City Council Meeting – July 1, 2019
| Ken McClure, Mayor | |
| Zone Councilmembers | General Councilmembers |
| Phyllis Ferguson, Zone 1 | Jan Fisk, General A |
| Abe McGull, 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
July 1, 2019 6:30 p.m.
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1.
ROLL CALL.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. June 3, 2019 And June 17, 2019 City Council Meetings, And June 18, 2019 And June 25, 2019 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 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.
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Council Bill 2019-142. (Ollis, Hosmer, Lear, And McGull)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 58, ‘Health and Sanitation,’ by adopting Article XII, ‘Tobacco 21 Act,’ in order to prohibit the sale of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products to anyone under 21 years of age; and amending Chapter 78, ‘Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions,’ by amending Section 78-5, ‘Sale of tobacco products to persons under 18 years of age,’ Section 78-6, ‘Sale of tobacco products through vending machines,’ and Section 78-7, ‘Packaging of tobacco products; distribution of free samples; manner of display and sale,” and moving said sections to Chapter 58 as part of the Tobacco 21 Act. (Recommended by Plans and Policies Committee.)
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Council Bill 2019-143. (Ollis, Hosmer, Lear, And McGull)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 78, ‘Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions’, by repealing Section 78-8, ‘Purchase or possession of tobacco products by persons under 18 years of age.’ (Recommended by Plans and Policies Committee.)
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Council Bill 2019-144. (Simpson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property generally located at 1809 East Crestview Street to Lacknothing Homes, LLC, for $71,500.00; and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.
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Council Bill 2019-145. (Simpson)
A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for Channel Improvements – East Woodgate Avenue; accepting the alternate bid of Hunter Chase & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $147,774.26, for the project; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder.
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Council Bill 2019-146. (Simpson)
A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for Stormwater Improvements Ravenwood Phase II; accepting the bid of Hunter Chase & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $767,712.00, for the project; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder.
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RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On. Council Bill 2019-141 Was Tabled At The June 17, 2019 City Council Meeting To The July 1, 2019 City Council Meeting.
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Council Bill 2019-141. Substitute No. 1. (McClure)
A resolution initiating amendments to the Springfield Land Development Code for the purpose of considering the procedures regarding the designation of Historic Sites, Historic Landmarks, Interior Landmarks, and Historic Districts and any additional amendments in Sections 36-353 and 36-404 which may be beneficial for City Council’s consideration; and directing the City Manager, or his designee, to prepare said amendments.
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Council Bill 2019-141. (McClure) Tabled At The June 17, 2019 City Council Meeting To The July 1, 2019 City Council Meeting.
A resolution initiating amendments to the Springfield Land Development Code to consider adding a requirement for owner consent or involvement on the designation of Historic Sites, Historic Landmarks, Interior Landmarks and Historic Districts.
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Council Bill 2019-152. (McGull)
A resolution granting a Short-Term Rental Type 2 Permit for the property generally located at 438 South Weller Avenue, for the purpose of allowing the establishment of a Short-Term Rental Type 2 pursuant to General Ordinance 6497.
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Council Bill 2019-153. (McGull)
A resolution granting a Short-Term Rental Type 2 Permit for the property generally located at 725 South Kickapoo Avenue, for the purpose of allowing the establishment of a Short-Term Rental Type 2 pursuant to General Ordinance 6497.
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Council Bill 2019-154. (Hosmer)
A resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development Transportation Discretionary Grant from the United States Department of Transportation in an amount of up to $25,000,000, which requires matching funds of 20 percent from non-federal sources.
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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.
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Council Bill 2019-155. (Schilling)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning 8.4 acres of property, generally located at 3145 South Campbell Avenue, from Planned Development 25, 4th Amendment to HC, Highway Commercial District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 175; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: South Campbell Investments, LLC; 3145 South Campbell Avenue; Z-14-2019 w/Conditional Overlay District No. 175.)
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Council Bill 2019-156. (Schilling)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning 6.18 acres of property, generally located at the 4900 block of South Campbell Avenue, from R-MD, Medium-density Multi-family Residential District, with Conditional Overlay District No. 152, to O-2, Office District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 176; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.) (By: A. Daniel Pinheiro; 4900 Block of South Campbell Avenue; Z-15-2019 w/COD No. 176.)
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Council Bill 2019-157. (Simpson)
A general ordinance 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 2915 South National Avenue, from Planned Development 26; Planned Development 26, 1st amendment; Planned Development 51; and R-SF, Single-Family Residential District to Planned Development 370. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.) (By: William C. Beall, Jr., Trust; 2915 South National Avenue; Planned Development 370.)
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FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2019-158. (Ollis)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an addendum to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and School District of Springfield R-12 for the purpose of sharing the costs of a third-party vendor to operate a school crossing guard program for one additional year.
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PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Mr. Bob Hill wishes to address City Council.
Mr. Andrew Hernandez wishes to address City Council.
Ms. Amy Champlin wishes to address City Council.29.
NEW BUSINESS.
The City Manager recommends the following appointments to the Airport Board: Paige Oxendine and Jay Titus with terms to expire June 1, 2022.30.
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 2019-159. (Schilling)
A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of South Campbell Addition, generally located at 3145 South Campbell Avenue, upon the filing and recording of a final plat that 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.
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CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2019-147. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 3140 West Lynn Street to Kelly and Chance Bailey for $500.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget.
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Council Bill 2019-148. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 2406 West Elm Street to Panfilo Garcia for $500.00; and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.
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Council Bill 2019-149. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 2444 North Benton Avenue to Trigg, LLC, for $15,100.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget.
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
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Possible Addition To City Council Agenda; However, A Determination Of Whether It Will Be Added Will Be Made By City Council At The Meeting.
CLOSED SESSION.
City Council will hold a closed meeting to discuss legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys pursuant to Section 610.021(1), RSMo.; and this meeting, record, and vote shall be closed and the City Council shall stand adjourned at the end of the closed session.
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