City Council Meeting – November 16, 2020
| Agenda City Council MeetingCity Council Chambers Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville |
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ROLL CALL.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES. NOVEMBER 2, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND OCTOBER 29, 2020, NOVEMBER 3, 2020, AND NOVEMBER 10, 2020 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
Documents:
- 10-29-20 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING.PDF
- 11-03-20SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING.DOCX
- 11-10-20SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING.PDF
- 11-02-2020.PDF
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FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST NOTIFY THE CITY CLERK BY 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020.
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT, PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR 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.
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Council Bill 2020-248 (Lear, Hosmer, And McGull)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 46, ‘Elections,’ Section 46-6, ‘Campaign Finance,’ and establishing an effective date. (Recommended by the Plans and Policies Committee.)
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Council Bill 2020-249 (McClure)
A special ordinance amending Special Ordinances 23765, 24472, and 25460 establishing and defining the Police Civilian Review Board to increase the size of the Board from five members to seven members, to modify the process by which Board members are appointed, and to modify the minimum qualifications for Board members to be eligible for appointment.
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RESOLUTIONS. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-251 (McClure)
A resolution repealing Resolution 10478 as to the conduct of Councilmember Jan Fisk referred to Hearing Examiner Kenneth Thompson pursuant to Section 2-60(o)(1) of the Code of the City of Springfield.
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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 2020-252 (Schilling)
A general ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the City Code, Article III, ‘Zoning Regulations,’ Section 36-451, ‘Home Occupations,’ to allow food preparation as a home occupation. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.)
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FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-253 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation of $35,000 from the Commercial Club of Springfield, Missouri, for inclusion in the construction and maintenance costs of the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge; and amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 to appropriate the donation funds.
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Council Bill 2020-254 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission STP-Urban Program Supplemental Agreement #1 for an additional $560,000 of funding which requires a local match of $140,000; and amending the budget of the Department of Public Works in the total amount of $700,000 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, for the purpose of appropriating funds to be used in the rehabilitation of the Jefferson Avenue Foot Bridge.
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Council Bill 2020-255 (Lear)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act grant through the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Greene County, Missouri, in the amount of $34,689 for use by the City of Springfield’s Department of Workforce Development; and amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget in the amount of $34,689 for the purpose of appropriating the grant funds.
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Council Bill 2020-256 (Schilling)
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Council Bill 2020-257 (Hosmer)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, and the Chief Judge of Municipal Court to enter into a ‘Show Me Courts Statement of Expectations and Agreement’ with the Office of State Courts Administrator for the implementation of court automation software.
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Council Bill 2020-258 (Ollis)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 42, ‘Courts,’ Section 42-41, ‘Court costs,’ Subsection (a) ‘Fee schedule,’ by adding a surcharge of $7 for the statewide automation fund and making certain corrections.
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PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Lisa Meeks wishes to address City Council.
Sean Matar wishes to address City Council.
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NEW BUSINESS.
The Committee of the Whole recommends the following reappointments to the Board of Public Utilities: Mark Millsap, Nancy Williams, and Donald Woody with terms to expire December 1, 2023.
The Committee of the Whole recommends the following appointment to Board of Public Utilities: Clifton Smart with term to expire December 1, 2023.
Certification of referendum petition.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 2020-259 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 2616 West Walnut Street to Lloyd Babcock Construction for $12,600.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-260 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 2051 North Summit Avenue to Lloyd Babcock Construction for $12,075.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-261 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1325 West Brower Street to Lloyd Babcock Construction for $8,400.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-262 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1216 North Forest Avenue to Lloyd Babcock Construction for $8,925.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-263 (Schilling)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1114 South Hillcrest Avenue to Lloyd Babcock Construction for $15,120.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-264 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 528 North Homewood Avenue to David Hamilton for $4,000.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-265 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1634 West Nichols Street to Randall Gear for $10,500.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-266 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1311 North Clay Avenue to Stirling Properties, LLC, for $16,550.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-267 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 631 West Tampa Street to Educational Investments, LLC, for $6,300.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-268 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 525 North Westgate Avenue to Larry Williams for $4,000.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-269 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1036 West Division Street to Master Auto Mechanic for Less, LLC, for $5,000.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; authorizing the acceptance of a sight-triangle easement; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-270 (Fisk)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a supplemental agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and TransCore ITS, LLC, in the amount of $23,987.89 to allow for additional services and to set out terms of the financial obligations between the parties.
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CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. See Item #3.
The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Board: Stephanie Shadwick with term to expire March 1, 2023.
The Mayor recommends the following reappointments to the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Board: Ryan Cosby and Dan Scott with terms to expire March 1, 2024.
The Mayor recommends the following appointment to Mayor’s Commission for Children: Amy Chenoweth with term to expire November 29, 2022.
The Mayor recommends the following reappointment to Mayor’s Commission for Children: Jennifer McClure with term to expire November 29, 2023.
The Mayor recommends the following reappointments to Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations: Heather Hardinger and Pamela Hernandez with terms to expire October 1, 2023.
The Mayor recommends the following appointment to Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.: Missy Handyside with term to expire January 1, 2022.
The Mayor recommends the following appointment to Tree City USA Citizen Advisory Board: Brandon Cook with term to expire December 1, 2022.
The Mayor recommends the following appointment to Tree City USA Citizen Advisory Board: Dr. Cameron LaBarr with term to expire December 1, 2023.The Mayor recommends the following reappointments to Tree City USA Citizen Advisory Board: Mindy Spitz and Mandi Young with terms to expire December 1, 2023.
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
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