City Council Meeting – October 12, 2015

City Council Meeting

City Council Chambers
Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville

Council Meeting Agenda
October 12, 2015 – 6:30 p.m.

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Note: Sponsorship does not denote Council member approval or support.

1.

ROLL CALL.

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES. September 28, 2015 And October 6, 2015

Documents: 09-28-2015.PDF, 10-06-15SPECIAL.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.

5.

CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

6.

SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken Except Item No. 17. Public Comments Being Held Over From October 6, 2015. May Be Voted On.

7.

Council Bill 2015-258. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.77 acres of property, generally located at 840 East Primrose Street from Planned Development District No. 21, 3rd Amendment, to O-1, Office District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Fortmeyer Real Est CO-SPFD LLC; 840 East Primrose Street; Z-30-2015.)

Documents: 2015-258.PDF

8.

Council Bill 2015-259. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 2.75 acres of property, generally located at 1031 East Battlefield Road, from O-1, Office District, to GR, General Retail District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 97; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map.  (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Curbow, Inc.: 1031 East Battlefield Road; Z-31-2015 & Conditional Overlay District No. 97.)

Documents: 2015-259.PDF

9.

Council Bill 2015-260. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 1.63 acres of property, generally located at 1983 East Seminole Street, from Planned Development District No. 11 Amended, to O-1, Office District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 98, upon completion of certain conditions; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map.  (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.)  (By: BluCurrent Credit Union; 1983 East Seminole Street; Z-32-2015 Conditional Overlay District No. 98.)

Documents: 2015-260.PDF

10.

Council Bill 2015-261. (Schilling)

A special ordinance approving a petition for termination of the Kansas Battlefield Community Improvement District and directing the City Clerk to notify the Missouri Department of Economic Development of the termination of the District. (Staff recommends approval.)

Documents: 2015-261.PDF

11.

Council Bill 2015-262. (Schilling)

A special ordinance approving a Petition requesting the formation of the Springfield Plaza Community Improvement District; establishing the District as a political subdivision of the State of Missouri; authorizing the City Manager, on behalf of the City, to execute a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Springfield, Springfield Plaza Community Improvement District, and Springfield Plaza Real Estate, Inc.; and directing the City Clerk to notify the Missouri Department of Economic Development of the creation of the District. (Staff recommends approval.)

Documents: 2015-262.PDF

12.

Council Bill 2015-263. (Burnett)

A special ordinance adopting the Madison and Holland Redevelopment Plan for an area generally located at 613/617 East Madison Street, 614 and 616 East Madison Street, and 829 and 843 South Holland Street and declaring its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare.  (Planning and Zoning Commission, the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and Staff recommend approval.)

Documents: 2015-263.PDF

13.

Council Bill 2015-264. (Fulnecky)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 36, Land Development Code; Article II, Subdivision Regulations; Section 303, Improvements, to clarify the public improvement plan escrow process. (Both Planning staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.)

Documents: 2015-264.PDF

14.

Council Bill 2015-265. (McClure)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 36, Springfield Land Development Code; Article I, Zoning Ordinance; Subsection 5-1504, Cooperative Parking Facilities, to allow for more shared parking arrangements between adjacent property owners. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

Documents: 2015-265.PDF

15.

Amended Council Bill 2015-266. (Burnett)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 36, Land Development Code; Article I, Zoning Ordinance; Subsection 3-2001, Composition of the Commission, to extend the term limits of the Planning and Zoning Commissioners to four years in concert with state law. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

Documents: 2015-266AMENDED.PDF

16.

Council Bill 2015-267. (Stephens)

A general ordinance amending Chapter 58, Health and Sanitation, Article X, Springfield Smokefree Air Act of 2011, Section 58-1002, Definitions, to delete exemption termination provision from definition of Cigar Bar.

Documents: 2015-267.PDF

17.

Council Bill 2015-275. (Fishel) Public Comments Being Held Over From October 6, 2015. May Be Voted On.

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Cost Share Agreement with the Millwood Property Owners Association, Inc. (the POA) for the purpose of sharing in the costs of replacing existing fence on the bridge located at 3547 East Millwood Drive, MoDOT ID No. MoDOT0816.

Documents: 2015-275.PDF

18.

RESOLUTIONS.

19.

EMERGENCY BILLS.

20.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

21.

GRANTS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

22.

Council Bill 2015-276. (Hosmer)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, for a COPS Hiring Program (CHP), and to amend the budget of the Springfield Police Department (SPD) Budget for the Fiscal Year 2015-2016, in the amount of $1,769,368.15.

Documents: 2015-276.PDF

23.

AMENDED BILLS.

24.

COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.

25.

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

26.

Council Bill 2015-277. (Fisk)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 98, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article I, In General, by amending Section 98-12, Private construction of streets and other public improvements, subsection (a) Paving of streets, (5), to allow escrow and letters of credit to be posted to assure the completion of street paving by private parties; and by adding Section 98-14, Assurance for completion of improvements, to allow securities, including bonds, escrow, or letters of credit, to be posted to assure completion of public improvements required because of the impact of proposed land use.

Documents: 2015-277.PDF

27.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.

Mr. Steven L. Reed wishes to address City Council.

28.

NEW BUSINESS.

The City Manager recommends the following appointment as an alternate to the Board of Adjustment: Derek Lee with term to expire October 26, 2020.

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.

29.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

30.

MISCELLANEOUS.

31.

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

32.

Council Bill 2015-278. (Schilling)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement for Encroachment License with Clan MacQuarrie, LLC, for the purpose of allowing an encroachment onto City rights-of-way for the placement of a landing, ramp, handrail, and stair on property located at 211 East Water Street, to allow ingress and egress, and to provide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access into the building located there, 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.

Documents: 2015-278.PDF

33.

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

34.

Council Bill 2015-279. (Ferguson)

A resolution granting a new liquor license to sell 5 percent beer by the drink, including light wine, to Rocco’s Pizza LLC, dba Rocco’s Pizza, located at 834 East Division Street, Springfield, Missouri.

Documents: 2015-279.PDF

35.

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

36.

Council Bill 2015-268. (Hosmer)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into individual intergovernmental agreements with Christian County, Greene County, City Utilities, the City of Nixa, the City of Ozark, the City of Republic, and Ozarks Transportation Organization for the cooperative purchase of oblique imagery and aerial photography services from Pictometry International Corporation, to be used with each entity’s Geographic Information System, and amending the budget for the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 in the amount of $227,826.03.

Documents: 2015-268.PDF

37.

Council Bill 2015-269. (Schilling)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement for Encroachment License with Three D Development, LLC and Wheelers Loft Development, LLC, for the purpose of allowing an encroachment onto City rights-of-way for the placement of balconies on property located at 401 South Avenue, 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.

Documents: 2015-269.PDF

38.

Council Bill 2015-270. (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 additional warning devices and other improvements at United States Department of Transportation Crossing No. 664 176U (Central Street Grade Crossing), designated as MHTC Job No. RRP-000S(456).

Documents: 2015-270.PDF

39.

Council Bill 2015-271. (Schilling)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement for Encroachment License with Woodruff Historic Building, LLC, for the purpose of allowing an encroachment onto City rights-of-way for the placement of five sets of stairs with handrails and one ramp on property located at 331 Park Central East, to allow ingress and egress into the Woodruff Historic Building, 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.

Documents: 2015-271.PDF

40.

Council Bill 2015-272. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance declaring the necessity of condemning right(s)-of-way over, under, and through the properties located at 2252 North Lyon Avenue and 2261 North Campbell Avenue, as herein described, for the purpose of constructing public drainage improvements, and for the relocation, construction, maintenance, and operation of utilities for the Turner Street (Lyon Avenue to Boonville Avenue) Drainage Improvement project, Plan No. 2014PW0029SWT.

Documents: 2015-272.PDF

41.

Council Bill 2015-273. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance declaring the necessity of condemning right(s)-of-way over, under, and through the properties located at 3859 West Mount Vernon Street, 3819 West Mount Vernon Street, 3739 West Mount Vernon Street, 547 South Dexter Avenue, 710 South Jonathan Circle, and on the west side of Jonathan Avenue near the intersection of Jonathan Avenue and Mount Vernon Street (Parcel ID No. 88-13-20-301-126), as herein described, for the purpose of constructing a public street, and for the relocation, construction, maintenance, and operation of utilities for the Mount Vernon Widening Street Improvement project, Plan No. 2013PW0039T.

Documents: 2015-273.PDF

42.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA.

43.

ADJOURN.

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