City Council Meeting – November 2, 2020
City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville
Upcoming Council Meeting Agenda
November 2, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.
This meeting will be conducted both at 830 N. Boonville Ave. and electronically. The public may observe, physically attend (the number of people gathered will be limited to fewer than 10 per space with physical distancing requirements applied) or viewed at https://cityview.springfieldmo.gov/livestream/.
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ROLL CALL.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES. OCTOBER 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND THE OCTOBER 21, 2020 AND OCTOBER 27, 2020 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
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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, OCTOBER 30, 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 2020-239 (McGull)
A special ordinance approving the First Amended Redevelopment Plan for the East Cherry Pocket Neighborhood Redevelopment Area, generally located on 0.51 acres on the north side of the intersection of East Cherry Street and South Fremont Avenue; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amended and restated redevelopment agreement with the developer, Say You Can, LLC, relating to the implementation of the Amended Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and City staff recommend approval.)
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Council Bill 2020-240 (Schilling)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 40, ‘Community Development,’ Article II, ‘Workable Program,’ Section 40-11, ‘Definitions,’ and Section 40-14, ‘Redevelopment Agreement,’ by removing references to a tax abatement scorecard and a reduced level of tax abatement which are no longer part of the Workable Program by operation of the sunset clause previously contained in Section 40-15. (Staff recommends approval.)
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Council Bill 2020-241 (Ollis)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 106, ‘Traffic and Vehicles,’ Article I, ‘In General,’ Section 106-1, ‘Definitions,’ and Article VII, ‘Pedestrians,’ Section 106-450, ‘Right-of-way in crosswalks,’ to clarify the right-of-way between pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers at crosswalks; amending Article V, ‘Operation,’ Section 106-183, ‘Right-of-way at intersections; left turns into alley, private road or driveway, speed limit near construction or maintenance operations,’ to clarify the right-of-way between pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers when a vehicle is entering or leaving the street and crossing sidewalks or paths; and adding Section 106-211, ‘Yielding to disabled persons with white cane or dog,’ to require drivers to yield to persons with disabilities carrying a white cane or using a guide, hearing, or service dog.
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Council Bill 2020-242 (Hosmer)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $146,272.00 from the United States Department of Justice and to enter into an interlocal agreement with Greene County outlining the division of the grant funds; and amending the budget for the Springfield Police Department for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 in the amount of $146,272.00.
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Council Bill 2020-243 (Ollis)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept two Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act grants through the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Greene County, Missouri, including $4,000,000.00 for use by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department and $2,170,227.41 for use by other City of Springfield departments; and amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget in the amount of $6,170,227.41 for the purpose of appropriating the grant funds.
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RESOLUTIONS. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-236 (Schilling) Public Hearing Held At The October 19, 2020 City Council Meeting. Tabled Until The November 2, 2020 City Council Meeting.
A resolution approving the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Springfield, Missouri, in an amount not to exceed $22,000,000 to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of certain commercial housing facilities located in the City of Springfield, Missouri, to be named Keystone Family Homes.
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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 2020-247 (McGull)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning 1.9 acres of property, generally located at 1452 North Eastgate Avenue, from O-1, Office District with Conditional Overlay District No. 128 to Planned Development No. 375; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend denial.) (By: Eastgate Office, LLC; 1452 North Eastgate Avenue; Planned Development 375.)
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FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To 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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PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Jean Knapp wishes to address City Council.
Carl Hawn wishes to address City Council.
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NEW BUSINESS.
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 Traffic Advisory Board: Rachel Weinhaus with term to expire April 1, 2023.
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: Mandy Spitz and Mandi Young with terms to expire December 1, 2023.
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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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CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2020-250 (Fisk)
A resolution granting a new liquor license to sell retail liquor in the original package, including Sunday sales, to Filipino Market LLC, d/b/a Filipino Market, for their location at 3448 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, Missouri.
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CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2020-244 (Fisk)
A general ordinance amending Section 2 of General Ordinance 6595 to allow the suspension of enforcement of the parking ratios for restaurants set forth in Section 36-455(2)(b)18 of the Zoning Ordinance to continue while restaurants are required to maintain physical distancing between patrons due to 2019 novel coronavirus.
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Council Bill 2020-245 (Lear)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 98, ‘Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places,’ Article VII, ‘Encroachments on City Property,’ Section 98-323, ‘Certain encroachments authorized by the director of public works—Procedures related thereto,’ to waive application and permit fees for encroachment permits for temporary sidewalk cafés while restaurants are required to maintain physical distancing between patrons due to 2019 novel coronavirus.
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
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