Upcoming council Meeting Agenda
NOVEMBER 23, 2009 - 6:30 p.m.

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1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. – November 9, 2009 and November 10, 2009. 
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 George Davis, Kelly Johnson, and Katheryne Staeger-Wilson to the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights.
6. Presentation from Mike Kromrey, Chair, Environmental Advisory Board
7. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AND NOVEMBER 10, 2009 MEETINGS AND CITY MANAGER’S REPORT. 
8. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.   CITIZENS MAY SPEAK.  NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.  

9. COUNCIL BILL 2009-289.     (Stephens) 

   A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Division V, Section 5-1306.B, Street Intersections, to allow for modifications in the sight triangle requirements under certain conditions. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

10. COUNCIL BILL 2009-290.     (Bailes)

    A general ordinance amending the Official Map of the City of Springfield, Missouri, adopted pursuant to General Ordinance No. 1478, by changing the street name of 4200 Block of South Glenstone Avenue to “Nature Center Way”. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

11. COUNCIL BILL 2009-291.     (Compton)

    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 10.84 acres of land generally located on the south side of the 500-600 blocks of West Sunset Street, more particularly described in this ordinance, from an R-SF, Single-Family Residential District to an O-1, Office District and a GR, General Retail District. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
12. FIRST READING BILLS.    CITIZENS MAY SPEAK.  NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.

13. COUNCIL BILL 2009-292.     (Compton)

    A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Maples Healthcare, generally located on the west side of the 2600-2700 blocks South Campbell Avenue, 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 has approved the Preliminary Plat.  Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)

14. COUNCIL BILL 2009-293.     (Ibarra)

    A special ordinance approving a redevelopment plan submitted by the Stray Dog Redevelopment Corporation for the redevelopment of an area generally located at the west side of the intersection of North Boonville Avenue and West Phelps Street, in Springfield, Missouri; declaring the area included in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement with the Corporation relating to the implementation of the redevelopment plan.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

15. COUNCIL BILL 2009-294.     (Rushefsky)

    A special ordinance approving the bid of Bill Hoey for the purchase of real property located at 821 N. Rogers, in the amount of $7,000 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.

16. COUNCIL BILL 2009-295.     (Ibarra)

    A special ordinance approving the bid of Gary Rhodes for the purchase of real property located at 935 N. Missouri Avenue, in the amount of $17,770 and authorizing the issuance of a deed for same.
17. RESOLUTIONS.     CITIZENS MAY SPEAK.  MAY BE VOTED ON. 

18. COUNCIL BILL 2009-296.     (Chiles)
     

    A resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to take all steps necessary to seek the designation of additional Enhanced Enterprise Zones within Springfield, Missouri, as an incentive to attract and retain jobs and business investments in the community.

19. COUNCIL BILL 2009-297.     (Rushefsky, Stephens, Ibarra, Rush)

    A resolution consenting to the coordination of a managed deer hunt, under the direction of the Missouri Department of Conservation, to control the excessive urban deer population. (The Community Involvement Committee recommends approval.)
20. EMERGENCY BILLS.   
21. GRANTS.  
22. AMENDED BILLS.   
23. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE.    CITIZENS MAY SPEAK TO AMENDMENT ONLY ON ITEM NO. 24.  MAY BE VOTED ON.  PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED ON ITEM NO. 25.  CITIZENS MAY SPEAK.  MAY BE VOTED ON. 

24. AMENDED COUNCIL BILL 2009-273.     (O’Neal)    CITIZENS MAY SPEAK TO AMENDMENT ONLY.  MAY BE VOTED ON.

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an STP-Urban Program Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) for the purpose of funding, from the MHTC, up to $228,000 for the base salaries of three (3) existing engineers and one (1) existing technician assigned to operate and manage the Transportation Management Center (TMC) for the City of Springfield and one (1) existing traffic data collector that collects traffic data for use in managing the TMC; amending the budget of the City of Springfield Department of Public Works for the fiscal year 2009-2010 in the amount of $228,000.

25. COUNCIL BILL 2009-288.     (Rushefsky, Stephens, Ibarra, Rush)    PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.  CITIZENS MAY SPEAK.  MAY BE VOTED ON.

    A general ordinance authorizing amendment of Chapter 78 of the Springfield City Code by amending Section 78-254. Use of bows and arrows, to allow the use of bladed, sharpened or other hunting-style heads in conjunction with a managed hunt within the city limits on publically owned property under the direction of the Missouri Department of Conservation, and to authorize the city manager, or his designee, to coordinate managed hunts within the city limits under the direction of the Missouri Department of Conservation.  (Community Involvement Committee recommends approval.)
26. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
27. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS. 
28. Peter Sterpe wishes to address City Council.
29. NEW BUSINESS.
30. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission:  Phil Young, and Jim Hansen with terms to expire January 1, 2012; and Thomas Baird IV, and Gloria Roling with terms to expire January 1, 2013. 
31. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission:  Jack Wheeler with term to expire January 1, 2013. 
32. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the Landmarks Board:  Jan Hyde with term to expire November 1, 2010; and Cynthia Lipscomb with term to expire November 1, 2012. 
33. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Springfield/Greene County Environmental Advisory Board:  Carla Klein with term to expire October 1, 2012. 
34. MISCELLANEOUS.
35. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS.     SEE ITEM # 3.

36. COUNCIL BILL 2009-298.     (O’Neal)

    A special ordinance directing dissolution of the Special Allocation Fund related to the Tax Increment Financing East Primrose Parkway Redevelopment Plan; terminating the designation of the East Primrose Parkway Redevelopment Area; repealing a prior ordinance of the City relating to the East Primrose Parkway Redevelopment Plan and the approval of tax increment financing relating thereto; and prescribing other related matters.
37. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS.     SEE ITEM # 3.

38. COUNCIL BILL 2009-299.     (Bailes)

    A special ordinance amending Special Ordinance No. 25328, enacted by City Council on December 17, 2007, to redefine the boundaries of Sanitary Sewer District No. 196 of Section No. 15 of the main sewers of the City of Springfield located in the general vicinity of Lakehill Avenue and Muir Street.

39. COUNCIL BILL 2009-300.     (Compton)

    A resolution approving the plans, specifications and the bid of Newman Brothers Construction, Inc. for construction of Swallow Street to Cardinal Street Storm Drainage Improvements – Project Plan No. 7PW5954.

40. COUNCIL BILL 2009-301.     (O’Neal)

    A resolution appointing Jerry Compton to serve as a member of the Springfield Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board.  (Mayor recommends approval.)

41. COUNCIL BILL 2009-302.     (Compton)

    A resolution approving the plans, specifications and the bid of Hunter Chase & Associates, Inc. for construction of the Wilhoit Plaza Streetscape Improvements – Project Plan No. 9PW6209.

42. COUNCIL BILL 2009-303.     (Ibarra)

    A resolution approving the plans, specifications and the bid of Hunter Chase & Associates, Inc. for construction of the Benton Avenue Streetscape Improvements – Project Plan No. 9PW6217.
43. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS.   CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN.  MAY BE VOTED ON.

44. COUNCIL BILL 2009-279.     (Ibarra)
     

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract between the City and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission providing for a grant of funds under Section 305.230, RSMo., to the City, by and through its Airport Board, in the amount of $229,500 for an air service project to include regional air service promotion and marketing study updates at the Springfield-Branson National Airport.

45. COUNCIL BILL 2009-280.     (O’Neal)

    A special ordinance amending the budget provided for the Public Works Department of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2009-2010 in the amount of $361,590.46 for the purpose of funding public improvements associated with Partnership Industrial Center – West.

46. COUNCIL BILL 2009-283.     (Rushefsky)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept an increase in funding for the Women Infants & Children (WIC) program from Medicaid, in the amount of $87,672.51; to exercise any and all powers to obtain such additional funding; and to amend the budget provided for the Department of Health of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2009-2010 in the amount of $87,672.51.
    

    * * * * END OF CONSENT AGENDAS * * * *

47. ADJOURN.