City Council Meeting – July 13, 2015

Agenda
City Council Meeting

City Council Chambers
Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville

Council Meeting Agenda
July 13, 2015 – 6:30 p.m.

Link to Closed Captioning of the Meeting

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

1.

ROLL CALL.

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES. June 22, 2015

Documents: 06-22-2015.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 2015-158. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.19 acres of property generally located at 4265 South Nature Center Way from an R-SF, Residential Single Family District to a GR, General Retail District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.)  (By:  Deanna Key Horst Revocable Trust; 4265 South Nature Center Way; Z-24-2015.)

Documents: 2015-158.PDF

8.

Council Bill 2015-159. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending the Official Map of Springfield, adopted pursuant to General Ordinance No. 1478, by changing the name of 3600-3804 South Glenstone Avenue outer road, which is located on east side of Glenstone Avenue, to Glenstone Outer Road.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)

Documents: 2015-159.PDF

9.

Council Bill 2015-160. (Burnett)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 59 acres of property generally located on the west side of the 2700-2800 blocks of N. Farm Road 199 (Mulroy Road) from Planned Development 225 to HM, Heavy Manufacturing District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 94; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)   (By:  SRC Holdings Corporation; West side of the 2700-2800 block S. Farm Road 199 (Mulroy Rd.); Z-23-2015; Conditional Overlay District No. 94.)

Documents: 2015-160.PDF

10.

Council Bill 2015-161. (Burnett)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 1, Section 1‑9, City Limits, by annexing approximately 57.4 acres of private property and 0.41 acres of Greene County right-of-way into the City of Springfield, generally located on the east side of the 2700-2800 blocks of North Farm Road 199 (Mulroy Road), generally referenced as Annexation A-2-15; and amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 46, Section 46-1, Boundaries of wards, precincts and council zones, by adding this property to the ward and precinct assigned by the County Clerk.

Documents: 2015-161.PDF

11.

Council Bill 2015-162. (Burnett)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 57.4 acres of property generally located on the east side of the 2700-2800 blocks of N. Farm Road 199 (Mulroy Road) from County A-1, Agriculture District to HM, Heavy Manufacturing District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 93; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.) (By: Meek Lumber Company; East side of the 2700-2800 block N. Farm Road 199 (Mulroy Rd.); Z-22-2015 & Conditional Overlay District No. 93.)

Documents: 2015-162.PDF

12.

Council Bill 2015-163. (Schilling)

A special ordinance adopting the Robberson Avenue Panhellenic Redevelopment Plan for an area located along the east side of South Robberson Avenue between East Madison Street and East Grand Street and declaring its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare. (Planning and Zoning Commission, the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and Staff recommend approval.)

Documents: 2015-163.PDF

13.

Council Bill 2015-164. (Schilling)

A special ordinance amending Special Ordinance No. 26328 to approve an Amended Redevelopment Plan for the Brewery District Lofts Redevelopment Area; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an amended and restated agreement with the Brewery District Lofts Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the amended redevelopment plan. (The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Staff recommend approval.)

Documents: 2015-164.PDF

14.

Council Bill 2015-165. (Schilling)

A special ordinance authorizing the City of Springfield, Missouri, to join the Missouri Clean Energy District created pursuant to Missouri Revised Statutes Sections 67.2800 to 67.2835, known as the “Property Assessment Clean Energy Act” (‘Act’); stating the City’s intent to participate in the “Property Assessed Clean Energy” (‘PACE’) program as a  member of such District; requesting appointment to the District’s Advisory Board; disclaiming any need for appropriation; and directing the City Clerk to send a certified copy of this Ordinance to the Board of Directors of the Missouri Clean Energy District.

Documents: 2015-165.PDF

15.

Council Bill 2015-167. (Stephens)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Battlefield Fire Protection District for the purpose of providing fire protection mutual aid.

Documents: 2015-167.PDF

16.

Council Bill 2015-168. (Stephens)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District for the purpose of providing fire protection mutual aid.

Documents: 2015-168.PDF

17.

Council Bill 2015-169. (Stephens)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Strafford Fire Protection District for the purpose of providing fire protection mutual aid.

Documents: 2015-169.PDF

18.

Council Bill 2015-170. (Stephens)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Willard Fire Protection District for the purpose of providing fire protection mutual aid.

Documents: 2015-170.PDF

19.

Amended Council Bill 2015-171. (Hosmer, Fishel, Fisk & Fulnecky)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 70, Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article II, Business and Occupational Licenses in General, Section 70-84, Schedule, by adding subsection 140.5, Trolley bike, commercial, to add a license fee for commercial trolley bikes; amending Chapter 78, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article I, In General, Section 78-4, Possession, sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages in public place, to allow possession of alcohol in the passenger area of commercial trolley bikes; amending Chapter 106, Traffic and Vehicles, by adding Article X, Trolley Bikes, to regulate the use of trolley bikes on City streets; and amending Chapter 118, Vehicles for Hire, Article II, Taxicabs, Courtesy Cars and Airport Limousines, Section 118-38, License and permit requirements, to allow commercial trolley bikes to transport passengers for hire within the City. (Plans and Policies Committee recommends approval.)

Documents: 2015-171AMENDED.PDF

20.

RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

21.

Council Bill 2015-175. (Fisk)

A resolution extending the existing administrative delay with respect to the construction, placement, location, and relocation of congregate residential arrangements and services for persons on the sexual offender registry and for community correctional facilities. (Staff recommends approval.)

Documents: 2015-175.PDF

22.

Council Bill 2015-176. (Burnett)

A resolution granting a Special Events Permit to Convoy of Hope for October 2, 2015, for the Friday Night Live Lights 5k.

Documents: 2015-176.PDF

23.

EMERGENCY BILLS.

24.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

25.

GRANTS.

26.

AMENDED BILLS.

27.

COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.

28.

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

29.

Council Bill 2015-177. (Ferguson)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code by repealing Chapter 74 Nuisance and Housing Code in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 74 Nuisance and Housing Code.

Documents: 2015-177.PDF

30.

Council Bill 2015-178. (McClure)

A special ordinance approving the plans, specifications and bid of Larry Snyder & Company for the construction of the Springfield Yardwaste Recycling Center and Biosolids Storage Improvements in the general vicinity of the Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract for said improvement; and amending the budget of the Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Fund, for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 in the amount of $1,425,000.

Documents: 2015-178.PDF

31.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.

32.

NEW BUSINESS.

The Mayor recommends the following appointments to the Springfield-Greene County Public Library Board:  William Garvin and Ashley Norgard with terms to expire July 1, 2018.

The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority:  King Coltrin with term to expire March 1, 2017.

33.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

34.

MISCELLANEOUS.

35.

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

36.

Council Bill 2015-179. (Burnett)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Cost Share Agreement and an Agreement to Complete Off-Site Improvements with JDC Springfield, L.L.C, (JDC), for the purpose of sharing in the costs of railroad crossing pavement widening, installation of lights and gates at the railroad crossing, and the construction of improvements to Farm Road 199 (Mulroy Road); and amending the budget of the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 in the amount of $174,967.90 to appropriate a reimbursement payment from JDC for their portion of the project costs.

Documents: 2015-179.PDF

37.

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

38.

Council Bill 2015-180. (Burnett)

A resolution declaring the intent of the City of Springfield to annex approximately 5.77 acres of Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and BNSF Railway Co. (BNSF) railroad right-of-way into the City of Springfield generally located at the 5200-5300 blocks of East Kearney/State Highway OO and more fully described in this ordinance, generally referenced as Annexation A-5-15.

Documents: 2015-180.PDF

39.

Council Bill 2015-181. (Fishel)

A resolution declaring the intent of the City of Springfield to annex approximately 16.33 acres of private property and approximately 6.11 acres of Greene County right-of-way adjacent to the existing city limits, which annexation has been petitioned by the property owners, generally located at 5904 South Southwood Avenue, the east side of the 6000-6100 blocks of South Southwood Avenue, and the 2000 block of East Evans Road and more fully described in this ordinance, generally referenced as Annexation A-3-15, and initiating a rezoning request for said private property from County O-2, General Office District, to City O-1, Office District, and County R-1, Suburban Residence District to City R-SF, Single Family Residential District.

Documents: 2015-181.PDF

40.

Council Bill 2015-182. (Ferguson)

A resolution declaring the intent of the City of Springfield to annex approximately 0.84 acres of private property adjacent to the existing city limits, which annexation has been petitioned by the property owners, generally located on the east side of the 800 block of South Waco Avenue and more fully described in this ordinance, generally referenced as Annexation A-4-15, and initiating a rezoning request for said private property from County R-1, Suburban Residence District, to City R-SF, Single Family Residential District.

Documents: 2015-182.PDF

41.

CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS.

42.

BOARD CONFIRMATIONS.

Confirm the following appointment to the Traffic Advisory Board:  David Brown with term to expire April 1, 2018.

Confirm the following reappointment to the Traffic Advisory Board:  Perry Elkins with term to expire April 1, 2018.

Confirm the following appointment to the University of Missouri Extension Council:  Joseph Hoffman with term to expire February 28, 2018.

Confirm the following appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development:  David Leehy with term to expire May 1, 2016; and Nancy Fazzino with term to expire May 1, 2018.

Confirm the following reappointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development:  Tedra Estis with terms to expire May 1, 2018.

Confirm the following appointments to the Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee:  Bonnie Jenkins, Summer Masterson, and Jennifer Nelson-Colwell with terms to expire May 1, 2018.

Confirm the following appointments to the Personnel Board:  Gary Stafford and Shelby Lawhon with terms to expire March 1, 2018.

Confirm the following reappointment to the Personnel Board:  Richard Pogue with term to expire March 1, 2018.

Confirm the following reappointments to the Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees:  Paul Carroll and Gus Krafve with terms to expire April 30, 2018.

43.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA.

44.

ADJOURN.

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