City Council Meeting – November 9, 2015

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Agenda
City Council Meeting

City Council Chambers
Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville

November 9, 2015 – 6:30 p.m.

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1.

ROLL CALL.

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES. October 26, 2015 And November 3, 2015

Documents: 10-26-2015.PDF, 11-03-15SPECIAL.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.

Swear in Derek Lee as an alternate to the Board of Adjustment.

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 2015-281. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 36, Land Development Code, Article III, Zoning Regulations, Section 36-306, Official Zoning Map and Rules of Interpretation, by rezoning approximately 4.93 acres of property generally located at 624 and 634 East Walnut Lawn Street, from R-TH, Residential Townhouse District, to R-LD, Low-Density Multi-Family Residential District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 100; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map.  (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Luke Warmwater Construction, Inc.; 624 & 634 East Walnut Lawn St.; Z-34-2015 & Conditional Overlay District No. 100.)

Documents: 2015-281.PDF

8.

Council Bill 2015-282. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending Section 1‑9 of the Springfield City Code, City Limits, by annexing approximately .83 acres of Greene County right-of-way into the City of Springfield generally located in the 1800-1900 blocks of South Zimmer Avenue, generally referenced as Annexation A-7-15; 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.

Documents: 2015-282.PDF

9.

Council Bill 2015-283. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending Section 1‑9 of the Springfield City Code, City Limits, by annexing approximately .5 acres of land to be used as right-of-way and 4.7 acres of land previously dedicated to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDot) and Greene County, Missouri as right-of-way located in the 3800-3900 block of West Sunshine Street into the City of Springfield, generally referred to as Annexation A-6-15; and amending Section 46-1 of the Springfield City Code, Boundaries of wards, precincts and council zones, by adding this property to the ward and precinct assigned by the County Clerk.

Documents: 2015-283.PDF

10.

Council Bill 2015-284. (Schilling)

A special ordinance adopting the Redevelopment Plan and Blight Report for the Lantz 1124, LLC  Redevelopment Area (“Area”) generally located at 1124 and 1130 East Elm Street, and declaring the Area to be a blighted area, and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare. (The Planning and Zoning Commission and the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority recommend approval. Staff recommends denial.)

Documents: 2015-284.PDF

11.

Council Bill 2015-285. (McClure)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for and accept a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan up to $17,000,000 from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), for the purpose of funding wastewater infrastructure projects required by the Amended Consent Judgment (ACJ) and the approved Overflow Control Plan (OCP). (Staff recommends approval.)

Documents: 2015-285.PDF

12.

RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

13.

Council Bill 2015-293. (Council)

A resolution ratifying the motions made by Council at the September 28, 2015 City Council meeting pertaining to the Animal Issues Task Force and Breed-Specific Legislation.

Documents: 2015-293.PDF

14.

EMERGENCY BILLS.

15.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

16.

GRANTS.

17.

AMENDED BILLS.

18.

COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.

19.

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

20.

Council Bill 2015-294. (Hosmer)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 54, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II, Fire Prevention Code, Section 54-32, by amending Chapter 31 of the International Fire Code (IFC), to amend Section 3103.4 and to add Sections 3103.2.1, 3103.2.2, 3103.9, and 3103.13; including a savings clause and a severability clause; and establishing an effective date.

Documents: 2015-294.PDF

21.

Council Bill 2015-295. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Black and Veatch Corporation, for professional engineering consulting services, for implementation of Stage 4 of the City’s Sanitary Sewer Long Term Overflow Control Program (OCP) and the completion of the Early Action Plan (EAP); and amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 for the Department of Environmental Services in the amount of $4,442,957 by appropriating reserves of the Clean Water Fund for certain sanitary sewer EAP and OCP capital improvement project expenditures.

Documents: 2015-295.PDF

22.

Council Bill 2015-296. (Burnett)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Supplemental Agreement for Highway/Rail Crossing Improvements with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) for the purpose of coordinating participation in the cost of the BNSF crossing project at Meteor Avenue north of Church Street, United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Crossing No. 664 198U, designated as MHTC Job No. RRP-000S(464).

Documents: 2015-296.PDF

23.

Council Bill 2015-297. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Supplemental Agreement for Highway/Rail Crossing Improvements with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) for the purpose of coordinating participation in the cost of the BNSF crossing project at Junction Street (also known as West Wye) west of Farm Road 123, United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Crossing No. 929 153Y, designated as MHTC Job No. RRP-000S(466).

Documents: 2015-297.PDF

24.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.

Mr. Robert A. Mondy wishes to address City Council.

Mr. Steven Reed wishes to address City Council.

25.

NEW BUSINESS.

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.

26.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

27.

MISCELLANEOUS.

28.

CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS.

29.

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

30.

Council Bill 2015-298. (Fulnecky)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept equipment valued at $3,248.65 from a Fiscal Year 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to maintain the current response capabilities of the Springfield Fire Department (SFD) to explosive device incidents.

Documents: 2015-298.PDF

31.

Council Bill 2015-299. (McClure)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept HAZMAT supplies valued at $3,000 and to accept and appropriate $11,000 for warranty expenses for current HAZMAT equipment from a Fiscal Year 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP); and amending Fiscal Year 2015-2016 budget in the amount of $11,000 to maintain the Springfield Fire Department’s (SFD) response capabilities in the Homeland Security Regional Response Team.

Documents: 2015-299.PDF

32.

Council Bill 2015-300. (Hosmer)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept $40,000 from a Fiscal Year 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to provide structural collapse training for the Springfield Fire Department (SFD).

Documents: 2015-300.PDF

33.

Council Bill 2015-301. (Schilling)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept equipment valued at $1,820 from a Fiscal Year 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to provide Springfield Fire Department (SFD) with an enhanced hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response capabilities for biological detection.

Documents: 2015-301.PDF

34.

Council Bill 2015-302. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance to establish and define the boundaries and adopt the plat, plans, specifications, and sealed estimate of construction costs; and authorize acquisition of necessary right(s)-of-way, by purchase or condemnation thereof, for Sanitary Sewer District No. 78 of Section No. 18 of the main sewers of the City, located in the general vicinity of Eldon Avenue and San Fernando Street, as shown on Exhibit A; further providing that all labor shall be paid the prevailing wages; and directing the City Manager, or his designee, to advertise for bids for the construction of said sewers.

Documents: 2015-302.PDF

35.

Council Bill 2015-303. (Schilling)

A resolution declaring it necessary to construct sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer District No. 183 of Section No. 16 in the City, located in the general vicinity of Grand Street and West Bypass as shown on Exhibit A; and providing for payment therefore; and providing for publications and notices.

Documents: 2015-303.PDF

36.

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

37.

Council Bill 2015-286. (Schilling)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Supplemental Agreement for Highway/Rail Crossing Improvements with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) for the purpose of coordinating participation in the cost of the BNSF crossing project at Boonville Avenue at Mill Street, United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Crossing No. 664 181R, designated as MHTC Job No. RRP-000S(453).

Documents: 2015-286.PDF

38.

Council Bill 2015-287. (Schilling)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Supplemental Agreement for Highway/Rail Crossing Improvements with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) for the purpose of coordinating participation in the cost of the BNSF crossing project at Brick City Drive on Mill Street west of Boonville Avenue, United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Crossing No. 945 679P, designated as MHTC Job No. RRP-000S(463).

Documents: 2015-287.PDF

39.

BOARD CONFIRMATIONS.

Confirm the following appointment to the Mayor’s Commission for Children:  Susan Henderson with term to expire November 29, 2016.

Confirm the following appointment to the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations:  David Frost with term to expire October 1, 2018.

Confirm the following reappointment to the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations:  Christina Ryder with term to expire October 1, 2017.

40.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA.

41.

ADJOURN.

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