City Council Meeting – April 4, 2016
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
April 4, 2016 – 6:30 p.m.
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1.
ROLL CALL.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. March 21, 2016 And March 24, 2016 – Special
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. 15. Public Hearing Continued. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
7.
Council Bill 2016-056. (McClure)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to make application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds under the Consolidated Plan, to accept CDBG and HOME funds; to enter into any necessary agreements to carry out the grants; to exercise any and all powers necessary to implement selected projects; and to select projects for funding for the City of Springfield Fiscal Year 2016-2017; and reaffirming the Community Development Objectives and Priorities set out in “Exhibit C.” (Staff and Citizen Advisory Committee for Community Development recommend approval.)
Documents: 2016-056.PDF
8.
Council Bill 2016-057. (Ferguson)
A general ordinance amending Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.62 acres of property generally located at 540 & 550 East Chestnut Expressway from an HM, Heavy Manufacturing District to a GR, General Retail District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: William P. Brandt Properties, LLC; 540 & 550 East Chestnut Expressway; Z-2-2016.)
Documents: 2016-057.PDF
9.
Council Bill 2016-058. (Schilling)
A special ordinance authorizing the issuance of Conditional Use Permit No.420 to allow a brewery within a CC, Center City District generally located at 522 West McDaniel Street.
Documents: 2016-058.PDF
10.
Council Bill 2016-059. (McClure)
A general ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Springfield City Code, known as the Land Development Code, Article III, Division IV, Subdivision III, Section 36-425(7), Design Requirements, of the COM, Commercial Street District in the Zoning Ordinance to clarify Blaine Street Frontage and new construction requirements.
Documents: 2016-059.PDF
11.
Council Bill 2016-060. (Fishel)
A general ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Springfield, Missouri City Code, known as the Land Development Code, by adding a new section, to be known as Section 36-336, Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Procedure, to Article III, Division 3, Subdivision I.
Documents: 2016-060.PDF
12.
Council Bill 2016-061. (Fisk)
A general ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Springfield City Code, known as the Land Development Code, Article III, Zoning Regulations, Division 3, Administration, Enforcement, and Review, Subdivision II, Commissions and Boards, Section 36-350, Planning and Zoning Commission, subsection (1), Composition of Commission.
Documents: 2016-061.PDF
13.
Council Bill 2016-062. (Fulnecky)
A general ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Springfield City Code, known as the Land Development Code, Article III, Zoning Regulations, Division 3, Administration, Enforcement, and Review, Subdivision II, Commissions and Boards, Section 36-353, Landmarks Board by amending subsection (3), Terms of membership.
Documents: 2016-062.PDF
14.
Council Bill 2016-063. (Schilling)
A special ordinance declaring the area generally located along the east side of South Market Avenue, between West Mount Vernon Street and West Harrison Street, as a blighted area pursuant to the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority Law. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) recommends denial. Staff recommends approval.)
Documents: 2016-063.PDF
15.
Council Bill 2016-068. (Hosmer) Public Hearing Continued. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Real Estate Transfer Agreement with BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), to transfer certain property underlying the West Wye Connector project (the “Project”) to BNSF, and finding that the Project supports the public purposes of improving public safety, providing a more efficient rail system, and promoting economic development in central Springfield.
Documents: 2016-068.PDF
16.
RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
17.
Council Bill 2016-074. (Fisk)
A resolution amending the Transportation Plan element of the Springfield-Greene County Comprehensive Plan of the City of Springfield, Missouri, by adopting new Figures 20-2 and 20-9 to update the Major Thoroughfare Plan. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
Documents: 2016-074.PDF
18.
EMERGENCY BILLS.
19.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
20.
GRANTS.
21.
AMENDED BILLS.
22.
COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
23.
FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On..
24.
Council Bill 2016-075. (Burnett)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, Missouri, to enter into an agreement with Missouri State University (MSU), Greene County, and the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks (WCO) to participate in supporting and implementing Project Water Education for Teachers (WET), a water quality education program for Springfield and Greene County, Missouri.
Documents: 2016-075.PDF
25.
Council Bill 2016-076. (Fisk)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code by repealing language contained in Chapter 98 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article I in General, Section 98-8 Outdoor Sculptures; and adding new regulations for Sculpture Walk.
Documents: 2016-076.PDF
26.
PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Mr. Phillip Benton wishes to address City Council.
27.
NEW BUSINESS.
Refer to the Plans and Policies Committee the issue of public notification and remediation costs in conjunction with the use of coal tar parking lot sealant.
28.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
29.
MISCELLANEOUS.
30.
CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. See Item #3.
31.
Council Bill 2016-077. (Ferguson)
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), to share costs associated with the improvement of both Route EE and North Airport Boulevard.
Documents: 2016-077.PDF
32.
Council Bill 2016-078. (Fishel)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an addendum to contract number 2015-0720 with Environmental Works, Inc., to install and maintain one additional monitoring well on public right-of-way to monitor groundwater conditions at no cost to the City.
Documents: 2016-078.PDF
33.
Council Bill 2016-079. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for the Mt. Vernon Street Widening (Orchard Crest Avenue to Suburban Avenue) project, Plan No. 2013PW0039T; accepting the bid of Hartman and Company, Inc., for that project; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder.
Documents: 2016-079.PDF
34.
Council Bill 2016-080. (Burnett)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1102 North Rogers Avenue to Affording Housing Action Board for $12,500 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.
Documents: 2016-080.PDF
35.
Council Bill 2016-081. (Burnett)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1410 East Pacific Street to Affordable Housing Action Board for $12,500 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.
Documents: 2016-081.PDF
36.
CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item #3.
37.
Council Bill 2016-082. (Ferguson)
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, by purchase or condemnation thereof, for Sanitary Sewer District No. 182 of Section No. 16 of the main sewers of the City, located in the general vicinity of West Bypass and Division Street; 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.
Documents: 2016-082.PDF
38.
CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.
39.
Council Bill 2016-066. (Burnett)
A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for the Stormwater Improvements Atlantic Street (West of Glenstone Avenue) project, Plan No. 2015PW0005WT, accepting the bid of Hartman and Company, Inc., for that project; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder.
Documents: 2016-066.PDF
40.
Council Bill 2016-067. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance declaring the necessity to condemn right-of-way over, under, and through the property located at 1705 North Colgate Avenue for the Homeland Subdivision Stormwater Improvement Project.
Documents: 2016-067.PDF
41.
Council Bill 2016-069. (Fulnecky)
A special ordinance approving the final development plan of Planned Development District No. 228 Amended, Lot 21, generally located at 1320 East McClernon Street (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
Documents: 2016-069.PDF
42.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
43.
ADJOURN.
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