on December 16, 2013

City Council – December 16, 2013

Council Meeting Agenda

DECEMBER 16, 2013 – 6:30 p.m.

Link to Closed Captioning of the Meeting

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

  1. ROLL CALL.
  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. –November 18, 2013
  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 NOVEMBER 18, 2013 MEETING.
  6. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON. EXCEPT ITEM NO. 7. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. MAY BE VOTED ON.
  7. COUNCIL BILL 2013-315. (Compton, Fisk, Carroll, and Fishel)CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. MAY BE VOTED ON.A general ordinance amending the Fee Schedule for certain municipal services as provided in the Springfield City Code by making such adjustments as provided in the attached Evaluation of Charges for Municipal Services, by adopting new fees for certain city services, in order to recover all or part of the cost thereof and declaring an emergency. (The Finance and Administration Committee recommends approval.)
  8. COUNCIL BILL 2013-316. (Compton)A special ordinance authorizing the issuance of “Use Permit 406” to permit an automotive service garage at 1543 West Republic Street within a GR, General Retail District, on certain conditions. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
  9. COUNCIL BILL 2013-317. (Burlison, Fisk, Hosmer, and Seifried)A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Article I, Zoning Ordinance, Sections 4-1000 through 4-2000 and 4-3000 through 4-4400, Division IV, District Regulations, and adding a new Section 5-3100, Sidewalks/ Pedestrian Walkways; and amending Springfield Land Development Code, Article II, Subdivision Regulations, Sections 303, 403, and 410 to address sidewalk, traffic studies, floor area ratio and building coverage, and right-of-way dedication requirements. (The Plans and Policies Committee, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and staff recommend approval.)
  10. COUNCIL BILL 2013-318. (Rushefsky)A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 5.32 acres of land, generally located at 3302 East Catalpa Street, from an R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, to an R-LD, Low-Density Multi-Family Residential District, and establishing Conditional Overlay District Number 62. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.) (By: CSN Properties, LLC; 3302 East Catalpa Street; Z-17-2013 and Conditional Overlay District No. 62.)
  11. FIRST READING BILLS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
  12. COUNCIL BILL 2013-319. (Carroll)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept the donation of a 1948 Chevrolet Business Coupe from Mr. Rudy Johnson for use by the City to promote Springfield, Missouri, as the birthplace of Route 66 and at times to be displayed at the Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park.
  13. COUNCIL BILL 2013-320. (Burlison, Fisk, Hosmer, and Seifreid)A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 78, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article I, In General, by adopting a new subsection prohibiting panhandling within twenty feet of the entrance to any business.
  14. COUNCIL BILL 2013-321. (Burlison, Fisk, Hosmer, and Seifried)A general ordinance amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 58, Health and Sanitation, by adding Article XI, Tobacco Free Zone, to create a tobacco-free zone in Park Central Square with exceptions.
  15. COUNCIL BILL 2013-322. (Hosmer)A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 82, Parks and Recreation, Article II, Park Central Square, Division 1, Generally, by adopting a new section prohibiting the use of skateboards upon the sidewalks or any other structures within the Downtown Mall.
  16. COUNCIL BILL 2013-323. (Seifried)A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 58, Health and Sanitation, Article II Food and Food Establishments, Division 2, Restaurants, by adopting a new section prohibiting the distribution of food without a permit in the COM-1, Commercial Street District, COM-2, Commercial Street District and CC, Center City District.
  17. RESOLUTIONS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. MAY BE VOTED ON.
  18. COUNCIL BILL 2013-324. (Stephens)A resolution declaring an economic and housing access calamity for the City in order to allow qualifying individuals, agencies, and churches to provide food and lodging to the working poor and unemployed who are without a permanent residence or dwelling.
  19. EMERGENCY BILLS.
  20. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
  21. GRANTS.
  22. AMENDED BILLS.
  23. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.
  24. COUNCIL BILL 2013-297. (Stephens)A general ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances (“City Code”) of the City of Springfield, Missouri (“City”) by repealing Merit System Rule and Regulation 11.1, in its entirety, and enacting in lieu thereof a new City Code Section numbered and titled “Sec. 2-94. Collective Bargaining” in order to state the City’s framework for certain City employees to engage in collective bargaining.
  25. COUNCIL BILL 2013-298. (Stephens)A special ordinance recognizing certain labor organizations as being the sole collective bargaining representative for certain recognized bargaining units of certain employment positions of the City of Springfield, Missouri (“City”).
  26. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
  27. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
  28. NEW BUSINESS.
  29. The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Mayor’s Commission for Children: Dr. Kayce Morton with term to expire November 29, 2016.
  30. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Landmarks Board: Gary Bishop with term to expire November 1, 2016.
  31. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Board of Equalization: Joe Costello with term to expire April 1, 2016.
  32. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission: Matthew Edwards with term to expire January 1, 2017.
  33. The City Manager recommends the following appointment to the Police Civilian Review Board: James K. Williams with term to expire May 1, 2015.
  34. The City Manager recommends the following reappointment to the Board of Adjustment: Robert Sweere with term to expire January 1, 2019.
  35. Refer to Community Involvement Committee the report from the Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity (SOGI) Task Force
  36. MISCELLANEOUS.
  37. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.
  38. COUNCIL BILL 2013-325. (Seifried)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Cost Share Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) for the purpose of coordinating participation in the cost of pavement repairs and rehabilitation of various sections of Route 13 (Kansas Expressway), from Interstate 44 to Mount Vernon Street, designated as MHTC Project 8P3042; and amending the budget of the Department of Public Works for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014, in the amount of $799,517, to appropriate Surface Transportation Program (STP)-Urban federal grant funds for this project.
  39. COUNCIL BILL 2013-326. (Fisk)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for and accept a grant of up to $52,250 from Drury University/Partnership for Sustainability (P4S) for an early vehicle replacement of an existing work truck for a new, natural-gas fueled dump truck; and amending the budget of the Department of Public Works, for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014, in the amount of $52,250.
  40. COUNCIL BILL 2013-327. (Hosmer)A special ordinance amending the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a separate Cooperative Agreement with Greene County, City Utilities, the City of Republic, and the City of Ozark, for the cooperative purchase of oblique imagery and aerial photography services from Pictometry International Corporation, to be used with each agency’s Geographic Information System, and amending the budget for the Department of Public Works, for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014, in the amount of $147,318.05.
  41. COUNCIL BILL 2013-328. (Rushefsky)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Cost Apportionment Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) for the purpose of coordinating participation in the cost of constructing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and pedestrian accommodations on Route D (Sunshine Street) from Business Route 65 (Glenstone Avenue) to Blackman Road and on Glenstone Avenue from Walnut Street to Battlefield Road, designated as MHTC Job No. J8S3024.
  42. COUNCIL BILL 2013-329. (Compton)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a SurfaceTransportation Program (STP)-Urban Program Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) to authorize the use of federal STP funds for bridge widening improvements to the West Republic Road bridge over Route 60 (James River Freeway), east of Route 13 (Kansas Expressway), designated as Project ACNHPP-S600(40); and amending the budget of the Public Works Department for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 in the amount of $2,584,800 to appropriate the federal STP funds.
  43. COUNCIL BILL 2013-330. (Fishel)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 City of Republic, Missouri, for the purpose of providing fire protection automatic mutual aid and assistance.
  44. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.
  45. COUNCIL BILL 2013-331. (Compton)A resolution approving the plans, specifications, and bid of Boyce Industries, Inc., dba Missouri Neon and Plastic Advertising Company, for the Exposition Center Exterior Electronic Sign project.
  46. COUNCIL BILL 2013-332. (Compton)A resolution granting a liquor license to Martin Service Consultants LLC, dba Grey Gables, located at 820 East Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri.
  47. COUNCIL BILL 2013-333. (Fishel)A resolution approving the plans, specifications, and bid of Hartman & Company, Inc., for construction of the Primrose Roadway and Drainage Improvements project, Plan No. 2013PW0018T.
  48. COUNCIL BILL 2013-334. (Carroll)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for and accept a Homeland Security Grant through the Regional Homeland Security Oversight Committee for bomb suits valued at $54,174.85; amend the budget of the Springfield Fire Department, for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014, in the amount of $18,160; and declare an emergency.
  49. COUNCIL BILL 2013-335. (Seifried)A special ordinance to establish and define the boundaries and adopt the plat, plans, specifications, and sealed estimate of construction costs, and authorize acquisition of necessary right(s)-of-way, including condemnation thereof, for Sanitary Sewer District No.176 of Section No.16 of the main sewers of the City, located in the general vicinity of Maple Street and Eldon Avenue; further providing that all labor shall be paid the prevailing wages; and directing the City Manager, or his designee, to advertise for bids for the construction of said sewers.
  50. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.
  51. COUNCIL BILL 2013-296. (Burlison)A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Article I, Zoning Ordinance,Section 4-2900, WC, West College Street District, specificallySection 4-2902, WC-1, Mixed-Use Sub-areato clarify uses and add a new use. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.
  52. COUNCIL BILL 2013-299. (Rushefsky)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 as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Energy Place Subdivision, generally located at 3809 East Energy Place, 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. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)
  53. COUNCIL BILL 2013-304. (Seifried)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Closure Agreement with BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) for the purpose of closing Chestnut Street and receiving a closure donation, designated as United States Transportation (U.S. DOT) No. 664121G; and amending the budget of the Department of Public Works for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 in the amount of $20,000 for the closure donation.
  54. COUNCIL BILL 2013-305. (Compton)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Closure Agreement with BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) for the purpose of eliminating a grade crossing at Positronics Drive and receiving a closure donation, designated as United States Transportation (U.S. DOT) No. 945720E; and amending the budget of the Department of Public Works for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 in the amount of $18,000 for a closure donation.
  55. COUNCIL BILL 2013-306. (Burlison)A special ordinance amending the budget for the Department of Environmental Services for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, in the amount of $450,000, to appropriate retained earnings of the Solid Waste Fund to procure creek gravel for the construction of the South Ravine Phase II solid waste disposal unit and base-rock for the construction of the Yardwaste Recycling Center redevelopment.
  56. COUNCIL BILL 2013-307. (Fisk)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Addendum to the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services Agreement with ESC, Inc., to add to the scope of services, extend the termination date, and ratify work performed since July 31, 2013.
  57. COUNCIL BILL 2013-308. (Stephens)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into agreements with the Discovery Center of Springfield, History Museum on the Square, Springfield Little Theatre and the Springfield Art Museum to receive reallocated Hotel-Motel tax proceeds.
  58. COUNCIL BILL 2013-309. (Fishel)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Greene County Sheriff, Jim Arnott, for a dual commission of Airport Police Officer John Marcum as a reserve deputy sheriff for Greene County.
  59. COUNCIL BILL 2013-310. (Compton)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 as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Brewery District Lofts, generally located on the 500 block of West Walnut and McDaniel Streets, 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. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)
  60. Confirm the following appointments to the Mayor’s Commission for Children: Michael Ussery with term to expire November 29, 2014; Faye Sturhahn with term to expire November 29, 2015; and Laurie McTavish, Shara Cash, and Dr. LaRaine Bauer with terms to expire November 29, 2016.
  61. Confirm the following reappointments to the Mayor’s Commission for Children: Jennifer Beuerlein and Melissa Riley with terms to expire November 29, 2016.
  62. Confirm the following appointment to the Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee: Kate Starkey with term to expire December 1, 2016.***END OF CONSENT AGENDAS***
  63. ADJOURN.