on October 7, 2013

City Council – October 07, 2013

Council Meeting Agenda

OCTOBER 7, 2013 – 6:30 p.m.

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  1. ROLL CALL.
  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. –September 23, 2013
  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. Swear in Joel Thomas to the Landmarks Board; and Frank Bridges to the Public Building Corporation.
  6. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 MEETING.
  7. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
  8. FIRST READING BILLS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
  9. COUNCIL BILL 2013-261. (Fishel)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Cooperative Partnership Agreement to Advance High-Priority Infrastructure Improvements with Lester E. Cox Medical Centers (CoxHealth) for the purpose of funding a portion of the intersection improvements at Primrose Street and Kings Avenue; and amending the budget of the Public Works Department for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 in the amount of $70,353.28 to appropriate the funds contributed to the project by CoxHealth under this Agreement.
  10. COUNCIL BILL 2013-262. (Carroll)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI) allowing the Springfield Police Department (SPD) to participate on a Financial Crimes Task Force and amend the budget of the SPD, for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014, in the amount of $21,832.00.
  11. RESOLUTIONS.
  12. EMERGENCY BILLS.
  13. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
  14. GRANTS.
  15. AMENDED BILLS.
  16. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.
  17. COUNCIL BILL 2013-245. (Compton, Fisk, Carroll, and Fishel)A general ordinance amending General Ordinance No. 6027, which adopted the 2013 Fee Schedule of Charges for Municipal Services, by adjusting various charges for municipal services as defined in the Springfield City Code and outlined in the Policy Statement listed within the attached Evaluation of Charges for Municipal Services.
  18. COUNCIL BILL 2013-249. (Seifried)A special ordinance vacating a portion of Tampa Street, generally located at the 400 block East Tampa Street. (Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial and staff recommends approval with conditions.)
  19. COUNCIL BILL 2013-251. (Rushefsky)A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Article I, Zoning Ordinance, Section 2-1100, Definitions, and Section 5-1500, Off-Street Parking Requirements, to add definitions and modify the off-street parking requirements for micro-efficiency multi-family dwelling units. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
  20. COUNCIL BILL 2013-252. (Carroll)A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Article I, Zoning Ordinance, Section 4-2200, University Combining District, to reduce off-street parking requirements. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
  21. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
  22. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
  23. Mr. Michael Kazaroff wishes to address City Council.
  24. Mr. Robert A. “Bob” Mondy wishes to address City Council.
  25. NEW BUSINESS.
  26. MISCELLANEOUS.
  27. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.
  28. COUNCIL BILL 2013-263. (Rushefsky)A special ordinance approving the sale of real property located at 1016 East Talmage Street to the Affordable Housing Action Board (AHAB) in the amount of $11,000 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.
  29. COUNCIL BILL 2013-264. (Compton)A special ordinance approving the sale of real property located at 900 and 906 West Pershing Street to Habitat for Humanity in the amount of $7,000 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.
  30. COUNCIL BILL 2013-265. (Burlison)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an STP-Urban Program Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) for the purpose of partially reimbursing the base salaries of five employees who work at the Transportation Management Center; and amending the budget of the Public Works Department for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 in the amount of $268,000.
  31. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.
  32. COUNCIL BILL 2013-266. (Stephens)A resolution approving the nomination, by the Mayor of the City of Springfield, of Phil Broyles, Scott Tillman, Craig Wagoner, and Bill Weaver to the College Station Community Improvement District Board of Directors. (Staff recommends approval.)
  33. COUNCIL BILL 2013-267. (Rushefsky)A resolution approving the plans, specifications, and bid of Bales Construction Company, Inc., for the Creamery Flooring Removal and Replacement Project.
  34. COUNCIL BILL 2013-268. (Seifried)A resolution approving the plans, specifications, and bid of Hartman & Company, Inc., for the construction phase of the West Wye Connecting Track Project, Plan No. 2012PW0063.
  35. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.
  36. COUNCIL BILL 2013-248. (Fishel)A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.53 acres of property, generally located at 1601 East Republic Street, from an O-1, Office District, to an LB, Limited Business District. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.) (By: Wayne Wilson; 1601 East Republic; Z-15-2013.)
  37. COUNCIL BILL 2013-250. (Burlison)A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Article I, Zoning Ordinance, Section 4-4400, Industrial Commercial District, Subsection 4-4405, Bulk Regulations, to modify the setback and height requirements. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
  38. COUNCIL BILL 2013-253. (Fisk)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Springfield Public Schools (SPS) to allow the Springfield-Greene County Health Department (SGCHD) to purchase 2013 flu vaccine from SPS at cost.
  39. COUNCIL BILL 2013-254. (Compton)A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield as shown on the Preliminary Plat of KUM & GO NO. 489, generally located at 4020 West Battlefield Street, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this ordinance. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)
  40. Confirm the following appointment to the Springfield-Greene County Park Board: Scott Bailes with term to expire June 1, 2014.***END OF CONSENT AGENDAS***
  41. ADJOURN.