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Home My WebLink About02-16-2015 w1,k� 'of CAR " "4 �.. City of Carmel .. go Or of the COMMON COUNCIL Clerk-Treasurer MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2015 - 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1. INVOCATION 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. February 2, 2015 Regular Meeting 5. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 6. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS 7. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES 8. CLAIMS a. Payroll - $1,447,654.35 b. General Claims - $2,678,912.01 c. Retirement d. Wire Transfers: Month of January 2015 - $6,125,951.25 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Finance, Administration and Rules Committee b. Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee c. Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee d. Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee e. Report from the Carmel Redevelopment Commission ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL,INDIANA 46032 317/571-2414 1 10. OLD BUSINESS a. Fifth Reading of Ordinance D-2190-14; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Carmel City Code Section 8-120(Specific Locations of Stop & Yield Intersections Designated) and its "Schedule A; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Finkam, Carter and Rider. b. Fifth Reading of Ordinance D-2198-14; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-188 (Historic Preservation for the City of Carmel) (b)(9) to the Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter and Finkam. Remains in the Finance,Administration and Rules Committee(2/19/15). c. Fifth Reading of Ordinance D-2199-14; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 3, Article 1, Division II, Section 3-18 (Order of Business) of the Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter and Finkam. Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee (2/19/15). d. Third Reading of Ordinance Z-599-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing the Midtown Cannel (Located between the Monon Trail and Rangeline Road;)Planned Unit Development District; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Seidensticker, Finkam, Rider and Snyder. Remains in the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee. The Public Hearing on this item remains open. This item will be placed back under Public Hearings when it has been forwarded to the Council from the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee (2/24/15). e. Resolution CC-11-17-14-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Regarding an Intergovernmental Transfer of Real Property Interest(130 ft Avenue SW); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Snyder and Rider. Remains in the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee(2/24/15). f. Resolution CC-02-02-15-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Disbursing Arts Fund Monies ($698,050); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter, Finkam, Rider, Snyder, Schleif, Sharp and Seidensticker. Sent to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee (2/19/15). g. Resolution CC-02-02-15-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Supporting the Construction and Operation of a Hamilton County Public Safety Training Facility($40,000); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s)Finkam, Carter,Rider, Schleif and Snyder. Sent to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee(2/19/15). h. Resolution CC-02-02-15-05 As Amended; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the Contract with the Cannel Firefighters Association (Local 4444); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter and Finkam. Sent to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee (2/19/15). 2 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. First Reading of Ordinance Z-600-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning 0.33 Acres in the Old Town Carmel Arts&Design District, Consisting of Two Recorded Lots; 321 W. Main Street(Lot 1), and 0 W. Main Street (Lot 2), from R-2 Residential District Classification in the Old Town Overlay District-Character Subarea to B-5 Business District Classification; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s)Finkam,Rider, Seidensticker and Snyder. 12. NEW BUSINESS a. First Reading of Ordinance D-2203-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Ratifying Pledge of County Option Income Taxes and Authorizing the Issuance of Refunding Bonds by the Hamilton County Redevelopment Commission Pursuant to IC 36-7-14-3.5 (Thompson Consumer Electronics TIF Area; Sponsor: Councilor Snyder. b. First Reading of Ordinance D-2204-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2-58 (Tuition Reimbursement) of the Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Finkam, Snyder and Carter. c. First Reading of Ordinance D-2205-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Ordinance D-2185-14 (2015 City Employee Salaries); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s)Finkam, Snyder and Carter. d. First Reading of Ordinance D-2206-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Ordinance D-2175-14 (Edward Rose Development; Adding the design and construction of a Private Pedestrian Parkway to the list of Projects); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s)Rider and Snyder. e. First Reading of Ordinance D-2207-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Cannel City Code 8-38 (Speed Humps); Sponsor: Councilor Sharp. 13. OTHER BUSINESS City Council Appointment: Carmel Economic Development Commission(Term expires 1/31/15; two year term); One Appointment. 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS 15. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT 16. ADJOURNMENT 02/16'15 CC Mecum!Aganda 3 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 16, 2 1 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 0 5 - 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor James Brainard, Council President Richard L. Sharp, Council Members Sue Finkam, Carol Schleif, W. Eric Seidensticker, Ronald E. Carter, Kevin D. Rider, Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray and Deputy Clerk Lois Craig. Mayor Brainard called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Bryan Harrison, Christ Community Church, pronounced the Invocation. Mayor Brainard led the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS: There were none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve minutes from the February 2, 2015 Regular Meeting. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Minutes were approved 7-0. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: The following individuals addressed the Council opposed to Ordinance D-2190-14 (Removal of Stop Signs in the area of 126th &Auman): Rick Smith Aaren Barker Dwight Lyle addressed the Council regarding the Carmel City Center Development Corporation (4CDC). COUNCIL,MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: Councilor Snyder addressed the Council regarding the Hamilton County Humane Society. Councilor Sharp addressed the Council and congratulated the Carmel High School girls swim team on their 29th consecutive State title this past weekend. 1 ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES: There were none. CLAIMS: Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve payroll in the amount of$1,447,654.35 and claims in the amount of$2,678,912.01. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Payroll and Claims were approved 7-0. Wire Transfers: Month of January 2015. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to acknowledge wire transfers in the amount of$6,125,951.25. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Wire Transfers were acknowledged 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilor Snyder reported that the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee had not met. Councilor Seidensticker reported that the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee had not met. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Councilor Rider reported that the Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee had not met. Councilor Finkam reported that the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee had met and discussed Ordinance D-2190-14. The committee report will be given when the item appears on the agenda. Report from the Carmel Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Bowers was not available. OLD BUSINESS Council President Sharp announced the Fifth Reading of Ordinance D-2190-14; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Carmel City Code Section 8-120 (Specific Locations of Stop & Yield Intersections Designated) and its"Schedule A. Councilor Finkam presented the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee report to the Council. This item was forwarded back to the Council with a 2-1 favorable recommendation. Councilor Finkam made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2190-14. Councilor Carter seconded. There was extensive Council discussion. Mayor Brainard addressed the Council. Council President Sharp asked Councilor Finkam if she would consider withdrawing her motion. Councilor Finkam stated"no I will not". Council President Sharp called for the vote. Ordinance D-2190-14 FAILED 3-4 (Councilors Schleif, Seidensticker, Sharp and Snyder opposed). Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to reconsider Ordinance D-2190-14. Councilor Snyder seconded. There was brief Council discussion. Mayor Brainard addressed the Council. Council President Sharp called for the vote. The motion to reconsider Ordinance D-2190-14 was approved 5-2 (Councilors Finkam and Carter opposed). Council President Sharp referred Ordinance D-2190-14 back to the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee for further review. Council President Sharp announced the Fifth Reading of Ordinance D-2198-14; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-188 (Historic 2 Preservation for the City of Carmel) (b)(9) to the Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter and Finkam. Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee (2/19/15). This item was not discussed. Council President Sharp announced the Fifth Readin2 of Ordinance D-2199-14; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 3, Article 1, Division II, Section 3-18 (Order of Business) of the Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter and Finkam. Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee(2/19/15). This item was not discussed. Council President Sharp announced the Third Readin2 of Ordinance Z-599-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing the Midtown Carmel (Located between the Monon Trail and Rangeline Road;)Planned Unit Development District; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Seidensticker, Finkam, Rider and Snyder. Remains in the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee. The Public Hearing on this item remains open. This item will be placed back under Public Hearings when it has been forwarded to the Council from the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee (2/24/15). This item was not discussed. Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-11-17-14-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Regarding an Intergovernmental Transfer of Real Property Interest(130 1S`Avenue SW); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Snyder and Rider. Remains in the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee(2/24/15). This item was not discussed. Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-02-02-15-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Disbursing Arts Fund Monies ($698,050); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter, Finkam, Rider, Snyder, Schleif, Sharp and Seidensticker. Sent to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee (2/19/15). This item was not discussed. Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-02-02-15-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Supporting the Construction and Operation of a Hamilton County Public Safety Training Facility($40,000); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Finkam, Carter, Rider, Schleif and Snyder. Sent to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee (2/19/15). This item was not discussed. Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-02-02-15-05 As Amended; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending the Contract with the Carmel Firefighters Association(Local 4444); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter and Finkam. Sent to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee (2/19/15). This item was not discussed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 Council President Sharp announced the First Readin2 of Ordinance Z-600-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning 0.33 Acres in the Old Town Cannel Arts & Design District, Consisting of Two Recorded Lots; 321 W. Main Street(Lot 1), and 0 W. Main Street (Lot 2), from R-2 Residential District Classification in the Old Town Overlay District-Character Subarea to B-5 Business District Classification. Councilor Snyder made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Schleif seconded. Council President Sharp referred to Soori Ardalan,petitioner, to present this item to the Council. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m. Council President Sharp referred to Mike Hollibaugh, Director, Department of Community Services, to address the Council. Mr. Hollibaugh presented the Council with Resolution No. EC-15-01 from the Executive Committee of the Cannel Plan Commission regarding the RECALL 3 of the Commission's recommendation regarding the proposed rezone. The Executive Committee was informed that not all required notices as duly specified under the Rules of Procedures of the Plan Commission were provided to interested members of the public. There was brief Council discussion. The following individual addressed the Council opposed to Ordinance Z-600-15: Kelly Basket The following individual addressed the Council in favor of Ordinance Z-600-15: Mike Early Seeing no one else who wished to speak, Council President Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m. Council President Sharp informed the Council that he was reversing his action of closing the Public Hearing on this item. The Public Hearing on Ordinance Z-600-15 will remain open. Council President Sharp referred Ordinance Z-600-15 to the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee for further review and consideration. Mayor Brainard addressed the Council and referred to Assistant City Attorney, Ashley Ulbricht,to provide a legal opinion to the Council. There was brief Council discussion. NEW BUSINESS Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2203-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Ratifying Pledge of County Option Income Taxes and Authorizing the Issuance of Refunding Bonds by the Hamilton County Redevelopment Commission Pursuant to IC 36-7-14-3.5 (Thompson Consumer Electronics TIF Area). Councilor Snyder made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Schleif seconded. Councilor Snyder presented this item to the Council and referred to Mike Howard, Hamilton County Redevelopment Commission Attorney, to address the Council. Councilor Rider made a motion to suspend the rules and not send this item to committee and vote this evening. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. The motion was approved 7-0. Council President Sharp referred to Loren Matthes,H.J. Umbaugh, to address the Council. Councilor Rider made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2203-15. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Ordinance D-2202-15 was adopted 7-0. Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2204-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2,Article 3, Division II, Section 2-58 (Tuition Reimbursement) of the Cannel City Code. Councilor Finkam made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Carter seconded. Councilor Finkam presented this item to the Council. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp referred Ordinance D-2204-15 to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee for further review and consideration. Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2205-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Ordinance D-2185-14 (2015 City Employee Salaries). Councilor Finkam made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Schleif seconded. Councilor Snyder presented this item to the Council. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp referred Ordinance D-2205-15 to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee for further review and consideration. 4 Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2206-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Ordinance D-2175-14 (Edward Rose Development;Adding the design and construction of a Private Pedestrian Parkway to the list of Projects). Councilor Rider made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Rider presented this item to the Council. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp referred Ordinance D-2206-15 to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee for further review and consideration. Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2207-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Carmel City Code 8-38 (Speed Humps). Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Schleif seconded. Council President Sharp passed the gavel to Councilor Rider to present this item to the Council and made a motion to suspend the rules and not send this item to committee and vote this evening. Councilor Seidensticker seconded. Jeremy Kashman, City Engineer, addressed the Council. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Rider called for the vote. The motion was approved 7-0. Councilor Sharp made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2207-15. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Councilor Rider called for the vote. Ordinance D-2207-15 was adopted 7-0. Council President Sharp reclaimed the gavel from Councilor Rider. OTHER BUSINESS City Council Appointment: Carmel Economic Development Commission(Term expires 1/31/15; two year term); One Appointment. Council President Sharp received correspondence from an individual that would be interested on serving on this commission. Council President Sharp will forward the correspondence to the Council for their consideration. This item will be placed on the Council Agenda on Monday, March 2, 2015. ANNOUNCEMENTS There were none. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brainard adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, i4e;it x , // / Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordr./IAMC 5 Approved, J es Brainard, Mayor ATTEST: j' 1' /,i Diana L. 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