City Council Meeting – November 5, 2018
City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville
| Ken McClure, Mayor | |
| Zone Councilmembers | General Councilmembers |
| Phyllis Ferguson, Zone 1 | Jan Fisk, General A |
| Tom Prater, Zone 2 | Craig Hosmer, General B |
| Mike Schilling, Zone 3 | Andrew Lear, General C |
| Matthew Simpson, Zone 4 | Richard Ollis, General D |
Council Meeting Agenda
November 5, 2018 6:30 p.m.
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1.
SWEAR IN ANDREW LEAR TO THE CITY COUNCIL – GENERAL C.
2.
ROLL CALL.
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. October 22, 2018 City Council Meeting And October 25, 2018 Special City Council Meeting.
4.
FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST DO SO AT THIS TIME.
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS.
Swear-in Layne Hunton to the Landmarks Board.
6.
Council Bill 2018-260. (City Council)
A resolution honoring Scott Marrs for his impeccable, dedicated, and superb service to the City of Springfield and the Community.
7.
CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
8.
SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On. Except Item No. 9. Amended Council Bill 2018-196 Was Amended At The October 22, 2018 Meeting. Citizens May Speak To Amendment Only. May Be Voted On.
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2nd Amended Council Bill 2018-196. (Simpson) Amended Council Bill 2018-196 Was Amended At The October 22, 2018 Meeting. Citizens May Speak To Amendment Only. May Be Voted On.
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 8 acres of property, generally located at 2700 East Battlefield Road, from R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, to GR, General Retail District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 151. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.) (By: Briarcliffe Investments, LLC and John Gentry; 2700 East Battlefield Road; Z-15-2018 w/COD #151.)
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Council Bill 2018-253. (Hosmer)
A special ordinance calling an election on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in the City of Springfield, Missouri, to submit to the qualified voters the question of whether to continue the one-fourth of one percent Capital Improvements Sales Tax for a period of twenty years; authorizing the City Clerk to do all things necessary and convenient to submit said question; and declaring an emergency.
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Council Bill 2018-256. (Ollis)
A general ordinance amending Chapter 98, ‘Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places,’ Article VI, ‘Improvements,’ Division 4, ‘Sewers,’ Section 98-285, ‘Installation of lift stations and force mains by private developers,’ of the Springfield City Code, so as to authorize the revision of subsection (d), ‘Connection to existing lift stations;’ and replacement of subsection (e), ‘Annual statement of difference in costs,’ with ‘Statement of Lift Station Costs.’
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Council Bill 2018-257. (Fisk)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an agreement with Central Bank of the Ozarks for depository services, merchant card services, and safe keeping services, and to enter into an agreement with US Bank for the City’s purchasing card program.
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Council Bill 2018-258. (Fisk)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the United States Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations for the reimbursement of overtime expenses for Springfield Police Department officers participating in joint operations.
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RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2018-261. (Simpson)
A resolution delaying the acceptance of applications for rezoning and lot combinations for a period of two hundred seventy (270) days from the date of passage of this Resolution in the Galloway Redevelopment Area and lands north as set forth in Exhibit 2 to allow time to seek input from area residents, property owners, design professionals, and the business and development community, Ozark Greenways, and the City Departments of Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Environmental Services, and Planning and Development, and for staff to present a report to City Council regarding appropriate changes to be made to this area to deal with development issues.
16.
Council Bill 2018-262. (Simpson)
A resolution declaring an intent to initiate annexation of approximately 13.11 acres of private property into the City of Springfield, generally located at 3192, 3194 and 3196 East Farm Road 188 (Annexation A-5-18). (Staff recommends approval.)
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EMERGENCY BILLS.
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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
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GRANTS.
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AMENDED BILLS.
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COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
22.
Council Bill 2018-263. (Ferguson)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 0.21 acres of property generally located at 1904 West College Street from a HC, Highway Commercial District to a CS, Commercial Services District; and adopting an updated ‘Official Zoning Map.’ (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: City of Springfield Fire Department; 1904 West College Street; Z-25-2018.)
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Council Bill 2018-264. (Schilling)
A general ordinance amending Section 1-9 of the Springfield City Code, ‘City Limits,’ by annexing approximately 0.07 acre (2,858 square feet) of property into the City of Springfield, Missouri, generally located at 3723 South Scenic Avenue, and generally referenced as Annexation A-4-18; and amending the 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. (By: Melody Hargiss; 3723 S. Scenic Avenue; Annexation A-4-18.)
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Council Bill 2018-265. (Schilling)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 0.07 acre (2,858 square feet) of property generally located at 3723 South Scenic Avenue from County R-1, Suburban Residence District, to R-SF, Single-Family Residential District; and adopting an updated ‘Official Zoning Map.’ (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Melody Hargiss; 3723 S. Scenic Avenue; Z-24-2018.)
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Council Bill 2018-266. (Prater)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 5.01 acres of a portion of property, generally located at 3040 East Cherry Street, from R-LD, Low-density Multi-family Residential District with Conditional Overlay District No. 77 to GR, General Retail District and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 158; and adopting an updated ‘Official Zoning Map.’ (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.) (By: Excel Investments LP; 3040 East Cherry Street; Z-23-2018 w/Conditional Overlay District No. 158.)
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Council Bill 2018-267. (Fisk)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 36, ‘Land Development Code,’ Article III, ‘Zoning Regulations,’ Division 2, ‘Rules of Interpretation and Definitions,’ Section 36-321, ‘Definitions,’ by adding a definition for ‘Short-Term Stay Rentals’; amending Division 4, ‘District Regulations,’ by adding as a permitted use Short-Term Stay Rentals to each district contained therein; amending Division 5, ‘Supplemental District Regulations,’ Section 36-451, ‘Home Occupations’; and adding new section 36-472, ‘Short-Term Rentals,’ establishing rules and regulations for operation and location of Short-Term Stay Rentals; and designating an effective date for said amendments.
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FIRST READING BILLS.
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PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
29.
NEW BUSINESS.
The Committee of the Whole recommends the following appointments to the Board of Public Utilities: Scott Bratcher and Kristin Carter with terms to expire December 1, 2021.
The Committee of the Whole recommends the following reappointments to the Board of Public Utilities: Lynn Rowe, Denise Silvey, and Rob Rector with terms to expire December 1, 2021.
Refer to the Plans and Policies Committee changes to the Land Development Code proposed by Building Development Services, including the following codes: administration and enforcement; building trades, appeals and licensing; building and existing building; residential; electrical, plumbing, and mechanical; property maintenance; swimming pool and spa; private sewage disposal; and fuel gas.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
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CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2018-268. (Schilling)
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 “Cherry Hills Village,” generally located at 4653 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.)
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Council Bill 2018-269. (Prater)
A special ordinance repealing the designation of the Monroe Redevelopment Area and terminating the Monroe Redevelopment Plan adopted by Special Ordinance 25907 for said Redevelopment Area. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Staff recommend approval).
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Council Bill 2018-270. (Schilling)
A special ordinance declaring the revitalization and remediation of an area generally located along the east side of South Market Avenue, between West Mount Vernon Street and West Harrison Street at 616 South Market Avenue, and the abatement of blight. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Staff recommend approval).
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Council Bill 2018-271. (McClure)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation of $5,000 from Mercy to sponsor the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony for the purpose of adding extra lighting capabilities and supporting the expenses of hosting the annual celebration; and amending the budget for the Department of Public Information & Civic Engagement for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the amount of $5,000.
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CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2018-272. (Fisk)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a Blueprint for Safer Roadways grant from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission in the amount of $11,400 for the purpose of continuing the pedestrian safety program “SGF Yields”; to enter into an agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to accept such grant; amending the budget for the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the amount of $11,400; and declaring this Ordinance qualifies for approval on one reading.
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CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS.
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
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ADJOURN.
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