City Council Meeting – December 14, 2020
City Council Chambers
Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville
Agenda
City Council Meeting
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ROLL CALL.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES. NOVEMBER 30, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND DECEMBER 8, 2020 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
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FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST NOTIFY THE CITY CLERK BY 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020.
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT, PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
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SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-281 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the Bolivar Apartments Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Staff recommend approval.)
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Council Bill 2020-282 (McGull)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the Cedarbrook Apartments Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Staff recommend approval.)
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Council Bill 2020-283 (Schilling)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the Dogwood Apartments Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Staff recommends denial on the basis of blight.)
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Council Bill 2020-284 (McGull)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the Glenwood Apartments Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Staff recommend approval.)
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Council Bill 2020-285 (McGull)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the East High Street Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Staff recommends denial.)
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Council Bill 2020-286 (McGull)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the North Delaware Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Staff recommends denial.)
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Council Bill 2020-287 (Schilling)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the South Weaver Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Staff recommends denial.)
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Council Bill 2020-288 (Schilling)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the West Sunset Street Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Staff recommends denial.)
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Council Bill 2020-289 (McGull)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the Villa Marie Apartments Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Staff recommends denial.)
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Council Bill 2020-290 (Lear, Schilling, Fisk, And Simpson)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 4, “Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System,” by repealing Section 2-477, “Reduction of disability benefits when beneficiary is gainfully employed.” (Recommended by the Finance and Administration Committee.)
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Council Bill 2020-291 (Referendum Petition)
A general ordinance repealing General Ordinance 6614, said ordinance being entitled, “Amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning 4.2 acres of property, generally located at 3503, 3521, 3527, and 3535 South Lone Pine Avenue from R-SF, Single-family Residential, GR, General Retail, and LB, Limited Business District to Planned Development No. 374; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map.”
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Council Bill 2020-292 (Referendum Petition)
A special ordinance calling an election on August 3, 2021, in the City of Springfield, Missouri, to submit to the qualified voters a question as to whether or not to approve General Ordinance 6614, passed by City Council on September 21, 2020, said ordinance being entitled, “Amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning 4.2 acres of property, generally located at 3503, 3521, 3527, and 3535 South Lone Pine Avenue from R-SF, Single-family Residential, GR, General Retail, and LB, Limited Business District to Planned Development No. 374; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map”; and declaring an emergency.
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Council Bill 2020-293 (Ollis)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 46, ‘Elections,’ by repealing Section 46-6, ‘Campaign Finance,’ in its entirety.
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RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-298 (Ollis)
A resolution extending the declaration of an economic and housing access calamity for the purpose of continuing to allow service providers to provide food and lodging for the working poor and unemployed in the community; and providing a term for same.
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Council Bill 2020-299 (McClure)
A resolution recognizing the many partners who worked together to produce and stage the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Holiday Show in a safe and effective manner, while bringing joy to the community and providing a safe outlet for children to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy the downtown lights.
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Council Bill 2020-300 (McClure)
A resolution readopting the City of Springfield’s Legislative Priorities as amended for 2021; and repealing Resolution 10537.
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EMERGENCY BILLS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-301 (Council)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 58, ‘Health and Sanitation,’ by readopting and revising Article XIII, ‘COVID-19 pandemic,’ which adds regulations related to Face Coverings, occupancy limits, and physical distancing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic; and declaring an emergency pursuant to City Charter Section 2.12.
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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. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-302 (Hosmer)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept additional Community Development Block Grant funds allocated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act emergency funding and to enter into any necessary agreements and exercise all powers necessary to select and implement any projects for funding; amending the Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program; amending the budget of the City’s Department of Planning and Development for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 in the amount of $1,122,015; directing staff to provide Economic Development Business Assistance as a forgivable loan; directing staff to expedite the provision of services by amending existing City contracts; and declaring that this Ordinance qualifies as a one-reading bill pursuant to City Charter Section 2.16(25). (Staff recommend approval.)
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FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-303 (McGull)
A special ordinance approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the City and Southern Missouri Professional Fire Fighters Local 152, the Bargaining Unit of the Springfield Fire Department; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and deliver the Collective Bargaining Agreement on behalf of the City to the Bargaining Unit.
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Council Bill 2020-304 (Fisk)
A special ordinance approving the First Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the City and the Bargaining Unit of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 753 affiliated with the AFL-CIO; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and deliver the First Amendment on behalf of the City to the Bargaining Unit.
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Council Bill 2020-305 (Schilling)
A special ordinance approving the Third Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Springfield Police Officers’ Association, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 22; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and deliver the Third Amendment on behalf of the City to the Bargaining Unit.
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Council Bill 2020-306 (Ferguson)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1, Section 2.92, known as the ‘Salary Ordinance,’ relating to salary grades for various job titles within the City service as contained in the Professional, Administrative and Technical Schedules by making provision for eight new job titles; providing pay adjustments for employees on the Professional, Administrative and Technical Schedules and Crafts, Trades and Labor Non-Union Schedule and for certain non-union salary grades in the Fire Protection and Law Enforcement Schedules; and amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget of the City.
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PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Dee Wampler wishes to address City Council.
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NEW BUSINESS.
The City Manager Recommends the following appointment to the Springfield-Greene County Park Board: Susan Turner with term to expire June 1, 2021.
The City Manager Recommends the following appointment to the Springfield-Greene County Park Board: Leslie Carrier with term to expire June 1, 2023.
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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 2020-307 (Lear)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a grant in the amount of $1,861 from the Stephen and Helen G. Sedora Charitable Trust, to provide free smoke alarms and batteries for the hearing impaired; and amending the budget for the Fire Department for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
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CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2020-308 (Simpson)
A resolution adopting the 2020-2025 Greene County Hazard Mitigation Plan as required by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
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CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2020-294 (Simpson)
A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Green Corners, generally located at 4625 South Biloxi Avenue, upon the filing and recording of a final plat which substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with all the terms of this Ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.) (By: Robert Green; 4625 Biloxi Avenue; Preliminary Plat of Green Corners.)
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Council Bill 2020-295 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Kramer West 2nd Addition, generally located at 3638 West Division Street, upon the filing and recording of a final plat which substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with all the terms of this Ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.) (By: Kramer Enterprises Division, LLC; 3638 West Division Street; Preliminary Plat of Kramer West 2nd Addition.)
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Council Bill 2020-296 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Scott-Farmer Addition, generally located at 1633 West Scott Street, upon the filing and recording of a final plat which substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with all the terms of this Ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.) (By: RAL Property Management, LLC; 1633 West Scott Street, Preliminary Plat of Scott-Farmer Addition.)
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Board Confirmations.
Confirm the following appointment to the Board of Equalization: Courtney Pinkham-Martin with term to expire April 1, 2021.
Confirm the following reappointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development: David Carr and Brandy McShane with terms to expire May 1, 2023.
Confirms the following appointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development: Cynthia “Abby” Rea and Jenna deJong with terms to expire May 1, 2022.
Confirm the following appointment to the Citizens’ Tax Oversight Committee: Kenneth Williams with term to expire May 1, 2022.
Confirm the following reappointments to the Landmarks Board: Randall Allen and Adam Letterman with terms to expire November 1, 2023.
Confirm the following reappointments to the Personnel Board: Stephanie Appleby, Diana Day, and Philip Pulliam with terms to expire March 1, 2023.
Confirm the following appointments to the Personnel Board: Erica Cook and Tyler Tooley with terms to expire March 1, 2021.
Confirm the following reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission: Natalie Broekhoven and Britton Jobe with terms to expire January 1, 2025.
Confirm the following appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission: Zeke Hall, Kuleya Bruce, Bruce Colony, and Carl Knuckles with terms to expire January 1, 2025.
Confirm the following reappointment to the Police Officers’ & Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees: James “Mike” Bridges with term to expire April 30, 2023.
Confirm the following appointment to the Police Officers’ & Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees: Andy Stewart with term to expire April 30, 2023.
Confirm the following reappointment to the Public Building Corporation: Austin Simpson with term to expire September 1, 2026.
Confirm the following reappointment to the Public Housing Authority: Rusty Worley with term to expire April 11, 2024.
Confirm the following reappointments to the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.: Bob Belote and Joe Wadkins with terms to expire January 1, 2024.
Confirm the following appointment to the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.: Brad Beattie with term to expire January 1, 2024.
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
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