City Council Meeting – May 30, 2017
City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville
| Ken McClure, Mayor | |
| Zone Councilmembers | General Councilmembers |
| Phyllis Ferguson, Zone 1 | Jan Fisk, General A |
| Tom Prater, Zone 2 | Craig Hosmer, General B |
| Mike Schilling, Zone 3 | Kristi S. Fulnecky, General C |
| Craig Fishel, Zone 4 | Richard Ollis, General D |
Council Meeting Agenda
May 30, 2017 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.
1.
ROLL CALL.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. May 15, 2017
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FINALIZATION OF CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING. Citizens Wishing To Speak To Or Remove Items From Consent First Reading Must Do So At This Time.
4.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS.
5.
CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2017-124. (Hosmer)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the Missouri Solid Waste Management District “O,” for use of the City’s Household Chemical Collection Center to provide expanded household collection service to additional counties in the District, and adjusting the budget of the Environmental Services Department for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, in the amount of $18,000 to appropriate grant funds from the District. (Environmental Services staff recommends approval).
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Council Bill 2017-125. (Fishel)
A special ordinance authorizing the amendment of the Department of Environmental Services budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, in the amount of $1,885,000, to appropriate retained earnings of the Solid Waste Fund; accepting the low bid of Twehous Excavating Co., Inc., for construction of the South Ravine Phase II solid waste disposal unit at the City of Springfield Sanitary Landfill; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee to enter into a contract for said improvement.
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Council Bill 2017-126. (Fulnecky)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the Center for Public Safety Excellence/Commission on Fire Accreditation International for facilitation of the Community Driven Strategic Planning process and related documents at a cost of $15,120.
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RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2017-130. (Ferguson)
A resolution extending the declaration of an economic and housing access calamity until the condition is no longer met, Springfield, Missouri’s “individuals below poverty level” is less than the state’s level, or March 31, 2019, whichever occurs first. (Staff recommends approval.)
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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 2017-131. (Schilling)
A general ordinance Amending Section 1-9 of the Springfield City Code, ‘City Limits,’ by annexing approximately 0.02 acres of property into the City of Springfield, Missouri, generally located at 3610 West Sunshine Street, generally referenced as Annexation A-3-17; and amending the 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 them by the County Clerk.
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Council Bill 2017-132. (Schilling)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately one acre of property, generally located at 3610 West Sunshine Street from County PAD 1281, Plot Assignment District No. 1281, to HC, Highway Commercial District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval) (By Atomic Distributors Midwest, Inc; 3610 West Sunshine Street; Z-17-2017)
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Council Bill 2017-133. (Prater)
A general ordinance amending Section 1-9 of the Springfield City Code, ‘City Limits,’ by annexing approximately one acre of property into the City of Springfield, Missouri, generally located at 4825 East Kearney Street, generally referenced as Annexation A-2-17; and amending the 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 them by the County Clerk.
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Council Bill 2017-134. (Prater)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately one acre of property, generally located at 4825 East Kearney Street from County M-1, Light Manufacturing District, to HM, Heavy Manufacturing District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval). (By M & L Real Estate Holdings, LLC; 4825 East Kearney Street; Z-16-2017)
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Council Bill 2017-135. (Prater)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 0.68 acres of property, generally located at 1748 and 1756 South Madaline Terrace, from R-SF, Residential Single Family district to a O-1, Office District, subject to certain conditions; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval). (By Stephen & Kristina Stewart; 1748 & 1756 South Madeline Terrace; Z-18-2017)
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Council Bill 2017-136. (Fishel)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 9.8 acres of property, generally located at 4406 South Reed Avenue and 4219 South Nature Center Way from R-SF, Residential Single-Family District and R-MHC, Manufactured Home Community District, to R-TH, Residential Townhouse District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval). (By Luxury Rental Home, Inc. and Timbercreek RV Park, LLC; 4406 South Reed Avenue and 4219 South Nature Center Way; Z-13-2017)
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Council Bill 2017-137. (Schilling)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 0.46 acres of property, generally located at 1630 and 1638 West Elfindale Street from Planned Development No. 46, to a GR, General Retail District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval). (By Plaster Properties, LLC; 1630 West Elfindale Street; Z-19-2017)
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Council Bill 2017-138. (Hosmer)
A general ordinance amending Resolution No.10206 and Special Ordinance No. 26867 and suspending a provision of the City’s Rules and Regulations for the Comprehensive Housing Assistance Program to comply with a change in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s interpretation of certain regulations regarding the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant funds.
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Council Bill 2017-139. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance repealing Special Ordinance No. 26592 and adopting in lieu thereof a Redevelopment Plan for the Robberson Avenue Multi-Family Redevelopment Area, generally located along the east side of South Robberson Avenue between East Madison Street and East Grand Street; and declaring its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Staff recommend approval.)
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Council Bill 2017-140. (Schilling)
A special ordinance adopting the Redevelopment Plan and Blight Report for the Lantz Enterprises Redevelopment Area, generally located along the south side of East Elm Street between South John Q. Hammons Parkway and South Florence Avenue; and declaring said Area to be a blighted area, and that its redevelopment is necessary for the preservation of public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Staff recommend approval.)
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Council Bill 2017-141. (Hosmer)
A special ordinance setting a preliminary tax levy on real and personal property for current expenses and debt retirement of the City of Springfield, Missouri, and its boards and agencies for Fiscal Year 2017-2018; and declaring an emergency.
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Council Bill 2017-142. (McClure)
A special ordinance adopting a budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri, for Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, providing that certain amounts shown in the budget document are appropriated for the various departments specified in said budget, and declaring an emergency.
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FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2017-143. (Fisk)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept Strengthening the Field initiative grant funds in the amount of $300,000 from the Missouri Foundation for Health to subsidize a community mental health assessment and action plan and to enter into necessary agreements to carry out the grant; and amending the budget of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 in the amount of $300,000.
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PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Mr. Bob Mondy wishes to address City Council.
Mr. Javier Benson wishes to address City Council.
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NEW BUSINESS.
The City Manager recommends the following reappointments to the Airport Board: Jerry Harmison and Sterling Huff with terms to expire June 1, 2020.
The City Manager recommends the following appointments to the Airport Board: Catherine Moore and Lloyd “Joe” Carmichael with terms to expire June 1, 2020.
Refer to the Finance and Administration Committee the issue of sustainable funding.
Refer to the Finance and Administration Committee the issue of level property tax.
Refer to the Finance and Administration Committee the issue of economic vitality.
Refer to the Plans and Policies Committee the issue of public safety initiatives.
Refer to the Community Involvement Committee the issue of legislative emphasis.
Refer to the Finance and Administration Committee the issue of the Building Development Services fee schedule.
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.
Possible Addition to City Council Agenda; however, a determination of whether it will be added will be made by City Council at the meeting. It is anticipated this bill will also be remanded to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Bill 2017-007. (Ferguson)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 1.45 acres of property, generally located at 1040 and 1110 North Sherman Avenue from a R-SF, Single Family Residential District and Mid-Town Urban Conservation District No. 3 Area E to a Planned Development District No. 353 and Mid-Town Urban Conservation District No. 3 Area E; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend denial.) (By: Greenway Studios, LLC; 1040; 1110 North Sherman Avenue; Final Development Plan 353.)