Upcoming council Meeting Agenda
JANUARY 30, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.

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1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. – January 17, 2012
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 JANUARY 17, 2012 MEETING.

6. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.

7. COUNCIL BILL 2012-026. (Compton)

   A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.18 acres, generally located at 1925 S. South Avenue from an R-SF, Single-Family Residential District to an HC, Highway Commercial District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 47. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.) (Additional Language) (By: Bass Pro Outdoor World, LLC; 1925 S. South Avenue; Z-01-2012 and Conditional Overlay District 47.)

8. COUNCIL BILL 2012-027. (Compton)

   A general ordinance amending Paragraph B; Public Areas in Subsection 5-1404; General Sign Provisions in the Springfield Zoning Ordinance. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

9. FIRST READING BILLS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.

10. COUNCIL BILL 2012-028. (O’Neal, Rushefsky, Compton, Bailes, Rush, Stephens)

    A general ordinance amending Chapter 106, Traffic and Vehicles, Article IV, Traffic Control Signs, Signals and Devices, by repealing in its entirety Section 106-161, Automated traffic control systems; and enacting seven new sections dealing with the same subject.

11. COUNCIL BILL 2012-029. (Bieker)

    A special ordinance submitting to the qualified voters of the City at an election to be held on the 7th day of August, 2012, by the City of Springfield, Missouri, a question as to whether or not to reinstate the City’s Automated Red-Light Enforcement program.

12. COUNCIL BILL 2012-030. (Burlison, Bieker, Stephens)

    A general ordinance amending Chapter 118, Vehicles for Hire, Article III, Towing Services, Division I Generally, by enacting four new sections. (Plans and Policies Committee recommends approval).
13. RESOLUTIONS.
14. EMERGENCY BILLS.
15. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
16. GRANTS.
17. AMENDED BILLS.
18. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON. EXCEPT ITEM NO. 22. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. MAY BE VOTED ON.

19. COUNCIL BILL 2011-276. (O’Neal)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City of Springfield, Missouri, to amend an existing lease with the Agricultural and Mechanical Society of Springfield, Missouri (“Fair Board”), for lease of the fairgrounds property.

20. COUNCIL BILL 2012-008. (Rushefsky)

    A special ordinance approving a Petition to Amend and Restate the Petition to Establish the Hickory Hills Marketplace Community Improvement District; approving the removal of certain property from the boundaries of said District; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Amended and Restated Cooperative Agreement among the City, said District and Larino Properties, L.L.C.; and prescribing certain matters related thereto.

21. COUNCIL BILL 2012-010. (O’Neal)

    A general ordinance amending Chapter 58 – Health and Sanitation, Article I – In General, of the Springfield City Code by adding three new sections relating to Tattooing, Body Piercing and Branding.

22. COUNCIL BILL 2012-016. (Bieker) Public Hearing Continued from January 17, 2012.

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for and accept funding from the Greene County Senior Citizens’ Services Fund (GCSCSF) in the amount of $163,591.49; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into necessary agreements to carry out the grant; and amending the budget of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 in the amount of $43,591.49.
23. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
24. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
25. NEW BUSINESS.

26. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Landmarks Board: Todd Smith with term to expire November 1, 2014.

27. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointments to the Planning and Zoning: Jim Hansen, Shelby Lawhon, and Phil Young with terms to expire January 1, 2015.
28. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee: Brian Perdue with term to expire May 1, 2013.
29. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Springfield Greene County Environmental Advisory Board: Holly Mills with term to expire October 1, 2012.
30. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Police Civilian Review Board: Dwayne Black with term to expire May 1, 2014.
31. 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.
32. MISCELLANEOUS.

33. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.

34. COUNCIL BILL 2012-031. (Stephens)

    A general ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2‑92 of the Springfield City Code, known as the “Salary Ordinance”, relating to salary rates and pay grades for various job titles in the Department of Environmental Services as contained in the Crafts, Trades and Labor (CTL) and Professional, Administrative and Technical (PAT) salary schedules, by adding three new job titles; Sewer Maintenance Team Leader, Plant Operations Supervisor and Plant Biologist; and approving two additional full-time employees (FTE); and amending and adjusting the 2011-2012 budget of the City of Springfield, Missouri, Department of Environmental Services, to adjust the number of authorized employee positions of the City.

35. COUNCIL BILL 2012-032. (Stephens)

    A general ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2‑92 of the Springfield City Code, known as the “Salary Ordinance”, relating to salary rates and pay grades for various job titles within the City service as contained in the Professional, Administrative and Technical (PAT) salary schedules, by making provision for one new job title in the Municipal Court Department.

36. COUNCIL BILL 2012-033. (Rushefsky)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Cost Share Agreement with Missouri State University (MSU) for the purpose of funding the National Avenue and Monroe Street Traffic Signal Installation project; and amending Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget of the Public Works Department in the amount of $100,000 for MSU’s reimbursement to the City for their portion of the project costs.

37. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS.

38. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.

39. COUNCIL BILL 2012-003. (Compton)
    

    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 2.33 acres, generally located at 2125 West Kingsley Street, from Planned Development District No. 238 to a GR, General Retail District. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

40. COUNCIL BILL 2012-004. (O’Neal)

    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 2.3 acres of property located at 507 East Kearney Street from an R-HD, High-Density Multi-Family Residential District, and an HC, Highway Commercial District, to an HC, Highway Commercial District, and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 45. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

41. COUNCIL BILL 2012-005. (Rushefsky)

    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 1.92 acres of property generally located at 2738 East Kearney Street from an HM, Heavy Manufacturing District, to an IC, Industrial Commercial District, and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 46. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval)

42. COUNCIL BILL 2012-006. (Bailes)

    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 6.08 acres of land generally located at 3850 South Campbell Avenue from Planned Development District No. 21, 8th Amendment, to Planned Development District No. 339. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)

43. COUNCIL BILL 2012-007. (Rushefsky)

    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 44.29 acres of land generally located at 1325 North Eldon Avenue from Planned Development District No. 187, to Planned Development District No. 187 Amended. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)

44. COUNCIL BILL 2012-009. (O’Neal)

    A special ordinance authorizing the issuance of a "Use Permit" to allow the adaptive use of an existing non-residential structure within an R-SF, Single Family Residential District, for a single-family, detached dwelling at 601 and 607 South Main Avenue on certain conditions. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

45. COUNCIL BILL 2012-011. (Rushesfky)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the City of Republic, Missouri, for the use of a consolidated Records Management System (RMS).

46. COUNCIL BILL 2012-013. (Compton)

    A special ordinance authorizing the Final Development Plan of Planned Development District No. 46 generally located at 1726 West Elfindale Street. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

47. COUNCIL BILL 2012-014. (Rush)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Cost Apportionment Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) to coordinate participation by the City in the cost of the Commission’s Project No. 8P2236, which involves sidewalk improvements on Route 744 (Kearney Street) from Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) to Business Loop 44 (Glenstone Avenue).

48. COUNCIL BILL 2012-015. (O’Neal)

    A special ordinance terminating the February 1999 contract between the City of Springfield and Wonders of Wildlife, f/k/a American National Fish and Wildlife Museum District (WOW) and authorizing the redirection of payments from the Hotel-Motel Tax to be received by WOW under said agreement to entities selected by City Council as having qualified to receive such payments pursuant to the terms of the February 3, 1998 ballot question as approved by the citizens of Springfield on said date, as well as the terms contained in Special Ordinance No. 23448; and repealing Special ordinance number 25938.

49. COUNCIL BILL 2012-017. (Rush)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept an Assistance to Firefighters Grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to replace extrication equipment and install fire sprinkler systems in fire stations; and amending the budget provided for the Fire Department of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 in the amount of $814,897.
50. Confirm the following appointment to the Board of Adjustment: Robert Sweere with term to expire January 1, 2014.

51. Confirm the following appointments as alternates to the Board of Adjustment: Gabrielle White with term to expire January 1, 2016; and Larry Russell and Leonard Caswell with terms to expire January 1, 2017.
    
    • END OF CONSENT AGENDAS•

52. ADJOURN