City Council Meeting – March 9, 2015

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March 9, 2015 – 6:30 p.m.

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1.

ROLL CALL.

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES. February 23, 2015

Documents: 02-23-2015.PDF

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.

CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

6.

SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.

7.

Council Bill 2015-034. (Compton)

A general ordinance amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 1, Section 1‑9, City Limits, by annexing approximately 39.13 acres of private property and 6.01 acres of MODOT and Greene County right-of-way into the City of Springfield, generally located at 3705 West Sunshine Street, more fully described in this ordinance, generally referenced as Annexation A-1-15; and amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 46, Section 46-1, Boundaries of wards, precincts, and council zones, by adding this property to the ward and precinct assigned by the County Clerk.

Documents: 2015-034.PDF

8.

Council Bill 2015-035. (Stephens)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Article I, Zoning Ordinance, Division IV, Subdivision 1, Residential Districts, Subsections 4-1002, 4-1102, 4-1202, 4-1302, 4-1402, and 4-1502; Subdivision 3, Commercial Districts, Subsections 4-3502 and 4-3503; Subdivision 4, Industrial Districts, Subsections 4-4002, 4-4102, 4-4202, and 4-4402, relating to churches and church accessory uses. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

Documents: 2015-035.PDF

9.

Council Bill 2015-036. (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.)

Documents: 2015-036.PDF

10.

Council Bill 2015-037. (Rushefsky)

A special ordinance approving the Termination of the Hickory Hills Marketplace Community Improvement District.

Documents: 2015-037.PDF

11.

Council Bill 2015-038. (Compton)

A special ordinance relinquishing a stormwater easement and a sanitary sewer easement both located generally on Lot 1 of Pioneer School Addition, at 211 North Main Avenue, in Springfield, Missouri. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

Documents: 2015-038.PDF

12.

Council Bill 2015-039. (Rushefsky)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 34.51 acres of property, generally located at 3429 East Chestnut Expressway, from a Planned Development District No. 336 to an HC, Highway Commercial District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 86 (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval).  (By:  The School District of Springfield R-12 and High Street Fundamentalist Baptist Church; 3429 East Chestnut Expressway; Z-05-2015 and Conditional Overlay District NO. 86.)

Documents: 2015-039.PDF

13.

Council Bill 2015-040. (Stephens)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 1.38 acres of property, generally located at 610 North Jefferson Avenue, from an HM, Heavy Manufacturing District, to a CC, Center City District and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 88. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.)  (By:  Jordan Valley Community Health Clinic; 610 North Jefferson Avenue; Z-06-2015 and Conditional Overlay District NO. 88.)

Documents: 2015-040.PDF

14.

Council Bill 2015-041. (Stephens)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 5.72 acres of property, generally located at 2927, 2930, and 2962 North Fort Street from an R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, to a GI, Government and Institutional Use District. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)  (By:  Friends of the Zoo (FOZ); 2927, 2930, and 2962 North Fort Street; Z-07-2015.)

Documents: 2015-041.PDF

15.

Council Bill 2015-042. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately two acres of property, generally located at 2704 South Campbell Avenue, from Planned Development 331 and LB, Limited Business District with Conditional Overlay District No. 26, to a GR, General Retail District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 87. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.)  (By:  Empire Mortgage Co. Inc.; 2704 S. Campbell Ave.; Z-08-2015 and Conditional Overlay District NO. 87.)

Documents: 2015-042.PDF

16.

Council Bill 2015-043. (Rushefsky)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 37.38 acres of property, generally located at 3800 East Farm Road 132, from a Planned Development District No. 305 to an R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, and a GR, General Retail District. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)  (By:  Hickory Land Co LLC; 3800 East Farm Road 132; Z-09-2015.)

Documents: 2015-043.PDF

17.

Council Bill 2015-044. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 4.59 acres of property, generally located at 3850 South Campbell Avenue, from a Planned Development 339 to a GR, General Retail District. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.)  (By:  C&M Realty, Inc.; 3850 S. Campbell Avenue; Z-10-2015.)

Documents: 2015-044.PDF

18.

RESOLUTIONS.

19.

EMERGENCY BILLS.

20.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

21.

GRANTS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

22.

Council Bill 2015-054. (Rushefsky)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept reimbursement from the Missouri Career Center through the Show-Me Heroes initiative and amending the budget of the Springfield Police Department for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 in the amount of $8,548.

Documents: 2015-054.PDF

23.

AMENDED BILLS.

24.

COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.

25.

FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.

26.

Council Bill 2015-055. (Rushefsky)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept the donation of six K9 protective vests from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., for use by the Springfield Police Department (SPD) Police Service Dog Unit.

Documents: 2015-055.PDF

27.

Council Bill 2015-056. (Burlison)

A general ordinance repealing Chapter 18, Animals; Article II, Dogs, Cat and Ferrets; Division 3, Prohibition of Pit Bull Dogs; Sections 18-95 through 18-98 of the Springfield City Code.

Documents: 2015-056.PDF

28.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.

29.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

30.

NEW BUSINESS.

The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Traffic Advisory Board:  Angelo “Nick” Forte with term to expire April 1, 2017.

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.

31.

MISCELLANEOUS.

32.

CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. See Item # 3.

33.

Council Bill 2015-045. (Stephens)

A special ordinance amending the budget of the Department of Public Works for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015, in the amount of $965,000.00, to appropriate current and projected 2006 County-wide Parks Sales Tax fund balance reserves to provide additional funding for water quality, and waterway improvement projects, and the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements.

Documents: 2015-045.PDF

34.

Council Bill 2015-057. (Fishel)

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 Fuldner Condominiums, generally located at 2937 South Claremont 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.)

Documents: 2015-057.PDF

35.

Council Bill 2015-058. (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 construction and maintenance of pedestrian accommodations along portions of Route 744 (Kearney Street), Route 413 (Sunshine Street), Route 13 (Kansas Expressway), Loop 44 (Chestnut Expressway) and Business Route 65 (Chestnut Expressway), designated as MHTC Job Nos. 8P3035C, J8S3025, and J8S3026.

Documents: 2015-058.PDF

36.

Council Bill 2015-059. (Carroll)

A special ordinance amending the budget of the Springfield Art Museum for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015, in the amount of $250,000.00 and appropriating these funds for the purchase and installation of an HVAC System in the Musgrave Wing of the Springfield Art Museum.

Documents: 2015-059.PDF

37.

CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item # 3.

38.

Council Bill 2015-060. (Rushefsky)

A special ordinance accepting the bid of Hamilton & Dad, Inc., in the amount of $92,762.00 for the construction of sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer District No. 111L of Section No. 2, located in the vicinity of Elm Street and Anoka Place; declaring the work to be necessary; stating the intention to pay for all or part of the improvements from the proceeds of bonds; specifying those costs and expenses to be assessed against the properties in the district and the method by which the costs will be apportioned; setting forth the manner of payment, the lien of the assessments, and the duration of the lien; setting forth the interest rate to be charged on the tax bills; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract and to approve the bond for said improvement; and authorizing progress payments to be made to the contractor.

Documents: 2015-060.PDF

39.

Council Bill 2015-061. (Stephens)

A resolution granting a Special Events Permit to Kappa Delta Sorority at Drury University for March 27, 2015, for the Shamrock the Roads Glow in the Dark 5k race.

Documents: 2015-061.PDF

40.

CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.

41.

Council Bill 2015-046. (Rushefsky)

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 Hickory Hills Subdivision Phase II, generally located at 3800 East Farm Road 132, 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.)

Documents: 2015-046.PDF

42.

Council Bill 2015-047. (Rushefsky)

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 Menards East, generally located at 3429 East Chestnut Expressway, 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.)

Documents: 2015-047.PDF

43.

Council Bill 2015-048. (Fishel)

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 Sunset Plaza Phase II, generally located at 2704 South Campbell 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.)

Documents: 2015-048.PDF

44.

Council Bill 2015-049. (Carroll)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into agreements with the Discovery Center of Springfield, Lake Country Soccer, and Springfield Art Museum to receive reallocated Hotel-Motel tax proceeds.

Documents: 2015-049.PDF

45.

BOARD CONFIRMATIONS.

Confirm the following appointment to the Tree City USA Citizen Advisory Committee:  Kimberly Mooney with term to expire December 1, 2017.

Confirm the following reappointments to the Tree City USA Citizen Advisory Committee:  Jane Earnhart and Vivian Wasson with terms to expire December 1, 2017.

Confirm the following appointments to the Landmarks Board:  Kent Brown and Justin Stanek with terms to expire November 1, 2017.

Confirm the following appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission:  Cameron Rose with term to expire January 1, 2018.

Confirm the following appointment to the Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board:  Deborah Good with term to expire October 1, 2015.

Confirm the following reappointments to the Board of Equalization:  Bill Drummond, Phyllis Netzer, and Isabelle Walker with terms to expire April 1, 2018.

46.

END OF CONSENT AGENDAS.

47.

ADJOURN.

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