on March 11, 2014

City Council Meeting – March 10, 2014

Council Meeting Agenda
March 10, 2014 – 6:30 p.m.

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  1. ROLL CALL.
  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. –February 24, 2014
  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. Swear in Dr. David Knox to the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations.
  6. COUNCIL BILL 2014-052.     (Seifried) A resolution recognizing Tri Minh Nguyen for 27.7 years of dedicated service as an employee of the City of Springfield.
  7. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE FEBRUARY 24, 2014 MEETING.
  8. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE.    CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN EXCEPT ITEM NO. 12.  PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.  CITIZENS MAY SPEAK.  MAY BE VOTED ON.
  9. COUNCIL BILL 2014-033.     (Rushefsky)A general ordinance amending Urban Conservation District No. 2 and General Ordinance Nos. 3645 and 5083, related to Area D, locally known as the National Avenue Corridor Area of the Rountree Urban Conservation District, and the Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning an area generally consisting of the properties on the east side of the 600 to 900 blocks of South National Avenue.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)  (By:  Executive Board of Missouri Baptist Convention c/o Tim Leek; East side of the 600-900 blocks South National Avenue; Z-4-2014.)
  10. COUNCIL BILL 2014-034.     (Rushefsky)A special ordinance authorizing the issuance of “Use Permit 410” to permit a retail sales use at 852 South National Avenue within the Rountree Urban Conservation District No. 2, Area D, on certain conditions.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
  11. COUNCIL BILL 2014-037.     (Burlison)A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 1.61 acres of property, generally located at 934 East Webster Street, from R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, and Planned Development District No. 38 to a Planned Development District No. 344.  (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)  (By:  Timmons Temple Church of God; 934 East Webster Street; Planned Development 344.)
  12. COUNCIL BILL 2014-038.     (Compton)     PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.  CITIZENS MAY SPEAK.  MAY BE VOTED ON.   A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 20 acres of property, generally located at 1800 West Republic Street, from a GR, General Retail District, and R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, to a GR, General Retail District, and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 66.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)  (By:  Groover and Warner Trust; 1800 West Republic Street; Z-1-2014 & Conditional Overlay District No. 66.)
  13. COUNCIL BILL 2014-040.     (Stephens)
    A special ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery by the City of Springfield, Missouri of Special Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A in a principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund the Series 2002 Refunded Bonds and the Series 2004 Refunded Bonds (as defined below); 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.
  14. COUNCIL BILL 2014-041.     (Fisk)A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 10, Alcoholic Beverages, Article II, Licenses, by amending Section 10-33, Qualifications of licensees; Section 10-37, Premises near schools, parks or churches; and Section 10-63, Minimum distance between licensed premises.
  15. RESOLUTIONS.     CITIZENS MAY SPEAK.  MAY BE VOTED ON.
  16. COUNCIL BILL 2014-053.     (Compton)A resolution granting a new liquor license that includes Sunday sales to Dunlop Foods, LLC. dba McSalty’s (Midtown), located at 307 South Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, Missouri.
  17. COUNCIL BILL 2014-054.     (Compton)A resolution granting a liquor license to Thomas & Pritchett, LLC. dba 307, located at 307 Park Central East, Springfield, Missouri, to expand their liquor license to include an outdoor patio area in front of the establishment (54 square feet, running east to west on the south side of building).
  18. EMERGENCY BILLS.   
  19. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.  
  20. GRANTS.    CITIZENS MAY SPEAK.  MAY BE VOTED ON.
  21. COUNCIL BILL 2014-055.     (Stephens)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Supplemental Agreement to Airport Aid Agreement between the City and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) providing for grant funds under Section 305.230, RSMo., to the City, by and through the Springfield-Branson National Airport (Airport) in the amount of $5,090,060 to pay for the General Aviation Apron Re-construction at the Airport, and amending the budget of the Airport in the amount of $5,090,060.
  22. COUNCIL BILL 2014-056.     (Carroll)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept federal grant funds in the amount of $715,000 from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) through the Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant Program for the South Creek Restoration Project; to exercise any and all powers to obtain such funding and carry out the identified activities; and amending the budget of the Department of Public Works, for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, in the amount of $715,000 to appropriate the grant funds.
  23. AMENDED BILLS.
  24. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.    CITIZENS MAY SPEAK.  NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
  25. COUNCIL BILL 2014-057.     (Hosmer)A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Article I, Zoning Ordinance, Section 6-1200, Division VI, Design and Development Standards, by amending Sections 6-1208 and 6-1209 of said Division, to provide for a change to bufferyard requirements between some non-residential zoning districts, alternatives for perimeter landscaping, and allow a reduction in required open space for alternative green building practices.  (The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
  26. FIRST READING BILLS.
  27. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
  28. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS. 
  29. Mr. Edgar Hagens wishes to address City Council.
  30. Ms. Beverly Fruits wishes to address City Council.
  31. Ms. Shelly Sanders wishes to address City Council.
  32. NEW BUSINESS. 
  33. The Mayor recommends the following appointments to the Traffic Advisory Board:  Perry Elkins with term to expire April 1, 2015; Matt Collier with term to expire April 1, 2016; and Buck Van Hooser with term to expire April 1, 2017.
  34. The Mayor recommends the following reappointment to the Traffic Advisory Board:  Scott Pearson with term to expire April 1, 2017.
  35. The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Tree City USA Citizen Advisory Committee:  Earl Niewald with term to expire December 1, 2016.
  36. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development:  Diana Day with term to expire May 1, 2017.
  37. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Landmarks Board:  Nancy Crandall with term to expire November 1, 2017.
  38. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission:  Melissa Cox and David Shuler with terms to expire January 1, 2017.
  39. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission: Jason Ray with term to expire January 1, 2017.
  40. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Personnel Board:  Stephen Makoski with term to expire March 1, 2017.
  41. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointments to the Personnel Board:  Carey Coonis and Thomas Whitson with terms to expire March 1, 2017.
  42. Report on referendum petition filed with City Clerk on February 27, 2014.
  43. MISCELLANEOUS.
  44. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS.      SEE ITEM # 3.
  45. COUNCIL BILL 2014-058.     (Rushefsky) 
     A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Municipal Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) for the purpose of constructing pedestrian accommodations along portions of Business Route 65 (Glenstone Avenue), from Walnut Street to Battlefield Road, and along Route D (Sunshine Street), from Glenstone Avenue to Blackman Road, designated as MHTC Job No. J8S3024.  
  46. COUNCIL BILL 2014-059.     (Seifried)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a License Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) to allow users of the North Jordan Creek Greenway Trail (Trail) to cross MHTC property along the Business Loop 44 (Chestnut Expressway) bridge, west of Sherman Avenue.
  47. COUNCIL BILL 2014-060.     (Compton) 
     A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with Greene County, Missouri (County) for the purpose of funding all necessary improvements to widen Republic Street between Golden Avenue and Scenic Avenue (Republic Street Project) to a five-lane curb and gutter section with sidewalks.
  48. COUNCIL BILL 2014-061.     (Compton)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 as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Sunshine Crossing, generally located on the south side of the 3200 to 3300 blocks of West Sunshine Street, 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. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)
  49. COUNCIL BILL 2014-062.     (Burlison) 
     A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 18, Animals, Article II, Dogs, Cats and Ferrets, Section 18-55, Holding and disposition of impounded dogs, by deleting Section 18-55(3). 
  50. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS.      SEE ITEM # 3.
  51. COUNCIL BILL 2014-063.     (Seifried)
    A resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Historic City Hall Rotunda Windows project and accepting the bid of Pishny Real Estate Services LLC, dba Pishny Restoration Services for that project.
  52. COUNCIL BILL 2014-064.     (Compton)
    A resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Jordan Valley Exposition Center Roof Repair project and accepting the bid of MTS Contracting, Inc., for that project.
  53. COUNCIL BILL 2014-065.     (Fishel)A resolution approving the plans and specifications for the construction of Upper Ward Branch Stormwater National Plaza Detention Improvements, Plan Nos. 2013PW0054WE and 2013PW0054S, and accepting the bid of Hartman & Company, Inc., for that project.
  54. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS.     CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN.  MAY BE VOTED ON.
  55. COUNCIL BILL 2014-031.     (Hosmer)A general ordinance adopting the Official Zoning Map as provided for in Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, in a digital format and providing for the approved archival form. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)
  56. COUNCIL BILL 2014-032.     (Fishel)A special ordinance authorizing the issuance of “Use Permit 409” to permit a columbarium as an accessory use to a Church located at 2751 East Galloway Street in an R-SF, Single-Family Residential District on certain conditions.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
  57. COUNCIL BILL 2014-035.     (Seifried)A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 16 acres of property, generally located at 3326 North Farm Road 143, from an R-SF, Single-Family Residential District to a GI, Governmental and Institutional Use District. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)  (By:  Springfield-Greene County Parks Board; 3326 North Farm Road 143; Z-2-2014.) 
  58. COUNCIL BILL 2014-036.     (Fishel)A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 7.627 acres of property, generally located at 4228 South National Avenue, from a Planned Development District No. 84, 2nd Amendment, to a GR, General Retail District. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)  (By:  AGI Acquisition IV, LLC; 4228 South National Avenue; Z-03-2014.) 
  59. COUNCIL BILL 2014-039.     (Carroll)A special ordinance amending the General Fund budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri, for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, by appropriating the surplus fund balance and increasing expenses in the amount of $1,431,686.
  60. COUNCIL BILL 2014-042.     (Compton)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept additional funding from Greene County for public health services; and amending the budget of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department (SGCHD) for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 in the amount of $126,030 to appropriate the funds.
  61. COUNCIL BILL 2014-043.     (Council)A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, City Council, Section 2-38. Order of Business, by arranging the order of business on the Council Agenda to allow the second reading of Council bills for Council discussion and vote to be presented before the first reading of new Council bills not on the consent agenda and opened for discussion.
  62. COUNCIL BILL 2014-044.     (Fisk)A general ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2‑92 of the Springfield City Code, known as the Salary Ordinance, relating to the salary rate and pay grade for various job titles within the City of Springfield (City) for the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, as contained in the Professional, Administrative and Technical (PAT) salary schedules, by adding two new job titles, Animal Shelter Coordinator (PAT 5) and Animal Shelter Assistant (PAT 3).  
  63. COUNCIL BILL 2014-045.     (Seifried)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Road Relinquishment Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) to accept a quit-claim deed for a parcel of excess right-of-way on Chestnut Street and Sherman Avenue, as a part of the construction improvements to the intersection of Chestnut Expressway and Sherman Avenue, designated as MoDOT Project No. J8P2230.
  64. COUNCIL BILL 2014-046.     (Seifried)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Road Relinquishment Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) to accept a quit-claim deed for two parcels of excess right-of-way on Chestnut Street at Drury Lane. 
  65. COUNCIL BILL 2014-047.     (Fishel)A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of the public streets and easements as shown on the Preliminary Plat of National Commons Condominiums, generally located at 4109 South 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.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)
  66. COUNCIL BILL 2014-048.     (Fishel)
    A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of the public streets and easements as shown on the Preliminary Plat of TerraGreen Condominiums Phase II, generally located at 2305 South Blackman Road, 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.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend that City Council accept the public streets and easements.) 
  67. Confirm the following appointment to the Traffic Advisory Board:  Julia Gentle with term to expire April 1, 2016.
  68. Confirm the following reappointment to the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority:  Ron Tappan with term to expire March 1, 2018.

    ***END OF CONSENT AGENDAS***

  69. ADJOURN.