Fact Sheet (137K) RESOLUTIONS - 1ST READING (ITEMS 17 THRU 25 HAD 1ST READING) 17) 12R-90 Declaring the official intent of the City of Lincoln, Nebraska to reimburse certain expenses in connection with the acquisition, purchase and installation of light poles and a new telephone system and improvements to the City's municipal service center from the proceeds of the City of Lincoln, Nebraska Certificates of Participation. 18) 12R-83 Approving a Contract Agreement between the City of Lincoln and Fred Ehrlich to provide alfalfa bales for the City of Lincoln Parks Department for feed for the Elk and White Tail Deer for a one year term with the option to renew for three additional one year terms. Fact Sheet (150K) Attachment (1512K) 19) 12R-87 Approving a Contract Agreement between the City of Lincoln and Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc. for the acquisition of Vaccines as needed for a term effective upon execution by both parties through June 30, 2015. Fact Sheet (149K) Attachment (5474K) 20) 12R-88 Approving a Contract Agreement between the City of Lincoln and 3M Company for the supply and delivery of Reflective Sheeting for a two year term from February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014. Fact Sheet (158K) Attachment (6469K) 21) 12R-94 Approving a Contract Agreement between the City of Lincoln and Capital Towing, Inc. for the annual requirements for City of Lincoln Towing and Storage Services, pursuant to Bid No. 12-006, for a four-year term with an option to renew for one additional four-year term. Fact Sheet (183K) Attachment 1 (880K) Attachment 2 (34197K) 22) 12R-92 Accepting the report of new and pending claims against the City and approving disposition of claims set forth for the period of April 16 - 30, 2012. Fact Sheet (14K) Attachment (20K) 23) 12R-82 Amending Resolution No. A-86318 to change the portion of the Local Government Miscellaneous Expenditures Policy regarding the Mayor's Award of Excellence, including changes to the monetary award from a U.S. Saving Bond to a Gift Certificate of the same monetary value for the individual and team winners of the monthly and annual awards. Fact Sheet (112K) 24) 12R-93 Approving the dedication of certain City owned parcels generally in Union Plaza, Trago Park, Government Square, Jensen Park North Addition, and Hollingsworth for park purposes. Fact Sheet (121K) Attachment (270K) 25) 12R-89 Comp. Plan Conformance No. 12003 Adopting and approving the proposed amendment to the Lincoln Center Redevelopment Plan which amends the Entertainment Center/Old Federal Building Redevelopment Project to add new areas, add new projects and to rename as "Entertainment Center/Old Federal Building/Retail Corridor Redevelopment Project" to include all rights-of- way for retail revitalization and street/streetscape improvements generally located between North 7th Street and North 17th Street, from O to Q Streets. Fact Sheet (1727K) Attachment (2211K) PENDING LIST - DATE CERTAIN 26) 12-40 Amending Chapter 5.04 of the Lincoln Municipal Code related to Alcoholic Liquor to require a valid Responsible Beverage Server Permit or Responsible Beverage Management Certificate for any person selling or serving alcoholic liquor at retail and to delete the prohibition of liquor sales between 6:00 a.m. and noon on Sunday. (4/23/12 - P.H. con't. w/Action on 5/21/12) Fact Sheet (14K) PENDING LIST (EXTENDED ONE WEEK) 27) 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) 28) 09R-76 Establishing a Roads to Jobs Fund to make funds available for road projects, declaring a surplus of $8,000,000.00 in the Special Assessment Revolving Fund, and authorizing the transfer of said funds to the Roads to Jobs Fund. (5/11/09 - Placed on Indefinite Pending) 29) 10-4 Change of Zone 08075 - Application of Waterford Estates, LLC, for a change of zone from AG Agricultural District to B-2 Planned Neighborhood Business District on property generally located at North 98th Street and O Street. (Related Items 10-4, 10R-26) (Request to place on Indefinite Pending) (1/11/10 - Placed on Indefinite Pending & to have P.H. when removed from Pending) Fact Sheet (647K) 30) 10R-26 Use Permit 08003 - Application of Waterford Estates, LLC, to develop 250,000 sq. ft. of commercial floor area on property generally located at North 98th Street and O Street. (Related Items 10-4, 10R-26) (Action Date: 2/1/10) (Request to place on Indefinite Pending) (1/11/10 - Placed on Indefinite Pending & to have P.H. when removed from Pending) Fact Sheet (1367K) 31) Hearing date of Monday, February 1, 2010, requested by J. Michael Rierden on behalf of Lincoln Federal Savings Bank and Stonebridge Creek LLC appealing from the determination of Impact Fees imposed on the property legally described as Lots 39, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50 in Section 25, Township 11 North, Range 6 East generally located between Centurion Drive and North 27th Street along both sides of Alvo Road, Lancaster County, Nebraska. (9/14/09 - Placed on Pending, Date Certain to have P.H. on 2/01/2010) (Request to place on Indefinite Pending) (1/11/10 -Placed on Indefinite Pending & to have P.H. when removed from Pending) 32) 10-8 Change of Zone 09003 - Application of Yankee Hill Townhomes, LLC, for a change of zone from AG Agricultural, R-3 Residential and R-4 Residential to R-4 Residential District Planned Unit Development for 84 townhomes, 348 apartments and 30,000 square feet of commercial land uses, with waivers to adjust the minimum average lot, the minimum lot area, the front, side and rear setbacks, and the 3:1 width to depth ratio, on property generally located at South 84th Street and Yankee Hill Road. (Request to place on Indefinite Pending & to have P.H. when removed from Pending) (1/25/10 - Placed on Indefinite Pending & to have P.H. when removed from Pending) Fact Sheet (693K) 33) 10-101 Adopting an amended and restated version of the City of Lincoln Employees' Retirement Plan and Trust to provide that the employer contribution for employees hired in positions and pay ranges prefixed by the letter "N" on or after September 1, 2010 will be an amount equal to 9% of an employee's compensation; and to further provide that the mandatory employee contribution for employees hired in positions and pay ranges prefixed by the letter "N" on or after September 1, 2010 will be in an amount equal to 7% of an employee's compensation. (8/23/10 - Reconsidered Ordinance No. 19430 - Placed on Pending Indefinitely) Fact Sheet (104K) 34) 11R-62 Comp. Plan Conformance 11001 - Approving an amendment to the Lincoln Star Building Redevelopment Project, in the Lincoln Center Redevelopment Plan, to extend the project area to include the M Street right-of-way from South 7th Street to South 17th Street to allow for streetscape design and improvements. (3/21/11 - Action Delayed 1 wk. to 3/28/11) (3/28/11 - Placed on Indefinite Pending) Fact Sheet (1022K) Attachment (1001K) 35) 11-39 Amending Chapter 10.32 of the Lincoln Municipal Code relating to Stopping, Standing and Parking of Vehicles by adding a new section numbered 10.32.075 to prohibit the parking of trucks on a street more than 400 feet from the primary place of business and providing certain exceptions. (4/11/11 - 3rd Reading w/con't. P.H. on 4/18/11) (4/18/11 - Placed on Indefinite Pending) Fact Sheet (75K) Motion To Amend (7K) 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. OPEN MICROPHONE SESSION FOR THE MONTH OF MAY IS MAY 14TH. ADJOURNMENT 10:26 P.M. *** The City Council Meeting which is broadcast live at 3:00 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