City Council Meeting – April 3, 2017

City Council Meeting

City Council Chambers
Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville

Robert Stephens, Mayor
Zone CouncilmembersGeneral Councilmembers
Phyllis Ferguson, Zone 1Jan Fisk, General A
Tom Prater, Zone 2Craig Hosmer, General B
Mike Schilling, Zone 3Kristi S. Fulnecky, General C
Craig Fishel, Zone 4Ken McClure, General D

Council Meeting Agenda
April 3, 2017 – 6:30 p.m.


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Note: Sponsorship does not denote Council member approval or support.

1.

ROLL CALL.  

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES. March 20, 2017

Documents:

  1. 3-20-2017.PDF

3.

FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST DO SO AT THIS TIME.

4.

CEREMONIAL MATTERS. 

5.

CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING. 

6.

SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On. 

7.

Council Bill 2017-007. (Ferguson) It Is Anticipated This Bill Will Be Tabled To The April 11, 2017 City Council Meeting; However, Tabling Will Require Council Action.

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 1.45 acres of property, generally located at 1040 and 1110 North Sherman Avenue from a R-SF, Single Family Residential District and Mid-Town Urban Conservation District No. 3 Area E to a Planned Development District No. 353 and Mid-Town Urban Conservation District No. 3 Area E; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map.  (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend denial.) (By: Greenway Studios, LLC; 1040 & 1110 North Sherman Avenue; Final Development Plan 353.)

Documents:

  1. 2017-007.PDF

8.

Council Bill 2017-064. Substitute 1. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance approving a redevelopment plan submitted by the Bailey School Redevelopment Corporation for the redevelopment of an area generally located at 501 West Central Street; declaring the Area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (Staff recommends approval).

Documents:

  1. 2017-064S1.PDF

9.

Council Bill 2017-065. Substitute 1. (Schilling)

A special ordinance approving a redevelopment plan submitted by the Beverly Lofts Redevelopment Corporation for the redevelopment of an area generally located along the north side of east Cherry Street near the intersection of Cherry Street and Kimbrough Avenue; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan.  (Staff recommends approval)

Documents:

  1. 2017-065S1.PDF

Council Bill 2017-065. Substitute 1. (Schilling)

A special ordinance approving a redevelopment plan submitted by the Beverly Lofts Redevelopment Corporation for the redevelopment of an area generally located along the north side of east Cherry Street near the intersection of Cherry Street and Kimbrough Avenue; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan.  (Staff recommends approval)

Documents:

  1. 2017-065S1.PDF

10.

Council Bill 2017-071. (Ferguson)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately four acres of property, generally located at 2419 West High Street from a R-TH, Residential Townhouse District, to a R-LD, Low-Density Multifamily Residential District, and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 119; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map.  (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval)

Documents:

  1. 2017-071.PDF

11.

Council Bill 2017-072. (Fishel)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to make application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Federal Fiscal Year 2017 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds under the Consolidated Plan, to accept Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds; to enter into any necessary agreements to carry out the grants; to exercise any and all powers necessary to implement selected projects; to select projects for funding for the City of Springfield Fiscal Year 2017-2018; and to reaffirm the Community Development Objectives and Priorities. (Staff and Citizen Advisory Committee for Community Development recommend approval).

Documents:

  1. 2017-072.PDF

12.

Council Bill 2017-073. (Hosmer)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Surface Transportation Program – Urban Program Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to partially reimburse the base salaries of up to six City employees who work at the Transportation Management Center; and amending the budget of the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, in the amount of $315,000.

Documents:

  1. 2017-073.PDF

13.

Council Bill 2017-074. (Prater)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Job, Education & Training agreement with Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation to provide employee work skill enhancement and training activities for 47 incumbent workers to fulfill the Ozark Region Workforce Development Board’s Incumbent Worker Training program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. This is a cost reimbursement contract in the amount of $58,005.

Documents:

  1. 2017-074.PDF

14.

RESOLUTIONS.

15.

EMERGENCY BILLS.

16.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On

17.

Council Bill 2017-082. (Schilling)

A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for Sanitary Sewer Relocation for Joint District No. 77a of Section No. 15 located near the intersection of Kansas Expressway and Republic Street, accepting the bid of D & E Plumbing and Heating, Inc. in the amount of $282,560.00, for the project and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract for said improvement.

Documents:

  1. 2017-082.PDF

18.

GRANTS.

19.

AMENDED BILLS.

20.

COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.

21.

Council Bill 2017-076. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance vacating approximately 1.43 acres of public right of way, generally located at the 4500 block of West Madison Street and 800 block of South Fisk Avenue.

Documents:

  1. 2017-076.PDF

22.

Council Bill 2017-077. (Fishel)

A general ordinance approving the final development plan of Planned Development No. 84, on approximately 6.26 acres of property generally located at 1266 East Lark Street for a sixty (60) unit age-restricted (55+) multi-family residential development (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval)

Documents:

  1. 2017-077.PDF

23.

Council Bill 2017-078. (Prater)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 1.04 acres of property, generally located at 1310 East St. Louis Street from a GR, General Retail District, to a R-HD, High-Density Multifamily Residential District, and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 123; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval).

Documents:

  1. 2017-078.PDF
24.

Council Bill 2017-079. (Prater)

A general ordinance amending Urban Conservation District No. 2, and General Ordinance Nos. 5083, 5455, and 5611, as they relate to Area F, generally referred to as the Cherry/Pickwick Commercial Area of the Rountree Urban Conservation District to allow a micro-brewery and accessory tasting room used with a conditional use permit. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval)

Documents:

  1. 2017-079.PDF
25.

Council Bill 2017-080. (Prater)

A special ordinance authorizing the issuance of Conditional Use Permit No. 429 to allow a micro-brewery and tasting room within an LB, Limited Business District and Rountree Urban Conservation District No. 2, Area F generally located at 1451 and 1459 East Cherry Street. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval).

Documents:

  1. 2017-080.PDF
26.

Council Bill 2017-081. (Prater)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 1.4 acres of property, generally located between 800 South National Avenue and 836 South National Avenue from Planned Development No. 281, R-HD, High-Density Multifamily Residential District and Rountree Urban Conservation District No. 2 Area D to  Planned Development District No. 356 with Rountree Urban Conservation District No. 2 Area D; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval).

Documents:

  1. 2017-081.PDF
27.

FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.

28.

Council Bill 2017-083. (Stephens)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, Missouri, to enter into an agreement with Ripple Glass, LLC, for the recycling of brown, clear, and green glass collected at the City’s recycling centers at no cost to the City.

Documents:

  1. 2017-083.PDF
29.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.

Mr. Robert Mondy wishes to address City Council.

Mr. Mike Turner wishes to address City Council.

Mr. William Austin wishes to address City Council.

30.

NEW BUSINESS.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development: Mary Ann Jennings and Delia Croessmann with terms to expire May 1, 2020.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development: Delilah Jackson with a term to expire May 1, 2019.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee: Tom Croley and Charles Lindley with terms to expire May 1, 2020; and Jason Crebs with a term to expire May 1, 2019.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the Landmarks Board: Paul Lewis and Kaitlyn McConnell with terms to expire November 1, 2019.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Personnel Board: Philip Pulliam with a term to expire March 1, 2020.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the Police Civilian Review Board: Eric Clay with a term to expire May 1, 2019; and Chris Nease with a term to expire May 1, 2020.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees: Derek Fraley with a term to expire April 30, 2020.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees: James Bridges with a term to expire April 30, 2020.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board: Emily Austin with a term to expire October 1, 2019.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board: Angie Snyder with a term to expire October 1, 2019.

31.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

32.

MISCELLANEOUS.

33.

CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. See Item #3.

34.

Council Bill 2017-084. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 2741 West Lincoln Street to the Affordable Housing Action Board for $10,000 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.

Documents:

  1. 2017-084.PDF
35.

Council Bill 2017-085. (Prater)

A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1223 South Willow Lane to Jeremy Wicks for $12,001 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.

Documents:

  1. 2017-085.PDF
36.

Council Bill 2017-086. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance repealing and replacing Special Ordinance Number 26820, passed on November 28, 2016, which approved the sale of real property located at 701 and 703 East Dale Street to Randy Lopez for the amount of $5,500, and issued a deed for same. A scrivener’s error regarding the sale amount was discovered and this Ordinance will correct the sale amount to the correct amount of $8,200; and amend the budget of the Department of Building Development Service for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 to reflect the change.

Documents:

  1. 2017-086.PDF
37.

Council Bill 2017-087. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Consultant Agreement with Mercy to allow the Springfield-Greene County Health Department to send client laboratory specimens to Mercy for testing.

Documents:

  1. 2017-087.PDF
38.

CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS.

39.

Council Bill 2017-088. (McClure)

A resolution confirming the appointment, by the Mayor of the City of Springfield, of Brent Parker to the Board of Directors of the Convention and Entertainment Community Improvement District. (Staff recommends approval).

Documents:

  1. 2017-088.PDF
40.

CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.

41.

Council Bill 2017-075. (McClure)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the International Association of Chiefs of Police to provide a training program for the Springfield Police Department at a cost of $29,784 to be paid for by federal forfeited funds.

Documents:

  1. 2017-075.PDF
42.

BOARD CONFIRMATIONS

Confirm the following appointment to the Building Trades Examination and Certification Board: Terry Speake with a term to expire October 1, 2019.

Confirm the following appointments to the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations:  Pamela Hernandez and Heather Hardinger with terms to expire October 1, 2017; and Brittany O’Brien with a term to expire October 1, 2018.

43.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA.

44.

ADJOURN.

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