Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised Meeting date/time: 3/16/2022 3:30 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Council Chambers - 3rd Floor Published agenda: Agenda Accessible Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Accessible Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (36) Public Comments (17) 36 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video CO 22-30 1 1 Communications & Receive/File Mayor's Emergency Executive Orders 22-16 and 22-17. Received and Filed   Action details Video AO 22-11 1 2 Administrative Order Amending CDBG-CV Project Budgets: increasing funding for McLemore Holdings, LLC CDBG-CV ERA program subgrantee agreement Received and Filed   Action details Not available RES 22-327 1 3 Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a management agreement with JK Movement for the management of programming services at Jimmy Lee Recreation Center. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-346 1 4 Resolution Approving a settlement agreement and release between Christine Jefferson and the City of Saint Paul. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-361 1 5 Resolution Authorizing the Horticulture Section at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory to apply for a grant of up to $400 from the Mid-America Orchid Congress and, if awarded, accept it for the purchase of orchid plants in the year 2022. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-372 1 6 Resolution Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Supervisors' Organization. Laid Over Pass Action details Not available RES 22-387 1 7 Resolution Amending the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget to allocate funding for capital maintenance projects to the appropriate departments, as recommended by the Capital Improvement Budget Committee. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-378 1 8 Resolution Approving the use of grant funds through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for Exterior Improvements to a Saint Anthony Park Neighborhood. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-384 1 9 Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and AFSCME District Council 5: Clerical, Local 2508 and Technical, Local 1842; Operating Engineers, Local 70 and Professional Employees Association, for the purpose adjusting the overtime paid to Library employees for the 2021 Juneteenth Holiday. Laid Over Pass Action details Not available RES 22-388 1 10 Resolution Approving Ordinance Permit 20210010302 for Roadway Traffic (Lighting) Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-389 1 11 Resolution Approving Ordinance Permit 20210010303 for Roadway Traffic (Lighting) Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-390 1 12 Resolution Approving Ordinance Permit 20210010304 for Roadway Traffic (Lighting) Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-391 1 13 Resolution Approving Ordinance Permit 20210010305 for Roadway Traffic (Lighting) Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-392 1 14 Resolution Approving Ordinance Permit 20210010306 for Roadway Traffic (Lighting) Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-393 1 15 Resolution Approving Ordinance Permit 20210010307 for Roadway Traffic (Lighting) Infrastructure installed by Project Paul, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryan Companies US, Inc.) (“Ryan”) on the Ford (Highland Bridge) Site. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-401 1 16 Resolution Authorizing an Access Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and Bayer CropScience, Inc. in connection with the demolition and soil remediation project affecting City-owned property along Pierce Butler Route. Adopted Pass Action details Not available RES 22-421 1   Resolution Affirming the Extension of Declaration of Local Emergency issued February 8, 2022 by Mayor Melvin Carter III. Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Not available RES 22-430 1   Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to partner with the Minnesota National Guard to donate its expired body armor and helmets (hereinafter referred to as “protective gear”). Adopted Pass Action details Not available Ord 22-11 1 17 Ordinance Amending Section 13.06 of the Legislative Code to establish certain emergency regulations and related to the length of time Emergency Executive Orders remain in effect. Adopted Pass Action details Video Ord 22-12 1 18 Ordinance Establishing the minimum qualifications for the vacancy for the position of Police Chief pursuant to the provisions of Section 8.01 (a) of the Administrative Code and Section 12.12.1 of the Saint Paul City Charter. Laid Over to Second Reading Pass Action details Video Ord 22-15 1 19 Ordinance Amending Section 13.02 of the Administrative Code establishing duties in the Department of Safety and Inspections related to rent stabilization. Laid Over to Second Reading   Action details Video Ord 22-16 1 20 Ordinance Amending Chapter 193A of the Legislative Code to define certain terms contained therein and ensure consistency of language used throughout. (Public hearing continued from March 23.) Laid Over to Second Reading   Action details Video RES PH 22-52 1 29 Resolution-Public Hearing Amending the City's Operating Budget to establish a spending and financing budget for the implementation and administration of the City's Rent Stabilization Ordinance in the Department of Safety and Inspections, City Attorney's Office and City Council. Adopted Pass Action details Video Ord 22-13 1 21 Ordinance Granting the application of Jonathan L. Faraci to rezone property at 1296 Hudson Road from OS office service to B2 community business and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass Action details Video Ord 22-14 1 22 Ordinance Creating Chapter 134A of the Legislative Code (Title XII) pertaining to small wireless facilities. Laid Over to Second Reading Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-42 1 23 Resolution-Public Hearing Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $407,300 to reflect additional 2022 funding expected from Como Friends. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-43 1 24 Resolution-Public Hearing Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, Erin Whipkey, Campus Life for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 13, 2022 at 2115 Summit Avenue, University of Saint Thomas, Lower Quad. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-46 1 25 Resolution-Public Hearing Approving the application of Visit Saint Paul for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on March 18, 2022 and March 19, 2022, at 317 Washington St - Herbie’s on the Park patio. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-48 1 26 Resolution-Public Hearing Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 14, 2022 at 200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Regional Park Riverside. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-49 1 27 Resolution-Public Hearing Approving the application of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network c/o Event360, Inc for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on April 29, 2022 and April 30, 2022 at 200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Regional Park. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-51 1 28 Resolution-Public Hearing Approving the application of the Saint Anthony Park Community Council for the installation of public art in the public right of way on the northeast corner of Territorial Road at Carleton Street for a 5-year period. Adopted Pass Action details Video RES PH 22-54 1 30 Resolution-Public Hearing Authorizing the Police Department to accept and amend the 2022 Special Fund Budget for the for the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Pathway to Policing Grant. Adopted Pass Action details Video RLH RR 22-1 3 31 Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 318 EDMUND AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 21-11. (This resolution was adopted at the April 6 City Council meeting and will be reconsidered at the April 13 meeting.) Continue Public Hearing Pass Action details Not available RLH TA 22-8 2 32 Resolution LH Tax Assessment Appeal Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1164 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. VB2204, Assessment No. 228803) (Public hearing continued to March 16, 2022) Adopted As Amended Pass Action details Not available RLH FCO 22-16 2 33 Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order Appeal of Curtis Burroughs to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 1606 HEWITT AVENUE. Referred Pass Action details Not available RLH FCO 22-1 3 34 Resolution LH Fire C of O OR Correction Order Appeal of James Sundberg to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 1055 LAUREL AVENUE. Continue Public Hearing Pass Action details Not available  Add New Comment 17 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by File # Group by Name Group by District Group by Opinion Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word File # Date  Name District Opinion Comment Action Ord 22-16 4/6/2022 2:21 PM Meg Daly   For My name is Meg Daly and I'm a renter in Ward 1. I strongly urge you to vote YES for Ordinance 22-16. Ordinance 22-16 will set operational definitions for the rent stabilization policy that voters p***ed, which will ensure its consistent and clear application, and is necessary to implement rent stabilization by May 1. Clarity allows renters and landlords alike to be in good relationship and have clear understandings of what we can and cannot do. The definitions outlined in this ordinance are an important step towards this. +1 Ord 22-15 4/6/2022 2:15 PM Meg Daly   For My name is Meg and I'm a renter in Ward 1. In November, St. Paulites came together across race, income, and ward to vote overwhelmingly in favor of rent stabilization because we believe everyone in our city should have a home they can count on. Now it is the responsibility of City Council to make sure this policy is implemented and enforced according to the will of the voters. That’s why I strongly urge you to vote YES for Ordinance 22-15. This legislation will allow the Department of Safety and Inspections to ***ume necessary duties in order to implement rent stabilization by May 1. We know you might have questions about how this policy will work. We must give DSI the authority to answer those questions. This ordinance is an essential first step to the answers that you — along with renters, property owners and everyone in St. Paul — are looking for. That’s why there is no time for delay. +1 Ord 22-16 4/5/2022 8:06 PM Tony Aarts   For My name is Tony Aarts. I live in the Mac-Groveland neighborhood in Ward 3. Last November, 53% of St. Paul voters (6/7 wards) made it clear that rent stabilization is a critical policy that people need, and it cannot wait. The momentum behind this policy is a direct response to price gouging and predatory rental operations that are hurting many in our communities. Ordinance 22-16 will set operational definitions for the rent stabilization policy that voters p***ed, which will ensure its consistent and clear application. This is necessary to implement rent stabilization by May 1. Clarity allows renters and landlords alike to be in good relationship as we all navigate the shape of this policy. It is necessary. This ordinance can’t wait. Voters demand action. Renters need protections. And everyone in our city — from renters to property owners — need the clarity these ordinances provide now. +1 Ord 22-16 4/5/2022 7:44 PM Peter Stitzel   Against With permits down 80%, the poor will be looking outside city limits for housing and much of the remaining stock will be converted into owner occupied units. Look for longer and more expensive commutes which effectively scares off businesses and employment. With the reasonable return now pushed to 8%, that will be the norm and landlords will be forced to always raise the rent or permanently reduce the value of their property, which is often their retirement plan. All in all, this ordinance couldn't have been written better if its intent was to hurt the poor, scare away employers and turn rental housing into slums. I was quite surprised to see just how fast the community is waking up to this nightmare that only 31,000 people voted for. Ord 22-16 4/5/2022 12:32 AM Solvejg Wastvedt   For I request that you p*** this policy to put into effect the will of the voters regarding rent stabilization. Fair housing options are crucial for our city's success! +1 Ord 22-16 4/2/2022 9:48 PM Adrianna Jereb   For My name is Adrianna Jereb and I live in Ward 3 of St. Paul. I ask you to vote in favor of ordinance 22-16 as it will create standard and enforceable rules for rent stabilization in the city, which is what voters like me supported last November. This policy must go into effect by May 1st as outlined in the original ballot question. Thank you. +1 Ord 22-15 4/2/2022 9:40 PM Adrianna Jereb   For My name is Adrianna Jereb and I live in Ward 3 of St. Paul. Last November people across St. Paul, including me, voted in support of rent stabilization. We need this strong policy to stop exploitative rental practices perpetuated by corporations just out to make a buck. In my personal experience, the high cost of rent has significantly delayed my dream of owning a home. Saving up for a down payment is taking a much longer time than I imagined as so much of my income goes to rent. Without putting the rent stabilization policy into effect this May, and making sure the DSI has the means and authority to enforce the policy, there is nothing to stop corporations from raising rent to obscene prices and forcing many people like me to perpetually rent even though we’re ready to make St. Paul our forever home. That’s why I ask you to vote in favor of Ordinance 22-15. We can’t waste any time enacting the important changes that St. Paulites voted for. +1 Ord 22-16 4/1/2022 10:32 PM Tina Cassler   For My name is Tina and I live in St. Paul. In November, St. Paulites came together across race, income, and ward to vote overwhelmingly in favor of rent stabilization because we believe everyone in our city should have a home they can count on. I strongly urge you to vote YES for Ordinance 22-16. Ordinance 22-16 will set operational definitions for the rent stabilization policy that voters p***ed, which will ensure its consistent and clear application, and is necessary to implement rent stabilization by May 1. Clarity allows renters and landlords alike to be in good relationship and have clear understandings of what we can and cannot do. The definitions outlined in this ordinance are an important step towards this. This ordinance can’t wait. Voters demand action. Renters need protections. And everyone in our city — from renters to property owners — need the clarity these ordinances provide NOW. Don’t be on the record as holding up this process. +1 Ord 22-15 4/1/2022 10:31 PM Tina Cassler   For My name is Tina and I live in St. Paul. In November, St. Paulites came together across race, income, and ward to vote overwhelmingly in favor of rent stabilization because we believe everyone in our city should have a home they can count on. I strongly urge you to vote YES for Ordinance 22-15. This legislation will allow the Department of Safety and Inspections to ***ume necessary duties in order to implement rent stabilization by May 1. We know you might have questions about how this policy will work. We must give DSI the authority to answer those questions. This ordinance is an essential first step to the answers that you — along with renters, property owners and everyone in St. Paul — are looking for. That’s why there is no time for delay. Ordinance 22-15 can’t wait. Voters demand action. Renters need protections. And everyone in our city — from renters to property owners — need the clarity these ordinances provide NOW. Don’t be on the record as holding up this process. +1 Ord 22-16 4/1/2022 4:06 PM Allan Malkis     Please p*** this important enabling ordinance to allow implementation of voter approved rent control ordinance as soon as possible. +1 Ord 22-15 4/1/2022 4:05 PM Allan Malkis   For Please p*** this important enabling ordinance to allow implementation of voter approved rent control ordinance as soon as possible. +2 Ord 22-16 4/1/2022 3:08 PM Kelly Martinson   For Everyone in St Paul, no matter how much money they make, or what their skin looks like, deserves safe and affordable housing. Rent stabilization p***ed in the fall to make sure that our city can ensure affordable housing for everyone. We are trusting that the city will take the necessary steps to implement a rent control policy that is clear and consistent and enforceable. The voters spoke, and they spoke loudly. It is time for our city council to do the same. +1 Ord 22-15 3/21/2022 5:52 AM St.Paul   Against Mita former Aide to Keith Ellison V ChairDNC ChairTom Perez re USSC 10-1032 TITLED MagnervsGallagherQuidProQuo,Mita Renter cannot ursurp Jurisdiction/Authority to McCarthy,Weise DSI to bloat Gov http://sharons-psychic-whispers.blogspot.com FOIAnoDSI inspectors/Salarys etc. Ord 22-15 3/18/2022 3:34 PM James Wilkinson     This is a heads up and suggestion. CH. 193A calls for criminal or civil penalty enforcement according to Section 105 of the Legis. Code. There is no civil penalty provision in that section - as I recall that change failed or stalled. I suggest that the City have a mandatory mediation process using an established mediation nonprofit to try to resolve conflicts on these issues rather than depend on criminal complaint processes. Ord 22-15 3/15/2022 5:43 PM Mike and Connie Buskirk     It's our understanding that the first technical amendment for St. Paul's rent control would authorize the Department of Safety and Inspections to write up rules prescribing a uniform process for landlords to request hardship exceptions to the new rent limits. DSI would define what constitutes a “reasonable return on investment,” What metrics will be used in their evaluation and where will the data for this important evaluation will be sourced. It's not clear to us which of the eight divisions in the Department of Safety and Inspections is qualified to define and calculate investment returns: Is it, Animal Control, Communication Customer Service, Fire Safety Licensing and Skyway system management, Property Code Enforcement or Zoning and Site Plan Review? Hopefully it's Fire and Safety since they have a front row seat and know what owners, do, don't do; and the costs affiliated with providing outstanding apartment homes in St. Paul. Ord 22-14 3/15/2022 10:39 AM St.Paul Ward 7     5G wireless to Street Lights similar to Annete Meeks at Issue re Sports betting Cell phones are Mini Casinos, City via ROW Public Works has not disclosed to the Pulic Health Risks re http://sharons-psychic-whispers.blogspot.com Re potential Cyber waves,vaccinations may disrupt DNA,causing serious Brain Functions Sheriff Fletcher must get involves Jurisdiction Federal Ord 22-13 3/15/2022 10:28 AM St.Paul Ward7   Against JonFarcia at 1296 Hudson Rd dba Lakes and Land Survey has caused Major Harm injury to Affiant at 697 Surrey by Fraudulent Survey Stealing Theft by Swindle altering Legal Descpt http://sharons-psychic-whispers.blogspot.com via John Kline both are not licensed Surveyors, Survey not recordered Theft of 2 ft of Sharons Driveway of 30 yrs,cutting 5 huge Trees nopermits etc.