City Council Meeting – May 26, 2015

City Council Meeting

City Council Chambers
Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville

Council Meeting Agenda
May 26, 2015 – 6:30 p.m.

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Speakers must sign up with the City Clerk to speak to an issue on the agenda. Speakers are to limit their remarks to three to five minutes.

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

1.

Roll Call.

2.

Approval Of Minutes. May 11, 2015

Documents: Display linked files 05-11-2015.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. May Be Voted On.

7.

Council Bill 2015-124. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 74, Nuisance and Housing Code, Article VII – Nuisances, Division 2 – Weeds and other Rank Vegetation, Section 74- 405 – Abatement procedure, and Section 74-406 – Charges for abatement by city, and adding a new section 74-406.1 – Administrative fine for repeat abatements, to create a series of penalties for property owners that continue to fail to maintain their property, to make clarifying changes concerning special tax bills and additions to real-estate-tax bills, and to codify due-process-of-law provisions for enforcement actions.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-124.PDF

8.

Resolutions.

9.

Emergency Bills.

10.

Public Improvements.

11.

Grants.

12.

Amended Bills.

13.

Council Bills For Public Hearing. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.

14.

Council Bill 2015-137. (Burnett)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.24 acres of property, generally located at 1216 East Bennett Street from R-SF, Single-Family Residential District to LB, Limited Business District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Mexican Villa Food Products, Inc.; 1216 East Bennett Street; Z-15-2015.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-137.PDF

15.

Council Bill 2015-138. (Burnett)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.45 acres of property, generally located at 837 South Glenstone Avenue, from R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, to HC, Highway Commercial District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Jean A. Gwin; 837 South Glenstone Avenue; Z-16-2015.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-138.PDF

16.

Council Bill 2015-139. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 1.47 acres of property, generally located at 814, 820, 824, 832, 838, 842, 846 and 850 South Robberson Avenue, from R-HD, High-Density Multi-Family Residential District, to R-HD, High-Density Multi-Family Residential District with an overlay of UN, University Combining District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.)  (By: Burning Tree Consulting LLC; 814, 820, 824, 832, 838, 842, 846 and 850 South Robberson Avenue; Z-18-2015.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-139.PDF

17.

Council Bill 2015-140. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.32 acres of property generally located at 1911 South National Avenue from GR, General Retail District, to O-2, Office District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Diversity Commercial Investments, LLC; 1911 South National Avenue; Z-19-2015.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-140.PDF

18.

Council Bill 2015-141. (Ferguson)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 52 acres of property generally located on the north and south sides of Chase Street between Broadway Avenue and Robberson Avenue, and on the east and west sides of Washington Avenue between Chase Street and Atlantic Street, at the intersection of Lyon Avenue and Atlantic Street, from HM, Heavy Manufacturing District; LI, Light Industrial District; CS, Commercial Services District; LB, Limited Business District, and R-SF, Single-Family Residential District; to Planned Development District No. 347; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map.  (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)  (By:  City of Springfield; On the north and south sides of Chase Street between Broadway Avenue and Robberson Avenue, and on the east and west sides of Washington Avenue between Chase Street and Atlantic Street and at the intersection of Lyon Avenue and Atlantic Street; Planned Development District No. 347.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-141.PDF

19.

Council Bill 2015-142. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 19.31 acres of property generally located at 2005, 2101 to 2218 West Chesterfield Boulevard, and 3804 to 3859 South Cox Avenue from Planned Development District No. 141 2nd, 141 4th, 329 and 334 District to Planned Development District No. 349; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.) (By: Chesterfield Square Property Owners Association; 2005, 2101 to 2218 West Chesterfield Blvd. and 3804 to 3859 South Cox Avenue; Planned Development No. 349.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-142.PDF

20.

Council Bill 2015-143. (Fishel)

A special ordinance approving a Petition requesting the formation of the Glenstone Marketplace Community Improvement District; establishing the District as a political subdivision of the State of Missouri; declaring the 8.24 acres in such district to be a blighted area, and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing the City Manager, on behalf of the City, to execute a Cooperative Agreement between the City, the Glenstone Marketplace Community Improvement District, and Glenstone Marketplace, L.L.C.; and directing the City Clerk to notify the Missouri Department of Economic Development of the creation of the District. (Staff recommends approval.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-143.PDF

21.

First Reading Bills.

22.

Petitions, Remonstrances, And Communications.

Ms. Penny Ireland wishes to address City Council.

Ms. Alyssa Wagner wishes to address City Council.

Ms. Cristi Stockwell wishes to address City Council.

23.

New Business.

The Mayor recommends the following reappointment to the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority:  Steven H. Jackson with term to expire March 1, 2019.

24.

Unfinished Business.

25.

Miscellaneous.

26.

Consent Agenda – First Reading Bills. See Item #3.

27.

Council Bill 2015-144. (Fulnecky)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. (SCVB), that includes the SCVB’s Fiscal Year 2015-2016 budget and marketing plan to promote travel and tourism in the City

Documents: Display linked files 2015-144.PDF

28.

Council Bill 2015-145. (Mcclure)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the Greater Springfield Area Sports Commission, Inc. (Sports Commission), whereby the City will provide the Sports Commission with a share of the City’s collection fees from the hotel/motel gross receipts tax to fund the Sports Commission’s efforts to promote the hosting of national and regional sporting events to the City.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-145.PDF

29.

Council Bill 2015-146. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Supplemental Municipal 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 by the City in the cost of the BNSF Crossing project at Bob Barker Boulevard, U.S. DOT Project No. 664 177B.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-146.PDF

30.

Council Bill 2015-147. (Schilling)

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 Republic Kansas Subdivision, generally located at 1545 West Republic 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.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-147.PDF

31.

Council Bill 2015-148. (Fishel)

A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for Stormwater Improvements Phase I, Ravenwood South Subdivision, Plan No. 2014PW0054SW, accepting the bid of Flat Creek Excavating, L.L.C. for that project; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-148.PDF

32.

Consent Agenda – One Reading Bills.

33.

Consent Agenda – Second Reading Bills. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.

34.

Council Bill 2015-125. (Fulnecky)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for and accept accreditation from the national Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), and enter into an agreement with PHAB for full accreditation review.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-125.PDF

35.

Council Bill 2015-126. (Schilling)

A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications, and accepting the bid of Davis Structure and Development Corporation for the demolition of existing tanks at the Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWTP), and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract for said improvement, and amending the budget of the Environmental Services Department for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 to appropriate $819,500 from the fund balance reserves of the Clean Water Fund.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-126.PDF

36.

Council Bill 2015-127. (Mcclure)

A special ordinance authorizing the City of Springfield, Missouri, to enter into a schedule of equipment to its existing master equipment lease-purchase agreement, the proceeds of which will be used to pay the costs of acquiring equipment for the Department of Information Systems, to do all things necessary to carry out the lease-purchase transaction, including the execution of certain documents in connection therewith; and amending the budget of the Department of Information Systems for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 in the amount of $386,980.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-127.PDF

37.

Council Bill 2015-128. (Hosmer)

A special ordinance authorizing the General Manager or his designee, on behalf of City Utilities, to enter into an agreement with BKD, LLP to provide professional auditing services to City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri for fiscal years 2015-2019. If City Utilities is unsuccessful at negotiating the terms and conditions of the contract with BKD, LLP, then City Utilities will move to the second lowest and best bid of McGladrey.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-128.PDF

38.

Council Bill 2015-129. (Burnett And Fishel)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Municipal Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) to coordinate construction, maintenance, and participation in the cost of constructing safety improvements on various sections of Interstate Loop 44 (Glenstone Avenue) between Interstate 44 (I-44) and Battlefield Road, designated as MHTC Job No. J8P3023.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-129.PDF

39.

Council Bill 2015-130. (Burnett)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Municipal Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) for the construction and maintenance of the Chestnut Expressway Overpass Bridge Improvement, designated as MHTC Job No. J8P2196.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-130.PDF

40.

Council Bill 2015-131. (Fishel)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a License Agreement for Monitoring Wells with Environmental Works, Inc. (EW), for the purpose of allowing EW to install and maintain (at no cost to the City) two monitoring wells on the public right-of-way on Republic Street east of Fremont Avenue to monitor groundwater conditions.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-131.PDF

41.

Council Bill 2015-132. (Fishel)

A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for the Campbell Avenue and Primrose Street Intersection Improvements project, Plan No. 2013PW0017T, accepting the bid of Hartman and Company, Inc., for that project, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-132.PDF

42.

Council Bill 2015-133. (Fishel)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Contract for Sale of Real Estate to sell 10,179 square feet of City real estate located in the 4000 block of south Campbell Avenue to Campbell Republic, LLC, for $18,325; authorizing the Mayor to execute necessary documents to convey title to the real estate; and amending the budget of the City for Fiscal Year 2014-2015, in the amount of $18,325, to appropriate net proceeds from the sale to the Police-Fire Pension Fund.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-133.PDF

43.

Council Bill 2015-134 (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield (hereinafter City), to renew an agreement with Nestle Purina PetCare Company (hereinafter Nestle) for the recycling of newsprint and mixed paper from the City Recycling Centers at no cost to the city. (Staff recommends approval).

Documents: Display linked files 2015-134.PDF

44.

Board Confirmations.

Confirm the following appointments to the Art Museum Board: Norene Rinker and Jeffrey Schmitt with terms to expire June 1, 2018.

Confirm the following reappointments for Substitute Municipal Court Judge:  Chantel Alberhasky; Dennis Budd; Gregory Dorshorst; and Aaron Jones with terms to expire June 30, 2016.

45.

End Of Consent Agenda.

46.

Adjourn