Upcoming Council Meeting Agenda
May 20, 2013 - 6:30 p.m.

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1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. – May 6, 2013
3. FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS FOR ONE READING AND SECOND READING. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST DO SO AT THIS TIME.
4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS.

5. COUNCIL BILL 2013-103 (Seifried)

   A resolution recognizing Ann Bone Peck for thirty years of dedicated service as an employee of the City of Springfield.

6. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE May 6, 2013 MEETING.

7. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.

8. COUNCIL BILL 2013-104 (Stephens)

   A special ordinance adopting a budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri, for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, providing that certain amounts shown in the budget document be appropriated for the various departments specified in said budget, and declaring an emergency.

9. COUNCIL BILL 2013-105 (Stephens)

   A special ordinance setting a preliminary levy tax on real and personal property for current expenses and debt retirement of the City of Springfield, Missouri, its boards and agencies, for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014, and declaring an emergency.

10. COUNCIL BILL 2013-106 (Rushefsky)

    A general ordinance amending the Official Map of Springfield, adopted pursuant to General Ordinance No. 1478, by changing the name of East Monroe Street, between National Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue, to Bear Boulevard.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)

11. COUNCIL BILL 2013-107 (Burlison)

    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Article I, Zoning Ordinance, Section 4-3200, HC - Highway Commercial District, to allow residential uses.  (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

12. COUNCIL BILL 2013-108 (Fishel)

    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.17 acres of property, generally located at 1126 East Cherokee Street, from an R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, to a GR, General Retail District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 59.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)  (By:  One Hundred Two Glenstone, Inc.; 1126 East Cherokee Street; Z-07-2013 & Conditional Overlay District No. 59.)

13. COUNCIL BILL 2013-109 (Rushefsky)

    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.62 acres of property, generally located at 1846 East Cairo Street and 1847 and 1851 East Walnut Street from an R-TH, Residential Townhouse District, to a HC, Highway Commercial District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 58.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)  (By:  Great Southern Bank of Springfield; 1846 East Cairo and 1847 and 1851 East Walnut Street; Z-8-2013 & Conditional Overlay District No. 58.)

14. COUNCIL BILL 2013-110 (Compton)

    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 3.42 acres of property, generally located at 3049 West Latoka Street, from a R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, to an O-1, Office District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 57.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)  (By:  Macedonia Baptist Church; 3049 W. Latoka Street; Z-5-2013 & Conditional Overlay District No. 57.)

15. COUNCIL BILL 2013-111 (Fishel)

    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.76 acres of property, generally located at 1918 South Ingram Mill Road, from an R-HD, High-Density Multi-Family Residential District, to an O-1, Office District.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)  (By:  Ardyth Dixon; 1918 South Ingram Mill Road; Z-6-2013.)
16. FIRST READING BILLS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.

17. COUNCIL BILL 2013-112 (Stephens)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute on behalf of the City a Preliminary Funding Agreement between the City and Heers Luxury Living, LLC; authorizing the execution of documents and the taking of actions consistent therewith; and amending the budget provided for the Planning and Development Department of the City for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 in the amount of $20,000.

18. COUNCIL BILL 2013-113 (Carroll)

    A general ordinance approving the revised Emergency Conservation Water Service Rate.

19. COUNCIL BILL 2013-114 (Seifried)

    A general ordinance amending Chapter 110, Article IV, Division 2 of the Springfield City Code, Emergency Water Conservation Plan, by repealing Division 2 and adopting a revised Emergency Water Conservation Plan pertaining to and governing water service rendered by City Utilities; providing for the enforcement thereof; declaring violation of certain mandatory provisions of such Plan to be subject to certain penalties; and establishing an effective date.
20. RESOLUTIONS.
21. EMERGENCY BILLS.
22. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
23. GRANTS.
24. AMENDED BILLS.
25. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.

26. COUNCIL BILL 2013-094 (Referendum)

    A general ordinance repealing General Ordinance No. 6038, that amends the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 5.98 acres of property, generally located at 444 West Grand Street and 427, 433, 441, 501, 505, 509 and 515 West Normal Street from an R-HD, High-Density Multi-Family Residential District and an R-SF, Single Family Residential District, to a GR, General Retail District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 54, in its entirety. (By: Referendum Petition; 444 West Grand and 427, 433, 441, 501, 505, 509 and 515 West Normal; Z-17-2012 & Conditional Overlay District No. 54.)

27. COUNCIL BILL 2013-095 (Council)

    A special ordinance submitting to the qualified voters of the City, at an election to be held on the 6th day of August, 2013 in the City of Springfield, Missouri, a question to repeal General Ordinance No. 6038, that amends the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 5.98 acres of property, generally located at 444 West Grand Street and 427, 433, 441, 501, 505, 509 and 515 West Normal Street from an R-HD, High-Density Multi-Family Residential District and an R-SF, Single Family Residential District, to a GR, General Retail District and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 54, in its entirety; and declaring an emergency. (Z-17-2012 & Conditional Overlay District No. 54.)

28. AMENDED COUNCIL BILL 2013-096 (Stephens & Burlison)

    A general ordinance amending Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances, of the City of Springfield, Missouri, by adding provisions to Chapter 78, Article VI, Section 78-261, relating to prosecuting marijuana and paraphernalia cases in the Municipal Court of the City pursuant to applicable city ordinances, and fixing a time when this ordinance shall become effective.

29. COUNCIL BILL 2013-097 (Council)

    A special ordinance submitting to the qualified voters of the City, at an election to be held on the 6th day of August, 2013 in the City of Springfield, Missouri, a question to amend Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Springfield, Missouri, by adding provisions to Chapter 78, Article VI, Section 78-261, relating to prosecuting marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia cases in the Municipal Court of the City pursuant to applicable city ordinances, and declaring an emergency.

30. COUNCIL BILL 2013-100 (Fisk)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the Springfield Police Department (SPD) to participate in the Child Exploitation Task Force.
31. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
32. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
33. NEW BUSINESS.
34. The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau:  Stephanie Hein with term to expire January 1, 2014.
35. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Personnel Board:  Christopher Haverstick with term to expire March 1, 2016. 
36. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Police Civilian Review Board:  Lynne Mitchell with term to expire May 1, 2016.
37. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Police Civilian Review Board:  Bruce Menzies with term to expire May 1, 2016.
38. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Board of Equalization:  Bill Drummond with term to expire April 1, 2015.
39. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointments to the Board of Equalization:  Steven Jackson, and Sean Sutton with terms to expire April 1, 2016. 
40. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development:  Zach Allen, and Earle Doman with terms to expire May 1, 2016.
41. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development:  Crystal Brigman with term to expire May 1, 2016.
42. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointments to the Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee:  Arlene Chriswell, and Brian Perdue with terms to expire May 1, 2016.
43. The City Manager recommends the following appointment to the Art Museum Board:  Tim Rosenbury with term to expire June 1, 2016. 
44. The City Manager recommends the following reappointments to the Art Museum Board:  Nancy Dailey, and Ron K. Hawley with terms to expire June 1, 2016. 
45. The City Manager recommends the following appointments to the Airport Board:  Colin E. Brady, and Alison K. George with terms to expire June 1, 2016.   
46. The City Manager recommends the following reappointment to the Airport Board:  John Whittington with term to expire June 1, 2016. 
47. The City Manager recommends the following appointment to the Springfield-Greene County Park Board:  Michael Mellinger with term to expire June 1, 2016. 
48. Refer to the Finance and Administration Committee the following two issues:  Municipal Court fees and fines; and proposed Charter amendments.      
49. Refer to the Plans and Policies Committee the issue of the City’s noise ordinance, particularly the issue of explosions.
50. MISCELLANEOUS.
51. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.

52. COUNCIL BILL 2013-115 (Seifried)

    A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of the public streets and easements to the City as shown on the Preliminary Plat Renewal of Westwood Hills 3rd Addition, generally located on the west side of the 900 block of South West Bypass, 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.)
53. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3

54. COUNCIL BILL 2013-116 (Fishel)

    A resolution approving the plans, specifications, and bid of Hartman & Company, Inc., for the Greeley Street Drainage Improvements project, Plan No. 2011PW0057W.

55. COUNCIL BILL 2013-117 (Seifried)

    A resolution approving the plans, specifications, and bid of Gerken Environmental Enterprise, Inc., for Historic City Hall Lead Paint Abatement project.

56. COUNCIL BILL 2013-118 (Burlison)

    A resolution to initiate an amendment to the Springfield Land Development Code, Article I, Zoning Ordinance, to consider adding a new zoning overlay district to permit live/work units in residential districts.  (Planning Staff recommends approval.)

57. COUNCIL BILL 2013-119 (Compton)

    A resolution approving the plans, specifications, and bid of Hartman & Company, Inc., for the Scenic Avenue Widening project, Plan No. 2012PW0038T.

58. COUNCIL BILL 2013-120(Compton)

    A resolution approving the plans, specifications, and bid of D&E Plumbing & Heating, Inc., for the Right-Turn Lane at US 160 (Campbell Avenue) and Bryant Street project, Plan No. 2013PW0003WT.

59. COUNCIL BILL 2013-121 (Compton)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Blueprint for Safer Roadways Program Agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) to accept the said grant.

60. COUNCIL BILL 2013-122 (Stephens)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Statewide Transportation Improvement Program On Call Work Zone Enforcement Agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC), to allow cooperation between the Springfield Police Department (SPD) and MHTC for the On Call Work Zone Enforcement Program.

61. COUNCIL BILL 2013-123 (Fisk)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract amendment to the Participation Agreement for State Investment in Local Public Health Services with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) providing up to $360,000 in additional funds to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department under the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Health Services Initiatives (HSI) program, and amending the budget of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department for Fiscal Year 2012-2013.

62. COUNCIL BILL 2013-124 (Fishel)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to make application for, enter into, and accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the purpose of obtaining supplemental funds for the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund and to enter into subcontracts to carry out the grant objectives; and amending the budget for the Department of Planning and Development for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 in the amount of $500,000, and declaring an emergency.
63. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.

64. COUNCIL BILL 2013-099 (Compton)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Cost Share Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC), and Greene County to establish the cost sharing and participation responsibilities between the City, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), and Greene County for Intersection Improvements at Route 160 (Campbell Avenue) and Plainview Road, and amending the budget of the Public Works Department for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013, in the amount of $895,632, to appropriate Surface Transportation Program (STP)-Urban federal grant funds for this project.

65. COUNCIL BILL 2013-101 (Carroll)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a public education grant through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase a fire extinguisher training system; amending the budget provided for the Springfield Fire Department, for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 in the amount of $11,539.10; and establishing an effective date.

66. COUNCIL BILL 2013-102 (Seifried)

    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Pedestrian Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement with BNSF Railway Company for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a pedestrian at-grade crossing for pedestrian traffic in the West Meadows area between parcels currently owned by the City.

    
    ***END OF CONSENT AGENDAS***

67. ADJOURN