City Council Meeting – September 24, 2018

ROLL CALL.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES. September 10, 2018 City Council Meeting And September 18, 2018 Special City Council Meeting.

FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST DO SO AT THIS TIME.

CEREMONIAL MATTERS.

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

SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On. Item No. 7 Was Tabled At The August 27, 2018 City Council Meeting.

Council Bill 2018-196. (Simpson) Tabled At The August 27, 2018 City Council Meeting.

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 8 acres of property, generally located at 2700 East Battlefield Road, from R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, to GR, General Retail District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 151. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.) (By: Briarcliffe Investments, LLC and John Gentry; 2700 East Battlefield Road; Z-15-2018 w/COD #151.)

Council Bill 2018-220. (Ollis)

A special ordinance approving City Utilities’ Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Operating Budget for its Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2019.

Council Bill 2018-221. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending Section 1-9 of the Springfield City Code, ‘City Limits,’ by annexing approximately nine acres of property into the City of Springfield, Missouri, generally located at 3200 South West Bypass; referenced as Annexation A-2-18; 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.  (By: Donald Williams; 3200 block S. West Bypass (west side); Annexation A-2-18.)

Council Bill 2018-222. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately nine acres of property, generally located at the 3200 Block of South West Bypass, from County R-1, Suburban Residence District, and County M-1, Light Manufacturing District, to HC, Highway Commercial District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 154. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.) (By: Donald Williams; 3200 block S. West Bypass (west side); Z-19-2018 w/Conditional Overlay District No. 154.)

Council Bill 2018-223. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 0.36 acres of property, generally located at 513 West Cherokee Street, from a R-HD, High Density Multi-Family Residential District to a GR, General Retail District. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Bass Pro Shops, LLC; 513 West Cherokee Street; Z-16-2018.)

Council Bill 2018-224. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the issuance of Conditional Use Permit No. 436 to allow a transitional service shelter in a R-MD, Medium-Density Multifamily Residential District, generally located at 424 East Norton Road. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.)

Council Bill 2018-225. (Ollis)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation of 80 Morphotrak Rapid ID field units, valued at $106,000.00, from the Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation.

Council Bill 2018-226. (Prater)

A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for Gelven Withers Stormwater Improvements, generally referred to as Plan No. 2016PW0058WTE; accepting the bid of D & E Plumbing and Heating, Inc., in the amount of $749,956.50, for the project; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with such bidder.

Council Bill 2018-229. (McClure)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the United States Department of Justice to form and participate in a local Drug Enforcement Administration task force; and amending the budget for the Springfield Police Department for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the amount of $18,343.75.

RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

Council Bill 2018-230. (Simpson)

A resolution granting a new liquor license to sell liquor by the drink at retail, including Sunday sales, to Good Spirits Euro Beer Bar, LLC, d/b/a Best of Luck Beer Hall for their location at 313 B South Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, such license to include a patio measuring 12 feet by 25 feet located on the south side of the building.

Council Bill 2018-231. (Prater)

A resolution determining the official intent of the City of Springfield, Missouri to provide certain public improvements and incentives related to the IDEA Commons project being developed by Missouri State University and The Vecino Group, including stormwater and streetscape improvements, tax increment financing, and the issuance of industrial development revenue bonds. (Staff recommends approval.)

EMERGENCY BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Be Voted On.

Council Bill 2018-232. (Fisk)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an inter-governmental agreement with Greene County, Harmony House, The Victim Center, and Legal Services of Southern Missouri for the purpose of implementing a Family Justice Center and declaring an emergency pursuant to City Charter 2.12.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

GRANTS.

AMENDED BILLS.

COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.

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

Council Bill 2018-233. (Hosmer)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Contract of Obligation with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources whereby the City agrees to financially secure the future closure and post-closure care of all currently active and previously completed portions of the City’s Sanitary Landfill.

Council Bill 2018-234. (McClure)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept $264,551 in additional HOME Investment Partnership Program grant funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; adopting an amendment to the Comprehensive Housing Assistance Program for the use of such funds; and amending the budget for the Planning Department for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the amount of $264,551. (Staff recommends approval.)

Council Bill 2018-235. (Fisk)

A general ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2‑92 of the Springfield City Code, known as the Salary Ordinance, relating to the salary rate and pay grade for job titles primarily within Building Development Services, as contained in the Professional, Administrative and Technical Salary Schedule, by adding three new job titles, and by deleting one job title.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.

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.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

MISCELLANEOUS.

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

Council Bill 2018-236. (Schilling)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Encroachment License Agreement with Wolf Residential, LLC, to construct and maintain balconies that will extend over the public right of way at 328 South Avenue.

Council Bill 2018-237. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance approving the transfer of real property generally located at 1522 North Irving Avenue to Springfield Community Land Trust at no cost; and authorizing the issuance of a deed for the same.

Council Bill 2018-238. (Simpson)

A special ordinance approving the transfer of real property generally located at 1211 North Fulbright Avenue to the Affordable Housing Action Board at no cost; and authorizing the issuance of a deed for the same.

CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS.

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

Council Bill 2018-227. (Prater)

A special ordinance repealing Special Ordinance 27036; enacting a new ordinance, in lieu thereof, to approve the sale of real property generally located at 2230 North East Avenue to Reed Enterprises, LLC, for $5,000.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budget.

Council Bill 2018-228. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Encroachment License Agreement with Greek Belly, LLC, and Sister Properties, LLC, to construct and maintain a sign that will extend over the public right of way at 320 East Walnut Street.

BOARD CONFIRMATIONS.

Confirm the following appointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development: Johnathan Saunders with term to expire May 1, 2021.

Confirm the following reappointment to the Citizen’s Tax Oversight Committee: Bonnie Jenkins with term to expire May 1, 2021.

Confirm the following appointment to the Public Building Corporation: Austin Simpson with term to expire September 1, 2020.

Confirm the following appointment to the Springfield/Greene County Environmental Advisory Board: Barbara Garcia with term to expire October 1, 2021.

Confirm the following reappointments to the Springfield/Greene County Environmental Advisory Board: Robert “Melvin” Johnson and Deborah Good with terms to expire October 1, 2021.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA.

ADJOURN.