City Council Meeting – November 14, 2016

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Agenda for City Council Meeting

City Council Chambers
Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville

Upcoming Council Meeting Agenda
November 14, 2016 – 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. October 31, 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.

4.

CEREMONIAL MATTERS.

5.

Council Bill 2016-248. (Stephens)

A resolution recognizing the contributions to the City and Citizens of Springfield, by Barbara J. Lucks upon the occasion of her retirement.

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6.

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 2016-241. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Zoning Maps,’ by rezoning approximately 0.68 acres of property, generally located at 519, 525 and 529 East Cherry Street from Planned Development No. 232, to a CC, Center City District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 113; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map.  (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval).  (By:  Family Violence Center, Inc. c/o Jason Murray; 519, 525 & 529 E. Cherry Street; Z-16-2016 Conditional Overlay District No. 113.)

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Council Bill 2016-242. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending Section 1-9 of the Springfield City Code, ‘City Limits,’ by annexing approximately 4.7 acres of Greene County right-of-way into the City of Springfield, Missouri, generally located between the 2700 and 3000 blocks of West Republic Street, generally referenced as Annexation A-2-16; 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 2016-243. (Fulnecky)

A general ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Springfield, Missouri, City Code, known as the Land Development Code, Article III – ‘Zoning Regulations,’ Division 1 ‘Intent, Purpose and General Provisions,’ Section 36-303(30)(b) ‘Utilities.’

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Amended Council Bill 2016-244. Substitute No. 1. (McClure)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code by repealing language contained in Chapter 118 Vehicles for Hire, and adding new regulations for Transportation Network Companies and Drivers.

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Council Bill 2016-244. (McClure, Hosmer, Fulnecky, & Schilling)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code by repealing language contained in Chapter 118 Vehicles for Hire, and adding new regulations for Transportation Network Companies and Drivers.  (The Finance and Administration Committee recommends approval.)

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RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

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Council Bill 2016-249. (Hosmer)

A resolution accepting the recommendations of the Hotel-Motel Tax Reallocation Committee and directing the City Manager to negotiate contracts with the Commercial Club of Springfield, Lake Country Soccer, and the History Museum on the Square for the disbursement of Hotel-Motel Tax proceeds totaling $167,000; and recommending that an additional $225,993 be allocated toward the design, planning, and cost estimate of the Expo Center renovations proposed in the Hunden Report.

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Council Bill 2016-250. (Schilling)

A resolution declaring it necessary to construct sanitary sewers in Joint Sanitary Sewer District No. 171 of Section No. 11 and Sanitary Sewer District No. 171A of Section No. 11 in the City, located in the general vicinity of the 3200 block of West Sunshine Street and the 1900 block of South Moore Road; providing for payment therefore in the amount of $458,256.50; and providing for publications and notices.

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Council Bill 2016-251. (Schilling)

A resolution determining the official intent of the City of Springfield, Missouri, to consider and negotiate an Industrial Development Plan and other financing documents related to Industrial Development Revenue Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 to finance the costs of a project involving the 3M Company under the provisions of Sections 100.010 to 100.200 RSMo.

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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 2016-252. (McClure)

A general ordinance approving revisions to and simplification of the previously established Residential Water Service Rate, General Water Service Rate, General Terms and Conditions Governing Water Service and Emergency Conservation Water Service Rate.

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Council Bill 2016-253. (Fishel)

A general ordinance to approve revisions to the previously established Residential Gas Service Rate, General Gas Service Rate, Curtailable Gas Service Rate, High Load Factor General Gas Service Rate, Purchased Gas Clause and General Terms and Conditions Governing Gas Service.

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Council Bill 2016-254. (Fisk)

A general ordinance amending Chapter 120, ‘Wastewater Regulations,’ Article VI, ‘Wastewater Charges and Rates,’ Section 120-245, ‘Rates,’ and Section 120-247, ‘Extra charges,’ of the Springfield City Code, by repealing existing rate schedules effective May 31, 2011, and establishing new rate schedules that provide for three years of annual rate increases, beginning July 1, 2017, which will provide necessary funding for the cost of complying with the Clean Water Act and Missouri Department of Natural Resources mandates. (Environmental Services recommends approval.)

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

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Council Bill 2016-255. (Schilling)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Preliminary Funding Agreement between the City of Springfield, Missouri, and 3M Company; authorizing the execution of documents; and the taking of actions consistent therewith; and amending the budget provided for the Department of Planning and Development for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, in the amount of $25,000.

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Council Bill 2016-256. (McClure)

A special ordinance authorizing an increased level of property tax abatement from 50 percent to 75 percent on new improvements to real property located in the Enhanced Enterprise Zone for the 3M Company in recognition of the 92 high-quality jobs the company’s proposed plant expansion will bring to the Springfield community.

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Council Bill 2016-258. (Fulnecky)

A special ordinance approving and authorizing the purchase of a Caterpillar D8T bulldozer from Caterpillar Inc., through the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance, for the Springfield Sanitary Landfill; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget of the Department of Environmental Services Solid Waste Management Enterprise Fund in the amount $825,000.00.

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Council Bill 2016-259. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 98, ‘Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places,’ by amending language in Section 98-292, ‘Loan program for installation of sewer laterals;’ to increase the maximum loan amount to $20,000; to make lateral loans available to facilities with existing laterals that are failing; and to change the annual interest rate to an interest rate established by the 10-year treasury bill rate at the time a loan is made.

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Council Bill 2016-260. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Springfield, Missouri, City Code, titled ‘Traffic and Vehicles,’ Article VI, ‘Stopping, Standing and Parking,’ Division 8, ‘Off-Street Parking Lots,’ Subdivision I, ‘Generally,’ for the purpose of revising and simplifying public parking regulations on certain City-owned parking lots.

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Council Bill 2016-261. (Fisk)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a grant from the Springfield Police Foundation; and amending the budget for the Police Department for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 in the amount of $16,000.

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Council Bill 2016-262. (Hosmer)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and TransCore, LP for the development, implementation and maintenance of Advanced Traffic Management System software and hardware at an estimated cost of $84,996.96 to be paid for by the 1/8-Cent Transportation Sales Tax and Signal System Improvements Program.

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PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.

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NEW BUSINESS.

The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority:  Benjamin Hall with term to expire March 1, 2017.

The Mayor recommends the following appointments to the Traffic Advisory Board:  J.D. Stone with term to expire April 1, 2018, and Evan Bennett with term to expire April 1, 2019.

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.

35.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

36.

MISCELLANEOUS.

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

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Council Bill 2016-263. (Ferguson)

A general ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement for an Encroachment License with the General Council of the Assemblies of God; for the purpose of allowing an encroachment onto City right-of-way, for the placement of bollards located at 1445 North Boonville Avenue, to allow for safe ingress and egress, under the same terms and conditions as encroachments are permitted on City rights-of-way under Chapter 98, Article VII of the Springfield City Code.

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Council Bill 2016-264. (Fulnecky)

A special ordinance authorizing revenue received by the City from the sales of Fire Department branded merchandise to be placed in the City’s Fire Public Education fund designated for the exclusive use of the Fire Department for public education efforts.

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Council Bill 2016-265. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1333 West Livingston Street to Dawn Almeida for $5,500 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.

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Council Bill 2016-266. (Prater)

A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 2001 North Ramsey Avenue to Randy Lopez for $7,200 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.

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Council Bill 2016-267. (Prater)

A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 701 and 703 East Dale Street to Randy Lopez for $5,500 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.

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Council Bill 2016-268. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 916 West Poplar Avenue to Betty A. Miller for $5,700 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.

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

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Council Bill 2016-269. (Fisk)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept and appropriate a Waste District “O” grant in the amount of $29,582 for the purpose of purchasing a variety of recycling containers for use at City-operated facilities; to enter into a Financial Assistance Agreement with Missouri Solid Waste District “O;” and amending the budget of the Environmental Services Department for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 in the amount of $29,582.

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CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS.

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Council Bill 2016-246. (Hosmer)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the member agencies of the Central Ozarks Regional DWI Task Force.

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END OF CONSENT AGENDA.

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ADJOURN.

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