City Council Meeting – May 16, 2016
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Agenda City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville
Robert Stephens, Mayor
Zone Councilmembers General Councilmembers
Phyllis Ferguson, Zone 1 Jan Fisk, General A
Justin Burnett, Zone 2 Craig Hosmer, General B
Mike Schilling, Zone 3 Kristi S. Fulnecky, General C
Craig Fishel, Zone 4 Ken McClure, General D
Council Meeting Agenda
May 16, 2016 – 6:30 p.m.
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1.
ROLL CALL.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. May 2, 2016
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 MEETINGS.
6.
SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On. Except Item No. 8. Citizens May Speak To Amendments Only. May Be Voted On.
7.
Council Bill 2015-324 Substitute 1. (Stephens) Tabled At The May 2, 2016 Meeting. Removed From The Table By The Mayor.
A special ordinance amending the General Fund budget of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, by appropriating the carryover fund balance and increasing expenses in the amount of $3,213,570.
Documents: 2015-324S1.PDF
8.
Amended Council Bill 2016-034. Citizens May Speak To Amendments Only. May Be Voted On.
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.81 acres of property, generally located at 608 and 614 West Mount Vernon Street, from R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, to R-LD, Low-Density Multi-Family Residential District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 103; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff, and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Mount Vernon 608, LLC; 608 and 614 West Mount Vernon Street; Z-39-2015 & Conditional Overlay District No. 103.)
Documents: 2016-034AMENDED.PDF
9.
Council Bill 2016-093. (McClure)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.45 acres of property, generally located at 6323 and 6327 South Creeksedge Court, from a Planned Development 209 to a R-SF, Residential Single-family District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Dogwood Ventures, LLC; 6323 & 6327 South Creeksedge Court; Z-3-2016.)
Documents: 2016-093.PDF
10.
Council Bill 2016-094. (Fulnecky)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 3.74 acres of property, generally located at 3026-3156 North Oakland Avenue, from an R-LD, Low-Density Multi-Family Residential District to an R-SF, Single-Family Residential District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Spring Meadow Estates, LTD; 3026-3156 N. Oakland Ave.; Z-5-2016.)
Documents: 2016-094.PDF
11.
Council Bill 2016-095. (Fishel)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 2.6 acres of property, generally located in the 500 block of South Barnes Avenue, from an HM, Heavy Manufacturing with Conditional Overlay District No. 34, to an HM, Heavy Manufacturing with a Conditional Overlay District No. 106; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: O’Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc.; 500 block of South Barnes Avenue; Z-6-2016 Conditional Overlay District No. 106.)
Documents: 2016-095.PDF
12.
Council Bill 2016-096. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance Authorizing the issuance of Conditional Use Permit No. 417 to allow a self-service storage facility within a GR, General Retail District, generally located at 506 West Edgewood Street. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.)
Documents: 2016-096.PDF
13.
Council Bill 2016-097. (Burnett)
A special ordinance authorizing the issuance of Conditional Use Permit No. 421 to allow a reduction of the front yard setback along Elm Street within an R-HD, High-Density Multi-Family residential District and UN, University Combining Overlay District, generally located at 1141 East Elm Street. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.)
Documents: 2016-097.PDF
14.
Council Bill 2016-099. (Hosmer)
A special ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery by the City of Springfield, Missouri, of Special Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016, in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $29,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund the Series 2002 Refunded Bonds, the Series 2005A Refunded Bonds, the Series 2005B Refunded Bonds, the Series 2006 Refunded Bonds, and the Series 2007 Refunded Bonds (as defined below); authorizing and approving certain documents in connection with the issuance of the Bonds; authorizing certain other documents and actions in connection therewith; and declaring an emergency.
Documents: 2016-099.PDF
15.
Council Bill 2016-100. (Burnett)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 74, Nuisance and Housing Code, Article II – Enforcement, Section 74-38(b)(2) – Cost, assessments, and nuisance-abatement lien, to add subparagraph “c,” providing that a special-tax bill shall be prima facie evidence of the validity of the bill, the doing of the work stated in the bill, and the liability of the property and the owner for the charges stated in the bill; including a savings and severability clause.
Documents: 2016-100.PDF
16.
RESOLUTIONS.
17.
EMERGENCY BILLS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
18.
Council Bill 2016-106. (Fisk)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Southern Missouri Judicial Services for the transportation of City of Springfield, municipal prisoners and management of the temporary detention rooms for municipal prisoners awaiting transport and declaring an emergency.
Documents: 2016-106.PDF
19.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
20.
GRANTS.
21.
AMENDED BILLS.
22.
COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
23.
FIRST READING BILLS.
24.
PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Ms. Melodee Glossip wishes to address City Council.
25.
NEW BUSINESS.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Board of Equalization: Lyle Foster with term to expire April 1, 2019.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Board of Equalization: Joe Costello with term to expire April 1, 2019.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development: Mary Ann Jennings with term to expire May 1, 2017; Jayne Bullard with term to expire May 1, 2018; and Winter Skelton with term to expire May 1, 2019.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointments to the Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development: Earle Doman and David Leehy with terms to expire May 1, 2019.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee: Shawn Robertson with term May 1, 2018.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee: Bob Yeager with term to expire May 1, 2019.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board: Robert “Melvin” Johnson with term to expire March 1, 2018.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the Personnel Board: Perry Epperly and Kristoffer Barefield with terms to expire March 1, 2019.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Personnel Board: David Brown with term to expire March 1, 2019.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission: Marian Dee Ogilvy and King Coltrin with terms to expire January 1, 2020.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees: Derek Fraley with term to expire April 30, 2017; and Nancy Martin-Hinds with term to expire April 30, 2019.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees: Justin Milam with term to expire April 30, 2019.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Landmarks Board: Wallis Nattinger with term to expire November 1, 2018.
As per RSMo. 109.230 (4), City records that are on file in the City Clerk’s office and have met the retention schedule will be destroyed in compliance with the guidelines established by the Secretary of State’s office.
26.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
27.
MISCELLANEOUS.
28.
CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. See Item #3.
29.
Council Bill 2016-107. (Burnett)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an addendum to the Services Agreement with Greene County for the maintenance of electronic traffic control devices and to update the schedules as needed on an annual basis.
Documents: 2016-107.PDF
30.
Council Bill 2016-108. (Fisk)
A special ordinance amending the budget for the Public Works Department of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for the fiscal year 2016-2017 in the amount of $30,000,000, to appropriate the estimated proceeds from the 1/4 Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax approved by the Springfield voters on April 5, 2016, to be used to fund the 1/4 Cent Sales Tax Capital Improvement Program for 2016-2019.
Documents: 2016-108.PDF
31.
Council Bill 2016-109. (Schilling)
A special ordinance amending the budget for the Public Works Department of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2016-2017 in the amount of $20,000,000, to appropriate the estimated proceeds from the 1/8 Cent Transportation Sales Tax approved by the Springfield voters on April 5, 2016, to be used to fund the high priority transportation investments for 2017-2021.
Documents: 2016-109.PDF
32.
Council Bill 2016-110. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1731 North Clay Avenue to John Oke-Thomas for the amount of $11,700 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.
Documents: 2016-110.PDF
33.
Council Bill 2016-111. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1735 North Clay Avenue to John Oke-Thomas for the amount of $11,700 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.
Documents: 2016-111.PDF
34.
Council Bill 2016-112. (Fulnecky)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 812 North Concord Avenue to Robert J. Rigsby for $1,500 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.
Documents: 2016-112.PDF
35.
CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item #3.
36.
Council Bill 2016-113. (McClure)
A resolution authorizing the City Clerk of the City of Springfield, Missouri, to verify the Petition to Amend and Restate the Petition to Establish the Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District submitted by the Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District, should said Petition meet the requirements of Sections 67.1401 to 67.1571 RSMo.
Documents: 2016-113.PDF
37.
CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.
38.
Council Bill 2016-101. (Fishel)
A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Battlefield Business Center No. 12, generally located at 2000-2100 block of West Sunset Street, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)
Documents: 2016-101.PDF
39.
Council Bill 2016-102. (Fishel)
A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of South Creek Crossing, generally located at 2620 South Campbell Avenue, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)
Documents: 2016-102.PDF
40.
Council Bill 2016-103. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Western Meadows, generally located at 800 block of South Waco and Miller Avenues, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)
Documents: 2016-103.PDF
41.
BOARD CONFIRMATIONS.
Confirm the following appointment to the Board of Adjustment: Bryan Fisher with term to expire January 2, 2021.
42.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
43.
ADJOURN.
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