City Council Meeting – February 10, 2020
Upcoming Council Meeting Agenda
February 10, 2020 6:30 p.m.
Speakers must sign up with the City Clerk to speak to an issue on the agenda. Speakers are to limit their remarks to three to five minutes.
Note: Sponsorship does not denote Council member approval or support.
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ROLL CALL.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES. January 27, 2020 City Council Meeting, And February 4, 2020 Special City Council Meeting.
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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.
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CITY MANAGER 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 2019-104. (Schilling, Hosmer, Ollis, And Simpson) Tabled At The October 21, 2019 City Council Meeting To The February 10, 2020 City Council Meeting.
A general ordinance adopting Springfield City Code Chapter 70, ‘Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations,’ Article XVIII, ‘Short-Term Loan Establishments,’ to establish regulations for short-term loan establishments, including a permit requirement and registration fee.
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Council Bill 2019-104. Substitute No. 1. (McClure) Tabled At The October 21, 2020 City Council Meeting To The February 10, 2020 City Council Meeting.
A general ordinance adopting Springfield City Code Chapter 70, ‘Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations,’ Article XVIII, ‘Short-Term Loan Establishments,’ to establish regulations for short-term loan establishments.
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Council Bill 2019-252. (Ollis, Lear, And McGull) Tabled At The January 13, 2020 City Council Meeting To The February 10, 2020 Council Meeting.
A general ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Springfield City Code, known as the ‘Land Development Code,’ by repealing Article VII, ‘International Property Maintenance Code,’ in its entirety, and enacting a new Article VII, ‘International Property Maintenance Code.’ (Recommended by Plans and Policies Committee.)
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Council Bill 2020-020. (Lear, Fisk, Schilling, And Simpson)
A general ordinance amending the Fee Schedule for certain City services as provided in the Springfield City Code, by making such adjustments as provided in the attached “Evaluation of Charges for Municipal Services;” and adopting new fees for certain City services. (The Finance and Administration Committee recommends approval.)
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Council Bill 2020-021. (Ollis)
A special ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery by the City of Springfield, Missouri, of Special Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2020, in a principal amount not to exceed $19,000,000, for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs related to improvements to the city’s stormwater system and certain fire stations and public works buildings; amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget of the City in the amount of $19,000,000; 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.
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RESOLUTIONS.
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EMERGENCY BILLS.
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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
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GRANTS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-022. (Hosmer)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a pass-through Trade and Economic Transition-National Dislocated Worker Grant in the amount of $154,000 from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to create a registered apprenticeship training model; to enter into necessary agreements to carry out the grant; amending the budget for the Department of Workforce Development for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 in the amount of $154,000 to appropriate the grant funds; and declaring that this bill qualifies for approval in one reading.
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Council Bill 2020-023. (Ollis)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation in the amount of $35,000.00, to support native plant establishment and enhancement for the Fassnight Creek Naturalization at the Springfield Art Museum Project; entering into a Cooperative Agreement with the Missouri Department of Conservation; amending the budget of the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 in the amount of $35,000.00 to appropriate the grant funds; and declaring that this bill qualifies for approval in one reading.
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AMENDED BILLS.
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COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-024. (Simpson)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning 0.69 acres of property, generally located at 3750 South Campbell Avenue, from HC, Highway Commercial district to GR, General Retail district; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.) (By: TRB Kickapoo, LLC; 3750 South Campbell Avenue; Z-1-2020.)
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Council Bill 2020-025. (Schilling)
A special ordinance granting Conditional Use Permit No. 441 for the purpose of authorizing an automotive service garage to operate within the GR, General Retail, district located at 216 West Weaver Road as a conditional use. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: McKeen Trust, LLC; 216 West Weaver Road; Conditional Use Permit 441.)
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Council Bill 2020-026. (Fisk)
A general ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the City Code, Article III, ‘Zoning Regulations,’ Section 36-451 for the purpose of allowing the provision of cosmetology services as a permitted home occupation. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.)
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Council Bill 2020-027. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance vacating a portion of public right-of-way located in the 200 block of East Phelps Street upon the occurrence of certain conditions. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.) (By: Board of Governors of Missouri State University; 200 blk East Phelps Street; Vacation 814.)
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FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2019-279. (Ferguson) Tabled At The December 16, 2019 City Council Meeting To The February 10, 2020 City Council Meeting.
A general ordinance amending Chapter 40 of the City Code, Article II, ‘Workable Program,’ Section 40-15; for the purpose of modifying the Workable Program’s requirements regarding Payments in Lieu of Taxes.
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Amended Council Bill 2019-252. Substitute No. 1. (Hosmer) Amended And Tabled At The January 27, 2020 City Council Meeting To The February 10, 2020 City Council Meeting.
A general ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Springfield City Code, known as the ‘Land Development Code,’ by repealing Article VII, ‘International Property Maintenance Code,’ in its entirety, and enacting a new Article VII, ‘International Property Maintenance Code.’
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Council Bill 2020-007. (Hosmer) Tabled At The January 27, 2020 City Council Meeting To The February 10, 2020 City Council Meeting.
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 26, ‘Buildings and Building Regulations,’ Article III, ‘Dangerous, Blighted and Nuisance Building Code,’ Subsection 26-62(5), to better define “open;” and Subsection 26-62(12), to add the property maintenance code to other listed codes.
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Council Bill 2020-028. (Hosmer)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri, doing business as “SpringNet” and the City of Springfield, Missouri, to allow alternate methods for permitting and cost recovery for work on City rights-of-way associated with a large, specialized project known as the SpringNet Fiber Optic Expansion Project.
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Council Bill 2020-029. (Fisk)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into an addendum to the annual agreement with the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., executed on July 30, 2019; and amending the City’s budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 in the amount of $250,000, for the purpose of reflecting current and projected operational changes.
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Council Bill 2020-030. (Ollis)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Cost Share Agreement between the City of Springfield, Missouri, The Board of Governors of Missouri State University and the Vecino Group for the purpose of apportionment of costs for stormwater improvements through the “Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurships and Arts Commons” development area. (Staff Recommends Approval.)
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PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Josephine Grace wishes to address City Council.
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NEW BUSINESS.
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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 2020-031. (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 Magers Crossroads at 65, generally located at 3525 East Battlefield Road, 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.)
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CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2020-032. (McClure)
A resolution confirming the reappointment of John Heitz, Robert Lowe, Jr., and Carl Price to the Southern Hills Community Improvement District Board of Directors. (Staff recommends approval.)
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CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS.
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
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