City Council Meeting – July 11, 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
July 11, 2016 – 6:30 p.m.
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1.
ROLL CALL.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. June 27, 2016
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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 Except Items No. 7 And No. 15. Item No. 7 Was Amended At The June 27, 2016 City Council Meeting. For Item No. 7, Public Hearing On The Amendment Is Being Carried Over. Citizens May Speak To Amendment Only. May Be Voted On. For Item No. 15, Public Hearing Being Held. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
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Amended Council Bill 2016-059. (McClure) Citizens May Speak To Amendment Only. May Be Voted On.
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.
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Council Bill 2016-147. (Hosmer) May Be Removed From The Table.
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Section 2-504(b)(14) to limit the insurance requirements for special events held on public property to $1,000,000.00; including a severability clause, savings clause, and declaring an emergency.
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Council Bill 2016-148. (Schilling)
A special ordinance approving the mapping of the East West Arterial, generally located between US Highway 65 and Riverbluff Boulevard to Kissick Avenue, pursuant to Section 11.10 of the City Charter of the City of Springfield, Missouri in order to preserve right-of-way for future public street improvements for five years. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)
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Council Bill 2016-150. (Ferguson)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.89 acres of property, generally located at 1215 and 1225 North Benton Avenue, from a Planned Development No. 348 with the Mid-Town Urban Conservation District No. 3 Area E to a Planned Development District No. 348 Amendment 1 with the Mid-Town Urban Conservation District No. 3 Area E; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Mike and Hannah Textor; 1215 and 1225 North Benton Avenue; Planned Development 348 Amendment 1.)
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Council Bill 2016-149. (Fishel)
A special ordinance amending the Historic Patterson House Redevelopment Plan and declaring its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare. (Planning and Zoning Commission, the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and Staff recommend approval.)
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Council Bill 2016-151. (Fulnecky)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 1.1 acres of property, generally located at 2350 North Clifton Avenue, from LI, Light Industrial District, to an IC, Industrial Commercial District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Springfield Mo. Association of Fire Fighters; 2350 North Clifton Avenue; Z-8-2016.)
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Council Bill 2016-152. (Schilling)
A special ordinance authorizing the issuance of Conditional Use Permit No. 424 to allow a nursing and retirement home within the R-MD, Medium-density Multi-family Residential District, generally located at 2800 South Fort Avenue. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.)
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Council Bill 2016-153. (Fulnecky)
A special ordinance approving the plans and bid specifications, and accepting the bid of Landfill Drilling and Piping Specialists, LLC in the amount of $440,925.90 for installation of Phase V of the Gas Collection & Control System Expansion at the Springfield Sanitary Landfill; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget of the Environmental Services Department for the Solid Waste Fund in the amount of $485,000 for construction of this project and reimbursement from City Utilities based on a previously approved Memorandum of Understanding #2005-0937.
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Council Bill 2016-154. (McClure) Public Hearing Will Be Held. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into agreements with RSM US LLP, to provide professional auditing services to the City and to The Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System for fiscal years 2016 through 2020.
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Council Bill 2016-155. (Fisk)
A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for the Turner Street Drainage Improvements from Lyon Avenue to Boonville Avenue Project, Plan No. 2014PW0029SWT, 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.
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RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2016-160. (McClure)
A resolution authorizing Mayor Bob Stephens to travel to Orlando, Florida to represent the City of Springfield and the Greene County Mayor’s Association during the 2016 Association of Public-Safety Communications (APCO) International Conference.
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Council Bill 2016-161. (Stephens)
A resolution accepting the report from Kevin O’Keefe addressing the facts regarding Councilwoman Kristi Fulnecky’s business license taxes.
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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 2016-162. (Burnett)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the United States Department of Justice and to enter into an interlocal agreement with Greene County, outlining the division of the grant funds; amending the budget for the Springfield Police Department for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 in the amount of $151,450; and declaring that this bill qualifies for approval on one reading.
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AMENDED BILLS.
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COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
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FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2016-163. (Schilling)
A special ordinance amending the operating budget in the General Fund for the City of Springfield, Missouri, for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, by increasing revenue and expenses in the amount of $658,335.89.
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Council Bill 2016-164. (Fulnecky)
A special ordinance amending the operating budget for various Special Revenue Funds for the City of Springfield, Missouri, for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, by increasing revenue and expenses in the amount of $801,278.79.
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Council Bill 2016-165. (Fulnecky)
A special ordinance amending the Park Board’s Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Operating Budget by increasing revenue and expenses in the amount of $600,000; and allocating appropriations between the Parks 2001 and 2006 Sales Tax Funds, respectively.
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Council Bill 2016-166. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for and accept an additional $500,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of providing supplemental funds for the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund and to enter into contracts to carry out the grant objectives; and amending the Department of Planning and Development budget for Fiscal Year 2017 in the amount of $500,000.
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Council Bill 2016-167. (Ferguson)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 106 – Traffic and Vehicles, Article II – Administration and Enforcement, Division 2 – Violations and Procedure Upon Arrest, to add Section 106-102 – City Agency Towing Authority.
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Council Bill 2016-168. (Fishel)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 106, Traffic and Vehicles, Article IV, In General Section 106-157, Flashing signals by adding a new subsection (3) pertaining to flashing yellow arrow signals.
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Council Bill 2016-169. (Hosmer)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 106, Traffic and Vehicles, Article VI Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division 3, Method of Parking, by amending Sections 106-295 and 106-298 to add language allowing reverse angle parking.
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Council Bill 2016-170. (Burnett)
A general ordinance amending Chapter 120, Wastewater Regulations, Article VI, Wastewater Charges and Rates, Section 120-247, Extra charges, of the Springfield City Code, by repealing Section 120-247(6) to maintain the existing surcharge for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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Council Bill 2016-171. (Fisk)
A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for Sanitary Sewers for District 38 of Section 1 – Aerial Sanitary Sewer Replacement, accepting the bid of Hamilton & Dad, Inc., for that project and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract for said improvement.
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Council Bill 2016-172. (Hosmer)
A special ordinance authorizing the City of Springfield, Missouri, to enter into Schedule of Equipment No. 5, which will become a part of its existing Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement, the proceeds of which will be used to pay the costs of acquiring equipment for the Parks Department, to do all things necessary to carry out the lease-purchase transaction, including the execution of certain documents in connection therewith; and amending the budget of the Parks Department for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 in the amount of not to exceed $490,000.
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PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
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NEW BUSINESS.
As per RSMo. 109.230 (4), City records that are on file in the City Clerk’s office and have met the retention schedule will be destroyed in compliance with the guidelines established by the Secretary of State’s office.
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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 2016-173. (McClure)
A special ordinance authorizing the City of Springfield, Missouri staff to proceed with condemnation of certain right(s)-of-way over, under, and through the properties located at 2738 East Kearney Street and 2808 East Kearney Street to proceed with Sanitary Sewer District 17 of Section 26 (Kearney Street and Lurvey Avenue) Project #4PW5542, and to do all things necessary to carry out the acquisition of the necessary right(s)-of-way for said sewer project.
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Council Bill 2016-174. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Eighth Amendment to the 800 MHz Trunked Radio System Participation Agreement, Contract No. 2000-0182-07, to expand the license pool from 300 licenses to 600 licenses.
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CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2016-175. (McClure)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract between the City of Springfield and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, providing for a grant of funds under Section 305.230, RSMo, to the City, by and through the Springfield-Branson National Airport Board in the amount of $215,000.00 for air service marketing and promotion of the Springfield-Branson National Airport, and amending the budget of the Springfield-Branson National Airport Board in the amount of $238,889.00; and declaring that this bill qualifies for approval on one reading.
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CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2016-157. (Burnett)
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, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Paragon Court generally located at 2638 North National Avenue, 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. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)
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Council Bill 2016-158. (Burnett)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 711 East Jean Street to Barbara and Grant James for $8,000 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.
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BOARD CONFIRMATIONS.
Confirm the following appointment to the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority: Dr. Allen Grymes with term to expire March 1, 2019.
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
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ADJOURN.
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